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5 Questions with Honda Classic winner Matt Jones

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5 years ago

Mar 24, 2021

After his win at the Honda Classic on the PGA Tour, we had the chance to catch up with Australian golfer Matt Jones to talk about his propensity for quick play, his equipment, and his excitement for the rest of the year, including the Masters.

RB: One of the first things most people notice about your game is your relatively quick pace of play and preshot routine. Is that something you have always done or did it develop over time?

Does @MattJonesGolf have the fastest pace of play on TOUR?

He leads @TheHondaClassic by 4 at the turn. pic.twitter.com/7mRwEVfwqQ

— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 21, 2021

MJ: A lot of people ask me about my pace of play and preshot routine, and the reality is I have always been a pretty quick player. The whole process plays out in the same order every time before I address the ball: I take 2 to 3 practice swings to support a positive feel, and once I have that I step in and hit the shot.

I’ve worked with some people in the past that have tried to slow me down, but it’s just my natural rhythm that allows me to not think too much and execute.

RB: The final round was a windy one and you hit 17 of 18 greens on a tough course in tough conditions. What allowed you to be so comfortable out there in the wind?

MJ: Growing up in Australia we played in a lot of wind, and I have always been comfortable playing in the type of conditions that call for more flighted shots. My preferred ball flight is a bit lower compared to a lot of golfers on tour, and I find it very easy to see shots move in both directions with the wind. I think that just leads me to be very comfortable.

RB: Did you make any changes to your equipment for the week because of the wind?

MJ: Leading into the week I hadn’t made any changes, and the last change I made was in Phoenix when I worked with the guys on the Titleist van to get a new 3-wood (Titleist TSi3 16.5° – Matt Jones winning WITB). I was struggling a bit and wasn’t seeing the ball flight I really wanted so we built something up, and after playing around with the hosel we dialed in a setting and I was good to go. It won’t be leaving my bag any time soon.

Having a club like that, along with using a Pro V1x, allows me to feel really confident when playing in windy conditions. The thing I love about my 3-wood is I can use it off the tee to really drive it, but off the deck, I can hit it like an iron to have it come in high and soft. Courses aren’t getting any shorter on the PGA Tour, and having a club with that kind of versatility is fantastic.

RB: It has been 7 years since your last win on the PGA Tour, was there something that felt different this week, that you believe helped lead to the win?

MJ: I feel like all year I have struck the ball well, and this week it was really strong. My distance control with my irons was awesome, and I was hitting a lot of fairways, which certainly helps on a course like PGA National. I think my confidence playing in the wind with my iron play was the difference.

RB: Last but not least, winning on the PGA Tour comes with a lot of perks. What are you most excited to take advantage of with this win?

MJ: Last time I won it was the week before the Masters, and that resulted in the whole experience really feeling like a big blur. This win gets me into a lot of events that I’m really excited about like Kapalua, and it now puts me inside the top 50 in the world, which gets me closer to a goal that I set at the beginning of the year.

I very excited to begin prepping for the Masters and I’m planning on heading there next week to check out the course.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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1 day 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.