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Livin’ On The Edge

Johnathan Byrd shot a 7-under 64 at the BMW Championship on Thursday at Cog Hill. He currently stands 30th in the playoff standings, and needs to continue to play well to play next week.

Published

19 years ago

Sep 6, 2007

A Raehtz

Johnathan Byrd started the day right on the bubble; number 30 in the Fed-Ex Cup standings and in danger of not playing next week at East Lake Golf Club. Byrd shrugged off the pressure and rose to the occasion. With 8 birdies and 1 bogey, Johnathan Byrd shot a 7-under 64 to lead the BMW Championship by a stroke over Justin Rose and Camilo Villegas.

"Being 30th and kind of on the bubble, I knew I would have to stay aggressive this week," said Byrd. "I can’t say, you know, I’ve got to finish 15th this week or I’m not getting in or I’ve got to finish 30th. I don’t know what that’s going to be because I don’t know how the other guys are going to play. I might as well shoot to win the golf tournament."

Byrd and the other players today took advantage of Cog Hill with its pants down. The fairways and greens were , and the rules committee implemented lift, clean and place to assist the players.

Tiger Woods said, "The fairways slowed up, but much more the greens. You know, today when you have ball in hand, you’re firing at just about every flag. You know, it’s one of those things where you felt like you had to shoot something in the mid-60s or else you’re just going to get left behind. I don’t know why we went ball in hand today, but as soon as we did, you just knew the guys were going to tear it apart."

Thursday at the BMW Championship was a day of opportunity for many players that had to play well or watch from home next week. Eight of the top ten players after one round lie in 30th or worse in the Fed-Ex standings. The top 30 players will advance to The TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Course.

Byrd said, "Honestly, I want to play next week more than — just as much as anybody else. It’s really important to get in the TOUR Championship. It’s a tournament I’ve never played in. I’ve never made the Top 30, and I’m competitive. I want to be there.
I want to have a chance to win this tournament and next week. I want to be there."

With everything coming down to the next couple of tournaments, people are finally beginning to realize that it might be someone other than Tiger Woods that wins the Fed-Ex Cup. He currently stands in third place, and a win this week and a strong showing next would certainly wrap things up, there is a possibility that "someone else" might win. When asked about the situation and what the Fed-Ex is indicative of, Johnathan Byrd had this to say.

"I feel the system is set up for the FedExCup champion as a combination of the guy who plays well all year and plays well this week, and I think that’s what the PGA TOUR intended, and I think that’s what’s going to happen. Now, with Steve Stricker up there, he’s played well all year, and he’s played well in the FedExCup. So has Tiger and Rory Sabbatini, the guys that are up there.

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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.