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Cody Blick has clubs stolen before final round at Q-School, fires 63 with makeshift set to earn status
Web.com Tour Q-School is well known for being a gruelling process, and while 49 players graduated over the weekend, one man was forced to go to hell and back to do so.
Cody Blick sat three shots outside of the desired Top-40 heading into Sunday’s final round, and on waking up that morning to prepare for the biggest round of his life, the 25-year-old realized that his clubs had been stolen.
Blick took to social media immediately, desperately hoping that anyone could help him, offering $5k no questions asked should his clubs be returned.
Blick was unable to recover his clubs though, meaning he was forced to put together a mishmash of different clubs before Sunday’s final round. According to the Mackenzie Tour Twitter account, they consisted of the “Superintendent’s driver, pro shop’s wedges, random irons and a heavier than usual putter”.
Cody Blick (@codyblick) woke up this morning and realized his clubs had been stolen.
He proceeded to fire 63 with the Superintendent’s driver, pro shop’s wedges, random irons and a heavier than usual putter to earn guaranteed @WebDotComTour starts #Tourjectory pic.twitter.com/nhFOAveCs6
— Mackenzie Tour (@PGATOURCanada) December 9, 2018
After all of that, Blick pulled off a miracle. The American fired a sensational round of nine-under par 63, which included birdies at his final three holes, to take him into the coveted Top-40.
Blick is now guaranteed starts at the first eight Web.com Tour events of next season, and after everything he went through, to say he earned those starts would be a massive understatement.
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!”
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.”
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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Eric Eiffert
Dec 11, 2018 at 10:01 am
This is a cool story, but no one has mentioned anything about the medalist Danny Walker. He is a great kid from our area. Won the Florida HS Championship as a freshman. Golf Digest wrote a lousy article on his win, talked about everyone else but him.
Dan
Dec 11, 2018 at 7:42 am
Do you think his contract prohibits him from disclosing what clubs he used?
John Hall
Dec 10, 2018 at 9:44 pm
Just goes to show that all the ‘latest technology, club fitting, custom build/design…’ stuff we’re fed is just bullshit. Put a good swing on it and it’ll work.
dogit
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:46 pm
Imagine if this happened to someone who was used to playing one length clubs.
Gun Violent
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:53 pm
No, because no sane person would want one lenngths lol
Norman P. Canuck
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:22 pm
We need to give him a spot in the Masters! Now! It’s the right thing to do.
Eric
Dec 10, 2018 at 9:23 pm
Norman Canuk…Hilarious – I laughed out loud haha
Johnny Penso
Dec 10, 2018 at 12:18 pm
Too bad he didn’t have those latest [Insert popular golf company here] irons with the [insert latest hot shaft] and the new [insert latest driver here] or he might have shot 59.
Sincerely,
WRX’ers Everywhere
Scheiss
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:48 pm
Aha! But you forgot the putter! He might’ve putted like xhyte and shot 83 or something with a putter that just wasn’t giving him anything
Dan
Dec 10, 2018 at 10:40 am
In 2003 and a 2 Handicap I rented a set of callaway graphite shaft regular flex irons and woods. I used S/X shafts at the time. I shot 68
Dan
Dec 10, 2018 at 10:44 am
In 2003 and a 2 Handicap I rented a set of callaway graphite shaft regular flex irons and woods. I used S/X shafts at the time. I shot 68
Sometimes when you’re on you’re on
Scheiss
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:50 pm
Nah. It just means with your extra overinflated ego you shouldn’t have been playing S or X shafts to begin with, whatwith your girly swing and all the R graphite works perfectly
Dan
Dec 11, 2018 at 7:40 am
Wow. Thanks for the kind words and the laugh
HKO
Dec 10, 2018 at 10:29 am
well done. soon the guy will never have to worry about the clubs, with sponsors lined up for him. oh and eternal hell for the club thieves. can’t imagine what he’d been through on the day morning.
George
Dec 10, 2018 at 9:55 am
These guys are really good golfers, yes a fit set helps but it shows that skill is he main thing. A custom fit set will help a higher handicap player over lower ones much more.
Johnny Penso
Dec 10, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Disagree. The more accurate and repeatable your swing is, the more you need clubs that are attuned to your exact swing properties since your margin of error is much, much smaller. Weekend golfers with double digit handicaps are generally very inconsistent and might not even notice large variations in club properties.
It’s only an anecdote but it plays into the narrative that fitting is overrated and that golfers can adapt to the small variations in club performance generated by fitting quite easily. Tweaking ball flights, launch angles and spin rates are quantifiable on a monitor but don’t necessarily translate to the scorecard unless you’re coming from a place where you are extremely poorly fitted.
George
Dec 10, 2018 at 2:20 pm
http://wishongolf.com/custom-clubfitting-is-more-beneficial-for-mid-high-handicap-than-low-handicap-golfers/
here is it explained much more in detail. Yes low handicap golfers have better feel but they are really good.
Joe Espisito
Dec 10, 2018 at 7:08 pm
What?? You saying 25hdcp’ers don’t have a repeatedly bad swing???
David Elswick
Dec 10, 2018 at 9:32 am
Wondering why 3 people graded the story s shank.
Gun Violent
Dec 10, 2018 at 10:39 am
They’re all believers in fitting lol
Gun Violent
Dec 10, 2018 at 9:18 am
Well that throws the whole theory of fitting out the window, huh. Nobody will spend money on fitting ever again.
Juststeve
Dec 10, 2018 at 11:44 am
I’m not sure that it throws out the “whole theory of fitting” but it does suggest that fitting is not essential to good scoring, something we should have remembered from a time before fitting became a business. When something becomes a business those working in the business describe what they are selling as more important than it is.
CaoNiMa
Dec 10, 2018 at 5:52 pm
He was just being a WUM, but you wouldn’t know that eh
Juststeve
Dec 10, 2018 at 8:17 am
Tell me the set was put together by a fitter. No one can shoot 63 if the clubs aren’t fit to him.
Brandon
Dec 10, 2018 at 9:53 am
People shot low rounds all the time before fitting was even a thing.
Beny
Dec 10, 2018 at 11:41 am
Not only that they were forged butter blades, a ball that would not fly straight with woods that were actually made of wood, clue and screws. I mean come on guys, these guys are STUDS. They could go out and beat us with garden tools….aka “Tin Cup Style”
dat
Dec 10, 2018 at 10:17 am
WRONG
Geo
Dec 10, 2018 at 7:39 am
Wow. No Tour issue anything and closes the deal. 🙂
Body Click
Dec 10, 2018 at 7:34 am
WITB???!!!