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Tales of Turnberry

Published

17 years ago

Jul 13, 2009

GolfWRX

By: JB Audi , GolfWRX.com

If history repeats itself, we are in for an exciting weekend at Turnberry, site of this week’s Open Championship. The three previous winners, Tom Watson, Greg Norman, and Nick Price, were all ranked #1 when they claimed the Claret Jug at the famed Ailsa track. Turnberry has not hosted the Open since 1994 and has had to make alterations to toughen a golf course that had become perfect for guests of the five-star resort but not worthy of “rotation” status for the Open Championship. They claim that this mission has been accomplished by extending the length of several holes and tinkering with the design of others. That being said, we can still expect plenty of birdies down the stretch, assuming the wind allows. Based on history (and recent play) Tiger figures to be in the hunt. The question is, who will join him?

The Veterans

Padraig Harrington – Has there ever been less media attention for a proven player attempting to three-peat as Open Champion? The golf world needs to accept the fact that this guy is nails under pressure and deserves respect for being one the best players in the world.

Tale of the tape: Despite winning Irish PGA event this week he previously missed five cuts in a row. The streak ends.

Kenny Perry – Masters gag may actually help this viable vet if his long, straight driving can lead to red numbers. Being long enough to fly the fairway bunkers at Turnberry is a key factor.

Tale of the Tape: The golf gods do not approve of players that do not commit to crossing the pond on regular basis – no chance.

V.J. Singh – Why hasn’t this guy ever contended for the Claret Jug?

Tale of the tape: Have you ever seen him hit a low stinger? Me neither. Hitting a high ball leads to many “high balls” next to a cozy fire after a long round at the Open Championship.

Jim Furyk – He is in contention at too many majors not to add more wins to his resume.

Tale of the tape: Alley dog will grind his way to leader board on Sunday but lack of birdies will again prevent him from victory.

Henrik Stenson – smooth Swede was money down the stretch at the Players and is due for first major win.

Tale of the tape: Can and will contend.

Geoff Ogilvy – Unflappable Aussie has the game and mental fortitude to add a second major to his list of accomplishments.

Tale of the tape: See below

Young Guns

Paul Casey – Has finally shown that he can close for big tournament victories but has not contended on Sunday in a major to date.

Tale of the tape: Has the ability to go low on any venue and should be in the mix but lack of mental fortitude will keep him from delighting the locals (those that actually like England, that is).

Anthony Kim – Finally making some noise after a slow start due to off-season injuries. Has the game and fearlessness to win.

Tale of the tape: Should be on the board come Sunday if he can avoid the occasional hook off the tee.

Rory McIlroy – A victory for this phenom would be a great way to inject some much-needed excitement to an otherwise dull first half of golf season. Has the game and seems to expect success when he steps between the ropes.

Tale of the tape: Would not be a surprise if he comes away with victory.

Camillo Villegas – Streaky player with enough success to feel comfortable near the lead on Sunday.

Tale of the tape: Can he sink putts when he needs to?

Hunter Mahan – Could have won Open with a few decent bounces. This guy has loads of talent with few weaknesses.

Tale of the tape: Should be in contention.

Tiger is the clear favorite to win his fourth Claret Jug. Turnberry is the most “Americanized” of the Open venues with smooth, well-manicured greens. This will bode well for Tiger as the rest of his game is in good form. Needs to be closer to the lead after two rounds than he has managed in first two majors.

J.B.’s pick – Geoff Ogilvy. Has great variety in his shot making. Can hit it low, high, far, fade, draw, and with touch, if necessary. Also has mental fortitude to “block out” presence of Tiger should they be paired along the way.

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

Published

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!

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.

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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Tour Photo Galleries

Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

Published

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

Published

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.