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Buzzer Beater – Palmer Clanks One For The Win

Published

16 years ago

Jan 17, 2010

His beloved Cowboys might have gotten crushed Sunday but Ryan Palmer did give his fellow Texans at least some reason to smile later in the day. The 33 year-old Amarillo native won the Sony Open in Hawaii today, capping it off with a less than attractive eagle chip that almost left a dent in the flagstick. The ensuing birdie got him to 15 under par and left his closest rival, Robert Allenby, in need of his own birdie to force a playoff.

Palmer took more than a few extra practice strokes before executing the chip shot. With the grain running hard against him he knew the possibility of a fat shot or a skulled one loomed large. He was right but fortunately his line was dead on and the ball struck the flag solidly, leaving it just inches from the hole. "A lucky bounce," exclaimed the champ just after leaving the 18th green. "It was probably going to go by 7 or 8 feet."

Allenby, left to make a tying putt, failed in the execution of the tying putt and watched another PGA Tour title slip away. It was his 7th runner-up finish on the PGA Tour where he last hoisted a trophy in 2001.

It was the third career win for Palmer who also took top spot at the 2004 FUNAI Classic at Disney and the 2008 Ginn sur Mer Classic.

Asked to compare today's win with those Palmer pointed to his mental state as the key to his 2010 success.

"It's hard to compare. Obviously, the two wins that I had, one when I came back and shot a 62. And of course again, I was one back going in the final round next to the last group. That was the battle when you got 7 guys tied for the lead with five holes to go. Neither one of them could compare with what I went through today, just emotionally, just how I kept myself in check, and calm, and relaxed. I'm amazed at how calm I was.

I came out today the same motto, the same idea that I had all week, just kept loose.

And playing Robert, we had a good time again, we talked a lot today, which kept me loose too. It was a great battle. Robert deserved just as much as I did to win, but fortunately I am the one that came out on top."

With the win Palmer earned 500 FedEx Cup Points and is now the co-leader in that race with SBS Championship winner Geoff Ogilvy. He is also now exempt through the 2010 PGA Tour season and earns an automatic invite to The Masters.

Next week he will try to win two in a row as the Tour heads to the California desert for the Bob Hope Classic. He tees off on the 10th hole Wednesday at the SilverRock Resort Course.

Pat Perez is the defending champion.

Notes:

Ryan Palmer has used the same Odyssey Rossie II putter for several years including for his 2008 win. It is fitted with a UST Mamiya Frequency Filtered shaft.

You can learn more about Ryan at his Facebook page. Prior to the win today he had just 750 fans on that page. He will likely gain a few more in the days ahead.

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This report to GolfWRX.com provided by Flagstick Golf Magazine (www.flagstick.com)

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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.