Tour News
Steve Stricker undergoes back surgery
Steve Stricker had surgery on Tuesday for a bulging disc in his lower back to alleviate pain and recurring issues with his hip. The surgery would reportedly “relieve issues stemming from acute and chronic L5 radiculopathy.”
His brother-in-law and agent, Mario Tiziani, said the one-hour surgery at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison was successful, and that Stricker will be away from golf for at least eight weeks.
“I’ve been limited the last several years and I’m confident the procedure will allow me to perform at the level I expect from myself,” Stricker said in a statement. “I don’t have a target date for a return to the PGA Tour at this point, that will very much depend on how my body responds to the surgery and rehab.”
The 47-year old has reduced himself to a limited PGA Tour schedule in the past few years — playing only 12 official events in 2014. He missed nearly three months of competition following the 2014 PGA Championship due to hip and quad problems stemming from the bulging disc, before making his return at the Hero World Challenge and the Franklin Templeton Shootout in December, where he finished 14th and T8, respectively.
The 12-time PGA Tour winner is currently ranked No. 41 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
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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
- 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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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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James
Dec 26, 2014 at 3:49 pm
Pat, this is James here and I’m
just catching up on your comment
“I can bench press 405 and ss is 120mph can you claim
the same with your yoga?”.
Sam Snead lasted a lifetime playing golf and was renowned for his flexibility – same with Gary Player, Langer & Watson. The Tiger Woods/ Navy Seal, finished at 38 years route you are on is in my opinion too much and totally uneasary for playing golf. You tube the pigeon pose it will make a difference. You can still lift 405 along with the hip flexibility now that would really be something. Happy Christmas.
Todd Turner
Dec 25, 2014 at 10:35 am
Get well….. Teach TW some short game skills!
Pat
Dec 25, 2014 at 9:26 pm
You meant to say….teach TW some manners and humbleness. Steve is way too classy to be associated with Tiger. I can’t see how they are friends. Mind boggling.
James
Dec 25, 2014 at 3:58 am
I am 40 and have had 3 slipped L 5/4 discs and ended up getting surgery. Over the Winter I took up yoga and got fit enough after 6 weeks to be able to do the pigeon pose. It’s freed up my pelvis/ hip/ L4/5 like nothing else. I am back playing competitive golf and no issues. I recommend all golfers should take up yoga and stay out of the gym – try the PIGEON POSE Steve, Tiger, Brandt etc etc.
Pat
Dec 25, 2014 at 9:24 pm
Screw yoga. You need to strengthen your core with resistance training. That’s what I did and my back feels a lot better. I can deadlift 405 and my ss is over 120 mph. Can you claim the same with your yoga? Didn’t think so.
Andy B
Dec 26, 2014 at 10:28 am
Are you serious? Golf is not a game of strength. Look at the longest player on tour, Bubba Watson, his arms look like spaghetti. Core strength is important, but it does not trump flexibility. Golfers don’t need to deadlift 405 to be good or protect their back. I’m sure your 120 mph swing speed and deadliest max has you playing to a plus 3 handicap and about to join the PGA Tour. Tiger has just about proved that golfers and serious weightlifting don’t mix. Ever since he has gotten big and muscular he has battled injuries. Ironically, when he was thin and had a faster swing speed he didn’t have as many problems. Bottom line is, yes weightlifting is important, but disregarding yoga and claiming some great deadlift max will help is going to far. Besides, 405 is not that impressive for someone who works out consistently. Not bad, but not worth bragging and putting down yoga.
other paul
Dec 26, 2014 at 12:47 pm
I would certainly give yoga a shot. I play virtual golf cause its cold here, and the other day I decided to warm up in a hot tub and stretch and then go play. What a difference! I gained 30 yards off the tee and didn’t know where to aim. My 7i went from 160 carry to 185. I am going to try flexibility before weight lifting.
Pat
Dec 24, 2014 at 6:10 pm
Good luck to Steve in his recovery. I have herniated disks in my back and know what he is going through. Hopefully the surgery was done correctly that way he can still be successful on tour. Best wishes to you and your family.