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Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson to square off in the Philippines for charity

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8 years ago

Oct 26, 2016

Rory McIlroy was slated to compete against Jason Day in “Battle for a Cause,” an exhibition match at Pradera Verde Golf and Country Club in Pampanga in the Philippines on November 29. But with Day on the DL due to a back injury, Dustin Johnson is stepping up to take the Australian’s spot in the 18-hole charity match.

“It should be a lot of fun,” Johnson told reporters at the WGC-HSBC Champions Wednesday. “I like playing against Rory, and I’ve never been to the Philippines.”

“It will be a cool match,” McIlroy said. “I’m happy that Dustin wanted to come and take part. Obviously, it was going to be Jason, and it would have been special for him with his ties to the Philippines. It’s a place I’ve never been. I’ve met a lot of Filipino people along the way that are always nice and courteous and welcoming, and I’m looking forward to that hospitality in Manila.”

The “Battle” will also include a gala dinner and auction the prior evening, November 28. Up for bid at the typhoon relief-focused event: the opportunity to caddie for McIlroy or Johnson for nine holes of the match.

McIlroy was supposed to play Rickie Fowler in a head-to-head match in Detroit last summer, but plans for that duel never got off the ground, and the Day-McIlroy dual was pegged for the Philippines due to Jason Day’s maternal connection to the region.

Johnson was scheduled to tee it up at Tiger Woods Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas during the first week of December, but has relinquished his spot.

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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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6 days ago

Apr 23, 2024

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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.

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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage

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2 weeks ago

Apr 16, 2024

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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.

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Photos from the 2024 Valero Texas Open

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4 weeks ago

Apr 1, 2024

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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.