I have to be honest with you guys. As much as you love my annual PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway, I think I might love it even more. Getting everything ready for you and planning it all so it's wildly fun and exciting for everyone puts me on a 12 day adrenaline rush that pretty much leaves me running on fumes by end of year.
Everything we're giving away this year you've heard me talk about and review as tops for 2020 (and even into 2021), and includes gear and equipment from Adidas, Aldila, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, CRU, Cuater, Duca del Cosma, FootJoy, Galvin Green, Golf Pride, Mitsubishi, Mizuno, Titleist, Tour Edge, Travis Mathew, Wilson, and more.
It's been a rough year around the world for many, and in a sense that made it even more important for me to continue bringing you all kinds of golf content and reviews at an even greater pace and with even more passion.
You guys know I love what I do, and always try to bring you everything golf with a genuine appreciation and excitement for all. Every year I get to know more of you, have more conversations about all things golf and even life with many of you. And I just want to say thank you. I genuinely love all the conversations and direct messages and emails and interactions we have and share. And make no mistake about it, that's why I do what I do. It's all because of you guys. I value your trust completely, and will always strive to give it to you straight and give you my absolute best.
So quickly just to recap the year with some highlights like we always do, the year started off with the PGA Merchandise Show, and a few rounds at Bay Hill and Lake Nona (my first times at both venues). And when I returned home, new equipment reviews started flowing fast and furious.
When Covid took hold, we tried to keep spirits up with some fun Stimulus Package giveaways and your humor and optimism enjoying them all truly moved me. I continued getting on the course as often as possible to review new gear and show you new venues, and the more you enjoyed it, the more I felt compelled to keep going even stronger.
Play With Pete Invitational had two events this year and incredible sponsors. The first at historic Inverness Club in Toledo, and then earlier this month for an All Star format at The Ocean Course at Kiawah. And we have at least five Play With Pete Invitationals lined up for next year all around the country.
In September I was credentialed to cover the U.S. Open in the same week that I got married. Somehow it all worked out perfectly in every way imaginable.
And like that the year sped by and it's time again for my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway. Like it has been every year, this giveaway is open to everyone worldwide. Beginning December 12th, each evening at 7:45 we'll have a new giveaway. And this will run for 12 straight days.
This year however, we're gonna get even crazier.
We're also going to have Letters from Santa gifts and Surprise Bonus gifts throughout these 12 days that can drop anytime. Although I'll tell you now, at least some of these will start at about 12:45 pm each day. So strap in because there's a lot going on this year, literally all around the clock.
You can enter my Christmas giveaway three unique and different ways, and at least one winner will come from each of these entries to spread around the holiday cheer.
On twitter, when you see my Giveaway or Letters from Santa tweet, be sure you're following me and the company who made the gear/equipment I'm giving away, and just retweet the announcement.
On Instagram, when you see my Giveaway or Letters from Santa post, be sure you're following me and the company who made the gear/equipment I'm giving away, and then just like the post, Mention in Your Story, or Repost.
And finally here on my blog, you can enter by leaving a comment in the particular days Giveaway or Letters from Santa and you're good to go. You'll get some details and specifics about what made them and what makes them the best around in my opinion... and Santa's.
I'm not going to tell you the specifics on the gifts you'll win just yet (you'll have to wait for the actual day to see what that days gifts are). But you know the companies I already mentioned, and will tell you we'll have clubs, balls, shoes, clothes, grips, shafts, bags, and pretty much everything any golfer is going to ever need!
You guys are already beyond pumped for this one as I've seen in your awesome comments, gifs, replies, everything. I absolutely love that, keep it up! We officially kick off 12 Days tomorrow night and #ReleaseTheKringle!
Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful holiday season, joyous Christmas, and the absolute best in the New Year.
Cheers all,
Pete
Pete,
ReplyDeleteYou never cease to amaze with your generosity to the golfing world. I love reading your reviews about the new equipment every year. (I bought the T2 driver a couple of years ago because of your review). Others have too. Keep up the great work! You going to start clearing out the shoe room?!
Thanks Steestate18. Just love what I do and excited and appreciate being able to share as much of all golf I do with all of you. And I need a bigger shoe room. 😂👍
Delete1st class all the way brother. The whole golf world needs this. You put smiles on the faces of all us hackers. !! God bless Pete.
ReplyDeleteAll of us having fun and smiling as often as possible is what it's all about BigCat! 👍
DeleteYou are amazing!
ReplyDeleteAmazing opportunity. Thank you for all the great giveaways
ReplyDelete#ReleaseTheKringle!
ReplyDelete💯🎄❗
DeleteLooking forward to the next 12 days! #24/7
ReplyDelete#ReleaseTheKringle!
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ReplyDeleteCan’t wait. Love this time of the year.
ReplyDeletePete Pappas aka Santa Pete!! 🎅Thanks for all the time, effort and commitment you put into the blog, Instagram and Twitter all year. Merry Christmas!!! 🎄
ReplyDeleteNo words really can describe what you do for the game of golf. We appreciate you for taking the time and enlightening is with your knowledge about the equipment and the game of golf. I wish for a better and safer next year for everyone and their families. Merry Christmas Santa Pete! 👊🎅
ReplyDeleteAppreciate all your comments and nice words everyone. Getting ready to fire up DAY 1 here; rest assured I'm reading everything! 😃👍
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaways, as usual. Thanks for the opportunity Pete!
ReplyDeletePete Awesome as always!!
ReplyDeleteEyeing all that new gear Santa’s bringing! Namely Cobra, titleist, TM, Mizuno, Callaway, Cleveland/Srixon !!!!
ReplyDeleteSo incredibly generous Pete! I hope you have a great Christmas!!
ReplyDeletePete, you're trying to save 2020 one giveaway at a time... awesome, thank you for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate all the giveaways, some awesome stuff as always.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance! Love the blog!
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty freaking amazing👏 It really touches my heart and gives me hope for humanity when people are so kind, generous and selfless. I'd love to be a lucky winner, but I'm just glad that you do this and will be stoked for the winners! 2020 has been rough on my family, but it's been crappy for everyone, so I'm sure we could ALL use a little help and a little cheer. Hey, my family is healthy and safe, I really don't know much else you could possibly want & need. I hope you and everyone reading this has an amazing Christmas! I wish all of you so much love, joy and peace and hopefully a much better 2021! Love all of you beautiful strangers😁😘
ReplyDeleteSuch great prizes! Would love to surprise hubby with these shoes :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful club.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your insights Mr.Peter as always helpful. Seasons greetings to you and yours.
ReplyDelete#releasethekringle🖒
You always do, Pete, and what you bring to this great game is much appreciated. Quite the year despite everything going on in the world. Hope you are able to use the last remaining fumes to hit the course one last time in 2020 and enjoy the time with your new Bride and Sammy. Cheers!
ReplyDeletePete,
ReplyDeleteWhat you do with this “12 Days if Christmas” event is awesome. I have to say that your honest assessment of the gear/equipment is a huge help when I look to making a purchase. I am not alone with this acknowledgment. Keep up the great reads and have a wonderful Holiday Season!
I love that you allow us to be part of your golfing world. In times like this it's refreshing to see such generosity. Thank You Pete. Have a wonderful Christmas
ReplyDeletePete..turning the 2020 frown upside down. 🙁😁
ReplyDeleteA lot more coming through Christmas Day. From herein to spread around the holiday cheer even more we’ll be sure at least one winner comes from twitter, one from Instagram, and one from a blog entry. Day 9 starts tonight, and a Bonus 12 Days Gift this afternoon.
ReplyDeletePete, thanks for your great content and prizes. If you are in the Chicago area playing in 2021 would love to get 18 in with you. You can be my guest at one of the fabulous public courses we have in the western suburbs. Prairie Landing, Bowes Creek, just a couple options that come to mind.
ReplyDeleteHope everyone had a great time w/ my PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.
ReplyDeleteYou make this and the entire year incredibly fun. I truly appreciate all of you.
Will ring in New Year w/ fresh reviews, and something one-of-a kind amazing for you. 👀
You guys are Awesome! 👍