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[bmfgolf]

Hey guys,

I will be playing in the Waste Management Phoenix Open with my father this coming Monday.  I will live update in this thread, and will have an article published on the front page probably by Tuesday.

My question for you guys is- what do you want to see?  I will obviously get range pics, many pics/videos of our pro on the course, and theres a possibility of a post round interview/WITB, depending on how willing the dude is.  But is there anything else you want me to take note of/ask him?  

I'll have an inside the ropes range/clubhouse pass on Monday, and then maybe some extra tickets for every day of the tournament if someone wanted some.

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[bmfgolf]

0 views and replies?  nothing? ;(

[NuG]

Which pro are you playing with? Just relax and have a good time, don't be whipping out your phone on every shot it will be a distraction.

When I played my pro am I was tense on the front, played horrible then had a beer and cigar on the turn, relaxed and shot a 3 over on the back at Torrey South.

[nords21]

bmfgolf, on 23 January 2013 - 09:53 PM, said:

Hey guys,

I will be playing in the Waste Management Phoenix Open with my father this coming Monday.  I will live update in this thread, and will have an article published on the front page probably by Tuesday.

My question for you guys is- what do you want to see?  I will obviously get range pics, many pics/videos of our pro on the course, and theres a possibility of a post round interview/WITB, depending on how willing the dude is.  But is there anything else you want me to take note of/ask him?  

I'll have an inside the ropes range/clubhouse pass on Monday, and then maybe some extra tickets for every day of the tournament if someone wanted some.

I saw the Kapalua tag, I have played in Da Game many many times, Ron still running the show I'm sure?
Having played in the Mercedes Championships at Kapalua and having been around golf all my life. The one thing that still impresses me is the ease in which most tour players swing. Their mechanics are so good they don't have to kill it.
Find the slowest looking swing out there are behold the quantum physics at work, amazing.

Also some of the hotties in the gallery, you are going to so cal for gods sake !!  


nords21

[bmfgolf]

nords21, on 24 January 2013 - 08:43 AM, said:

bmfgolf, on 23 January 2013 - 09:53 PM, said:

Hey guys,

I will be playing in the Waste Management Phoenix Open with my father this coming Monday.  I will live update in this thread, and will have an article published on the front page probably by Tuesday.

My question for you guys is- what do you want to see?  I will obviously get range pics, many pics/videos of our pro on the course, and theres a possibility of a post round interview/WITB, depending on how willing the dude is.  But is there anything else you want me to take note of/ask him?  

I'll have an inside the ropes range/clubhouse pass on Monday, and then maybe some extra tickets for every day of the tournament if someone wanted some.

I saw the Kapalua tag, I have played in Da Game many many times, Ron still running the show I'm sure?
Having played in the Mercedes Championships at Kapalua and having been around golf all my life. The one thing that still impresses me is the ease in which most tour players swing. Their mechanics are so good they don't have to kill it.
Find the slowest looking swing out there are behold the quantum physics at work, amazing.

Also some of the hotties in the gallery, you are going to so cal for gods sake !!  


nords21

Going to *Scottsdale haha.  Here's the list of confirmed players, I'm thinking my top choices are Pavernik, Kuehne, Henley, Wittenburg



Confirmed
1
William McGirt
2
Joey Snyder
3
Ted Potter Jr
4
Shawn Stefani
5
Luke Guthrie
6
Robert Streb
7
Richard Lee
8
Casey Wittenburg
9
Jeff Klauk
10
Colt Knost
11
Russell Henley
12
Billy Horschel
13
Joe Ogilvie
14
Stephen Ames
15
Josh Teater
16
Hank Kuehne
17
Daniel Summeryhays
18
Kevin Stadler
19
Ken Duke
20
Kevin Sutherland
21
Chris Stroud
22
Kris Blanks
23
Jesper Parnevik
24
Chris Kirk

[bmfgolf]

Update: We are in the sponsor's pick group, so we will have the first selection, out of the above list plus any other pro who gets in late and wants another practice round, etc.  Thoughts?  I'm thinkiung Jesper, Kuehne, Wittenburg?

[Timanator]

A perspective from a houstonian. Wm is not doing well, they stopped bonuses for employees in their base office, but still has the dough to sponsor a golf tourney. Odd business practice?

[Vintage1976]

bmfgolf, on 24 January 2013 - 11:22 PM, said:

Update: We are in the sponsor's pick group, so we will have the first selection, out of the above list plus any other pro who gets in late and wants another practice round, etc.  Thoughts?  I'm thinkiung Jesper, Kuehne, Wittenburg?

I'd go Jesper, Henley (thought rookies were exempt?), or Keuhne.

I am sooooo jealous.

[bmfgolf]

Any one else? not sure why this didnt get any attn haha

[imakaveli]

Parnevik!!! You will have a fantastic time!

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[Bitz22]

Play with Parnevik, maybe his nanny will be there following his group!

[eddie_max]

Kris Blanks is known to be a good time.  Search his name on here and you'll find an interesting thread about his interests...

[Tmiller72]

Not the most exciting list ever, but that's a Monday pro-am for you.  I'd probably pick Henley since he's one of the hottest golfer's on the planet right now.  Jesper would probably be my second choice.  Being a veteran, he's probably got some good stories to tell.  Just don't mention Tiger to him.

[bmfgolf]

Update: Just got back from sponsors dinner, playing with Russell Henley tomorrow.  Can anyone inform me on how to update this thread from my iPhone?

[Tmiller72]

Type in Golfwrx.com in your browser.  Works fine.

[w8liftr]

Have fun and share your experience in your own way.

[woody1351]

would play with luke guthrie bc he is from a small town abour an hour from me.

[jbrunone]

Henley will be a good time..grab lots of pics!

[Jim Clark]

Why a Monday pro-am? Isn't Wed the norm?

[YMark]

Jim Clark, on 28 January 2013 - 09:12 AM, said:

Why a Monday pro-am? Isn't Wed the norm?

There is more than one pro-am:



Monday

Practice rounds.
10 a.m.: Leslie’s Swimming Pool Supplies Pro-Am, TPC Stadium Course.

Tuesday

Practice rounds.
10 a.m.: R.S. Hoyt Jr. Family Foundation Dream Day Activities — Motivational speeches by PGA Tour professionals, trick-shot show, junior-golf clinic presented by Ping. Located on the TPC Champions Course practice range.
11 a.m.: CBS Outdoor Special Olympics Open — Located at the TPC Scottsdale putting green, the Special Olympics Open features 10 Special Olympian athletes, 10 celebrities or sports stars and 10 business leaders from the community. The event is open to all ticket holders and media and lasts about an hour.

Wednesday

8:30 a.m.: Annexus Pro-Am, TPC Stadium Course.
3:30 p.m.: The Phoenix Suns Charities Shot at Glory presented by Snell & Wilmer, TPC Scottsdale 16th hole.
3:30 p.m.: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens. The headlining act will be Smasht.

Thursday

7:30 a.m.: First round.
3:30 p.m.: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens. The headlining act will be Dierks Bentley at 8p.m.

Friday

7:30 a.m.: Second round.
3:30 p.m.: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens. The headlining act will be O.A.R.

Saturday

9 a.m.: Third round.
3:30 p.m.: Coors Light Birds Nest entertainment tent opens. Featured act: Metal Head.
All day: Green Out, everybody is encouraged to wear green to support the green/eco-sensitive efforts of the tournament.

Sunday

9 a.m.: Fourth round.

Monday

7 a.m.: AirSprint Post Open Pro-Am at TPC Stadium Course.
Note: Events subject to change.

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[Ab34]

Have fun!

[Lefty94]

Isn't this the tourny where BUbba was auctioning off the chance to play with him in the pro-am for like $100,000? If so did anyone bite. Also what happens if Bubba doesn't play bc he still has the flu, does that guy get his $$$ back?

[Lefty94]

Timanator, on 24 January 2013 - 11:27 PM, said:

A perspective from a houstonian. Wm is not doing well, they stopped bonuses for employees in their base office, but still has the dough to sponsor a golf tourney. Odd business practice?

My guess is it's due to a mutli-year contractual obligation. Just like Wachovia/Wells Fargo. When Wells Fargo bought Wachovia during the recession they weren't real keen on having their name attached to the spectacle that the media had turned golf sponsorship into. Which was a witch hunt on the supposed corporate greed/excess, i.e. people losing homes but banks sponsoring golf. But they were contractually obligated hence the rename to the Quail Hollow Championship. My guess is the WM has a similar contract. However my guess and only my guess would be if another sponsor stepped up at or above the same level they could be let out of the contract, but not really sure on that.

[YMark]

Lefty94, on 28 January 2013 - 11:39 AM, said:

Isn't this the tourny where BUbba was auctioning off the chance to play with him in the pro-am for like $100,000? If so did anyone bite. Also what happens if Bubba doesn't play bc he still has the flu, does that guy get his $$$ back?

I believe it was $50k and last I heard, there were no takers.

[bmfgolf]

Story will be published soon

[bmfgolf]

I have at least 8-10 videos of the range with various players, and a ton on the course with Russell Henley.  As for now, here's the few pics I took, (Sorry I don't know how to rotate the two pics.

[Imp]

Looked like fun! They had an hour of coverage on GC today. I even think I saw Greg taking Pics on 16 with Bubba and Phelps!

--kC

[H.A. Kerr]

Watching the replay.

Just watched the WM CEO stuff the closest shot and make birdie. I hope that stands, as it gives everyone with swings that horrible-looking hope.

[jtoddaz]

Off topic, but I just saw on your itinerary that OAR is headlining the "Nest" tonight. Seen em here open for DMB. I may head over there! Oh, and cool pics, glad it turned out to be some nice weather this week.