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PGA Championship: 5 things we learned Friday
Don’t worry, we’ll get to him. You have to be patient. Some interesting stuff happened at Bethpage Black on Friday, but doesn’t something always go down in metro? Some late stumbles ensured that the plus-fours would see the weekend in a competitive fashion. Not talking knickers, mind you, but the guys who shot 72-72. All right then, enough with the musings, on with the 5 things we learned on day five of this week.
5. El Gato Con Rayas won’t be winning the Slam this season
Tiger Woods had history with BPB, doncha know?! Some things have a due date, an “it’s not you, it’s me” moment. 2k19 was that for TDubs and the Black. He fought, mind you. He birdied his 27th hole, but that was followed by 4 boges in 5 holes. He didn’t have his A nor his B game this week, so he didn’t walk away a beaten man. Just as well, as that guy who just wants respect went low again, opening up a 7-stroke lead at the halfway point. So that you know, I’ll take bets on Eldrick bagging either the U.S. or British Open championships. He’s coming out of 2019 with 16 majors, bank on it.
Another birdie.
Another roar.@TigerWoods birdies No. 9 and moves to two shots inside the projected cutline. pic.twitter.com/gpKiiN9RDq— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) May 17, 2019
4. Three of your teachers made the cut
There are 3 shields on the leader board, and they will be there until Sunday. Marty Jertson, Rob Labritz and Ryan Vermeer stood tall as Friday dusked. They looked at their loved ones and said, simply, “I can’t believe it; I did it. I made the cut.” No matter what happens over the next two days, this triumvirate might as well be named Vardon, Taylor and Braid. They showed the golfing world that fellows who work a day job in golf, can prepare and perform at the level of the world’s finest touring professionals. Cheers to you, gentlemen.
PING Golf's Marty Jertson says clubs of the future will go farther, fly higher and be more forgiving…all in one package. WATCH: pic.twitter.com/XdcGd08ieo
— GOLFTEC (@GOLFTEC) November 6, 2018
3. Spieth and Scott are done; Wallace is your man
Despite this prank, or perhaps because of it, Matt Wallace is my pick to overtake Burger King and win the 2019 PGA Championship. If you can hashtag a chip on someone’s shoulder, Wallace has had a massive one since he was snubbed by Thomas Bjorn last fall for the Euro Ryder Cup team. The Englishman made 6 birdies on day two, and shows no signs of stopping. He’ll make 8 birdies on Saturday, mark my words. That should send a signal flare that even BK notices. Oh, Jordan Spieth and Adam Scott? They had their day of glory. They’re done.
Matt Wallace spent a whole day doing promotional work.
But it was all a prank… ????#TheFakeMediaDay pic.twitter.com/SycUorgLzS
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) May 13, 2019
2. They might be workout bruhs, but…
…enough is enough. DJ was poised to be the schizz until BK said “?Habla usted back-to-back US Open?” He’s now on the cusp of B2BPGA, and that’s something that the golfer currently known as Paulina’s will not stomach. Not with brother Austin in his bag. Not with all of South Carolina pulling for him. Johnson won’t be paired with the leader on Saturday, so he’ll have to make some noise on the first 4 holes to get muscles’ attention. He can do it, but can he sustain it? This weekend, he will.
Are you serious, DJ?
Dustin Johnson has now birdied 5 of the last 7 holes. ???? #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/PUON7ibJiD
— PGA of America (@PGA) May 17, 2019
1. How did this guy get an invite, again?
Just messing with you, B to the K. This guy epitomizes values: goes overseas to meet new people and learn the game the hard way; works his arse off in the gym to get large and fit; shows no fear when faced with adversity and greatness. I can’t promise I never dissed Brooks Koepka in previous pieces, but man, he sends a message. 7 birdies each day. 0 bogies day 1, 2 bogies day 2. If he keeps making buckets of birdies, t’ain’t no one gonna catch him. Here’s to you, Brooks, and whatever choice of swimwear is yours, today. Records? They nice.
With that birdie, Brooks Koepka sets the 36-hole score record (128) in Major Championship history.#PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/L5Zqr1XXla
— PGA of America (@PGA) May 17, 2019
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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
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WITB Albums
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Pullout Albums
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- Custom Bettinardi covers for Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick – 2024 Zurich Classic
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- Patrick Cantlay spotted testing a Scotty Cameron blade putter – 2024 Zurich Classic
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thomas
May 18, 2019 at 9:16 am
pull your shorts up, turn your hat back around, tie your shoes, and get your hands outta my bag… speak english, you’re not writing an article for the MS 13 golf team.
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 10:25 am
Who hurt you, thomas?
Keep reading our stuff. We’ll make you whole again.
Tartan Golf Travel
May 18, 2019 at 9:02 am
Terrible writing! You’re trying way to hard to act cool. Oh and I’ll take that bet all day long. These guys are really good. Tiger is not THE MAN anymore. Doesn’t mean he can’t win but he shouldn’t even be close to the favorite at anything but Augusta.
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 10:28 am
Don’t shout, Tartan Golf Travel. “too hard” might work better for the point you wish to make.
Didn’t say he was going to be the favorite, did I? Said he was going to win, I did…Yoda.
Greg V
May 18, 2019 at 7:55 am
I’ll take the other side of the Tiger US Open, Open Championship bet. Pebble and Portrush are too tight for him off the tee.
BTW – knickers, 4″ below the knee. 4 above would be short shorts.
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 10:26 am
Hah! You’re right. I’m thinking 1970s NBA shorts. Good catch.
Tiger will hoist!!
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 6:42 am
Language Primer For This Article (we have heard your pain)
El Gato Con Rayas-Spanish for The Cat With Stripes
Anything with BK in it (Burger King, B to the K)-a reference to Brooks Koepka
Bruh-nee Bro, nee Brother. As in, actual siblings (not the case) or tight friendship (the case)
Workout-a fitness activity
?Habla usted?-Again, Spanish for “Do you speak…”
B2BPGA-Acronym for back-to-back PGA
Plus-Fours: four inches above the knee, what Americans call “knickers.” Knickers are underwear in England. The reference here, however, is to golfers at 4-over par, not to foppish golf apparel.
OK, then, if any other vocabulary demands explication, don’t hesitate to click “Shank” and write your disapproval.
B
May 18, 2019 at 4:27 pm
Ya forgot to say it was short for Knickerbockers
K
May 18, 2019 at 3:02 am
Give Eldrick a course with no rough and wide open fairways, he’ll be fine. Oops sorry Augusta, I guess you can help him win 4 more there, huh
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 6:33 am
No one gives any golfer a major. That said, BPB was the biggest ask of the 4 large events. A super-long walk, bodacious hill climbs, pretty thick rough. The other two are in his range. He’ll hoist the winner’s platter at one of them.
Johnny Penso
May 18, 2019 at 12:11 am
Can you please write in formal English. This edgy form of English is designed to appeal to an audience that isn’t reading anything on Golf WRX
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 6:34 am
Are you saying you didn’t understand what I had to say, or that you disagree with it? That’s the key here, I think.
Greg V
May 18, 2019 at 7:52 am
You have to understand that Ron is a Spanish teacher in real life.
dat
May 17, 2019 at 10:26 pm
Get this zoomer/millennial speak out of here.
Mower
May 17, 2019 at 10:45 pm
LOL!
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 6:35 am
dat so?
KP
May 17, 2019 at 9:57 pm
I couldn’t understand this either. There’s a very real probability that this guy had a few drinks before writing this article.
Ronald Montesano
May 18, 2019 at 6:44 am
I’ll put this one to bed: negative on the “few drinks.” Sometimes you feel a different rhythm when you write. Different rhythms/cadences/styles don’t please everyone. Hope that doesn’t drive you away from reading “5 Things We Learned On Saturday” this evening.
W
May 17, 2019 at 9:48 pm
What language was this written in? I didn’t understand any of it
Ben
May 17, 2019 at 9:18 pm
I could not understand half of this. I’m old.
Garrick
May 17, 2019 at 9:15 pm
i have seen the future of golf and its name is brooks koepka