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Steve Stricker – Comeback Player of the Year
Tuesday Steve Stricker was named the PGA Tour’s Comeback Player of the Year for the second straight year.
2007 was without a doubt Steve Stricker’s best year ever. With a PGA Tour victory and nine top ten finishes including a second place finish in the inaugural FedEx Cup race, Stricker found his way back to prominence among golfing’s elite. Stricker is currently fourth in the World Golf Rankings, and also finished the year fourth on the PGA Tour’s money list. Perhaps what made this season sweeter for Stricker was his victory at the Barclay’s during the FedEx Cup which ended his six year victory drought. After losing his Tour Card in 2005, Stricker recomitted himself and in 2006 earned his Tour Card back by his position on the money list. Stricker’s second Comeback Player of the Year award shows just how much his game has improved since then as he surpassed his 2006 performance.
Stricker’s nine top ten finishes showed how consistent his level of play remained throughout the year. He was in contention in both the U.S. Open and Open Championships thanks to some strong third round scoring. His third round scoring average of 68.56 was best on the PGA Tour and allowed him to face the world’s best with the greatest pressure. Although he admittedly struggled in the final rounds of majors, his duel with K.J. Choi at the Barclay’s showed just how far Stricker had come since his struggles in 2005. Stricker chose to play his own game relying on consistent ball striking and putting to create scoring opportunities. As to his goals for 2008, three time Comeback Player of the Year doesn’t seem likely according to Stricker, "I was thinking about what I would have to do to win this three years in a row, and usually you have to have a better year than last year. I don’t know if I’d be out of this ballot and maybe be on the Player of the Year ballot, which would be nice."
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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
WITB Albums
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Pullout Albums
Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)
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.
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Andy Brown
Dec 23, 2007 at 1:01 am
It was definitely a brilliant year for Steve Stricker. Not only was it good in terms of a comeback he was right in the mix with a chance to win the inaugural FedEx Cup but then very few have figured out how to put one past Mr Tiger Eldrich Woods so we will not hold that one against Steve.
This was his finest season on the PGA Tour after the one in 1996 when he had two victories to his name and seven top ten finishes. But he made three times as much money this time around, quite comfortably his best performance in the money stakes and the victory at the Barclays Championship with a strong field must have been special. The phenomenal season also allowed him to be a part of the U.S. Presidents Cup team. The only other time he was on that team was in 1996.
But this time he has got a shot at the more prestigious Ryder Cup and it is definitely possible for him to make it to the Ryder Cup team. He just has to continue his consistent performance into next year and he will be right up there with a chance to make it to Valhalla. He has also struck it big in the golf rankings reaching a career high of 4th at one point and is now perched at the 5th spot one behind Big Easy. Of course now he would obviously like to add a major to his kitty which would require him to pull his game up another level.