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FTF: Jason Day to play even slower? What’s your favorite major?
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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.
“Slow Play Day” Discussion
I get it. If you’re a professional athlete, you want to do everything within the rules to give yourself the best chance to win. And as a golfer, especially in contention, that includes maximizing the time investment in both readying to hit and hitting critical shots. Still, Jason Day, already regarded as a slow player, was always going to draw flack when he came out and said, essentially, “I’m going to play slower” in 2017.
Reading Day’s full comments ahead of the Tournament of Champions is important, and seeing what WRXers had to say, entertaining. See the thread.
Your favorite major?
The Masters? The Open? The U.S. Open? (No disrespect to the PGA Championship) One of the age-old debates among golf fans, here, unfolding in both poll and discussion fashion. To see which major is tops for the WRX faithful, you have to check out this thread. And, of course, to debate why your favorite major is the best, you need to add a reply. Check out the thread.
Your first golf purchase of 2017?
We’re already a handful of days into the new year, so it’s time to shake off those holiday hangovers and buy something golf-related. GolfWRX Member Craz-e started the thread saying he’s looking for a new driver, or possibly a shiny new set of blades.
To see what WRXers are planning to fill their carts with first, check out the thread.
What clubs are you getting rid of in ‘17?
A companion piece, of sorts, to the thread above. Pmcuk asks: “Which clubs didn’t make the grade last year? Which will be missed a little, and which were the clunkers you were glad to see the back of?”
A great discussion (and look at buying habits). See the thread.
GBB Epic photos galore!
As we often point out in FTF, for many of the excellent items filed on the Front Page there’s at least one thread in the forums to enhance your reading. In this case, Zak’s nuanced review of the Callaway GBB Epic and Epic Sub Zero obviously couldn’t include the dozens of photos of the drivers (and fairway woods).
So if you read the review, this thread is a necessary addendum. Check it out.
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Equipment
Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss
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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Equipment
What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – GolfWRXers discuss
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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19th Hole
Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss
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.
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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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JR
Jan 18, 2017 at 12:18 pm
I like Day but enough is enough. Put him on the clock and hit him with a penalty if he doesn’t speed up. Or is that a punishment reserved only for the small-time players and 16 year-olds playing in the Masters who are making the course look easy?
So_not_a_milennial
Jan 8, 2017 at 8:39 am
Why do you keep using FTF? Is makes you sound like a moron! Use your words!
Patricknorm
Jan 7, 2017 at 12:33 pm
I play about 13 tournaments per season, most are senior tournaments but 6 were based on handicap. There are always marshalls on the course when we play making sure our pace is within the 4:15 time limit. Even when the weather is bad ( read; rainy) we still have to play within our limit. I’ve been in groups where there’s been a guy who plays slow and the marshalls are usually pretty fair noting that our group ( usually threesomes) are behind. And often it’s the guy shooting par or better or shooting a career round.
So we’re not pros, if you do well like win or low net, the gifts are worth around $200.00. Regardless, I’m a 5 handicap and I’ve been in the gift certificate prize pool 4 times this season and often I can’t wait to get off the course. The faster I play , the better I score. Naturally if you’re playing with someone who sprays the ball a lot, it slows you down.
And speaking of Jason Day; how more deliberate can he play? Personally I hate slow play especially guys that are stuck over the ball. Slow plays hurts the game.
Jack Nash
Jan 6, 2017 at 2:51 pm
Have to rename him Jason”All” Day, now that Glen All Day is on the geriatric tour.
Dave R
Jan 6, 2017 at 2:22 pm
Jason Day slower !!! How in the hell is that even possible . Move it buddy it’s not just about you or is it?
Big John
Jan 6, 2017 at 12:21 pm
Wish there was something more the PGA could do about this guy’s dreadful preshot routine.
Best way to watch this year will be to Tivo it and skip through all the ‘flickering eyes’ bit.
While you’re at it, skip through the commercials too. What do you suppose the PGA would do if their sponsors found out half the audience was skipping through their ad time?
Uhit
Jan 6, 2017 at 9:43 am
I´m curious what those, who think, that shorter courses would speed up the game think, in regard of slow play from Jason Day and in general…
…I think, that someone, who takes an excessive amount of time for his shot preperation, is showing a similar disrespectful, unsporting behaviour, like someone, who is making noise, placing his shadow on the putting line, or start moving during your downswing / stroke.
Once, I played in a tournament, on a very hot summer day, getting sweat, thirsty and my skin burned…
…and I felt great pain to watch the two others in my flight, preparing each and every shot more than once, before they hit their shank…
…we needed around 6 hours to complete the round…
…and the gap between us and the flight in front of us reached whopping 45 minutes!
They played fair and were very nice characters, and after the round, the officials and I gave a indirect, general hint in regard of slow play…
…the funny thing was, that both agreed, and shouted against slow play, despite they were the reason, why slow play was mentioned…
…imagine, they would have to use shorter golf balls and would therefore need to prepare for even more strokes!!!
If anything is to improve within the game golf, it is the awareness of slow play…
…and the according education, to avoid slow play…
…thus, it would be helpful to show in TV exemplary behaviour.