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Stars Ready To Shine In L.A.

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16 years ago

Feb 3, 2010

Among the stormy clouds of a missing Tiger and a groove debate that just won’t seem to go away the stars are about to shine for the PGA Tour in Pacific Palisades, California.

In the field highlighted by two-time defending champion Phil Mickelson, world number #3 Steve Stricker, and a bevy of other past champions and major winners, the 2010 Northern Trust Open promises to be a compelling tournament to watch.

As you can see in the pre-tournament photos on GolfWRX.com, the venerable Riviera Country Club sets up as a beautiful backdrop for PGA Tour action. The 7325-yard, par 71 layout is a favorite among the players.

144 players will take to the golf course on Thursday, all seeking the $1,152,000 winner’s share of the $6.4 million dollar purse. It is the richest purse so far in 2010 and the title is also a valued one. Outside of the major championships it is the fourth-oldest event on the PGA Tour, lagging behind only the BMW Championship, the RBC Canadian Open, and the Valero Texas Open. This will be the 84^th playing of the Northern Trust Open.

In 2009 Phil Mickelson successfully defended his 2008 title with a one-stroke victory over Steve Stricker. Mickelson had entered the final day with a four stroke lead, struggled through the middle of the round but rallied to make two birdies in the final three holes. That made him the seventh player to defend a title in this event. Prior to that, the last player to do it was Mike Weir in 2003-2004. Weir will also be playing this week.

A shaky final round last week at the Farmer’s Insurance Open brings doubt as to whether Mickelson has a chance at a three-peat this week. Don’t tell lefty that though, after completing play in San Diego he said his game was feeling “not as rusty as it looks” and pointed to his past success in L.A. as a source of excitement.

Other players to keep an eye on include Anthony Kim, Padraig Harrington, Rickie Fowler, Ernie Els, Charles Howell III, Rory Sabbatini, and last week’s winner Ben Crane. And don’t rule out the possibility of great play by a couple of seniors, Michael Allen and Fred couples, who are in fine form as of late.

Golf Channel will be picking up TV coverage starting at 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday. CBS will do the weekend duties and Sirius XM satellite radio will provide extensive coverage each day.

Notes:

Kodak Challenge @ the Northern Trust Open

The Kodak Challenge hole at the Northern Trust Open is the Par 4 315-yard #10. In 2009, Kodak Challenge hole #10 at the Northern Trust Open yielded 2 eagles, 116 birdies and 250 pars.

Field – 18 major championship winners with 28 major titles (including three of four from last year). 83 players with 388 PGA TOUR wins. 20 players who won in 2009 or 2010. Players from 14 different countries.

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.