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Minjee Lee marches to third major at 2025 Women’s PGA Championship

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12 months ago

Jun 23, 2025

Minjee Lee battled through the elements and the course conditions on Sunday, and earned a three-shot win over Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen. The Women’s PGA championship was her third major championship. All have been unique, with the Evian and US Open championships preceeding it. Lee stood three shots over par through six holes on the final day, despite not hitting wayward shots. With doubt creeping into the minds of the viewers and fans, how did Lee manage to stay focussed?

I just stick to my processes

Thanks to ASAP Sports, we are able to get a sense of what mental imagery Lee used to remain in the moment, remain committed to a plan. Lee missed the third fairway by about a yard, but needed an excavator to extract the ball from the gnarly rough. She was able to manage about 100 yards’ movement, which left 190 yards to the green. Her approach found the fronting bunker, and she played a solid blast to 10 feet. Her par save hit the lip and spun out, leaving her with bogey. At five, her drive found the fairway but her approach leaked right, into another sand pit. Another blast, another missed par save, another bogey. At six, her approach hit the ramp to the green and checked. Her chip released firmly past the hole, and a third consecutive par save drifted away from the target.

You know, the putting was not really the issue. I was missing the green, and then it put pressure on my chipping and my putting. So I was like, let’s try and first hit the fairway and then hit the green.

So I just tried to be really simple out there. You know, it was just so tough with the wind, so just tried to take it one step at a time. You know, some of the drives that I hit were really terrible out there, but I was able to get up and down, make bogey, not have a score that was too large to come back from. I think I managed myself really well out there today.

I knew the 14th and 15th hole would be birdie opportunities, so just tried to stay patient and, you know, try not — just try to make pars until those holes. I think I did that pretty well.

At seven, Minjee steadied the course of her vessel. The winds whipped sideways on many holes, reducing approach shots to as much of a guess as a science. She balanced bogey at ten with birdie at nine, and reached the target holes still three over on the day.

Over the first dozen holes, Lee’s playing partners (Jeeno Thitikul and Hye-Jin Choi) each stood at plus-one, meaning that a pair of shots had been made up on the leader by both golfers. Simultaneously, Austin Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen were marching toward career-best finishes in majors. With so many potentialities coming down the stretch run of the tournament, something had to happen, and something had to give.

I just said, just stick to my game plan. I know, it’s a battle against myself pretty much, especially with how tough the conditions were this whole week, not just today; just amplified because it’s major Sunday.

Lee opted to remain aware of what was happening across the course, yet remain focused of one person: herself. Greens in regulation at eleven through thirteen led to calming par putts. The dam finally broke on fourteen, when three well-planned shots gave Lee a nine-feet run at birdie. The putter that she had worked so hard to master and control, came through. She extended her advantage to three shots, critical to her stretch run. At fifteen, where the playing deck had been moved up to inside 240 yards, Lee erred on the side of caution. Her tee ball nearly cut back to the green, and she was left with fifteen feet to reach the putting surface. Eschewing the chip shot, Lee played a true Texas wedge onto the green, six feet from the hole. She converted for a second consecutive birdie, and finally had the breathing room that she needed.

Lee flinched on a par-saving effort at sixteen, but continued to avoid the doubles and triples that had plagued her fellow competitors all week. Pars at seventeen and eighteen brought her home at four-under par. Her margin of victory was three shots over Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen. The two runners-up had parlayed 68s on day four into eight-position elevations on day four. Jeen Thitikul, the truest pursuer all week, finished at three-over par on the day, one-over on the week, in a tie for fourth with Chisato Iwai. Hye-Jin Choi closed with 74, two shots farther back, in a tie for eighth.

Yeah, pretty much I saw every single leaderboard and knew exactly where I was pretty much all of today. I checked the scores and I then I just come back to each shot and try and execute it the best that I could.

So, yeah, just really played within myself today I think.

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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss

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2 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.

They wrote:

“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”

Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”

Entire Thread: “Most Birdies Without Breaking Par.”

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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2 hours ago

Jun 11, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.

@DTorres asked:

The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?

Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.

We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.

Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

rsballer10: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”

Entire Thread: “Best current stock shaft 2026.”

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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.

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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.

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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!

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