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Forum Thread of the Day: “Robert Garrigus handed three-month suspension after testing positive for marijuana”
Today’s Forum Thread of the Day comes from lawsonman who began the thread discussing Robert Garrigus’ three-month ban for testing positive for marijuana. Our members discuss the ban handed to him by the PGA Tour, as well as the following statement which Garrigus posted on social media on Friday.
This is my statement regarding my suspension by the PGA TOUR. pic.twitter.com/isatq7c9Mx
— Robert Garrigus (@garrigus_robert) March 22, 2019
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion at the link below.
- marmosskapaul: “The problem with pot is that it stays in your system too long. IDK if there is any way to measure the amount of THC like alcohol breathalyzer for people driving or not. What amount is permissible and what amount is not.?? That is going to be the problem with drug legalization. Will employers put up with a positive blood test?? You come to work with alcohol in your system, and most places fire you. You get pulled over driving..you get arrested. Will be interesting how it pans out. I’m ok with legalization, and I personally can’t stand a THC buzz…but doesn’t bother me if others smoke or eat it around me.”
- Ashley Schaeffer: “I honestly didn’t know they tested for weed. Testing golfers for weed in my neck of the woods would be like testing baristas for kale in Portland.”
- Swisstrader98: “Yet another reason millennials are running away from the game…weed is the opposite of PED’s.”
Entire Thread: “Robert Garrigus handed three-month suspension after testing positive for marijuana”
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.”
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.”
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”
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Mike Grove
Mar 26, 2019 at 4:50 am
Question, would you rather be in a room full of drunks or a room full of stoners? One room is looking for fights the other is looking for pizza…
Richard Douglas
Mar 26, 2019 at 3:20 am
Suspended for marijuana? Really? In this day and age? Whatever for?
It’s not like marijuana use gives you a competitive advantage. Unlike beta-blockers, marijuana goes directly against one’s motor skills.
Alcohol is a drug and it’s not tested for. Why? Because it’s legal and no one gets an advantage by using it. (Although some do claim a benefit in consuming a bit of “swing oil” at the turn. I think that’s just rationalization.)
That leaves legality, and that’s changing. Is it really the Tour’s responsibility to enforce legality? Do they audit tax returns submitted by Tour players? Do they follow their courtesy cars to ensure they obey all traffic laws?
This is stupid. It’s juvenile. And, as far as competition on the Tour goes, it’s irrelevant. I guess that’s why the Tour just couldn’t resist. Idiots.
Physician
Mar 25, 2019 at 5:24 pm
Marijuana is toxic. Period. ‘Experts’ claiming it’s healthy is sickening– my medical experience with it tells a different story. Garrigus needs help, but at least this is raising awareness for all those needing and seeking sobriety.
Richard Douglas
Mar 26, 2019 at 3:21 am
So what does that have to do with suspending him from competition? How is that any of the Tour’s business?
Mike Grove
Mar 26, 2019 at 5:27 am
And alcohol isn’t?
BB
Mar 25, 2019 at 3:26 pm
No hope without my dope!
P
Mar 25, 2019 at 2:51 pm
Try eating a boat load of poppy seeds and ask your employer to drug test you and tell us what happened
Dan
Mar 25, 2019 at 2:04 pm
Marijuana is def a touchy subject. And I highly doubt he would play stoned.
Waaaaaaa
Mar 25, 2019 at 2:54 pm
Not touchy at all.
It’s helps some people. And it’s a drug of abuse and that is why it’s banned.
Legal status means nothing. Many drugs are legal everywhere but they’re banned in sports. That’s the point.
Cant play by the rules? Don’t play.
JThunder
Mar 25, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Golf has a long, long history of alcohol abuse on and off the golf course. I don’t see any difference, other than alcohol has a longer history of legal and social acceptance (Prohibition aside). I’d suggest the ill effects are worse than weed, both short and long-term, but the “right” people push for it’s acceptance, whereas weed is Willie Nelson and Rastas.
Do they test for alcohol? I wonder if nicotine should be classified a PED. Surely the most abused drug in modern times.
Richard Douglas
Mar 26, 2019 at 3:24 am
Except when the rules are really stupid, like here.
“And it’s a drug of abuse and that is why it’s banned.”
Your logic is weak. Alcohol is abused far more frequently and widely than is marijuana, but it is not banned.
No, this is about demonizing marijuana, which powerful agents in society have done since its rise in popularity during Prohibition.
You’re welcome to point to even one interest of the Tour’s being served by testing players for marijuana use. I’d love to hear that one.
C
Mar 26, 2019 at 8:21 am
“Cant play by the rules? Don’t play.”
While I don’t agree that marijuana usage should be frowned upon, I do agree with your statement. Thems the rules.
JaY Hovorka
Mar 25, 2019 at 1:49 pm
Crazy…..if the golfer had cancer guess they Couldnt treat….im a Decent player but can’t play “stoned”….if the PRE just left it alone….poor play would take care of the problem