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FTF: Is Tiger Woods Finished?
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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.
Is Tiger done?
WRXer DrSchteeve begged the question everyone is asking (even those who think speculation is pointless): Is Tiger Woods finished? He titled the thread diplomatically (“Should Topic Title Be: Tiger Is Done, or Is Tiger Done?”) but offered his take: TW will never return to his winning ways.
To see what WRXers think about the 14-time major champ’s future after a poor showing at Torrey Pines and a withdraw from the Dubai Desert Classic, check out the thread.
PXG HQ Tour
Would you like to take a tour of PXG’s headquarters? Can’t make it to Scottsdale? We’ve got you covered. Check out this photo buffet from the upstart clubmaker’s headquarters to see, among other things, a few pretty sick motorcycles. Check out the thread.
Hot takes on Parsons’ pledge
Continuing the Parsons theme, the PXG founder’s claims that in addition to ultra-premium offerings, the Arizona-based company will experiment with ultra, ultra-premium weaponry generated no shortage of opinions in the golf space. You’ll want to see what WRXers have to say about this one.
How far do you hit your 3-wood from the fairway?
290 carry! But really, there’s plenty of latitude in how far golfers, even good golfers, can hit their 3 woods from the fairway. Without a clean, center strike, you’re probably not carrying it more than 225, right? To formulate an average, have a look at baller4opca’s thread.
The most overrated course you’ve played?
A thread that has more opinions than there are haters of TPC Sawgrass.
At the end of the day, golf course design is an art. And like any art, opinions as to the quality of a work are varied depending on a person’s subjective criteria. Grizz06’s thread from 2015 is 20 pages deep with stories of overrated venues (and plenty of rebuttals). Check it out.
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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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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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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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Dave Portnoy places monstrous outright bet for the 2024 Masters
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WRX fan
Feb 5, 2017 at 11:35 am
I hate I missed the early 2000s
TheRealTiger
Feb 4, 2017 at 7:39 pm
2 years ago!!!
StillBoard
Feb 4, 2017 at 12:08 pm
Shankopotamus Ben over here with the articles
don davis
Feb 4, 2017 at 2:35 am
He looks uncomfortable on the course. He may play through his poor play but does he have the physical ability? Paired with the best at Torrey and then two of the European tours best ,Tiger looked very inadequate . I keep hearing commentators talk about coming back when he is physically able and to take his time. I am not hearing anyone talk about the fact that this may be is good as he will get despite taking more time. He has given us so much on the course with his incredible play and record but he is the old war horse now and looks the part. I hope he is able to keep playing and spiking interest in perhaps make a run at the major record.
Dat
Feb 3, 2017 at 10:16 pm
The forums would actually prefer is he literally died. I mean actually dropped dead. The haters hate him so badly that is their end goal.
AB
Feb 3, 2017 at 11:42 pm
Well, we know his game died a long time ago and if he keeps playing this way he’ll kill taylormade, too.
Tom54
Feb 3, 2017 at 7:52 pm
I can only hope that for all the golfers who flocked to the gym to follow Tigers success will take a time out and re-evaluate what has happened to Tiger. Most experts will tell you flexibility is required in golf not hulk like muscles. Rory& company should take notice now before it’s too late
Dr Troy
Feb 3, 2017 at 8:16 pm
Sorry, but Tiger’s experiences are his own. Everyone is different. Gym work is done by most everyone on Tour right now. The physio trailers are packed week in and week out. Most guys are not trying to max out and deadlift 500 lbs. Weights and a stretching program, if done correctly and done within one’s own limits, can and usually is very beneficial to the golf game. The strengthening of muscles, especially in the lumbar/back area, will help most and not be a detriment.
cgasucks
Feb 3, 2017 at 9:51 pm
That’s right…most touring pros don’t work out like they’re preparing for the Mr. Olympia.
JThunder
Feb 3, 2017 at 10:04 pm
Assuming Tiger’s back problems came from the gym or golf course, as opposed to the bedroom.
B Moore
Feb 3, 2017 at 4:36 pm
As long as he got his appearance fee, what does it matter?
cgasucks
Feb 3, 2017 at 4:57 pm
People who pay people like Tiger major $$$ expect him to make the cut and play the weekend. They can only be fooled for so long and he won’t command any appearance fees or get a reduction of those fees if he keeps missing cuts. Just ask John Daly when he was playing in his prime.
Dave R
Feb 3, 2017 at 3:17 pm
ya were all perfect . Only the ones we like to belittle are not. Rite of passage I guess.
Boobsy McKiss
Feb 3, 2017 at 2:48 pm
Well that’s too bad. I guess I have to switch to orange sherbert now.
Tom
Feb 3, 2017 at 2:06 pm
I’m beginning to think Jacks record is safe.
Dat
Feb 3, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Perhaps it will never be broken ever. The game isn’t close to the same as it was back then.
jgpl001
Feb 3, 2017 at 1:01 pm
YES, he is finished, especially wrt winning again
It was sad to see him struggle so badly over the past few weeks, and I am by no means a fan
It was like the last few years of Seve’s career
He should retire now and give up all the comeback nonsense
Robert
Feb 3, 2017 at 12:26 pm
What’s the point of these articles? Every tournament he plays in this same question is asked. Just let the damn guy play some golf. Sheesh.
Ramrod
Feb 3, 2017 at 11:53 am
Oh dear Bubba. So basically you’re telling us that you’re old, bitter and look for any excuse to have a pop at someone you don’t know. Interesting post, cheers.
LD
Feb 3, 2017 at 12:09 pm
“you’re old, bitter and look for any excuse to have a pop at someone you don’t know”
Oh, the irony.
The dude
Feb 3, 2017 at 3:24 pm
Thanks Rev. Bubba!
AB
Feb 3, 2017 at 11:17 am
Another excuse for WD’s, the back seems to flare up with poor play
M-Herd4
Feb 3, 2017 at 10:29 am
I think it’s over for Tiger. I think he fell into the vanity trap years ago putting muscle on that really does nothing for the golf swing, or the back. I still scratch my head though wondering how a guy with a serious back issue is able to keep lifting weights and keep that muscle on his frame even at 41…
KWD
Feb 3, 2017 at 10:27 am
History, tired of hearing about The Comeback! You reap what you sow.
ooffa
Feb 3, 2017 at 9:55 am
Yes he is.
Lloyd
Feb 3, 2017 at 9:13 am
He pulled out because he new he would end up missing another cut so why not pull out saves the embarrassment
JR
Feb 3, 2017 at 8:46 am
The start of the end!! Washed up, toast!!
The dude
Feb 3, 2017 at 7:57 am
Well…he’s finished this week