Tour News
Tour Mash: Bubba’s win, Leishman dominates in South Africa, Sergio steals one in Vietnam
Bubba’s Bahamian Breakthrough At Hero World Challenge
Bubba Watson’s course record lasted less than a day, but that’s about the only recognition the two-time Masters champion left behind in the Bahamas. Although Justin Rose’s 10-under 62 on Sunday eclipsed the single-round total that Watson and Paul Casey had recorded on Saturday, Bubba’s Sunday 66 gave him a three-stroke edge over Patrick Reed for the win. Rickie Fowler was another stroke back in third, while Jordan Spieth closed with 67 on Sunday to claim the fourth spot.
What If… Bubba’s approach wedge on the 4th hole Saturday had not obeyed and bounced into the hole for eagle? Would the Georgian have gone on the tear that led to 63 and the overnight lead? Raise a glass to obedient golf balls in 2016 for all!
Holman Wins Aussie Order of Merit and PGA In Same Day
Nathan Holman gathered up more Aussie pride as he joined countrymen Peter Senior and Matt Jones as winners of the three 2015 Australian major titles. Harold Varner III of the U.S. and Dylan Frittelli of South Africa were two of the third-round co-leaders, but Chambers Bay-like conditions (strong winds and dried-out linksy turf) dropped them into a tie for first with Holman at even-par 288 at day’s end. Matters were settled quickly as only the champion managed a par on the first playoff hole.
What If… Nathan Holman had lost the playoff after bogeying his final two holes to tie Varner III and Frittelli at even-par? Dude would have missed out on full European Tour membership, along with entry into the 2016 British Open and the WGC events.
Leishman Runs Off With Nedbank Golf Challenge
Marc Leishman lost a playoff for The Open Championship title last summer. In the interim, he consolidated those lessons and made good on his potential at the Nedbank. Paired with proven champion Henrik Stenson on Sunday, the Australian pro went on a 10-hole tear of 6-under to separate himself from the Swede and all others. Leishman finished up at 19-under, six shots clear of the runner-up. Robert Streb left a lot of money in South Africa. His final-hole double bogey dropped him from solo third to a fourth-place tie. Ouch.
What If… The 15th hole scores were reversed? Leish made birdie while Stenny made bogey, increasing the lead from 3 to 5 strokes, putting an end to the drama. Go the other way and we have a one-shot margin, with momentum back in Henrik’s hands.
Brandt Jobe Takes Champions Tour Q-School Medal
A cadre of PGA Tour veterans snatched the first four all-exempt spots at the 2015 Qualifying School at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions course. Brandt Jobe preserved the lead he held on Friday and Saturday, winning Q-School by one stroke over Willie Wood, Tom Byrum and José Cóceres. Despite never winning on the regular tour (something the three runners-up had accomplished), Jobe found two late-round birdies to reclaim the top spot. Claiming the last full exemption was true journeyman Mike Grob. Two late birdies lifted the Montanan over former Champions Tour winner John Riegger into the fifth spot by one shot.
What If… Jobe’s birdies had been bogies? He wasn’t exactly on fire on Sunday, and a late-round foozle might have easily dropped him to 15-under, completely out of the fully exempt club.
Sergio Back Atop Podium At Ho Tram Open In Vietnam
Sergio Garcia came out of a four-man playoff with a smile on his face, returning to the winner’s circle 23 months after his Qatar Masters victory. While the Spaniard did his best to give away the Asian Tour event on the penultimate hole, making double bogey to drop into the four-way tie for first, he drained an unexpected snake from 35 feet on the first extra hole to extend the playoff. After Thaworn Wiratchant and Wen-tang Lin were eliminated with pars on that hole, Himmat Rai tapped in a short birdie putt to move to a second hole of sudden victory. Unfortunately for Rai, he drove into the underbrush and could not match Sergio’s par.
What If… Garcia had missed the 35-footer on the first playoff hole and Rai had tapped in for the win? It would have been another bitter giveaway for the Iberian, for whom so much has been expected.
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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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