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Heading into Sunday, McIlroy’s the man to beat

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12 years ago

Mar 1, 2014

Ben Alberstadt

After 54 holes, the leader of the Honda Classic is the same man who was in front after 36: Rory McIlroy.

Check out the clubs in Rory’s bag here.

Golf scribes must be thrilled with the story that’s been dumped in their laps: The boy wonder returning to form, finally with his affairs and swing in order, at the very tournament where, last year, he was so frustrated with his game (or the pain in his tooth, depending on who you believe) that he walked off the golf course.

Saturday, McIlroy carded a tidy round of 69 in the most trying conditions of the week at PGA National. Russell Henley, who fired a third-round 68, sits two strokes back. Tiger Woods, for his part, put together his best round of the year, getting around the course in 65 strokes. He’ll begin Sunday seven strokes behind the leader.

Rory McIlroy hasn’t been victorious on the PGA Tour since the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick in 2012. Much has transpired for the 24-year-old golfer since that time. But with a strong start to the 2013-2014 season, things seem to be coming together for the Nike staffer.

Said Rory on the state of his game: “I’ve been building and building toward getting my game to a level where I feel it should be…I’m pretty much at that point now.”

Sunday’s final round will show us exactly what level the Ulsterman’s game is on.

McIlroy is slated to tee off with Russell Henley at 1:40 p.m. ET.

Coverage begins on Golf Channel at 1 p.m. and switches to NBC at 3.

See the full leaderboard here, along with links to players’ WITBs.

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Ben Alberstadt

Ben Alberstadt is the Editor-in-Chief at GolfWRX, where he’s led editorial direction and gear coverage since 2018. He first joined the site as a freelance writer in 2012 after years spent working in pro shops and bag rooms at both public and private golf courses, experiences that laid the foundation for his deep knowledge of equipment and all facets of this maddening game. Based in Philadelphia, Ben’s byline has also appeared on PGATour.com, Bleacher Report...and across numerous PGA DFS and fantasy golf platforms. Off the course, Ben is a committed cat rescuer and, of course, a passionate Philadelphia sports fan. Follow him on Instagram @benalberstadt.

6 Comments

Steve

Mar 2, 2014 at 5:24 pm

Apparently nobody wants to win today

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Ben Alberstadt

Mar 2, 2014 at 8:37 am

Thanks, all. Forgot about the Oz Open as it wasn’t a major tour victory, and thus it didn’t show up when I took a quick look at his results.

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Snez

Mar 2, 2014 at 8:02 am

>Rory McIlroy hasn’t won anywhere since the World Tour Championship in Dubai at the end of 2012

Australia is somewhere…

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Dan

Mar 2, 2014 at 6:30 am

Maybe the aus pga tour isn’t considered important enough for Ben. Shame, beautiful courses and a tour that needs help to promote itself …

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T

Mar 1, 2014 at 9:16 pm

Um, Rory did win the Australian Open at the end of November, 2013.

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- Billy
  
  Mar 1, 2014 at 11:48 pm
  
  Yup, beat Adam Scott on the 72nd hole.
  
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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.

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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.

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2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

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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.