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The GolfWRX forums exist so golfers have access to the latest equipment releases, hottest discussions, real equipment reviews, best instruction, new technologies and everything golf you can imagine.

So if you love golf, the GolfWRX forums are your sanctuary.

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.

Jason Dufner’s high-tech ball-marking device

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Tour photographer Greg Moore started this thread in 2012, and we’re not sure if this is still how Duf is marking his Titleist, but you have to check it out. A great example of the sort of inside-the-ropes stuff GolfWRX delivers with our weekly photos and comments in the forums.

Check out the thread.

In 2006, my irons were…

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Awesome thread here started by Nudga. And while we could dress it up, the topic is pretty self-explanatory. You’ve gotta check it out to see what WRXers were gaming 10 years ago.

See the thread.

Tiger Woods: The only golf course designer who gets it?

tiger jeansFrankensteins Monster writes:

I watched the news conference about Bluejack. Some of the things he, his team, and the owners built are fabulous. The course has a short par 3 course. That course has lights on it for nighttime golf. The main course is set up so that balls have a hard time getting lost. It’s open but not a swing for the fences from wherever you are. The facility also has a wiffle ball field! In a time when the game is contracting, and you still have the likes of Nicklaus building courses harder and harder, and taking a minimum of six hours for a round, it’s a breath of fresh air to see a designer actually try to grow the game and attempt to make it a family event.

Woods’ design at Bluejack is getting a lot of attention for the designer’s inclusive approach to building a facility. Obviously, Bluejack exists within a larger community, so that accounts for some of the wealth of extras. However, Woods’ targeting of playability and family inclusiveness is rightfully noteworthy.

Join the discussion about Bluejack National.

Life of a conditional Web.com Tour member

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Really interesting stuff from user GolfingBro (Matthew Hansen), who is a conditional member on the Web.com Tour. Matthew Hansen was kind enough to start a thread in mid-February that’s swelled to seven pages long. Here’s a brief snippet from his introduction discussing his road in golf

“So back to more mini tour stuff for awhile.  In spring I went thru Canadian tour Q school (now called the MacKenzie tour) and was successful in getting my card.  I spent the summer on the tour and played all the events but 1.   I guess I had an okay rookie year but I missed keeping my card by $900 Canadian which was frustrating. I missed 4 cuts by 1 stroke, that was rough.”

Check out this awesome thread.

Patrick Reed’s custom Bettinardi wedge

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Patrick Reed is a Callaway staffer. Thus, it’s interesting to see him with a 60-degree Bettinardi wedge in the bag at this week’s WGC-Cadillac Championship. Good eye by Greg Moore for spotting this custom beauty in P. Reed’s golf bag.

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  1. Rock Chalk JayHawk

    Mar 5, 2016 at 1:04 am

    Recycled drivel

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Most forgiving players irons? – GolfWRXers discuss

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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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What’s the perfect mini-driver/shaft combo? – 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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Why Ludvig Aberg is my new favorite player – 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.

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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