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First Vijay Singh, now Adam Scott, skipping Olympics in Rio
Adam Scott will not be representing Australia at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, according to statement the 35 year old issued on Tuesday.
“My decision has been taken as a result of an extremely busy playing schedule around the time of the Olympics and other commitments, both personal and professional,” Scott said.
Scott has indicated concern regarding the jam-packed summer of golf, likely more of a concern for the Australian as he pursues major glory than the Zika virus.
ESPN’s Bob Harig wrote about the scheduling issues.
“The International Olympic Committee announced in 2009 that golf would be part of the Olympics in 2016, but the game’s various governing bodies and major championship leaders still faced scheduling issues that have The Open, the PGA Championship and the men’s Olympic golf tournament played over a five-week stretch. The PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup playoffs begin just two weeks after the Olympic event.”
Most top players have given lip-service to the honor of playing for country at the Olympics, but none can be too pleased about what’s being jammed into five weeks. We’re now averaging one Olympic defection a week over the past two weeks, have Singh and Scott started a trend?
Update: 4/21: Per the AP’s Doug Ferguson, Louis Oosthuizen has also stated he won’t be playing in the Olympics, saying in a release: “I have always represented South Africa with pride, so I didn’t make my decision without a great deal of thought.”
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Photos from the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
GolfWRX is live this week at the Wells Fargo Championship as a field of the world’s best golfers descend upon Charlotte, North Carolina, hoping to tame the beast that is Quail Hollow Club in this Signature Event — only Scottie Scheffler, who is home awaiting the birth of his first child, is absent.
From the grounds at Quail Hollow, we have our usual assortment of general galleries and WITBs — including a look at left-hander Akshay Bhatia’s setup. Among the pullout albums, we have a look inside Cobra’s impressive new tour truck for you to check out. Also featured is a special look at Quail Hollow king, Rory McIlroy.
Be sure to check back throughout the week as we add more galleries.
General Albums
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Monday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Akshay Bhatia – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matthieu Pavon – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Keegan Bradley – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Webb Simpson – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Emiliano Grillo – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Taylor Pendrith – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Kevin Tway – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
Pullout Albums
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rory McIlroy – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Eric Cole’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matt Kuchar’s custom Bettinardi – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Justin Thomas – driver change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler – putter change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler’s new custom Odyssey Jailbird 380 putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Tommy Fleetwood testing a TaylorMade Spider Tour X (with custom neck) – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Cobra Darkspeed Volition driver – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
See what GolfWRXers are saying about our Wells Fargo Championship photos in the forums.
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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).
Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.
We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #3
WITB Albums
- Pierceson Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kris Kim – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- David Nyfjall – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Adrien Dumont de Chassart – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Jarred Jetter – North Texas PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Richy Werenski – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Wesley Bryan – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Parker Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Peter Kuest – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Blaine Hale, Jr. – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kelly Kraft – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Rico Hoey – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Pullout Albums
- Adam Scott’s 2 new custom L.A.B. Golf putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Scotty Cameron putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Ben Griffin playing Maxfli golf ball
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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
- 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
- Steve Stricker WITB – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Drew Brees WITB (Legendary New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Derek Carr (New Orleans Saints QB) – 2024 Zurich Classic
- Thriston Lawrence 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
- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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Tiger Woodz
May 19, 2016 at 3:36 pm
I agree it has to do with the drug testing.
Brian
Apr 24, 2016 at 4:33 pm
Probably has everything to do with Olympic drug testing.
Boone
May 2, 2016 at 8:19 pm
Its interesting that there was an article on how Adam has gone back to basics and a new ball and hitting the longest drives of his life and then opting out of the Olympics with the more stringent PED testing. This months Golf Digest undercover pro said “don’t get me started on the differences of how golf stars are drug tested.” Just a Hmmmm moment.
Vijay already caught taking Deer Antler spray which was banned at the time.
B
Apr 21, 2016 at 10:08 am
This should be an amateur thing. The pro circuit is at the peak of their season during this time and they have obligations to sponsors and tournaments that have to be met. Let the no names make a name for themselves. It will give an opportunity for the amateurs to see where their games actually are and give them a taste of the international stage.
CJ
Apr 20, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Make Olympic golf an amateur event, similar to boxing. Every tournament presently is an international competition. Majors are what professionals live for. Let the amateurs have this.
Dodde
Apr 20, 2016 at 4:44 pm
The true: No pay, no play!
David
Apr 20, 2016 at 4:14 pm
The Brazil Olympics are the most corrupt in Olympic history. Anyone who attends should be ashamed of themselves. Bravo for Adam and Vijay to make the correct decision. Fortunately the Zika virus provides camouflage for the real reason they are skipping the event.
I truly hope that the USA sends ZERO professionals to compete.
MarkB A
Apr 23, 2016 at 2:23 pm
They are both correct to bail. Brazil is a disaster and is getting worse. All the Olympic events are a huge corrupt money grab and the IOC is also totally corrupt. Zika is hugely hyped as a danger – another money grab for a vaccine or other govt money. The crime in Brazil is off the charts. the Olympic is for amateurs too. The whole NBA players in the Olympics was stupid.
Tim C
Apr 20, 2016 at 2:54 pm
There’s a guy called Jason day inside the top 34 I believe. Oh wait yah he’s number 1 in the world!
Andrew Prezioso
Apr 20, 2016 at 6:28 pm
Leishman is the best option Australia has to replace Scott, as Day is a near-lock to be there. We have edited the story to clarify that. Thanks!
slider
Apr 20, 2016 at 2:09 pm
i know day had an 80 at harbor town in round 3 but isnt he still number 1?
KingFish26
Apr 20, 2016 at 1:41 pm
I am glad I am not the only person thinking…Isn’t Jason Day Aussie? lol
andrew
Apr 20, 2016 at 1:40 pm
“With Scott, ranked No. 7 in the Official World Golf Rankings, out of the picture, Marc Leishman (No. 34) is the top-ranked Australian golfer.”
I think the word ‘next’ is missing from that sentence, unless Jason Day has gained US citizenship, to which I say “Welcome!”.
eric
Apr 20, 2016 at 1:38 pm
With scott out of the picture, Marc is the top ranked Aussie golfer?? Jason Day disagrees
GBR
Apr 20, 2016 at 1:38 pm
“Marc Leishman (No. 34) is the top-ranked Australian golfer.”
Oh, you know except for the (literally) #1 ranked golfer in the WORLD who just so happens to be Australian.
Kirbyvol
Apr 20, 2016 at 1:29 pm
LOL!!! That makes ZERO sense to me.
Jam
Apr 20, 2016 at 1:21 pm
Honestly makes sense to me. It’s an exhibition where you have to get 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.