Tour News
Tour Mash: Schwartzel’s Valspar Victory, Bishop’s Big Reveal
Schwartzel Outduels Haas In Playoff For Valspar Championship
The 6th playoff of the 2015-16 PGA Tour season came down to a battle of will between Bill Haas and Charl Schwartzel.
While Haas struggled to a 1-over-par 72 on the day, Schwartzel made six birdies en route to a 67 on a blustery Sunday in Palm Harbor, Florida. One of those was a 65-foot bomb on the hourglass-shaped 13th green, the first of three birds over the closing holes that would stake him to the clubhouse lead at 7-under.
Although Bill Haas had a decent record as a front-runner, he was unable to close the door over the final stretch at Innisbrook’s Copperhead course.
Related: See the clubs Schwartzel used to win.
Ted Bishop’s Book
Ted Bishop’s time as PGA of America president ended a month early in 2014, when he was dismissed by that organization after he called Ian Poulter a “lil girl” on Twitter for Poulter’s tweet against Nick Faldo (trust us, it was a complicated 48 hours). Nearly two years later, Bishop is poised to self-publish a book titled Unfriended: The Power Brokers, Political Correctness and Hyprocrisy in Golf. Word on the street is that the PGA of America requested a review copy, was rebuffed, and may now be considering legal action.
A leader of any organization needs to keep the finger well back of the trigger button and Bishop didn’t do that. In addition, the squabble between Poulter and Faldo wasn’t Bishop’s fight, so why he chose to comment is uncertain. That said, were his words enough to warrant a dismissal, just one month out from his term’s end? That’s what makes this broken relationship so compelling, 18 months later. If this book goes to press in the summer of 2016, as Bishop anticipates, our guess is that a major publishing house will get its hands on the manuscript.
Hend Returns For More At True Thailand Classic
Three splendid stories came out of Thailand last week. Scott Hend, runner-up in the event in 2015, closed strong with a 68 to secure a one-stroke victory.
Runner-up Piya Swangarunporn sizzled in Round 4, scratching seven birdies and and an eagle onto his scorecard to move from 11th place to solo second on Sunday and earn Asian Tour playing privileges through the end of 2017. Thomas Pieters posted a dandy of his own on the last day, a 68, to claim a third-place finish and a boost into the top-64 in the world rankings, securing one of 64 spots in the PGA Tour’s WGC-Match Play Championship this month in Texas.
The day belonged to Hend, however, as the long-baller from Australia eclipsed last year’s second spot with a rock-solid 68 over the final 18 holes, etching five birdies against one bogey. A three-putt par on the 18th green, after two mighty three-metals found the putting surface, was enough to earn a champagne shower from his manager.
“GET ME A TOWEL!”
HOW ABOUT A TROPHY INSTEAD? CONGRATULATIONS SCOTT HEND, WINNER OF THE 2016 #THAILANDCLASSIC. HTTPS://T.CO/WYM1YFCRTP
— THE EUROPEAN TOUR (@EUROPEANTOUR) MARCH 13, 2016
The victory brought Hend into the top-15 in the Race To Dubai rankings.
Lee Jung-Min and South Korea Win Titles at World Ladies Championship
The Mission Hills’ Olazabal course was the site for Lee Jung-Min’s marathon, 27-hole Sunday and 8th career professional victory. Lee finished off the second half of Round 3 early, then stormed off with eight birdies for 66 and a one-stroke victory over Lee Seung-Hyun. Seung-Hyun came to the final hole with a chance at birdie to win outright. Like Jung-Min, she stumbled with a bogey, missing out on a playoff.
South Korean golfers claimed the top-five spots and 10 of the first 13 at the event, which was sanctioned by the European, Korean and Chinese tours. In addition, Jung-Min and partner Ko Jin-Young spirited away the team competition by the sizable margin of 15 strokes, over runners-up France (Gwladys Nocera and Celine Herbin.)
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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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Ronald Montesano
Mar 15, 2016 at 9:01 am
Francis,
Thank you for your comment. We will all learn something when this book comes out.
Facebook Guys Up Top–No shouting…Keep those all-caps toned down.
francis donohue
Mar 15, 2016 at 6:27 am
only an insider can share the truth about this organization. Self serving is an under statement.