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5 Things We Learned on Day 2 of the 2017 PGA Championship

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9 years ago

Aug 11, 2017

Day two brought us a rain delay, a pending Saturday-morning finish, a probable 5-over cut line, a Hideki Matsuyama rampage, and more Kevin Kisner. Sounds about right for a PGA Championship. Let’s mash mash away, into the night!

1) Kevin Kisner fits the profile

…of a PGA Champion. He doesn’t win a whole lot. He looks familiar, until you try to recall where you saw him win what. His swing is compact and uber-repetitive, his game is on point and his mistakes are minimal. Keegan Bradely, Y.E. Yang, Rich Beem, and Steve Elkington are four who’ve done the same since 1995. Kisner might join them.

Want a 4 shot lead in a major? Do things like this…..

See the full #PGAChamp Leaderboard: https://t.co/8T59cEI3zr pic.twitter.com/3ItnVSqiBV

— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) August 11, 2017

2) Except…

It’s a major championship. And Kisner is 0-4 in playoffs. And his best major finish was a tie for 12th in the Jordan Spieth U.S. Open at Chambers Bay. When he steps on the tee on Saturday, in the final group, with 36 holes in front of him, will he be able to take it one hole, one swing, at a time?

They don’t all end up like this.

You've got to be kidding me #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/j6W20RbOhz

— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) August 11, 2017

3) And what of Louis Oosthuizen?

The 2010 Open champion (St. Andrews) lost a playoff for the Masters jacket in 2012, and a second Open in 2015. He’s comfortable beneath the major-event spotlights, but a run that comes up short in 2017 at Quail Hollow might doom him to the destiny of a one-time major winner. For you and me, that’s ecstasy, but for a professional golfer, if feels like agony. Louis needs to win this week, and he might, with shots like this one.

Louis Oosthuizen for ????

Watch the #PGAChamp live: https://t.co/mT5mpu9yEU pic.twitter.com/XGngp2va8n

— PGA of America (@PGA) August 10, 2017

4) Will there come a time

…when we look back at this week, at this round, and mark it as the dawn of the age of Matsuyama? The great Japanese golfer has inched closer to the echelon of major champion, and Quail Hollow suits his game as well as any course. Matsuyama birdied four consecutive holes and posted six in total. He’ll join Kisner in Saturday’s final pairing. Hot on their heels are two major champs, Oostie and Jason Day, in the penultimate pairing.

"Outstanding!"

Hideki isn't skipping a beat after this afternoon's rain delay #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/rxBz7fquQd

— PGA of America (@PGA) August 11, 2017

5) Start ‘Splaining, Rickie

Is this the week? Are you going to stop breaking hearts and claim that major? You love this golf course. You came back from a triple bogey on Thursday to shoot 2-under par. You made 15 pars on your way to a one-under finish on Friday. Rickie Fowler, you’ve been here before. Not in this tournament, but in other major events. Time to put the trophy on the shelf, lad.

#PGAChamp coverage is now LIVE on TNT… and Rickie Fowler is in the mix! pic.twitter.com/kXfBksEqbo

— PGA of America (@PGA) August 11, 2017

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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.