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5 things we learned on Saturday at the Masters

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6 years ago

Nov 14, 2020

Like Friday, Saturday 2020 was an extended version, thanks to Thursday’s rains. With the 36-hole cut looming, it was understood that all golfers who survived the reaper’s blade would finish 54 holes by sundown.

In the waning minutes of round two, three golfers had a chance to send a host of players at even par to an early flight. Mike Weir, Rafa Cabrera Bello, and Jordan Spieth had runs, but bumped no one, and 60 golfers moved on to round three. Notables to miss the remainder of the weekend were Matthew Wolff, Tyrell Hatton, and Jason Day. Of particular importance was Bryson DeChambeau moving on to round three. The Big Bang Theory won’t win this week, but he will spend 36 more holes in the laboratory, devising a plan for next April.

We have five more items to bring to your attention, so let’s get on with five things that we learned on Saturday at the Masters.

1. Striking distance

In no other tournament is Saturday known as Position Day. It’s Moving Day the other 51 weeks of the year, but at the National, it’s all about securing a spot to contend on Sunday. Leaders have been known to return shots generously on day four, while chasers have been seen making birdies by the bushel. Three great rounds at Augusta do not guarantee a fourth, and that’s why position means so much. With Dustin Johnson at 16 under, he’ll largely be the determiner of final-round striking distance with his play early Sunday.

2. How about the first years?

It sounds so Harry Potter, so prep school, but a trio of first-time participants sit properly inside the top eight with 18 holes left on their scholastic calendar. There’s no plausible reason why Abraham Ancer, Sungjae Im, or Sebastián Muñoz should win the 2020 Masters, nor is there a logical one for why they shouldn’t. It just isn’t done at Augusta, but if Frank Urban Zoeller can do it, anyone of those three can come through. Ancer craves pressure. Im manages his game and mind unlike most 22-year-olds, and Muñoz simply has nothing to lose. It won’t happen—it can’t happen—but it might…

3. Jon Rahm is us

He hit a shank and a top on the same hole. He turned an easy birdie on a par five into a double. Jon Rahm smiles like we do, whooops it up like we do, gnashes his teeth and growls like we do. It’s just that, well, he’s somehow still in contention at the Masters, and we are not. Rahm settled himself with a string of pars after the debacle, then made two late birdies to reach minus-ten. Sadly, the big Basque made a five at the last when he needed a three. He won’t win this year, but in his face on Sunday, we will see ourselves.

4. Who needs a Norman?

Each year that Greg Norman was hopelessly out of contention, he found a way to shoot 64 and just miss out on a first Masters triumph. Rory McIlroy looks like Norman this week. He opened with 75, followed it with 66 to make the cut, then posted 67 to reach 8 under. With him at ocho deep are Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama, Tommy Fleetwood, and Patrick Cantlay. Each of those names was given hearty consideration for recipient of this year’s green gabardine, but each will need a 64 or better to contend. With so many great players within shouting distance, and with the corridors echoing like never before, this might be the year that someone comes from waaaaaaaaaay back and wins.

5. What do you say about Dustin Johnson?

The tall man from the Palmetto state has posted two rounds of 65 this week. His middle venture was a ho-hum 70. Working backward from green to tee, DJ has one three-putt on the week, and a 1.65 putting average through 54 holes. He has hit 47 of 54 greens in regulation, and 34 of 42 driving fairways. His driving distance is exactly what we would expect from a six-feet, four-inch lumberjack. The collaboration between him and caddy-brother Austin is immaculate—and will need to be as perfect on Sunday. Johnson’s leading position is four shots clear of Sungjae Im, Abraham Ancer, and Cameron Smith. He will play Sunday’s round with Im, which should be a beneficial pairing. With great hesitation, I choose to write that the stars have done their job in aligning; the rest is up to the tall drink of water.

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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.