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Texas Open Champ Times Two

Zach Johnson made sure the second birdie putt on the 18th hole got all the way to the hole, unlike his first attempt on the 72nd hole of the tournament which came up just short forcing a playoff with James Driscoll. After a blistering round of 60 Saturday, during which he made up seven shots in eleven holes, Mr. Johnson shot even par 70 on Sunday and finished at 15 under par. Mr Driscoll made the playoff after starting the day eight shots back but shooting a lights out 62. He finished almost an hour ahead of the final group, spending a lot of time watching and waiting. He had a lot to watch as there were seven players within one shot of the lead with four holes to play.

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17 years ago

May 18, 2009

Eric Schuster

One by one they all fell away, undone by the pressure of the moment. The man most affected was Paul Goydos, whose birdie on the 16th hole left him alone at 16 under par. On the par three 17th hole he hit his tee ball to the left rear of the green in the fringe. The pin was on the far right side a long long way from his ball. Instead of chipping from the bermuda grass fringe, which according to David Feherty had the grain directed towards his ball and anything but smoothed out, he choose to putt the ball. The ball obviously hopped, more than once, and came up woefully short. Hello three putt, goodbye lead. On the 18th hole Mr. Goydos again hit his approach shot left of the flag, this time off the green in the rough but sitting up nicely. His chip came out like a marshmallow, hit the fringe and stopped. Hello two putt bogey and goodbye playoff. “For 70 holes I did really good,” Goydos said. “Didn’t hit a good putt on 17 and didn’t hit a good shot on 18. And guys who play like that will do it."

As for Mr. Johnson, playing in the same group with Mr. Goydos and Justin Leonard, his birdie putt to win the tournament outright was dead in the center of the hole, just a tad short. Hence the playoff. For his win he earned just over $1 million and enough FedEx Cup points to make him the leader of that season long race. Unfortunately next year this tournament will be moving to a new TPC course so his second title defense won’t take place on a golf course he obviously likes. “It’s bittersweet, but can’t live in the past,” said Johnson, who earned $1,098,000. “I’m looking forward to the future.” Not exactly profound, but then with that trip to the bank, and becoming the first tour player with two rounds of 60 or better how profound do you need to be?

As for Mr. Driscoll, he came into this tournament as a conditional status player who finished 141st on the money list last year, this was his best finish since the 2005 Zurich Classic. He jumped from 212th on the seasons money list to 57th which isn’t bad for a weeks work. He’s only $150,000 from matching the winnings of the player who finished 125th on the money list last year so his playing status is on the way to improving dramatically. A check for $658,800 will do that for you. Talk about a stimulus check, eh! That should stimulate Mr. Driscoll for the rest of the year.

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Best current stock shaft 2026 – GolfWRXers discuss

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13 mins 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.

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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.