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Monday Tour Mash: Every repeats at Bay Hill
Every repeats at Bay Hill
Matt Every never blinked when Henrik Stenson took the lead late Sunday. He played a flawless, watery 18th at Bay Hill and converted a 15-foot birdie to seize the lead from the mercurial Swede.
Stenson had putts for an eagle and three birdies during the last four holes, but he three-putted two of them and that was the difference.
For some reason known only to PGA Tour officials with impeccable timing, Stenson’s group was cautioned for being out of position twice on Sunday. I ask Seriously? to both the Tour and Stenson. Tour, this is your final pairing and will undoubtedly feel the impact of all the groups up ahead, so lighten up. Stenson, you’re a Ryder Cupper and a tour winner. Nothing should bother you, so toughen up.
Back to the champion. Every dog has its day and Matt Every is living a happy Groundhog’s day now, with back-to-back Arnold Palmer Invitational titles.
See the clubs Every used to win at Bay Hill.
Double Double
Coffee drinkers know two creams and two sugars as a Double Double. In golf, it now refers to the law firm of Berger and Johnson, specialists in double eagle acquisitions.
On Friday, tour rookie Daniel Berger drew a 237-yard 4 iron into the hole on the 6th at Bay Hill for the second albatross of his competitive playing career (see the video above).
On Sunday, Zach Johnson matched Berger with a holed-out 5 iron from 207 on the 16th hole.
Berger made eagle, birdie and par on the other long holes on Friday to hit for the cycle. But hey! Two double eagles in two days make for a nice gift for tournament host…
King Arnold Still Relevant
Is Arnold Palmer still relevant? Will the sun rise tomorrow?
The King was able to convince World No. 1 Rory McIlroy to at last compete in his eponymous invitational at Bay Hill in Orlando this week (Rory finished T11).
Bay Hill produced a typically-thrilling finish at this year’s API. In addition, Palmer’s golf course design firm announced plans to build the second course at Castle Stuart, in Scotland, in conjunction with Mark Parsinen.
Palmer’s courses haven’t always been well-received, so it will be interesting to see what his team of architects can do with some auld sod. For sure, the course will be compared with the original Gil Hanse course on property, so it’s go time for all the King’s men.
Mother, Mother Nature, I Have Heard You Call
In Portugal, the European Tour’s Madeira Islands Open was simply abandoned. Yeoman’s effort was made by organizers, competitors and grounds crew to complete at least 36 holes, but it wasn’t to be.
Downpours began on Wednesday and continued through the end of the weekend. Eighteen holes were completed and hope rained reigned for an exciting, Sunday-morning finish. Heck, the tournament brass even planned for a shotgun start, to get all the golfers around during the same four hours.
The European Tour’s COO, the appropriately-named Keith Waters, gave hope that the event would be rescheduled for later in the year.
[quote_box_center]”So we feel we must now make every effort to make sure that the Madeira Islands Open – Portugal – BPI takes place this year and that together we can show the world the true potential of this great event and this beautiful island.”[/quote_box_center]
Chasing Stacy
She’s not No. 1 in the world, and she’s not even No. 2. Yet when Stacy Lewis, the No. 3-ranked golfer in the world is in the hunt, other golfers simply play better.
Case in point, the JTBC Founders Cup in Phoenix. Hyo Joo Kim appeared poised for a calm Sunday stroll to victory until Lewis turned up the heat. Unfazed, the 2014 Evian Championship winner reacted with poise and seven birdies on the day to seize a three-shot victory for her second LPGA title.
Lewis’ consolation was a second-place finish and a sense that her game is shaping up as major championship season approaches.
Missed the Cut
Olympic Course to have test event in November
The International Olympic Committee announced that the long-awaited, Gil Hans- designed golf course in Rio de Janeiro will host a test tournament in eight months. This is the course that was built on protected land, encountered judicial delay, had backlogs on equipment and supplies, and still faces a possible revelation that the mayor and developers were in cahoots.
From the land of magical realism, where nothing is as it appears, we’ll believe it when we see it.
And Then There Were Two (Tours)?
An announcement on unification talks between the European and Australasian PGA tours was made this week. Since the U.S.-based PGA Tour took over operations of tours in Latin America and Canada, Europe had to take notice and wonder just how far the grasp of the Tour would reach. Deciding to be proactive, the European Tour Board reached out to the Australasian Tour and was met with open arms.
Will the Sunshine Tour in Africa be the final plum for one of the two tours? Stay tuned, for these are the Days of Our Swings.
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Photos from the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
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.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Monday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #1
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #2
- 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson – Tuesday #3
WITB Albums
- Pierceson Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kris Kim – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- David Nyfjall – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Adrien Dumont de Chassart – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Jarred Jetter – North Texas PGA Section Champ – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Richy Werenski – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Wesley Bryan – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Parker Coody – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Peter Kuest – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Blaine Hale, Jr. – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Kelly Kraft – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Rico Hoey – WITB – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Pullout Albums
- Adam Scott’s 2 new custom L.A.B. Golf putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Scotty Cameron putters – 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
- Ben Griffin playing Maxfli golf ball
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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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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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MC
Mar 23, 2015 at 3:03 pm
I’m pretty sure Argentina is the land of magical realism.
Ronald Montesano
Mar 23, 2015 at 5:34 pm
Magical realism is all of Hispanic America. Borges and Cortazar were significant exponents of the literary movement, but the Carribean, the rest of South America, North America and Central America all made significant contributions.