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GIVEAWAY: Post Your Favorite TW Memory, Win His New Book (The 1997 Masters: My Story)
Calling all GolfWRXers, Tiger Woods fans and people who like winning free stuff (we assume there’s a high degree of overlap); we’re giving away nine copies of Tiger Woods’ much anticipated and soon-to-be-released book.
Written in conjunction with the esteemed Lorne Rubenstein, “The Masters 1997: My Story” isn’t slated for release until late March, so this is you chance to get TW’s reflection on his historic 12-stroke victory early (can you believe it’s been 20 years?).
What do you need to do to enter? Something that’s not half bad in itself; reply to this giveaway thread with your favorite Woods-related memory.
We’ll pick nine winners in two weeks. And we suspect you’ll want to read the reflections of the WRX faithful that crop up between now and then, especially since we’re once again in the position of not knowing when Mr. Woods will tee it up again. At least we can console ourselves with tales of past glory.
How To Enter: Post your favorite TW memory in this thread.
In our forums, our members have been pitting a Srixon ZXi combo against a TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo. WRXer ‘edutch22’ is on the hunt for a new set of irons and kicks off the thread saying:
“Looking at picking up a new set of irons and think I’ve narrowed it down to Srixon ZXi combo or Taylormade P7CB/770 combo. I am currently a 5 cap and allbeit I feel irons are my weakness. My miss is a little to the toe side. I am decently steep at 4-5 down. Always thought I am high spin but recently on trackman my 7 was spinning at 5800 roughly.
My question or looking for thoughts on which one would benefit me more from a forgiveness standpoint? Or is there another iron is should be looking at entirely? I only get to play about once or twice a week, if I am not playing a 2-3 day event. Thanks in advance.”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts and suggestions 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.
- manima1: “You just can’t go wrong with Srixon ZXi7.”
- MattM97: “You have to hit them to know, the V-Sole on the Srixon can be make or break for many.”
- dmeeksDC: “P7CB is more forgiving for me than ZXi7 because my main miss is low middle and the P7CB still flies and spins great on that miss. These are both really nice irons but I like the P7CB more than the Zxi7 and the P770 (or P790) more than the Zxi5. The Srixons are larger so if that gives you confidence that is the way to go. I don’t feel like I get any benefit from the V-sole and the P7CBs live up to their high Maltby forgiveness rating so the TaylorMades have been great for me.”
Entire Thread: “Srixon ZXi combo or TaylorMade P7CB/770 combo? – GolfWRXers discuss”
In our forums, our members have been reacting to a fitting session involving Mizuno’s Pro M13 and Callaway’s X Forged irons. WRXer ‘careergolfer’ recently went through a full fitting session and shared his numbers and commentary, saying:
“After playing Callaway Apex Pros for the pats 5 years, just went through a full iron fitting and thought the data was interesting enough to share. I’ve seen a lot of posts talking about fittings but not many with actual numbers, so here’s mine.
All 7-iron, same ball, same session. Final two were the ones I was choosing between:
| Club | Ball Speed | Launch | Spin | Side Angle | Carry | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current irons | 121.1 mph | 18.3° | 6,691 rpm | 0.7L | 170 | 178 |
| Callaway X Forged | 125.8 mph | 15.9° | 6,144 rpm | 2.2L | 180 | 185 |
| Mizuno M-13 | 125.8 mph | 17.9° | 6,638 rpm | 2.2L | 177 | 182 |
The consistency numbers are what actually made the decision:
| Club | Ball Speed SD | Spin SD | Total Yards SD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current irons | 3.3 | 294 | 5 |
| Callaway X Forged | 2.0 | 211 | 3 |
| Mizuno M-13 | 1.1 | 150 | 2 |
Callaway won on distance by 3 yards but got there with a much lower ball flight (15.9° launch, 6,144 spin). The Mizuno matched my existing flight profile with nearly 3x tighter ball speed consistency.
Fitter also noted I’ve been setting up with a closed face at address to compensate for a heel-heavy dynamic lie. Ordered the M-13s 1° flat to bring impact back to neutral: the theory being if I can set up square, I can actually commit to the release. I’m not sure if this was the right call TBH but took the fitter’s guidance. I’ll see what happens.
Went with the Mizuno. Clubs aren’t in hand yet. Happy to share follow-up data once I’ve played them!”
And our members have been sharing their thoughts in response.
Here are a couple of posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- PowerCobra98: “M13 certainly performed well. Enjoy the new irons once you get them!”
- dmeeksDC: “Two completely different irons. The X Forged is a tour-type iron and would match up with the S3 in the Mizuno lineup. Not going to see a lot of M-13 on pro tours. It’s a crossover iron, three different types of construction in the same set. The M-13 would be more like the AI 150 as the M-13 7 iron is a half-hollow club versus X Forged, which is a straight up forged iron. M-13 middle irons have very thin faces, not holding up well for some buyers if you read through the M-13 thread. Hopefully Mizuno has corrected it. Given the differences in construction, that is surprising ball speed with the X Forged. To me the numbers are quite an endorsement of the X Forged considering it has no ‘tech.'”
Entire Thread: “Mizuno Pro M13 vs Callaway X Forged: My actual fitting numbers – GolfWRXers discuss”
In our forums, our members have been discussing drivers. WRXer ‘Ty-Webb’ is still playing Ping’s G400 LS driver and reaches out to fellow members saying:
“Playing the G400 LS still and wondering if newer is any better? For someone who thinks golf equipment is 90% marketing, change my mind.”
And our members have been weighing in with their top picks 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.
- meliaant: “As someone who graduated from the OG SIM to the Qi10, I can you two things: 1) on-center hits are essentially identical. 2) off-center hits are wildly, absurdly better with newer drivers.”
- Golfingfanatic: “I went from the G400 to the GT2 – probably a wash distance wise from the sweet spot, but much better at handling spin off-center.. would definitely try some new stuff if you can.”
- bluedot: “Given the number of heads and shafts that are available, plus the fact that you’re talking about a 9 yr old club, plus the available fitting technology, the answer is almost certainly yes. Add to that the fact that the Ping LS models are sort of ‘specialized’ drivers, as are the Ping SFT’s; heck, you might need MORE spin! How much better is really the question, and that depends on how well suited the G400 LS is to your swing, and how you will go about finding an alternative.”
Entire Thread: “Has there been a better driver since this Ping release? – GolfWRXers discuss”
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Adrien Jenot
Feb 22, 2017 at 8:42 am
Tiger slept with a waitress in a church parking lot. I win lol
Brian
Feb 23, 2017 at 9:11 pm
I’m pretty sure there wasn’t any sleeping going on.
John Grossi
Feb 22, 2017 at 5:49 am
Years ago in one of the desert events. Tiger’s ball ended up being blocked by a large boulder. My memory of him was standing and watching a group of people moving that rock so he could hit the shot.
Jim
Feb 22, 2017 at 11:11 am
…..The drunk frat rats & spineless rules official at the Wasted Management event was one of the reasons I just never did like the cat….It started with his 3rd “Amateur” where Earl’d been on staff with Titleist as an “advisor” for a couple hundred grand a year, he shows uo with a 5K a day golf coach & a shrink caddying for him. Without his unprecedented ‘amateur’ support team to unscrew him during an extra long lunch break, Steve Scott might’ve cleaned his clock – with his girlfriend (now wife) carrying his bag….win or lose, the whole Tiger thing woulda happened anyway. Nike was in attendance along with every sports agent & lawyer, so the win probably added a zero to a few contracts already in the works…He was fun to watch, still had a ‘little kid’ demeanor and I wanted to like him – despite his father’s BS.
Too many incidents, attitudes & behavior led me to believe he thought he was bigger than the game. The over the top drooling media and hype which still lives on. Honestly, despite the alledged TV ratings, I don’t know – or have ever spoken to a single golfer (who watches golf – or attends the area Tour event) who said they wouldn’t be watching or going to (XYZ) tournament ’cause Tiger wasn’t playing that week…
Tom Weiskoff said (something along these lines) and of course was railed on for everything from being jealous to racist – Yeah he’s great now – but he has no life. Has no money pressure, his father’s still alive, has no wife or kids or responsibilities – let’s see how he handles it when somethin bad happens – when life brings some adversity (OR SOMETHING to that effect)….
Fav Tiger shots to date – long ago – Bay Hill (??) an almost 200yrd 5 or 6 iron over water from fairway bunker – hit it tight….other fav – 2005 Masters 13 hole. From over the green – chip shot ran down into the creek…
DC3
Feb 28, 2017 at 10:50 am
Why do I get the feeling that you live under the rock they moved?
Jim
Mar 4, 2017 at 4:52 pm
Truth hurts, huh snowflake
JR
Feb 21, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Hanging out in Palm Springs during the skins game with friends. Tiger sends someone over from his posse and tells my friends girlfriend, Tiger wants to hang out with her. She basically tells him to tell tiger to fvck off. Good times.
Tazz2293
Feb 21, 2017 at 6:55 pm
1) When he withdrew from presenting the Trophy at the 2017 Genesis Open because of back spasms.
or
2) any number of times he has fallen out of a tournament to become the worst raked golfer in the world.
Mad-Mex
Feb 21, 2017 at 6:03 pm
Leaving Fuzzy Zoeller out to dry after he made a joked and the media crucified him,,,,,,,,,,
Matt K
Feb 21, 2017 at 11:38 am
The finger point playoff at Valhalla. Had it all… David v Goliath. Both guys were playing great. Bob May lol… guy never did anything else on a national stage.
Kim
Feb 21, 2017 at 11:14 am
The 2008 US Open when Tiger played on a broken leg.
ooffa
Feb 21, 2017 at 10:11 am
Crashing his car into a tree.
Do I win?
ooffa
Feb 21, 2017 at 10:10 am
Crashing his car into a tree.
WD’s week after week.
Do I win?
Tazz2293
Feb 21, 2017 at 6:56 pm
Elin’s 9 iron shot upside his head
Caezar
Feb 21, 2017 at 9:19 am
US Master’s Tournament 2005, Par 3 Hole 16, chip in from the outside with the nike ball emblem showing before going into the hole. The most spectacular shot by TW in Masters history.
Zak Kozuchowski
Feb 21, 2017 at 9:36 am
Caezar,
Please make sure you most this favorite TW memory in our specified forum thread here — http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1446254-giveaway-post-your-favorite-tiger-woods-memory-win-his-new-book-the-1997-masters-my-story/ — to be eligible for the giveaway.
KJ
Feb 21, 2017 at 8:20 am
Presidents Cup. I cant remember the year. He and Ernie Els battling it out. Tiger refused to lose. Unbelievable performance.
Zak Kozuchowski
Feb 21, 2017 at 9:36 am
KJ,
Please make sure you most this favorite TW memory in our specified forum thread here — http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/1446254-giveaway-post-your-favorite-tiger-woods-memory-win-his-new-book-the-1997-masters-my-story/ — to be eligible for the giveaway.