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United States Wins Presidents Cup

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19 years ago

Oct 2, 2007

The United States began with a decent lead, and although the final outcome surprised few, the matches held some very compelling action.

The U.S. needed wins in just three of the last twelve matches to clinch the cup for the second consecutive year and points by Scott Verplank, Phil Mickelson, and Stewart Cink were enough for the U.S. to retain the cup. However, the match between Tiger Woods and Mike Weir was far and away the best story of the final day of competition. Despite all the furstration the U.S. has experienced in the Ryder Cup, they seemed extra invested in achieving a win in the Presidents Cup. Captain Jack Nicklaus said, "I just happen to feel that you have some special moments in your life, and this happened to be one of them. And when you have the opportunity to represent your country, lead a team that’s representing your country, in another country; the way you must lead them, the way you must handle what’s going on, is something that is very, very special to anybody who has had that opportunity."

Scott Verplank stayed true to his fighter style the entire tournament finishing with a perfect 4-0-0 record after beating Rory Sabbatini 2&1. Verplank commented, "I just love playing team golf. I have a pretty good record in the Ryder Cup, and I have a pretty good record in this just because I enjoy it so much. I feel like I’m a pretty good teammate and I know how to pick good teammates, too." Phil Mickelson versus Vijay Singh was another match many people were anxious to see, especially considering the controversy the two have been involved in previously. Mickelson was able to quickly dispatch of Singh 5&4 putting the U.S. on the cusp of victory. Once Stewart Cink finished his match with Nick O’Hern the U.S. had once again claimed the Presidents Cup. Cink said, "I’m happy to be the one to clinch the point for the U.S. Team. We came into this week with a little score to settle up in the international golf arena, and I think we showed everybody that we can play again I’m happy to be the one to clinch the point for the U.S. Team."

After the first red hot day of competition, the Presidents returning to the U.S. all but a foregone conclusion. However, the roars that emanated from the Tiger Woods and Mike Weir match would make any golf fan think the cup rested in the outcome of that match. Weir raced ahead early, eventually building up a three hole lead through the ninth hole. However, on the back nine, Weir faltered slightly and in typical fashion Woods began picking up momentum. Woods squared the match on 14 and after a Weir concession on 15 took a one up lead to the 17th hole. However, Weir squared the match on the 17th and won it with a birdie on the 18th amidst the roars of the Canadian faithful. Weir counted this match as one of the best golfing experiences of his life, "Winning the Masters was such a thrill, but to play Tiger, you know, obviously he’s the best there is and I had to play my absolute best today to beat him." Woods was equally complimentary to Weir’s performance, "He played great all day, never gave me an opening to get back in the match and I had to try and make birdies… For the pressure that he had all week, it was pretty phenomenal how he had to deal with that and the way he played."

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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1 day 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.