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5 things we learned Friday at The Open

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4 years ago

Jul 15, 2022

As intimated yesteday, we bid farewell to one of the two greatest champions that the men’s game has known. Tiger Woods went for a second walkabout round The Old Course, and he showed us moments of why this was not a ceremonial trip to Fife. I’ll project that, if Tiger does not retire before then, he will finish top ten at the next Open at St. Andrews. Here are some screenshots from the Royal and Ancient feed of Woods’ movement down 18 in round two.

We’ve processed an infathomable amount of information and statistics over the past 24 hours, and are supremely confident in our ability to bring five things we’ve learned to your attention. We’re only halfway finished with this glorious celebration of golf, so make your plans for the weekend and see if you agree with our thoughts on day two at Old Tom Morris’ front lawn.

1. To all the guys who haven’t won …

a major championship. There are a lot of them and they are hungry to win a first. Tyrrell Hatton, Patrick Cantlay, Viktor Hovland, ~~Matt Fitzpatrick~~, ~~Scottie Scheffler~~ … well, we got the first three right. Hatton followed his 70 with 66, and sits at eight-under par after 36 holes. Cantlay is just back of him, with 67 for minus-seven at the halfway poll. While none of them wishes to stop at just one, all it takes is a look at this fellow to realize how important a major title can be. Congratulations, Calc. Fare thee well.

A legend of the game and the 1989 Champion Golfer of the Year gets his wonderful final moment at #TheOpen.

Mark Calcavecchia and his wife, Brenda, took their time on the Swilcan Bridge to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/KARE7tRN3s

— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) July 15, 2022

2. Cameron One (rhymes with “Young”)

The first-round leader did everything correct and smart in round two. With the attention fixed firmly on his young shoulders, Cameron from upstate New York played a confident, intelligent round. He made bogey at the second, but followed it with birdies at four, five, and nine to turn in 34. He added another birdie at Long, but tripped up at Cartgate In for his second bogey of the round. With demanding drives and sneaky hole locations at 16 and 17, Young made par at each, before posting birdie at Home for the second consecutive day. It seems as though we are writing about Cameron or Will at every major event, and sometimes, about both. Songs may yet be sung about Young.

Loving Cameron Young’s action at #StAndrews pic.twitter.com/XvG3xghpz8

— Charles Gwynn (@charles_gwynn) July 12, 2022

3. Cameron Two (rhymes with “Mullet”)

By rights, Cameron Smith should have been included in point number one, as should have the other Cameron. They are the top dogs, so they merit their own points. Cameron Smith, he of the mullet and 1970s-era moustache, is the best putter in the game right now. At St. Andrews, that’s a massive advantage. Everyone will find bunkers, and everyone will get a bad bounce. If his version of Calamity Jane is firing, Smith is unstoppable. Six birdies filled the dish, and an eagle at 14 topped the sundae for Smith. At 13-under par, the only thing that seems capable of stopping Smith is Mother Nature.

This is outrageous from Cam Smith?#The150thOpen pic.twitter.com/Rvf5m1gKdl

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 15, 2022

4. Cameron Three (rhymes with “Rory”)

Nothing like beating a horse. Rory doesn’t rhyme with Cameron, but Roars for Rors has been beaten even longer than the aforementioned horse. He’s been away from the major podium for too long and wants back in. His finish may not inspire him, but it just might propel him toward glory at the home of golf.

'What a line this is on'

McIlroy drives the 372 yard 10th hole ?#The150thOpen pic.twitter.com/cDJ7Zoyao2

— The Open (@TheOpen) July 15, 2022

5. Prediction Time!

In a battle of Englishmen, everyone’s favorite gritter of teeth defeats his countryman in overtime. What else does St. Andrews deserve than more golf! Tyrrell Hatton shakes the mantle of majorless and defeats US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick in extra holes. Fitzy makes a run at the Open double, but comes up just shy. Hatton signs a contract for self-help speeches immediately after raising the Claret Jug.

Four birdies in last five holes for Tyrrell Hatton.

The Englishman has won two Dunhill Links titles at St. Andrews '16, '17).pic.twitter.com/nkItQxOAkp

— Golf Central (@GolfCentral) July 15, 2022

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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.