Tour News
Monday Tour Mash: DJ completes the comback, Inbee edges Ko
Rory, Indy, Happy, Rory
Can we get an infrared of Rory’s club launch sequence? Infrareds of shots are so… Friday.
Tossing clubs into El Charco de Doral is trend-setting.
As is landing (crashing) a plane on a fairway.
And throwing down in a hospital with an ex-game show host in a rematch of “The Thrilla In Vanilla.”
And speaking of Rory, please tell me that he did not put a water-logged three iron back in his bag, after Aquaman did him the favor of returning it.
What Happened To Matching Birdies?
Saturday brought us matching aces from Dustin Johnson…
And J.B. Holmes.
Anticipating a dramatic birdie battle on Sunday between two of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters entering their prime, what we instead got was Holmes struggling and Johnson showing enviable consistency.
Holmes had a 5-stroke lead on Saturday night, but five wouldn’t hold up. For Johnson, the best part of the win was not the comeback aspect.
Related: See the clubs Dustin Johnson used to win.
[quote_box_center]”First as a dad, definitely, is the most special (smiling),” Johnson said. “You know, Paulina and Tatum were waiting for me when I got done. That was the best part of the day for sure.”[/quote_box_center]
Tatum? Did not know that. No word on whether Englebert, Tanner Boyle, Lupus and the rest of the Bad News Bears were as happy for D.J.
For J.B., on the other hand, you have to wonder if he has put the brain surgery leave of absence behind and is now as frustrated as the next pro at his inability to close the deal.
Stay tuned.
I’ma Be Inbee
Lydia Ko will not pull a Mickey Wright or a Byron Nelson and win nearly every event she enters in 2015. Well, she might, but Inbee Park will have a say in the matter.
Park, the “It” girl of 2013 — the one who nearly won all five major championships in women’s golf and was the most impressive No. 1 before Lydia came along — reminded all of us that she can golf that ball.
Park captured the HSBC Women’s Champions in by a pair of strokes over Ko. Lydia won the battle of birdies on day four (she made five, against two from Park), but lost the war of bogies (making three against zero for Park.)
American Stacy Lewis struggled in yet another final round, placing a distant third. These days, when I think Lewis, I see Jim Furyk and I hope it’s not a permanent condition for the best American golfer in the women’s game.
Change Your Clothes, Pack Your Bags, Win A Playoff
[quote_box_center]“You know, the odds were not that good, you know, but I changed. I had everything ready to go to the airport, and you know, almost was very satisfied with a third finish. You know, and suddenly it changed, and here I am. And I’m very, very pleased. You know, I don’t think I’m going to sleep tonight.”[/quote_box_center]
Good thing Alex Cejka hung around to watch Emiliano Grillo and Jon Curran inexplicably bogey the easy, par-five 18th to create a five-man playoff with Cejka, Sam Saunders and Tim Petrovic. Saunders had the best look at birdie on the first playoff hole, but he needed the eight footer to tie Cejka, who moments prior had knocked down a 12-footer to eliminate three men. Saunders pushed the putt right and Cejka had his first PGA Tour title.
Rich People Problems
Just to be clear, we’re talking talent, not money. Did you hear about the Paganas? They’re the couple who scored matching aces last Friday in Port St. Lucie.
According to Mrs. Pagana’s teaching pro, she had been “struggling with proper weight shift before her tee shot, and I told her not to hang too long on her left side.” So Barb dunked her tee ball, on her way to 91 81 71!!
Hey, pro, how much could the six-time club champ have been struggling if she shot 71?
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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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Tour Photo Galleries
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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Tex
Mar 10, 2015 at 3:34 pm
Rich in talent not money? Obviously you didn’t see the Pine Valley hat the guy is wearing……
Ronald Montesano
Mar 10, 2015 at 9:09 pm
See, Tex, I knew that you knew that I knew..something.
I figure that folks in Florida playing high-end clubs and being six-time club champs there had plenty of lettuce, enough to make it rain salad. I decided to play up the rich in talent angle over the obvious rich in money one. Good eyes on you to notice the Pine Valley hat. Unless he bought it on Crump Cup Sunday, he has played it or belongs there, confirming your suspicion. Keep writing, friend.
RM
ParHunter
Mar 10, 2015 at 7:31 am
If that is an Infrared video of Rory then he must be Zombie as his body is already cold! Infrared cameras (or thermal cameras) show the heat an object emits.
The ‘infrared’ video of Rory is just an effect applied to a normal video.
Ronald Montesano
Mar 10, 2015 at 8:58 am
Excellent point. Thanks for helping us with the due diligence. Now, if I can get my hands on that club-toss footage, I can apply the same effect, correct?
RM
Bunty
Mar 10, 2015 at 6:00 am
I thought it was a bloke on first look as well
Rich
Mar 10, 2015 at 3:27 am
I can’t believe how the one and only Facebook comment ended up here. I’ve had comments not posted on here for whatever reason and this comment gets through? How offensive? Inbee Park is one of the best players on the planet you fool. She would run rings around you, no matter which tees.
Ronald Montesano
Mar 10, 2015 at 8:59 am
Inbee Park is certainly one of the top five women professionals in the world. Following her around is an educational experience. I’m glad that you pointed that out, Rich.