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Going Down To Cali – FRYS.COM Open

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16 years ago

Oct 13, 2010

For the first time since the tournament began in 2007, the FRYS.COM Open makes a move this week, shifting from the Greyhawk Golf Club in Arizona to the CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, California.

It is a welcome change in venues for the players who seem to approve of the Robert Trent Jones designed venue and to the delight of central California golf fans, who can’t seem to get enough of the pro game.

The $5,000,000 event is another key tournament in the Fall Series as the final money list shapes up to determine who will keep their playing privileges for 2011.

Last year Troy Matteson sat 288^th on the money list heading into the tournament but a playoff victory over Jamie Lovemark and Rickie Fowler provided the comfort of an ample winner’s check and a two-year PGA Tour exemption.

Each of those three players is back in the field seeking the $900,000 first prize. Matteson is coming off a missed cut at the McGladrey Classic but Lovemark and Fowler are both in fine form and have extra motivation to grab the win – both hail from California and each are seeking their 1^stPGA Tour title.

Lovemark, currently #1 on the Nationwide Tour money list, even has experience at CordeValle having played there, by his account, 12 times in tournaments during his outstanding collegiate career at the University of Sothern California. “The course has changed a little bit,” said Lovemark yesterday after a practice round. “There are some new tees, the rough is longer. It’s playing a lot tougher, but some of the lines and the greens are the same, so it definitely does help. There’s not a whole a lot of local knowledge that you need, but playing rounds on a course can be the only thing that helps.” He is predicting a winning score between 16 and 20 under par.

Fowler just returned from the Ryder Cup where the leading contender for the PGA Tour Rookie of The Year Award, played commendably, including an inspirational birdie charge during final day singles play. In 25 PGA Tour events this year he has managed two second place finishes and 5 top tens; all signs that he is ready for his breakout performance in his home state.

Other notables in the field this week include 2010 tour winners Charley Hoffman and Tim Clark, Stockton native Ricky Barnes, Henrik Stenson and Bo Van Pelt.

Like Fowler, Van Pelt has had an exceptional year with three 3^rd place finishes and seven top tens so don’t be shocked if he grabs his 2^nd PGA Tour victory this week.

The CordeValle course, located just 30 minutes south of San Jose, should prove quite agreeable to the contingent of contenders. While beefy at nearly 7400 yards from the tournament tees and playing to a par of 71, there are just two water hazards on the layout and 63 bunkers, all justifying Lovemark’s scoring prediction.

Wandering over 260 acres the course is continually ranked among the best people can play in both California and America. It opened in 1999 and last received touch up work by designer Robert Trent Jones, Jr. earlier this year.

Elevation changes will be noticeable this week as the course tumbles up and down some 150 feet over the length of expanse of the course.

Golf Channel has the television coverage this week from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. EST. Sirius 209/XM 146 has it covered from 1 P.M. to 7 P.M. EST each day.

This report provided to GolfWRX.com by Canada’s 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.