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Charles Howell III on why he finds the GolfWRX forums “very beneficial”
While we’ve seen a few Tour pros in the GolfWRX forums, rumor has persisted for years that Charles Howell III, one of the biggest gearheads in the professional ranks, frequents our fair forums.
Naturally, Johnny Wunder led off his Gear Dive podcast with CH III by asking the golfer if he visits the site.
Here’s what he had to say.
“I first heard about GolfWRX…quite a while ago…I would kind of go on there not only for…looking around, but for research and information.”
“Playing golf on the PGA Tour, we’re fortunate that we have access to a lot of different manufacturers…but if I want to know what’s the best shaft for, let’s say, higher launch and low spin, it’s hard to find an unbiased view…but yet on GolfWRX, you have a lot of users and people that have tested them and done reviews, etc. And I’ve found that very beneficial.”
“We all have the common bond that we love golf, and we just want to play better golf, I just happen to be fortunate enough that this is what I do for a living, so I’m highly motivated to find any edge I can get…through GolfWRX, I was able to read and study a lot [particularly in] the shafts area…I found that very beneficial.”
Asked whether he posts at all, Howell said,
“No. I would end up laying in bed at night either arguing or putting my two cents where they don’t belong…there’s people out there that are a lot smarter on these topics than I am, so I’m better off just trying to learn something.”
How cool is that, GolfWRX members? And the humility! I imagine CH III’s kung-fu is pretty darn good. But yeah, Charles Howell III: he’s just like us (minus the whole being a PGA Tour pro thing).
You’ll want to give Johnny’s full talk with Howell a listen. He candidly discusses the equipment he’s played throughout his year and offers an honest assessment of his career and the move to PXG that you have to hear.
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On Friday evening, Ralph Lauren announced that they had ended their partnership with Justin Thomas after the latter uttered a homophobic slur at last week’s Tournament of Champions.
In a statement, Ralph Lauren expressed that while discontinuing their longstanding relationship, they hope that “Mr. Thomas does the hard and necessary work in order to partner with us again…using his platform to promote inclusion.”
The incident which led to JT being dropped from the brand occurred on the 4th hole during the third round of the Tournament of Champions – which you can see in the video below.
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Following the third round at the Tournament of Champions, Thomas told Golf Channel:
“There’s just no excuse. I’m an adult; I’m a grown man. There’s absolutely no reason for me to say anything like that. It’s terrible. I’m extremely embarrassed. It’s not who I am. It’s not the kind of person that I am. But it’s … unfortunately I did it, and I have to own up to it, and I’m very apologetic.
Like I said, it’s inexcusable. I’m speechless. It’s bad. There’s no other way to put it. I need to do better. I need to be better. It’s definitely a learning experience. I deeply apologize to anyone, and everybody who I offended and I’ll be better because of it.”
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On Wednesday, Bubba Watson did what most people do these days when they receive a gift they are excited about – post it on social media and find out what everyone else thinks.
Got some new #ironcovers in the #PING bag… what do y’all think? Yes… No… Maybe? Thanks @pinggolfjapan[email protected] #PlayYourBest pic.twitter.com/k3rPBdgKdZ
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) January 14, 2021
However, the item in question is perhaps the most divisive piece of equipment in golf, and users are split on the new Ping iron covers which the two-time Masters champ was showcasing.
In the like camp:
While there was also plenty of disdain for the covers:
What do you think of Bubba’s new Ping iron covers, WRXers?
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Social media users were left bemused during round one’s coverage of the Sony Open, after seeing Tom Watson appear for an interview wearing his headphones in a frankly bizarre manner.
CBS’ Kyle Porter was quick to jump on the oddity, tweeting: “Legit never seen another human wear headphones like Tom Watson wears them.”
Legit never seen another human wear headphones like Tom Watson wears them. pic.twitter.com/UY1bWib7Pn
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) January 14, 2021
What followed was an all out roast where Twitter users mercilessly mocked the new fashion statement from Tom Watson with some hilarious responses.
However, Watson did receive some support, with one user declaring that: “He’s Tom Watson! He can wear them any way he wants!”
Either way, I don’t see Watson’s headphone game setting a trend anytime soon!
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Bob Parson Jr.
May 30, 2018 at 3:53 pm
Another “Journey Man” who is a millionaire by being mediocre. He should be kissing Tiger Woods rear end for that.
gunmetal
May 30, 2018 at 9:28 pm
Really cool comment, man.
Max
May 29, 2018 at 4:13 pm
This was great! I’ve been picking him all year in DFS and he’s been doing well.
Dirk
May 29, 2018 at 5:18 am
Great podcast! Please get better sound quality
Man
May 29, 2018 at 1:55 am
If he would stop paying attention to us nitwits on WRX but instead practice and play harder, he might win more.
Pendaftaran Mahasiswa Baru
May 28, 2018 at 6:36 pm
do the things that are useful in this life to support success,.
James T
May 30, 2018 at 11:00 am
You are Charles, right?