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Blixt blitzes to Greenbrier Classic victory

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13 years ago

Jul 7, 2013

It is amazing what a great motivator fading daylight can be to a few dozen PGA Tour pros. And for Sweden’s Jonas Blixt, whose 3-under par 67 won him the Greenbrier Classic by two shots, it proved a great tonic.

On a Sunday afternoon where Mother Nature meddled with a Tour event for the 15th time in 2013, merely finishing the round seemed a long shot. Thunderstorms came to the Old White TPC at The Greenbrier before the final two groups had teed off and a 5 p.m. restart time cast notions of finishing into doubt, especially given professional golf’s ever-more-notorious reputation for sluggish play.

But just after 8:45 p.m. sunset-time in White Sulphur Springs, W.V., the final group of Johnson Wagner and Jimmy Walker putted out and pleasantly surprised any cynical golf fans. Even though neither of them won, they were able to play their final 18 holes in 3 hours, 38 minutes. In other words: an instant compared to the five-plus hours budgeted for many rounds in major championships.

Click here to see the clubs that were in Blixt’s bag.

The Greenbrier Classic serves as a counterexample to major championships in other ways — not necessarily a bad thing. In the tournament’s four-year existence, Blixt becomes the fourth champion to come from outside the top-100 in the Official World Golf Ranking at position No. 103. Ted Potter Jr., was 218th in the world when he won in 2012, Scott Stallings was 224th when he won in 2011 and Stuart Appelby captured the first Greenbrier Classic title in 2010 from the 159th position in the OWGR.

This brief history might make glass-half-empty folk dismiss the tournament as inferior, but any event that brings visibility to less-heralded players should be seen as good for the promotion of the game. Blixt’s post-round interviews were candid and endearing as he learned that he was suddenly exempt into events like the 2013 Open Championship and the 2014 Masters, the joy and excitement was palpable on his face and in his voice. That gladness outshone his bright yellow golf shirt, which is quite an achievement.

Blixt finished the tournament at 13-under par 267, over a quartet of players: Americans Johnson Wagner (final-round 73) and Jimmy Walker (71) and Australians Steven Bowditch and Matt Jones (both 68). Wagner, clad in maroon-and-orange pants that nodded to his alma mater Virginia Tech, held the 54-hole lead by two shots but a number of loose swings on his inward nine proved his undoing.

The PGA Tour moves west to the American heartland for the John Deere Classic from the TPC at Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. on Thursday. Zach Johnson will defend his 2012 title amid a field that includes three-time champion Steve Stricker.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

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.

Buy here.

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.

Buy here.

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.

Buy here.

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!

Buy here.

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.

Buy here.

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.

Buy here.

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.

Buy here.

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.

Buy here.

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!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.