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Phil In Focus – Farmers Insurance Open

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16 years ago

Jan 25, 2010

With the current absence of the game's greatest current star, there is no question who will be garner most of the attention this week at the Farmers Insurance Open. Certainly Phil Mickelson is used to getting plenty of attention when he plays in San Diego, it is his hometown after-all, but this year will most likely be a little different. The weight of the PGA Tour's profile rests on him with Tiger Woods out of action.

Not only are fans excited because Phil is making his season debut, he will be THE highlight of the field being that he is not only a 3-time winner at this tournament but he will also be the only top-ten player from the Official World Rankings competing. The only players close to him in the rankings that will tee it up at Torrey Pines will be top-20 golfers Robert Allenby and Phil Mickelson. Both will be considered threats but Mickelson is the odds-on favorite.

Lefty is coming off a 3-win season in 2009 where he did a fine job of dealing with family health issues off the course while still getting his work done on the fairways. His last appearance was a win at the World Championships HSBC Champions tournament in early November that he won with a score of 17 under par. It has been reported that he has been working hard on his game since then.

Among the 156 players scheduled to play this week will be Nick Watney, the defending champion. In 2009 Watney beat out John Rollins for the title. He had rallied from 5 shots back to win his 2nd PGA Tour title.

On top of not having Tiger Woods in the field for the 2nd year in a row this event has another big change, the name itself. Intended to be the San Diego Open this year after sponsor Buick declared bankruptcy in 2009, Farmers Exchanges stepped up just a week ago to sign a sponsor deal with the PGA Tour that includes a long term option. Buick had been the sponsor since 1992 and their deal was intended to run through 2010.

"Farmers Insurance has a proud 82-year history of strong leadership and charitable giving," said F. Robert Woudstra, Chief Executive Officer of Farmers. "Leaders step up and step in when opportunities arise and when needs are great. We clearly see this sponsorship as an extension of our ongoing commitment to Southern California, the San Diego area and all the communities across the United States in which we serve our customers."

"Although this has been finalized on such short notice, it represents a substantial investment on Farmers' part to help in the tournament's success," said PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem. "We look forward to continuing our discussions with Farmers officials following the Farmers Insurance Open in regard to the possibility of a longer-term partnership."

Back on the golf course the players will have little interest in who is the event's actual sponsor but most will be relieved that this well-established event is still being played. For 2010 the winner will receive a check for (USD) $972,000 out of a $5.4 Million dollar purse.

Golf Channel will handle Television coverage for rounds 1 and 2 while they will share duties on the weekend with CBS.

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This report provided to GolfWRX.com by Flagstick Golf Magazine (www.flagstick.com)

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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.