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Major Redemption for Suzann Petterson

Susann Petterson using a borrowed Ping Doc putter scorched the back nine in 32 shots to win the McDonalds Championship by a single shot over Karrie Webb. Webb finished second for the second year in a row. Webb and third round leader Na On Min also shot 32’s on the back nine in one of the most compelling finishes I witnessed in a while. On Min managed to overcome three bogeys in a row on the front nine with four straight birdies on the back to finish alone in third. A very very enjoyable tournament to watch.

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19 years ago

Jun 11, 2007

Eric Schuster

Susann Petterson used a borrowed putter to shoot a back nine 32 to win the LPGA McDonald’s Championship by one shot over Karrie Webb and two over 18 year old Na On Min. The back nine at Bulle Rock was some of the most compelling golf I’ve seen this year.

Petterson borrowed the Ping Doc putter from one of her amateur partners Tuesday and never bothered to return it. She certainly put it to good use,especially Sunday when Karrie Webb mounted a charge with a 32 of her own on the back nine. Brushing off the final four hole melt-down at the Kraft Nabisco, Petterson hit the shots and made the putts to win her first major. Webb settled for second place for the second year in a row.

Just over a month removed from the melt-down at the Kraft Nabisco, Petterson proved that she learned from the experience by making key birdies down the stretch on her way to a final round score of -5. The wayward driving and course management issues which marked her play at the Kraft Nabisco were completely abscent. Petterson methodically found her way from tee to green throughout the back nine despite some serious pressure from her opponents.

Karrie Webb playing in the group ahead knew she had to make up some ground and did carding four birdies on the back nine and making a key par save on the 16th hole after finding the fairway bunker off the tee and then closing with two birdies on 17 and 18. Webb said, "I knew what happened to her at Kraft, and I just knew I needed to keep putting pressure on her. She obviously executed very well coming down the stretch, and she should be very proud of herself. It shows a lot of courage and guts and trust in her ability."

Na On Min, the third round leader, appeared to fall victim to the nerves expected of an 18 year old non-exempt player leading her first Major on Sunday with three bogies in a row on the front side. I sat in my chair nodding the knowing nod of the wise sure that she was self destructing on the way to a final round 80 something. But the kid righted herself and also torched the back nine with four birdies in a row on the way to her own 32. So much for the wise omniscient nodding guy watching on television. Impressive does little to credit the ability of young Na to play a shot, put the result behind her and play the next shot. Amazing ability to stay in the moment.

However, the trophy and the day would belong to Petterson, "I finally proved to all of you that I can actually put it all together and take a major. So now, I probably don’t have to get that question again." Once again this weekend showed just how marvelous the talent is on the LPGA Tour. Now if they could just get the marketing machine cranked up to get the word out about the quantity and quality of the players they put on display.

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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!

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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.

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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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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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1 day 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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1 day 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.