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Vegas Baby!

Published

16 years ago

Oct 20, 2010

There might be a lot to distract them off course this week but most of the players in Las Vegas for the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital For Children Open will be firmly focused on the opportunity at hand.

It’s hard to imagine that there could be a more exciting finish than what took place just a few days ago at the FRYS.COM Open but if there is a place capable of the spectacular, Vegas is it. It has few rivals in that department.

Scotsman Martin Laird picked up the win here last year, providing a kick-off to his career that took a player wallowing in a sea of missed cuts all the way to being the 58^th ranked player in the world. It took three extra holes for him to win his first PGA Tour title in a playoff with George McNeill and Chad Campbell. Campbell was eliminated on the 2^nd extra hole. The last player to defend in Las Vegas was Jim Furyk who won in 1998/1999.

Many in the 132-player field will be looking for a similar boost but in order to do so they will have to get past a wealth of quality players including more than a few who already have 2010 PGA Tour wins on their resumes. The winner picks up a $774,000 share of the $4.3 million purse. They will also receive the usual spoils for winners including a two-year PGA Tour exemption and a spot in the winners-only SBS Championship in January. For some players teetering on the edge of losing their playing privileges, Las Vegas, of all places, could provide their salvation.

It will be hard to look past a trio of Las Vegas residents when looking for a potential winner. Rickie Fowler, Charley Hoffman, and Nick Watney have all had solid seasons and the comfort of home cooking just might enhance their chances at the TPC Summerlin. They are among 12 Nevada residents in the field while UNLV Alum Ryan Moore and Chad Campbell also have local ties.

Hoffman had the biggest win of his career at the Deutsche Bank Championship during the FedEx Cup Playoffs and he would surely like to rack up a 2^nd 2010 win on another TPC layout. Summerlin suits him well as he has posted numerous strong scores on the Bobby Weed/Fuzzy Zoeller design in past years.

Nick Watney is coming off a 4^th place finish at The Tour Championship and with seven Top-10’s in 2010 he is ripe for a win.

Making his professional debut here last year, 21 year-old Rickie Fowler has gone on to be the leading candidate for the PGA Tour Rookie of The Year in 2010. He knocked on the door last week in California; a home game might just be what he needs to put him in the top spot at the end of the day Sunday.

Other players to watch for will be Hunter Mahan, Ryan Palmer, and a resurgent David Duval who has won in the desert before.

Now almost 20 years old the TPC Summerlin is a run & gun style course where scoring is always low. The cooler than normal weather with the possibility of some showers could soften up the greens more than normal and give everybody a chance to go “Lights Out” in a place used to having them shine 24 hours a day.

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This report provided to GolfWRX.com by Canada’s 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

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.