TRAILBLAZER RESPONSES

dschom5
2,664 Posts
Sat, May 9 2020 9:08 AM

Thanks for the recognition everyone, been a long time and a lot of cash spent on balls and clubs.  Thanks for the pictures from another life Deena, I was a stud back then, don't know what happened, and Paul, I was much better in the ring than I am at this game, just saying.Nice to know there are a few who have been here longer. My how this game has changed over the years.  Still the best fake golf game online.  Thanks WGT.
 
Dangerous Dan Schommer


topaz53
329 Posts
Mon, May 18 2020 2:31 AM

What a surprise to see my name in a wgt forum.
Back in Feb. 2012 someone said to me ,there is a golf game i think you might like.
My reply was , i have never,ever played real golf ,why would i want to play an online golf game . Three months later i decided to take a look and as they say the rest is history.
i have always played this game for fun and along the way i have met some great people that i can truly say they are my friends and always will be.
So thank you very much for the acknowledgement and well done to every other player that has stayed the course for many years ,are we all insane lol .






IRISHKING1916 wrote ""
22 May 2020 at 3:41 AM
Thank you for the kind aknowledgement Sir, Very kind of you! 
Regards
Karl



giraldin wrote "Question reply"
18 May 2020 at 8:50 AM
Hello, his name is Karl, but lovingly in our CC Transgressional we call him KING KARL




mohaviegreen wrote "PDB1"
30 Jun 2020 at 11:09 PM
Hi there. You'll have to excuse for not knowin' what I did to get a trophy. Sure is a nice trophy though and I thank ya for it.       mo



TaterNater wrote "award"
30 Jun 2020 at 5:39 AM
thanks for the acknowledgement like blue been here almost since the beginning .. cheers



claremoreblue wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
28 Jun 2020 at 11:27 PM
Thank you for the accalodes, been around here since almost the beginning lol. Much fun and made manyfriends from around the world! 



Kalliste wrote "Kick Ass Dedication"
04 Jun 2020 at 3:59 PM
Many thanks Paul. Wonderful trophy....I am overwhelmed. Listee x


KnuckleWoods wrote "Thanks !"
03 Jul 2020 at 3:50 AM
Thank you very much for the recognition and the wall posts . Very much appreciated .


Kurtsbuford wrote "pdb1"
01 Jul 2020 at 8:55 AM
Thanks for the recognition and trophy, much appreciated, and yes,  many years and still going!!!


headhacker
97 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 4:00 PM

Thanks pdb1 - appreciate the effort and the recognition. Hope everyone is staying safe and active. Happy to have WGT during these times.

KennyPerry 8 Posts

Fri, Jul 3 2020 5:06 PM

Thanks for the fun round of golf today and the recognition!
My account started...
Member Since 18 Jan 2008
I got really good early and then they bumped me up so fast I couldn't even hit some of the fairways.
The better you got the farther back they moved your t-box.
I also have only ever played on a Mac, hence the high score.
The game looks terrible on my 5K iMac but looks very good on my iPad Pro.
 
Cheers!






olazabal
85 Posts
Fri, Jul 3 2020 1:21 AM

I'm welling up here.  Thank you very much.   Only took 12 years to get a trophy picture on my profile.  Cheers )


bluey403
1,459 Posts
Sat, Jul 4 2020 7:53 PM
Cheers man, doing a great job compiling this list. Thanks for the trophy
I am probably here under false pretensis.Although I signed up in 2009, back then probably only played half a dozen CTTH games. Had never even played a golf game before and had no idea.
Actually got serious in June 2011. Remember playing the VUSO qualifier at Congressional and best score was 127, Royal St Georges qualifier was worse about 144. Played pretty much everyday since then. Played real golf with several other members, chatted and made friends on skype etc
Fair to say I am not as keen these days, but involved with a sensational group of people in a wonderful country club and without that would be no longer here
Pete.


mohaviegreen
390 Posts
Sun, Jul 5 2020 6:13 PM
Thank you for the award all. First I've ever gotten. Didn't know there were awards, didn't know what this was for either. Had to look up pdb1 to find out. Been a member since 11/6/2009, somewhere around there. WGT has been a great past time for me. Spent a few bucks here, but no complaints at all. Pretty good game for a game. I noticed a couple friends of mine here, Clairmoreblue and Woogster. Congrats fella's and Congrats to all. I think this is a pretty nice way to show recognition. Alrighty, hit em straight fella's and who knows, might see one of ya's out there on the course sometime. Take care and stay safe all.....mo


Redemporor
94 Posts
Tue, Jul 7 2020 5:02 PM
Thanks for that Paul.  Was a bit of a buzz getting this.  I must be honest, I thought it may have been a spam when it came to my messages but I did a bit of searching and came up with this forum.  So once again, thanks mate and keep well.
Cheers,
Redemporor ( Peter )

TDHarvey 418 Posts

Wed, Jul 8 2020 8:36 PM

pretty cool thread....myself and pekk24 both joined the same week in 2009...have played thousands of rounds with Rich....youd think we would be better lol


bigcountry317
4,149 Posts
Sun, Jul 12 2020 12:56 PM
Very cool thread, Paul, thanks for including me and for the nice trophy you left on my wall!
Time does fly, but it has been a helluva fun ride! :-)
-bc-


Stip wrote "Kind Sir"
16 Jul 2020 at 4:13 PM
This "Trailblazer Award" is bitter-sweet. So much time has passed and I am still a Legend. Goes to show I am a slow learner...lol
More importantly, I thank you very much for your time & effort generating all these aforementioned awards, That, my good man, is much appreciated.
Take care.



vabighack wrote "award"
14 Jul 2020 at 6:04 PM
Thany you for the award. hard to believe I have been on here this long.  Hit em straight.



Finks wrote "Award"
14 Jul 2020 at 12:27 PM
Thanks for the award, can't believe it's been so long but still enjoying the game



Trinbagoboy wrote "Thank you for the trophy it made my 64th birthday much more fun"
12 Jul 2020 at 9:46 AM
Very much appreciate all the hard work you did to compile the list
Best regards
Robert aka Trinbagoboy

Trinbagoboy 254 Posts

Sat, Jul 11 2020 11:31 AM

Thank you for the recognition WGT although I actually joined in 2007 but due to a glitch you guys had with the original beta release I had to rejoin in 2009. If I remember correctly it had something to do with Facebook logins.
Anyways it has been a joy to play the game even if it has cost me thousands, back when I could afford to do so, over the years.
I have met some really great people in that time and more recently have met many more through playing in The world Cup with my club Brookline CC.
Most of the people mentioned here would have started playing on the PC version and hopefully due to this exercise WGT might realize that although mobile arcade type games  might be the future it is your core support who has allowed you to grow and become one of the most if not the most popular golf game on the planet.
I am trying to come to grips with the PCEA version that has been released. But after almost 19 years it is proving to be very difficult too change what is basically imprinted on my memory when it come to the greens and winds which seem to play vastly different on the App as opposed to the old flash version.
I turn 64 today so in effect have played this game in my 40''s 50's and 60's
Isn't it time there was a seniors tour Ha Ha
Thank you again for the award and recognition
Robert aka Trinbagoboy



simovoice wrote ""
12 Jul 2020 at 7:34 AM
tyvm for the trophy, appreciated it
Stay well,
Simo



PRIESTESS wrote "Award:)"
08 Jul 2020 at 4:46 AM
Very thoughtful. Thank You. Tried to walk away a few times but the special moments are hard to wipe off the drive:) 
Kurtsburford has been here a long time also. He hangs on well



smittji wrote "Trophy"
07 Jul 2020 at 7:03 PM
Thank you for the trophy ! Very good idea and huge endeavour, well done !! 
 
Jim



Stevieg314 wrote "hi!"
07 Jul 2020 at 5:53 PM
that was nice of you to send that award!   TY 
Steffy



JJ656 wrote "Thanks"
06 Jul 2020 at 10:55 PM
Thank you for the kind words and trophy:)  Sorry it took so long to respond, been away from any technology for the past week!
JJ.


Lgacord wrote "Wow"
06 Jul 2020 at 9:45 AM
Thank you for the award...I never get any awards haha so I'm stoked. Feeling special!!
Larry



BIGAL123 wrote "TROPHY"
05 Jul 2020 at 4:26 PM
Paul -
 
Thank you for the trophy !!  Well done.



ThreeSpot wrote "Thanks!"
05 Jul 2020 at 12:59 PM
I really appreciate the post and trophy!
 


JrPapa wrote "Trailblazer"
04 Jul 2020 at 11:42 AM
Thank you, sir! It has been a long time and so many things have changed! Still such a great game! I took a long break but have been poking around as of late.
 
Cheers! 



tseeqhim wrote "WGT Trailblazer"
03 Jul 2020 at 6:59 PM
Thank you very much for the award and all of your dedication in recognizing all of the long-time WGTers, Paul! :-)


Cotton949
376 Posts
Sat, Jul 18 2020 2:05 PM
Thanks pdb1, I appreciate it.
Jim

DaTurk 15 Posts

Sat, Jul 18 2020 6:34 AM

Thanks for the Award and making me feel really OLD!  After coming to this game from another one that was dying at the time ( Jack Nicklaus Series) GBC the Golden Bear Challenge, I really didn’t like it at first!  But hands down one of the best online games out here now!


flicklives
33 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 9:46 PM
Thanks pdb1 for the award.
I'm not a computer gamer, and am a very beginner real golfer.
I found WGT by accident surfing the web in 2009 and got hooked.
Its a great game, with great players. I've enjoyed many hours of
great fun. Thanks for your efforts on this. 


SteveOx
699 Posts
Mon, Jul 20 2020 8:10 PM
lol  Wow this is awesome.. Been back for 3 days and already winning Trophy's!!   Thanks pdb1  is really good to see you boys.  Member since September 2009.


tramilleo wrote "BDAY"
30 Jul 2020 at 5:38 PM
Happy Birthday Young man
 
 
 
weylon



Golfspieler wrote "Trophy "
27 Jul 2020 at 6:34 PM
Thanks for the trophy ! Feel motivated to go out and play again now !



reddog1965 wrote "Thank you"
27 Jul 2020 at 5:46 AM
Thanks for the trophy not only for me but for all.
reddog



ozysouthpaw wrote "Thank you!"
26 Jul 2020 at 12:56 AM
Cheers for the trophy mate.
Not expected but appreciated just the same.
A great thing you are doing for all the "Old timers" :-)
Regards
Mike.

ozysouthpaw 2,054 Posts

Tue, Jul 21 2020 2:20 AM

Very cool thread. I played against both TDHarvey and pekk24 in this years World Cup, didn't realise until now I joined 12 months before they did , Feb 2008 :-)

reddog1965 1,184 Posts

Tue, Jul 21 2020 5:27 AM

Wow never knew how many long time players are still on beside me. June 2008 for me, keep it going.


Ironton wrote "Thanks!"
23 Jul 2020 at 9:46 PM
Thanks for the award. Very much appreciated.  I see youve done a great many of these.... very nice of you.
kudos
 
Hit em straight!

DoctorLarry 3,901 Posts

Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:46 PM

Awesome post. pdb1 !
I don't know a lot of those players but I do recognize quite a number that are still active and that are worthy or recognition.  Even as a relative "noob", I appreciate all they have done to help other players  and I appreciate all you have done.
Congratulations and Thank You.


gavd999
2,619 Posts
Tue, Aug 4 2020 5:55 AM
Just noticed this on my profile, thanks for the recognition PDB1

Beryman 8,910 Posts

Mon, Aug 10 2020 8:41 AM

the recognition is greatly appreciated and very unexpected...gracias!!


leenyx
4 Posts
Sat, Aug 15 2020 9:58 AM
Thanks a lot, a happy clicker since Nov 2009.


cgiles wrote "Thanks"
16 Aug 2020 at 11:32 AM
Thanks for the "kickass recognition award" 
Very thoughtful and much appreciated 
 



RUSAVED wrote "Thanks..."
10 Aug 2020 at 9:11 PM
...For the Kickass recognition trophy. It's been a long haul and have seen many changes from the first course - Kiawah B9 to where we are now. Thanks again! Tracy.



PRIESTESS wrote "Wall Post."
07 Aug 2020 at 12:12 PM
I certainly have enjoyed kicking some of the big boys azzes over the years:)   
Many thanks


gr8flbob
588 Posts
Tue, Aug 18 2020 2:36 PM
Thanks for the WGT geezer trophy! For me it should come with an ' * '; I joined in March 2009, but found the game so difficult to play I stopped for a year, after a few frustrating rounds.
A year later I gave it another go, determined to learn what worked and what didn't , and (being a retired engineer) began taking data on different spins, carry & roll for all my clubs, wind influence, etc etc..
I also combed the forums for useful nuggets of info, and contributed my results to the discussion if it seemed that would help. Since then it's been 2 - 4 games a day for the last 10 years, rain or shine.


AtlantaCoaster
627 Posts
Sat, Sep 12 2020 11:22 AM
Thanks for sending the award.  My join date was February 2009...but in fact, I had actually played WGT for some months before that starting in late 2008 - though I did not "sign up" right away......quite frankly, I wasn't sure what I had found.
There were only TWO CTTH games available when I joined - Kiawah (Front 9) and Bali Hai.  No stroke play and no other courses.  No Pro Shop.  No choice of balls - EVERYONE played with the silly putty starter "free" ball that still exists today.  Everyone played with the same set of starter clubs as well.
Like I said - I was not sure exactly what WGT was supposed to be - I thought it was a promotion for Kiawah Golf at first.
Finally...eventually Stroke Play was rolled out.....Front 9 of Kiawah ONLY - the Back 9 of Kiawah got Stroke Play some months later.
In the meantime, I played.  I got good at it - though it was tough to control the ball because it performed the same as the starter ball still does today.
At some point Tiers came along - but at first there were only 4 Tiers - Hack, Amateur, Pro, and Master.  Levels did not exist at all - I think those came around 2014? (my best guess).
We played it in that very basic state for about a year.....and then Bethpage Black landed - a CTTH (Front 9) came first and then Stroke Play on all 18 holes became available.
There were distinct problems SUCH AS on Bethpage Hole #5, the driver (which I think had a Max distance of 225) could not drive the basic starter ball far enough to reach the fairway!  All of us were raising holy hell about it in the forums....Everyone was fed up with playing WGT because we always knew we would be in the short/right side fairway bunkers on the drive on Bethpage #5.  There were other sorrows, too. On Bethpage #7 the green was not reachable in 2 shots either - the hole was simply longer than anyone's firepower with the basic clubs and ball.

After a week or 2 of this, WGT rolled out the Pro Shop - everyone could now get longer clubs and there were some ball choices as well - a small variety BUT the available items cured the problems I identified above.
Those early days were some unique times.  LOL
 
Thanks for the Memories,   AtlantaCoaster


InterCad
7 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 7:53 AM
Thank you, for the recognition, of being one of the few who began this journey some year's ago with tournaments sponoring St Jude Children Hospital. The game has come along way since then, to say the least.

seniorbruno 484 Posts

Wed, Sep 16 2020 4:46 PM

Thanks for the trophy, Paul ! I remember starter balls, fast meters and 220yd drivers. The Kiawah greens didn't seem so screwy then. Somehow we managed to master what we had and shoot decent scores. Appreciate what you're doing.

seniorbruno 491 Posts

Mon, Sep 14 2020 11:26 AM

Started Dec 2008. Been a long ride. Joined East Coast  2012.


mgk110001
24 Posts
Wed, Sep 16 2020 5:32 PM
Thx for the Trailblazer award.  Still love this game!  Where has the time gone?
 
thx for starting this forum string

MrEd 21 Posts

Sat, Sep 12 2020 7:04 PM

Thanks for the shout out... much appreciated.
 
Mr Ed


DuFussMcGoo
2,526 Posts
Sun, Sep 27 2020 8:57 PM
Thank you for the recognition. It is truly appreciated. Tomorrow is my 73rd birthday and you have given me a memorable present.
I've often thought about the WGT Trailblazers, but had no idea you had done major research in this...I DO MEAN MAJOR!!!!!
I feel there is a select few of "Distinguished Gentlemen" that do some outstanding work regarding the early days of WGT. You, along with your very creative awards, are among the class acts of WGT.
So I toast your health. May we drink one together in ten years time, and a few in between.





SaskGopher
142 Posts
Wed, Sep 30 2020 11:10 PM
Thank you sir.   Has been fun.   Bit concerned about the switch to the app.  
 
Again - Good Job on the recognition for so many long term members of WGT.
 
Be Safe and take care
Gopher





goshov wrote "Recognition"
07 Oct 2020 at 12:26 AM
Thank you for the recognition award, hope to catch you for a game soon.
Cheers,
Goshov



popeye46 wrote "re congrats"
15 Sep 2020 at 10:15 PM
thank you for the recognition.  I came aboard in 2009 after my previous golf game folded.  And I do like it here.    
Let me thank you for all of your hard work and effort to recognize all of the good people here.  I enjoy meeting people from all over the world.
Stay safe and again thanks



steved1951 wrote "Trailblazer award "
13 Sep 2020 at 8:40 PM
Thanks for the nice thoughts.   There are alot of more deserving people that could  use the recognition.



ededed wrote "Thanks"
12 Sep 2020 at 7:04 PM
Thank you for the time you took looking up all of us. Can't believe it's been this long since WGT started! Cheers!



Upandatem wrote "Nobody does it better ..."
12 Sep 2020 at 11:20 AM
In the Valley of the Sun, you're still the one, having nearly all the fun!
Enjoy the day and thanks.
Up


Lefty2004
98 Posts
Wed, Nov 18 2020 8:40 AM
I should check my wall more often! Thanks for the recognition! Been a player since June 2009. Took a few years off but am back strong since working from home became a thing. Had to relearn putting on the new WGT Launcher platform but I like the game more than ever and won't miss flash for a minute.
Thanks again!
Lefty2004


sombod wrote "Trophy"
24 Oct 2020 at 11:45 AM
I got  real kick out of your trophy. Thanks. You did monumental reseach to come up with your list. Great PROPS to you! As I recall, "back in the day", the Island Course was the only available track. Played the heck out of it. New courses came with new fun. I updated my driver and a added a 3 wood but I still play with the same crappy stock iron set. As with my real game, I'm on this drinking a beer (or 6) which affects my swing and judgement, but it's all about the fun. Take care...
Dennis aka "sombod" Round Rock TX


morceau wrote "Trailblazer"
25 Nov 2020 at 4:39 AM
I've been playing in the standalone Windows app, so I hadn't noticed the Trailblazer Award from July until today! I appreciate the recognition... was just closest to the hole game when I started in February 2008, and I still play pretty much every day.



CEverett12 wrote "Thanks"
24 Nov 2020 at 5:07 PM
Thanks for the plague my friend


darek2 wrote "ty"
12 Jan 2021 at 8:01 AM
tvm for a link , i 'll enter there next month I toke little time of  , o and Happy  healthy and safe  New Year


Jimbog1964 wrote "Your Post on My Wall"
22 Jan 2021 at 6:34 PM
Mate, much appreciated.  Not been around for an age and just seen this.  My best to you and those close to you and to all:)

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alreno wrote "Trail Blazer Award"
30 Mar 2021 at 2:28 PM
Hey thanks for the award and recognition.  Very nice.


gutzy555 wrote "First post;"
01 Apr 2021 at 11:51 PM
Tks for the first post...post.  Keep up the good work, your advice and suggestions are invaluable.

daytonidiots 104 Posts

Tue, Apr 6 2021 1:42 AM

Pretty cool, thanks



hpurey wrote "Trailblazer award"
15 Apr 2021 at 5:31 AM
Love it man, thanks!   The forum threads you post with it are spectacularly special.  
 
Super cool my friend!
Hazen

GoodyChamp 594 Posts

Mon, May 10 2021 1:33 PM

Tks :-)
Cheers, GC

Just ran across this again .

I loved this project . It took months of determined research to find 502 " TRAILBLAZERS " .
The criteria was
A start date of 2007 , 2008 , 2009 .

They must also have been actice presently and in the last couple months .

In the end I looked at over 5000 profiles to come upm with these 502 .

Shocking were the many now inactive accounts . Many had stopped within the last year .That was 2020 .

There are actually many , many more than this 502 .

I will not be finding them . But if they find this ? Just know you are awesome too .

Thank you for being a " TRAILBLAZER " .

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