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USC wins Pac-10 title in playoff
USC wins Pac-10 title in playoff
http://www.ncaa.com/…0-title-playoff
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Trainer wins individual title for Trojans after seven-hole playoff USC Athletics
Sophomore Martin Trainer outlasted Oregon State's Alex Moore during a seven-hole playoff and helped lead USC to a convincing one-hole playoff win against Oregon at the 2011 Pac-10 Men's Golf Championships at the Stanford (Calif.) G.C.
The title is USC's Pac-10 best 19th conference crown, its first since 2007, and its second win on the season. The streaking Trojans have now posted four consecutive top-four finishes. Trainer's win was USC's 21st individual championship and its first since Jamie Lovemark in 2007. "We are over the moon right now," USC head coach Chris Zambri said after winning his second conference title. "Everyone is pretty stoked. It's just nice to have guys playing well and have a season that wasn't going great and to have everyone step up their game and all of the sudden become a really good team. "Some guys are playing the playing the best ball of their lives and some are getting close. In little ways they've all gotten better and we are now contending like we thought we would all along."
USC (355-354-352-354), which was led Sunday by Trainer and sophomore Sam Smith's 3-under 67, and Oregon (351-359-360-345) finished tied in first at 15-over 1415. The Trojans led Stanford by three strokes and Oregon and UCLA by nine entering the day but got caught by the Ducks' strong final round, which was low for the tournament. With their earlier tee times, the Ducks finished well before USC finished its round and watched the drama unfold. It came down to Trainer, who had to two-putt from 90 feet. Trainer, who was also putting to stay tied for first with Moore, left his birdie putt short by only about five feet and then calmly sunk the par putt to send both he and the Trojans into a playoff.
Before the team playoff ever got underway, Trainer and Moore battled for one hour, 45 minutes with Trainer's par on the par 4 18th finally clinching the title after playing the same hole for the seventh time. He and Moore had traded pars on the previous six holes. Combined with his regulation and team playoff holes, he played the 18th nine times, all at par. "It was a really cool experience and something I gained a lot from," said Trainer of leading for most of the event and ultimately winning it in dramatic fashion. "I hadn't won in a while and it was fun to be in contention the whole way. I've been playing well, and it feels great to do it on this stage." The team playoff, in which all six players from both schools squared off against each other on the 18th hole, two at a time (and then adding the best five of six holes), was less dramatic as the Trojans won the first four holes and were even on the final two. "It feels great to win Pac-10s, that's for sure. It was cool we could crush them in the playoff so we wouldn't have to do it again," Trainer said, adding with a laugh, "I didn't want to go back on 18 again." Trainer finished at 5-under 275 (68-68-69-70) with four birdies and four bogeys in the round for his third straight top 5 finish and first title as a Trojan. Freshman Jeffrey Kang took fifth at 1-under 279 (71-68-68-71) while Smith was eighth at 2-over 282 (73-71-71-67), both registering their third top 10 finishes this season. Kang was even on the front 9 and 1-over on the back while Smith used eight birdies against three bogeys and a double bogey to secure his best ever round as a Trojan.
Junior Steve Lim tied for 28th at 9-over 289 (72-74-70-73), sophomore T.J. Vogel tied for 33rd at 11-over 291 (71-73-74-73) and freshman Ramsey Sahyoun tied for 45th at 18-over 298 (72-75-75-76). Lim had two birdies on the day while Vogel had three as they each battled to 3-over final rounds. Sahyoun had two birdies in his 6-over round. Behind USC and Oregon was UCLA in third (1418), Stanford (1420), Cal (1437), Washington (1449), Arizona (1450), Oregon State (1453), Arizona State (1456) and Washington State (1464).
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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.
They wrote:
“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”
Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. 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.
- kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
- jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
- jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
- Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”
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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss
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.”
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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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