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Showdown In Charlotte

Published

16 years ago

Apr 26, 2010

Just how hard will it be for Tiger Woods to fight for a consolation prize? No disrespect to the Quail Hollow Championship but following the great build up to The Masters can there possibly be as much anticipation for a Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods showdown this week?

Likely not but hardcore golf fans know that with a warm-up tournament under his belt Tiger Woods could possibly be a force to be reckoned this week in Charlotte. That’s not to say that 2010 Masters Champion Phil Mickelson can be dismissed as contender but would you blame him for not being quite as pumped up to take on Quail Hollow?

An elite field, including Woods and Mickelson, are in the Queen City this week to seek the title at one of the tour’s most prestigious “regular” events. The players love both the treatment they receive, the quality of the golf course, and the knowledgeable fans that come out to see this event, making it a popular annual stop.

Eight of the top ten players on the FedEx Cup Points list will tackle the 7442-yard layout at the Quail Hollow Club, a grouping that does not currently include the World’s #1 player. But all those on that elite list certainly hear his footsteps.

Tiger has made four appearances at Quail Hollow (2004, 2005, 2007, and 2009) and won in 2007. In sixteen rounds played only two were over par and seven have been in the 60’s. His finished fourth last year after an opening round 65. He was just two back of the winner Sean O’Hair who came from three back to start the final round to catch and pass the overnight leader, Zach Johnson, for the win.

Speaking of the defending champion, O’Hair has played solid golf this season but certainly nothing of a spectacular nature that would indicate a good chance to repeat this week. In nine starts on the Tour in 2010 he has made eight cuts but has just one top ten to his resume. He has had a week off following The Masters where he tied for 30^th.

Whoever wants to take the title and the $1.17 million winner’s cut of the $6.5 million purse up for grabs this week will not only face a tough field but a golf course that will push games to the limits.

Although the tournament record is 16 under par (Anthony Kim, 2008) that is hardly a true indication of the U.S. Open like setup at Quail Hollow.

Even if players manage to get past the first fifteen holes each day certain body parts may start to tighten up a bit as they head for the 16^th tee. In 2009 no final three holes on Tour played tougher than the closing trio in Charlotte. In fact, in 2009 alone the 18^th hole was the 2^nd toughest closer on tour. Players averaged 4.374 on the par four, effectively making it a par four and a half.

And don’t forget the water laden par three that is #17. In 2008 it was the toughest par three on tour with an average score of 3.418. Almost 250 balls have been rinsed in its lake since the tournament started in 2003.

A few things are certain at Quail Hollow: the last three holes will shape the tournament outcome, and chances are the winner will be a quality player that has already proven his ability to perform at the top levels of the tour. Look to past winners David Toms, Joey Sindelar, Vijay Singh, Jim Furyk, Tiger Woods, Anthony Kim, and Sean O’Hair as proof of that.

As per usual Golf Channel will have early coverage while the CBS Team pick it up on the weekend. Be sure to check out the fabulous bag and tournament photos on GolfWRX.com.

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)

Published

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

Published

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.