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Kirk wins the McGladrey Classic, earns first Masters berth

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10 years ago

Nov 10, 2013

It was a home game for Atlanta native Chris Kirk this week, as the PGA Tour made its annual stop in Sea Island, Ga., for the McGladrey Classic. Kirk was able to hold off PGA Tour journeyman Briny Baird for his second-career PGA Tour win, as well as an exemption into his first Masters Tournament in April.

Kirk and Baird started the day tied for the lead at 10-under, but Baird opened things up with birdies on two of the first four holes to give himself a two-shot lead. Kirk then made two birdies of his own on holes Nos. 7 and 9 to once again bring the two to a deadlock.

Kirk then made two more birdies at Nos. 11 and 12 to take a two-shot lead, but Baird answered back immediately with a pair of birdies on Nos. 13 and 14. Meanwhile, Kirk carded a bogey on No. 14 to once again give Baird the lead. The two made pars until the penultimate hole, when Kirk dropped a 10-foot birdie putt to bring things to a stalemate heading to the last hole. It was there where Baird made his most costly mistake of the week, as he bogeyed on the 72^nd hole to finish one shot behind Kirk’s 14-under-par total.

Tim Clark went somewhat under the radar on Sunday, carding an 8-under 64 to come from six shots back and tie for second with Baird.

The McGladrey Classic marked the 365^th start on tour for Baird, who is still looking for his first win to go along with six runner-up finishes. Baird’s inability to close left a bitter taste in many fans mouths after the round. His underdog story had grabbed the attention of many, creating the biggest headline going into the final round.

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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson

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2 days ago

Apr 30, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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.

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Photos from the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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1 week ago

Apr 23, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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.

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Photos from the 2024 RBC Heritage

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2 weeks ago

Apr 16, 2024

GolfWRX Staff

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.

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