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President’s Cup Looking Red, White, and Blue

The US team all but put away the International team winning 7 1/2 of 10 possible points on Saturday. Even the ever optimistic Gary Player admitted things are not “sunny side up” heading into Sundays singles. The International squad needs to win 10 of 12 matches to capture the cup, a task made more formidable by the stellar play of the Americans. The match of interest will be Tiger Woods squaring off against home country favorite son Mike Weir, the man responsible for getting the Presidents Cup to Canada. Also of note will be the match between Phil Mickelson and Vijay Singh. Mr. Player summed up the reason for the drubbing thus far quite nicely; the Americans are playing better golf.

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19 years ago

Sep 30, 2007

Eric Schuster

"The egg is not sunny-side up." So spake Captain Gary Player after Saturday’s matches left the International squad with the proverbial snowball’s chance of winning the President’s Cup. Ever the optimist, Mr. Player was left to ponder the drubbing applied his team by the US team. In winning 7 1/2 of a possible 10 points the US has left the Internationals the longest of long shot hopes of claiming the Cup. Mr. Player’s squad would need to win 10 of 12 singles matches Sunday to overcome this lead. Daunting. Improbable. Bet on the snowball.

The drama will not be entirely missing from Sunday, as Tiger Woods goes out fourth against home country favorite son Mike Weir. "I think Mike has earned the right to represent us against the No. 1 player in the world and certainly in Canada," Stuart Appleby said. "It’s a bit of a Cinderella story. We have not put him there for token value. He’s obviously a player who has got some form, found some form and showing form. Who do you put up against Tiger Woods? I guess there’s a sentimental point to it and also a functional point. He’s not a weak link and it’s not lambs to the slaughter." No Mr. Appleby it’s not, Mr. Weir is actually playing quite well. Sporting a 2-1-1 record going into Sunday Mr. Weir appears to be coming out of the funk his game has exhibited of late quite nicely thank you very much.

Of comparable interest, at least to me, is the match immediately before Mr. Woods-Mr. Weir, that of Phil Mickelson against Vijay Singh. I have to wonder, how long are the spikes in Mr. Mickelson’s shoes going to be for this possible gem? And will he file little hooks into the ends of them?

Will any spectators be following matches other than Mr. Weir’s today? If not for him this event would not be in Canada. How tough is it to carry the entire country’s hopes in a giant backpack and how much will it get in the way of Mr. Weir’s swing? Can’t imagine that kind of pressure. "If there’s one player on our team who will really give Tiger a go, it’s Mike Weir," said Ernie Els. It should be fun to watch and listen to the crowd response, especially if the match is well played.

For those of you wondering, the reason the score is so lopsided is simple and summed up by Mr. Player; "Look, you can come up with all kind of theories," he said. "But the Americans have just played better. Amen." This is the same reason the Europeans pounded the Americans in the last Ryder Cup.

Lastly, please remember to thank the universe for giving us Woody Austin. "Aquaman" will remain forever etched in my memory for the entertainment he has provided golf fans during this 2007 season with his antics, words of wisdom, and of course his play on the course. Mr. Austin : I salute you!

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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.

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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!

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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.