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GolfWRX Forum Thread of the Day: “How do you handle punched or aerated greens?”
With Fall right around the corner, courses around the country are beginning to aerate their greens. In today’s GolfWRX Forum Thread of the Day our members discuss how their game changes, and when/if to play.
Here are a few comments from the forum, but make sure to check the whole thing out in the link below.
- larrybud: “Never walked off, but you have to go in with the mentality that you will miss a bunch of putts, and that that’s not your fault. My cap always go up 2 shots or so this time of year.”
- bluefishercat: “It’s a good excuse for bad putting”
- golfgirlrobin: “I don’t really mind punched greens; it’s just part of the deal. Hit it a little harder and aim for the middle.”
Check out the full forum thread here for more discussion.
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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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op
Sep 20, 2018 at 7:11 pm
Pretend you are back in the 1920s where “stymie” was still the game on the greens…. slightly loft your putts over the plugs. I have a Wilson 8802 blade that was bent up, loft increased to 10º and back of sole ground down. Works perfectly.
Makemba Tumambu
Sep 20, 2018 at 2:39 pm
I go to another course or hit the driving range. Not paying good money to play freshly aerated greens.
Blake
Sep 20, 2018 at 12:00 pm
putting is the least interesting part of golf so i dont mind doing auto 2 putts
steve
Sep 20, 2018 at 7:13 pm
… but par consists of 36 putts… more than any other aspect of the game!!!!
Adi Sutarno
Sep 20, 2018 at 5:03 am
Find and play in different courses.
Scott
Sep 20, 2018 at 1:12 am
i don’t play punched greens…why spend money for inferior play. More importantly punching greens should be a thing of the past…new technology should fix this age old issue.
Matt Aamold
Sep 19, 2018 at 8:37 pm
I handle them by dying a little inside.
Nah, I just play them and know that sometimes the putts aren’t going to do what I think their going to do.
Tom54
Sep 19, 2018 at 6:07 pm
I don’t usually care it’s just something you gotta deal with twice a year or so only thing would be nice if they gave us a break on the green fees while the greens are subpar. Some places who know what they are doing have plenty of sand filling the holes where it’s not bad at all. Other places it’s like putting on the board like you hang your tools on.
Bob Jones
Sep 19, 2018 at 4:13 pm
Find something else to do until the greens are healed.
Robert
Sep 19, 2018 at 1:30 pm
Based on the above photo I would not play – might wait a couple of days (or look to play somewhere else). From a greenskeeper’s perspective, should play be allowed on the greens in the above photo?
blake
Sep 20, 2018 at 12:02 pm
Yes but he isnt done sweeping yet
Dave r
Sep 19, 2018 at 12:23 pm
No they don’t that’s like saying 1 club length tee thru thru the green, same for everybody. That’s got to be the worst saying in golf. But I do agree shut up and play or stay home and do yard work.
Jon
Sep 19, 2018 at 11:58 am
Shut up and play, everyone has the same conditions.