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Opening Day of the 2008 Southern California Fall Golf Show

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18 years ago

Oct 30, 2008

This year, the Southern California Golf Show happened October 24-26, 2008 at the Fairplex in Pomona. We caught the show just after it opened at 11:00 am on Day 1. Getting to the show this early definitely has its pros and cons. Since the first day is a Friday, you don’t always have all of the vendors and OEM reps present. Many use their time for Saturday which is significantly busier. However, getting to the show early means you can get in on a lot of early bird giveaways like balls, more rounds of golf, and other freebies from exhibitors while they last.

Turn away for just one moment golf purists and old-fashioned, conservative dressers please – right when we walked in the door we saw the prominently featured booth of our favorite "not-your-grandfather’s" golf clothier, Tattoo Golf. They had new offerings including the Back 9 Jersey Knit Polo in white, belts and buckles, and flat brim hats. The Nikki Polo is one of my favorites and they had plenty of other items to pick from including ball markers and even black golf balls with the company’s skull logo. We picked up the Back 9 Knit Polo, Nikki Polo, and some belts with buckles for ourselves and like them very much. The belts have the skull logo stamped in all around and come in white, brown, and black. I got the white with a big, black buckle and my righty half got the black with silver buckle combination. With three belts and two pewter buckles available there are several combinations that you can easily mix and match. Partner Greg Shaw and founder Bill Anderson told us that they were working on some other new items that should be out for the holiday season – so stay tuned.

An exhibitor that had some very fun items was Giggle Golf. In fact, they specialize in fun and produce tournament and other gifts mostly for the women golfers in your life. They even have theme baskets for the "golf widow"! In addition, they have funny characters that you probably know or have seen on the golf course. I got a sample of the Trixie Towlette which has SPF 30 and some Giggle Golf Lip Balm that says it "helps avoid lip outs". The company is located in Brea, Ca and told us that they would have a new website soon.

Next up, we stopped and visited the PING setup where we saw the iWi putters. The iWi stands for "interchangeable weight inserts". These putters are designed to take 20 or 28-gram tungsten weights so that you can simply change the weight as opposed to changing putters. All together there are nine weight combinations when the optional weight kit is purchased. We liked the Anser although there are five other iWi putters: the Zing, B60, D66, 1/2 Craz-E, and the Craz-E. Each comes in righty or lefty and PING usually has a good selection of lefty demos when we see them around Southern California.

We were able to check out the new Nike VR series irons as well. The cavity backs and blades are everything that people have hyped them up to be as far as the righty was concerned. I wouldn’t know for sure since they had no leftys to try. Unfortunately, the new Dymo drivers were not there to try out either.

We spent some time at Cleveland, Callaway, Mizuno, and Adams as well. While we were at the Adams section we were treated to a sight that you don’t get to see every day:

Unfortunately, there weren’t any for sale and the owner of the club could not tell us where to get any. We just had to stop and admire how cool the grips looked.

On the way out we ran into a start up company called Golf Gall. Owner Kerol Ursini promises apparel, accessories, and audacity. At this point she’s got a few t-shirts and is planning to design polos and a women’s line in the future. Only in existence for about six months, this was the first we had heard of the company.

Next, we stopped by the golfnow.com booth. The Golf Channel recently bought the site and the rep told us that it would continue to improve. Currently, the site offers tee time deals for over 1,000 courses all over the country.

The biggest part of the event is the Roger Dunn Superstore. Every time this show comes around the store inside is absolutely packed. In fact, there is a group that comes to the show first thing on opening day just to come to this sale. There are some very good bargains to be had, just be prepared to wait in line and be patient.

In addition to all that has been mentioned – there are free lessons, contests, and other activities throughout the weekend. Every show has a putting and long drive challenge. If you are near the demo area, you’ll sometimes hear people walking by telling everyone what their drive was measured at on the simulator.

This particular show happens in the fall and spring every year. The spring edition will be February 27 – March 1 in Long Beach. It is definitely worth a visit and if you check the website beforehand you can find a coupon for $2 off of the normally $10 adult admission, $8 student and senior admission, or $5 junior admission. Children under 5 are admitted free. The admission price is offset by the fact that each show gives attendees back significantly more than what is paid. This Fall edition gave $60 in value to each attendee which included a free round of golf and a free subscription to Golf Digest.

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Most birdies without breaking par – GolfWRXers discuss

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6 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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7 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.

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.