Shanks Shootout updates(RD 1)

[Stitch]

We are just about to get things under way here in SC...Check in here today for some updates and results.

james price 343
chad roberts 389
trevor consavage 397(1st round winner of longest ball)
henry kurusz 365
kevin shook 364
scott boyer 371
steve thacker 369
baxter stegall ob
matt eicholtz ob
kurt osterman 354
james nelson 374
garrett gardner ob
dustin merrill 359
brad skupaka 369
jeff crittenden 383
josh wooton 361
matt riggs ob
rock hicks 360
josh porter 355
steve monroe 385
kyle blakley 414(he did not get into the longest ball buy in)
patrick hopper 377
daniel eskew ob
cj morely 378
eddie cruz 351
deek hines 355
ryan gregnol ob
steve magan 370
brandon davis 338
charlie hamrick 351
mike brody 313
joe shuba ob
chad abbs 311
ken newton ob

wind changed right now for the second round. as we sit, the cut line for the 2nd round is at 359.

I (mike) will update as we finish the 2nd part of the first round.

[Stitch]

Several changes after finishing round 2.

Joe Shuba 419

As of right now Mike Brody is holding the cut line with 366.
Round 3 is about to start and 366 is the number to beat for those not already over that number.

[mr18]

It's getting out of control here.  Took 401 to make the finals and 414 is the shortest in the finals so far.  Patrick Hopper is leading with a ridiculous 428 and Consavage in 2nd with 424

[mr18]

Consavage and Hopper were both down to their 6th ball

[baxt3r]

Wow!      Those are some impressive numbers. 

Has the wind changed direction?  If its still like it was earlier those numbers are amazing.

[mr18]

Oh my, glad I was here! Shuba just hit 1 to Raleigh....431 and that's all she wrote.  Congrats to Joe Shuba and Patrick Hopper

[baxt3r]

Holy crap!!!            


Congratulations are certainly in order. 

[BigRed1]

craaazzzyyyy!!!!

[magoo]

Good thing Robbie used those restricted flight balls

[IrishBomber]

Mark my words, Shuba will be the 2009 RE/MAX WLDC Winner. 

[mr18]

IrishBomber, this was the 1st time I have ever seen Mr. Shuba perform and I will agree with you 100%.  Absolutely amazing.

[koolaid]

I wouldn't go so far as handing Shuba the world championship. That is a little bit of an overstatement and I think several guys might just take offense to that.

HOWEVER......

I would certainly have to say that he is up there in the very elite class of guys who have a more than excellant chance of winning it all....if this weekend is an indication of how he competes in every event. Remember, the worlds has many many rounds (or so I've heard) and consistancy is as much a part of who wins as raw power. That's not to say he is not consistant just that he would have to be very consistant that weekend to win. He is amazing to watch for sure and the sky is the limit for him. He is one of the few guys out there that serperate themselves into an elite class.

In other words, Shuba is a guy who I would pay money to see compete!

Lance Guest

[IrishBomber]

IF he is on, the IF is always the exception.  IF he is on, it is my opinion that he is damn near unbeatable, did not mean any disrespect to all the other elite hitters.  Plus, I like to stay on his good side

[shanker]

ive been competing for bout 5 years now. When i compete i am caught up in what im doin so im not really watching my competition. But when you host a shootout and run the box you see first hand whats up.These guys have some ridiculous fast hands or are just flat out big ol biscuits. Very impressed in what i saw. Just glad i had a buy in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and the final round.lol. These guys are serious and have a drive for their drive. These guys are raisin the bar in long drive. Not only are these guys fast and fit, these guys have great fundamentals. Thats the most important. What I learned by having a birds eye view is this; I cant expect to get any longer if i continue to grip the club neutral. Thats the scoring grip for those good golfers. But if you wanna compete in long drive you have to have a long drive grip to better release them hands. I will be easing the left a lil more in the fingers and the right more in the palm. Better, quicker release equals more speed more power. Lil by lil for the Shank. Great job guys. Thanks for the lesson.

[brigzy78]

Whats the shank shootout and how do I enter???  Please reply back at brigzy78@yahoo.com