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Woods Wins Own Tournament

Anthony Kim and Tiger Woods played together in the final round of a tournament for the first time Sunday. Hopefully that’s something we’ll get to see more often in the very near future. On the first hole Mr. Kim became the only player I can remember to hit the champ flush on the jaw with an opening birdie. Scary thing about that, the champ just smiled. No flinch, no wide eyes, no acknowledgement at all. Too bad that was the best the kid had to offer, because he proceeded to lose his swing entirely, hitting the ball in some very dark scary places from which he managed to emerge remarkably unscathed.

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17 years ago

Jul 7, 2009

Eric Schuster

Give him credit to for refinding his swing shortly after losing it, something not every professional can accomplish. Mr. Kim posted a one over par 71, while Mr. Woods shot a three under par 67 to secure his third win of the year by a stroke. Give him time and Mr. Kim may indeed be able to avoid a trampling by the best in the world. “I had a lot of fun,” said Kim. “I know I’ll be knocking on the door again. It’s only a matter of time. I learned if you have a birdie putt, you better make it.”

The man who gave Mr. Woods the challenge on Sunday finished long before the eventual winner. Hunter Mahan did what its seems he is more capable of than anyone on tour, going really really low. His final round 62 tied the course record, posting a target for Mr. Woods. Mr. Mahan seems to be capable of incredible streaks of marvelous golf. I don’t believe anyone shoots as many rounds in the low 60’s over the course of a year. Why he’s only won once in his career seems mysterious. Hazarding a guess, something rather unstreaky must be going on in the other three rounds.

“Six holes to go, and at the time I was tied for the lead,” Woods said. “It was just like, ‘You can go either way. You can win the tournament or you can lose the tournament from here.’ Just got to keep plodding along and hopefully maybe sneak one or two birdies coming in and get the title.” Sneak one in he did, on the 16th hole. Despite muffing a chip from the rough, a shot he managed to hit off the top two grooves of the club leaving himself twenty feet from the hole. David Feherty mentioned these are the putts he generally makes, to which he could have added, when he wins tournaments. Make that one he did to give himself a one shot lead with two to play. No bogey bogey finish today, rather par par and thank you very much while I interview myself as the winner of my tournament.

So once again Mr.Woods heads to a major coming off a win. He’s yet to maintain form into the major, so the odds appear to be in favor of him doing so this time. Turnberry awaits in two weeks replete with whatever marvels Mother Nature can provide. It is an Open after all, where weather is always a part of course set up. Bryce Mulder and Paul Goydos qualified thanks to a special money list exemption. Brant Snedecker finished tied fifth, qualifying him for a trip overseas as well. US Open champ Lucas Glover will honor his committment to the John Deere Classic and play yet another week since winning his first major. Good for him. Not enough folks honor any kind of committment anymore, so it’s refreshing when someone with a legitimate excuse keeps a promise.

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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.

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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.