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Tour Mash: Snedeker sneaks out his 8th win at Torrey
Did anyone watch the conclusion of the Farmers Insurance Open?
Torrey Pines did not look like Torrey Pines this morning. pic.twitter.com/AbKllYbLeP
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) February 1, 2016
Sunday wasn’t kind to the PGA Tour, and Monday wasn’t much better. High winds were forecast for the 11 a.m. Monday start, so the gates were closed for safety reasons to the paying public. With toppled trees on the premises, you can see why.
On a day where nearly the entire field is over par, Brandt Snedeker is 3 under. He keeps doing this. #QuickHits https://t.co/VzuAIWrBt1
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 31, 2016
Brandt Snedeker was in the catbird’s seat in the clubhouse at 6-under par after a brilliant Round 3. Jimmy Walker had a one stroke lead over Snedeker entering Monday, but that lead quickly disappeared, as the elements got the best of most everyone.
The harsh conditions on Monday allowed Snedeker to watch as his 8th PGA Tour victory fell into his lap. Or maybe watching the event, rather than playing, wasn’t as easy as it seemed.
Well, this is way worse than playing.. Don’t know how players families do this..
— Brandt Snedeker (@BrandtSnedeker) February 1, 2016
Related: See photos of the clubs Snedeker used to win at Torrey Pines.
U.S. Open one-word preview: Azinger!
It’s rare that the people’s choice comes out ahead, but in the case of Greg Norman’s replacement as lead golf analyst for Fox Sports’ U.S. Open coverage, it has come to pass. The American golfing public signed on to Azinger when he directed the U.S. Ryder Cup team to its only victory in the past seven matches, utilizing a unique and successful “Pod” approach to his lineups. Now, he will again be their darling in June at Oakmont Country Club. “Zinger” will also be in the tower for the Women’s Open, Senior Open, U.S. Amateur and the 2017 Walker Cup.
Armour all over Panama Claro field For first Web.com Tour Win
@SKloetzer15 look at his stroke…. https://t.co/30VByftDrn
— John Francis (@j_francis37) February 1, 2016
Curtis Thompson appeared to be in control of the season-opening Panama Claro championship on the Web.com Tour, sitting at 10-under after two rounds. The young Floridian opened the door with a 2-over weekend, and Ryan Armour stepped through with 65-64 over the final 36 holes. Armour earned a three-stroke win over Kyle Thompson, despite closing with a bogey on the final green. Armour’s charge was fueled by third and fourth-round eagles on the No. 4, a par-5.
Grace defends at Qatar Masters
Branden Grace’s 72nd hole:
? 320 yard drive
? 270 yard 3 iron
? Two puttshttps://t.co/h9jeG9Y9GQ— The European Tour (@EuropeanTour) January 30, 2016
Scotland’s Paul Lawrie was gunning for his third Qatar Masters title, while South Africa’s Brandon Grace sought to defend his 2014 victory in Doha. Things went sour early for Lawrie, while Grace played brilliantly with one of only four Saturday rounds in the 60s. With his win, Grace became the first man to successfully repeat as champion at the Doha Golf club. His final-round 69 included four birdies and one bogey, leaving him two strokes clear of runner-up Rafael Cabrera-Bello of Spain.
Song sings Singapore Open tune
World number one @JordanSpieth meets our excited @SingOpenGolf champion Younghan Song before his press con #SingOpen pic.twitter.com/4UIqboxvc1
— Asian Tour (@asiantourgolf) February 1, 2016
He’s no giant slayer, but Song Younghan might be mistaken for one. The Korean golfer played his final seven holes at the Singapore Open in par numbers to edge Jordan Spieth by a stroke. Song drilled a long par putt on the 16th hole to steady his nerves, then closed the door on Spieth with solid strikes down the stretch. As the seflie-session after the round suggests, Spieth was gracious in defeat. Of course, he did pocket a $1.2 million appearance fee, so it was a win-win endeavor for young Spieth.
Hyo-Joo harnesses Pure Silk-Bahamas on LPGA Tour
Hyo Joo Kim gana el 1er torneo de la temporada de la LPGA https://t.co/jEdy4SC4ho Highlights https://t.co/7ERJvvecJb
— Mi Blog de Golf (@MyGolfTweet) February 1, 2016
Hyo-Joo Kim made the birdies flow on Sunday in the Bahamas. The young Korean recorded eight chirps against one bogey in Round 4 to dispatch perennial runner-up Stacy Lewis and countrywoman Sei Young Kim by two. Lewis used to be money when the heat was on, but lately, the Arkansas alumna can’t find a way to win. After claiming three titles in 2014, Lewis finished in second spot six times last season, and has another near-miss to start the new year.
Tour Photo Galleries
Photos from the 2026 Memorial Tournament
GolfWRX is on site this week at the Memorial Tournament, with both Alistair Cameron and Tour Photographer Greg Moore on the ground in Dublin, Ohio, where a strong field is assembled to pay homage to the Golden Bear.
In addition to WITB galleries, we’ve already been treated to an in-hand look at Tommy Fleetwood’s new TaylorMade Spider putters.
Check out links to all our photos below.
General Albums
WITB Albums
- Jason Day – WITB – 2026 The Memorial
- Chris Gotterup – WITB – 2026 The Memorial
- SungJae Im – WITB – 2026 The Memorial
Pullout Albums
- Jason Day’s 1off Payntr golf shoes – 2026 The Memorial
- JT Poston’s TaylorMade Spider – 2026 The Memorial
- Cameron putter – 2026 The Memorial
- Tommy Fleetwood’s TM Spider putters – 2026 The Memorial
- New Mitsubishi Chemical 1K Pro Orange shaft – 2026 The Memorial
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Tour Tech Rundown: Heroic Henley
Around the world, the golf wheel spun this final week in May of 2026. From New Jersey to Austria, with stops in Korea, Texas, and North Carolina (don’t let me route your next trip) the world’s finest put their golf games on display. There were three playoffs, some known commodities and some new talent. It was the sort of week that we hope to have at this point in the seasons. June and July afford double-digit major events, and perhaps, one of this week’s champions will use this success as a springboard to new heights. Time to run it all down, tech style, in this week’s Tour Tech Rundown.
Thanks to WITBHub, Today’s Golfer, GolfWRX, and Inside Tour Golf for initial research into equipment.
PGA Tour @ Charles Schwab Challenge: Heroic Henley denies Cole
Eric Cole did nearly everything that a fellow can do, to secure a first PGA Tour title. He stayed one shot clear of Ryder Cup player Ben Griffin. He kept US Open champion Gary Woodland and wunderkind Michael Brennan two shots distant. He posted 70 on day four to reach twelve under par. And then, Russell Henley revealed his Dr. Strange cloak. Henley made 47 feet of birdie putts on holes 16, 17, and 18, to jump from minus-nine to twelve-deep, and secured a spot in a playoff with Cole. The duo returned to the final tee, and put on a stripe show.
Both golfers found the fairway off the tee, and Henley improved on his regulation play with an approach to four feet. Cole did himself proud, tucking an iron to a dozen feet, but he was unable to convert the putt for three. Henley is one of the best putters on tour, and he proved it once more by draining a putt for a fourth consecutive birdie, and a sixth PGA Tour title. For Eric Cole, that first victory should come, and soon. He has done everything necessary to earn the chalice lift.
Henley’s Suitcase
- Driver: Titleist TSi3 at 10 degrees. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70g 6.5 TX
- Metal: Titleist TS3 at 16.5 degrees. Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80 TX
- Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 at 21 degrees. Shaft: Mitsubishi MMT hybrid 100 TX
- Iron: Titleist T250 4-iron. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf AMT Tour White X100
- Irons: Titleist T100 5-6 irons. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf AMT Tour White X100
- Irons: Titleist T100 7-9 irons. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 at 48 and 50 degrees. Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue X100
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 at 54 and 60 degrees. Shaft: rue Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue S400
- Putter: Titleist Scotty Cameron T5 Tour Prototype
LPGA @ Shoprite LPGA: Welcome back, Celine!
Soo Bin Joo had her eyes on a maiden LPGA title. She held the lead after two rounds, then hit a red light at the intersection of can-I and how-To. Joo posted plus-two on day three in New Jersey, and dropped to a T4 finish, which was still a career-best for the young Korean golfer. Instead of a new face, a familiar face returned to the top of the podium.
Celine Boutier was the It Girl in 2023. She collected four victories, including a major title at Evian. Boutier reached world number one status, then simply faded into the background. No wins came her way over the next 30 months. On Sunday, she collected LPGA victory number seven, at the same trace as LPGA victory number two.
Day three saw Boutier manage the windswept Seaview Bay course with six birdies and a bogey. She was challenged in the end by Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol, who signed for a 66 of her own. Yubol came up one shot shy of the top ladder rung. Finishing in third place at -7, two back of the winner, was Ireland’s Lauren Walsh.
Celine’s Suitcase
- Driver: PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1 at 9 degrees. Shaft: Graphite Design AD IZ-5
- Hybrid: PXG 0311 Black Ops at 19 and 22 degrees. Shaft: KBS Hybrid Prototype
- Hybrid: PXG 0311 Gen5.
- Iron: PXG 0311 P Gen 4 5-9 irons
- Wedge: PXG 0311 T Gen 4 PW
- Wedges: PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II at 50, 54, 58 degrees
- Putter: Bettinardi Studio Stock 3 DASS
DP World Tour @ Austrian Alpine: KK? KK!
Kota Kaneko has a rhythmic name. It has strong vowels and a run of voiceless stops in its crunchy K sounds. On Sunday in Austria, Kaneko put a stop to a challenge from Portugal’s Ricardo Gouveia and everyone else, and claimed a first-ever title on the DP World Tour. Gouveia did well to reach 16-under par over four days, but Kaneko held firm, two shots in the clear.
Davis Bryant of the USA also forged a strong challenge for the win. He ended in a tie with Gouveia for second place. Kaneko began and finished his final round in a bit of a malaise, but he caught fire midway through. Birdies at 10, 12, and 13 provided the necessary cushion to cruise to the finish line without breaking a serious sweat.
Kaneko’s Suitcase
- Driver: Ping Max G440
- Metals: TaylorMade Qi4D at 15, 16.5, 21, and 24 degrees
- Irons: TaylorMade P760 5 and 6 irons
- Irons: TaylorMade P7TW 7-9 irons
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design at 46, 52, 56, and 60 degrees
- Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Cruiser Arm Lock #7
Korn Ferry Tour @ UNC Health Championship: Improbably Alvaro
Alvaro Ortiz may have had a bit of scare on the outward nine on Sunday, but he came through in clutch fashion in the end. Ortiz began the day bogey-double, and added another double bogey at the 11th hole. He was mired in a downward trend, spiraling away from the top of the leader’s board. Ortiz found hope at the 14th, where his first birdie of the day tumbled home. Inspired, he closed with birdies and 17 and 18 to catch Ross Steelman at 10-under par, and the duo returned to the 18th deck for overtime.
The extra session concluded in brief time. Ortiz, buoyed by his newly-retrieved confidence, hit the fairway with driver, then approached to six feet and drained the putt. Gobsmacked, Steelman could do little more than smile and applaud, as his run at the top came to a close. The victory was the first for Ortiz on the KFT, and will implant him squarely in the chase for a PGA Tour promotion.
Alvaro’s Suitcase
- Driver: Ping G430 MAX driver at 9 degrees loft
- Metal: Ping G430 MAX 3W
- Iron: Ping iDi Driving Iron
- Irons: Ping Blueprint S irons
- Wedges
- Putter: Scottsdale TR Piper C
A party on the green!
Alvaro’s time comes in Raleigh with his first win @UNCHealthChamp ? pic.twitter.com/2dmtZdbSzk
— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) May 31, 2026
LIV @ Korea: Me llamo Joaquin
Chile’s Joaquin Niemann had been away from the LIV winner’s circle throughout all of 2026. This week in Korea, he reminded us that he is still a force to consider. Niemann chased down Taylor Gooch over the closing holes at Asiad Country Club, then claimed victory with a hole-one birdie in extra time. Bryson DeChambeau claimed solo third, one shot in arrears at minus-eleven. Dustin Johnson finished on fourth, one putt farther back.
Niemann’s Suitcase
- Driver: Ping 440 LST
- Metal: Ping G440 Max at 15 degrees
- Metal: Ping G425 Max at 21 degrees
- Hybrid: Ping G430 at 25 degrees
- Irons: Ping Blueprint S 5 through PW
- Wedges: Ping S159 at 52, 56, and 60 degrees
- Putter: Ping PLD Anser
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Russell Henley’s winning WITB: 2026 Charles Schwab Challenge
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (10 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 70 6.5 TX

3-wood: Titleist TS3 (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 80 TX

7-wood: Titleist GTS3 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali Black 80 TX
Irons: Titleist T250 (4), Titleist T100 (5-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold AMT (4-6), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (7-9)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM11 (48-10F @47, 50-08F @51, 54-10S @55, 60-04T)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (48), S400 (47)

Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X5 Tour Prototype

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x



Ronald Montesano
Feb 3, 2016 at 12:00 am
Semantics…