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Woods wins The Players
Professional golf never ceases to provide fascinating endings and this year’s edition of The Players did not disappoint.
The Players provided a startlingly stark contrast in fortunes for its principal players the first 54 — heck, 70 — holes. And as in many years past, the water-laden Nos. 17 and 18 holes at TPC Sawgrass’ Stadium Course proved massive difference-makers.
Tiger Woods stood on the tee of the island green penultimate hole having birdied the short par-five No. 16 to get to 13-under for the tournament. So did Sergio Garcia. And there the line between happy ending and tragedy crops up.
Woods played a solid, if unspectacular, shot to the lower level of the putting surface on No. 17. He judged his putt mightily well and tapped in for a par, which he replicated on No. 18. Garcia appeared to take dead aim at the pin on the 135-yard par three with a pitching wedge and dunked his ball, and his hopes of winning the tournament, in the surrounding lake. Then he did it again, en route to a quadruple-bogey that catapulted him down the leaderboard. The double-bogey on the final hole — with a tee shot that also found the water — added further insult to self-inflicted injury.
Click here to see a full list and photos of the clubs Tiger had in the bag.
But Garcia’s dramatic exit from the golf tournament was not enough to give Woods the victory alone. Enter the third 54-hole co-leader, David Lingmerth, a PGA Tour rookie hailing from Sweden. Lingmerth dallied with Tour victory earlier in 2013, faltering in a playoff at the Humana Challenge. He was more than game at Sawgrass on Sunday, hanging with Woods, Garcia and other challengers Henrik Stenson, Jeff Maggert and Ryan Palmer throughout the day. Like Woods and Garcia, the 25-year old birdied No. 16.
Amid Garcia’s travails on 17, Lingmerth pasted a pitching wedge of his own within 8 feet of the hole. It was a putt to tie the lead and Lingmerth missed it just wide right, giving it too much pace. He finished with a bogey on No. 18 after trying to hole a 50-plus foot birdie putt that would have gotten him in a playoff. His tie for second place was the best-ever finish in a Players by a Tour rookie.
The win — the 78th of Woods’ PGA Tour career — came in his 300th career start. He also marked his 100th and 200th starts with victories. His 400th should come sometime in 2018 or 2019, by ballpark estimates. It would likely surprise no one if that streak lived on in a few years’ time.
The win marks Tiger’s fourth of the 2013 season, and his first at The Players since 2001.
When asked after his victory was sealed how he would assess his play this week, Tiger, who has won more money in 2013 than the second- and third-best on Tour combined and knows his golf game better than any biographer or wise pundit ever could, replied with three words: “I’m getting better.”
Yikes.
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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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Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage
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.
Check out links to all our photos, below.
General Albums
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Monday #2
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #1
- 2024 RBC Heritage – Tuesday #2
WITB Albums
- Justin Thomas – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Rose – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Chandler Phillips – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Nick Dunlap – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Thomas Detry – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Austin Eckroat – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Jason Day – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Will Zalatoris – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Patrick Cantlay – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Ludvig Aberg – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Collin Morikawa – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Sam Burns – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Stephen Jaeger – WITB – 2024 RBC Heritage
Pullout Albums
- Wyndham Clark’s Odyssey putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- JT’s new Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Justin Thomas testing new Titleist 2 wood – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey putter with triple track alignment aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Scotty Cameron The Blk Box putting alignment aid/training aid – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Cameron putter – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Odyssey Ai One Eleven T putters – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Christian Bezuidenhout – testing new Callaway Ti 340 mini driver – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Rory McIlroy testing the new TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Xander Schauffele testing the Callaway Ti 340 mini driver & the DUW – 2024 RBC Heritage
- Byeong Hun An, two new L.A.B. Golf putter builds with “T” alignment – 2024 RBC Heritage
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Photos from the 2024 Valero Texas Open
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.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Ben Taylor – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Paul Barjon – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Joe Sullivan – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Wilson Furr – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Willman – SoTex PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Jimmy Stanger – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Rickie Fowler – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Harrison Endycott – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Vince Whaley – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Kevin Chappell – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Christian Bezuidenhout – WITB (mini) – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Scott Gutschewski – WITB – 2024 Valero Texas Open
Pullout Albums
- Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Ben Taylor with new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Swag cover – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Greyson Sigg’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Davis Riley’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Josh Teater’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hzrdus T1100 is back – – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Mark Hubbard testing ported Titleist irons – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Tyson Alexander testing new Titleist TRS 2 wood – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Hideki Matsuyama’s custom Cameron putter – 2024 Valero Texas Open
- Cobra putters – 2024 Valero Texas Open
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Per
May 14, 2013 at 4:49 pm
How come no one is commenting Mr Woods horrible drop on 14?
Rixirox
May 13, 2013 at 11:09 pm
Well, Sergio is a good golfer, perhaps.
He must learn to face obstacles and adversaries with the poise and dignity of a Champion. When you need someone to blame, look inside first, check your back yard secondly and then look in the mirror.
The childish rant and rail against TW was childish and unwarranted. One is not elevated to “Champion” status by merely ripping Tiger Wood apart.
Servost
May 13, 2013 at 7:49 am
Did I see some stat saying that every time Tiger a Sergio pair up on the weekend not only does Tiger shoot a lower score than Sergio, but that Tiger actually wins the tournament?
I’m no Tiger fan, but if I were Sergio, I might try to hold off on complaining about Tiger if I were owned as much as Tiger owns Sergio.
Troy Vayanos
May 13, 2013 at 2:37 am
It must be really frustrating for Garcia as he comes close to winning big tournaments so often. He has won the Players before mind you!
Tiger is always calm under pressure and makes the right choices.
Toughest Mind
May 13, 2013 at 12:46 am
Inside the ropes,indeed. What a heavy weight performance by Mr.Woods. Sadly,Sergio was is not in the same weight class as Tiger. Garcia may have taken it on the chin but I am certain, he did not self inflicted but perhaps suffered from temporary dementia pugilistica. Staggered by the power of Tiger’s game, Sergio did well to survive the round. Perhaps the Royal and Ancient should require that the starter announce,”defend yourself at all times” at the start of the round….if you golf with Tiger.
Tom K
May 12, 2013 at 11:43 pm
Garcia has shown once again why he keeps falling short of the top tier in the game. Under pressure he makes mental mistakes that causes him to self destruct with victory within his grasp. His risky shots on 17 and 18, where 2 pars would have put him in a playoff, shows he doesn’t have the mental discipline to be great.
Jeff
May 12, 2013 at 10:53 pm
don’t forget about maggert
illformula
May 12, 2013 at 10:21 pm
I thought Lingmerth pulled a 9 iron on 17?
Blanco
May 12, 2013 at 8:03 pm
Great golf today. One of the most exciting tournaments I’ve seen all year. I was feeling bad for Sergio until he called himself a “victim…” insinuating that Tiger purposely pulled his club in order to cause a crowd reaction that would disrupt his shot. Such pure rubbish in theory and proven rubbish having watched the synced up video footage.
jack nicklaus
May 12, 2013 at 7:17 pm
Sergio Garcia blew it as usual. He will never win a major.