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Phoenix Rising To Roar

Published

16 years ago

Feb 23, 2010

The biggest celebration of golf on the planet is in full roar. More than 500,000 golf fans will head to the Waste Management Phoenix Open this week, creating an electric environment unlike any other in golf.

While a lot of focus will be on those spectators, inside the ropes even more excitement is brewing as the PGA Tour settles in to the 2010 season, with many story lines unfolding.

Seven of the top 10 players from the FedEx Cup standings will be at the TPC Scottsdale, making this a star-studded affair. While just three of those players (Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter and Martin Kaymer) are ranked in the top eight in the world, it still makes for a strong contingent vying for the (USD) 1.08 Million first prize.

Undoubtedly, Ian Poulter, coming off his win last week at the Accenture Match Play, will garner a lot of attention as he tries to win his second PGA Tour title, and Phil Mickelson returns after a week of personal time, but the player to watch might just be J.B. Holmes.

With wins here in 2006 and 2008, and a number of strong finishes of late, you can expect Holmes to repeatedly bring the crowd to its feet. His immense length helps him to overpower this par 71; 7214-yard layout where he can pick apart the average length par fives and reduce many of the par fours into three-shot holes on a regular basis.

Of course Holmes will need to make plenty of birdies as there is never any shortage of them at TPC Scottsdale. With the course record of 60 shared by three men (Phil Mickelson, Grant Waite, and Mark Calcavecchia) you know you will have to go low here to complete.

Tom Weiskopf and Jay Morrish created a compelling course full of opportunities, rewards, and potential disasters at The Stadium Course and it provides plenty of entertainment value. It is part of what makes this event a spectator favorite.

In 2009 Kenny Perry became the oldest winner in Waste Management Phoenix Open history. At age 48 years, 3 months, and 21 days he defeated Charley Hoffman in a playoff. He will return to this event for the 23^rd time this year in defense of the title and should not be counted out. Over those years he has made the cut 17 times and been inside the top 10 six times.

Additional players to watch include three-time champion Mickelson, adopted local resident Michael Sim of Australia, as well as Ryan Moore and Matt Kuchar who both tied for 6^th here in 2009.

And youthful sensation Ricky Fowler will have the company of peers (age-wise at least) this week. The 4-spot Monday Qualifier was lead by two amateurs, the highly touted Phil Francis and the lesser known Braxton Marquez. Expect Francis, who transferred from UCLA to ASU, to possibly make his presence known.

Notes:

For the ninth straight year The Thunderbirds (tournament hosts) will honor the men and women who actively serve in law enforcement, fire prevention, and the Armed Forces by inviting them to the tournament free of charge, including an accompanied guest.

The top rookies in the field include Fowler, Matt Every, Graham Delaet, and Derek Lamely.

There will be players in the field representing 13 countries.

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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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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.

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.