What GolfWRXers are saying about golf’s greatest overachievers

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4 years ago

Jun 9, 2020

In our forums, our members have been having a great discussion on overachievers in the sport. As a flip to my piece on golf’s 5 biggest underachievers, WRXer ‘Forged4ever’ has kicked off a quality debate regarding players who have maxed out their game to achieve significant success in the sport.

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.

golfandfishing: “Corey Pavin. He has ALL of the things you don’t want to make the show. Small, skinny, weak, low ball flight, short, questionable ball striker. The guy just wanted it more than anyone else and willed himself to the tour. Just a smidge short of HoF. Shot freaking 26 once. Got himself into a playoff with Bubba Watson who is a full set of clubs longer than him. 185 is rescue club for him, hard wedge for Bubba. Corey was one of the best for a while; he absolutely overachieved. Got 500% out of his game.”
oldpalchamp: “I look at this as the players who made the most out of limited natural physical abilities. Corey Pavin definitely comes to mind. Also these players: Paul Azinger, Zach Johnson, Mike Weir, Kevin Na.”
iBanesto: “Padraig Harrington. He said he would have settled for a journeyman career.”
No_Catchy_Nickname: “Lots of good comments here. From a European perspective, I’ll back up those who said Langer, and I think doublehans’s mention of Faldo is good. He went from being called “Foldo” to a six-time major champion. What about Francis Ouimet? Came from a modest background (caddy) to win the US Open in 1913, and 2 US Amateur titles, and later became captain of the R&A.”
BNGL: “Zach Johnson has got to be in here, I think. To me he’s won at Augusta and St. Andrew’s, something not a lot of people have done. He’s a terrific putter accurate off the tee. But he predominantly draws it, doesn’t hit it the highest, isn’t long, but won and had a stretch there where he was there seemingly every week. I always thought he does the most with the least. Jim Furyk. One major, a FedEx Cup Champion, PGA Tour Player of the Year. Shot 58…and 59. We all know his unorthodox swing, but not great length solid iron player solid putter great wedges but dang who’d have thought he’d be the one to have the lowest score in history.”
smashdn: “Webb Simpson. Not sure what list though. He either greatly overachieved with the one major or underachieved and is not getting the most out of his talent with only 6 wins. Davis Love III. Same deal though I lean more heavily to underachieved. He had tremendous length but only one major, cut 38 times out of 100 major starts and only 21 PGA wins. Martin Kaymer. I’d say he has overachieved. Three majors. Wish he could turn his career back on as well. Did Ben Crenshaw overachieve?”

Entire Thread: “Golf’s greatest overachievers?”

Golf’s 5 biggest underachievers

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Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

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3 weeks 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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4 weeks 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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19th Hole

Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – GolfWRXers discuss

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4 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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