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5 things we learned on day 3 of the Charles Schwab Challenge

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6 years ago

Jun 13, 2020

On day three, the Charles Schwab Challenge turned into the tournament that every Tour employee, every player, and every fan anticipated and desired. One golfer at the top, with five more a stroke back, and nine more within four shots of the lead. And these are names and nicknames that represent the best the game has to offer. Rising stars, established champions, grinders, and the resurgent. Sunday should become the climax that everyone awaits, so buckle in and learn what we learned on day three.

1. The best player to not win a major …

…is Xander Schauffele. He won’t win one this week, but a victory at Colonial would enhance the confidence that he has in his game and his spirit. Schauffele locks into a golf course and holds on. His rounds of 65-66-66 brought him to 13-below par, one shot clear of a quintet of pursuers. His two Saturday bogeys came on par-3 holes, and that should not happen. X-Man missed putts from 10 and five feet on those holes. Woeful putting was the only sign of weakness in his game. His six birdies came at two par 5’s and four par 4’s, Other than threes at the 16th and the 18th, it was his iron play that brought him birdies. With a warmer putter, Schauffele would have certainly established a larger margin of advantage. On Sunday, if long putts drop early, the Californian might run away with this one.

2. How good is the second-place quintet?

Not a boy band, but might as well be. Three major champions among the five. One more with Presidents Cup caps for the International squad, and a fifth with a title during his first three months on tour. The defending U.S. Open champion (Gary Woodland) posted 66 with five birds and one boge. The resurgent Jordan Spieth had 68, marred by a blah inward half of one over. Justin Thomas and Branden Grace each had 66s of their own, and Collin Morikawa chipped in with a 67. What they all have in common, in addition to harmony, is a 12-under total of 198. Along with Xander, they will be the final six golfers on the course on Sunday, and odds favor one of them for victory.

3. Patrick Reed reappeared

If anyone benefited from golf’s hiatus, it was Patrick Reed. You know why, we know why, no sense rehashing it. Reed always could go deep, and he was the only golfer to venture into the low 60s on Saturday. The Texan started each nine hot, with three birds to open the front, and two to open the back. He added one more on each side, reached 63 on the day, and shot up the leader board. He’ll need another one on Sunday to have a shot at victory. 68-69 isn’t bad most weeks, but at Colonial, it squanders precious strokes that must be made up somewhere.

4. #BigBangTheory and HV3

The stories of the first two days were Harold Varner III and Bryson DeChambeau. HV3 played lights out both days, but he struggled on Saturday to an even-par 70. He’ll need to find 63 tomorrow to raise the trophy. BD1, aka Bryson, aka The Big Bang Theory, also had 70 on Saturday, and also stands at 10 under. DeChambeau’s massive muscle gain has added speed to his swing, and carry yards to his shots. As both golfers know, the game is won on the carpet, and both would trade anything for a hot putter on Sunday.

5. The predictions are in!

Most likely to make us laugh on Sunday: Justin Thomas. Did you see his gesture when he shoved one way right?

Most likely to scream “Let’s go!” like a bro: #BigBangTheory. Follow him on Twitch and you’ll understand.

Most likely to shock everyone: Daniel Berger. When he gets it going, he blows by people. He’s at 11 under. Watch out!

Most likely to shoot the same score, all four days, and not win: Branden Grace. He has 66-66-66.

Most likely to threaten from even farther back: Sungjae Im. Currently 8 under—he is sooooo good.

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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.

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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2 days 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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2 days 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.