Tour News
Tour Mash: Rickie holds on, Fichardt surprises
It was a light week for professional golf around the world. Tours were in transition across the globe, leaving just three events up for grabs in South Africa, Thailand and Florida. Each event offered its own brand of drama, along with an uber heart-warming story. Try not to tear up over this week’s mash; if you do, we understand.
PGA Tour: Fowler holds on for title at Honda Classic
Fowler…Fowler? It was getting to that Ferris Bueller point, wondering if Rickie Fowler was absent or present when it came to individual crunch time. The Oklahoma State product was 10-over when leading a tournament after three rounds throughout his professional career, and has been known more as an opening act than a closer.
The 28-year-old, U.S.-Ryder Cupper closed the door on Sunday with a four-stroke victory over college teammate Morgan Hoffmann and Gary Woodland. It wasn’t a pretty finish, as Fowler found water and sand on the final two holes. Fortunately, Woodland played worse over the closing stretch and the winner’s earlier work was enough to seal the deal.
Related: Fowler’s Winning WITB
Fowler entered Sunday with a four-stroke lead over Tyrell Hatton of England, then played a head-scratcher of a front nine (two birdies, two bogeys, one double) to open the door to challengers. Just as quickly, Fowler posted three birdies on the first seven inward holes, establishing a gap that he would preserve until the end. Hatton struggled early, but recovered enough to join a seven-player tie for fourth.
"Be really good."
It is, Rickie. #QuickHits pic.twitter.com/tMviBLVLbm
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 26, 2017
European Tour: Joburg Open for Fichardt in 54 holes
If you’re a betting golf fan, start picking the cold cuts each week on the European Tour. For the second time in three weeks, a golfer on the furthest thing from a hot streak came out on top. Darren Fichardt, playing a home-country event in Johannesburg, South Africa, committed to a “play through it” strategy, and it paid off sooner than he anticipated.
Fichardt had a tie for the 36-hole lead when all weather broke loose. Lightning was joined by rain, which led to flooding and an abandonment of Saturday’s play. When Sunday was delayed by two hours, the elimination of 18 holes was authorized.
In Round 3, Fichardt had four birdies and began to distance himself from the pursuit. His co-leader at day’s start, Paul Waring, and Stuart Manley reeled him in, both finishing at 14-under par. When Fichardt bogeyed the 17th hole, a playoff seemed imminent.
Just as quickly as the previous day’s lightning strikes, the 41-year-old Fichardt stuffed his approach in tight at the last, then dropped the birdie putt to claim his fifth European Tour title. All three combatants qualified for the 2017 Open Championship with their finishes.
The five best shots from today.#JoburgOpen2017 pic.twitter.com/9y6nBBjnqM
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) February 26, 2017
LPGA: Honda LPGA Thailand to Yang for second time
Amy Yang finished one agonizing stroke off the medal platform in Rio last summer. Part of the South Korean juggernaut that challenges week in and out for LPGA supremacy, Yang got back on the winners train in Thailand, posting four rounds in the 60s for a five-stroke win over compatriot So Yeon Ryu.
On Day 4 of the event that Yang had first won in 2015, only Lexi Thompson was able to go lower than the 68 that Yang and Ryu posted. Thompson and Danielle Kang ended up as low Americans, tied for fourth at 13-under. Sei Young Kim finished solo third at 15-under, while Ryu signed for 17-under. Yang’s 22-under total established a new tournament record.
ICYMI: @hondalpgath final round highlights where Amy Yang set a tournament record with a 22-under par winning score. pic.twitter.com/CiWjS5hYVr
— #CMEFinalStretch ???? (@LPGA) February 26, 2017
LPGA Sisterhood Support for @tiffjoh
Tiffany Joh, by all accounts, is awesome. Plays piano, surfs, raps, smiles a lot, engages with fans. She also received the inimitable news that her battle with melanoma was successful, and she is cancer-free. A bunch of her closest mates on tour got together to celebrate the news.
Caution: some of the lyrics in the chosen song are Not Safe For Work (or children) #NSFW.
Bring on March @tiffjoh. We miss you ??@mogarita8 @Marina_Deee @TheVickyHurst @hannahburkegolf @MariaJoUribe @TheJanePark @LPGA @GoProANZ pic.twitter.com/9vGi6M3y88
— Alison Whitaker (@AliWhitakerGolf) February 24, 2017
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News
Photos from the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
GolfWRX is live this week at the Wells Fargo Championship as a field of the world’s best golfers descend upon Charlotte, North Carolina, hoping to tame the beast that is Quail Hollow Club in this Signature Event — only Scottie Scheffler, who is home awaiting the birth of his first child, is absent.
From the grounds at Quail Hollow, we have our usual assortment of general galleries and WITBs — including a look at left-hander Akshay Bhatia’s setup. Among the pullout albums, we have a look inside Cobra’s impressive new tour truck for you to check out. Also featured is a special look at Quail Hollow king, Rory McIlroy.
Be sure to check back throughout the week as we add more galleries.
General Albums
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Monday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #1
- 2024 Wells Fargo Championship – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Akshay Bhatia – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matthieu Pavon – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Keegan Bradley – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Webb Simpson – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Emiliano Grillo – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Taylor Pendrith – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Kevin Tway – WITB – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
Pullout Albums
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rory McIlroy – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- New Cobra equipment truck – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Eric Cole’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Custom Cameron putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Matt Kuchar’s custom Bettinardi – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Justin Thomas – driver change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler – putter change – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Rickie Fowler’s new custom Odyssey Jailbird 380 putter – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Tommy Fleetwood testing a TaylorMade Spider Tour X (with custom neck) – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
- Cobra Darkspeed Volition driver – 2024 Wells Fargo Championship
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Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
GolfWRX is on site this week in McKinney, Texas, at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson (FKA the AT&T Byron Nelson).
Last year at TPC Craig Ranch, Jason Day ended a five-year winless streak. J-Day is in the field again, as are Jordan Spieth, Tom Kim, and Will Zalatoris.
We have our usual assortment of general galleries, WITBs, and pullout albums for your perusal. As always, we’ll continue to add links to additional albums as they make their way to us from the Lone Star State.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #3
WITB Albums
- Pierceson Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kris Kim – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- David Nyfjall – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Adrien Dumont de Chassart – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Jarred Jetter – North Texas PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Richy Werenski – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Wesley Bryan – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Parker Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Peter Kuest – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Blaine Hale, Jr. – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kelly Kraft – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Rico Hoey – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Pullout Albums
- Adam Scott’s 2 new custom L.A.B. Golf putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Scotty Cameron putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Ben Griffin playing Maxfli golf ball
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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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