Thursday August 10th, we kick off the 2023 SkyTrak Experience where two teams battle it out at beautiful Ballyhack Golf Club. Playing alongside Chris Koske and Nick Clearwater from SkyTrak, two teams of four are ready to try and win.
The Prize
Just because you are not at Ballyhack with us does not mean you canβt win. The lucky prediction winner will receive a THP Mystery Box of equipment. This is one contest, you will want to enter and follow along to see how you did.
The Contest
Pick which team you think will win the 2023 SkyTrak Experience and post it in this thread. Team Koske or Team JB.
Then you can follow along in this thread for the action and experience kicking off Monday evening.
Team Koske
@koske 9.1
@eddywhitaker 7.2
@j4u 2.3
@hawk 13.5
Team JB
@JB 9.1
@nickclearwater – 0
@auzziematt – 14.4
@The Dave – 13.4
All entries must be turned in by the time the meet and greet kicks off on Thursday evening.
Itinerary
Thursday Evening: Meet and Greet Dinner and SWAG party
Friday: 18 Holes of Golf. Shamble Matchplay Format
Friday: 9 Holes of Golf. Alternate Shot Format
Friday PM: Group Dinner with SkyTrak AMA
Saturday AM: 18 Holes of Singles
Saturday PM: Lunch with Group
Depart
Matchups Shamble(70% Handicapped)
@JB and @The Dave vs @Hawk and @eddywhitaker
@Koske and @J4U vs @AuzzieMatt and @NickClearwater
Alternate Shot(50% Handicapped)
@JB and @The Dave vs @Koske and @J4U
@NickClearwater and @AuzzieMatt vs @eddywhitaker and @Hawk
Singles(100% Handicapped)
@JB vs @Koske
@AuzzieMatt vs @Hawk
@NickClearwater vs @eddywhitaker
@The Dave vs @J4U
This live thread will kick off on Thursday evening and will be filled with tons SkyTrak information. If you have questions you want answered directly from the source, ask them below.
Do not forget to make your pick on which team wins the 2023 SkyTrak Experience and then follow along to see how it all goes down over the course of the week and if you could win an amazing box of prizes from SkyTrak and GolfTEC.
I used my Ballyhack ball marker today was just wishing I was there over the past few days.
THP event nerves are real
Opening tee shot day 1
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Opening tee shot day 2
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Congrats Team [USER=3]@JB[/USER] on a stellar performance!
Congrats [USER=70831]@Saywhat4412[/USER] for the right number and pick!
Just landed back home.
Only got 1/3 of the way into the thread at the airport?. Will catch up probably tomorrow evening and come in with some thoughts.
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11688969, member: 19474″]
One of the most memorable shots I’ll remember is from the Saturday singles match against [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] where I hit my tee shot somewhere less than ideal (as shown below). Ray, our caddie, goes “you’ve got a window, take your 4 or 5 iron”
This window is about the size of a 70″ TV ?
The ball was held on the hill by two sticks and I just focused on making contact. Perfect shot right through the window and just over the back of the green. I ended up losing the hole because of my putting, 2-putt from 12 feet, and [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] began his 4 hole onslaught to win the match. But to have a chance to halve the hole from that tee shot was something else.
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That was quite an amazing recovery shot! I had a great view watching it come out on the hill just off the cart path above the tree line for my errant shot ?.
I knew I had to stick it somewhat close to even have a chance at a halve! Well done sir!
[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11688959, member: 54652″]
Is it too early to get teary eyed?
Maybe it’s just allergies…
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I know the feeling well
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11688969, member: 19474″]
One of the most memorable shots I’ll remember is from the Saturday singles match against [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] where I hit my tee shot somewhere less than ideal (as shown below). Ray, our caddie, goes “you’ve got a window, take your 4 or 5 iron”
This window is about the size of a 70″ TV ?
The ball was held on the hill by two sticks and I just focused on making contact. Perfect shot right through the window and just over the back of the green. I ended up losing the hole because of my putting, 2-putt from 12 feet, and [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] began his 4 hole onslaught to win the match. But to have a chance to halve the hole from that tee shot was something else.
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That is death over there. Great shot to advance to the green.
The metal signs, the lessons, bucket hats!!!! Jealous.
[QUOTE=”Mmaynard11, post: 11689598, member: 19877″]
That is death over there. Great shot to advance to the green.
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You’re telling me… [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] was on top of the hill in the thick rough there so we had our work cut out for us on that hole in singles. He obviously succeeded from his lie, I only almost succeeded.
Pretty sure it’s worse left ???? I made sure to avoid left at all costs.
Congrats [USER=70831]@Saywhat4412[/USER]
Iβve been lucky enough to go on a few of these trips now and every single time Iβm blown away by the experience, the new friends and just the overall passion for the game.
As most of you know, [USER=3]@JB[/USER] and I have been friends for years. I sent him a text yesterday that weβre going to be sitting there twenty years from now reminiscing about all of these stories. Iβll always be grateful.
I got my start in the golf industry as a cart boy at Sunol Valley Golf Course in Northern California. Never could I have imagined what this game would bring to me. To be able to share it with guys like [USER=1193]@Hawk[/USER] [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] [USER=19474]@The Dave[/USER] [USER=66688]@eddywhitaker[/USER] and [USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] is so much fun to me.
Also, special shout out to Connie for coming in clutch on two days notice and being such a great ambassador for SkyTrak and GOLFTEC β¦and taking more videos of my swing than anybody ever has. Now I have to find time for her to give me some lessons. Yeesh!
Thank you all for a wonderful time. Canβt wait to run it back next year.
I wasnβt able to follow the action live but so much great golf, food and fun had! Congratulations to Team JB and to [USER=70831]@Saywhat4412[/USER] for picking the winners.
Ballyhack looked amazing all around. Thanks to all for bringing me along.
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11688969, member: 19474″]
This window is about the size of a 70″ TV ?
The ball was held on the hill by two sticks and I just focused on making contact. Perfect shot right through the window and just over the back of the green. I ended up losing the hole because of my putting, 2-putt from 12 feet, and [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] began his 4 hole onslaught to win the match. But to have a chance to halve the hole from that tee shot was something else.
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Guess that depends on how you look at thatβ¦itβs either a tiny window (glass half empty) or a gigantic TV (glass half full).
Either way, sounds like an amazing recovery shot!!!!
[QUOTE=”J4U, post: 11689570, member: 10934″]
Just landed back home.
Only got 1/3 of the way into the thread at the airport?. Will catch up probably tomorrow evening and come in with some thoughts.
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Was a blast following along partner! Glad youβre home safe and had a blast! Thanks for taking us along and for the pics!!
wow, finally had a chance to go through everything. What an experience. It’s crazy how much happened in such a short time! Definitely a weekend I’ll never forget. The people, the food, the location and the golf, all top notch.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] & [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] , thank you for putting all this together! I’ve listened to yall explain how yall want to experiences to be, and this was every bit what you said and more.
[USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] , [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] , and [USER=19474]@The Dave[/USER] ! The best roommates! Gonna miss the putting adventures on the 18th green.
[USER=1193]@Hawk[/USER] – Got to spend all day with you in a cart, so much fun! Great conversations and and unfortunate breaks with divots in the fairway.
[USER=51106]@Koske[/USER] – an absolute blast hanging with you…the fireside chats are going to be some of my favorite memories from the trip..so inspiring.
Connie – what a match..Great taste in music and so much fun to talk to…Can’t wait for a rematch
Ballyhack is amazing. I hope I get the chance to see everyone again!
[QUOTE=”Junkyard, post: 11688275, member: 12544″]
[USER=62332]@PackersGirl[/USER] somebody’s getting a goat!
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[QUOTE=”Kmench, post: 11688370, member: 56250″]
So when do get to know what it is?
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Forgot to post and had a break at work waiting on some parts.
Attempted to purchase from Day one and they were trying to figure out how to do it. JB said to ask about drop ship and they weren’t sure about that even though I think he did it at one point.
By the final day everyone in the pro shop knew what I was coming in to ask?. They finally just said to take one from my room. I told them I already did;) and wanted to pay for it so THP wouldn’t get the bill when they found out it was missing.
Wife really loves it
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[QUOTE=”J4U, post: 11691308, member: 10934″]
Forgot to post and had a break at work waiting on some parts.
Attempted to purchase from Day one and they were trying to figure out how to do it. JB said to ask about drop ship and they weren’t sure about that even though I think he did it at one point.
By the final day everyone in the pro shop knew what I was coming in to ask?. They finally just said to take one from my room. I told them I already did;) and wanted to pay for it so THP wouldn’t get the bill when they found out it was missing.
Wife really loves it
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Blame it on the wife. Uh-huh. We know what youβre up to!!!
[QUOTE=”JB, post: 11688285, member: 3″]
And the winner is
[USER=70831]@Saywhat4412[/USER]
Please send [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] a PM with your full name and shipping address and we will get your prize right out to you.
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Congrats [USER=70831]@Saywhat4412[/USER]
I made my appointment for a swing evaluation with GolfTec for Wednesday next week.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] should I document my journey here or make a separate thread?
congrats [USER=70831]@Saywhat4412[/USER] !
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11688969, member: 19474″]
One of the most memorable shots I’ll remember is from the Saturday singles match against [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] where I hit my tee shot somewhere less than ideal (as shown below). Ray, our caddie, goes “you’ve got a window, take your 4 or 5 iron”
This window is about the size of a 70″ TV ?
The ball was held on the hill by two sticks and I just focused on making contact. Perfect shot right through the window and just over the back of the green. I ended up losing the hole because of my putting, 2-putt from 12 feet, and [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] began his 4 hole onslaught to win the match. But to have a chance to halve the hole from that tee shot was something else.
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Not the outcome you wanted but an amazing try at it. Great recovery!
[QUOTE=”jwwong10, post: 11689750, member: 74038″]
Guess that depends on how you look at thatβ¦itβs either a tiny window (glass half empty) or a gigantic TV (glass half full).
Either way, sounds like an amazing recovery shot!!!!
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In that position, seeing as how I just sent a driver deep into the trees, really small window :LOL:
[USER=70831]@Saywhat4412[/USER] congrats
[QUOTE=”J4U, post: 11691308, member: 10934″]
Forgot to post and had a break at work waiting on some parts.
Attempted to purchase from Day one and they were trying to figure out how to do it. JB said to ask about drop ship and they weren’t sure about that even though I think he did it at one point.
By the final day everyone in the pro shop knew what I was coming in to ask?. They finally just said to take one from my room. I told them I already did;) and wanted to pay for it so THP wouldn’t get the bill when they found out it was missing.
Wife really loves it
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The robe looks nice.
The fact that [USER=66688]@eddywhitaker[/USER] now has an avatar is a huge win :ROFLMAO::drinks:
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 11697285, member: 1193″]
The fact that [USER=66688]@eddywhitaker[/USER] now has an avatar is a huge win :ROFLMAO::drinks:
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Figured it was about time
[QUOTE=”Hawk, post: 11688099, member: 1193″]
But you also learned that nothing is quite as comforting as the warm embrace of a Tasc thermal blanket.
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I like how in your avatar you’re wearing the thermal blanket :LOL:
I think the gray shirt you guys had was the least breathable
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11699207, member: 19474″]
I like how in your avatar you’re wearing the thermal blanket :LOL:
I think the gray shirt you guys had was the least breathable
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It framed my moobs nicely though :love:
[USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] thanks!!!
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[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11700149, member: 19474″]
[USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] thanks!!!
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Great minds mate and you’re welcome!
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[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11700149, member: 19474″]
[USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] thanks!!!
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[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11700162, member: 54652″]
Great minds mate and you’re welcome!
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Yes, thank you [USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] !
Pepsi looks darker. Tastes better in this glass though;)
[QUOTE=”J4U, post: 11700172, member: 10934″]
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Yes, thank you [USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] !
Pepsi looks darker. Tastes better in this glass though;)
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Spoiled milk would taste better in that glass… and maybe better than Pepsi. Just sayin… π
Good vibes from this experience. Still one for the ages!!!
[QUOTE=”J4U, post: 11700172, member: 10934″]
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Yes, thank you [USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] !
Pepsi looks darker. Tastes better in this glass though;)
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I’m so glad it make it intact. I hope [USER=51106]@Koske[/USER] and Connie’s came through unscathed.
[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11700185, member: 54652″]
I’m so glad it make it intact. I hope [USER=51106]@Koske[/USER] and Connie’s came through unscathed.
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I packed that guy well…in my backpack. No way was I checking it.
[QUOTE=”J4U, post: 11700172, member: 10934″]
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Yes, thank you [USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] !
Pepsi looks darker. Tastes better in this glass though;)
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That makes sense…the bourbon tasting was not your favorite part of the trip :LOL:
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11700288, member: 19474″]
That makes sense…the bourbon tasting was not your favorite part of the trip :LOL:
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To be fair, when you can’t taste it, why bother? π
[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11700305, member: 54652″]
To be fair, when you can’t taste it, why bother? π
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He could feel the burn…and a couple had a significant burn
Couldn’t help it.
Peanut butter whiskey milkshake.
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[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11700327, member: 54652″]
Couldn’t help it.
Peanut butter whiskey milkshake.
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Does it taste the same?
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11700336, member: 19474″]
Does it taste the same?
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Exactly the same. 5 scoops of good vanilla ice cream and 4oz peanut butter whiskey, blend and enjoy. :love:
The Minister said she has to have one of these every night…no she doesn’t.?
[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11700305, member: 54652″]
To be fair, when you can’t taste it, why bother? π
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Still holding out hope, but alas had to grade on burn:drinks:
[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11700327, member: 54652″]
Couldn’t help it.
Peanut butter whiskey milkshake.
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Well? ???
[QUOTE=”USAF Retired, post: 11700662, member: 51894″]
Well? ???
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Looking back though this thread, I really let [USER=3]@JB[/USER] down in the shamble…it was basically him playing against [USER=1193]@Hawk[/USER] and [USER=66688]@eddywhitaker[/USER]…no wonder we lost badly :LOL:
Sadly, I didn’t help much in alt shot either.
I luckily played a little better on the front 9 in singles against [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] but ran out of gas on the back 9.
Must have been the pressure of playing with the boss ? (and the nerves of a THP event in itself, see hole #1 tee shots both days above)
I had a lot of fun in this event.
Getting to know THPers [USER=66688]@eddywhitaker[/USER] [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] [USER=54652]@AuzzieMatt[/USER] around the fire pit at night, the crazy stories [USER=51106]@Koske[/USER] had about his life in the golf industry, and the venue itself will be an unforgettable experience.
[USER=3]@JB[/USER] and [USER=7]@GolferGal[/USER] know how to put on an event to make it really memorable and special (even if you play less than stellar golf on a golf trip).
[QUOTE=”The Dave, post: 11701631, member: 19474″]
Looking back though this thread, I really let [USER=3]@JB[/USER] down in the shamble…it was basically him playing against [USER=1193]@Hawk[/USER] and [USER=66688]@eddywhitaker[/USER]…no wonder we lost badly :LOL:
Sadly, I didn’t help much in alt shot either.
I luckily played a little better on the front 9 in singles against [USER=10934]@J4U[/USER] but ran out of gas on the back 9.
Must have been the pressure of playing with the boss ? (and the nerves of a THP event in itself, see hole #1 tee shots both days above)
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Nah never let me down. Itβs golf, and the only thing that matters is we had a blast.
For your viewing pleasure…
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[QUOTE=”AuzzieMatt, post: 11713395, member: 54652″]
For your viewing pleasure…
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so beautiful
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For your viewing pleasure…
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That is really well done