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Tour Rundown: Phoenix Open to Webb in playoff, G-Mac, Quigley Qonquest

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6 years ago

Feb 3, 2020

We know that the big game, that bowl of commercials, America’s pagan holiday, got your attention last night. That’s fine. On Monday morning, however, we want you running down the weekend of great golf with us. The European, PGA, Korn Ferry and Champions tours were in action, from the middle east to the Panama canal. We had a playoff, a comeback, a rebirth, and a debut. In other words, just another week in the exciting world of professional golf. Let’s run!

PGA Tour: Phoenix Open to Webb in playoff

The enigma that is Tony Finau, became more enigmatic in Scottsdale. On Saturday, the USA international player and one-time winner, parlayed a 62 into a one-shot advantage. On his heels was the Players and US Open champion of the 2010s, Webb Simpson. Midway through round four, golfers like Adam Long, Hudson Swafford and Nate Lashley (early pursuers) had faded away. Justin Thomas was immersed in a 65 that would bring him to -14, and a tie for 3rd with Bubba Watson and Lashley. Simpson and Finau created a 2-man duel, and when Simpson dunked his tee ball on the 15th hole, Finau took a 2-shot lead to the 17th tee. Doing what most golfers would call proper, the Tongan Terror closed with pars and preserved his -17 total. Thing was, Simpson drove the 17th green and two-putted for birdie, then dropped a 20-feet putt for 3 at 18, and back they went to the 18th tee. Simpson made birdie again, and had a title for 2020.

On Saturday, Brandell Chamblee took to Twitter to prop Finau up. In his words, “At any minute, he could go off. He is more on the cusp of breaking out that (sic) any other player in golf.” Chamblee’s words proved prophetic: Finau could but didn’t. He is still on the cusp. And this makes his constant selection as an International-Team captain’s choice all the more baffling. Jim Furyk picked him in 2018 for Ryder Cup, and nada. Tiger picked him in 2019 for Prez Cup, and bupkus. Time is running out for Finau to learn to close the deal.

Korn Ferry Tour: Panama Championship heads to Hattiesburg, in the hands of Davis

It’s a known truth that the Triple-A tour is where the top tour pros learn to win. They often learn how to win, by losing. Chase Wright had a lead on Saturday evening in Panama, thanks to a round of 62. By Sunday’s end, he had played 13 more shots than the day before, and dropped 14 spots on the leader board. Left to battle thing out were Davis Riley, who signed for a fine 64 of his own on day 3; Roberto Diaz of Mexico, who closed with 65; and a host of others. Diaz was flawless in round 4, pairing 5 birdies with 13 pars. Por poco in the end; Diaz came up one shot shy. Riley was imperfect, with a pair of bogeys, but he added a birdie and a 12th-hole eagle to reach 10 beneath par. 4 golfers found their way to a tie for 3rd, at minus-eight, but no lower could they go.

Champions Tour: Morocco Champions debuts with a Quigley Qonquest

One of the scintillating aspects of Champions Tour golf, is the how is it that you win again scenario. Golfers who have passed half a decade on the fringe of contention, in the broadcast booth, or on the instructor’s tee, swiftly return to the realization that it ain’t easy! Stephen Ames had a Champions win in 2017, but earning the 2nd has been tougher than anticipated. Ames had a legitimate shot at the inaugural playing of the Morocco Champion, after opening with a stellar 63. Unfortunately for the Canadian, his tally rose in each round, and he concluded the week at 14 under par. Even more unfortunate was the presence of Brett Quigley, who never won on the youngster’s PGA Tour. Quigley opened with 69, then closed with 66 and 66. to absolutely cozen the trophy from Ames. While there were other pretenders to the top spot, only Quigley and Woody Austin (among the top 9) were able to reach the mid-60s on Sunday. Quigley stood -7 on the day through 15 holes, before his lone bogey forced him to duck and cover to the house. As for Ames, he made bogeys at 14 and 15, then followed up with birdies at 16 and 17. Needing one last chirp at the home hole to tie, he was shy with his effort, and away did the championship slip.

European Tour: Saudi International goes home with a #GirlDad

In a week that celebrated Kobe Bryant’s role as a girl dad, Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland fulfilled a promise to himself. Vowing to show his children that he could still close the deal, the Ulsterman balanced birdies and bogeys (3 of each) on day four, and held off Dustin Johnson for his first European Tour victory in six years. The 2010 US Open champion held a 1-shot lead after three rounds; fortunately for him, his closest chaser was France’s Victor Dubuisson. If anyone was less familiar with winning than McDowell, it was Vic. Dubuisson stayed close through nine, but lost his touch at the start of the inward half. 3 bogeys and a double dropped him to -7, 5 shots out of the top spot and into a tie for 6th place. Belgium’s Thomas Pieters had the best final round of the contenders, with 7 birdies for 65. His effort brought him a solo 3rd finish, at -9. Johnson saddled himself with at least 2 bogeys each round. On Sunday, he had a pair of eagles and a birdie, but needed a bit more of this, and bit less of that, to catch GMac.

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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss

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5 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

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!”

Entire Thread: “Most Birdies Without Breaking Par.”

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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5 hours 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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