WRX Forum Buzzz

FTF: How a WRXer mistook a Tour pro for a poser

Published

7 years ago

Dec 31, 2016

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.

How a WRXer mistook a Tour pro for a poser

There’s a lesson here…sort of. User BoogieThumper was arriving at his local course to whack a bucket of balls and he spotted an unknown golfer unloading a staff bag from the trunk of a Toyota 4-Runner…

To see who the pro was and for the entirety of the entertaining tale, check out the thread.

Speculate away: McIlroy’s equipment for 2017

With Nike’s exit from the golf equipment business and Rory McIlroy’s stated objective to demo a bunch of weaponry over the holidays, it’s a fitting time to speculate about the Ulsterman’s equipment sponsor for the upcoming year. Get in on the discussion.

Talking to Bubba Watson’s caddie

Awesome stuff, here. Ted Scott, Bubba Watson’s caddie, did a live chat in the GolfWRX Forums on Friday, December 30 to answer GolfWRX members’ questions.

The replies are well worth reading. See the thread.

“Bag is set” Challenge

Here’s a funny one from the Equipmentaholics Anonymous files. User Dan Drake has contrived a challenge/pledge not to swap out equipment for 2017. See the rules below and join the challenge, if you’ve pledged to dial back your equipment spending in the new year.

“1. You must set your bag BEFORE your first golf-like activity of 2017. First round, first range trip, first trip to the practice green, first session hitting balls in your $2,800 garage simulator setup, whatever. Post your full bag setup in this thread to “set” your bag

“2. Put your bag in the post on this thread. “See sig” doesn’t work for this one because the sig can change. No editing your original post, we need hard evidence, people!

“3. Grips and specs are the only thing that may be changed throughout the year. You may adjust lofts, lies, etc. and you may replace/change grips. But, no new heads, shafts, 15th clubs, etc. It’s a challenge!”

See the replies to “The Challenge”

Surprisingly hot discussion: Putting with the index finger out

You never know what the response will be when you start a thread in the GolfWRX forums. With more than 60 replies in under 10 days, Bomber_11’s thread has generated a vibrant discussion.

He writes: “So I was watching The Haney Project 3-4 years ago, and it’ll always stick out to me that he said “I’ve never seen a good putter use the grip where your low hand pointer finger points down toward the club head.” So that day I switched away from that and never went back. Does anyone here putt like that? I see tons of guys at my local course who do.”

See what WRXers have to say.

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Equipment

Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

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3 days ago

May 2, 2024

Gianni Magliocco

In our forums, o ur 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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1 week ago

Apr 26, 2024

Gianni Magliocco

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

Published

2 weeks ago

Apr 24, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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.

RELATED: ‘There were a number of red flags’ – Ludvig Aberg reveals why he turned down multiple LIV offers

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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