WRX Forum Buzzz
FTF: Giveaway, Tour Only debate, Assistant captain Woods, #ClubPorn

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.
#ClubPorn: Bettinardi’s 2016 lineup
Sure, we write articles about equipment on the front page. But if you want to stuff yourself at the visual buffet, you have to proceed to the forums.
Here’s an example: Bettinardi’s 2016 BB Series and Inovai 3.0 in high-resolution glory. Dozens of photos for your viewing pleasure.
And here’s the front page story, if you’re interested in, you know, words to go along with the pictures.
WRX Giveaway: Design your own MyJoys!
In the market for a lightweight, comfortable, highly customizable golf shoe? The MyJoy D.N.A. is worthy of your consideration. And even better, as a GolfWRX forum member, you could win a pair for free.
Here’s how.
THE GIVEAWAY
This year, D.N.A. has been added to the MyJoys program, allowing 5 lucky winners to claim their own FootJoy MyJoys D.N.A. shoes that they design.
TO ENTER
- Go to Design Your Own MyJoys D.N.A. here
- Chose you shoe, leather, colors, textures, embroidery and monograms.
- Save your design images.
- In a post in our dedicated forum thread, post your design images and tell us what your design means to you.
That’s it. Winners selected at random in 2 weeks. Good luck!
Debate: How are “Tour Only” Scotty Cameron putters different than retail?
Referring to Tour Only/Circle T Scotty Camerons, user e36er asks: “Are those $2K-$5K putter really different than the ones under $400?”
Responses range from span the range from “Yes/You can’t put price on the perfect, confidence-inspiring putter” to “Heck no!” Also discussed: fine art and the relative merits of a Timex vs. a Rolex and much decrying the fact that the topic has been bandied about ad nauseum in the forums over the years.
Have an opinion? Join the discussion.
The inevitable demise of the golf polo?
User prsgtrman began this thread with an anecdote about a quick post-work nine holes in which he wore a “nice-looking shirt made of synthetics.” During his round, he came to the conclusion that a nice-looking non-polo shirt should be equally as acceptable on a golf course as a collared shirt.
This prompted DRRicks to respond: “If you’d like to “dress down,” play frisbee golf.”
And wldchld22 offered a history lesson in the grand tradition of the polo shirt: “Rene Lacoste introduced it in the 1900’s after visiting India and ever since then it has been in a staple in the modern man’s wardrobe for a reason.”
Of course, prsgtrman does have supporters in the thread, which is also notable for its detailed history of khaki pants.
Have a strong opinion on the future of collared shirts? Get in on the discussion.
Perspectives on assistant Ryder Cup captain Woods
As with all things Tiger-related, 2016 U.S. Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III’s announcement that Tiger Woods (along with Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker) will serve as an assistant captain at Hazeltine has generated some forum discussion.
Formula02 started a thread related to the topic with the question, “Does this mean he [Woods] doesn’t think he will be back playing next year or at least not with enough time to show form to take the team as a pick?”
Another user added that Woods has indicated he’d still like to make the team. And after that, the takes came fast and furious. And the polar perspectives were laid out: On the one hand, this decision somehow hands the Cup to the Europeans. On the other, as J13 stated, “Who in the game knows more about winning and the mentality it takes to do so then Tiger Woods?”
Equipment
I’m a 31 year-old male and I turned my apartment living room into a driving range stall – GolfWRXers react

In our forums, our members have been reacting to a post from ‘GolferTodd’ who has turned their apartment living room into a driving range stall. ‘GolferTodd’ produced the following photo in our forums with the caption:
“To the exclusion of furniture. Bachelor life.”
And our members have been reacting to the post in our forums.
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.
- MtlJeff: “This is amazing……When i was 28 i lived in an apartment that had my winter tires in the kitchen, i only had one plate and 1 set of knives and forks, and i cooked pasta in a witches cauldron from 1835. And i still convinced a woman to marry me. So i am all for this. In fact this is way better than what i had to offer.”
- TiScape: “Love it Todd. Go Dodgers!!”
- imkirby34: “Based on the view out the window, it looks like you’re on the first floor, which is probably a good thing because I’d hate to live below you, even if you have an extremely shallow AoA. Haha.”
Equipment
Best classic irons – GolfWRXers discuss

In our forums, our members have been discussing classic irons. WRXer ‘DonaldDunes’ has caught the vintage club bug, and wants to know other members’ favorite iron models that “have stood the test of time or were the top performers for their day.”
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.
- Maine Golfer: “I love a lot of clubs but ’69 Wilson Staff’s are an all time favorite. Easy to hit in relative terms and they look amazing.”
- Wilsonian: “No surprise from me, but the Wilson K-28 irons, specifically blades with the glide thru sole. I grew up playing Ram clubs, but got away from them as I got older. My return to vintage was with the Wilsons, and my first set of hickories were the Wilson Plus Success irons. You’ll try a lot of sets, but I think it’s a matter of what feels best in your hands, specifically your 7 iron which is the best indicator imo.”
- Hawkeye777: “Hogan Redlines. Macgregor Nicklaus Muirfield 20th. Wilson Staff Tour Blade. Those are mine, don’t play any of them these days (no real reason to) and didn’t really “collect” them. The Wilsons I played with for years.”
Equipment
When buying used irons how much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss

In our forums, our members have been discussing how much wear is too much wear when purchasing used irons. WRXer ‘con_mon2’ is interested in a used set of iron and kicks off the thread, asking:
“Would love to hear everyone’s thoughts on this! How much wear are you comfortable with?
I found a set of irons on eBay that I am very interested in buying, but they have a bit more wear than I’m comfortable with. I have attached a few pictures showing especially the wear on the sweet spot on the PW and 9 iron. Maybe you can convince me that I’m being too picky and I should just buy them? Or maybe I should be concerned about the wear? I’m not really sure. They are Ping i230s which came out in 2022 so they aren’t that old. And the seller had this to say about the condition: ‘Good: Normal wear for their age. Excellent playing condition but they have cosmetic wear on faces and soles. Sweetspot wear is visible.’
Beyond the cosmetic, I’d really like to know this: At what point do you start to worry about the grooves being so worn that they have a substantial effect on the shots you’re hitting?”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts in response.
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.
- rsballer10: “The term you are looking for is “browning” and these irons have some of that going on. They are completely playable, but I’d say they’ve reached their half-life.”
- Nessism: “Those heads are stainless steel. The “browning” that some people reference, is really the yellow shade of the nickel layer under the chrome. When forged carbon steel heads wear through the chrome, the “brown” is RUST. These heads will never rust. People applaud the old Ping irons as being “indestructible”. Those heads had no chrome. These heads, even if the chrome is beginning to wear through, on one head, are miles more durable than the older unplated “indestructible” Ping’s. And even further ahead of any forged club.”
- phizzy30: “Hard pass for me. I would rather get a new set of DTC irons and would be glad to spend the extra couple to few hundred.”
Entire Thread: “When buying used irons: How much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss”