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Here's how this game works.

I name a player as the #1 player in the world. I use whatever criteria I want (but seriously, it's about their ability to play golf, not how tall they are, how much you like their outfits, etc.).

I am then ineligible for the next eight picks. Eight other people at least have to contribute. You contribute by adding to the list (an HTML list, please - use the buttons on the editor). We'll go until we get bored or hit #50 in the TSTWR (TST World Rankings).

So I'll begin.

  1. Rory McIlroy

Who wants to add #2? Don't quote, just select the list, copy, paste… and add 2.

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

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  1. Rory McIIroy
  2. John Rahm

:ping: G25 Driver Stiff :ping: G20 3W, 5W :ping: S55 4-W (aerotech steel fiber 110g shafts) :ping: Tour Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* :nike: Method Putter Floating clubs: :edel: 54* trapper wedge

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIIroy
  2. John Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler

  :sunmountain: eco lite stand Bag
:tmade: Sim 2 Max driver
 :callaway: Mavrick 20 * hybrid
:tmade: M2 3HL                               :mizuno: JPX 923 5-gw                           

 Lazrus 52, 56 wedges

:scotty_cameron:
:true_linkswear:-Lux Hybrid, Lux Sport, Original 1.2

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So, I feel like Collin Morikowa is playing really well of late so I'm putting him 4th.

I'll also fix Mr Rahm's first name.

  1. Rory McIIroy
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa

My bag is an ever-changing combination of clubs. 

A mix I am forever tinkering with. 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIIroy
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas

-Peter

  • :titleist: TSR2
  • :callaway: Paradym, 4W
  • :pxg: GEN4 0317X, Hybrid
  • :srixon: ZX 3-iron, ZX5 4-AW
  • :cleveland:  RTX Zipcore 54 & 58
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  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith

Philip Kohnken, PGA
Director of Instruction, Lake Padden GC, Bellingham, WA

Srixon/Cleveland Club Fitter; PGA Modern Coach; Certified in Dr Kwon’s Golf Biomechanics Levels 1 & 2; Certified in SAM Putting; Certified in TPI
 
Team :srixon:!

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa

Driver: :titleist:  GT3
Woods:  :cobra: Darkspeed LS 3Wood
Irons: :titleist: U505 (3)  :tmade: P770 (4-PW)
Wedges: :callaway: MD3 50   :titleist: SM9 54/58  
Putter: :tmade: Spider X

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay

-- Daniel

In my bag: :callaway: Paradym :callaway: Epic Flash 3.5W (16 degrees)

:callaway: Rogue Pro 3-PW :edel: SMS Wedges - V-Grind (48, 54, 58):edel: Putter

 :aimpoint:

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay
  9. Matthew Fitzpatrick

Jim Morgan

Driver: :callaway: Paradym 10.5 deg Reg
Woods: 3W :callaway: Epic Flash 15 deg, Heavenwood:callaway:GBB 20 deg
3 Hybrid: :callaway:  Epic Flash 21 deg, 5 Hybird: :callaway: Apex 24 deg
Irons: :ping: G425 Graphite 6-SW, Wedges: :ping: Glide 58 deg
Putter: :bettinardi: Armlock  :aimpoint: Express
 :titleist: golf bag, Pinned RF

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Probably the most affected by going to LIV as far as world rankings go…

  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay
  9. Matthew Fitzpatrick
  10. Dustin Johnson
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  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay
  9. Matthew Fitzpatrick
  10. Dustin Johnson
  11. Xander Schauffele

Erik J. Barzeski —  I knock a ball. It goes in a gopher hole. 🏌🏼‍♂️
Director of Instruction Golf Evolution • Owner, The Sand Trap .com • AuthorLowest Score Wins
Golf Digest "Best Young Teachers in America" 2016-17 & "Best in State" 2017-20 • WNY Section PGA Teacher of the Year 2019 :edel: :true_linkswear:

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Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay
  9. Matthew Fitzpatrick
  10. Dustin Johnson
  11. Xander Schauffele
  12. Tony Finau

  :sunmountain: eco lite stand Bag
:tmade: Sim 2 Max driver
 :callaway: Mavrick 20 * hybrid
:tmade: M2 3HL                               :mizuno: JPX 923 5-gw                           

 Lazrus 52, 56 wedges

:scotty_cameron:
:true_linkswear:-Lux Hybrid, Lux Sport, Original 1.2

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  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay
  9. Matthew Fitzpatrick
  10. Dustin Johnson
  11. Xander Schauffele
  12. Tony Finau
  13. Will Zalatoris 

Scott

Titleist, Edel, Scotty Cameron Putter, Snell - AimPoint - Evolvr - MirrorVision

My Swing Thread

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Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay
  9. Matthew Fitzpatrick
  10. Dustin Johnson
  11. Xander Schauffele
  12. Tony Finau
  13. Will Zalatoris 
  14. Viktor Hovland

Vishal S.

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades

  1. Rory McIlory
  2. Jon Rahm
  3. Scottie Scheffler
  4. Collin Morikawa
  5. Justin Thomas
  6. Cameron Smith
  7. Max Homa
  8. Patrick Cantlay
  9. Matthew Fitzpatrick
  10. Dustin Johnson
  11. Xander Schauffele
  12. Tony Finau
  13. Will Zalatoris 
  14. Viktor Hovland
  15. Cameron Young

Philippe

:callaway: Maverick Driver, 3W, 5W Big Bertha 
:mizuno: JPX 900 Forged 4-GW
:mizuno:  T7 55-09 and 60-10 forged wedges,
:odyssey: #7 putter (Slim 3.0 grip)

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