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FTF: Day’s back injury caused by swing? Tiger Woods SI cover talk

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Good talk around Sports Illustrated cover

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The cover above prompted a discussion about Tiger Woods’ place in the golf world and the post-Tiger era. Duffer 987 offered this tough take, “And that [the cover/headline] tells you everything you need to know about the state of golf in the consciousness of sports fan….Once Tiger is well and truly out of the picture, golf can return to the backwaters of pro sports, somewhere a notch above tennis,” which jumpstarted things.

Dave 230 offered this, “Jason Day wins two events in a row to go number 1. SI response – rehashed Tiger story. How will golf ever progress?”

Solid takes. Good discussion. See the thread.

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Tour pros love the GolfWRX Season Opener chip!

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Our founder started a thread to share some exciting news. Greg Moore, our Tour photographer, who’s on Tour providing the best equipment photos on the Internet has confirmed that big time Tour pros are loving the GolfWRX Season Opener chip. Adam Scott, Bubba Watson, and Jordan Spieth all have them.

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Wishon single length iron discussion

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With Bryson DeChambeau’s rise to prominence and impending professional debut, his single-length irons have been much discussed in the golfing world. Tom Wishon’s company is bringing a single length iron set to market, and this fact has led to shortage of discussion in the forums.

If you’re considering the single length option and want to see what WRXers are saying about single length clubs in general and Wishon’s Sterling model in particular, see the thread.

Jason Day’s back injury news leads to “pitfalls of the modern golf swing” discussion

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Jason Day is dealing with a disc issue that resulted in severe back spasms during his opening match at last week’s WGC-Dell Match play. Day’s difficulties compelled instructor and forum stalwart Monte Scheinblum to posit that Day is “another victim of restricting hip rotation” (a hallmark of the “modern” golf swing).

A thought-provoking take that merits further examination. The thread has grown to 10 pages in the week since Scheinblum kicked it off, so “further examination” is exactly what Scheinblum, and others, are engaging in.

See the thread.

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  1. pgadt

    Apr 2, 2016 at 1:45 am

    It is not the left heel off the ground. It’s the position at impact! Both legs straighten……specifically the motion of violently snapping the lead knee backward, straightening the trail leg, rotating the hips as fast as possible, and arching the back downward thru impact that causes the spine to torque. Ever heard of Moe Norman? Players who tend more towards a single plane, have fewer issues. It’s not the backswing that causes back issues…..it’s impact. The greats from the past have a flexed lead knee at impact.

  2. KS

    Apr 1, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Neither Nicklaus nor Palmer nor Player nor Watson kept their left heel planted, but they were also swinging heavier and perhaps stiffer clubs. Hogan lifted his heel and was pretty good. As was Byron Nelson. Probably the best swing of all time — Sam Snead’s — was a thing of beauty to watch in person, with his left heel gently coming up and then back down. More to the point, I don’t think he ever had a serious back problem, was limber into his 60s and even 70s, and never was seen doing power squats with 200+ pounds on his back. Both Nicklaus and Watson did end up with hip issues and eventual replacements, but I don’t recall very many smooth swinging heel lifters ever battling the lumbar spine problems of today’s restricted-turn, coil-torquing power hitters. The days of Gene Littler and Al Geiberger have been replaced by Fred Couples (bad back) with left heel planted and applying tremendous torque to the lumbar spine…and Tiger Woods (bad back) with his left heel planted and applying tremendous torque to the lumbar spine.

  3. Ron

    Apr 1, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Brian Sparks, professional golfer and teacher in England teaches a golf swing that involves more movement/less restriction. His you tube videos look weird at first but they work. Keeping the left heel on the ground during the backswing, rotating the shoulders 90*, the hips no more than 45* and the knees no more than half of that lead to back and knee problems. Ask any reputable physical trainer who knows golf.

    Duh! Allow the left heel to come off the ground on the backswing, the hips to turn more, etc. You will NOT lose distance but will cause less damage to your back and knees.

    • Pat

      Apr 1, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      Your comment is absolutely ludacrous and ignorant. Restricting the hips and knees allows the golfer to store more power and then release it during the down swing. Kind of like a coil. Stop spreading your bs. Yes it’s a higher risk for injury, but the modern swing is built this way to maximize distance and height off the tee.

      • ooffa

        Apr 1, 2016 at 6:30 pm

        Whoa Pat. Chill out dude. Take a deep breath. Namaste buddy Namaste.

    • prime21

      Apr 1, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      If you allow the left heel to come off of the ground the left knee drives inwards towards the right knee as the weight of your body goes right. In order to hit the ball prior to hitting the ground on the way down, this weight must be shifted left. This excessive movement and change in weight distribution stresses the Medial and Lateral ligaments greatly. Exactly how does your theory cause less damage to the knees? The bottom line is that the golf swing, ANY golf swing, stresses the body. Without proper strength, flexibility, and recovery, the rotational motion in the swing stresses the back and the lateral change in weight distribution stresses the knees. A injury free swing does not exist, which is why players work on their fitness, in effort to combat the risk of injury. Players who swing as fast as J Day, are at a higher risk level because the stress they create is substantially greater. Duh!

  4. RoGar

    Apr 1, 2016 at 11:52 am

    This is my opinion on Tiger and top level players, golf swings have evolve tremendously in the past few years. Players striving to be the best have to work even harder, hours upon hours of practice, hours upon hours of physical training, among other things. The body just gives out, some manage to work to the limit, others exceed it. You hear it all the time, you have work harder, you have to put more hours, becoming a top level anything requires time and effort. It is a relentless pursuit that is only getting worse. Talent, a god given ability to perform a said act, not anymore!!! Thank you…

    • Forsbrand

      Apr 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      Most sense I’ve read in ages! We’re all sorts of shapes and builds and depending on your job beit at a desk or physical will have limitations or exceptions. Pro game becoming more elite at the top, nothing wrong with reaching a par 5 in 3 shots if you have a great pitching game. THROTTLE BACK and last longer?!

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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/27/24): Miura TC-201 irons

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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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From the Forums: How are you liking TaylorMade’s Qi10 fairway woods?

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In our forums, our members have been discussing TaylorMade’s new Qi10 fairway woods. WRXer ‘ace036’ plans on testing them in the next few weeks, saying: “from how they look from address and frame the ball is much more appealing to my eye versus my current Paradym fairway woods.” And our members have been sharing their positive feedback in our forum.

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.

  • Edwardsr: “I got fit into the Qi10 core model with Ventus TR Black 8X and it’s absolutely amazing for me.During the fitting with my 12-15 swings with it, it was the most efficient combo I’ve ever tested, tons of 1.48 smash and 3 or 4 1.49 smash (which I don’t think I’ve ever gotten on 3 wood on a launch monitor).”
  • MiloMalt: “No complaints and so far only high praise for my Qi10 Tour 3 and 5 wood. I’m getting great numbers and a nice penetrating ball flight with great height whereas with my old TSi2 4 wood it was spinny and ballooning and short because of that.”
  • courcy75: “The Qi10 Tour 3 wood I just put in play has been outstanding for me. Finally found something I like as much as the 07 burner tp.”

Entire Thread: “From the Forums: How are you liking TaylorMade’s Qi10 fairway woods?”

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From the Forums: Should I play a 3-wood or 5-wood?

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In our forums, our members have been discussing 3-woods, 5-woods and bag setups. WRXer ‘Cole Fleming’ is currently unsure of his setup, and reached out to fellow members, saying:

“Thoughts on people playing 3 vs 5-wood? I have a high SS 118 with driver 280s + carry. I really never use my 3-wood now as my course doesn’t really have the need unless I move to the back tees. I usually carry it about 260+. I’m ultimately looking for something easier to hit and maybe start trying to use it off the tee some to keep me out of trouble.

I also play a 7-wood. Love it so don’t want them to be to0 close. Ive never even considered or looked at a 5-wood. I have a fitting today so I’m sure I could test them, but wanted somewhat of an idea going into it to tell the fitter so I’m not swinging so many clubs.”

And our members have been sharing their thoughts on the matter, as well as mentioning what has worked best for their game.

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.

  • pu_golf88: “I’m dropping the 3 wood this year for a 5 wood. I hit my drivers a similar distance as you and find that my 3 wood isn’t a fairway finder, I really only use it if there’s a dogleg where a driver would go thru where I want to land the ball. I think a 5 wood goes far enough to use it as a fairway finder off the tee when I want more distance than hitting my 3 driving iron.”
  • T626G: “I myself have decided to try a 5-wood. Never really had much luck or need with a 3-wood. Should be easier to hit. I’m going to cut it down a 1/2″ just to help control it and swing easier.”
  • jedc: “Adjustable 5-wood turned down to 4-wood loft (and open looking face is nice). I had a fitting last month and really liked the PXG Black Ops 5-wood.”

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