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Wyndham Championship – Playoff Prep

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16 years ago

Aug 17, 2010

On the heels of “Glory’s Last Shot” comes that last gasp for many PGA Tour regulars as they try to resurrect their lagging golf season by at least squeaking their way into the FedEx Cup playoffs.

I can’t imagine that this week’s Wyndham Championship will carry with it the sense of drama and substantial emotions of last week in Wisconsin but nonetheless it is a tournament on a storied venue with some relevant consequences to the pros, mostly of the pocket book variety. Those left out of the playoffs lose out on a shot at some big paydays, including the $10 million awarded to the FedEx Cup winner.

The 71^st Wyndham Championship, of course, is the evolution of the Greater Greensboro Open, first won in 1938 by Sam Snead and held dear to the hearts of fans in a very golf mad part of the United States. As such, a win here is valued by players in many ways – sentimentally as a place where many of the games greats have played and now, as the last event before the playoffs, as the place where they need to grind if they want the glory that the lucrative extra events offer.

In 2009 Ryan Moore secured his first PGA Tour win at the Wyndham. A back nine barrage of birdies helped him force his way into a playoff with Kevin Stadler and Jason Bohn, where he prevailed after three holes.

While Moore will carry that confidence into the week at Sedgefield Country Club, the venerable Donald Ross layout that was rebuilt for modern play in 2007, I think you still have to look another recent champion as the man to beat for the week. 2008 Champion and tournament record-holder (21 under par) Carl Pettersson is the home town boy, having arrived in the scenic North Carolina town via Sweden and England at the age of 15, and pairing his roots, record and recent play together suggests another great weekend ahead for the Wolfpack Alum.

Pettersson is just a month removed from his win at the RBC Canadian Open where a third round 60 stunned both himself and the crowd at tricky St. George’s Golf & Country Club. And that is not his only course record of note – he also holds the Sedgefield mark of 61 that he tallied during his run to the Wyndham title in 2008.

It is not the most glamorous field you can find on the PGA Tour in a year but the playoff situation certainly has added to the quality players who have committed to make the trip to Greensboro.

Expect a game title defence by Ryan Moore while other names of note, based on recent performances would be Steve Elkington, Justin Leonard, and even young Aussie Michael Sim who missed the cut at Whistling Straits but seems to be rounding out some form on the course.

At Sedgefield the pros will face a course lengthened even more for 2010, now peaking at 7130 yards. Even at that length the course ranks among the easier ones on tour so you if you are big fan of low scoring, this week is for you. Watch for a player to break out of the pack on the back nine with a streak of birdies. At the same time you can expect that the tour mathematicians will be kept busy right down the final putts with players moving to and fro on the final nine with plenty of score changes.

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.