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Harsh Words in the Big Easy

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18 years ago

Mar 29, 2008

Briny Baird took the lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after his second round 69 put him at -8.

However, it was the drama between shots that garnered much attention. During his approach shot to the 10th green, Bubba Watson spied Steve Elkington walking up the fairway as he addressed the ball. A frustrated Watson turned around, and let an expletive fly in Elkington’s direction which was captured by Golf Channel’s microphones. There was an obvious tension between the two the rest of the round which culminated in some heated words at the scoring tent.

Elkington left without comment, but Watson was apologetic afterwards, "I made a bad decision, and I want to apologize everybody in the tournament, everybody in the — whoever heard it, whoever saw it, especially Steve and Shigeki and their caddies. You know, I don’t drink or smoke, but every once in a while I get a little angry, and I said some stuff I probably shouldn’t have said." In the end, the confrontation did little to hinder either player’s game. Watson shot -3 to get himself back into contention while Elkington’s solid ball striking kept him three shots back of Baird.

The off course theatrics may have distracted many as to just how difficult the course is playing. The lowest round of the tournament was Tim Clark’s 66 with the majority of the field working hard to break par. Briny Baird commented, "The conditions are easier today, but there’s a couple pins out there that can sneak up on you, and it makes it hard to get the ball close. You can struggle if you miss it in the wrong spot; you’re going to have a really tough time getting up-and-down."

This is a unique position for Baird, a journeyman pro who has struggled to keep his playing privileges on the PGA Tour. Despite just one top ten finish in 2007, a T-9 at the AT&T, Baird is realistic about what he needs to do to win, "Stay patient. I think that’s the main thing… Just be patient and play your game. It’s boring, it’s not fun to print, but if I go out there and can stay focused on what I’m doing and play each shot the best I can play each shot, then that’s the hardest part about this game."

Baird will also have to contend with some established players anxious to catch him. Defending champion Nick Watney is just two strokes behind Baird while PGA Tour winners Jay Williamson and Peter Lonard are just one stroke back.

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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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1 day 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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1 day 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.