2015 Hero World Challenge Photos: Discussion Thread

[MJisGOAT]

Some great photos for the two days of coverage (Thursday & Friday). This is about as close to the tour as I'm gonna get.

WRX

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Who is Luke Donald's old caddy caddying for this week? Have any of the OEM switchers showed up with their new clubs or are they under their old contracts until year's end?
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Paul Casey


Greg

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Was that John Wood on Kuch's bag?
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Happened three weeks ago and it was all over the golf news


Greg
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I knew Kuch's caddy change was in the news, but why? Where did his loop go? Who will Hunter have on the bag??
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Kuch and his caddy Lance parted ways, Jon Yarborough (who has caddied for Gary Woodland and most recently Scott Stallings) is going to caddy for Hunter. Jay Haas, Jr. (who was caddied for his brother and most recently for Tim Clark) is going to caddy for Stallings.

There will be more changes by the time the Tour rolls into the Desert for the West Coast Swing.

There were more caddy changes then any of the other 10 years I've been working for Golfwrx.


Greg

[speeder717]

As always, really appreciate the great pictures. Curious as to what the details on ZJ's wedge are... Certainly not the PXG wedge off the rack... Less screws on the back, big PXG logo and looks like more of a dull finish.... Maybe some more fun PXG gear for 2016!

[kratt11]

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[quote name='kratt11' timestamp='1449289119' post='12682854']
[quote name='pga43' timestamp='1449252343' post='12680476']
[quote name='jimb6golf' timestamp='1449248946' post='12680156']
Who is Luke Donald's old caddy caddying for this week? Have any of the OEM switchers showed up with their new clubs or are they under their old contracts until year's end?
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Paul Casey


Greg

[quote name='sigmatt' timestamp='1449242402' post='12679686']
Was that John Wood on Kuch's bag?
[/quote]


Happened three weeks ago and it was all over the golf news


Greg
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I knew Kuch's caddy change was in the news, but why? Where did his loop go? Who will Hunter have on the bag??
[/quote]

Kuch and his caddy Lance parted ways, Jon Yarborough (who has caddied for Gary Woodland and most recently Scott Stallings) is going to caddy for Hunter. Jay Haas, Jr. (who was caddied for his brother and most recently for Tim Clark) is going to caddy for Stallings.

There will be more changes by the time the Tour rolls into the Desert for the West Coast Swing.

There were more caddy changes then any of the other 10 years I've been working for Golfwrx.


Greg
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Has Lance been picked up yet?

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Has Lance been picked up yet?
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From what I've been told by a very reliable source, Lance isn't looking right now. He is being a dad to his daughter. I'm sure there's been offers and by the West Coast swing he may take one.


Greg

[15th Club]

Wow these are great quality pictures. They've always been good, but practice makes perfect!

I really like the swing sequence with Patrick Reed/driver. His pants with the contrasting-color pocket flaps are one of those odd little things that demonstrate the lower body turn of a guy that most would not think of as an athletic swing. But watch, and then try to do that yourself!

Does Reed's driver look short? I am going to look for his club specs now. It looks like a 44" driver.

Edit: I don't see his driver length listed anywhere. Anybody know?

[speeder717]

Looks like Justin Rose is also using the Fujikura Pro (Non tour spec) this week or was at least giving it a shot. We are starting to see quite a few of these Fujikura Pro's in Tour Spec (White writing) and regular (Blue writing). Seems a bit odd since these shafts are not new, they must be fitting into the current line up of all manufactures heads quite well and at a reasonable price!

[speeder717]

Greg, take a player like Kuchar who has no bond whatsoever to Titleist. Does he still get the full treatment as much as a full time Titleist guy when he is getting a wedge made for him? I know they obviously take care of him, but what is the relationship like? Do they try to get him to try other Titleist product or just make him his wedge and part ways quickly?

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Greg, take a player like Kuchar who has no bond whatsoever to Titleist. Does he still get the full treatment as much as a full time Titleist guy when he is getting a wedge made for him? I know they obviously take care of him, but what is the relationship like? Do they try to get him to try other Titleist product or just make him his wedge and part ways quickly?
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Any player who uses or wants to use a Vokey wedge is going to be taken care of by Bob & Aaron. They Titleist Tour Reps aren't going to try to get any player to use anything else Titleist unless that player asks for it.

Greg

[BearQ]

Gotta say Kuch's headcovers along with his always terrible clothing selection are a good laugh. He's such a chill guy maybe he just does is as a joke

[johnstitch]

Some stunning Golf, particularly the approach play. My home town was getting flooded so some pleasant weather and nice surrondings were a bit of an antidote.