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A Perfect Opportunity – The Travelers Championship

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16 years ago

Jun 22, 2010

In the throes of a U.S. Open hangover the Travelers Championship sets out to make its mark this week on the PGA Tour schedule. A chartered 737 from California for the players has helped to enhance the field this week and it should show in how the drama plays out over four rounds.

In the absence of the games very elite the TPC River Highlands still has a fighting chance to be a compelling stage as the players fight for their share of $6 million.

A lot of the talk in 2010 has surrounded the youth movement on tour and you can expect that to continue in Connecticut. In fact, this week could be the perfect opportunity for one of those young, aggressive talents to emerge with a PGA Title, quite possibly for the very first time.

Among that youthful cadre you can include Bill Haas, Rickie Fowler, Hunter Mahan, Justin Rose, Graham DeLaet, Adam Scott, Ricky Barnes, and Ryan Moore.

Mahan may have the lead in the group, having won here in 2007, but Haas, Rose, and Scott have already had time at the top of the PGA Tour podium this year during their respective victories.

Fowler will be a huge focus. With five top-tens and two second-place finishes in 2010 he is absolutely ripe for a win. Fowler did miss the cut at the Travelers Championship in 2009 but he says he learned a lot that week that will be extra ammunition for him this time around. Those lessons have shaped the strategy he will employ this week to tackle the tricky TPC course. “It’s a pretty fun course. It’s not very long. You need to definitely hit the fairways and the greens. If you’re not on the fairway, it’s going to be tough to hit a lot of the greens and have a good look at birdie. I’m not going to be trying to bomb it anywhere, just keep it in short grass and hopefully give ourselves some good looks at birdies.”

He’ll need them. With a par 70 golf course that plays to barely 6800 yards players generally take it deep at the Travelers. The course record of 61 is held by a gaggle of players and last year Kenny Perry posted that number in the first round on his way to a 258 total, 22-under par. Perry, in a slimmer form after having lost some 30 pounds, is back this week to defend the 49 year-old hopes to give the kids a run for their money.

More than likely though, with so much young talent in the field, you just might see another 20 something this week on tour.

Personally the TPC River Highlands does not always strike me as memorable but I will be certain to keep an eye on the television when the pros hit the 15^th hole. The par 4, playing to 296 yards, is the Kodak Challenge Hole this week and for good reason.

In 2009 the 15th played to a stroke average of 3.664, with players posting 4 eagles, 201 birdies, 196 pars, 45 bogeys, 6 double bogeys and 0 others. If the wind is down expect them to give it a whirl and try to drive the green.

Unlike last week at the U.S. Open, when par was at a premium, expect every player to have their guns a-blazing this week. Conservative play will not be welcome or rewarded.

Which sounds like a lot of fun for both players and spectators alike.

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.