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“Roring” To Victory – McIlroy Breaks Through

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16 years ago

May 2, 2010

In a sport that is begging for a new young hero Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlRoy (by way of Holywood, Ulster) gave the golf world a huge glimmer of hope Sunday. One of the most heralded players of recent times kicked off his tally of PGA Tour wins with an explosive victory at the Quail Hollow Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Rory’s star shone so bright on Sunday that Tiger Woods’ missed cut was a mere afterthought. You could almost hear Commissioner Finchem’s sigh of relief, knowing that their just might be other players to carry the PGA Tour burden into the coming years.

With a leaderboard fairly clogged up at the time McIlroy burst out of the pack in the middle of the final nine. A birdie on the 14^th hole vaulted him ahead while an eagle on the following hole gave him the margin he would need in case of a stumble.

In becoming the youngest winner on the PGA Tour since Tiger Woods in 1996, the 20 year-old (two days shy of 21) was received VERY warmly in Charlotte. He was met by deafening cheers on the 18^th at Quail Hollow Golf Club as the fans stood in salute. His final hole birdie to shoot 30 on the incoming nine created a cheer that might have been heard two states over.

In closing with a 62, McIlroy set a course record and left nothing but crumbs for the third round leaders trailing two holes behind. Even so, many of the players would tell you they were nothing but elated to see Rory break out in the way he did. Just witness the fact that Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk, and Bubba Watson were all waiting by the clubhouse to congratulate him. Not to mention the many caddies, all who have grown to respect the affable young man with loads of talent, personality, and a huge respect for the game.

Since turning pro at the age of 18 McIlroy has lived up to the promise he showed as amateur. Taking up the game at the age of two, getting his first ace at the age of nine, and ultimately winning the European Amateur (among other significant titles) at the age of 17. His first professional title at the Dubai Desert Classic in 2009 proved he was the real thing; his win Sunday simply cemented it in the eyes of many who look to the PGA Tour as the ultimate barometer.

The weight of the win was not lost on Rory who had made the cut just on the number. “To get my first win in the U.S. is very special and to do it on a golf course like this is unbelievable,” he said afterward. As for shooting 16 under par on the weekend at Quail Hollow, on a course set-up very often compared to a major, he said what anyone might expect of a 20 year-old, “it’s just ridiculous.”

“I got my nose in front and just wanted to stay there,” he added. He certainly did that by closing with six straight threes, five under par on the closing six holes. Phil Mickelson needed a birdie on the 18^th to reach 11 under par to earn second place alone. It was still four strokes and a world back of McIlroy’s winning total of 15 under par.

“It was just one of those days when everything went right,” stated the new PGA Tour winner.

Mickelson agreed. “For him to shoot 30 on the back nine is incredible. He is such a fine young talented player. It’s a great win.”

As for The Players Championship this coming week McIlroy says he will take a couple days to wrap his head around this win and then get himself focused.

He will need to – in 11 starts on the PGA Tour in 2009 McIlroy missed just one cut. At, you guessed it, The Players Championship.

Something tells me that might not be the case this year, and either way you can be sure there will a lot more eyes watching with a new appreciation for the talents of Rory McIlroy.

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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

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.