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AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Best prop bets

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4 years ago

Feb 2, 2022

The PGA Tour stays in the West Coast this week, moving to the iconic Pebble Beach which sees a host of top names in action.

Alongside Matt Vincenzi’s outright article, here’s my idea of the best side bets at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Lanto Griffin to beat Christiaan Bezuidenhout -120

When conditions get tough, and I mean really tough, look out for Bez. He’ll be high on any list at a windy Bay Hill, but his oh-so-tasty short game has left him for the moment, and that might just find him out on debut at Pebble.

The South African’s last two events have seen finishes of 40th and 46th at the American Express and Farmers and, whilst the shorter tracks will help, I’d like to be seeing much more going into this week.

33-year-old Griffin has far more going for him than the slight difference in price, and I’m confident he can back up the recent form of third at PGA Stadium West and 30th at last week’s event at Torrey Pines.

At both these correlated courses, the onetime caddie for Will Wilcox recorded positive figures for approaches, tee-to-green and around-the-green, all of which will give confidence coming into an event with a slightly lesser quality rating.

Had it not been for one strangely poor round at Houston and the RSM (75 and 78 respectively), we would look at an even more impressive run of form than 30/3/40/64/7/6, whilst nobody can argue with his ninth-place finish on his second and final start around here.

Tom Hoge – Top 5/Top 10 +1100/+550

The more dreamy pundit might go along with recent finishes of mc/2/mc/4 and believe that the destiny of 32-year-old Hoge is to win on his next start, but there is a lot of substance in thinking he’s the bet on the card.

With the small greens hard to find at Pebble, accuracy with the irons will be crucial, and Hoge has recorded green-finding rankings within the top-20 at Houston, Sea Island and at the American Express – the first two wind-affected and the latter a three-course event with poa anna greens.

If remaining unconvinced, Hoge not only has his irons dialled in but in his last couple of events, he ranked in the top-two for scrambling and in the top-10 both times for around-the-green, heading the field at PGA Stadium West.

Hoge seems to repeat form, especially in California and having recorded 12th and fifth at Torrey Pines amongst others, I expect him to at least challenge his best finish here, 12th last season.

Justin Rose Top 5/Top 10 +400/+200

Never did I see the day when I’d be backing JR at these prices, but sometimes you need to leave the past behind and look at what is in front of your eyes.

The likes of Phil Mickelson and Jason Day were popping up here every year, despite any regression in overall form at this level, and Rose can join the (slightly) older brigade with yet another top finish.

Amongst his 22 victories on all tours, the 41-year-old has wins at Muirfield, and Torrey Pines with his runner-up finishes at Augusta yet another link with the likes of Jordan Spieth, the pair of Taylor’s and, of course, Phil, amongst others.

Rose has made 11 cuts in a row since the Travelers last June, including top-10 finishes at Sedgefield and Wentworth whilst his last four lines of form read T6/T33/T9/T12, the latter at Torrey Pines when he ranked top-10 for strokes gained approach and tee-to-green.

In form, he was sixth here on his debut in 2016, top-40 a year later and third in the 2019 U.S Open and whilst he’ll be better if conditions get tougher, everything points to a decent run at the title.

Nick Taylor – Top 10/Top 20 +650/+300

There have been plenty of multiple winners of this event, so it isn’t impossible that Taylor can reproduce his shock of 2020.

More comfortable is the thought that he can build on some recent mid-30 finishes to finish slightly higher in an event he relishes.

In a tourny that correlates well with his form at the obvious tracks, as well as Sawgrass and Augusta – courses that appear in fellow surprise winner, Vaughn Taylor’s formline also.

His relatively short driving won’t matter around these sub-7000 courses and he has recently ranked top-30 in greens-in-regulation, a stat that seems vital looking at the recent leaderboards.

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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss

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53 mins 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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1 hour 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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