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The DailyWRX: What’s buzzing on social media (4/21/2020)

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The week got off to a hopeful start with some fun happenings in the golf social media world. The lockdown boredom has transformed our community into wizard content creators, and I must say, even the mundane is becoming entertaining.

Pat Perez is honoring MJ in a proper way…

I have met Pat a couple of times and he is as nitty-gritty in person as he is in the media. I love this guy, and not only did he give the nod to my favorite pair of Jordans, but he also gave the nod to my old favorite California Cabernet…when I was still imbibing of course. #thelastdance

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Who would win this Battle Royale? I pick Colin and Rory but that Wolff/BK duo looks like they actually belong in a WCW Battle Royale…

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Decisions, decisions. ????

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Golf DaVinci Code…

Is this Seve’s Open Championship golf ball? Do you believe? Do the clues lead us to the truth? I like to live in a world where this is the ball. Life’s more entertaining when I eliminate speculation and just decide things are what I want them to be—like the Loch Ness Monster. Nessy is real and resides in Florida now with his cats, per my opinion. BTW the Scottish Golf Museum IG is epic.

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Came across this golf ball in a box this morning, and with it a mystery probably never to be solved, but thought I'd share it. Nick de Paul caddied for Seve Ballesteros for several years. I had heard through a friend of Nick's that he still had a very special golf ball. When Seve won The Open at St Andrews in 1984 (remember that fist pump!) Nick picked the winning ball out of the hole. And he kept it. If you find the video online you'll Seve walk away from the hole after the putt, and Nick putting the flagstick back in. He knew what it was but he had never written anything down about it. My friend told him he should. Sadly Nick passed away on December 31 2018. And a few months later some of his Estate was put up for public auction in Philadelphia. It wasn't catalogued well but in one of the photos there was a golf ball. With the exact same markings Seve used. There was no sign of any other ball in any of the photos. So I bid on that lot. And won. However I later learnt there was another lot that hadn't been shown. A glove and a ball with a letter from Nick saying this was the winning glove and ball from the 84 Open. I'm still trying to authenticate details about that other lot. But the mystery for me is why Nick kept the ball that I have. Why keep 2 of Seve's golf balls? Okay if the other one was The Open winning ball of course you would! So what is the significance of the ball I have? Thinking it was very important for Nick to have kept it. Thinking I will never know, but nice to speculate! Nick also won The Masters with Seve and caddied for him in Ryder Cups.

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Brandel has a way of making a bunch of sense…like all the time.

BC was back on Twitter again stoking the “how we judge greatness debate.” In this episode, he was sticking up for Greg Norman who “only” won two majors but spent 6+ years at #1. Do major wins really matter as much as we want them to? Regardless, TW still owns the planet, whether you care about that number or not. LOL.

McDonalds DC is pretty damn good…..

I mean it’s not FDA approved, but JD does make a strong point. Not for Coronavirus, but for wellness in general, there is something to unpack here.

 

For the hot SM gossip, DM @johnny_wunder

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  1. geohogan

    Apr 22, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    Jack Nicklaus competed against the likes of Lee Trevino, Gary Player, Arnold Palmer,
    Tom Watson; all Hall of Fame multiple Major winners.

    World ranking is marketing BS, just as Fedex cup rankings is same.

    Level of Competition has varied over the decades. IMO no one competed against the best
    in history of the game, longer than the GOAT, Jack Nicklaus.
    Most majors is icing on the cake.

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5 fall golf trip destinations you should book right now

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The 2024 golf season is in full swing with the warm weather settling in and those long summer days right around the corner, but what if we told you that you should be thinking about golf this fall? While it may seem to be a ways away, now is the perfect time to start putting together your end-of-season fall golf trip

Courses are in great shape, the weather is more enjoyable as temps cool off, and your golf game is in peak condition after playing all summer! The best part about fall golf trips is that there are some great deals to be found at golf destinations across the country! Additionally, you can get away to the Caribbean on an all-inclusive trip or travel across the pond for some links golf in the UK or Ireland before the end of their golf season in October. 

If you are happy to stay stateside this fall, here are the best golf destinations you should book for your fall trip.

Myrtle Beach, SC 

Commonly known as the “Golf Capital of the World”, this coastal destination is home to over 200 golf courses making it the ideal location for a golf trip! If you’re looking for golf and accommodation onsite, choose from a wide range of resorts including favorites like Barefoot and Legends. Alternatively, you could rent a house or stay by the beach and play top tracks like Caledonia, Grande Dunes, Pine Lakes, True Blue, TPC Myrtle Beach and many more! With a plethora of options, you will be able to customize your trip to stay within budget! Fall in South Carolina is a golfer’s paradise with minimal rain, sunny skies, and temperatures in the low 80s (dipping into the 70s in later fall with lower humidity), the perfect combination for a golf trip.

Scottsdale, AZ 

If you’ve never played golf in the desert, fall is the best time to do so and there is no better selection of desert layouts than Scottsdale. With a wide variety of golf resorts, courses, and attractions, it is easy to see why many professional golfers call this place home. Enjoy a golf and city trip with a stay close to the nightlife in Old Town and a tour of the local courses like Raven, McCormick Ranch, and Ocotillo. Head north of the city with a resort stay at The Westin Kierland or Hyatt Regency and play some Championship courses like TPC Scottsdale, Troon North, or Grayhawk. Or head out to the fabulous We-Ko-Pa Resort  and Golf Club and indulge in the ultimate desert golf experience. The weather in Scottsdale will be very warm (mid to high 80s), with cloudless skies and green grass contrasting the desert landscape.

Orlando, FL 

The golf mecca in the state of Florida, Orlando is a great golf destination any time of the year, but fall is really where it flourishes. Course conditions are impeccable, the weather is warm with fading humidity, and there are a multitude of off-course activities for the whole family. Stay & play at some of the best golf resorts like Reunion and Omni Championsgate or tick off a bucket list course when you visit Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill. A few other reasons this destination is so popular is the wide variety of rental houses throughout the area, perfect for a large group and the quality courses to choose from including Waldorf Astoria, Celebration, Shingle Creek, and the three Disney courses! With easy accessibility through the MCO Airport, Orlando is a no-brainer for a fall golf trip.

Las Vegas, NV 

PAIUTE GOLF RESORT – LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

A destination often overlooked when it comes to golf, Las Vegas in the fall is a wonderful treat! A stay on the iconic Las Vegas Strip gives you a wide range of 3 to 5-star hotel options within walking distance to the city’s biggest entertainment venues, casinos, restaurants, and more! For golf options, you will need to travel outside of the city (roughly 20 mins) to play some incredible desert layouts like Rio Secco, Revere, Cascata, and the trio of courses at Paiute Golf Resort. If you fancy a longer day trip, you can always take the hour-long drive up to Mesquite and play Wolf Creek and Conestoga for a pure desert golf experience. 

Alabama – Robert Trent Jones Trail 

If you’re a golf nerd (like me) and you’re looking for something a little different for your trip, look no further than the incredible RTJ Trail in Alabama. The Trail spans 11 different locations across the state with over 400 holes of golf all designed by legendary course designer Robert Trent Jones, Sr. The more popular courses on the trail are in Birmingham, Montgomery, and Auburn, making it perfect for an extended trip. Some of the best courses on the trail include Ross Bridge, Grand National (2 courses) and Capitol Hill (3 courses).Weather-wise, fall is the best time to hit the trail with average temps hovering around 80s (dipping into the 70s as fall goes on) with a limited amount of rainfall. The summer months are usually where the pricing is the highest so you can find the best deals in the fall with courses still in good condition. 

There has already been a huge uptick in fall golf trip bookings, so make sure to start planning now to get the travel dates and tee times you want for your group! 

Editor’s note: This article is presented in partnership with Golfbreaks. When you make a purchase through links in this article, GolfWRX may earn an affiliate commission. 

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Photos from the 2024 Wells Fargo Championship

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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.

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See what GolfWRXers are saying about our Wells Fargo Championship photos in the forums.

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SuperStroke acquires Lamkin Grips

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SuperStroke announced today its purchase of 100-year-old grip maker Lamkin Grips, citing the company’s “heritage of innovation and quality.”

“It is with pride and great gratitude that we announce Lamkin, a golf club grip brand with a 100-year history of breakthrough design and trusted products, is now a part of the SuperStroke brand,” says SuperStroke CEO Dean Dingman. “We have always had the utmost respect for how the Lamkin family has put the needs and benefits of the golfer first in their grip designs. If there is a grip company that is most aligned with SuperStroke’s commitment to uncompromised research, design, and development to put the most useful performance tools in the hands of golfers, Lamkin has been that brand. It is an honor to bring Lamkin’s wealth of product innovation into the SuperStroke family.”

Elver B. Lamkin founded the company in 1925 and produced golf’s first leather grips. The company had been family-owned and operated since that point, producing a wide array of styles, such as the iconic Crossline.

According to a press release, “The acquisition of Lamkin grows and diversifies SuperStroke’s proven and popular array of grip offerings with technology grounded in providing golfers optimal feel and performance through cutting-edge design and use of materials, surface texture and shape.”

CEO Bob Lamkin will stay on as a board member and will continue to be involved with the company.

“SuperStroke has become one of the most proven, well-operated, and pioneering brands in golf grips and we could not be more confident that the Lamkin legacy, brand, and technology is in the best of hands to continue to innovate and lead under the guidance of Dean Dingman and his remarkably capable team,” Lamkin said.

Related: Check out our 2014 conversation with Bob Lamkin, here: Bob Lamkin on the wrap grip reborn, 90 years of history

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