Oh boy. Shots fired at the Golden Bear! The game’s most esteemed elder statesman continues to lobby for a rollback of the golf ball, whilst citing a list of the modern ball’s negative consequences, and some GolfWRX members have heard enough.

Daniel32293 leads the charge in a thread titled “Jack Just Won’t Give Up.” Here’s what he says about the 18-time major champion’s advocacy.

“I am so sick and tired of Jack complaining about the golf ball. Jack drove the ball 300 yards.. it is no secret that he was long.. He is quite frankly annoying on tv.

“Give it a rest and let these guys play. The TOUR has the best talent it has seen top to bottom ever. Golf has evolved and so should Jack. Quit being the grumpy old man barking about how back in his day…He had his day in the sun, but that sun has set, so be more appreciative than negative.”

No, sir! If you come at the Golden Bear, you best not miss. Daniel is out of his gourd, right? Not so fast. 27 GolfWRX members liked his original post (which leads off a thread that’s already) six pages and more than 160 replies long in only its second day of existence).

Falken19150 agrees, suggesting ulterior motives for Mr. Nicklaus’ complaints.

“Completely agree. Although remember you can’t have a golf course taking up precious land that can be sold to some private equity jerks so they can build condos and make millions…”

And Ashley Schaeffer says

“He’s always been a whiner.”

JaNelson38 thinks Nicklaus is missing an opportunity to put his money where his mouth is.

“The Nicklaus Design Group continues to build 7400 yard golf courses all over the world with no problem. Perhaps if Jack wants to be a factor in changing the game before he passes, he can start designing world class courses that play to 7000 yards or less on a regular basis. Start emphasizing courses that are second-shot courses, not driver-wedge tracks. More doglegs. More bunkers or hazards near landing areas. More risk reward off the tee.”

GioGuy21 says

“Jack at this point seems like that senile old man complaining the kids (who are walking) are running up and down the street.”

Of course, there are plenty of WRX members who are keen to defend golf’s greatest major champion.

Wobgon asks sarcastically

“Who is Jack Nicklaus to be voicing his opinion on anything golf related?”

Hawkeye77 writes

“Nicklaus is hardly an angry or bitter old man. He respects golf and its traditions and is also pretty darn encouraging of up and coming and already here younger generations of players, it just isn’t that hard to find the evidence and take in some of what he has to say.”

Jagpilotohio provides a context for opinion-giving

“Jack is a living God and we are only mere mortals. If he wishes to speak about the golf ball, shut up and let the man speak.”

Perhaps, DavePelz24 had the best post of all in the context department

“There are so many treasures we have in life that are people who impact our lives. Some raise us, some teach us, some inspire us. We’ve lost gifts like Seve, Arnie and so many others. Enjoy Jack while he’s with us because he’ll be gone too soon.”

And these replies are all from the first page, folks. This thread is shaping up to be an all-time great, which is appropriate considering its subject.

You’ll want to read the replies and share your opinion, as few are on the fence in their feelings about Mr. Nicklaus’ leading of the Rollback Brigade.

Check out the thread.