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FTF: Better athlete, Dustin Johnson or Tiger Woods?

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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…

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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?

Join the discussion.

Tiger vs. DJ: Who’s the better athlete?

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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.

What do you think?

Rahm/Niebrugge WITB

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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

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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!

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“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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  1. 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.

  2. stephenf

    Jul 8, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    I can believe the last part.

  3. K

    Jun 26, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Ya, but is dj more of an athlete than gary player?

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. Wa

    Jun 24, 2016 at 11:49 am

    Space is the place

  7. Wa

    Jun 24, 2016 at 11:47 am

    You prove time and time again that you’re just a clown who knows nothing

  8. Wa

    Jun 24, 2016 at 11:47 am

    DJ all the way!

  9. JD

    Jun 24, 2016 at 10:37 am

    DJ

  10. 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?

  11. 4pillars

    Jun 24, 2016 at 9:55 am

    DJ

    Lower IQ

  12. Ward Wayne

    Jun 24, 2016 at 9:50 am

    Tiger!!!

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Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing players irons. WRXer ‘NorthTXGolf’ is on the hunt for some new irons but is putting a priority on forgiveness, and has reached out to fellow members who have been sharing their thoughts and advice on the subject 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.

  • Sam217: “i230 has got to be one of the most forgiving players irons available. Cobra King Tour another. Don’t sleep on the New Level 480 DB coming out soon.”
  • RangeBaller: “ZX5/ZX7 and i230 should definitely be in your testing pool.”
  • YAMS49: “Another I210 homie here… Very highly recommended if you want/need spin and a consistent yardage.”
  • golf-RN: “I second the Cobra King Tour irons. I am not the greatest ballstriker by any stretch of the imagination and I find the King Tours very forgiving. Toe strikes might lose 5 or 6 yards with no directional loss. You definitely feel the miss though lol but mishits from the center aren’t punished too hard regarding distance.”

Entire Thread: “Most forgiving Players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing Mini-Drivers and accompanying shafts. WRXer ‘JamesFisher1990’ is about to purchase a BRNR Mini and is torn on what shaft weight to use, and our members have been sharing their thoughts and set ups 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.

  • PARETO: “New BRNR at 13.5. Took it over to TXG (Club Champ but TXG will always rule) in Calgary for a fit. Took the head down to 12, stuck in a Graphite Design AD at 3 wood length and 60g. Presto- numbers that rivaled my G430Max but with waaaaay tighter dispersion. Win.”
  • driveandputtmachine: “Still playing a MIni 300.  The head was only 208, so I ordered a heavier weight and play it at 3 wood length.  I am playing a Ventus Red 70.   I play 70 grams in my fairways.  I use it mainly to hit draws off the tee.  When I combine me, a driver, and trying to hit a draw it does not work out well most of the time.  So the MIni is for that. As an aside, I have not hit the newest BRNR, but the previous model wasn’t great off the deck.  The 300 Mini is very good off the deck.”
  • JAM01: “Ok, just put the BRNR in the bag along side a QI10 max and a QI10 3 wood. A load of top end redundancy. But, I have several holes at my two home courses where the flight and accuracy of the mini driver helps immensely. Mine is stock Proforce 65 at 13.5, I could see a heavier shaft, but to normal flex, as a nice alternative.”

Entire Thread: “What’s the perfect Mini-Driver/Shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”

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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

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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.

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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