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Henrik Stenson Leaves Players Field Way Back

Henrik Stenson’s final round 66 left the rest of the best field in golf adrift in a wake so turbulent no one could get within four shots of him. Beginning the day 5 shots back of leader Alex Cjeka, along with a host of other probables, maybes, could possibly be’s, and one Tiger Woods, Mr. Stenson missed a single fairway and made no bogeys all day. Good enough by any standards on a day when lots of folks were given a chance by the collapse of third round leader Mr. Cjeka. Before the day even began I would have bet my own money that the 54 hole leader’s 5 shot lead would be gone by the turn. I was wrong! Mr. Cjeka’s lead was done after six holes. He and playing partner Mr. Woods didn’t see much of each other on the first three holes, Mr. Woods hitting shots right while Mr. Cjeka hit his shots left.

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17 years ago

May 11, 2009

Eric Schuster

Ben Crane had the lead for a while, as did Retief Goosen and Ian Poulter when Mr. Stenson rolled in a birdie but from the fringe of the seventh green. By the time he walked off the ninth green, after a two putt birdie, Mr. Stenson had the lead to himself. At least nine other players had a shot at winning on the back nine, none however could match the play of the eventual winner. John Mallenger and Kevin Na tied for third, both shooting final round 70, behind second place Mr. Poulter. Jim Furyk had a chance, but ran out of holes in the end. Brian Davis had an eagle on the 9th hole to join the mix, but couldn’t keep pace.

Mr. Stenson kept hitting all the shots and making all the putts. “Pretty incredible,” Woods said. “He played great. We all know he’s got all the talent in the world to do this. It was just a matter of time before he put it together. To do it on this stage was pretty impressive.” The course was hard and fast, almost like a US Open without the ankle eating rough. On a couple of holes on the back nine Mr. Stenson hit 3 wood off the tee, without using a tee. He just bumped up a knob of turf, put the ball atop it, and whacked it forever down the fairway. Very impressive. An exhibition of quality golf on a very difficult course under a heap of big time pressure. It seemed at times like he was playing a completely different game from the rest of the contenders just because he was so in control of his game. No overt signs of stress, nothing hurried, just hit the ball, chase it, and hit it again.

“It just seems to bring the best out of me when I have to, playing the best players,” said Stenson, whose other U.S. victory came at the Accenture Match Play Championship two years ago. He also won in Dubai, finishing two shots ahead of Woods. “Obviously, now I feel like I’m up there where I belong when I’m playing good.” After winning $1.7 million and moving to number 5 in the world rankings, it’s not hard to feel that way. Probably because the reality is the truth of that statement, he does belong right where he is now.

Johnny Miller, early in the broadcast, asked if maybe Tiger Wood’s biceps were too big. The implication being that might be the reason he kept hitting the ball to the right. Strange thought even coming from Mr. Miller, whose thoughts are released vocally without passing through a filtration system. At first I thought there was some meaning behind the statement, then it occurred to me it was just Mr. Miller at his best. I don’t think any other announcer would make that remark. For that matter I don’t think any other announcer would have that thought. Good on you Johnny Miller, for thinking is noticeably absent in the commentators booths all too often these days.

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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.

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.