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5 Things We Learned: Day 4 of the PGA Championship
I’ve never been more happy to be incorrect. Jimmy Walker is an excellent champion for the PGA of America, and a deserving member of the major championship club. Jason Day made an excellent defense of his 2015 PGA victory and reminded us of the calibre of golfer he became last year. The weather gods decided that enough was enough for this championship and allowed it to run its course. As for the rest, well, 5 things stood out today and here they are.
Four rounds in the 60s aren’t enough
Both Paul Casey and Hideki Matsuyama avoided scores in the 70s this week at Baltusrol, yet neither figured in the outcome. Casey tied for 10th at 7-under par, while Matsuyama tied for 4th at 9-under. Consistent play is no longer the key to a major championship; going low in at least one round is a necessity these days. Jason Day and Jimmy Walker also had four rounds in the 60s, but each one found a 65 along the way.
This is what the perfect amount of spin looks like.#ShotOfTheDay https://t.co/j8rUcnkYab
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 30, 2016
A lot of noise was heard this week…
…from golfers heretofore unproven in major championships. In addition to Matsuyama’s excellent play, we had Daniel Summerhays do him one better. The Ute via Brigham Young University qualified into the 2017 Masters with his stellar Sunday 67-66, good for solo third place. Brooks Koepka equaled his 2014 U.S. Open 4th-place tie, suggesting that he should challenge for one of these majors before too long.
Eagle Alert! ???? #PGAChamp https://t.co/4WyNrKeXdK
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) July 30, 2016
Greenkeepers work miracles
We’ve seen this before, and it never gets old. There should have been no human way that this tournament saw a completion on Sunday. A river ran through the Merion East course, not far away, and yet 86 golfers were somehow able to complete not 18, but 36 holes over the lower course at Baltusrol in one day. The next time you have an idea on how your home course/club should be kept up, defer to the professionals. They know their job.
Play has resumed at the #PGAChamp.
Big shout out to the Baltusrol Grounds Crew for getting us up and running. pic.twitter.com/XD62KHEdcP
— PGA Championship (@PGAChampionship) July 29, 2016
Jason Day is never done
Three strokes back with one to play, iron-iron to 18th green, 18-foot putt for eagle and boom! There went Jimmy Walker’s stroll up the final fairway. Like Phil Mickelson a few weeks back at Royal Troon, Day knows he didn’t win, but he has to feel that he did way more than lose. Makes you wonder what he might have done in Rio (cough, Zika, cough).
This is why he's world No. 1.#QuickHits https://t.co/2kJMEGzMTI
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) July 31, 2016
Jimmy Walker captures the stars
Much has been made of his hobby of interstellar photography. On Sunday, Walker grabbed a major golf star and gave us a full portrait of the golfer that he has become. He was given an opportunity to capture a major championship and he completed the task. After nine consecutive pars, Walker made three birdies on the first eight inward holes to open a three-stroke lead. Even when Jason Day tossed an #EyeHaka at him, Walker refused to yield. No bogeys over his final 27 holes on Sunday, a total of five on the week; that’s how a major champion do.
Major.
Champion. #PGAChamp https://t.co/jGV8Ze9r9H
— PGA.COM (@PGAcom) July 31, 2016
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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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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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Friends
Aug 1, 2016 at 3:51 pm
But you have to wonder………….. what would have happened if the groupings had been arranged the traditional way. If JW and JDay had played together, whoooooot then?
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 10:48 pm
Yup. Welcome to the 1950s, unavoidable as it was.
dapadre
Aug 1, 2016 at 4:38 am
How does that crow taste Ronald? Need some sauce with that, gets pretty dry after the 3rd bite. I hear Humble pie aides with the digestion. 🙂
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 2:50 pm
You know, the word “probably” leaves things open to interpretation. Props to JW for his work down the stretch, especially with that curve ball that Day threw at him on the last hole.
Cazzo
Aug 1, 2016 at 1:05 am
Way to go Jimmy. Finally gets one. A great one to get, too. Nice going
Matto
Aug 1, 2016 at 12:49 am
Iron iron putt. Not a bad way to play a par 5…….I guess.
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 6:20 am
Eyes aren’t what they used to be. Thanks, Matto.
Howard
Jul 31, 2016 at 10:56 pm
“Jimmy Walker Probably Won’t Win. . . “
Redx
Jul 31, 2016 at 11:44 pm
+1. That’s accountability Howard!
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 6:22 am
Absolutely. Check the link for the first few words of this piece #FullDisclosure #Happy2BeWrong
BH
Jul 31, 2016 at 9:57 pm
A couple things: Baltusrol is misspelled in number 5, and Day hit iron-iron on the 18th, not driver-iron.
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 6:26 am
I’m starting to slur my Rs…call me a cab! We’ll get that fixed, and thanks for the extra set of eyes.
kyle
Jul 31, 2016 at 9:18 pm
“The Ute via Brigham Young University”
You obviously haven’t lived in Utah… bad way to word the sentence.
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 6:23 am
I have not lived in Utah. Have I offended an entire population?
Andrew
Aug 1, 2016 at 10:05 am
That’s like saying a Yankee from Boston.
Redx
Jul 31, 2016 at 9:09 pm
JDay far from his best today but at least he managed to summon up something to add some spark as a OWGR#1 should. Well closed out by Walker for a worthy win but there is plenty of evidence to support Marcus Fraser’s observations earlier in the week – BR in this era is a pretty one dimensional layout. Same, same, similar…..Reasonably well presented (particularly given the weather as you highlight Ronald) and a strong history but hardly an exciting venue.
Certainly more history, than a future, of hosting majors I expect.
Randy Torres
Jul 31, 2016 at 9:55 pm
This just proves that Day is the best golfer in the world right now. Even on an off day he manages to compete.
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 6:24 am
Not sure of that. He’s in the top three, but he had off days/daze in the first three majors and didn’t compete. He wasn’t nearly as “off” as people will suggest. Off means missed cut or t47.
Scott
Aug 1, 2016 at 12:38 pm
Here we go again. Come on Ron. So is it DJ (and not Jason Day) that is the best golfer in the world? He may be on the best streak for June and July, but I guess that I did not see where he finished on the leader board on Sunday. Oh yeah, packing for the Travelers – on Friday (probably packing on Thursday, actually).
Scott
Aug 1, 2016 at 12:40 pm
Are you saying that Jason is not the best golfer in the world or that he was not off? So is it DJ (and not Jason Day) that is the best golfer in the world? He may be on the best streak for June and July, but I guess that I did not see where he finished on the leader board on Sunday. Oh yeah, packing for the Travelers – on Friday (probably packing on Thursday, actually). unless you were getting that he was no really “off”. In that way, I would agree.
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 2:49 pm
I’m saying that he was not as off as might have been supposed. On the other note, saying that someone is #1 is arbitrary. We got so used to Tiger being #1 for so long that we want to project a long-term #1 on the latest, greatest thing. Jason and Justin are certainly the top two golfers in the world right now. Henrik could be in the discussion, as could a number of other golfers, for the third spot.
Scott
Aug 2, 2016 at 10:35 am
Thank Ron. Sorry, I did not understand what you meant. Yes, Tiger set an unbelievable bar for being a number 1 player. It is unfair to project that level of play on anyone else. I would agree that Day probably was not “off”, even though he did not feel as prepared as he would like. I think that Steve Carlton the Phillies HOF pitcher, said that he had his best stuff 1 out of every 4 or 5 starts. I assume that would hold true to most golfers also.
Redx
Aug 1, 2016 at 5:15 pm
Ronald. Give the man his due. OWGR#1 pure and simple. Has won more events in the last year. Plays a tight schedule and has a strong record in the major events. The official rankings may not be perfect but they do cut through the arbitrary type of assessment you seem to be pushing here.
Wether he can maintain the position is the subjective question, not wether he is currently #1.
john
Jul 31, 2016 at 8:48 pm
didn’t jason hit iron, then iron on 18?
leon
Jul 31, 2016 at 8:58 pm
Yep, two irons and a putt, amazing
Ronald Montesano
Aug 1, 2016 at 6:25 am
In process of rectifying this oversight. As revealed above, eyes aren’t what they used to be 🙁