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FTF: Least favorite commentator habits? Best equipment purchase of 2016?

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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.

What do commentators routinely say that you can’t stand?

Let’s begin by conceding that commentating, especially in the traditional two-person team format, isn’t an easy job. And no human being is at its best when asked to speak ceaselessly, especially during the tightrope that is live broadcasting.

Even so, there are some particularly annoying recurrent element in golf telecasts, and user doubleeagle5 has posted a thread dedicated to cataloguing some of the most irksome tendencies. Stuff like, you know, trying to make “3-metal” a thing.

See the thread.

Best equipment purchase of 2016?

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What bag-fillers had GolfWRXers hearts a flutter this season? For thread-starter C-rad, it wasn’t an item in his bag, but rather the bag itself: a Sun Mountain Superlight 3.5, which helped him “rediscover the pleasure of carrying.”

Awesome. Three cheers for playing the game it was meant to be played and all that. Want to see what other WRXers loved?

See the thread.

Share your course pictures

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Appropriately, as they say (paraphrasing here) “a picture is worth more than a rambling introduction for a forum thread in the weekly From the Forums feature,” we’ll get right to the link on this awesome collection of user course photos.

See the thread.

The agony and the ecstasy of the solo ace

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User WidespreadPanic poses the question: “Who here has had an ace while playing solo? Was it your first or only one? What do you do about it? I know that you would know you did it so there’s that obvious satisfaction, but do you tell people about it?”

A poignant inquiry. Of course, if there’s one truth in golf, it’s that nobody believes the solo ace maker. So what do you do when you see your par-three tee shot find the cup?

See the thread.

Puttator Girl!

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Wrapping up FTF on a note lighter than Rory McIlroy’s newfound putter grip pressure, if you haven’t seen the putter covers Scotty Cameron released for the Web.com Tour’s Boise Open, do yourself a favor and check out this thread. Maybe we’re childhood toy sentimentalists here at WRX, but SC and company have outdone themselves with this one.

See the thread.

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  1. Dave r

    Oct 8, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    Johnny Miller one of the most negative persons on tv . Ever listen to him never has a positive thing to say about anything, unless it’s about when he played. No matter who makes a shot this could have been done better or that was a bad chip for a pro or a bad putt. Please get some new blood on there and make it fun to listen to announcers again. Let’s face it you do need a good laugh once in awhile.

  2. Philip

    Sep 17, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    They talk

  3. bucky316

    Sep 17, 2016 at 6:09 am

    when Terry Gannon “snorts” into the mic

  4. Jacob

    Sep 16, 2016 at 8:44 am

    I can’t stand how commentators(and everyone actually)say “golf” before everything that comes out their mouth as if people can’t figure out what sport they’re talking about.
    “What a beautiful golf shot!”
    “Justin puts his sunglasses on his golf hat”
    “Well obviously Daly has always that long golf backswing”

    • david

      Sep 16, 2016 at 5:47 pm

      Football announcers do that too. I used to think it was to remind themselves what they were doing, now I think it more out of self-importance.

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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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