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Feeling The Heat In Malaysia

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16 years ago

Oct 27, 2010

By Scott MacLeod, via www.flagstick.com – Any share of the $6 million purse won’t jump you up the PGA Tour money list but the CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia still has the endorsement of the world’s biggest professional golf tour and the hype to match.

There is strange compendium of golfers on hand this week in Malaysia and the eclectic field of 40 should make the first PGA Tour co-sanctioned event in Southeast Asia quite a show.

In temperatures north of 90 degrees with humidity only taking the effect to a higher level, things could get warm around The Mines Resort & Golf Club; and a few players are hoping it also warms up their games as they prepare for next week’s World Golf Championships – HSBC Champions to be played in Shanghai.

With this tournament co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour, Asian Tour, and the Professional Golf Association of Malaysia (PGAM) the result is a tournament that mixes a wide variety of players all the way from World #8 Ranked Player Luke Donald to the players that few western golf fans would know about (but should) like the Asian Tour’s #1 player, teen sensation Noh Seung-yul.

The 40-player field features the top 25 (and then top available players) from the final FedExCup standings, top 10 from the 2010 Asian Tour Order of Merit, as well as five sponsor exemptions. Thirteen players that competed at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola are in the field.

Besides Donald, there is no shortage of high-wattage stars on hand in Malaysia seeking the $1 million first prize. Add to that list the likes of Players Champion Tim Clark, recent PGA Grand Slam winner Ernie Els, always popular Adam Scott and Retief Goosen.

From an American angle you can look to Ryan Palmer, Rickie Fowler, Ryan Moore, and Bill Haas, as standouts.

Putting up the defense from the Asian contingent will be the likes of 3-time Asian Tour Order of Merit winner, Thongchai Jaidee, and 2009 U.S. PGA Champion, Y.E. Yang.

The highly polished MINES Golf Club, while an appropriate venue as the premier luxurious golf destination in Malaysia, will likely end up a little battered this week. At less than 7,000 yards and with the ball flying in the heat it should serve up a short game contest where under par scoring is the norm each of the four tournament rounds.

Look to hole #15 for excitement during Golf Channel programming each evening. At 292 yards this par four will tempt many players to drive the green off the tee but can still prove tricky even with a conservative line of play due to the relatively small size of the putting surface.

It will be tough to have an early pick with this field since it should be quite a shootout right to the end. You’ll likely need 20 birdies on your card over this week to have a chance. And in looking on this 40-man field there are plenty of guys not only capable, but willing, to take it deep in the heat of Malaysia.

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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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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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.