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A Little Extra Effort – Kims Wins In Houston

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16 years ago

Apr 4, 2010

You could criticize Anthony Kim for several things at this year’s 2010 Shell Houston Open – for his inability to finish off the tournament in regulation time or for the fact that he hit his tee ball just about everywhere except where he aimed, but in the end he did what mattered most; win.

Winning PGA Tour players learn early that if they are to hoist trophies in their career that their games need not be textbook – they just need to take fewer strokes then their fellow competitors. That is exactly what Kim did today as he prevailed in a one hole playoff with Vaughn Taylor at the Redstone Golf Club in Humble, Texas.

Taylor pushed his way into the playoff with an uncommon birdie on the 72^nd hole of the tournament, and closed the scoring gap when Kim failed to par his last hole of regulation. Momentum seemed to be on the side of Taylor as the playoff began on the 488-yard 18^th hole. Not only was he coming off a birdie but the motivation for a win was heightened by the fact it would earn him a spot at The Masters, played annually in his hometown. Kim is already qualified.

Despite driving accuracy over the week that hovered just over 41 percent of fairways hit (including only 21 percent in round 3) Kim seemed in control of his game and emotions as he hit two impressive shots on the extra playoff hole on his way to making a solid par. Taylor scrambled and when his par effort pulled up woefully short of the hole Kim had his third PGA victory.

Even as drive after drive visited various parts of the county Kim was confident in his play – a great sign heading into The Masters. The 24-year old Los Angeles native has not won on the PGA Tour since 2008 when he roped in 2 titles but he is prepped and ready for the 1^st major of the season. He says he may not be hitting the ball the way he wants but points to his ability this week to get up and down from all sorts of places as a beacon of confidence. “It was a problem with everything but the lob wedge and the putter. I just tried to give myself good opportunities around the green. Even if it was 40, 50 yards away, I felt like I could get the ball up and down,” he said after round three and carried that through the final stanza.

“Even when people doubt you; you have to be confident in yourself,” said Kim who has never been known for a lack of self-belief. It helped him earn a Shell Houston Open title this week but even he knows he will need more than that is he wants to contend next week and win his first major title. Whether struck by a confident golfer or not, the Augusta National Golf Club does not entertain marginal golf shots. He’ll need every bit of his new found “good-attitude” (as he calls it) and some better ball striking if he expects to be presented a new addition to his wardrobe by Angel Cabrera next Sunday.

No matter your opinion of young Mr. Kim he has to be considered as a valid contender for The Masters title, especially if he can maintain his short game confidence and bring his driver back to at least what he would consider his normal standards.

The only remaining, of course, is what type of blinged-out belt buckle matches up with a Green Jacket?

Notes:

With no disrespect to Vaughn Taylor, arguably the only other player more impressive than Kim this week was Canadian Graham DeLaet. The PGA Tour rookie and Saskatchewan native was steadfast in his tackling of the Redstone layout (1 bogey in his last 63 holes). His birdie from under a tree on the 17^th and a follow up scrambling par on the 18^th proved why he is a great prospect for the PGA Tour. If this is how he can handle himself in just his 11^th PGA Tour start on this stern of a layout he surely has a great career ahead of him.

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This report provided to GolfWRX.com 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.

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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.