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FTF: The joys of the game and why we play

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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 joy of getting a golf package

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It’s the simple things. User tdeane waxed poetic about the agony and ecstasy of waiting for golf club to arrive. “How exciting is it to be sitting at work, check the tracking on your package and see that it has been delivered,” he wrote. “Feels like Christmas morning. Just 7 hours till I get to tear open the package and see my new putter.”

Experienced something similar in the course of fueling your equipment addiction? Share your story in the thread.

Which Tour pro would you dress like (if you could)

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Rickie Fowler’s bold colors, joggers, and high tops? Miguel Angel Jimenez’s Lacoste polos and bespoke shoes? Henrik Stenson’s size boys medium shirts? Whose apparel would you wear (perhaps if you were blessed with the body to do so)? Fun discussion here. Chime in.

Share your course photos

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WRXer asommer14 posted this thread with a simple and photographically rich premise: Post your photos from the golf course. And given the range of first-rate venues GolfWRXers play and scenic splendor they behold, this was always going to be a phenomenal thread (and it is). See the photos and add to this great thread.  

Why do you play golf?

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Ah, the fundamental question. Relaxation? Competition? Camaraderie? Exercise? A challenge? No clue? Why do you play this maddening and beautiful game? Kgeisler13 began this thread with an interesting observation about a friend who hates playing golf and tees it up only in the hope of winning bets, adding that his own reason for golfing is that he’s loved the game since he began playing with his grandfather as a child.

In the few days this thread has been live, there have already been more than 80 replies. It appears to have struck a chord, as it should, since without good reasons for playing we’d all likely go full Woody Austin and abandon the game forever.

See why WRXers “love this game,” to borrow a phrase from Golf Digest.

BST: Greaaat stuff!

Pardon the Tony the Tiger phrasing, but we wanted to call attention to the classified section of the forums in case you didn’t know what WRXers are always unloading some first-rate equipment. Rather than give any one seller’s thread the bump at risk of offending others, there are few pictures from the first page of the thread to give you a taste of what you could add to your arsenal. And here’s link to the sub-forum itself. (featured photo cred to ge0vis).

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  1. Randy Torres

    Jul 31, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Flashy is great it projects confidence, which is why Puma always uses the phrase”look good play good.” I would dress like Rickie Fowler and I actually wear a ton of Puma golf clothing.

  2. Scooter McGavin

    Jul 30, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    Actually, Tony the Tiger lengthens out the “r” in “great. So it would be like “Grrrrreat!”

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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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