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Tour Mash: Jaeger shoots 58, Jutanugarn gets the job done

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10 years ago

Aug 1, 2016

Remember that week when two major championships were played, and the story of the week came from neither? It just happened, and the story of the week was Stephen Jaeger’s GOAT (Greatest of All-Time) performance at the Ellie Mae Classic on the Web.Com Tour. Props to Ariya Jutanugarn (we’ll get to her) and Jimmy Walker (read about him here) on their major wins. Now, on with the tour mash.

Jaeger-Meister, Meister-Jaeger has 58 on way to Web.Com Tour win

Stephan Jaeger had a three-putt during his round of 58. He really did. He tri-whacked the third green for par, or he would have started his back nine with six straight birdies. Dude had 12 birds and 6 pars to go that low. He followed it with 65, 64, 63 and won by 7 shots over Rhein Gibson, who once shot 55 in practice. Jaeger had a four-round total of 250; think about that for a moment. That’s the three-round score in most B-flight club championships. Gibson felt good about winning the A flight of the Ellie Mae Classic, since Jaeger was the only guy in the Championship flight. There are no words, just sighs and head nods.

Stephan Jaeger could watch this putt for the rest of his life. It would never get old. https://t.co/lM0CFNI0d7

— Web.com Tour (@WebDotComTour) July 31, 2016

Ariya Jutanugarn claims first major title at British Open

Ariya Jutanugarn should have won the year’s first major, the ANA Inspiration. She could have won the second one, the Women’s PGA. Between the two, she won three consecutive LPGA tournaments in May. This Sunday, the kid from Thailand finally got that major thing done. She held off Mo Martin, the 2014 champion, and Mirim Lee, by three strokes, to claim the British Open title at storied Woburn in England. On a day when no one in the mix shot below 70, and scores in the 60s served to move also-rans closer to the top 10, Jutanugarn played her typical round of birdies and odd holes, shot even par, and said, thank you very much, great to be a major champion.

ICYMI: Watch highlights from the final round of the @RICOHWomensBrit https://t.co/xwi75b1Xog pic.twitter.com/nCG35G5a7Y

— #CMEFinalStretch ???? (@LPGA) July 31, 2016

Aaron Wise wins Oil Country Championship on Mackenzie Tour-PGA Canada

It would have made a great headline if Brock Mackenzie had won on the Mackenzie Tour this week. Aaron Wise did just enough to postpone that exciting possibility. Despite a bogey on the penultimate hole, Wise finished at 19-under par, then held his breath as Mackenzie and Puma Dominguez tried to equal his total. Neither Dominguez (Argentina) nor Mackenzie (USA) could birdie the last, and the title belonged to Wise. A mere 20 years of age, the victory was Wise’ first professional win, coming on the heels of his 2016 NCAA Division I individual championship. Wise moved to 4th on the money list; the top-5 receive Web.Com Tour cards for the next season.

Big birdie for Wise at 10 ????

In the trees off the tee, he finds the green and sinks it for a two stroke lead. https://t.co/WXXRy4ieqq

— Mackenzie Tour (@PGATOURCanada) July 31, 2016

Chan Shih-chang triumphant on Asian Tour

Chan of Chinese Taipei began round four with a one-shot lead over South Africa’s Jaco Ahlers. While Ahlers went the wrong way from the start (74 for T15) Chan battled to the end with countryman Lin Wen-tang. Despite not having won on the Asian Tour in four seasons, Chan played like a champion and held off Lin by two strokes, finishing at 12-under. Chan began play on the Asian Tour in 2015, but was forced to return to qualifying school to regain his privileges for this season. After this week’s performance in Thailand, Chan can breathe a bit easier.

Finally! Chan Shih-chang claims maiden Asian Tour win at #KingsCup Congratulations!https://t.co/mjYIu4eJW5

— Asian Tour (@asiantourgolf) July 31, 2016

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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21 mins ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.

@DTorres asked:

The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?

Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.

We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

rsballer10: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”

Entire Thread: “Best current stock shaft 2026.”

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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.