WRX Forum Buzzz
FTF: Are You Tired of the U.S. Open on Links-Style Courses?

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.
Best Hybrid: Old or New
“I’ve currently got the Titleist 910h in 19* and 24* and I’m thinking about making a switch. The question is, to what?” writes Turfmantim. His question leads to an excellent discussion about the best hybrids in the short history of that particular club. See the thread.
“I Designed My Own Blades”
Herbygolf21 dedicated this superb thread to his effort to create his own blades. Here’s what he was going for.
- Minimal offset
2. Thin “ish” top line
3. Raw finish
4. CG more towards toe than typical blades
5. Heel relief throughout the set
6. A sole that interacts in all types of turf and in dirt
To see the results and what WRXers had to say, check out the thread.
Old-School Advantage?
Millhill88 writes:
Instead of buying something new again, I decide to go Old School. I went to the basement and pulled out equipment that performed well for me in the past. The results are Fabulous. I am scoring again the way I feel I should, and more importantly, I know what each club in my bag will do. Even though I have given up some yards, (especially off the tee), I’m more consistent than I have been in a long time.”
He wonders if any WRXers have had similar experiences—and they have. Great discussion. And note, this is a very liberal application of the “old” in old school. See the thread.
What Have You Bought in 2017?
Comparing purchases (and calculating the extremity of one’s own addiction to golf equipment) is one of the many fun elements of the GolfWRX forums. This thread by nicoy3k begins with his tally in a year when he “wasn’t going to buy anything.” Experience something similar? Join the discussion.
Tired of U.S. Opens on links-style courses?
Bogeypro voices his objection to U.S. Opens being staged at links-style courses. Links courses are for the British Open, he suggests, and parkland-style courses ought to host the U.S. Open. A hot topic of discussion. See what WRXers think about his suggestion.
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”
Randy Kitts
Jun 18, 2017 at 5:18 pm
Ready to return to the traditional US Open courses. Lets use the links style courses for the British Open,where they belong! Also tired of the yelling “morons” Go to football games where you belong,Thanx Tiger,its part of what you brought to a gentlemens game.
Shi Suk Dik
Jun 17, 2017 at 2:41 am
I tired of all these stupid articles here
Gorden
Jun 16, 2017 at 8:01 pm
They are ugly….only look good from the blimp…….as much as I do not like this type of course for the U.S. Open having Joe Buck in the booth is 100% worse…..
dave
Jun 16, 2017 at 1:20 pm
Yes and no. This erin hills while im sure is beautiful in real life doesnt translate to the screen. I thought chambers bay was amazing however. Ive never before and since wanted to watch every single shot to see how the best in the world handled chambers bay. it was beautiful with mountains, trains, etc. This tourney feels like a big field with wide fairways. its boring to watch. hit the fairway score well. hit the rough, chip out, bogey…..good score at chambers amazing to watch, good score at erin hills, ehhh…
Tom1
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:23 am
this style (Erin Hills) is fine. Theres plenty of contrast in venues. Next year the U S Open will be at a tree lined course and people will have negative talk on the venue also. It’s golf, played on a prairie , by an ocean or in a park, it’s golf. I’ll take it as it comes.
Old Putter
Jun 16, 2017 at 11:18 am
I’m not tired of links style…..
But the fake bird ambiance or whatever you called it is very annoying
I hate FS1
Tom Parlante
Jun 16, 2017 at 9:33 am
I live in Ireland where we have true links courses. I belong to Enniscrone Golf Club which is a links courses. I’ve played a dozen or more links courses in Ireland.
I learned to play golf as a caddie and played the 5 courses at Bethpage , NY. I find Erin Hills and Chambers Bay too contrived. Chopping down all the trees and letting the grass grow to knee length off the fairways is not links golf.
Eddie Hackett, a great Irish course designer, was able to design some of the greatest courses here. His philosophy was to work with what nature gave you.
The US has great golf course but the recent ones-USGA open- are terrible.
Shi Suk Dik
Jun 16, 2017 at 9:07 pm
Jon Rahm found the water hazard on 1 today very easily lol
ooffa
Jun 17, 2017 at 6:34 am
I stand by my post. You’re an angry guy.
ME
Jun 17, 2017 at 8:47 pm
They didn’t chop down all the trees to build Chambers Bay…they were previously chopped down as it was the site of a sand and gravel mine