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What an unbelievable victory it was for Team USA this weekend! Any golf fan had to be excited with the strong play from everyone on the team and seeing that gold trophy back on US soil was fantastic. I was watching for the golf, but also couldn’t help noticing some of the watches that Team USA was wearing!

Captain Steve Stricker
Rolex Sky-Dweller White Gold and Black (326139-0003 – ~$31,000)
The Sky-Dweller is one of Rolex’s most complicated watches they have ever made. The case is made from white gold and the unique dial is black with the white off-center 24hr ring and white gold numeral hour markers. A fluted white gold Ring Command bezel actually works with the mechanical movement to set the date, time, and additional time zone. A black alligator leather strap gives this discontinued watch a classic look. Made between 2014-2018 this Sky-Dweller has become more and more collectible, currently demanding around $31,000.

Vice Captain Phil Mickelson
Rolex Yacht-Master II in Platinum (116689-0002 – $48,150)
The Yacht-Master II is the largest watch Rolex currently sells, at 44 millimeters. Phil’s model is crafted from white gold and platinum, making it a very heavy piece on the wrist. A Ring Command bezel, made from platinum, works with the Calibre 4161 automatic movement to run the countdown timer function and set the time. A white dial is hand finished and surrounded by white gold hour markers filled with Rolex’s Chromalight luminescent material. The classic Oyster bracelet is made from solid links of white gold with a brushed and polished 2-tone finish.

Vice Captain Davis Love III
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel and Coral Red (124300-0007 – $5,900)
One of the newest Rolex models, released in 2020, the new colorful dials on the Oyster Perpetual have become highly coveted by watch lovers. A Coral Red model like DL3 was wearing will cost you over double the $5,900 retail price on the secondary market. At 41mm this is the largest Oyster Perpetual model in the line. Internally there is Rolex’s Calibre 3230, a self-winding automatic movement with 70 hours power reserve. Made completely out of Rolex’s own 904L Oystersteel, the OP is extremely corrosion resistant and waterproof to 100 meters. An Oyster bracelet attaches the watch to your wrist and contains Rolex’s Oysterclasp  with 5mm Easylink adjustment link.

Patrick Cantlay
Rolex Datejust 41 in Stainless Steel and Black (126334-0017 – $9,650)
The Rolex Datejust is one of the longest running product names in the catalog. Introduced in 1945, it was the first self-winding automatic watch to have a date that changed over instantly at midnight. A 41mm case made of 904L Oystersteel protects a Rolex Calibre 3235 movement that offers 70hrs of power reserve and contains 31 jewels. The iconic Rolex fluted bezel gives the watch a little more bling and is crafted from white gold. An Oyster bracelet is made from matching Oystersteel and comes together with Rolex’s Oysterclasp that features an Easylink extension link to dial in the perfect fit.

Bryson DeChambeau
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Stainless Steel and Coral Red (124300-0007 – $5,900)
Yes, Bryson and David Love III were wearing the same Oyster Perpetual this week! The Coral Red dial is hand-finished and contains white gold hour markers that are filled with Rolex’s own Chromalight luminescent material for easy reading in low light. A domed bezel is made from stainless steel and polished for a mirror-like finish that flows perfectly with the scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. A solid value if you can find one at your Rolex dealer, but be ready to spend over $13,000 for a new one on the secondary market.

Collin Morikawa
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Master Chronometer GMT Worldtimer (220.12.43.22.03.001 – $8,900)
Collin was seen wearing a dressier rose gold De Ville Chronograph during the opening ceremonies but put on this Seamaster Worldtimer to celebrate the victory. Created from stainless steel the 43mm case surrounds a detailed blue dial with a picture of the world at the center. The world is printed on a Grade 5 titanium disc and surrounded by a glass ring with a 24hr scale printed on it. Iconic cities from around the world surround the dial and are color coded to work with the 24hr ring so you can tell the time at any location in the world. The light blue section of the ring denotes daytime hours while the darker blue shows nighttime. Omega designed the Calibre 8938 to run this world time function as well as keep precise local time and contains their CO-AXIAL escapement for better energy transfer. A textured blue rubber strap with contrast stitching keeps the watch securely on the wrist.

Dustin Johnson
Hublot Big Bang UNICO Golf Texalium Blue Carbon (416.YL.5120.VR – ~$27,500)
Limited to just 200 pieces worldwide, the Blue Carbon version of the Big Bang UNICO Golf watch is not seen very often. This extremely complicated HUB 1580 movement not only tells time, but keeps your score on the course. The pushers on the right side of the case are used to track what hole you are on and the score for that hole. Your current total score is displayed just above 6 o’clock and it is all handled mechanically. The case is 45mm and made from Blue Carbon fiber with a Texalium layer that gives the carbon fiber a silver shine to it. The classic Hublot round bezel is made from the same blue carbon fiber and held down with 6 titanium H-screws.

Brooks Koepka
Rolex Daytona “Panda” in Stainless Steel (116500ln-0001 – $13,150)
The most coveted and collectable watch in the world today, say hello to the Rolex Daytona “Panda”. All Daytonas are collectable but the white dial that Brooks was wearing is the classic version with the black ring subdials. Made from 904L Oystersteel, the 40mm case is easy to wear by all but the largest and smallest wrists. The Daytona was introduced in 1963 and is named after the famous road race. The bezel is made from black Cerachrom ceramic and designed to pay homage to the classic 1965 model. Getting one takes a great relationship with your Rolex dealer, get on a waiting list of over 2 years, or pay the $37,500 price they demand on the secondary market.

Justin Thomas
Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi” on Jubilee (126710blro-0001 – $9,700)
The Rolex GMT-Master II is a hard watch to get your hands on and the “Pepsi” versions might be the hardest. The “Pepsi” nickname comes from the uni-directional blue and red Cerachrom ceramic bezel that is very hard to create and took Rolex years to perfect. Made from 904L Oystersteel, the 40mm case has a stainless screw-down case back that gives the GMT a 100m water resistance rating. Inside is Rolex’s own Calibre 3285 self-winding, automatic movement that is Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) certified to be extremely accurate. A Jubilee bracelet gives the watch a slightly flashier look and is made from solid Oystersteel links.

Jordan Spieth
Rolex GMT-Master II White Gold “Pepsi” (116719blro-0001 – ~$39,000)
Jordan kept his watch pretty hidden all week and had nothing on his wrist while spraying champaign on teammates. I found a glimpse of his GMT-Master II under his brown sport coat during the opening ceremonies. If you want an “under the radar” watch, the white gold GMT-Master II is the perfect candidate. Most will see a “Pepsi” dial and think it is a traditional steel model, but those who really know understand how special this watch is. Only made from the end of 2014 through 2018, these are crafted from Rolex’s own white gold alloy. Rolex has its own foundry to ensure that their white gold is durable enough for everyday wear. A classic black dial with white gold hour markers and a date window at 3 o’clock is easy to read. Rolex’s Oyster bracelet is made from 3 flat links of solid white gold and finished in a brushed and polished 2-tone finish. These white gold GMT pieces will command around $39,000 on the secondary market, compared to around $23,000 for a steel model.

Daniel Berger
Rolex Yacht-Master 40 in Rose Gold (126655-0002 – $27,300)
The combination of rose gold and black is pretty stunning on the Yacht-Master 40. Introduced in 2019, Berger has been wearing this piece for a few years now. The case is made from Rolex’s own rose gold alloy that is engineered to not fade or corrode under any daily wear. A screw-down crown on the right side of the case is made from matching rose gold and features Rolex’s Triplock waterproof seals. A bidirectional rose gold bezel contains a matte black Cerachrom ceramic insert with 60-minute graduated markings. A black rubber Oysterflex strap encases “blades” of titanium and nickel that add durability to the strap. The strap also features a patented cushioning system to add comfort and Rolex’s Oysterclasp in matching rose gold.

Not everyone wore something on their wrist, I did not see any of these players or vice captains wearing a watch during the Ryder Cup.

  • Xander Scheuffele
  • Scottie Scheffler
  • Tony Finau
  • Harris English
  • Zach Johnson
  • Fred Couples
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  1. Rodc

    Sep 30, 2021 at 5:50 pm

    How interesting all are wearing a European watch.

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  2. geohogan

    Sep 30, 2021 at 4:18 pm

    My Apple series 6 can give me an ECG over important putts
    Somethings a Rolex only dreams of.
    eat your heart out Bryson.

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  3. Garrett

    Sep 29, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    If a Casio is cool enough for the lunch lady, it’s cool enough for me too.

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Five Things We Learned: Friday at the PGA Championship

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Early on Friday morning, a vendor working for the PGA Championship was struck and killed by a tournament shuttle bus. Nearly at the same time, as he arrived for his second round of tournament play, Scottie Scheffler attempted to detour around the scene, and was arrested, booked, then released. Somehow, Scheffler returned to Valhalla and played his second round of the tournament. Despite the jokes and memes of some in the golf industry, the tournament took a back seat to life and humanity on Friday morning. Our prayers are with the family and friends of the vendor, as well as with all involved.

Day two of Valhalla’s fourth PGA Championship did not see a repeat of the record-setting 62 posted by first-day leader, Xander Schauffele. The low card of 65 was returned by five golfers, when play was suspended by darkness. Five golfers still on the course, were on the positive side of the expected cut line of one-under par, while 12 more either had work to do, or knew that their week had come to an end.

The best 70 golfers and ties would advance to the weekend. 64 golfers figured at minus-two on Friday evening, with another 15 at one-under par. The most likely scenario saw those at even par, headed home. The formula was simple: finish under par and stick around. Play resumed at 7:15 on Saturday, to sort through the last six threesomes. Before the night turned over, we learned five important things to set us up for a weekend of excitement and excellence. It’s a pleasure to share them with you.

1. The 65s

On Thursday, three golfers etched 65 into the final box on their card of play. On Friday, nearly twice that number finished at six-under par for the round. Collin Morikawa moved from top-five into a spot in the final pairing. The 2020 PGA Champion at Harding Park teed off at the tenth hole, and turned in minus-two. He then ran off five consecutive birdies from the fourth tee to the eighth green, before finding trouble at the ninth, his last hole of the day. Bogey at nine dropped him from -12 to -11.

The same score moved Bryson DeChambeau from 11th spot to T4. Joining the pair with 65s on day two were Matt Wallace and Hideki Matsuyama (each with 70-65 for T11) and Lee Hodges (71-65 for T16.) Morikawa, Matsuyama, and DeChambeau have major championship wins in their names, while Wallace has been on the when to break through list his entire career. Hodges epitomizes the term journeyman, bu the PGA Championship is the one major of them all when lesser-known challegers find a way to break through.

2. The Corebridge team of PGA Professionals

Last year’s Cinderella story, Michael Block, did not repeat his Oak Hill success. Block missed the cut by a fair amount. Of the other 19, however, two were poised to conclude play and reach the weekend’s play. Braden Shattuck had finished at one-under par, while Jeremy Wells (-2) and Ben Polland (-1) were inside the glory line, each with two holes to play.

With three holes to play on the front nine, Kyle Mendoza sits at even par. His task is simple: play the final triumvirate in one-under par or better. If Mendoza can pull off that feat, and if the aforementioned triumvirate can hold steady, the club professional segment of the tournament will have four representatives in play over the weekend.

3. Scottie Scheffler

In his post-round interview, Scheffler admitted that his second round, following the surreal nature of the early morning’s events, was made possible by the support he received from patrons and fellow competitors. The new father expressed his great sadness for the loss of life, and also praised some of the first responders that had accompanied him in the journey from course to jail cell. Yes, jail cell. Scheffler spoke of beginning his warm-up routine with jail-house stretches.

Once he returned to Valhalla, Scheffler found a way to a two-under, opening nine holes. He began birdie-bogey-birdie on holes ten through twelve, then eased into a stretch of pars, before making birdie at the par-five 18th. His second nine holes featured three birdies and six pars, allowing him to improve by one shot from day one. Scheffler found himself in a fourth-place tie with Thomas Detry, and third-round tee time in the third-last pairing. Scheffler’s poise illustrated grace under pressure, which is the only way that he could have reached this status through 36 holes.

4. Sahith!

It’s a little bit funny that the fellow who followed 65 with 67, is nowhere to be found on the video highlight reels. He’s not alone in that respect, as Thomas Detry (T4) was also ignored by the cameras. Theegala has won on tour, and has the game to win again. The Californian turned in four-under par on Friday, then made an excruciating bogey at the par-five tenth. He redeemed himself two holes later, with birdie at the twelfth hole.

Theegala is an unproven commodity in major events. He has one top-ten finish: the 2023 Masters saw him finish 9th. He did tie for 40th in 2023, in this event, at Oak Hill. Is he likely to be around on Sunday? Yes. Will he be inside the top ten? If he is, he has a shot on Sunday. If Saturday is not a 67 or better, Theegala will not figure in the outcome of the 2024 championship.

5. X Man!!

After the fireworks of day one, Xander Schauffele preserved his lead at the 2024 PGA Championship. He holds a one-shot advantage and will tee off in the final pairing on Saturday, with Collin Morikawa. Eleven holes into round two, Schauffele made his first bogey of the week. The stumble stalled his momentum, as he had played the first ten holes in minus-four. Will the run of seven pars at the end signal a negative turn in the tide of play for Schauffele? We’ll find out on day three. One thing is for sure: minus twelve will not win this tournament. Schauffele will likely need to reach twenty under par over the next two days, to win his first major title.

 

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Scottie Scheffler arrested, charged, and released after traffic incident at Valhalla

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As first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Darlington, Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police on the way to Valhalla Golf Club this morning due to a traffic misunderstanding.

“Breaking News: World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police in handcuffs after a misunderstanding with traffic flow led to his attempt to drive past a police officer into Valhalla Golf Club. The police officer attempted to attach himself to Scheffler’s car, and Scheffler then stopped his vehicle at the entrance to Valhalla. The police officer then began to scream at Scheffler to get out of the car.

“When Scheffler exited the vehicle, the officer shoved Scheffler against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs. He is now being detained in the back of a police car.”

Darlington also posted a video of the dramatic moment which you can view below:

There was an unrelated accident at around 5am, which is what may have caused some of the misunderstanding of which traffic was moving.

Speaking on ESPN, Darlington broke down exactly what he witnessed in full detail:

“Entering Valhalla Golf Club this morning, we witness a car pull around us that was Scottie Scheffler. Scottie Scheffler has been detained by police officers, placed in the back of a police vehicle in handcuffs after he tried to pull around what he believed to be security, ended up being police officers.

“They told him to stop, when he didn’t stop, the police officer attached himself to the vehicle, and Scheffler then travelled another 10 yards before stopping the car.”

“The police officer then grabbed at his arm, attempting to pull him out of the car, before Scheffler eventually opened the door, at which point the police officer pulled Scheffler out of the car, pushed him up against the car and immediately placed him in handcuffs. Scheffler was then walked over to the police car, placed in the back in handcuffs.

“Very stunned about what was happening, he looked towards me as he was in those handcuffs and said ‘please help me’. He very clearly didn’t know what was happening in the situation.”

“It moved very quickly, very rapidly, very aggressively. He was detained in that police vehicle for approximately 20 minutes. The police officers at that point did not understand that Scottie Scheffler was a golfer in the tournament, nor of course that he is the number one player in the world.”

Due to the accident, play has been delayed this morning. Scheffler’s current tee time for the second round of the PGA Championship is 10:08 a.m.

Scheffler’s mugshot following the incident:

*Update*

Scheffler has been charged with 2nd Degree assault of a police officer, criminal mischief 3rd degree, reckless driving and disregarding signals from an officer directing traffic.

*Update*

According to ESPN+, Scottie Scheffler has been released and is now on his way to the golf course.

*Update*

Scottie Scheffler arrives at Valhalla ahead of his 10:08 a.m second round tee time.

*Update*

The PGA of America released this statement regarding the fatal accident, which diverted traffic at Valhalla this morning.

“This morning we were devastated to learn that a worker with one of our vendors was tragically struck and killed by a shuttle bus outside Valhalla Golf Club. This is heartbreaking to all of us involved with the PGA Championship. We extend our sincere condolences to their family and loved ones.” 

Per the PGA Tour, Scheffler released the following statement.

We will update this developing story as more information on the situation is revealed.

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Five Things We Learned: Thursday at the PGA Championship

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It was a year ago that we the north, found ourselves with toes and fingers crossed. The Oak Hill PGA Championship of 2023 finished on schedule, despite the iffiness of weather in upstate New York. It’s 75 degrees today across the Niagara Frontier, which makes it two out of three (2022 was the same way) for sultry, unseasonal weather.

Louisville is, let’s be honest, a much better bet for a May PGA Championship, and Valhalla is an exciting venue for the year’s second major championship on the men’s circuit. Brooks Koepka came in as the defending champion, and Rory McIlroy arrived as the last golfer to win a major at the Nicklaus-designed course. That was a decade ago, and lord, have things changed in the world and golf.

Day one at Valhalla offered walk-in eagles, buckets of birdies, and potential for a record-low, winner’s score. We’ll get right to the meat of the matter, with five things that we learned. After all, if you can make par from the muck, anything’s possible in the land of the horses.

1. X marks this spot

Xander Schauffele went head-to-head last Sunday with Rory McIlroy, at least on the practice green. By the end of the round, Rors had won for a fourth time at Charlotte, while the X Man sat scratching his head, wondering what went wrong. Fortunately for us, Xander didn’t sulk.

The San Diego State alumnus absolutely torched Jack’s track with 62. Four birdies on the front nine, were followed by five more on the inward side. Schauffele never looked as if bogey was a consideration, and he might have gone even lower. Despite winning the Covid-delayed Gold medal at the Japan Olympics (I consider it a major, btdubs) Schauffele continues to chase an initial men’s major, and the validation that it brings. If 62 doesn’t get you over the hump, who knows what will.

2. Scottie starts strong? Aye.

Last month, Mr. Scheffler won a second green jacket at Augusta National. Last year in Rochester, Mr. Scheffler tied for second in this event. Mr. Scheffler began play today with a walk-in eagle, a one-hop affair that never looked as if it might go anywhere but to its home. Scheffler had a few rough holes, but that’s to be expected from a new dad. Each time he made bogey, he bounced back with birdie, so he has that short memory that winners crave. Surprisingly, Scheffler failed to manage one last birdie at the reachable 18th. Perhaps that miss will motivate him in round two.

3. LIV Check-In

It’s good to check in on the departed from time to time, to ensure that the fellows formerly known as PGA Tour members are doing well. It’s safe to say that some of them can still play. Defending champion Brooks Koepka posted 67 on the day, He had an eagle and three birdies on the day, with only a stumble at the 17th. He’s tied for 7th. Bryson DeChambeau made an eagle of his own, but also had a bogey, at the 12th hole. He cohabits eleventh position with Cameron Smith, who ALSO had a bogey on his card. They are one shot behind Koepka, and a fistful more behind the leader.

4. Sahith and Tony at Schauffele’s heels

Both Finau and Theegala represent a special sort of athletic golfer. Their power and their charisma blend to draw golf fans to their groups. Let’s be honest, too, and say that they don’t look like the traditional professional golfer. As much as Tiger Woods did in the 1990s, they have the power to bring greater diversity to the sport.

In terms of their play today, well, only Xander was better. Finau had a clean card, with six birdies and twelve pars. Theegala had seven birdies, ten pars, and one bogey. Each combined power and finesse to insert themselves squarely in contention, ahead of round two. How will they, and Xander as well, manage the afternoon putting surface on Friday? That’s the great unknown!

5. All those other guys are here!

Rory, Tom Kim, Collin, and Viktor are all at minus-three or lower. Valhalla may not be a traditional golf course, but it is the type of course that the world’s best play well. McIlroy currently sits at minus-five, tied with Robert MacIntyre, Kim, and three others in fourth position.  Maverick McNealy finished fast to reach the same figure, as did Tom Hoge. Morikawa closed with birdie to join the sextet at five below. Both Scheffler and Morikawa finished their rounds late on Thursday, meaning they should see smoother greens on Friday morning. If someone is a betting soul, wiser wagers could not be placed on better names than those two, two-time, major champions. Rory will tee off in Friday’s afternoon wave but, hey, he’s Rory, and he won going away last week at Quail Hollow, a course not unlike Valhalla.

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