Tour News
Dustin Johnson out, Patrick Reed in for U.S. Olympic squad
Dustin Johnson issued a statement Friday indicating that due to concerns over the Zika virus, he won’t be competing in the Olympics.
While DJ’s withdrawal is unfortunate, it does mean that the U.S. Olympic team got a whole lot more exciting as Captain America himself, Patrick Reed, slides onto the squad.
If you’re an American, or you’re merely looking for a good show, this is the best news that’s hit the wire amid the mass exodus that has been golf’s return to the Olympics.
Reed told reporters, in no uncertain terms, he’d love to compete for his country in the Olympics.
“Any time I can wear stars and stripes, I do it. I get the call tomorrow, I’ll be on the flight. It doesn’t matter to me on where it is, when it is. If I can play for my country, I’m going to go play.”
Nobody can doubt the 25-year-old Texan loves doing battle on the golf course for his country, as his crowd-shushing 3-0-1 performance at Gleneagles in the Ryder Cup two years ago made clear.
Since the U.S. side has (with Johnson out) four players inside the top 15 in the Official World Golf Ranking, all four will be teeing it up for the stars and stripes as part of the 60-man field in Rio: Jordan Spieth, Bubba Watson, Rickie Fowler, and now, Patrick Reed.
And if you needed any more indication that Reed is excited, he was six-under par through six holes for his third round at the Scottish Open after learning he’d made the squad.
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Tour Photo Galleries
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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JOEL GOODMAN
Jul 11, 2016 at 6:34 pm
DOES ANYONE GIVE A TINKER’S DAM IF THERE IS AN OLYMPIC GOLF CONTEST?
ooffa
Jul 9, 2016 at 6:01 pm
In the words of Patrick Reed. I already had Zika, I had the best Zika in the world. I am the 5th best Zika survivor there ever was. Zika tried to beat me but I cheated Zika.
Smizz in my pants
Jul 9, 2016 at 11:06 am
Love watching reed. Hope he takes gold unlike these other drug using spoiled brats. What a disgrace to be like male
Pro basketball players. Overpaid and not grateful for the opportunity to represent their country. Can’t wait till they get Zika anyways as lots live in Florida and it will soon be there.
Chris C.
Jul 9, 2016 at 5:21 pm
The 2016 Olympics has been succinctly characterized by the Brazilian security forces welcoming visitors to Brazil with signs stating “WELCOME TO HELL”. Those on the front lines at the 2016 Olympic debacle know the extant nature of the problems facing visitors and competitors. Paralympians visiting have already been assaulted. Sailors are contemplating the use use of hazmat suits or dry suits in order to compete on Rio’s bay. Simiarly, triathletes my have to search for a differant venue to complete the swimming portion of their event. No decision has been made. It will largely depend upon the success of the skimming devices brought in to skim off the fecal matter, body parts, and other medical waste. Brazilian authorities have already acknowledged that it will not be possible to provide for a safe sailing and open water venue. This is the same nation that has already indicated that they are not able adequately address the needs of the thousands of children being born with Zika related birth defects. I hope that Mr. Reed and his teammates win. I pray that they and their loved ones return home safely.
Smizz in my pants
Jul 9, 2016 at 8:22 pm
Your comment is just a bunch of rambling that doesn’t address anything I said. Thanks.
Golfers are not sailing or swimming in water. They are millionaires so they can hire extra security. They are millionaires so
They can take multiple precautions to not get bit/Zika. Stop apologizing for these people and try to use the couple neurons in your head to see what’s actually going on.
Arnold
Jul 10, 2016 at 10:42 am
I’m not sure if even a billion dollars could stop a mosquito that’s carrying the Zika virus from biting you… After all, golf is an outdoor sport.
Chris C.
Jul 11, 2016 at 12:25 pm
Jordan Spieth has announced that he will not be risking his health.
Franky
Jul 9, 2016 at 8:24 pm
Yes. Would love to see how many people drop out of the masters if there was a Zika concern. Give me a break.
Dr Troy
Jul 9, 2016 at 10:30 am
My money is on Olympic golf being yanked after 2020….
Rich
Jul 11, 2016 at 9:15 am
Agreed