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‘The Green Mile’ at Quail Hollow

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18 years ago

May 1, 2008

Since The Wachovia Championship’s inception in 2003, its last three holes have proven to be the most difficult closing stretch on Tour. Now, two weeks after chasing for the Green Jacket, Tour players arrive at Augusta in Charlotte, NC to the challenge ‘The Green Mile’.

No, not the American drama from the 90’s starring Tom Hanks. Rather, The Green Mile refers to three finishing holes at Quail Hollow that have Brandt Snedeker and the rest of the Tour saying, "it’s got to be one of the toughest stretches in golf."

Beginning with the 16th hole , players will have to hit a series of exacting tee shots. At this first of 3 challenging holes, 315 yards off the tee a bunker on the left pinches in, protecting the fairway, creating a strategic angle. While the right part of the fairway slides off to the rough, making it difficult to hold an approach to the narrow green.

The signature hole on the course, 17, is not quite the island green will see next week at Sawgrass. Still, Mickelson points out "17 and 18 are two of the toughest holes you’ll ever see, and to put them back-to-back is very difficult". Since last year, the margin for error on the hole has actually been reduced. By lowering the right side of the green it has "made it a little easier with regards to hitting a shot in there, landing on the green and not going off into the water on the left side." Rory Sabbatini commented. Regardless, a 200-yard tee shot over a water hazard wrapping around an undulating green slanting towards the water will create a difficult challenge even for a pro.

Saving the most difficult for last, the 478 yard, par 4 finish proved as the most difficult hole on the course in 2007; and the fourth most difficult on the PGA Tour. A tight drive will have to navigate the meandering creek on the left and avoid bunkering on the right. Following, an uphill approach to a small green will likewise need to avoid the same creek and a set of bunkers right.

Quail Hollow has been a great addition to the Tour over the past five years. The traditional feel of the course has a strategic simplicity offering risk-reward scenarios on numerous holes. There is potential to capitalize early which is good, since last year The Green Mile offered a meager 13 birdies on Sunday.

Although it will sound like a contradiction, the course played as one of the toughest layouts in 2007 yet at the same time offered the most birdies and eagles of any top 20 course. That is simply the beauty of strategic design. Its about creating a challenge. A course with incredible depth and variety. And Geroge Cobb, landscape architect turned golf course designer, with help from Plamer and Fazio, has done just that.

Through the undeniable temptation to feather shots around the tree lined Quail Hollow’s risk reward layout, this weekend we can be sure that birdies and eagles will be up for grabs in the early going. And come the The Green Mile – they’ll be needed.

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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.