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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.

Discussing Jason Gore’s equipment…and Jason Gore chimes in!

So, our Tour photographer Greg Moore started a post about Jason Gore’s equipment and his switch to the new prototype Callaway XR 16 (with which he has picked up 18 yards).

A Callaway XR 16 prototype driver Gore called a "Sub Zero."

A Callaway XR 16 prototype driver Gore called a “Sub Zero.”

It was already cool enough that Greg had been having a back-and-forth text and phone chat with a tour pro about his artillery, but the thread moved into the upper echelons of coolness when Jason Gore himself joined the conversation. 

Check it out.

And Jason Gore is participating in a live chat with GolfWRX members next Tuesday. You can submit questions via this thread, and if your question is answered, well, see below…

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What putter did you just buy?

via Jmurph424

via Jmurph424

There are many threads in the GolfWRX forums you can return to again and again. The “What putter did you just buy?” thread is one of them for two reasons. One, you can see what GolfWRXers — some of the most discerning equipment buyers — are putting in their bags. Two, some grade-A putter pictures.

Have a look.

Scratch player with 700-yard advantage vs. Phil Mickelson. Who wins?

U.S. Team player Phil Mickelson hits an iron on the 10th fairway during the second practice round for the 2013 Presidents Cup golf tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, OhioObee started an interesting thread with this framing of the question above: “What do you think would happen? Would the scratch player stand a chance? What if it’s the scratch player’s home course and Mickelson has played it only one time previously?”

“Does the scratch player have any hope? If not, how many shots a side should he get from Mickelson to make it fair? Let’s say the course is rated 76 from the tees Phil is playing and 72 from the tees the scratch player is playing.”

The discussion is hot and so are the takes. Check it out.

Steph Curry’s family thinks he could be a pro golfer. Could he?

Chrismikayla started a thread referencing a story on The Post Game that says, which quotes the Warriors star’s father as follows. 

“He really could [play golf professionally],” says Dell, who played 16 NBA seasons as a guard/forward. “When we play, he hits balls and we go out and it’s three summers in a row he’s put up scores in the 60s.

“If Steph got a golf coach and practiced and put in the time like he does in basketball, he could play. He’s really good. He’s that good. He doesn’t miss a lot of shots, and when he does, he can recover. He thinks he can make any putt he stands over.”

Chrismikayla is incredulous and doesn’t think Curry has a shot. What do you think? Voice your opinion.

The worst shot you’ve ever seen!

Great thread here. Started by thatboygaule in November of 2014 and still going strong. And while there are eight pages of brilliant replies, gaule’s opener is pretty strong.

“…mine would have to a member be at my club a few weeks back. He shanked a driver, perpendicular to the hole, hits a rock and rockets 50 yards up and backwards next to the 18th . Here is my impression of it… 

Starts at X . blue arrow is direction of line and red is ball.”

gaule

Check out this fantastic thread and add your own horror story.

Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

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4 Comments

  1. Ken

    Jan 18, 2016 at 9:42 am

    Jason, many times we put a new driver or putter in play and think we have found the Holy Grail … then, not so much! It’s like the first few dates with a gorgeous honey … Holy Grail fades into, “What was I thinking?” How do you and your peers reduce that factor? Is it simply spending more quality time with the club, as opposed to the typical amateur? Does this work with women?

    Thanks,
    Ken L.
    Franklin, TN

  2. Jason N.

    Jan 16, 2016 at 10:42 am

    Jason, what aspects of your drivers and driving have changed since you won the 84 Lumber Classic in 05? (I drove you in the cart to the first tee in the final round when you won btw)

  3. Steve Trust

    Jan 15, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Jason, why Callaway and what feel aspects of the club do you like best ?

    • mhendon

      Jan 15, 2016 at 10:28 pm

      Better question, did you have any other equipment deals offered to you at the same time you went with Callaway. If so was the money the deciding factor or the equipment?

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I’m a 31 year-old male and I turned my apartment living room into a driving range stall – GolfWRXers react

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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.”

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Best classic irons – GolfWRXers discuss

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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.”

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When buying used irons how much wear is too much? – GolfWRXers discuss

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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.”

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