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Beckman Wins Frys.com Open in Playoff

Cameron Beckman defeated Kevin Sutherland on the second playoff hole to not only win the Frys.com Open, but also assure his place on the PGA Tour for the next two years. Mr. Beckman began the week 176th on the money list and prepared to head to Q School. â€œI honestly was just trying to finish in the top 150 so Iâ€™d get to the (qualifying school) finals.â€

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18 years ago

Oct 26, 2008

Eric Schuster

Cameron Beckman defeated Kevin Sutherland on the second playoff hole to not only win the Frys.com Open, but also assure his place on the PGA Tour for the next two years.

Mr. Beckman began the week 176th on the money list and prepared to head to Q School. “I honestly was just trying to finish in the top 150 so I’d get to the (qualifying school) finals.” But finding himself four shots behind Mr. Sutherland beginning the back nine didn’t seem to bring any added pressure. He calmly made birdies on five of the next seven holes, finally catching Mr. Sutherland when he missed a six and a half foot putt on the 16th hole for his first bogey in 53 holes.

Mr. Sutherland had a chance to win in regulation, but missed his thirteen foot birdie putt by about an inch on the 18th hole. On the first playoff hole Mr. Sutherland once again missed an opportunity to win when his putt from 9 feet failed to drop. On the second playoff hole Mr. Sutherland hit his 5 iron from the middle of the fairway beyond the cartpath right of the hole and into the waste area from which he had zero chance of hitting the green. Mr. Beckman hit his second shot six and a half feet away and easily two putted for the victory.

This is Mr. Beckman’s first victory in seven years and his second over all. He won the Southern Farm Bureau Classic in 2001. “I don’t know, I just had a calmness about me this week, and it just happened,” Beckman said. “…It’s just like the last time I won. It just kind of happened. It’s strange. I don’t know what it is.” Hard to disagree with that assessment after watching his final round 63. He made a lot of putts look very easy, and nerves did not appear to be an issue as he played at the same pace the entire day. “It’s just been a tough year,” Beckman said. “I honestly was thinking about quitting the game. That’s how bad I felt. I can’t explain to you how good I feel right now. I don’t know what it was and why I did it, but I just felt good all day.” Eight weeks missed due to a bad back will make almost anyone want to quit. It’s certainly no fun playing when you can’t swing properly.

For Mr. Sutherland this was his second playoff loss this year. And for a guy who’s never won a stroke play event (his only win being the World Match Play Championships) that has too be tough. “I feel good about how I played. A second-place finish is nothing to sneeze at,” Sutherland said, “but right now it’s a little hard to see that through the disappointment.” Shooting a final round 66 isn’t what I’d consider folding under pressure. He just didn’t putt very well today, missing every putt outside 10 feet on the day. “This one seems a little harder than Barclays for some reason,” Sutherland said. “I had a nice lead on the back side, and it was really nothing that I did wrong. I guess the bogey on 16 hurt. But Cameron played terrific.” Actually the bogey on 16 was the one that cost him the victory. Or was it those putts that didn’t drop the final two times he played the 18th? I’m thinking it just wasn’t Mr. Sutherland’s day and that he should be proud of putting himself into a position to win for the second time this year.

Again this week I noticed the galleries were small. Then I discovered that ticket sales are limited so that the folks who do attend get to be more up close and personal with the players. It must help make up for the lack of star power in the field. Or something like that. In the end, despite the fact that players like Mr. Beckman are playing for their jobs, the golf is just not very compelling compared to a game between the Steelers and the Giants. I want to personally thank the person who invented the remote control, cause I’d never get up and flip the channels manually as many times as I swapped back and forth today. Two more weeks and the Fall Series thankfully ends. By Christmas I’ll be ready for the Mercedes and the promise of a new year.

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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.