Brooks Koepka used a 9-iron on consecutive full swings in the final round at Shinnecock Hills. One led to birdie, the other led to par. Both were crucial in making him the first back-to-back U.S. Open champion in 29 years.

Tiger Woods showed glimpses of being back on his game with a long iron and a short one. Tony Finau hit one of the luckiest shots in Ryder Cup history.

They were among the memorable shots using all 14 clubs in the bag, from driver to putter, that helped shape 2018 on the PGA Tour.

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Check out the top 5 shots of the week from the 2018 QBE Shootout, Web.Com Tour Qualifying, featuring Patton Kizzire, Graeme McDowell, Andy Zhang, Steve Stricker, and Gary Woodland.

The QBE Shootout is a three round team event contested at Tiburón Golf Course in Naples, Florida. Defending champions Sean O’Hair and Steve Stricker join top ranked players in the world that includes team 'Bryson DeChambeau - Kevin Na' and team 'Harold Varner III - Bubba Watson.' Tony Finau and the LPGA's Lexi Thompson will pair up again after finishing tied for fourth in 2017.

Need to buy a gift for someone in your life that's a golf fanatic? No matter the occasion, it’s always a good idea to get your golf lover a present that they’ll be sure to bring with on the course them. And there are so many excellent gift options for ardent golfers, from a fresh set of balls to a new gadget. If you're looking to splurge on a gift, you might want to consider clubs or rangefinders to help them up their golf game, but if you're on a tight budget you can always pick up something thoughtful like a hat or gloves. Stumped for ideas and not really well versed in the golf genre? Check out some of these best gift for golfers.

2018 Top Picks:

Best Hat: Nike Golf Legacy91 Adjustable Hat

The Nike Golf Legacy91 adjustable hat is the perfect gift because it is universal. Perfect for men and women, junior and senior golfers, this adjustable hat can go with any style of golf attire. The cap is simple, lightweight and breathable. Nike makes this hat with a dry-fit material to keep sweat at bay and leave your head dry.

Available in white, blue, red, yellow and several other colors, you can customize this gift for whomever you wish. A nice Nike hat is the best overall gift option because every golfer enjoys a great hat and it never hurts to have more than one.

Best Budget: Bionic StableGrip Golf Gloves

An affordable gift doesn’t need to be a useless keychain or trinket. Get the golf enthusiast on your list a great golf glove. The Bionic StableGrip golf glove is one of the best gloves on the market due to its tough leather construction and padded palm, but it still costs less than a cart rental.

What makes this glove so great is the way it was made. Bionic’s StableGrip features Lycra between the fingers for a snug fit, perforations for breathability and moisture management and a “second skin” design for the optimal fit. This glove is available in a range of sizes and both hand orientations. This glove is machine washable and available in sizes ranging from small to 3XL.

Check out the top 5 shots of the week from the 2018 Hero World Challenge, 2018 PGA TOUR Champions Qualifying School, featuring Hideki Matsuyama, Patrick Reed, Gibby Gilbert III, Tony Finau, and Alex Noren.

PHOENIX, Ariz. (December 5, 2018) – Military heroes and first responders will have an incredible new venue to enjoy the golf action at the 2018 Patriot All-America Invitational presented by the Valley Toyota Dealers. Played at The Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park, Ariz. December 29th – 31st , the tournament’s new “Salute to Service” venue will be free of charge for all active duty, reserve and retired U.S. military from all five branches of the Armed Forces, plus first responders including law enforcement agencies, firefighters and emergency medical personnel.

Located adjacent to the 18th green, the Salute to Service venue will be open during tournament action on Saturday, December 29th through Monday, December 31st. Military personnel and first responders (+ one guest) can enjoy great food and drinks (complimentary) and watch golf’s stars of tomorrow in a relaxed and comfortable setting. In order to accommodate as many military heroes and first responders in the Salute to Service venue, official military or department ID’s will be required to gain access, and the one-guest maximum guideline will be strictly enforced.

Now in its 8th year, the Patriot All-America Invitational is a 54-hole, stroke play competition that attracts a top international amateur field of PING All-America golfers from all three NCAA Divisions, NAIA and NJCAA rankings as well as from universities outside the United States.  The Patriot All-America is a collaboration between the Arizona Golf Association, JDM Partners, The West Valley Mavericks and the Golf Coaches Association of America in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation. The Thunderbirds, hosts of the PGA TOUR’s Waste Management Phoenix Open, volunteer at and support the event.