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PGA Championship Round 3 Recap

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19 years ago

Aug 12, 2007

The only difference for Tiger Woods between Saturday and Sunday in Tulsa will be his playing partner. Scott Verplank has been replaced by Steven Ames. Mr Woods is still atop the leaderboard, his lead three shots.

For his pursuers there is this grim reality, Mr. Woods has never lost a major when leading after 36 holes. He has never lost anywhere in the world when holding more than a one shot lead entering the final round. Gulp.

"I’ve always enjoyed being out in front," said Woods, who was at 7-under 203. "And hopefully, tomorrow I can go ahead and play the way I’ve been playing the last few days." It will be the third time he’s played in the final group at a major this year, but the only time when leading.

For the man who judges the quality of his season by the number of majors he wins this is his final chance to make 2007 meaningful. "I’ve always said in order to have a great year you have to win a major championship," he said. "You can win every tournament, but the majors are where it’s at. And this year, I’ve had some opportunities to deal with this. I haven’t done it. I’m in good shape going into tomorrow and hopefully, I can get it done."

Mr. Woods began his round having to save par on two of the first three holes. On the fourth Scott Verplank, who started two shots behind, pulled within a single shot after trickling in a birdie from 8 feet. Mr. Woods dropped his six foot birdie putt right on top of him. Walking to the fifth tee, Verplank smirked and said, "That guy makes everything." The lead was as many as five shots until the 14th, where Mr. Woods suffered his first bogey in 24 holes.

The only low rounds Saturday were in the morning. Boo Weekley had an opportunity to match Mr. Woods 63 when he teed off on the 18th hole, but three putted from 45 feet for a 65. Mr. Weekley was Sergio Garcia who signed an incorrect scorecard, perhaps out of frustration, and was disqualified.

At the end of the day only five players were still under par. Besides Mr. Woods and Mr. Ames, Woody Austin is at 3 under par and lost his chance to play in the final group when he bogeyed 18 for a 69. Another shot back is John Senden, who also had a 69. "You recognize him as the world’s No. 1, and him having the lead … it’s a tough ask to go out there and compete with him because you respect how good he is," Senden said. "I have to continue on what I have to do best, and if that’s good enough to beat Tiger Woods, well, fantastic." The final player under par is Ernie Els. "The statistics will tell you, yes, it is over," Els said after a 69 left him six shots behind. "But as a competitor, I can’t sit there and tell you it’s over. I can’t ever do that."

Hardly confident statements. The best quote of the day came from Aaron Oberholser, "He knows he’s going to win. I think the scary thing is that maybe he knows that you know he’s going to win."

As for Mr. Ames, there will be the inevitable reminders of the 2006 Match Play where Mr. Woods came out and dusted him with six straight birdies. Big deal. Mr. Ames knows he has nothing to lose and everything to gain. "For me, it’s a great opportunity of being in the situation," he said. "Tiger’s going for his 13th. I’m looking for my first."

As for me, I’m thinking along the lines of Mr Els, who, when asked if he were watching from his house and not as a competitor: "If I was not a golfer — a fan on the couch — I’d be putting my house on him, yeah," . I haven’t checked the book, but I’m thinking if Ernie bet the house he might win enough to add a garage. Once again, Sunday afternoon will be fun to watch.

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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!

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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.

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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.