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The next Tiger Woods? It’s Yani Tseng.

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By GameDayDog

GolfWRX Contributor

Since the LPGA is taking one of unfortunately too many weeks off, I thought it would be a great time to give a moment of appreciation to the greatness that is Yani Tseng.  I am willing to bet that if Tseng listens to rap music, her favorite rapper would be Jay-Z, who once said, “I got now, I don’t care who got next!”

Too often, we the fans, journalist, the public in general spends too much time searching for the next great thing. It’s fine to keep one eye on the future as long as we appreciate what we have now. Like Tiger Woods years earlier, those who watch the ladies of the LPGA, are witnessing history in the making.

Right now, regardless of gender, Tseng is the greatest golfer on the planet. The youngest golfer ever  to win five major championships by the age of 22. Yes, 22! While the world seems to wait for Rory McIlroy to win multiple majors and ascend to No. 1 in the Official Golf World Rankings, Tseng is sitting at the top of the mountain with seven wins last season and 14 top-10 finishes last year. She also started this year with a bang by winning the Honda Thailand tournament, the second event of the LPGA season.

Yani Tseng has stepped up and established her dominance over the field while learning the English language better. Americans may take the language for granted, but the extent of my foreign language skills is ordering from a menu at Taco Bell. I’m sure Tiger Woods would prefer another swing change than learn a foreign language. It’s that difficult.

LPGA followers wonder who is going to be the next Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa. I’ll give a round of applause to the players filled with potential, such as Lexi Thompson and Jessica Korda, but these players may have arrived too soon. I believe in 10 or 15 years, we will no longer wonder who the next Yani Tseng will be. Instead, the world will be admitting, there will never be another Yani Tseng.

Click here for more discussion in the “Tour Talk” forum.

Click here to read more from GameDayDog on his blog, Straight Talkin’ – No Chaser.

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  1. duke

    Mar 4, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Yani might be the next Annika, Kathy Whitworth, Nancy Lopez etc. But she is not the next Tiger Woods.

  2. Shot&Distance

    Mar 2, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Phil, you realize that on the LPGA shorts & skirts are the norm, right? Take whatever issue you want with Lacoste, but google Sandra Gal or obviously Gulbis. That’s the more extreme standard for attire and shorts/skirt length.

  3. phil

    Mar 2, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    Seriously, shorts and a Lacoste alligator polo?? Are you a professional golfer or just waiting for your buddies to show up and fill your golf bag with Bud Lights to play a quick 9 ?? I mean, I wear and do that…but you shouldn’t

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

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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.

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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!

Buy here.

 

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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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.

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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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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.

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