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5 Things We Learned on Day 3 of the 2017 PGA Championship

Published

9 years ago

Aug 12, 2017

Thanks to a wayward approach from Kevin Kisner on hole No. 16 in the third round, we have much more of a tournament at Quail Hollow. No one made a sizable move on moving day, although there were plenty of heroics. In fact, Saturday will be remembered more for the miscues than the mastery. Through it all, the top five remained surprisingly consistent. Let’s mash it all up and see what comes out.

1) Cold Putters

Chris Stroud, Hideki Matsuyama, Kevin Kisner, keep the names coming. No one putted particularly well on Saturday. Perhaps it was nerves, or maybe overconfidence. Putts were running at the hole with the speed of a locomotive, and it was only a matter of time until they started hitting edges and lipping out. A suggestion for Sunday, fellows: play a bit more break and tap it in. Just tap it in.

Kisner & Stroud seeing double on the 16 green ???? #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/Tsmq1CRMno

— PGA of America (@PGA) August 12, 2017

2) Canadian Tour Sauce

Graham DeLaet stood at 3-over par on the day after a double bogey on 12. A par at 13 stanched the bleeding, then came the most incredible, four-hole stretch of the tournament. The Bearded One went birdie-eagle-eagle-birdie, to move six strokes to the good, finishing the day at 2-under for the tournament, five strokes back of leader Kevin Kisner. Forgive us if we say that DeLaet’s tough act to follow will be his own performance. Here’s hoping that the Maple Leaf proves us wrong.

That looked so good, for so long … #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/fTiZ0RLjrL

— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) August 12, 2017

3) Seve’s hook comes to Kisner

Kevin Kisner had a three-shot margin in his sights when he came to his tee ball on 16. Knowing that a huge pond lurked left of the green, Kisner made the one mistake he could not afford, a Seve-esque smother hook into the wet stuff. His lead was reduced to two, and a bogey at the last gave him a slim, one-stroke advantage over Chris Stroud and Hideki Matsuyama after 54 holes. Just one hook, that’s all it took.

4) You’re a heartbreaker, Rickie Fowler

Guess who was the antithesis to DeLaet’s four-hole binge? Yup, the guy who can’t catch a major break. Fowler came to the beginning of the green mile at 5-under par, which would have placed him T4, two back of Kisner at day’s end. It wasn’t to be, though, as Fowler finished bogey-double-bogey to drop four shots fast. He’s not technically out of it, at 1-under for the tournament, but does he have a 64 in his quiver for Sunday? Odds say No. Here’s a look at his last ray of sunshine on Saturday.

"And there you go. Rickie Fowler is within 3." #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/sI76phG8yu

— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) August 12, 2017

5) Jason Day had a rough … day

Remember that he’s been under the weather, in the sick bay, on the mend. We’re used to seeing near perfection from the Aussie. Today reminded us how difficult the game can be at the top level. Like Fowler, Day closed poorly, but he dropped four strokes on one, single hole: number 18. First, he drove it right, into the trees. Next, he … oh, never mind, just watch and weep.

Jason Day began the 18th hole solo 6th and finished at T16th and 7 shots back. pic.twitter.com/qKxzQPQcvR

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) August 13, 2017

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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.