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Open Season In The Bayou

Published

16 years ago

Apr 20, 2010

-Everybody In The Mix at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans-

After a few weeks where golf courses like Redstone, Augusta National, and Harbour Town Golf Links tend to cut into the field of potential winners at their respective professional events, the PGA Tour returns to a venue this week that opens up the possibilities to a greater degree. And don’t take that as a slight on the TPC of Louisiana, the host of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. In fact, it is a compliment of sorts.

Unlike many TPC courses that simply demand a certain line of play anybody who has played the Pete Dye bayou creation will tell you that it does not favor a single type of player. How you choose the tackle the course is up to the player but the layout itself does not eliminate any of the 156 players in the field. Take a look at last year’s tournament for example. Jerry Kelly, the winner, has a style of play much different than runner-ups Charles Howell III and Rory Sabbatini. Talk about three players who tackle the game in a different ways!

Avoiding trouble on the 7341-yard TPC of Louisiana is paramount to success, there is just a smattering of water in play (most notably on the last hole) but the bunkers can be troublesome and being on the right area of the green is very important. Jerry Kelly made just four bogeys in his 2009 win; many were avoided by a hot putter – a value-priced offering from his sponsor Cleveland Golf.

Kelly is in good shape for his title defense. His final round of 67 at The Masters earned him a tie for 12^th. In nine appearances at Louisiana’s only PGA Tour event he has made the cut seven times.

Adding strength to the field this week will be the presence of two players among the top five in the Official World Golf Ranking. Steve Stricker (3) and Ian Poulter (5) (update – Poulter withdrew on April 21st citing a knee injury) are set to add to their 2010 PGA Tour win totals.

As if Poulter did not add enough flare Spain’s Sergio Garcia, a 7-time PGA TOUR winner and ranked No. 19 in the World, will make his first appearance at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Maybe the amazing bounty of food and off-course activities that New Orleans is known for will be the tonic Sergio needs to find the right attitude to address his progressively lacking golf game.

And don’t kid yourself, the trip to New Orleans is not just chance for PGA Tour guys to relax off-course and mail it in between the ropes. Not only will there be $1.152 Million on the line for the winner, it is also a significant week in another way. This is the last week for players to gain entry to THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP by way of the FedEx Cup list. David Toms had a 5^th place finish in his native Louisiana last year to punch his ticket to Ponte Vedra.

With so many possibilities it is tough to pin down a favorite for this week but don’t ignore Charles Howell III. Even though his slender figure would not indicate a love of all things New Orleans, it appears he is comfortable in the Crescent City. In 7 appearances he is yet to miss a cut and has four top tens, including T2 in his last two appearances. With a personal low score of 63 at TPC of Louisiana he is a constant threat.

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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)

Published

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

Published

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.