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U.S. Open Won by Angel Cabrera

Angel Cabrera wins the US Open holding off Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk by a single stroke. Cabrera shot a final round 69, his second of the eight under par rounds all week. Several players made runs at the top, including Steve Stricker, who led at the turn but doubled both 10 and 11 enroute to a tie for 13th with 3rd round leader Aaron Baddeley. Baddeley shot a 80 beginning with a 3 putt triple bogey from 8 feet on the first hole. Woods and Furyk had chances but couldn’t get it done while Cabrera did and that in the end was the difference.

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19 years ago

Jun 17, 2007

Eric Schuster

Angel Cabrera closed with a one under 69 to hold off Tiger Woods and Jim Furyk be a stroke in winning the 107th US Open at Oakmont. Cabrera was the only golfer in the field to shoot two rounds under par, and the second Argentinian to win a major title. He was the golfer hitting the best shots for the entire round.

Aaron Baddeley started the day with a two stroke lead which he promptly gave away with a three putt triple bogey, from eight feet, on the first hole. Things went downhill for the young Australian from there as he finished with a round of 80 tied for thirteenth. Steve Stricker had a share of the lead at the turn but double bogeyed both the tenth and eleventh holes enroute to a 76 and a tie with Mr. Baddeley. Steven Ames who was in the hunt early also faded to a 76 and a tie for tenth with Paul Casey and Justin Rose, both of whom also shot 76.

Mr. Cabrera finished before Mr. Woods and Mr. Furyk and watched on television as first Mr. Furyk gave back a stroke on the seventeenth hole when he hit driver too far and made bogey. Said Mr. Furyk, "I had a lot of opportunities,it just didn’t work out." Mr. Woods had his chances but didn’t make a birdie over his last 32 holes. Unlike Mr. Cabrera he couldn’t make the shots when he needed them. "He put a lot of pressure on Jim and I, and we didn’t get it done," said Woods who for the second major in a row started in the last group and couldn’t finish on top.

Mr. Cabrera may not have been on anyone’s list of potential winners when the week started, or even when he was the leader after round two, but he played like a champion on a course that required exactly that kind of play. Last month at the European Tours’ BMW Championship he blew a chance to win on the back nine by topping a tee shot. Today he make a birdie two at the 300 yard par 3 eighth and a birdie 3 at the 499 yard par 4 with an iron shot who’s quality appeared to surprise even him. Even though he three putted the sixteenth for a bogey and bogeyed the seventeenth on the eighteenth he hit a perfect tee shot followed by a marvelous iron and two good putts to par the toughest hole on the course. "He just kept himself calm," caddie Eddie Gardino said. "He might go and win the British Open, because he knows he can do it."

What fun it was to watch the best players in the world play golf the way I do, having chances at birdie and missing, saving pars, or not and thus score bogey, and get into such bizarre places that a double bogey or worse is the outcome. This is the only tournament where I can truly relate to the game they are playing. The difficulty of the game is equalized by the brutality of the course. Good stuff! As Johnny Miller said during the telecast, "It’s really tough to win a US Open!" Amen to that sir.

Congratulations to Mr. Cabrera! For the first time since Roberto de Vincenzo won the British Open in 1967 the Argentinian people have a Major Champion to celebrate. What a worthy winner is he.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.