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Zach is Back: Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

Published

15 years ago

May 17, 2011

By Scott MacLeod, Via Flagstick Golf Magazine (www.flagstick.com)

On the heels of the theatrical playoff ending at TPC Sawgrass, golf fans are hoping for yet another riveting tournament this week in Fort Worth, Texas. The Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial is a storied event tracing its history back to 1946, making it the 10^th oldest tournament on the PGA Tour. The Colonial Country Club has been the host the entire time; only the Augusta National Golf Club has been the site of a PGA Tour event for more consecutive years.

As will often be recited this week, hometown son Ben Hogan won the first two Colonial Invitationals on his way to five titles overall, making it truly “Hogan’s Alley.”

In 2010 Zach Johnson did his best to channel the spirit of Mr. Hogan with an incredible run on the back nine on Sunday to add another cherished title to his PGA Tour resume.

On his way to the 72 hole tournament record of 21 under par (65-66-64-64-259) Johnson lit up the back nine with birdie putts of 10, 21, 22, 24 and 14 feet on holes 10, 12, 13, 15 and 17. That rushed Johnson passed eventual runner-up Brian Davis who could not keep pace and finished three strokes back of Johnson. Johnson broke Kenny Perry’s tournament record of 19 under par, 261, which Perry shot in both his victories in 2003 and 2005. The four round score of 259 was also a personal best for Johnson, bettering the 261 he shot in winning the 2008 Valero Texas Open.

Not only did Johnson make a lot of putts in his victory he also led the field in hitting greens in regulation, something every player must do to succeed on an often claustrophobic Colonial layout. The tree-lined holes are punctuated by the “Horrible Horseshoe”, holes 3-5. These are the three most difficult holes on the courses with 3 and 5 being par fours that play more than 480 yards each and the par three, 3^rd hole, stretching to nearly 250 yards.

There are 12 past Colonial Champions in the field this week. Joining Johnson is Rory Sabbatini, Tim Herron, Kenny Perry, Sergio Garcia, Olin Browne, David Frost, Corey Pavin, Tom Lehman, Fulton Allem, Keith Clearwater, and Tom Purtzer.

Both Johnson and Garcia are coming off fine Sunday finishes at Sawgrass where each tied for 12^th place. Johnson closed with a 66 while the Spaniard posted a 65, one of his best rounds in some time. Expect both to carry that confidence into this week. Great ball strikers usually perform well at Colonial and each is well within that category. Johnson might even be a good choice as a repeat victor at Colonial, a feat that is rare indeed. Although Sergio’s record has been spotty in this event the last few times he played (he has not been back since 2005) he did win it in 2001 so he knows how to be successful on the tricky 7204-yard, par 70 design.

I’m going to give the nod to Hunter Mahan as the possible champion this week. Mahan is coming off his 6^th top ten of the year with a tie for 6^th at THE PLAYERS and is hungry for a win in 2011 that has eluded him so far. The combination of him leading the PGA Tour in birdies and being 10^th in greens hit in regulation are just too good to pass on when you consider the test the field faces along the Trinity River.

If you want a good indicator of why will wear the Scottish Royal Tartan Plaid Jacket on Sunday then look to the leader after three rounds. In the 63-year history of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, the 54-hole leader/co-leader has gone on to claim victory 34 times.

2011 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

Dates: May 16-22, 2011

Where: Colonial Country Club; Fort Worth, TX

Par/Yards: 35-35—70/7,204

Field: 127

Defending Champion: Zach Johnson

Purse: $6,200,000; Winner’s Share: $1,116,000; Format: 72-hole stroke play

Link: Digital Tournament Program

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

Published

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.