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Happy New Year

The year 2010 waltzed into being by the light of a blue moon just after midnight. Hopefully the departing 2009 took out the trash as it left the building for the final time. I’ve never been big on resolutions, which always seem like a good idea at the time but are always overcome by the immediacy of daily living. Personally this year begins with those late night promises to lose weight, get in better shape, eat healthier, finally buy the car of my dreams, and the yearly standard play more golf on hold right from the start. I’m painfully and impatiently awaiting an orthopedic surgical consultation to discuss yet another rotator cuff repair. Tim Finchem and I have a lot in common at the beginning of the new decade.

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16 years ago

Jan 1, 2010

Eric Schuster

The year 2010 waltzed into being by the light of a blue moon just after midnight. Hopefully the departing 2009 took out the trash as it left the building for the final time. I've never been big on resolutions, which always seem like a good idea at the time but are always overcome by the immediacy of daily living. Personally this year begins with those late night promises to lose weight, get in better shape, eat healthier, finally buy the car of my dreams, and the yearly standard play more golf on hold right from the start. I'm painfully and impatiently awaiting an orthopedic surgical consultation to discuss yet another rotator cuff repair. Tim Finchem and I have a lot in common at the beginning of the new decade.

Mr. Finchem has been left to ponder the effect on his product of not only the economy, an ugly picture, but also of the sensational crash and burn of the sports biggest star. With a number of corporate sponsorships ending after this year, and the television contract looming in 2012, things must be a tad uncomfortable under the weight of his crown. My sense is that a lot of dollars will be vanishing from the professional golf scene in the next few years. The aroma of frugality, or at least the fear of conspicuous excess, seems to be spreading and how that will affect the PGA Tour has to be troubling those inside the walls of Ponte Vedra Beach. Uncertainty is the hardest part with which to cope. The tendency is to engage the brain without enough information to process, resulting in the hamster wheel syndrome (brain goes round round and round getting nowhere very quickly). That's a good way to wind up adding some tasty Prozac to one's diet in a hurry.

Then there is the whole Tiger Woods thing. When a billion dollar industry sets himself on fire while leaping off Mount Olympus, seemingly forgetful of the fact that gravity always works, ending up with the wreckage strewn across every tabloid in the world for more days in a row than 9/11. THAT can cause unwanted palpitations in the ranks of those whose livelihood is dependent upon those very coat tails which just went up in flames. The vacuum caused by that back pressure has to be filled with something. The question is with what, or in this case, with whom? There are a lot of talented players on Tour, as trite as it sounds, these guys are good. They need to step out of the comfort zone and do the Phil Mickelson, Anthony Kim, Boo Weekley, interact with the crowd thing. Every week. A lot. Put themselves out in front of the people as entertainers and entertain with an Arnold Palmer approach. Without the fans, these guys got nothing. Time has come to work the crowd boys. We know Mr. Woods will be back eventually, as will the media circus and attention both good and bad. It's up to the rest of the players to change the subject of each tournament, especially early in the season, from "when will Tiger be back" to "hey, these guys really are good". No one can make us forget Mr. Woods all of the time, the trick is to make us forget him while there is golf being played. Good luck with that.

On another note:

Bill Powell passed away yesterday at the age of 93, my condolences to his family and friends. Mr Powell was the first black man to build, own, and operate a golf course, beginning his work in 1946. I won't detail his many achievements, they are readily available for those interested. I want to add my half cent acknowledgement and tip my hat to honor the passing of a great man. In a day and age when heroes are hard to find Mr. Powell stands out as someone who truly was a hero. What he chose to do as his life's work brought more joy and pleasure to others than he took for himself. A rare individual. My thanks.

May the new year bring opportunity, enjoy the journey.

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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!

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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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.