Tour News
Tour Mash: Vaughn’s revival and Langer wins No. 99
Phil Mickelson, in the midst of a career revival, awakened Sunday with a two-stroke lead at the AT&T Championship. His may have been the story that people wanted to write, but Vaughn Taylor had an even better comeback story to offer. Taylor hadn’t won on the PGA Tour since 2005, when he captured his second consecutive Reno-Tahoe Open. Taylor’s place on the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup side (he fell way off form leading up to the event) was one of the catalysts for changing the points structure, and his career spiraled downward thereafter, to a loss of exempt status in 2012. On Sunday, Taylor posted nine birdies and two bogeys, then stood by as Mickelson and others failed to match his score. A few weeks shy of his 40th birthday, Taylor gave himself the greatest gift he could imagine — another PGA Tour win and a trip to the Masters.
Phil to force a playoff… #QuickHits https://t.co/tOX6E8Gm6i
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 14, 2016
But I still can’t believe Phil missed that putt. It seemed like a sure bet he’d make birdie after a phenomenal birdie on hole No. 17 to give himself a chance. Golf is a crazy game, isn’t it?
Related: See the clubs Taylor used to win.
Schwartzel keeps Tshwane Open title in-country
Winning in style – congratulations @CA_Schwartzel! https://t.co/wRa75DFWJN
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) February 14, 2016
Charl Schwartzel succeeded George Coetzee as titleist in the European Tour’s Tshwane Open. The 2011 Masters champion took complete charge on Friday, after opening with a hum-drum 71 on Thursday. Rounds of 64, 66 and 63 totaled 17-under for the final 54 holes and led to an eight-stroke lapping of the field. Jeff Winther of Denmark saved his best for Day 4, posting seven birdies in a six-under 64. The effort moved him from 10th to 2nd place and prevented a South African route. The day and week belonged to Schwartzel, who claimed his eighth professional victory in his home country, with his first Tshwane triumph.
Quake fails to halt Ko’s march to victory
Despite challenges from unheralded contestants and a too-real earthquake of 5.7 on the Richter Scale, Lydia Ko shook off last week’s final-round foozle at Coates and won a third New Zealand Open championship by two strokes. Shortly before Ko teed off, a seismic shift lasting 30 seconds struck near Christchurch. No injuries or fatalities were reported. On the course, Amelia Lewis of the USA made a strong run at the title, taking over the lead at 10-under before three closing bogeys dropped her to a tie for sixth. Ko played consistent, error-free golf to successfully defend her 2015 title.
Chubb Classic
It turns out that Bernhard Langer can take a day off from being Bernhard Langer and still have enough fuel to win on the PGA Tour Champions circuit. Langer stood seven strokes clear of the field as Day 3 of the Chubb Classic began, but closed with a 1-over 73 to offer hope to the masses. Fred Couples drew the closest, reaching 7-under on the day with one hole to play. Rather than the birdie he needed, Boom-Boom closed with a bogey. Langer’s two-day burst of 16-under was enough to clinch his 99th professional victory. 99!! The next one will be quite special, and given his penchant for low numbers, will come quite soon.
Bangladesh Open’s Tiger Trophy goes to Chuayprakong
???? The moment when you win your first #AsianTour title. Well done Thitiphun Chuayprakong. #BBOhttps://t.co/RzaKQAiaOh
— Asian Tour (@asiantourgolf) February 14, 2016
In an Asian Tour event that might have Olympic ramifications, Thailand’s Thitiphun Chuayprakong finished at 21-under for a two-stroke victory over Sutijet Kooratanapisan. The runner-up made things interesting with a birdie on the 17th, closing the gap to one. The champion was steadfast on the final hole, despite driving in the rough, making par against Sutijet’s bogey, to create the final margin. For many players from golf’s developing countries, the Asian Tour is the venue for amassing World Ranking points that will ultimately determine places on national teams for Rio 2016.
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Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans
GolfWRX is live on site this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans for the PGA Tour’s one-and-only two-man team event.
As usual, general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums — including some pretty spicy custom putters and headcovers — await your viewing.
Be sure to check back for more photos from the Big Easy, as we’ll continue to update this page with additional galleries throughout the week.
General Albums
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Monday #2
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Zurich Classic – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Alex Fitzpatrick – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Austin Cook – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Alejandro Tosti – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Davis Riley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- MJ Daffue – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Nate Lashley – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- James Nicholas – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Kevin Streelman – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rasmus Hojgaard – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Tom Whitney – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- SangMoon Bae – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Daniel Berger – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Rory McIlroy – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Russ Cochrane – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Aldrich Potgieter – WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
Pullout Albums
- MJ Daffue’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Cameron putters – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Swag covers ( a few custom for Nick Hardy) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Doug Ghim’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
GolfWRX is on site this week at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island for the RBC Heritage. Plenty of golfers who competed in the Masters last week will be making the quick turnaround in the Lowcountry of South Carolina as the Heritage is again one of the Tour’s Signature Events.
We have general albums for you to check out, as well as plenty of WITBs — including Justin Thomas and Justin Rose.
We’ll continue to update as more photos flow in from SC.
Check out links to all our photos, below.
General Albums
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #2
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Justin Thomas – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Rose – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Chandler Phillips – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Nick Dunlap – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Thomas Detry – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Austin Eckroat – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Jason Day – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Will Zalatoris – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Patrick Cantlay – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Ludvig Aberg – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Collin Morikawa – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Sam Burns – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Stephen Jaeger – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
Pullout Albums
- Wyndham Clark’s Odyssey putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- JT’s new Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Thomas testing new Titleist 2 wood – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey putter with triple track alignment aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Scotty Cameron The Blk Box putting alignment aid/training aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey Ai One Eleven T putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Christian Bezuidenhout – testing new Callaway Ti 340 mini driver – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Rory McIlroy testing the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele testing the Callaway Ti 340 mini driver & the DUW – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Byeong Hun An, two new L.A.B. Golf putter builds with “T” alignment – 2024 RBC Heritage
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Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2024 Valero Texas Open
GolfWRX is on site this week at the Valero Texas Open.
The event has been around since 1922, making it one of the oldest on the PGA Tour calendar. Over the years, it’s been held at a variety of courses across the Lone Star State, but it’s found its home at TPC San Antonio in recent years. Some of the biggest names in golf have taken home the title here, including Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, Lee Trevino, and Ben Crenshaw.
GolfWRX has its usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs and special pull-out albums. As always, we’ll continue to update the links below as more photos come in from TPC San Antonio.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Ben Taylor – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Paul Barjon – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Joe Sullivan – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Wilson Furr – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Willman – SoTex PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Jimmy Stanger – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Rickie Fowler – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Harrison Endycott – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Vince Whaley – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Kevin Chappell – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Christian Bezuidenhout – WITB (mini) – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Scott Gutschewski – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
Pullout Albums
- Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Taylor with new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Swag cover – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Greyson Sigg’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Davis Riley’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Josh Teater’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hzrdus T1100 is back – – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Mark Hubbard testing ported Titleist irons – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Tyson Alexander testing new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hideki Matsuyama’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Cobra putters – 2024 Valero Texas Open
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