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FTF: Better athlete, Dustin Johnson or Tiger Woods?
The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine. So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.
In the From the Forums weekly feature, we bring you the hottest, most buzz-worthy topics from our forums for your convenience. I’ll be your trusty tour guide to navigate the latest buzz. Here’s a peek behind the curtain into golf’s sanctuary.
The more I play…
BKN1964 started what could be a sacrilegious thread here at GolfWRX, suggesting that the more he plays golf, the less he’s inclined to buy new clubs. Conversely, the less he’s playing, the more he wants to buy equipment and tinker with his bag.
Experience something similar? Or the opposite?
Tiger vs. DJ: Who’s the better athlete?
With Dustin Johnson’s first major win last week, we were presented with no shortage of discussion surrounding the fact that DJ is an athlete (Hey, he can dunk a basketball!). This inspired BLLDWG23 to put up a poll and spark a discussion as to whether Dustin Johnson is a better athlete than Tiger Woods.
Currently, DJ is leading the poll at a two-to-one clip.
Rahm/Niebrugge WITB
Here’s another illustration of how the forums complement the main page and vice-versa. We wrote earlier this week that Jon Rahm and Jordan Niebrugge have signed with TaylorMade golf and passed along what the two would be playing as they make their professional debuts at the Quicken Loans National this week. In addition to that information on the front page, we have exclusive in-hand pics of both Rahm and Niebrugge’s bags shot on the range at the QLN.
Check ‘em out. Rahm WITB. Niebrugge WITB.
Good on you, Lee Westwood
Lee Westwood acted in a supporting role in the Sunday drama at Oakmont, and his performance was somewhat lost in the shuffle. Westwood, who was out of contention, was a steadying influence for DJ as he chased his first major and dealt with the rules fiasco, perhaps playing an integral role in the win.
To hear more about Westy’s class, check out this thread.
Space is awesome!
“The Club House” sub-forum is always entertaining, and it hasn’t gotten enough recognition here in FTF because, well, most of the topics have little to do with the little white ball. Here’s an example of the far-out (couldn’t resist) discussions you’ll find there.
NV825 links an article about the size of the galaxy and a zoomable telescope, then posits the really big question, “Andromeda contains over one thousand billion stars. Are we alone? Think they deal with slow play issues too?”
Hot space takes from WRXers. Check ‘em out.
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In our forums, our members have been discussing one of the new sensations in the world of golf – Ludvig Aberg. The 24-year-old finished solo second at the Masters a couple of weeks ago, and gained many plaudits, including from several WRXers.
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One member, RoyalMustang, took to the forums to explain why Aberg is now their favorite player, saying:
“I loved the way the Ludvig was out there, having a great time, not taking himself or the situation too seriously. Even after the double at 11, he was like “well, that’s golf!” Loose and relaxed: that’s the way to play. It’s obvious he loves what he’s doing, he loves the big moments, and he loves being a part of it all.
Arnold Palmer was viewed that way. Just like Brooks Robinson was forever viewed as not just a great baseball player, but a great human being and friend to Baltimore.”
And our members have been reacting and sharing their positive takes on the young Swede.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- redfirebird08: “Ludvig has a great attitude, a great smile, and a great golf swing.”
- otto6457: “I’m very lucky to have talked with Ludde several times at the Rawls Course at Texas Tech. He’s a truly nice guy and very friendly. Always said hello when we passed each other in the club house and was always smiling. Watching him hit balls on the range was a joy. He has “that sound” and trajectory to die for. There were many times he was out on the range in 30+ mph winds just hitting the most beautiful shots that just seemed to ignore the wind. World class ball striker. And yes……..I am a fan boy.”
- konklifer: “I like him. In an era of endless waggles and laboring, his swing and pace of play are a joy to watch.
Entire Thread: “Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss”
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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Titleist TSR 9-wood.
From the seller: (@RHenderson): “Titleist TSR 9 Wood, Like new. Mint, Custom ordered from Titleist and received it Friday, played 1 round & only hit 4 balls with it, it does not fit my gaping so my loss your gain. Hzrdus Riptide CB 60 Stiff $200.00 Will sell just the head & cover for $175.00.“
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Titleist TSR 9-wood
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set of Miura TC-201 irons
From the seller: (@Vinny Nguyen): “Miura TC 201 5-PW w/ Modus 105X Black shafts. Half inch short of standard, 2 flat, standard loft. $825.“
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Miura TC-201 irons
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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stephenf
Jul 8, 2016 at 1:34 pm
Get outta here. Jack Nicklaus and Sam Snead were both better athletes, and both far more proven as athletes.
As for dunking, big deal. Nicklaus actually dunked despite being about seven inches shorter than Johnson. He was all-conference on a 26-4 team and was recruited by Ohio State for basketball. And it might not even have been his best sport other than golf. He also ran a time in the 100-yard dash back then that would have placed him top-5 in _today’s_ state rankings.
I’d have to look up the particulars on Snead, but I’m fairly sure he was either recruited or drafted in baseball, ran a 100 time that was within the Olympic qualifying times, boxed, and had some other athletic creds going on as well.
So it’s not even close, when people start talking about the “athleticism” of people like Woods and Johnson. All that is just more modern-era hype. Like we need more.
stephenf
Jul 8, 2016 at 1:33 pm
I can believe the last part.
K
Jun 26, 2016 at 3:09 pm
Ya, but is dj more of an athlete than gary player?
M Smibblet
Jun 24, 2016 at 8:37 pm
You want to rent an apartment with Tiger? Good luck. Bet you end up as little spoon.
Moke
Jun 24, 2016 at 1:45 pm
DJ is a better athlete, but when it comes down to shot shaping, killer instinct and lets not miss out of dumbfounded error by dustin in his past 5 years in majors which he a lost 3 trophies cause he basically makes dumb mistakes so better athlete duh DJ these 6″5 but better golfer swing and mind wise Tiger
Wa
Jun 24, 2016 at 11:49 am
Space is the place
Wa
Jun 24, 2016 at 11:47 am
You prove time and time again that you’re just a clown who knows nothing
Wa
Jun 24, 2016 at 11:47 am
DJ all the way!
JD
Jun 24, 2016 at 10:37 am
DJ
JD
Jun 24, 2016 at 10:30 am
DJ is a far better athlete by a mile. Obviously not a better golfer; but physically more gifted and certainly better at basketball. I’ve seen Tiger shoot the Rock and it’s embarrassing to half of his ethnic gender.
Mat
Jun 26, 2016 at 8:13 pm
No, that’s not racist at all… ¯\_(?)_/¯
stephenf
Jul 8, 2016 at 1:33 pm
What’s an “ethnic gender,” and what’s half of it?
4pillars
Jun 24, 2016 at 9:55 am
DJ
Lower IQ
Ward Wayne
Jun 24, 2016 at 9:50 am
Tiger!!!