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Perry Tops Hoffman in Playoff

Kenny Perry rolled in a birdie putt on the third playoff hole to capture the victory at the FBR Open. “That’s probably the first putt I’ve ever made to win,” Perry said. “Those are the putts you think about when you’re a kid. You’re on the putting green saying, ‘This is to win the Masters, or whatever,’ and I finally made one. It took me a long time to do it.”

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17 years ago

Feb 2, 2009

Eric Schuster

Charley Hoffman, whose final round 67 got him into the playoff with Mr. Perry, bogeyed two of his first three holes Sunday with some sloppy, my head is somewhere else, play. With his hairdo from the stylists of Crush and Wear, he managed to right himself with a birdie on the fourth hole and record five birdies in a six hole stretch from holes 8 thru 13.

Kevin Na started the day six shots behind but had a chance on the 18th green to join the playoff, but his 8 foot putt just missed resulting in a third place finish. James NItties and David Toms finished tied for fourth place after closing round 68’s. Mr. Nitties in particular had some real opportunities Sunday, but kept hitting the ball left just enough to make things more difficult than he could overcome.

The three hole playoff was anything but pretty. “The playoff was ugly,” Perry said. “We were hitting it everywhere, having to scramble from all over the place.” Ugly is kind. I was wondering if either of these players was remembering to breathe. They both hit shots all over the yard, and both had opportunities to win. “Kenny gave me a few opportunities, I gave him a few opportunities, and he happened to close the door,” said Hoffman, whose one PGA Tour victory came at the 2007 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Unfortunately for Mr. Hoffman his head was in the doorway when said door was closed.

I wondered as I watched earlier in the week, what is an FBR anyway. I think this tournament is a hoot, what with having a stadium par 3 at the 16th hole. Where else do crowds chant for players to tip their hats and Ted Purdy runs from tee to green madly waving an Arizona Cardinal flag? I was particularly amused when the alcohol fueled section started a wave which petered out when it reached the corporate suite section resulting in a chorus of boos directed at the high rollers. Anyway, FBR stands for Friedman, Billings, Ramsey Group, Inc. They are a real estate investment trust investing in mortgage related assets. Times are truly tough these days, especially when your share price is listed at 0.18. How long do you suppose they can continue to back this tournament? This can’t be a comfortable time for Tim Finchem and the rest of the tour executives. I like this event, it’s different than anything else during the year. I just hope it’s still here next year and beyond.

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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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Tour Photo Galleries

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.