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The 19th Hole: Rees Jones says “The PGA Championship should be played outside the U.S.”

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In this PGA Championship edition, host Michael Williams goes one-on-one with Rees Jones, who’s the son of Bellerive Country Club course designer Robert Trent Jones. Rees talks about his work to update the course in 2005 and how it will play for this week’s championship. Also featured is Bellerive CC Director of Golf Michael Tucker, and legendary former USGA official Dean Knuth, now of “Knuth Golf.”

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  1. Art Williams

    Aug 10, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    Last I looked it’s the PGA of America. Seems it should be contested in the USA. Perhaps Rees wants to push one of his courses elsewhere in the world.

  2. BD57

    Aug 9, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    It’s not the championship of the “International PGA,” it’s the championship of the American PGA.

    The British PGA had its Championship at Wentworth this year, the Australian PGA held its tournament in Queensland, Portugal is going to hold its Masters tournament in Portugal, the British Masters will be in England …

    Notice a trend here, Rees?

  3. Jamie

    Aug 9, 2018 at 3:30 pm

    The opinion of an America-hating mediocre designer who would never make it on his own merit since nothing he does is appealing or enjoyable should not be published on WRX.

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Tour Edge Exotics mini driver review + TaylorMade Spider ZT Max first look – Club Junkie

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On this episode of Club Junkie, I put the new Tour Edge Exotics Mini Driver to the test and break down the performance, forgiveness, distance, and where it fits compared to a traditional driver or strong fairway wood. If you have been curious about adding a mini driver to the bag, this one is worth a look.

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Club Junkie: Ping i540 irons review + L.A.B. VZN.1i putters and Graphite Design shaft sightings

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On this episode of Club Junkie, I dive into the brand-new Ping i540 irons and talk about where they fit in the lineup, their performance on the course, and who I think they are really made for. There is a lot to love — and maybe one complaint in the new i540 irons.

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