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Goosen Back in Winners Circle

It’s been a long four years since Retief Goosen held a PGA Tour trophy aloft. Having lost the edge which made him one of the elite players on the world stage, the soft spoken South African with the master craftsman touch on crusty quick hard greens returned to the putter he used to capture his two US Open crowns in winning the Transitions Championship over a large group of contenders.

Published

17 years ago

Mar 24, 2009

Eric Schuster

Playing steady one under par golf over the final 18 holes Mr. Goosen reminded me of the man who putted his way to victory at Shinnecock Hills. Of his final curling 5 foot par putt : “It was great to see that putt go in,” Goosen said. “The greens got scary. Down those last few holes, they were definitely getting like Shinnecock was. You just cannot hit them soft enough. It was really tough.” Said Brett Quigley, who tied for second with Charles Howell III one shot behing the winner, “You’re in the back of the tub trying to stop it short of the drain,” describing the putt they all had.

50 year old Tom Lehman began the day with the lead and a head full of hopes and dreams. Unfortunately for him, he kept leaving himself in awkward positions on the course, including some lengthy second putts for par. The end result was a four over par 75 and tie for eighth place. It was tough to watch Sunday because the mistakes weren’t major, but on a really hard golf course the magnification effect of a botched chip or over zealous first putt leaves one having to pole vault over mouse turds.

As for Mr. Quigley, it hard to not expect a guy whose never one in 342 career starts to cough up some strokes late on the final nine. Really now, when a guy who’s played this many tournaments can’t stumble into a win along the way I have to believe the powers that be just don’t like this guy for some reason. Tied for second counts as a win in this case.

Mr. Howell III was tied for the lead with four holes to play, but back to back bogeys left him out in the cold. Needing to win to get into the Masters he’s down to two chances, Bay Hill and Shell Houston Open. Hard to believe he’s still only 29 and won $17 million on tour with but two victories. Stuck with the label "all that potential" combined with the whispered word "wasted" is harsh. There’s still time to get it done, just less of it than there was at the beginning of the week.

Steve Stricker was at eight under par on the back nine with the lead and four holes to play. Again. Again he found a way to move down the leaderboard, this time into a tie for fourth. Bogeys on the 17th and 18th holes left my favorite cheesehead oh so close. The standard nonsense statement is at least he keeps putting himself in a position to win. Which is indeed a good thing. How many times can one do that only to kick the trophy aside without some permanent mental issues developing? We may get to find out. On the telecast Sunday Gary Koch said Mr. Stricker is having a marvelous year competing, to which Johnny Miller replied, except on Sunday. Ouch. Truth. But Ouch nonetheless.

Charlie Wi had the lead at nine under par on the front nine, chipping in twice. The par threes on the back nine did him in and he finished stacked and tilted in a tie for fourth with Mr. Stricker and Matthew Goggin.

Despite all the contenders with actual chances to win the tournament, I kept feeling that something was lacking during the afternoon. It took a while but I figured out what was lacking. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson or anyone else about whom I have strong feelings towards. It’s that sharp emotional involvement that makes tournament watching great entertainment.

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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!

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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.

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.

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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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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.