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FTF: Would you rather have Mike Weir or Colin Montgomerie’s career?
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Whose career would you prefer?
I mentioned this thread on Twitter earlier this week, and I think the question leads to a great (if meaningless) debate: Whose career would you rather have, Mike Weir or Colin Montgomerie?
Credit to Sonny Crocket for starting this thread, which is complicated somewhat by the fact that Monty has had success on the Champions Tour and Weir is (theoretically at least) still competing on the PGA Tour. So for the purposes of the best possible debate, I’d say excluding any Champions Tour play and assuming Weir won’t make another cut on the PGA Tour is best.
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
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Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls
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jamie
Jul 17, 2016 at 2:48 am
Monty,
one of the all time greats in Ryder Cup, The comp that’s now is no longer the walk over it was thanks to Monty, Seve, Poults, and the likes, 10 year dominance in the order of merit, got unlucky more once in the majors, and lets be honest, was beat by the odd good player here and there.
He contended against some great players over a long stretch, I know what I would prefer when looking back.
If your American, the masters and US open are the most important to you, if your British its the Open, I think had it been the open Mike Weir had in his pocket it may be a different discussion, that is not to play down the masters, but as the Greatest said ( Jack) your own open is the most important to you .
I am sure Monty has a few more memories to fall back on when the day comes to hang up the clubs.
Justin Wells
May 24, 2016 at 11:47 am
You don’t care about the Masters??? If that’s the case then you must not care about golf. I’d choose Monty in this case for sure, even though the green jacket is a coveted prize
Jon Bon JOvie
May 24, 2016 at 8:03 am
Any person who doesn’t say Colin Montgomerie is a buffoon. Montgomerie is a legend of the game, one of the best iron players in history, probably the best European player for an entire decade, and was a Ryder Cup stalwart.
Weir had 4 good days in his career, Montgomerie had about 10 years of it. Weir was a good golfer who played well one weekend, Montgomerie was an amazing golfer who maintained his class for a decade.
MisawaGol4
May 23, 2016 at 11:52 am
Monty, and IMO, it’s not even close! He was the winner of the order of merit for over a decade and arguably the best Ryder Cup player ever. So he’s struggled playing in the states, many foreign players have. I think he handled himself with more dignity and class than most would have if they had to face the adversity that he had to during his US Open appearances with the fans openly taunting him. Granted his reactions to them probably only encouraged them more. Now on the Senior Tour he has his major title that alluded him all those years and where is that quirky lefty?Yeah, Weir has a green jacket and then what? Yes Monty looks like Mrs. Doubtfire but only poor people will tell you money can’t buy happiness.
K dawg
May 21, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Not even a close contest. Weir!! And I can tell you who would agree with me….Len Mattice!!
Kut Knuckler
May 21, 2016 at 8:04 pm
K dwg is more appropriate
golfraven
May 21, 2016 at 5:36 pm
I am sure Monty would give couple of his Millions away to Weir for the green jacket. So if I had to choose and I could win only one tournament in my golf career then it would be the Masters.