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Round 1 highlights from the 2018 Ryder Cup (live updates from around social media)

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In case you didn’t get up at 2 a.m. — or stay up until 2 a.m. — to watch the beginning of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in France, don’t worry. We have you covered.

In this story, we’ll run down the early highlights and will be making live updates from the first round of fourballs.

A reminder, here are the matchups:

Let’s get started.

The scene at the first tee

The Thunderclap

The first tee shot

First tee club twirls from Tiger Woods

Spieth nearly holes out his first approach shot of the day

Woods goes at the par 5 fourth in two. Helicopter finish. Golf Twitter is collectively saying his surgeon is cringing (if he’s awake at this hour)

Tiger gets up and down

Finau holes one out, that should settle the rookie nerves

People are NOT happy about the coverage. It’s not good.

Spieth’s putter is warming up

Here comes Tommy

Checking in on Rory (not good)

 

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Here’s how the matches stand currently

Rahm is feeding off the energy. He’s not the guy the U.S. wants to get hot.

People are still not happy about the coverage

Europe is taking charge

But Spieth, though?

No idea what this Tweet says but here are the current matches

Rory isn’t playing well

The Rose/Rahm pairing is an issue

But then again, Spieth/JT are dialed in

Captain America chips in

Here comes the world No. 1

Good question…

Getting the feeling the Europeans don’t like the USA chants

Anyway, Molinari has woken up

Ouch

Roll Rickie, Roll

Tides turning back in Europe’s favor as Woods/Reed and JT/Spieth matches pull to All-Square

Finau with maybe the luckiest shot in Ryder Cup history right here. Bank shot off the railroad ties to 4 feet

And the European crowd boos Finau before his putt. Wow.

Troll take:

DJ/Rickie win 4&3 to get USA on the board first. Rory made zero birdies in 16 holes; will Europe sit Rory in the afternoon? Seems drastic

Rose/Rahm vs. Brooks/Finau go to 18… and Justin Rose shushes his own crowd after piping one down the middle? Interesting move, but great theater

…and Rose puts it in the water on his approach shot going for the tough pin location. Rose/Rahm could lose this after controlling the match all round

Team USA goes up 2-0

This just may well have been the dagger in the match against Woods/Reed

Spieth and JT close out Casey and Hatton on 18. USA leads 3-0 for the moment

The final scorecards, from the Official Ryder Cup website: USA leads 3-1 with Woods/Reed recording the only loss for the U.S. team

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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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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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

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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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.

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