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Mathew Goggin Leads by Three After Three

Despite a 2 1/2 hour rain delay, Mathew Goggin shot one under par 71 to post an 8 under par 208, the highest 54 hole total by a leader in nearly two decades. Leading by three strokes over five others tied at 205, Goggin has said leading after the first or second round matters not at all. When asked about leading after the third round, â€œThatâ€™s an interesting situation,â€ he said. â€œExpectations are rising. Youâ€™re three in front, you expect to win, donâ€™t you? But itâ€™s a tough golf course, and Iâ€™m going to feel the same amount of pressure tomorrow as what I did today. Itâ€™s a great opportunity.” Not that it will be easy at the House that Jack Built.

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18 years ago

May 31, 2008

Eric Schuster

Despite a 2 1/2 hour rain delay, Mathew Goggin shot one under par 71 to post an 8 under par 208, the highest 54 hole total by a leader in nearly two decades. Leading by three strokes over five others tied at 205, Goggin has said leading after the first or second round matters not at all. When asked about leading after the third round, “That’s an interesting situation,” he said. “Expectations are rising. You’re three in front, you expect to win, don’t you? But it’s a tough golf course, and I’m going to feel the same amount of pressure tomorrow as what I did today. It’s a great opportunity." Not that it will be easy at the House that Jack Built.

Mr. Goggin has never won on the PGA Tour so no one knows what to expect from him. In a game as weird as golf he could show up tomorrow and find his best game to be mediocre, letting even the guys who are five shots back into the mix. Two years ago he was tied with Aaron Oberholser at the AT&T National Pro-Am, had issues with mud on the ball early and posted a smooth 78 while Mr. Oberholser went on to victory.

Mike Weir shot the best round of the day, a 68, to put him into the last group with Mr. Goggin. Matt Kuchar went eagle-birdie on holes 15 and 16 to post a 71 and join the party at 5 under par. Jerry Kelly was among that crowd, despite 34 putts led to a 73. Justin Rose had a 70 and Kenny Perry a 74 thus finding themselves peering up at Mr. Goggin’s backside.

“The guys at 3 under are in this golf tournament,” Perry said. “If Mathew has an off day tomorrow, it brings the whole field in.” Very very true on a course that is playing more like a late model US Open than a normal tour stop. Phil Mickelson shot himself to nine shots back and very much out of the contest.

I haven’t seen a weather report for Ohio as of this writing, but if the wind blows who knows what will happen. Remember that last year K.J. Choi was five shots back heading into the final round and walked off the 18th hole as the champion golfer of the week. Watch out for Mr. Weir, he played great in wicked weather, and I have a feeling he’ll be very hard to beat in the final group tomorrow.

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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!

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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.