billpierce Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 As a beneficiary of many of your posts and messages - thanks for the mentoring and support! Rob Person, GolfSpy_APH, Josh Parker and 5 others 8 Quote Callaway Driver Mizuno JPX Irons Ping Putter w/ modified grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Has it only been a year? I guess the 2000 post count threw my ability to tell time off, that's a lot. It's been a pleasure having you on the forum and now having you in a role as a member of the forum staff. I'm looking forward to getting to meet you in person in seventy some odd days. GolfSpy_SHARK, GolfSpy_BEN, GolfSpy_KFT and 6 others 7 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 2000 posts equates to just over 5 a day, every day…could possibly get there if it wasn’t for the 50+ hours of work a week, kids and all the activities, SWMBO and the plans she comes up with and everything else that gets in the way. Impressive! I feel like a slacker, 1.5 years and I haven’t made it to 700… Rob Person, GolfSpy_APH, William P and 5 others 8 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Sim Ti 3 wood Titleist U505 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons (4-PW) Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Happy anniversary amd congrats on your milestone! I carry alotnpf admiration for the Staff organization and ability to manage many many thousands of members. tdroma98, Michael.Sandoval33, GolfSpy_KFT and 4 others 7 Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreakfastBall15 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Congrats Ben! Love what you bring to the forum sirchunksalot, Rob Person, GolfSpy_KFT and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: PXG Black Ops, Ventus Blue 6X Fairways: PXG 0311 XF Gen 5 3 and 5 wood, Project X Riptide CB 6.0 Hybrid: PXG 0311 XF Gen 5 22 degree, Project X Riptide 6.0 Irons: PXG 0311P Gen 5 5-PW, Project X LS 6.5 Wedges: PXG SG2 50, 56(55), Modus 125 Wedge; PXG SG 2 60, KBS 130 Wedge Putter: TaylorMade Spider GT Red SB Ball: Maxfli Tour S MGS Star Grip Review: https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63328-star-grips-2024-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 @GolfSpy_BEN Congratulation! Already looking forward to what comes this next year. Keep ‘em coming! GolfSpy_BEN, Swood1994, sirchunksalot and 4 others 7 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bens197 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 That Ben guy? GolfSpy_BEN, sirchunksalot, Rob Person and 4 others 1 6 Quote PING G400 LST Mitsubishi Tensei White 60X TaylorMade SIM2 3 wood Fujilkura Ventus Blue 7-X Titleist U505 2 Tensei 1K Black 85 X Titleist T100 4-P Nippon Modus 3 120X PING S159 50-S 55-H 59-T DG X100 L.A.B. MEZZ Max Broom Accra 47" 79.5* Srixon Z-Star XV Currently testing the 2024 PING S159 wedges… https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63483-testers-announced-ping-s159-wedges/ Was testing, still loving the 2023 Titleist T100 Irons 4-P https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/60456-titleist-t-series-irons-2023-forum-review/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 15 hours ago, GolfSpy_BEN said: Hello All, This is my 2000th post. I tried to time it up, to hit on March 27th. The 1 year anniversary of my stumbling into what has become a rather integral part of my life. However, because there are so many great things going on the forum, and I gotta get these posts off, I am a week early. Such is life. A look back at the past year reveals quite the journey so here are a few highlights: The Callaway Paradym Iron testing opportunity is what prompted me to join. I signed up and impatiently waited for the announcement. The tester’s were announced and to my dismay, I wasn’t one of them. What happened next is/was critical to my journey. I read @GolfSpy_APH’s how to be a tester thread. Which prompted me to take the initial steps with a completed profile and photo where the B had been. My first actual post came on April 13, 2023 7 people gave a blue heart, which was gratifying, so my initial trepidation about posting was overcome and we were off. My next pivotal moment, and what I would argue is my finest contribution to these here forums would come from a fundamental question I asked myself: Over the course of 2000 posts, this was and still is my absolute favorite. Because I followed the prescribed steps and got myself involved I was chosen to test the Garsen Max Putter Grip. Which was cool, because Garsen sent us three different putter grips to try out. That resulted in: Subsequently followed by: I’m fairly certain this review remains unread by the masses, for reasons I have explained on the community call, IYKYK (yes, it’s still there). We have mentioned in the “want to be a tester” threads that doing a great job on a small item review can be a springboard into bigger tests, I am proof of that as I was selected for one of the most coveted spots for 2023: It was around this time that @GolfSpy_APH put out a feeler for anyone interested in joining the staff. Along with @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT, I joined the staff as a forum leader. Which prompted @GolfSpy AFG to rename us as the “interns”. Almost immediately @GolfSpy TCB had to step away from the forum and I inherited a moderator role and the VCT. For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Lastly, my latest endeavor: Follow along as I try to overcome a series of seemingly random and unfortunate events. As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for my fellow testers and the membership at large. You have all made this place a special corner of the interwebs, where civility, intellectual curiosity, and kindness rule the day. A special thanks goes out my fellow staff members: @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, @Golfspy_CG2, @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT you guys are the absolute best of us and I’m proud to call each of you, my friend. To @GolfSpy_APH, my sincere gratitude and admiration for not only the opportunity you have entrusted me with, but the ever steady hand with which you guide this ship. It has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life, finding this place. Finally, if you made it this far, thank you for indulging my vanity post and know that you have a friend in me. - Ben Ben I am a little late responding to this as well I chose to took a rare lazy day off the forum yesterday. While I have not gone through the responses yet I just have to say thank you for being an incredible member of this team and community. It has been a pleasure to work with you, see how you have grown within this community and we all truly appreciate the efforts and roles that you have taken on. Just a big thank you once again and looking forward to all that we can accomplish in the future as a team and community! arodrig29, sirchunksalot, Rob Person and 5 others 6 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 13 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said: Honestly, it's not that hard. Quit your job, ignore your family, have alerts set for anytime anyone responds (so that you, in turn, can respond), don't eat, don't drink (or drink excessively - to each their own), and make sure to comment "nice!", "great!", "haha" on every post you've already commented on. You'll be at 2k in no time. I don't know why you are trying to mock me... I still have my job. I spend lots of time with my family and dogs.... okay you got me at the alerts, and despite my skinny frame I do drink (coffee and water) and eat (a lot of mcdonalds) and my posts are extensive and loaded with meaning! arodrig29, GolfSpy_BEN, William P and 3 others 1 5 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berkeleybob Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 9 hours ago, TJ Hall said: 2000 posts equates to just over 5 a day, every day…could possibly get there if it wasn’t for the 50+ hours of work a week, kids and all the activities, SWMBO and the plans she comes up with and everything else that gets in the way. Impressive! I feel like a slacker, 1.5 years and I haven’t made it to 700… If you’re feeling like a slacker after 1.5 years, I must be catatonic. sirchunksalot, GolfSpy_KFT, Rob Person and 4 others 1 6 Quote WITB 2024 DRIVER AEROJET 10.5° | FAIRWAY ROGUE ST MAX 3/15° HYBRID G410 21° | UTILITY 699 V2 U 5/23° IRONS 699 V2 6-PW WEDGES CBX 2 50°, 54°, 58° PUTTER KING GRANDSPORT 35 BALL MODEL | PRO WHITE/BLUE ICE BAG 3.5 LS | PUSHCART RV1S 2024 Fit For Golf Training App Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arodrig29 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 19 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said: Honestly, it's not that hard. Quit your job, ignore your family, have alerts set for anytime anyone responds (so that you, in turn, can respond), don't eat, don't drink (or drink excessively - to each their own), and make sure to comment "nice!", "great!", "haha" on every post you've already commented on. You'll be at 2k in no time. All kidding aside, Ben's participation is one of the things that first stood out to the Forum Staff (before he was a part of the Squad) - it was clear he was genuinely invested in this place and helping it grow, from the get-go. Welcome to the forum! I'll start a "1,997 and counting" ticker for you and you can check in whenever you want. (I won't actually do that - don't freak out ) You had me at quit your job...lol. I was like "where do I sign up". lol berkeleybob, Rob Person, GolfSpy SAM and 1 other 4 Quote Callaway Rogue ST max driver (Tour Ad IZ-6) Cobra LTD-X 3 and 5 wood (Tour AD UB-6) PXG 0317 X Hybrid (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue) PXG Gen 6 P 5-G irons (Mitsubishi MMT) PXG 0311 Forged wedges (Mitsubishi MMT) Ping Tein 4 putter blessed beyond measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 7 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: I don't know why you are trying to mock me... I still have my job. I spend lots of time with my family and dogs.... okay you got me at the alerts, and despite my skinny frame I do drink (coffee and water) and eat (a lot of mcdonalds) and my posts are extensive and loaded with meaning! Wow - I struck a nerve (which is all you have left because you're skin and bones) I was actually describing an imaginaary person in my brain, but now that you mention it...you ARE here a lot Are we SURE the "wife and kids and dogs" are real, and not just made up out of whole cloth? GolfSpy_APH, Shrek74, TJ Hall and 3 others 5 1 Quote Driver - Callaway Ai Smoke Max - 9* - Draw setting; Maltby UL (Otto Phlex) 5/7 Wood - Takomo Ignis Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) (currently benched) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65*/DF3 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 11:44 AM, GolfSpy_BEN said: Hello All, This is my 2000th post. I tried to time it up, to hit on March 27th. The 1 year anniversary of my stumbling into what has become a rather integral part of my life. However, because there are so many great things going on the forum, and I gotta get these posts off, I am a week early. Such is life. A look back at the past year reveals quite the journey so here are a few highlights: The Callaway Paradym Iron testing opportunity is what prompted me to join. I signed up and impatiently waited for the announcement. The tester’s were announced and to my dismay, I wasn’t one of them. What happened next is/was critical to my journey. I read @GolfSpy_APH’s how to be a tester thread. Which prompted me to take the initial steps with a completed profile and photo where the B had been. My first actual post came on April 13, 2023 7 people gave a blue heart, which was gratifying, so my initial trepidation about posting was overcome and we were off. My next pivotal moment, and what I would argue is my finest contribution to these here forums would come from a fundamental question I asked myself: Over the course of 2000 posts, this was and still is my absolute favorite. Because I followed the prescribed steps and got myself involved I was chosen to test the Garsen Max Putter Grip. Which was cool, because Garsen sent us three different putter grips to try out. That resulted in: Subsequently followed by: I’m fairly certain this review remains unread by the masses, for reasons I have explained on the community call, IYKYK (yes, it’s still there). We have mentioned in the “want to be a tester” threads that doing a great job on a small item review can be a springboard into bigger tests, I am proof of that as I was selected for one of the most coveted spots for 2023: It was around this time that @GolfSpy_APH put out a feeler for anyone interested in joining the staff. Along with @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT, I joined the staff as a forum leader. Which prompted @GolfSpy AFG to rename us as the “interns”. Almost immediately @GolfSpy TCB had to step away from the forum and I inherited a moderator role and the VCT. For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Lastly, my latest endeavor: Follow along as I try to overcome a series of seemingly random and unfortunate events. As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for my fellow testers and the membership at large. You have all made this place a special corner of the interwebs, where civility, intellectual curiosity, and kindness rule the day. A special thanks goes out my fellow staff members: @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, @Golfspy_CG2, @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT you guys are the absolute best of us and I’m proud to call each of you, my friend. To @GolfSpy_APH, my sincere gratitude and admiration for not only the opportunity you have entrusted me with, but the ever steady hand with which you guide this ship. It has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life, finding this place. Finally, if you made it this far, thank you for indulging my vanity post and know that you have a friend in me. - Ben Ben I think I said it to you early on in your tenure that your contributions were greatly appreciated and again when you came on staff and everyday sense. You---and the other staff-do so much behind the scenes that most people will never recognize, and it's appreciated by all of us. And most importantly, I think if I were to look back early in your post on who doesn't want to hit blades, I may have made a contradictory post But as we have discussed recently among ourselves, you might be changing my views on that. While I can't claim the same phrase @GolfSpy SAM coined of game recognizing game in this manor, I can say. Rob Person, Samuel09152, TJ Hall and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2024 at 10:44 AM, GolfSpy_BEN said: Hello All, This is my 2000th post. I tried to time it up, to hit on March 27th. The 1 year anniversary of my stumbling into what has become a rather integral part of my life. However, because there are so many great things going on the forum, and I gotta get these posts off, I am a week early. Such is life. A look back at the past year reveals quite the journey so here are a few highlights: The Callaway Paradym Iron testing opportunity is what prompted me to join. I signed up and impatiently waited for the announcement. The tester’s were announced and to my dismay, I wasn’t one of them. What happened next is/was critical to my journey. I read @GolfSpy_APH’s how to be a tester thread. Which prompted me to take the initial steps with a completed profile and photo where the B had been. My first actual post came on April 13, 2023 7 people gave a blue heart, which was gratifying, so my initial trepidation about posting was overcome and we were off. My next pivotal moment, and what I would argue is my finest contribution to these here forums would come from a fundamental question I asked myself: Over the course of 2000 posts, this was and still is my absolute favorite. Because I followed the prescribed steps and got myself involved I was chosen to test the Garsen Max Putter Grip. Which was cool, because Garsen sent us three different putter grips to try out. That resulted in: Subsequently followed by: I’m fairly certain this review remains unread by the masses, for reasons I have explained on the community call, IYKYK (yes, it’s still there). We have mentioned in the “want to be a tester” threads that doing a great job on a small item review can be a springboard into bigger tests, I am proof of that as I was selected for one of the most coveted spots for 2023: It was around this time that @GolfSpy_APH put out a feeler for anyone interested in joining the staff. Along with @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT, I joined the staff as a forum leader. Which prompted @GolfSpy AFG to rename us as the “interns”. Almost immediately @GolfSpy TCB had to step away from the forum and I inherited a moderator role and the VCT. For those who are interested: And if you haven’t joined us yet, but would like to, our 3rd season will be kicking off the week of April 8th. We would be honored to have you join us. Lastly, my latest endeavor: Follow along as I try to overcome a series of seemingly random and unfortunate events. As I look back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude and admiration for my fellow testers and the membership at large. You have all made this place a special corner of the interwebs, where civility, intellectual curiosity, and kindness rule the day. A special thanks goes out my fellow staff members: @GolfSpy BOS, @GolfSpy SAM, @GolfSpy_BNG, @Golfspy_CG2, @GolfSpy AFG, @GolfSpy_SHARK, & @GolfSpy_KFT you guys are the absolute best of us and I’m proud to call each of you, my friend. To @GolfSpy_APH, my sincere gratitude and admiration for not only the opportunity you have entrusted me with, but the ever steady hand with which you guide this ship. It has truly been one of the great pleasures of my life, finding this place. Finally, if you made it this far, thank you for indulging my vanity post and know that you have a friend in me. - Ben Congratulations Ben! What a journey you have made. You have demonstrated that it is possible to travel from rookie to SPY! You certainly have cemented yourself as one of the foundations on the forum. We all appreciate your contributions, wit and quick responses on all subjects. I especially appreciate you providing an open ear when I DM. Thank you for all you do!! William P, GolfSpy_BEN and Rob Person 2 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Golfer Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 Congratulations @GolfSpy_BEN! I always look forward to reading the content you contribute to the forum. Rob Person and GolfSpy_BEN 2 Quote Mixed bag of goodies: Taylormade M2 driver, Titleist F15 3 wood, Nike 5 wood, Mizuno 923 Hmp irons, Cleveland zipcore wedges and Odyssey 3 ball putter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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