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Tour Mash: DJ takes WGC-Mexico, Queen Inbee wins HSBC
Many of the tours took a vacation during this World Golf Championships week, but the three tournaments that were played provided scintillating competition. Hole-outs galore offered a season’s worth of highlights at the WGC-Mexico Championship, while a great champion returned to the podium on the LPGA Tour. For balance, the European Tour toasted a first-time winner. Let’s toast all three with some delicious mash, this week’s main course.
WGC-Mexico Championship: 4th WGC title for DJ
Clutch.#QuickHits pic.twitter.com/u0KeerEt2f
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 5, 2017
As the introductions for the final threesome were made, only Dustin Johnson received a translation into Spanish. Perhaps the bilingual welcome motivated the big man, perhaps not. The 2016 U.S. Open champ and World No. 1 became the third two-time winner on the PGA Tour this season, sneaking out of Mexico City with a one-stroke margin over England’s Tommy Fleetwood.
Winning WITB: See what clubs were in DJ’s bag in Mexico
Johnson and the field trailed three-time season winner Justin Thomas at the day’s start, but Thomas struggled for a second time this week to find his groove. After Thursday, the Alabama alum sent video of his swing back home to his PGA Professional father. The fix worked for two days, but on Sunday the swing repair broke down.
Replacing Thomas as Johnson’s prime competition were two unlikely Sunday chargers. Fleetwood, he of the hair of Samson, posted six birdies on Sunday for 65, coming up one stroke back of the victor. On Fleetwood’s heels was countryman Ross Fisher, who closed with three consecutive birds (nine on the day) for 65 and solo third.
Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and John Rahm were each poised to take home the title on Sunday morning, but only Rahm (68) was able to shoot under par in the final round. Back-to-back three putts on Nos. 16 and 17 dropped the 22-year-old two shots back of Johnson.
European Tour: Burmester rises to Tshwane Open title
.@BurmyGolf's final round 65 in 14 shots.#TshwaneOpen2017 pic.twitter.com/JPmw4wcZ3W
— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) March 5, 2017
A week after a missed opportunity at the Joburg Open, Dean Burmester found himself in Sunday’s penultimate pairing trying to chase down third-round leader Scott Jamieson. The 27-year-old Burmester was also in pursuit of his initial European Tour victory, but Jamieson appeared anything but wobbly after rounds of 67-65-68 gave him the 54-hole lead.
How quickly luck can change course! While Burmester sailed through his front nine in 29 strokes, Jamieson was headed in precisely the opposite direction. The Scottsman gave up seven strokes to par on the final day, with three doubles and four bogeys punching holes in his dreams. Jamieson tumbled all the way to a tie for 22nd.
On the other side of fortune’s tide was Burmester. Seven birdies in his first 10 holes (nine overall) brought him to 20-under par and a five-shot advantage over Jorge Campillo and Mikko Korhonen. Two late bogeys would drop Burmester to 18-under, still good for a three-stroke triumph Campillo and Korhonen. With the victory, Burmester gains exempt status on the European Tour through the end of the 2018 season.
LPGA’s Queen Bee back in the hive at HSBC
Watch final round highlights from the #HSBCWomensChamps where @InbeePark captured her 18th LPGA career win by one shot over Ariya Jutanugarn pic.twitter.com/CfubH1tK6c
— #CMEFinalStretch ???? (@LPGA) March 5, 2017
Inbee Park entered the Hall of Fame in 2016 and won an Olympic gold medal, both while nursing an injured thumb that resulted in a season shut-down for six months. On Sunday the Korean champion returned with resolve, claiming her 18th LPGA victory by one stroke.
Park lit up the Sentosa golf club in Singapore with nine birdies in the final round, inscribing her name under “Course Record” in the process. The Olympian began the day three shots behind leader Michelle Wie, but made eight birdies in a 10-hole stretch to assume command of the event. Her victory made her the only two-time winner of the tournament.
Wie, whose newest putter and putting stance have drawn great attention during the LPGA’s first, Far East Swing of 2017, derailed her final round with a four-putt on the 5th hole, including two misses from inside four feet. Wie ultimately tied for fourth, five back of the leader.
The HSBC’s leaderboard was packed with the tour’s top players. Ariya Jutanugarn, Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson and Ha Na Jang all made a case for the title. Jutanugarn closed with 66 for second place, while rookie Sung Hyun Park of Korea finished with 68 for third, three strokes back of first place.
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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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Ronald Montesano
Mar 6, 2017 at 8:18 pm
Hah, I didn’t see that one. Can you elaborate?
Jugger Nut
Mar 7, 2017 at 5:31 pm
Volume was off at the pub. Just read he was somehow standing on a sprinkler head in the middle of the bushes, and got ‘another favourable ruling’. Can’t make it up.
Ronald Montesano
Mar 9, 2017 at 5:47 am
When you pimp a leather jacket like Phil, even sprinkler heads go out of their way to lend a hand. #ChuckNorrising
Jugger Nut
Mar 6, 2017 at 2:04 pm
Longer than the DJ win, I’ll remember the bogus drop Philly Mick got out of the bushes on Saturday.
Can anyone explain his argument- I’d like to use it?