The Most OVERRATED?

Do you agree?

MyGolfSpy
October 30, 2024

Hi Golfer,

Who is the most overrated golfer of all time?

We put together a list, and I’m sure you’re going to disagree with some of our choices. Number 10 has me worried that the fans are going to turn on us!

▶️ Top 10 Most Overrated Golfers Ever
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▶️ What’s the best way to lay up?
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TOUR

Top 10 Most Overrated Golfers Ever

Do you agree?

Golf, like all sports, is an entertainment product. A part of that entertainment product is judging performance. And when status, popularity and reverence exceed performance inside the ropes, it’s only fair to say that certain golfers throughout history have been overrated.

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TOGETHER WITH SHOTSCOPE

What is the best way to layup?

Do this, not that.

At some point in every round of golf, you’ll find yourself in a position where you won’t be able to reach the green.

What should you do?

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ASK MGS

Why would anyone choose spikeless golf shoes over spiked golf shoes?

I assume this is what you’re really asking: Is the unavoidable loss of traction that comes from a spikeless golf shoe offset by other performance benefits?

I am a huge fan of spikeless golf shoes and prefer to wear them over most spiked golf shoes. Why? Comfort. Due to the way the spikes attach to the soles of a shoe, most spiked golf shoes are covered in hard, unforgiving plastic. While the rigid plastic bottom can add stability, this often comes with a loss of flexibility.

Why is flexibility important? If you’re doing any sort of walking on the course, a shoe that bends and moves more naturally with your foot is going to feel more comfortable. Most spikeless golf shoes, by nature, feature softer, more malleable rubber soles. Often these shoes have built-in flex points (think grooves) that help them bend with your foot as you walk.

Another key point in the comfort department is what I call “caging” of the cushion. Spiked shoes with hard plastic bottoms are less forgiving and don’t give the foam cushion room to expand as you walk. This causes most midsoles to feel firmer. On the flipside, spikeless setups have less of a “caging” effect and allow the foam midsole to fully expand and compress (that squishy, soft feeling).

Yes, most spiked shoes are going to offer much better traction. But for someone who wants a better, more natural walking experience, spikeless is the way to go.