hckymeyer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hey guys and gals, It's been a while since we've done any sort of contest stuff on here and thought I'd throw it out to the members to see if they had any cool ideas for one? I've got a few ideas, but I'd like to hear from the people who are on here every day and use the forum. Anything you'd like to see us run? Any types of prizes that would get you motivated? Feel free to hit on any or all of these, but these are some of my goals with running something. - Bring in new members - Reward active members - Have fun - Open to everyone - Keep the quality and sense of community we have here tommc23, e11iot15, StrokerAce and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I wish there was some way to do a forum-wide tournament, with everyone using handicaps and taking into account the difficulty of their home course. But, I realize some people don't carry a handicap, and there would always be that one 15 hcp that just happened to shoot a 65. We could do something like fantasy golf for the Masters? Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk AWLBMW 1 Quote 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 How about placing bets for tournaments? Not sure if you'll have legal problems with that. But let's say people can bet real money to pick a winner and payout using Vegas odds. The rest of the money can obviously be kept by MGS as "donations" Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDave Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 As far as prizes go, for people like me and I'm sure a few others, they don't have to be brand new. Like say you had a used Callaway Big Bertha Fusion driver. I would love to win that and be more than happy. Just an idea. I'm sure the lab has a few old test clubs that could use a good home. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk TSauer and Brian A 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'll just keep updating this post as I come up with ideas so I don't bomb the thread. +1 to those suggesting MGS swag. I'd be proud to win any of that because it would symbolize a trophy. Original_________________________________ I think that multiple-prize lottery from the early days was pretty cool. A Super Bowl squares thing would be sweet as well. As far as contests go, something that encourages posting would probably work. Of course, there would need to be rules that ensure "quality" posts but I think that part can be worked out. In a contest like this, finding a way to wrap in social media would be key. As always, the prizes will drive new traffic. If you get good prizes (which MGS usually does), they will come. Edit 1 _______________________________ If enough units of Arccos or Shot Scope are available, a tournament amongst the members would be super bad a$$. You could do an 8-man playoff where 4 are playing Arccos and 4 are playing Shot Scope then the winners of each bracket face off in the championship. Edit 2 ________________________________ What about a speed golf challenge? You can have a carts division and an on-foot division. Add your time (in minutes) to your score then subtract away your handicap weighted to the course. An eliminator challenge would be good for that: bottom 2 of the pool are eliminated from each round until we get a final 2 and winner. 9 holes for each round would probably be enough. Edit 3 ________________________________ I would really like to see photo caption contests make a comeback. They're super funny and will really get the forum talking. You can just hold a poll to see who wins. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy poprocksncoke, Brian A and AWLBMW 3 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'd be down for some sort of rendition of the Cobra Connect challenge monthly. Obviously the winnings wouldn't need to be huge every week. But I'm sure everyone would enjoy a MGS decal, tees, ball maker, bag tag... Then quarterly if a sponsor would jump on it, something to “win†from them. Instead of putting all of the burden on a staff member to run the smaller ones, tag an active trustworthy forum member to run the monthly ones. That way you gentlemen could focus on the “big stuff†and then you'd have a list of potential Moderators if you need them again in the future. Just my un-caffeinated morning jibberish. evershady, tommc23, AWLBMW and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hey guys and gals, It's been a while since we've done any sort of contest stuff on here and thought I'd throw it out to the members to see if they had any cool ideas for one? I've got a few ideas, but I'd like to hear from the people who are on here every day and use the forum. Anything you'd like to see us run? Any types of prizes that would get you motivated? Feel free to hit on any or all of these, but these are some of my goals with running something. - Bring in new members - Reward active members - Have fun - Open to everyone - Keep the quality and sense of community we have here I'd start with trying to understand the objective for MGS. Is the highest priority gaining new members? Getting people to contribute? Getting more participating in the topics (addressing the lurkers), etc. etc. once those priorities are set then it's easy to follow up on contests as they would be a direct reflection of the priorities. As far as prizes - it's always fun to win something. Doesn't need to be new, or large (but if I win I'd like a new LH G 400 driver). MGS stuff would be nice as well. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy cnosil, silver & black and AWLBMW 3 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Membership drive and the spy than brings in the most new folks wins a driver, putter, training aid, etc. The kicker being the newbies brought in by current member must be somewhat active by making an occasional post or asking questions about equipment. In other words not just a quick sign up name from bozo joe off the street. Donor drawing for all spies who donate. Once a month put all the donors in a hat and draw for a cool MGS prize. Best thread prize where you award the winner with a MGS bag tag or something similar. Spy of the Year award going to the person who gives back to MGS the most whether it be quality reviews, recruiting quality members, quality threads, and active participation on blogs etc. The winner would automatically be included on future OEM trips. Last year two staffers and two members had an awesome time at Wilson Golf . Tom the Golf Nut, mooremikea, TSauer and 3 others 6 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'm liking all of these ideas! It would be cool to maybe have some sort of contests during the majors. Maybe have everyone put in their top three picks to win and those who chose correctly get put into a drawing. I'm not sure how difficult that would be, I'm just spitballing. Shankster, McaseyM, mooremikea and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'm liking all of these ideas! It would be cool to maybe have some sort of contests during the majors. Maybe have everyone put in their top three picks to win and those who chose correctly get put into a drawing. I'm not sure how difficult that would be, I'm just spitballing. You could also do the 3 picks along with the winning score as a tie-breaker, then if still tied have the drawing. TSauer 1 Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I would really like to see photo caption contests make a comeback. They're super funny and will really get the forum talking. You can just hold a poll to see who wins. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy These are always fun, could post the pic on Social Media and make the rules the caption needs to be posted on the forum. STUDque 1 Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudgeSmails Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Definitely some kind of Masters pick 'em is always good Maybe start a 'post of the month' or 'review of the month' type prize Looks like MGS is obtaining new swag, i think those make great prizes (and good advertising when the winner is wearing/using those items.) Especially some of the headcovers I've seen on social media in the past, but they haven't been for sale TSauer, poprocksncoke and Shankster 3 Quote Driver: TR20 10.5* Hybrids: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18* Epic 4h 23* Irons: JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW Wedges: CBX2 52* 56* 60* Putter: EV8 Ball: Tour BXS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The more I think about the Major prediction, maybe just choose the winner. Picking the top 3 might be a little tough haha. I do like the photo caption contests, those are always a lot of fun! There could potentially be contests revolved around the Most Wanted testing as well. Have people pick which brands took the podium spots. mooremikea, silver & black and McaseyM 3 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poprocksncoke Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The more I think about the Major prediction, maybe just choose the winner. Picking the top 3 might be a little tough haha. I do like the photo caption contests, those are always a lot of fun! There could potentially be contests revolved around the Most Wanted testing as well. Have people pick which brands took the podium spots. It wouldnt have to be the top three, it could be the total score of the three chosen. Total lowest score wins! Quote SLDR 10.5 Oban HB R11s Rip Phenom Ft. Worth Black Irons 588 RTX Rotex 2.0 54 CG10 58 EV 5.3 Duo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 It wouldnt have to be the top three, it could be the total score of the three chosen. Total lowest score wins! Ahhh, yeah never thought of it that way! I like that. tommc23 and poprocksncoke 2 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McaseyM Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I remember we had a Member of the Month in the forum, but i know that tales a lot of extra work and tracking by the Mods. If that were resurrected, Mods or forum could nominate 3 members per month or quarter that you notice have a lot of contribution and then do a forum vote on the winner. MGS swag would always be awesome, i'm waiting for those new head covers to debut in the shop. Also doing a pick 'em for the Majors would be awesome. I love the idea of a caption contest tommc23 and TSauer 2 Quote What's in my bag: Driver : F9 10.5, Fujikura Speeder 757 TR Fairway F9 15.5° Aldila Rogue White 80X Hybrid: King F7 18° KBS Tour PROTO Hybrid 95 S+ Irons: z585 4i - 6i, z785 7i-PW, Nippon Modus 120X Wedges: CBX 50.11, 55.11, 60.10 TT DG S400 Black Putter: Honey Badger 34" Ball: Q-Star Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Someone above suggested a MGS Tournament. I tried to suggest this a few times and even submitted some basic guidelines. It ain't going to happen. But was fun thinking about it. I'm not much of a contest guy really. Unless it's a golf playing contest. In that case count me in. silver & black, GolfJunkie302 and AH1980MN 3 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STUDque Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Someone above suggested a MGS Tournament. I tried to suggest this a few times and even submitted some basic guidelines. It ain't going to happen. But was fun thinking about it. I'm not much of a contest guy really. Unless it's a golf playing contest. In that case count me in. Just because it hasn't happened before, that doesn't mean it can't happen in the future. With the current state of the forum, I think we've got more than enough willing and able bodies for a tournament. Bracket style vs field. It would be almost totally based on honor scoring since we're spread out but that's what golf is built on anyway. It's not even that much of a stretch to require players to take a fellow MGS member along for the round as an attest. Can't hook up with any MGS members? Make your regular playing buddies sign up Sent from carrier pigeon using MyGolfSpy PlaidJacket, tommc23, HardcoreLooper and 1 other 4 Quote In my Pisa, riding on a 3.5+ G410+ EXS 5W King F7 Hy i500 5-GW Equalizer 56/60 Heppler Ketsch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooremikea Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 The contest ideals so far are great. I really like a monthly "participation" award of some sort. Put the top 20 in post count and number of likes for the month into a drawing for some sort of swag. If a new member wants to jump in and post it does not take that long to qualify for the drawing. TSauer and HardcoreLooper 2 Quote Driver - Ping G410 Plus 10.5 - Ping Tour 65 Stiff 4 Wood - Callaway Rogue - Project X Evenflow blue 6.0 Hybrids - Titleist 818 H2 - 3(c-1) and 4(c-4) - Tensei CK Blue 70 stiff Irons - Callaway Apex CF 16 5-AW - True Temper XP 95 Steel Stiff Wedges - Ping Glide 54 SS, 58 TS Putter - Edel e1 Torque balanced Indianapolis 5.5 Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonH2 Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Majors only fantasy golf pick-ems. For every major the people that enter choose 3 players, but instead of points it's the total earnings of the players. Ex for the masters I chooses golfers 1,2,3 and when the masters ends my total is $500,000. Person with most money after all four majors wins a prize and there could be like second and third place prizes too. Entry could be like $10 to fund prizes 🤷ðŸ¼â€â™‚ï¸ Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy STUDque 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camcmart Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 I really like the pick'em ideas for majors; I know some companies like Rool run stuff like that also. I like the idea of rewarding active members, especially the Day 1s and mods. A member tournament would be awesome, but with so many different areas to cover, it would be tough. I really like the photo caption idea also. I guess the only additional idea I can come up with would be like a funny or awesome member video every month that gets picked to be rewarded; a sweet snipe or a hole out/in one. I don't know what half of all you spies look like with all the different avatars (myself included). Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: 10.5* XR16 R Flex Woods: Big Bertha V-Series 3 Wood R Flex Hybrid: 913H 21* R flex Irons: C300 4-PW R Flex Wedges: SM5 50*, 54*, 58* Putter: 2135 Cero 33" / EXO Seven S 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 Why not do an easy office pools (only cost the MGS $25, you pick one pro from the 6 groups, Easy Office dies ti all for you. Winner could get perhaps complete set of clubs etc. I have entered a few here in Winnipeg and actually won one here last end of summer, I won 4 free passes with a cart to a course I actually never played before. It was a lot of fun, met some neat people at the course. Quote Jazz woods (Driver & Hybrids), TNT Silver Eagle Irons, PW & SW, Slotline Inertia putter. TopFlite Gammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking Posted October 27, 2020 Share Posted October 27, 2020 On 1/25/2018 at 12:52 PM, poprocksncoke said: It wouldnt have to be the top three, it could be the total score of the three chosen. Total lowest score wins! Easy Office pools does it that way you pick 6 golfers from 6 tiers, your best 4 golfers with the lowest score wins. Tie breaker is you say how much over or under par for the winner. Check them out. Quote Jazz woods (Driver & Hybrids), TNT Silver Eagle Irons, PW & SW, Slotline Inertia putter. TopFlite Gammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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