Splatt Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 G’day Golfers, This week we’re heading to the famous Pebble Beach and the 2nd Pro-Am of the season. This is arguably the more famous Pro-Am, and I’m sure many of you have seen numerous videos of Bill Murrey’s shenanigans during this tournament throughout the years. For the third week in a row, this is a multi-course tournament, thankfully, this is the last multi-course event of the season. I like the variety of the multi-course format, but I find it much easier to follow exactly where everyone is, and who is playing well when it’s just one course. The three courses for this week are: · Pebble Beach – Par 72, 6,972 yards · Spyglass Hill – Par 72, 7,041 yards · Monterey Peninsula Country Club (shore course) – Par 71, 6,957 yards Tom Hoge is back to defend his 2022 title after his last-round surge past Jordan Speith. With the Waste Management Phoenix Open next week and a big event on the DP World Tour happening this week, a lot of top players are absent from the field. It could be a promising sign for the few top-20 players in the field, but it’s also good news for the pro’s a bit further down the table looking to claim some valuable FedEx Cup Points. Although this is a Pro-Am, unlike the American Express, this tournament still has some teeth to it. The greens will not be as fast as a regular PGA tour event, and the rough will not be as long (can’t be too cruel to the amateurs), but the high coastal winds and some of the smallest greens on tour, will mean it remains a challenge for the pro’s teeing it up. Field Highlights · Matt Fitzpatrick – The highest-ranked player in the field and the 2022 US Open Champion. Matt has had a slow start to the 22-23 season playing only 3 times so far and finishing T-13, T13, and T-7. This course is pretty well suited to Fitzpatrick so he should have a good week. · Viktor Hovland – The 2nd highest-ranked player in the field this week. Hovland already has a win and 2 top-10’s this season. Hovland made an impression on the golfing world last season and it’s a safe bet that he’ll continue that form this season. · Jordan Speith – not the best start for old Speithy. He’s played 4 times this season and only managed 2 top-25, a T-52, and a missed cut. Whatever form he happens to be in, Speith is always exciting to watch, just look at his holed flop from the rough a few weeks ago at The Sentry Tournament of Champs. · Seamus Power – Currently ranked 28 in the world and sitting 5th in the FedEx cup ranking, Seamus is having a cracking start to the season. Ireland’s own, Seamus, already has a win under his belt this season at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in the fall. · Tom Hoge – The defending champ, so you could say he has fond memories of Pebble Beach. Hoge has had only one career victory in the PGA Tour, and it came right here last year. He’s been a busy boy this season having already played 10 times. A T-3 at The Sentry Tournament of Champions is a recent highlight. The full field list can be found here. Disclaimer: My field highlight picks are in no way a recommendation for anyone involved in the MGS Pick ‘Em competition. Choose at your own risk. However, if one of my highlights happens to do well, then I’ll happily accept some praise If you haven’t already put your picks in for the MGS Pick ‘Em, then there’s no time like the present. You have until February 2, 2023 at 11:00 ET to finalise your picks. Splatt 4 2 Quote Driver: Speedzone 9.5 degree (love this club) Fairway Wood - Warbird (to be replaced ASAP) Hybrid - SIM2 MAX 19 degree, (not a fan, but getting there) Irons - Warbird 4 iron to PW (to be replaced ASAP) Wedges - MG2 50 degree, T22 54 degree, Hi-Toe 58 degree Putter - Stroke Lab Black Putter - Ten S Ball - E6 (stands for 3-putt apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Definitely going to work to try and catch some of this. While Pebble isn't my favorite course there is no doubt the prestige it holds and how it can often play tough along with provide some great view. Should be a fun watch regardless! 3 Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getoffmylawn Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I'm looking forward to the Sunday coverage. The Saturday TV coverage emphasis on watching famous amateurs play golf poorly always drives me crazy. And I'm looking for Spieth to win this one and springboard him to a good year. Don't know if that's a predication or a hope though... 3 Quote Driver: TSR2, Ventus Blue 6 S, 65g Stiff FW: TSR2 3w, 15, Ventus Blue 7 S, 70g Stiff Hybrids: Apex Pro 3H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Stealth DHY 4H, Ventus Blue 8 S, 80g Stiff Irons: JPX 919 Forged 5-GW, Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff Wedges: SM9 54 S Grind bent to 55, 60 M Grind bent to 59, Aerotech Steelfiber i110 Stiff Putter: White Hot OG Double Wide, Stroke Lab shaft Ball: Pro V1 Click here for my HONMA TR20 Official Review! Click here for my in progress Arccos Caddie Bundle test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejgaudette Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 54 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said: I'm looking forward to the Sunday coverage. The Saturday TV coverage emphasis on watching famous amateurs play golf poorly always drives me crazy. And I'm looking for Spieth to win this one and springboard him to a good year. Don't know if that's a predication or a hope though... I like it though as I have him picked this week 1 Quote Epic Max LS 9° Ventus Blue 6X (2021 Official Review) Epic Speed 15° Smoke iM10 60g 6.0 | Epic Speed 18° Evenflow Riptide 70g 6.0 816 H1 21° Diamana S+ Blue 70 S | JPX 919 HM Pro 5-PW Pro Tour Spec 115i S Glide 4.0 50°.12°S/54°.14°W/58°.6°T PING Z-Z115 Wedge Flex | SOFT 11S Super Stroke Mid-Slim 2.0 Hoofer Bag | Pro V1 | Right Handed | Tracked by V3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I just double checked my picks and man I have no idea why I picked the guys. For sure a tier A- C squad if I have ever seen one. I'll be sure to post them when the round starts tomorrow! 2 Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 1 minute ago, GolfSpy_APH said: I just double checked my picks and man I have no idea why I picked the guys. For sure a tier A- C squad if I have ever seen one. I'll be sure to post them when the round starts tomorrow! can you walk me through how to make my picks, I cant find the link, thanks Jim Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 4 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said: can you walk me through how to make my picks, I cant find the link, thanks Jim PM sent! 1 Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacassem Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Now I need to change my picks! Everyone is gonna use this beautiful overview of players you provided! 1 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Thank you to all those that have served/are serving and God Bless America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 9 hours ago, Splatt said: G’day Golfers, This week we’re heading to the famous Pebble Beach and the 2nd Pro-Am of the season. This is arguably the more famous Pro-Am, and I’m sure many of you have seen numerous videos of Bill Murrey’s shenanigans during this tournament throughout the years. For the third week in a row, this is a multi-course tournament, thankfully, this is the last multi-course event of the season. I like the variety of the multi-course format, but I find it much easier to follow exactly where everyone is, and who is playing well when it’s just one course. The three courses for this week are: · Pebble Beach – Par 72, 6,972 yards · Spyglass Hill – Par 72, 7,041 yards · Monterey Peninsula Country Club (shore course) – Par 71, 6,957 yards Tom Hoge is back to defend his 2022 title after his last-round surge past Jordan Speith. With the Waste Management Phoenix Open next week and a big event on the DP World Tour happening this week, a lot of top players are absent from the field. It could be a promising sign for the few top-20 players in the field, but it’s also good news for the pro’s a bit further down the table looking to claim some valuable FedEx Cup Points. Although this is a Pro-Am, unlike the American Express, this tournament still has some teeth to it. The greens will not be as fast as a regular PGA tour event, and the rough will not be as long (can’t be too cruel to the amateurs), but the high coastal winds and some of the smallest greens on tour, will mean it remains a challenge for the pro’s teeing it up. Field Highlights · Matt Fitzpatrick – The highest-ranked player in the field and the 2022 US Open Champion. Matt has had a slow start to the 22-23 season playing only 3 times so far and finishing T-13, T13, and T-7. This course is pretty well suited to Fitzpatrick so he should have a good week. · Viktor Hovland – The 2nd highest-ranked player in the field this week. Hovland already has a win and 2 top-10’s this season. Hovland made an impression on the golfing world last season and it’s a safe bet that he’ll continue that form this season. · Jordan Speith – not the best start for old Speithy. He’s played 4 times this season and only managed 2 top-25, a T-52, and a missed cut. Whatever form he happens to be in, Speith is always exciting to watch, just look at his holed flop from the rough a few weeks ago at The Sentry Tournament of Champs. · Seamus Power – Currently ranked 28 in the world and sitting 5th in the FedEx cup ranking, Seamus is having a cracking start to the season. Ireland’s own, Seamus, already has a win under his belt this season at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship in the fall. · Tom Hoge – The defending champ, so you could say he has fond memories of Pebble Beach. Hoge has had only one career victory in the PGA Tour, and it came right here last year. He’s been a busy boy this season having already played 10 times. A T-3 at The Sentry Tournament of Champions is a recent highlight. The full field list can be found here. Disclaimer: My field highlight picks are in no way a recommendation for anyone involved in the MGS Pick ‘Em competition. Choose at your own risk. However, if one of my highlights happens to do well, then I’ll happily accept some praise If you haven’t already put your picks in for the MGS Pick ‘Em, then there’s no time like the present. You have until February 2, 2023 at 11:00 ET to finalise your picks. Splatt for me it is sad to see that an iconic stop on the PGA tour is reduced to second string status. The Crosby Clambake, Jackie Gleason, Glen Campbell, Bob Hope, Sammy Davis Junior, Frank Sinatra, and many more tournament that had old celebrities names attached to them are gone... I understand that there are only so many stories that can be told at these events and they do go by the wayside but sad to see... time to move on I guess... 2 Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Hope everyone got their picks in! As promised here is my stellar lineup.... Playing a few gut feelings here and not using any of the big names helps. Also really cool, but we can see who were some of the most selected players! 2 Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 ** Remember that is just for the GolfSpy_APH Division!** Still way too early, but I am not last! Wouldn't it be awesome if we all got even 1% of whatever our team/picks winnings. 1 Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucky CC Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 hour ago, GolfSpy_APH said: ** Remember that is just for the GolfSpy_APH Division!** Still way too early, but I am not last! Wouldn't it be awesome if we all got even 1% of whatever our team/picks winnings. Stop the tournament right now! Those standings look absolutely perfect. 3 Quote Driver: RADSPEED 10.5°, Project X Even Flow RIPTIDE 60 6.5 Fairway Wood: RADSPEED, Fujikura Motore 70 X 3/4 Hybrids: F9, LA Golf Tour AXS Red 85 X 5-PW: JPX 919 Forged, KBS Tour Stiff Wedges: Jet Black 50°08F, 54°12D, 58°08M, True Temper Dynamic Gold Black S200 Putter: Black ER5, 35", Gravity Grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang60 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 On 2/2/2023 at 7:36 AM, GolfSpy_APH said: I just double checked my picks and man I have no idea why I picked the guys. For sure a tier A- C squad if I have ever seen one. I'll be sure to post them when the round starts tomorrow! Yeah I can't find that link either, plz send me the link. Cheers Colin Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Hope everyone got their picks in! As promised here is my stellar lineup.... Playing a few gut feelings here and not using any of the big names helps. Also really cool, but we can see who were some of the most selected players! thanks for this, interesting, 1 Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, Bang60 said: Yeah I can't find that link either, plz send me the link. Cheers Colin You're not in my division so I don't have one for you sorry. Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splatt Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: ** Remember that is just for the GolfSpy_APH Division!** Still way too early, but I am not last! Wouldn't it be awesome if we all got even 1% of whatever our team/picks winnings. This is where the Splatt division currently is 2 Quote Driver: Speedzone 9.5 degree (love this club) Fairway Wood - Warbird (to be replaced ASAP) Hybrid - SIM2 MAX 19 degree, (not a fan, but getting there) Irons - Warbird 4 iron to PW (to be replaced ASAP) Wedges - MG2 50 degree, T22 54 degree, Hi-Toe 58 degree Putter - Stroke Lab Black Putter - Ten S Ball - E6 (stands for 3-putt apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splatt Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 4 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Hope everyone got their picks in! As promised here is my stellar lineup.... Playing a few gut feelings here and not using any of the big names helps. Also really cool, but we can see who were some of the most selected players! My picks 1 Quote Driver: Speedzone 9.5 degree (love this club) Fairway Wood - Warbird (to be replaced ASAP) Hybrid - SIM2 MAX 19 degree, (not a fan, but getting there) Irons - Warbird 4 iron to PW (to be replaced ASAP) Wedges - MG2 50 degree, T22 54 degree, Hi-Toe 58 degree Putter - Stroke Lab Black Putter - Ten S Ball - E6 (stands for 3-putt apparently) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang60 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 31 minutes ago, GolfSpy_APH said: You're not in my division so I don't have one for you sorry. Am I in anyone's division? Yes/No How do I find a division????? Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 1 minute ago, Bang60 said: Am I in anyone's division? Yes/No How do I find a division????? Doesn't look like you signed up. We will have to look at it for next week and see if we can add further ppl then. Quote as of Oct 31, 2022 (Past WITB) Driver: TBD: Follow here: Driver Shootout! Wood: King SZ 3 wood 15.5* G410 Crossover - 4 iron or others.... Irons: Sub70 659 TC Raw 5-Aw w/ KBS Tour 90 Stiff Black PVD Wedge: Glide 2.0 54* 58* w/ Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Putter: Stroke Lab 7 35* and oversized grip (2019 Tester) Balls: / (currently testing) Other: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang60 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Ahhh my bad, missed it bad memory.... Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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