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5 Things We Learned On Day 3 At The Masters
If we learned anything about Augusta National on Saturday, that knowledge falls under the heading of Whoda Thunk It. Reliable golfers made unreliable swings and received irreconcilable outcomes. Young guys played like old men, while oldsters rediscovered their youth. Let’s start with the leader.
Jordan Needs Some Love From His New Driver
Don’t let his comments from early in the week fool you. That replacement driver is not Jordan Spieth’s best friend.
I hit probably five or six balls with the four heads and chose what I thought was the best. Obviously not ideal, but I hit balls obviously this morning before the round, and everything seemed fine. It worked out in today’s round. I did hit a lot of 3-woods today, but my driver didn’t cost me anything.
It did on Saturday, though. Spieth made bad swings with it on Nos. 17 and 18, giving three strokes back to the course in the process. Throughout his third round, the defending champion wore his own 50 shades of something, ranging from the wretched (doubles on Nos. 11 and 18) to the beautiful (birdies on five holes) to the clutch (sizable par putts on at least four others). The question on everyone’s mind are: Which Spieth will show up tomorrow?
Watch @JordanSpieth birdie No. 2 to extend his lead early in the third round of #themasters.https://t.co/D2Gy3n5ZHX
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 9, 2016
Related: Jordan Spieth WITB 2016
Wind, Mighty Wind
Forget how it influences shots in the air; fear your ball rolling away, as happened with Billy Horschel. Every year, it seems, we have a rules issue on the 15th hole. This year, we all learned to mark our ball quickly and leave it marked, and that you might have to go back across a water hazard to play your next shot. Between us, isn’t Horschel’s look priceless?
This just seems unfair. The wind blew Billy Horschel's ball in the water at the #Masters https://t.co/FwRB8sKHdD https://t.co/u6nct6aRNd
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 9, 2016
Speaking of that pond (and its neighbor on No. 16 as well), why doesn’t it have a name? Rae’s Creek has a name. Time for a contest or two.
Jason Day and Company, What’s The Story?
Jason Day is as hard to predict as the speed and break on Augusta’s greens. At times he seems ready to take over the tournament, while at others he appears lost. We’ve seen him in the thick of things late Sunday afternoon in Georgia, but now we expect something more. And maybe he does too, which accounts for the instability.
Watch @JDayGolf sink a 69-foot birdie putt on No. 14 to move into a tie for third. #themasters https://t.co/QWAjYcHpqf
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 9, 2016
In that same category, we might as well place Hideki Matsuyama, Rory McIlroy and yes, even Jordan Spieth. Can you say roller coaster?
Old Guys Still Got It, Langer Edition
Are you thinking what I’m thinking? Was Bernhard the only guy to say “You know, if I just take my fist off my chest, I can keep putting this way?” None of us really think he’s going to pull on a Green Jacket for a third time tomorrow, but ever since Tom Watson nearly got it done at Turnberry in 2009, we’ve been thinking that a senior just might win a junior major.
Watch Bernhard Langer chip in from more than 40 feet on No. 14 to move into a tie for third. #themasters https://t.co/BToNJmAwDu
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 9, 2016
From Fuzzy To Smylie
Let’s be honest, no one thought a guy called Fuzzy could win a major, yet there he was in 1979, pulling on an avocado jacket, thanks to a guy named Sneed. Zip ahead 37 years and a lad called Smylie is in Sunday’s final pairing with the defending champion. In his post-round interview with Jim Nantz, Smylie let us know that he drives a 2008 Nissan Beater Murano and that he still lives at home with the folks. Yup, sounds just right for the guy who should host next year’s Champions Dinner. Have a look.
Watch @SmylieKaufman10's 3-under-par 69 in under 3 minutes. #themastershttps://t.co/FP7C5zZIbn
— Masters Tournament (@TheMasters) April 9, 2016
Click here to see the leaderboard through 54 holes at the 2016 Masters. Who do you think will slip on the Green Jacket come sun fall tomorrow?
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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
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
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
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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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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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Chuck D
Apr 11, 2016 at 2:07 am
Yeah, because Lang’a is still putting with an illegal putter and questionable technique! Dude’s forearm and wrist is STILL contacting his body, period. And I can not understand why the players,
or the powers that be have not called him on it. It was more than obvious this weekend.
Ronald Montesano
Apr 11, 2016 at 5:00 pm
The putter is not illegal. The putter can be any length . The technique is not illegal, as he is not contacting his body.
Forsbrand
Apr 10, 2016 at 1:16 pm
Maybe that’s the answer 37″ driver shafts no need to lengthen courses?
Ronald Montesano
Apr 10, 2016 at 11:41 am
That’s a very British/Australian/Kiwi accent thing. I hear it all the time from comedians from those lands.
Bif
Apr 10, 2016 at 2:03 am
I need my ProTracer. Now. Now. Now. And now.
Tom
Apr 10, 2016 at 4:23 pm
Bif your a visual aide kinda guy.
MarkB A
Apr 9, 2016 at 11:45 pm
Matsuyama = very impressive.
Ronald Montesano
Apr 10, 2016 at 11:42 am
He was for me, too, until the last three holes. I think that the winner will either get waaaay out front early and watch everyone else collapse, or watch everyone else collapse while tied. I don’t see a Schwarzel happening this year.
PT
Apr 9, 2016 at 10:09 pm
Where is my ProTracer!!!! I can’t live without it. Masters failed yet again with the telecast, just in prior years. And how can they NOT broadcast the entire round of the final groups????
Ronald Montesano
Apr 10, 2016 at 12:07 pm
I’m guessing that Pro Tracer is a proprietary concern, owned by the PGA Tour. Or, it might be leased by the PGA Tour and not something the Masters is interested in utilizing. They like to keep things streamlined and might see Pro Tracer as something associated with PGA Tour, or simply some extra noised they can do without.
MarkB A
Apr 9, 2016 at 9:41 pm
Bernhard Langer is ageless. Most guys drop off rapidly on the Champions Tour but Langer is 58 and is still winning.
Bs
Apr 9, 2016 at 10:05 pm
Only because of the broomstick. He would have been long gone if that thing was never allowed in the first place
If
Apr 10, 2016 at 12:30 am
Duh obviously he is
Ronald Montesano
Apr 10, 2016 at 11:38 am
Bs,
What you are asking the USGA to do, retroactively, is legislate against length of a golf club. If a drive can be 48 inches long, why not a putter or a 5 iron? If you are asking the USGA to legislate against maximum length, is legislating proper length the next step? If so, how does that impact Bryson DeChambeau and his same-length irons?