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Spotted: President Obama Uses Game Golf
Game Golf, the digital tracking application that records every shot played during a round of golf, has a brand new fan. And not just any fan. United States President Barack Obama was spotted this week with the GAME GOLF tracking sensor clipped to his belt, using the platform to track his performance.
According to sources at Active Mind Technology, the company responsible for developing the platform, it is hopeful that President Obama will publicly post his stats for interactivity among its users.
GAME GOLF was officially launched at the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando this past January, and has quickly garnered acclaim for it’s innovative use of technology to capture the true distances and direction of shots hit with each club in a golfer’s bag. Additional features, like Game Golf’s new Shot Performance Analysis tool, can help golfers visualize their tee shot and approach shot tendencies to formulate a better tee-to-green plan, according to the company.
For more information about Game Golf, read our own GolfWRX editorial review to find out more.
In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.
They wrote:
“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”
Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. 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.
- kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
- jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
- jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
- Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”
In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.
@DTorres asked:
The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?
Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.
We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.
Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. 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: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
- bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
- CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”
A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.
As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.
Let’s get to the gifts.
Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo
We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.
STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover
If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.
Why Golf: Putting Thing
When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.
OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes
Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!
Therabody Theragun Relief
A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.
World Cup golf apparel
Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.
FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes
Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.
Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker
Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.
Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls
The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!
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marty
Aug 20, 2014 at 9:35 am
Is he gonna draw another line in the sand trap in a iraq?
mike
Aug 16, 2014 at 10:46 pm
hope those twig arms don’t snap
Dan
Aug 16, 2014 at 9:00 pm
That this must have a lot of data considering the # of rounds he’s played
Chris
Aug 16, 2014 at 4:47 am
Spotted…POTUS NOT WORKING AS USUAL.
SutmpJmperY2K
Aug 16, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Here we go with the divisive “non-golf” BS…
Golf Please
Aug 14, 2014 at 6:07 pm
I play golf with 3 friends. Two of us are Republicans and two of us are Democrats. We remain good friends and still go on buddy golf weekends together because we made a rule years ago that we DON’T DISCUSS POLITICS! Can we do the same here please at golfwrx ?
Jeremy
Aug 14, 2014 at 7:22 pm
Amen. GWRX, seriously, in posts like these it’s in everyone’s best interest to just include a line saying that comments will be moderated and overtly partisan, political, offensive ones won’t be tolerated. Lots of other websites do this.
Jimmy Jackson
Aug 14, 2014 at 3:15 pm
Golfwrx is now preventing free speech.
Crabby
Aug 16, 2014 at 3:52 am
Nobody’s First Amendment is being violated its just that many folks, who actually come to this site for GOLF-related discussions, would rather keep the vile partisan rhetoric off of here.
Kyle
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:59 pm
Meanwhile in Ferguson, MO….
Desmond
Aug 14, 2014 at 4:27 pm
Can’t wait to use my Game Golf Demo
Robeli
Aug 14, 2014 at 4:52 pm
Please don’t wet your pants from excitement.
BigPun
Aug 14, 2014 at 9:16 am
Kind of like how I feel about Nike equipment because of Tiger Woods. No chance I’ll use Game Golf now.
Big Tony
Aug 14, 2014 at 12:43 pm
Silly human.
George
Aug 14, 2014 at 5:52 pm
IRAQ!
JR
Aug 15, 2014 at 6:01 am
thanks george for lyin’ us into iraq
Desmond
Aug 14, 2014 at 5:52 pm
If you didn’t wet yours from posting that comment… oooh
Alex
Aug 14, 2014 at 8:02 am
I’m just surprised that nobody has mentioned the FLATSO on his putter. Wonder if it’s helped his putting at all…
Michael C
Aug 14, 2014 at 5:44 am
How about a Presidential WITB!
Justin
Aug 15, 2014 at 10:51 am
bump
John
Aug 14, 2014 at 1:21 am
This makes me not want to buy one.
Bob
Aug 14, 2014 at 12:46 am
I only read this to confirm that there was no hope for a flame war to erupt about Obama. So pleased to see that my expectations were met.
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Jeff
Aug 14, 2014 at 12:09 am
The WITB thread exists on Hackers Paradise, http://www.thehackersparadise.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-39856.html
Don’t worry though, I’m gonna take all their pics and make one here as soon as I can.
rgb
Aug 13, 2014 at 11:55 pm
Tried Game Golf — great idea but remembering to tap every stroke was impossible. Had to return it. Also tried Zep but found out after I got it home I had to select each club on a phone before each shot. Went back too. Now looking at https://arccosgolf.com/ – its Game Golf without the tapping, apparently. Won’t get it though until they come up with a Windows phone-based program.
Mike Connolly
Aug 14, 2014 at 7:43 am
You build the tagging into your routine, after one or two rounds it becomes second nature. It is designed this way for two reasons from what I read 1) the tagging itself is behavioral technique that allows you to focus/get in the zone i.e. tag and go – major reason why GMAC, Jim Furyk, Lee Westwood, US Golf Channel and the PGA of America to name but a few are behind this product 2) any interaction with your phone on the course (i.e.) no device would not be permissible under the rules of golf. As such the US PGA and British PGA have approved this device to be used in tournament play.
Otherwise it would not be allowed.
That is part of the problem with the other devices you mentioned.
Anyways – happy golfing y’all!
NellyT
Aug 15, 2014 at 5:06 am
Early signs Alzheimer’s RGB? GG is far superior and being a Techie nut I’ve looked into the Arccos product, much bigger, more expensive to replace if it goes wrong and does not conform to the rules of golf (just about sums it up).
GG probably the best bit of kit to introduced in the last decade (certainly the most interesting)…
birdiexris
Sep 16, 2014 at 10:04 am
I just wish it were a little less expensive for what it does. It doesn’t give yardage, etc – which makes it conform to tournament play when that isn’t allowed, but i feel its still a little bit expensive. I see it recently came down a bit to $199. That’s getting towards where i may think about getting it. Perhaps early next season i’ll pick one up. Or maybe when it goes to $150.
paul
Aug 13, 2014 at 10:19 pm
WITB would be cool. If he posts stats I think it would help game golf. I am still hoping my wife buys me one. Cause I know she will be pissed if I spend 250$ on something that is golf related again.
Tits McGee
Aug 13, 2014 at 9:43 pm
Can we get a WITB for POTUS? We know he plays ProV’s from his lost ball.
DROP
Aug 13, 2014 at 10:25 pm
I’ve seen it somewhere before, he was playing Nike VR full cavity irons. Could be different now though.
Jeff
Aug 13, 2014 at 11:58 pm
I exists but its old. He plays Nike VR full cavities. Carries like 17 clubs too. 2 Putters. I’ll look for it, its one of my favorite threads on this site.
Robeli
Aug 14, 2014 at 1:37 pm
17 Clubs. Why I am not surprised. Just like his Presidency. No respect for the laws.
Desmond
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:45 pm
Seriously? See his predecessor, and then his predecessor… and then
Uncle Cracker
Aug 14, 2014 at 3:24 pm
It’s Bush’s fault, right Desmond? And what about racism? You forgot that one. Face it, Obama is a product of affirmative action policies. A front man for George Soros “open borders” society. A radical left wing community organizer. How did he get to Harvard when he flunked out of Columbia? Explain that for us Desmond. Some of us are sick of this fraud. Its as simple as that.
Desmond
Aug 14, 2014 at 4:32 pm
Touchy, aren’t we?
Hope Game Golf is more accurate than many posters here…
JR
Aug 15, 2014 at 6:03 am
REPEAL OBAMACARE OVER 50 TIMES
Tony Lynam
Aug 16, 2014 at 2:12 pm
Nice spot on comments. Two putters??? Wow his putting is indecisive just like his stance on ISIS in Iraq. On the comments below, you have to remember just how many of the drones have emotionally invested themselves in President Obama.
Alex
Aug 13, 2014 at 9:31 pm
Is that a U.S. Secret Service hat?
Mike Connolly
Aug 13, 2014 at 8:03 pm
Awesome! Love GAME GOLF.
The dude
Aug 13, 2014 at 7:51 pm
I tell ya….he is sooo qualified for president …..NOT
RumtumTim
Aug 13, 2014 at 9:50 pm
Take it somewhere else.
Eric
Aug 13, 2014 at 10:50 pm
This is a discussion and opinion thread Tim…..whether you like it or not……if WRX is going to put up an article about the POTUS (who has better things to do right now than playing golf), then comments both positive and negative had better be expected. The only people it is going to offend are the idiots that voted for him…..twice……sorry for you if you fall into that group.
John
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:26 am
It’s discussion and opinion about GOLF. He’s right, take your BS somewhere else.
Desmond
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:48 pm
Take it somewhere else…
At this time period during their presidencies, Bush had 407 days of vacation, Obama? A paltry 159.
But anytime a POTUS is playing golf or promoting someone’s product, it’s generally good for the game and product.
Nick Cinzilla
Aug 14, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Don’t you just love how progressives just make up numbers that they cant back up (Desmond)?
Desmond
Aug 14, 2014 at 4:33 pm
It’s fairly factual as to vacation days — depends on who is counting, but it’s fairly accurate, but I understand Game Golf is so accurate that Bill Clinton won’t game it… lol.
JR
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:48 pm
GO BACK TO KENYA!!!!!!!
Joe American
Aug 14, 2014 at 2:52 pm
You are exactly right Eric. However, Obama’s voters and excuse makers will continue to throw a hissy fit, and most likely call you a racist for any criticism of the “community organizer”.
JR
Aug 15, 2014 at 6:04 am
Cling to your guns whitey!
Scooter McGavin
Aug 13, 2014 at 7:50 pm
WITB…
Ken
Aug 13, 2014 at 7:33 pm
He should re-grip his ball retriever.
Jeff
Aug 13, 2014 at 7:08 pm
Looks like he re-gripped his sticks with New Decade Multi-compound black and white Phil/Rory grips.