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Ryan Moore Captures Wyndham in Playoff

There’s something to be said about a PGA Tour winner without a logo anywhere on his person. More than one thing in fact can be said; you might call it a nice clean look, but he’s got that scrofty beard thing going. He’s just being his own man by not shilling for the corporate marketing machine that attempts to convince schmucks like me that I can play the same kind of game just by using the same equipement. Maybe he’s a fool for leaving all that money on the outside of his bank account. Different in a way that makes looking at the picture to the right (thanks to getty images) seem disconcertingly bare, almost well, umm, naked. No Virginia, that picture is not an example of photoshop in action, Mr. Moore reallly doesn’t sport the NASCAR look on the golf course. I find it rather refreshing thank you very much.

Published

17 years ago

Aug 25, 2009

Eric Schuster

The 72 holes of the Wyndham Championship ended in a three way tie for the lead, with Mr. Moore, Kevin Stadler, and Jason Bohn all tied at 16 under par. Sergio Garcia began the day tied with Chris Riley at 15 under par and stretched that lead to three shots midway through the round. After that all the demons that have plagued his career emerged from hiding wherever it is that demons hide. No more three shot lead, eventually ending in no more lead at all. It’s hard to watch when Mr. Garcia’s swing goes all Tyler Durden on him, the swing and the head attempting to steer the ball in opposing directions. Then the putter becomes an enemy, numbing the hands to the point that every stroke appears timidly uninspiring. As it was he still had a chance to join the playoff, needing to hole a bunker shot on the 18th hole to get to 16 under par. The ball appeared headed into the hole, getting to inside an inch from the lip before ever so gently turning aside.

Mr. Bohn began the day 8 under par, seven shots behind the leaders. Six birdies and an eagle later his 62 left him with an outside chance at winning. Mr. Moore began the day 11 under par, which had improved by only a stroke after a front nine of three birdies and two bogeys. Birdies on holes 12-16 got him to 17 under par and a chance to be the leader in the club house save for the bogey on the 18th hole. Mr. Stadler began the day 12 under par, and had the lead alone at 17 under par standing on the 18th tee. He too bogeyed the 18th hole to join the playoff, turning the twosome into a threesome.

The 18th hole at Sedgefield Country Club is played as a 505 yard par 4 for the tournament. The tee shot runs downhill, followed by a second shot off a downhill lie to an uphill green. Not an easy hole at all, and as the first playoff hole it claimed victim number one, Mr. Bohn. Having hit his second shot into the left hand greenside bunker he went all amatuer on the shot and, gasp, left it in the bunker leaving him with a second place finish. The playoff moved to the 10th hole where both players made par 4. Back to the 18th hole, where Mr. Stadler’s second shot skipped long into rough. His chip shot finished some twenty feet from the hole leaving him well outside the 6 feet Mr. Moore had left for his birdie putt. When Mr. Stadler missed his par the rest became academic. Mr. Moore rolled in the 6 footer for birdie and his first tour win.

“This felt like an uphill battle,” said Moore, who turned pro in 2005. “The whole time I’ve been on the PGA Tour, I just haven’t been healthy, haven’t felt like myself, and really kind of got some good momentum (finishing tied for 10th) at the U.S. Open, really feeling like myself again over the golf ball, and just kind of getting some confidence back in the putter and every aspect of the game. That’s really carried through to this week.” I’d be willing to bet it will carry through for some time to come. He possesses a great deal of talent and is a proven winner in the amatuer ranks. He may very well be ready to seriously contend in the coming years’ major championships.

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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.

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.