2015 U.S. Open Prediction Contest: Win a Callaway XR Driver and Fairway!

[Wally Fairway]

"I want outrageous speed with a Callaway XR Driver”!"

Jordan Spieth -6

Kevin Na -6

Brian Stuard -6

couple of things:

a) I don't think the 2nd or 3rd picks rally matter because if I recall correctly the winner of these has always been a first pick

b) lots of players still need to qualify

So close to a new driver, and yet I'm not disappointed at all.

J. Spieth -5

C. Kirk -6

D. Willett -6

Congrats to inthehole (if I figured this correctly)

[mvmac]

Edit: Update coming. Please stay tuned.

[onthehunt526]

J. Spieth -5 C. Kirk -6 D. Willett -6

No Mike I cry foul, he didn't write out the "full names" of his picks, so by rule he should be disqualified

[onthehunt526]

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You even bolded it in the Rules, Mike... First and Last have to be written out I think @HastyElephant wins the Driver

[Silent]

Congrats @inthehole and @HastyElephant ! Nice going and great prices.

[Golfingdad]

No Mike I cry foul, he didn't write out the "full names" of his picks, so by rule he should be disqualified

You even bolded it in the Rules, Mike... First and Last have to be written out I think @HastyElephant wins the Driver

I don't know about that ... IMO, I think it's pretty easy to understand the intent, or the 'principle', to use a golf term, of the rule here.  Too many people in previous contests have made picks like "tigs" or "eldrick" or "rors" or "DJ" or even "jordan," and the point of the rule is to help remind people that there needs to be some clarity.  His first initial with his full last name is pretty clear.

I mean, if we're going to take the rule that literally, then I vote that @HastyElephant is disqualified as well (as is every other person in the entire contest) because 'Jordan Spieth" is not his full name ...

his full name is Jordan Alexander Spieth.

Hey, a rules a rule, right?

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However, that said ... it is worth noting that you may have a point, albeit for the wrong reason, because it appears that @inthehole didn't write out the Callaway phrase as requested in the very first rule:

To enter, post your answer right here in this thread along with the text " I want outrageous speed with a Callaway XR Driver”! ".

[mvmac]

I'm out right now so I'll announce the winners in a couple hours. The problem with @inthehole 's entry is that he didn't include the Callaway phrase. The full name part is just there to avoid confusion or for guys posting nicknames. It's clear he picked Jordan Spieth.

[iacas]

The purpose of writing the full name out is simply to differentiate between someone writing "Watson" (Bubba? Tom?) or "Rickie" (Barnes? Fowler?). The phrase is required and @inthehole 's entry is invalid.

[Missouri Swede]

I'm out right now so I'll announce the winners in a couple hours. The problem with @inthehole's entry is that he didn't include the Callaway phrase. The full name part is just there to avoid confusion or for guys posting nicknames. It's clear he picked Jordan Spieth.

[quote name="iacas" url="/t/81957/2015-u-s-open-prediction-contest-win-a-callaway-xr-driver-and-fairway/162#post_1159171"]The purpose of writing the full name out is simply to differentiate between someone writing "Watson" (Bubba? Tom?) or "Rickie" (Barnes? Fowler?). The phrase is required and @inthehole 's entry is invalid.[/quote] Too bad. That's like a DQ for signing an incorrect score card. :~(

[onthehunt526]

The purpose of writing the full name out is simply to differentiate between someone writing "Watson" (Bubba? Tom?) or "Rickie" (Barnes? Fowler?). The phrase is required and @inthehole 's entry is invalid.

So first initial is OK, as long as its clearly who you were picking? The Rules CLEARLY say first and last name.... First initial isn't a first name Erik and Mike...

[onthehunt526]

I don't know about that ... IMO, I think it's pretty easy to understand the intent, or the 'principle', to use a golf term, of the rule here.  Too many people in previous contests have made picks like "tigs" or "eldrick" or "rors" or "DJ" or even "jordan," and the point of the rule is to help remind people that there needs to be some clarity.  His first initial with his full last name is pretty clear. I mean, if we're going to take the rule that literally, then I vote that @HastyElephant is disqualified as well (as is every other person in the entire contest) because 'Jordan Spieth" is not his full name ... his full name is Jordan Alexander Spieth. Hey, a rules a rule, right? [rule]However, that said ... it is worth noting that you may have a point, albeit for the wrong reason, because it appears that @inthehole didn't write out the Callaway phrase as requested in the very first rule: [COLOR=181818] To enter, post your answer right here in this thread along with the text [COLOR=A52A2A]"[/COLOR] [/COLOR][COLOR=A52A2A] I want outrageous speed with a Callaway XR Driver”! ". [/COLOR][COLOR=181818] [/COLOR]

It just says first and last name...

[iacas]

So first initial is OK, as long as its clearly who you were picking? The Rules CLEARLY say first and last name.... First initial isn't a first name Erik and Mike...

Chill, man. I posted what the intent is. So did Mike. His entry is invalid because of the missing phrase anyway.

[onthehunt526]

OK, point taken, Erik

[iacas]

OK, point taken, Erik

Thank you. I'm out but does anyone see who won second?

[boogielicious]

Quote:

Originally Posted by onthehunt526

OK, point taken, Erik

Thank you.

I'm out but does anyone see who won second?

@Wally Fairway posted Spieth at -6 and was the first entry that was closest to -5.  No one else did -5.

[mvmac]

Congrats to @HastyElephant for wining the XR driver!

and to @Wally Fairway for winning the fairway wood!

To claim your prize (you have 48 hours), post in this thread and send me a PM with your name, shipping address and what club (Standard or Pro)/shaft/loft you want.

[billchao]

Congrats, guys!

[nevets88]

Great picks winners. Happy driving.

I want outrageous speed with a Callaway XR driver!

Tiger Woods -15

John Senden -15

Darren Clarke -15