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PGA Tour and FedEx sign five year extension

Published

14 years ago

Feb 22, 2012

Pete Pappas

By Pete Pappas

GolfWRX Staff Writer

There’s a lot going on opening day at WGC-Accenture Match Play today, but nothing is as huge as what happened even before the first ball was teed up.

“We’re delighted with the opportunity to make this announcement,” said Tim Finchem, PGA Tour Commissioner, during a press conference in Marana, Ariz.

Finchem was referring to the partnership extension between the PGA Tour and package shipping giant FedEx, which will last through at least 2017 and be worth at least $175 million.

And for those of you counting, well, let’s just say that’s a whole heck of a lot of golf balls.

“It is a nice addition to the things that have been happening that lay out our future in a very positive way and allow us to build the Tour both domestically and internationally,” Finchem said. “We’ve seen it grow, it’s become a big part of what the PGA Tour is about and it’s had the effect of pulling our season together. We’re going to try to make some adjustments in the next couple years with the FedEx Cup in an even more impactful way.”

FedEx has been a PGA Tour partner since 1986, when it was the title sponsor of the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tenn.

But not many people besides Finchem himself could have foreseen the impactful way this partnership would grow since the FedExCup was first announced in November 2005.

The Playoffs for the FedExCup offer $35 million in total bonus money to golfers based on their finish in the season-long competition, including a $10 million prize to the FedEx Cup Champion (it could become as much as $12 million in the future).

Only three years ago there were whispers that the PGA Tour was in financial trouble. But Finchem would have none of that. And this past September secured new long-term television agreements with NBC and CBS.

And while today’s announcement doesn’t necessarily mean the PGA Tour is depression-proof, it does go a “Bubba” mile towards securing player payout levels and its own long-term organizational health and vitality.

Notes:

The 2012 FedEx Cup playoffs will begin with The Barclays tournament at Bethpage State Park’s Black Course in New York. The following week it moves to the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston. Then on to the third leg, the BMW Championship. And finally it culminates with the Tour Championship Sept. 20-23 at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.

Previous FedEx Cup Champions include: Tiger Woods (2007, 2009), Vijay Singh (2008), Jim Furyk (2010) and Bill Haas (2011).

FedEx Corporation is the second-largest package shipping company in the U.S.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

Published

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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Tour Photo Galleries

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

Published

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.