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BMW Championship Preview

Published

19 years ago

Sep 5, 2007

What can we expect at this weeks playoffs? Another showdown like last week, maybe this week instead of Tiger and Phil we will see Tiger and Rory or Tiger and Ernie.

Should be another interesting week of golf, including the pressure on the players who are on the bubble to get into the top 30, and attempting to qualify for that final leg in Atlanta at the Tour Championship, and the $10 million prize. It should be another exciting week and I for one am anxious to see how it unfolds.

Week three of the FedEx Cup, the PGA tours version of the playoffs moves to the Chicago area, and will be contested at the Cog Hill Golf and Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. At par 71 and 7,326 yards Cog Hill should provide a great challenge and super setting for the remaining 70 players in the playoffs.

Be on the look out for some interesting story lines this week including Phil’s comments and subsequent withdrawal, Ernie’s comments on the tour’s elite, Tiger looking to surge to the top of the heap, the remaining golfers from 31-70 trying to jostle their way into contention for the final round of the FedEx Cup.

Phil Mickelson made some headlines earlier in the week after winning at the Deutsche Bank, where he indicated displeasure with Tour commissioner Tim Finchem’s new FedEx baby, saying, "My frustration from this past year came from asking for a couple of things in the FedEx Cup that weren’t done, and not feeling that bad if I happen to miss (an event)." He then released this statement on Tuesday, "This decision was not an easy one to make and in no way is meant as disrespectful to the tour, or sending a message to anyone. I’ve talked for weeks about needing to find a balance between my game, my business affairs and my family, and now is the time for me to take some time off." Although this version was slightly nicer than what he said following his victory last week, mentioning Tim Finchem and a request that he had made.

Also making noise in this arena was Ernie Els who recently publicly exposed a growing rift between the tour’s elite and the PGA Tour, “I just feel in certain ways we’ve kind of grown apart a little bit, especially the players and the commissioner’s office," said the South African. "We’ve grown apart because of all these big decisions that were made without the real knowledge of the players." Apparently this is a growing sentiment from the players and some of the final outputs of the FedEx cup, including the 10 million dollar annuity, who some say “they hope they are around to enjoy it”.

Tiger Woods, who with a strong showing last week has vaulted into the number the number 3 position poised to claim the top spot with another great finish this week. A three time winner at Cog Hill and runner up each of the past two seasons, and being the number one player in the world, he has to be the favorite this week. Keep an eye on Steve Stricker, who had another solid performance last week and is hanging in there at the number two spot on the points list.

Another interesting aspect of this week’s event will be seeing who from the 31-70 pack will emerge to bump someone that is already in the safe zone. It is fairly certain that most of the higher positioned players, like 1-10 or 15 will be safe and don’t really have to worry, but the players in that 20-30 zone are going to be under some serious pressure to perform and make it to Atlanta. Bubble Boys like, 30th-place Jonathan Byrd and31st-place David Toms are separated by a mere 271 points. These gentlemen will be under tremendous pressure to make that final 30, and maybe we will bear witness to some amazing golf. Also keep an eye out for guys like Sean O’Hair, who is 58^th in points and Bubba Watson, who is 41^st, both could be poised for a big move.

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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.

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2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

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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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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.