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PING fitting opportunity

here's the shortlist below - sorry to those who were on but didnt make the final 4

it wont be a shock to know we are looking to fit those selected into one of PINGs 4 current iron models so looking for a good spread of hcaps. other factors were current irons used (anyone with a very new set was dicounted), not having been custom fitted before was an advantage as was struggling with an issue that we feel the current PING range can help with.

user history also taken into account!

ForeRighty
greiginfife
Doug1
Qwerty
GB72
wookie
scottkw2003
NorfolkShaun
Society_Fan
Andy808
BrizoH71
bignev
davidy233
Backwoodsman
London mike 61
Stevelev
Scottac20
coley167
Harpo_72
diesel75
Snelly
 
MikeH said:
here's the shortlist below - sorry to those who were on but didnt make the final 4

it wont be a shock to know we are looking to fit those selected into one of PINGs 4 current iron models so looking for a good spread of hcaps. other factors were current irons used (anyone with a very new set was dicounted), not having been custom fitted before was an advantage as was struggling with an issue that we feel the current PING range can help with.

user history also taken into account!

ForeRighty
greiginfife
Doug1
Qwerty
GB72
wookie
scottkw2003
NorfolkShaun
Society_Fan
Andy808
BrizoH71
bignev
davidy233
Backwoodsman
London mike 61
Stevelev
Scottac20
coley167
Harpo_72
diesel75
Snelly
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OMG I feel really honored to have got to the final twenty :whoo:

I really cannot imagine how the chosen four feel, hope you have an absolutely fantastic day, I think this will be a once in a lifetime day out. Have fun guys :clap:
 
MikeH said:
here's the shortlist below - sorry to those who were on but didnt make the final 4

it wont be a shock to know we are looking to fit those selected into one of PINGs 4 current iron models so looking for a good spread of hcaps. other factors were current irons used (anyone with a very new set was dicounted), not having been custom fitted before was an advantage as was struggling with an issue that we feel the current PING range can help with.

user history also taken into account!

ForeRighty
greiginfife
Doug1
Qwerty
GB72
wookie
scottkw2003
NorfolkShaun
Society_Fan
Andy808
BrizoH71
bignev
davidy233
Backwoodsman
London mike 61
Stevelev
Scottac20
coley167
Harpo_72
diesel75
Snelly
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Soooooo... that's 19 people who need to be wary of, entirely by chance, finding themselves locked in a shed somewhere within the next fortnight - by coincidence in the same shed together?

Don't go down the garden guys...
 
Currently on a ski holiday in Austria with friends and family so have been out all day and consequently, have only just seen this news.

Naturally, I'm delighted, especially as I'm a big Ping fan having had several sets over the years.

Sincere and huge thanks to everyone involved at GM. It's a privilege to be selected and I'm very grateful.

Off out to celebrate now with a few steins of Salzburger Stegl!! :)
 
I am a little bit surprised of what these companys look for.
I can understand why someone who has a very old,or old set gets chosen,i suppose
any new set would be beneficial.
As companys change there sets regulary,surely it would be beneficial for them to show
that changing set regulary does make a difference.
I play i15s would it not be nice to show that the i20s or i25s is better,i presume the answer
is they are not better.
Great opportunity as usual,well done to the four chosen,have a great day.
 
mikepops said:
I almost feel bad to have been selected, but I'm absolutely delighted!

Like most, I entered more in hope than expectation, and once I heard how many had entered I imagined I'd be staring at an empty inbox this afternoon. I was over the moon when I had the email, though it was a nervy 10 minutes whilst I double checked I could have the day off.

Every time I reread the description it sounds better and better - I can't wait. My last experience of a GM outing was the forum meet at The Belfry about five years ago (profile pic was the pic in the mag), and I had a great couple of days, but I'm thinking this should top that!

Whilst the day itself will be a fantastic experience, I'm also looking forward to the impact that a new set of irons may have on my game. I've resisted entering other opportunities as I've been relatively happy with my bag, but I've been struggling with my irons of late (which were c/f, but a while back). I've developed a nasty push/fade which has proven quite destructive of late. Fingers crossed this helps straighten me out.

Will post a write up after the day - and in the meantime I'm off to practice and pray for sunshine...and I'm looking forward to meeting the other lucky three.

Thanks Mike, GM and PING!
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No need to feel bad mate... At least GM have no fear of you selling them on as you haven't hit the big 100 posts for the for sale section yet :rofl:

Only joking and congratulations to you and the other 3 I'm sure you will have an unforgettable experience :thup:
 
MikeH said:
here's the shortlist below - sorry to those who were on but didnt make the final 4

it wont be a shock to know we are looking to fit those selected into one of PINGs 4 current iron models so looking for a good spread of hcaps. other factors were current irons used (anyone with a very new set was dicounted), not having been custom fitted before was an advantage as was struggling with an issue that we feel the current PING range can help with.

user history also taken into account!

ForeRighty
greiginfife
Doug1
Qwerty
GB72
wookie
scottkw2003
NorfolkShaun
Society_Fan
Andy808
BrizoH71
bignev
davidy233
Backwoodsman
London mike 61
Stevelev
Scottac20
coley167
Harpo_72
diesel75
Snelly
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I guess my MP58's are classed as very new then, considering I have never been custom fitted and have just passed the 1000 post mark. Didn't even make the shortlist!! :rant:

Oh well, always next time I guess
 
daveyc2k2 said:
I guess my MP58's are classed as very new then, considering I have never been custom fitted and have just passed the 1000 post mark. Didn't even make the shortlist!! :rant:

Oh well, always next time I guess
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Lots of people didn't make the shortlist so I wouldn't take it to heart, I'm curious to know if there where any subscriber only slots with this opportunity though and if not then that doesn't seem fair.
 
DAVEYBOY said:
Lots of people didn't make the shortlist so I wouldn't take it to heart, I'm curious to know if there where any subscriber only slots with this opportunity though and if not then that doesn't seem fair.
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I'm not taking it to heart, it's just interesting really. I don't fully agree with the subscriber thing though as Mike said before in his "opportunities" post, these are mostly for forumers, but being a subscriber may help your application (although not in my case).

Good luck to everyone picked, I am hugely jealous, I'm sure you will all have an amazing time.
 
DAVEYBOY said:
Lots of people didn't make the shortlist so I wouldn't take it to heart, I'm curious to know if there where any subscriber only slots with this opportunity though and if not then that doesn't seem fair.
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Mikes op said it would be an opportunity for 4 forummers.

Some don't post for years but still have the cheek imo to apply for a great opportunitys,
but give absolutely nothing to the forum,but still make the shortlist.
 
Snelly said:
Currently on a ski holiday in Austria with friends and family so have been out all day and consequently, have only just seen this news.

Naturally, I'm delighted, especially as I'm a big Ping fan having had several sets over the years.

Sincere and huge thanks to everyone involved at GM. It's a privilege to be selected and I'm very grateful.

Off out to celebrate now with a few steins of Salzburger Stegl!! :)
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Break a leg - or is it only actors you say that to?

Congrats to all the winners.
 
MikeH said:
So... the moment many of you have been waiting for the announcement of the PING irons fitting opportunity on April 9

As previously mentioned we had a lot of applicants for this and I'm sorry we can only offer it up to 4 of yous

The lucky 4 are....

David Snelson (Snelly)
Brian Healy (BrizoH71)
Mike Hyde (mikepops)
Simon Bailey (wookie)

Confirmation emails on the way to you

Thanks to everyone who put their name forward for this - I know it's disappointing to not make the final 4 but there will more opportunities to come this year so stay tuned
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Thanks for the opportunity, and congrats and good luck to the winners. BTW, it has to be in Gainsborough, surely.
 
Hugely jealous too, particularly as my opportunities will be severely limited by working at a school, so term time opportunities are probably the only time I'll get.

Well done all, can't wait to here the full details.
 
daveyc2k2 said:
I guess my MP58's are classed as very new then, considering I have never been custom fitted and have just passed the 1000 post mark. Didn't even make the shortlist!! :rant:

Oh well, always next time I guess
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Going from Mizuno to Ping would be like being transferred to Man Utd from Liverpool :whistle:
 
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