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US 19.5 Internationals 14.5

The Presidents Cup was about as laid back an event as it’s US team captain Fred Couples. No talk of hatred of one side from the other. No earbuds stuck in the captains ear. The only thing over the top involved assistant captain Michael Jordan smoking a cigar on the course leading to the threat of a fine. Only in San Francisco would smoking outdoors be considered hazardous to anyone but the smoker, though l will grant that Mr. Jordan’s cigars might be confused for a coal fired plant smokestack. Ridiculous I say. I have to confess I did not pay a lot of attention to the Sunday singles, after all the Vikings were playing and priorities are rearranged at this time of year(especially when they can go 5-0 with a win). But the matches earlier in the week were highly entertaining. When the top three players in the world, all Americans, combine to go 13-1-1, that’s something that gets my attention. Tiger Woods going 5-0, winning four times with new BFF Steve Stricker, was a highlight comparable to Phil Mickleson going 4-0-1 with three different partners. There must be something about the glow of the “goofy Mickleson grin” that rubs off on young guys. Some kind of pixie dust thing perhaps. Mr. Woods is still the worlds best and showed it Saturday, rolling in a 22 foot birdie putt on the 17th hole and following that up with a 229 yard 3 iron to three feet on the 18th hole to preserve the win. Amazing.

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17 years ago

Oct 12, 2009

Eric Schuster

Only in San Francisco would smoking outdoors be considered hazardous to anyone but the smoker, though l will grant that Mr. Jordan’s cigars might be confused for a coal fired plant smokestack. Ridiculous I say. I have to confess I did not pay a lot of attention to the Sunday singles, after all the Vikings were playing and priorities are rearranged at this time of year(especially when they can go 5-0 with a win). But the matches earlier in the week were highly entertaining. When the top three players in the world, all Americans, combine to go 13-1-1, that’s something that gets my attention.

Tiger Woods going 5-0, winning four times with new BFF Steve Stricker, was a highlight comparable to Phil Mickleson going 4-0-1 with three different partners. There must be something about the glow of the "goofy Mickleson grin" that rubs off on young guys. Some kind of pixie dust thing perhaps. Mr. Woods is still the worlds best and showed it Saturday, rolling in a 22 foot birdie putt on the 17th hole and following that up with a 229 yard 3 iron to three feet on the 18th hole to preserve the win. Amazing.

Even Justin Leonard channeled the Joker after missing a tiny putt to give the Internationals a draw and some hope. Mr. Leonard stormed into the players room, stalked up to the bar and slammed back five shots and chugged a beer. Concern spread throughout the team room as this unfolded. Funny thing was the shot glasses contained water, conviently set out by Fluff Cowan, Jim Furyk’s caddy. Pretty good from a guy who will never be compared to George Lopez( and not because Mr. Leonard is not Mexican ok all you literalists).

The Internationals reflected the woes of captain Greg Norman in much the same way the US team matched Mr. Couples. Mr. Norman had shoulder surgery last week, his new marriage appears to have run into difficulty, and his captains pick of Adam Scott proved a dismal failure. Tough on you sir, hopefully it’ll end soon. Even the magic of Tim Clark sweeping in putts from everywhere with the broom handled putter was not enough in an event where two others, Retief Goosen and Camilo Villegas, combined for zero points. Even the aforementioned Mr. Scott managed one point, a noteworthy acheivement considering he’s been reminding me of David Duval all year. Ryo Ishikawa was 3-2 for Mr. Norman’s team. Considering he is only 18 years old, the object of a horde of Japanese photographers and writers made that a very worthy performance. One thing amazed me, if anyone from the International team wanted to be sure of getting their picture in the papers, they only had to sidle up to Mr. Ishikawa as gigabytes worth of photos were taken of the young star on a daily basis. Tell me that wouldn’t play with your head.

An entertaining event, if you rooted for the Americans, not so much if you are an International fan. As the worlds best players pack their game away for the year, going off to do whatever it is they do when not playing tournaments, I salute a season that was quite satisfying. In a year that brought a lot of challenges to a lot of folks, the PGA and golf in general provided a small respite from those issues. Now off to the World Series and the NFL season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.