You are a long-term supporter with 377 posts. I'm thinking of an LBG 'scholarship' program whereby LBG will pay a portion of the event's cost based on the individual's post count. I know you are in school -- at least you were the last time we met in cyberspace -- so dollars are no doubt tight. So, your case may be extreme. Nevertheless, would such a program be a motivating factor?
And now the hook . . .
What if you really wanted to come, and you had already earned discounts at the 250, 300 and 350 post level. Would the 'hurdle' of 400 be an encouraging circumstance?
If so, I'm thinking we might get something going here . . . and get more than one or two people off the sidelines and into the game!
P.S. This is really golfgnome's idea. I'm just taking all the credit! Unless, of course, it doesn't work out, in which case it will be all his again.
I'm still in school and after looking at how long the graduate school program I'm looking at going into, I might be in school for another 9 years, haha! If it is affordable for me, I would be there in a heartbeat, no question! If it is a matter of me making more posts, I might start making them so fast the counter won't be able to keep up.
Let's put it this way, the golf experience of my life to date is playing at Colonial Country Club (Fort Worth) last year, this school would top that by a long shot.
The inherent problem for me is if the school is after Labor Day. Before Labor Day it might be doable, after it would be pretty tough. Having said that, I certainly wouldn't want the school to be planned around my schedule.
Thanks Lynn and Jeff for thinking of people like me, it means a helluva lot!
Matt
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"In my experience, if you stay with the essentials you WILL build a repeatable swing undoubtedly. If you can master the Imperatives you have a champion" (Vikram).
The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
The inherent problem for me is if the school is after Labor Day. Before Labor Day it might be doable, after it would be pretty tough. Having said that, I certainly wouldn't want the school to be planned around my schedule.
Thanks Lynn and Jeff for thinking of people like me, it means a helluva lot!
Matt
So far, based on my PM box, the pre- and post-Labor Day camps are about evenly divided. Resort costs rachet up after Labor Day, so a late summer event might get the nod.
So far, based on my PM box, the pre- and post-Labor Day camps are about evenly divided. Resort costs rachet up after Labor Day, so a late summer event might get the nod.
It will still be hot as hades down there in September so you may as well do pre-Labor Day so the costs are lower.
Ted will stink as much in July or August as he will in September.
It was you getting wifey to fight your battles for you! Mommy!!!
For most men, wifey and mommy are completely different people. For some, they even serve different functions.
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"In my experience, if you stay with the essentials you WILL build a repeatable swing undoubtedly. If you can master the Imperatives you have a champion" (Vikram).
The reason you can't sustain the lag is because you are so eager to make the club move fast (a reaction to the intent of "hitting it far"). So on a full shot you throw it away too early, which doesn't happen for your short chip. (bts)
Was on the phone this morning with Jeff, Chris Asbell and Ted.
Lots going on behind the scenes, e.g., venue, dates, special guests and participants, LBG logo-ed and personalized tee gifts, tournament and special recognition awards, LBG Student Manual, econo-pricing (subsidized golf and housing ) and format (including a 'day before' Yoda Intro to TGM for those who want to get up to speed before the Fire Hose gets turned on).
This will be a fabulous event -- a true 'homecoming' for those who have read and learned from ol' Yoda and his dedicated crew these past four years -- one that, years into the future and long after I'm gone, attendees will be able to point to with pride and say:
Hybrid Mode
