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Preview: Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital Open
By Joe Romaine
GolfWRX Contributor
As late summer winds down and a chill fills the nighttime air, Friday night lights, falling leaves, and frost-delays push early-morning tee times aside. Golf clubs that were permanently stowed in the trunk of the car for quick summer access are now idled in the garage beside the leaf-blower and snow shovel. Fall has unquestionably arrived. And although football season is into its second month and the FedEx and Ryder Cups have concluded, there is still much golf to be played.
This week’s Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospital for Children Open in Las Vegas is the first of the fall series and epitomizes the importance of these late-season events for the next PGA Tour season and well beyond. Since Justin Timberlake teamed up with the Shriners for this tournament, there is no question that it has gained momentum. Not only have the strength of the fields gained steam, but the actual tournament has gained some cache and will garner even more attention next year. In 2013, this event will begin the 2014 PGA Tour season and offer FedExCup points accordingly. This schedule change will only further the strength of the field and enhance the quality of golf after the 2013 FedExCup season.
Although this tournament will be under a new light next season, it does have a rich history of strong champions. Started in 1983, its list of champions reads as a who’s who of the golfing world. Azinger, Zoeller, Norman, Strange, Love, Cook, Appleby, Furyk, and some guy named Tiger. It should be noted that this tournament provided the first (of many) PGA Tour victories for Woods and Furyk. Along with the great list of champions provided by this PGA Tour stop are the unforgettable moments it has provided. In 1991 Chip Beck placed his name in the annals of professional golf by firing a scorching 59 during his third round. Even more memorable, however, is how Jonathan Byrd finished the 2010 edition of the Shriners. On his fourth playoff hole, battling darkness, Byrd holed his tee shot from 204 yards — an ace to win a PGA Tour event.
What makes this year’s Shriners an especially compelling event is the diverse cast of characters involved. This week’s field includes six major champions accounting for 10 titles, six winners from the 2012 PGA season and multiple Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup veterans. This may be due, in part, to the layout being historically very accommodating to players hungry for success, and very conducive to lower scores. TPC Summerlin ranks in the top 15 percent of the easiest courses visited each year on Tour.
The players this week can be placed into three main categories; veterans simply searching for momentum heading into 2013, veterans looking to regain lost form or even a first victory and players looking to find some solid ground on which to build a career.
In the first veteran category, Robert Garrigus, Ryan Moore and Nick Watney appear to be poised for success this week and in very good form after successful FedExCup runs. Some big-name veterans in search of even a glimmer of their former selves this week are Stewart Cink, Jason Day, Camillo Villegas and Trevor Immelman. This group of major champions, former Ryder Cup and President’s Cup members and FedEx playoff tournament winners have had a very lackluster 2012 and will look to gain any sort of momentum they can to carry over into 2013.
There are also quite a few young players looking to add their names to the illustrious list of first-time winners in Las Vegas. Players such as Harris English and Brian Harman jump out as having had enough success this season to warrant keeping an eye on this week. Other, well, not-as-young players seemingly capable of their first victory this week are Tommy “Two-Gloves” Gainey, Ricky Barnes, William McGirt, Kevin Stadler and Ken Duke, who’s had a very solid, albeit quiet, 2012 season. If the history of this tournament can teach anything, whether the victor is a veteran regaining form or a young player tasting victory for the first time, the win will provide a great springboard for the 2013 PGA season and well beyond.
As the days inch shorter and the shadows on the 18th green grow longer each afternoon, the cold, grey skies of winter are right around the corner. But even as the playing season draws to a close for most of the country, there is still some great, meaningful golf to be played. The Justin Timberlake Shriner’s Hospital for Children Open is a welcome respite for players and fans alike.
Will a weathered veteran grind out the victory or will an up-and-comer steal the spotlight and enjoy victory for the first time? Take a break from raking leaves, grab a warm cider or the latest pumpkin spice latte from the nearest barista, and enjoy the drama sure to unfold.
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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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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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Jon
Oct 3, 2012 at 9:32 pm
This is ridiculous. After the Ryder Cup, fans use this fall season as something to try and nurture their wounds after another American meltdown. It’s the same as drinking fine liquor and champagne all New Year’s Eve, waking up with a hangover, and pushing down a few PBR’s (cue John Daly) to ease the pain.