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Tour Rundown: 4 continents, 4 clutch finishes

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3 years ago

Feb 13, 2023

That big game notwithstanding, there was plenty of stellar athleticism on display this past week, and most of it took place on golf courses around the world. The Korn Ferry Tour continued its South American swing in Colombia, while the PGA Tour played one of the tour’s favorites in Scottsdale, Arizona. DP World Tour stars gathered in Singapore, while Morocco played the part of PGA Tour Champions host. Four continents, four clutch finishes. Let’s rev up and run down this week’s action on Tour Rundown. Nothing like an ace from Rickie Fowler to raise the roof.

? HOLE-IN-ONE for @RickieFowler from 216 yards! ?

It's the third ace of his career. pic.twitter.com/djDjZuFQFy

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 12, 2023

PGA Tour: Phoenix Open belongs to Scheffler for second consecutive year

Scottie Scheffler, the reigning Masters champion, is now a two-time winner of the Waste Management Phoenix Open. In 2022, he was forced to extra holes by Patrick Cantlay. In 2023, Scheffler held off Canada’s Nick Taylor by two shots, to win his fifth tour title. Scheffler’s first career win (it seems impossible to believe) came one year ago at the same tournament. On Sunday this year, the defending champ turned in an immaculate card, etching four birdies and an eagle against zero bogies. Taylor did his best to track Scheffler down, posting seven birdies of his own over the final 18 holes. A bogey at the Colosseum, TPC Scottsdale’s vaunted 16th hole, was Taylor’s undoing. He had no strokes to spare on this day, and that bogey was enough to preserve Scheffler’s lead. In the end, the UTexas star posted 19-under par, to edge Taylor by a pair of shots. Jon Rahm finished solo third, three more back at 14-under par.

Firing on all cylinders.

Highlights from Scottie Scheffler's week which vaulted him to fifth in the #ComcastBusinessTOURTOP10 ? pic.twitter.com/JacoB56z35

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 13, 2023

DP World Tour: Straydom snares Singapore Classic with marvelous bumper

Ockie (rhymes with smokey) Strydom and Sami Välimäki raced through the open Sunday door, and made a memorable round on Sunday at Laguna National. Saturday’s leaders were ill-prepared to do battle on day four, so the challengers from South Africa and Finland, respectively, decided to answer the call. Välimäki must have felt like a champion this day, posting six-under through ten, and balancing one bogey and one birdie the rest of the way. He was forced to step aside when Strydom zipped past with nine birdies on the day, for 63 and a one-shot advantage, at 19-under par.

Left to wonder what might have been were overnight co-leaders Jeunghun Wang and Alejandro del Rey. Each posted 71 over the final 18 holes, and each was four shots adrift from the pole position. Joining them in third position was Germany’s Marcel Schneider, whose eagle at the last moved him onto the podium. The tour moves along to Thailand this week, for that country’s Classic.

Performing when it matters ? #SingaporeClassic pic.twitter.com/DwG7QEHxwe

— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) February 13, 2023

Korn Ferry Tour: Astara Golf Championship welcomes Gibson as champion

Australia’s Rhein Gibson has toiled on the Korn Ferry Tour for a number of seasons. He tasted victory in 2019 in South Carolina, then endured a wait of over 1300 days before arriving at win number two. Gibson did it in style, smoking the Country Club of Bogota’s Lagos course with 64 on the final day. Gibson moved up from second to first, leaving third-round leader Kris Ventura (71) and Kevin Dougherty (68) in his wake.

Gibson is no stranger to going low when it matters. In 2012, Gibson posted 55 on a course in Oklahoma, setting a Guinness world record. On tour, it hasn’t been quite so effortless, but the Aussie took advantage of favorable conditions and completed a four-shot win with his second eagle of the day, at the par-five finishing hole. The KFT goes on an extended, six-week break, before resuming matters in Savannah, Georgia, on March 23rd.

No better way to end than with an eagle ?@RheinGibson55 capped off his second career Korn Ferry Tour win with an eagle on 18 and a four-stroke win. pic.twitter.com/XO7C2tqHxR

— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) February 12, 2023

PGA Tour Champions: Trophy Hassan II now has a place with Ames

It’s rare that 18 pars happen in one round, let alone merit a shot at victory. Stephen Ames stood nine-under par after two rounds in Morocco, and held a three-shot advantage over Mark Hensby. Surely Hensby should have seized the opportunity to make some birdies on Rabat’s five par-five holes, to put a scare in Ames. Instead, quite the opposite happened. Hensby made double and single bogey at the 13th and 14th holes, dropping five shots off the pace. He ultimately finished in solo second, but was left to wonder what might have been.

The win was Ames’ third on the PGATC, and his first in two years. The Tour Champions touches down in Florida this week, for the Chubb Classic. Defending champion Bernhard Langer will again try to tie Hale Irwin for the all-time wins total on the Champions Tour.

Par never felt so good.@StephenAmesPGA pars all 18 holes in the final round to win the Trophy Hassan II. pic.twitter.com/u8FYz5h0Ym

— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) February 11, 2023

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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5 mins 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.

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.