Tour News
BMW Championship: Picks and Preview
After a week off, the FedExCup Playoffs continue this week at the BMW Championship. For the first time, Conway Farms Golf Club on Chicago’s North Shore plays host to a PGA Tour event.
The much-buzzed about Tom Fazio design is sure to command a great deal of attention this week, as are players’ reactions to the 7,216-yard track. The par-71 layout opened in August 1991. The venue was built on the farmland around Conway Road and has hosted numerous USGA and NCAA events.
A few of the many storylines entering the third playoff event: How will new points leader Henrik Stenson perform after his win at the Deutsche Bank Championship? Who used the off week to their advantage? How will the Tour’s best receive the new venue? How will Conway Farms member Luke Donald (currently 54th in points) fair? And, of course, will Tiger Woods rebound after an uninspired performance at TPC Boston.
Click here to see our inside-the-ropes photos from the BMW Championship.
You can catch the BMW Championship
- Thursday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. ET (Golf Channel)
- Saturday, 1-3 p.m. (GC), 3-6 p.m. (NBC)
- Sunday, noon-1:30 p.m. (GC), 1:30-6 p.m. (NBC)
Here’s a look at who the punters favor this week.
Tiger Woods: 11-2 odds*
After finishing tied for second at the first playoff event, The Barclays Championship, Tiger Woods took a step backward at the Deutsche Bank Championship, where he finished tied for 65th. Woods failed to shoot a round better than 72 after the cut, dropping him from his top spot in the FedExCup standings. Maybe more important was that Tiger was among the worst putters for the week statistically.
If we know anything about Tiger, we know that he was unhappy with his performance and that he spent the week off practicing. If you’re of the Brandel Chamblee mindset regarding the world No. 1, the fact that he spent the last week toiling away on the nuances of his swing (i.e. digging himself a deeper hole) isn’t encouraging. Neither does it portend a strong showing at Conway Farms this week. Regardless, what Woods does at the BMW this week depends more on his putter than any club in the bag.
Adam Scott: 12-1 odds
At a course he’s historically played well, Adam Scott struggled. The Australian finished tied for 53rd at the Deutsche Bank Championship. However, prior to that, he hadn’t finished outside the top 15 since the Open Championship and he won the first playoff event.
At a course that necessitates precise ball striking, and where the wind could blow, Scott, who hits better than 62 percent of fairways and 68 percent of greens, should have an advantage. It’s just as likely though that the No. 11 player in FedExCup points coasts into next week with a respectable, albeit not spectacular, showing this week.
Henrik Stenson: 12-1 odds
Convincing victor of the Deutsche Bank Championship, Henrik Stenson is the hottest golfer in the game right now. Prior to the win, Stenson finished no worse than third in three of his four previous starts. He hits more greens in regulation than anyone on tour, and also ranks sixth in driving accuracy.
Putting, of course, is the only weakness in the Swede’s game (presently, he’s 117th in Strokes Gained-putting). This shouldn’t be too much of a deterrent, though, as Stenson is, in the abstract, the player most likely to win the next PGA Tour event, regardless of where it’s held.
Justin Rose: 20-1 odds
Justin Rose has quietly been having himself a very good FedExCup playoffs thus far. Rose finished tied for second at The Barclays and tied for 16th at the Deutsche Bank Championship, which included a second-round 63.
At a windy course that suggests links golf, who better to win than an Englishman? Additionally, Rose will surely be reminded this week of his 2011 BMW Championship win (albeit at a different course, obviously), which should inspire his performance.
Steve Stricker: 20-1 odds
There would be a poetry to Midwesterner Steve Stricker winning in an essential Midwestern state. Further, Stricker is reportedly a Chicago Bears fan and attended college at the University of Illinois. All this by way of saying, he should be at home at Conway Farms this week.
He’s also likely to be going for broke outside of Chicago this week, attempting to put himself in a position to win the FedExCup at the Tour Championship, or skip the event (as he said he would do if he didn’t have a chance to win the cup) and head off on his buddies’ hunting trip with no regrets.
*odds according to Bovada
- LIKE0
- LEGIT0
- WOW0
- LOL0
- IDHT0
- FLOP0
- OB0
- SHANK0
News
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.
- LIKE14
- LEGIT2
- WOW0
- LOL0
- IDHT0
- FLOP0
- OB0
- SHANK1
Tour Photo Galleries
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
See what GolfWRXers are saying in the forums.
- LIKE12
- LEGIT0
- WOW0
- LOL0
- IDHT0
- FLOP0
- OB0
- SHANK1
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
- 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
- LIKE7
- LEGIT3
- WOW1
- LOL0
- IDHT0
- FLOP0
- OB0
- SHANK2
-
19th Hole3 weeks ago
LET pro gives detailed financial breakdown of first week on tour…and the net result may shock you
-
19th Hole7 days ago
Report: LIV star turns down PGA Championship invite due to ‘personal commitments’
-
19th Hole2 weeks ago
Gary Player claims this is what ‘completely ruined’ Tiger Woods’ career
-
Equipment6 days ago
Details on Justin Thomas’ driver switch at the Wells Fargo Championship
-
Whats in the Bag2 weeks ago
Team McIlowry (Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry) winning WITBs: 2024 Zurich Classic
-
Whats in the Bag7 days ago
Keegan Bradley WITB 2024 (May)
-
Equipment2 weeks ago
Golf fans left surprised by LIV’s choice of course for its 2024 individual championship event
-
Equipment2 weeks ago
Why Wesley Bryan is playing two 4-irons this week
Martin
Sep 10, 2013 at 6:56 pm
What about Canuck Grahame LeLaet breaking through after finishing 2nd and 3rd in the first two events.
If the wind blows the Prairie boy will feel like he’s home, plus the playoff beard is good mojo.