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Scotty Cameron releasing Inspired by Justin Thomas Phantom X5.5 putter
Part of what makes Scotty Cameron putters so endearing to golfers is their relationship to the best players in the world and the trust those players place in Cameron putters. To honor one of those trusted relationships, Scotty Cameron is releasing an all-new “Inspired by” Justin Thomas Phantom X5.5 Putter.
The “Inspired by” series dates back to famous Scotty Cameron users like David Duval and Davis Love III, and Justin Thomas’ X5.5 is no exception when it comes to detail and design work. In fact, this newest putter could easily be considered the most ambitious putter ever created for the “Inspired by” series since it features a hand-welded neck—something only ever reserved for Scotty Cameron Circle T putters.
The Justin Thomas X5.5 is designed to the specification specifications of Thomas’s trusted gamer, which he has used to capture 12 of his 13 PGA Tour titles–including the 2017 PGA Championship–and most recently, the 2020 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. We also can’t forget the bomb he made during the Workday Charity Open.
The combination of the high-MOI wingback Phantom X paired with a welded small slant neck promotes an arced putting stroke more commonly associated with blade designs. This blending of styles continues to grow in popularity as plyers with arched stroked look for greater stability.
Scotty Cameron on the new “Inspired by” Phantom X5.5
“Justin Thomas is one of those unique players who only comes around once or twice in a generation. He first visited the Scotty Cameron Putter Studio as a young amateur when he played a Newport 2. JT loved that traditional putter look. But even after getting his first tour win with the blade, he started to consider a change.
“He poked around our putter bag on the Titleist Tour Van and was initially drawn to the Futura X5 – the compact mallet shape really suited his eye. After some back-and-forth discussions, I welded him a small slant neck as a prototype setup and here we are. Twelve PGA Tour wins later and still counting with the same putter – including a major championship, two World Golf Championships and a FedExCup Championship. Players are always asking me for a welded-neck putter like JT’s. It’s a special setup that deserves this kind of treatment.” – Scotty Cameron
Technology and aesthetics
- A hand-welded small slant neck adorns each and every putter—like Justin’s original prototype—to provide greater toe hang and increased flow for the mallet-style head.
- A signature designed “Circle JT” emblem engraved on the face along with Thomas’ signature designed milled into the aluminum sole plate.
- Solid milled stainless steel construction (milled in the United States) to complement the legendary performance and playability with a consistent sound and soft feel.
Justin Thomas on his “Inspired by” Phanton X5.5
“This was an extremely cool project for me to work on with Scotty. When I first saw the 5.5, I immediately noticed how nicely it sits down on the green. The neck just makes it sit so square. In the beginning, I was only thinking it would give me something different to look at for a couple weeks – yet here I am – four-something years later and still gaming it. So, I guess it’s worked out pretty well.”
Price, specs, and availability
The new Scotty Cameron Inspired by Justin Thomas Phantom X5.5 putters will be available beginning Sep. 22 at select Titleist authorized golf shops worldwide and will be limited to only 2020 pieces. The retail price is $850.
To Match the specs of Justin’s personal putter, it is built to 34.5″ inches with 10-gram customizable stainless steel heel and toe weights. The putter is built with a new Pistolero Plus grip in cement gray and comes with a custom embroidered, Inspired by Justin Thomas headcover and a Scotty Cameron Fine Milled Putters Seven-Point Crown shaft band.
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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
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
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Tour Rundown: Six-pack of tourneys follows Masters
Brazil and Texas were kindred souls this week, at least when it came to weather. Both regions experienced torrential delays, and three tournaments were held up. The LPGA, PGA Tour Americas, and PGA Tour Champions were compelled to reduce play or work extra holes into Sunday. As if that weren’t enough, South Carolina and the PGA Tour fell victim to nature’s wrath, with lightning postponing the conclusion of the event to Monday.
The year’s first women’s major championship was celebrated in Texas. The Chevron is gaining a bit of tradition in its second year after relocation. This year’s event culminated in the continued coronation of the game’s current best. The Korn Ferry Tour saw a top-twenty performance from a 15-year old amateur, while the second event of the week on the big tour found a winner in the Dominican Republic. Six events is more than a handful, so let’s get right to it, with this week’s (delayed) Tour Rundown.
LPGA @ Chevron Championship: Korda corrals second major title
The winter of 2022-2023 seems so distant for current Nelly Korda. A mysterious ailment sapped all of her energy, just as the world appeared to have finally emerged from the pandemic. We never quite secured the complete information that we desired, but no one can say that any of us deserved to know more than Nelly wished to share. One thing is for certain: Nelly Korda has returned to top form, and the world number one golfer is at least one level above anyone else on tour.
Korda began her 2024 campaign with a January victory in the Drive One Championship. In her next start, in March, she continued her assault on the record books, with a win at the Se Ri Pak. She won again the following week, at the Ford, then defeated Leona Maguire in the final match at the T-Mobile Match Play, for a fourth consecutive victory. Would the increased hype around a major championship have an impact on her game? Well, no.
Korda began play at the Chevron Championship with a score of 68. She trailed Lauren Coughlin by two after 18 holes, but caught her with a second-round 69. Coughlin would ultimately tie for third spot with Brooke Henderson. Henderson played with Korda on day four, but the middle third of the round was her undoing. Making a late move was Maja Stark. House Stark closed with birdies at 17 and 18 to reach 11 under par. Both Korda and Strak played the final three days in identical numbers: 69 each day.
Korda held a firm hand on the tournament over the course of the final day. She stood minus-four for the round through ten holes, before a bit of sloppy play made things competitive again. Bogeys at 11 and 15 opened the door a wee bit for Stark. Korda was equal to the test, however, and closed stylishly with birdie at 18.
Safely around the green on the 72nd hole
Watch @NellyKorda‘s historic finish now on NBC! pic.twitter.com/1zaAYtbaCz
— LPGA (@LPGA) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour 1 @ RBC: Scottie, so hottie!
Nelly isn’t the only golfer on fire, although Scottie Scheffler still has a ways to go to match her. Scheffler proved this week that he has a game for all courses. After winning comfortably at lengthy Augusta National, Scheffler shifted gears and game to the wee Sea Pines course, and won again. That’s two weeks in a row for the man from New Jersey/Texas, so let’s learn how he did it.
Scheffler totaled 69 on day one, and found himself six shots behind leader J.T. Poston. Scheffler revealed that his teacher, Randy Smith, would tell him that he didn’t need to be the best 15 year-old; just the best 25 year-old. It was easy, then, to play the long game and consider all 72 holes, instead of just 18. Scheffler improved to 65 on Friday, and then went even lower on Saturday. His 63 moved him to the top of the board, and caused the golfverse to wonder if Scheffler would win for a second consecutive week.
Sunday saw all the chasers fall away. Scores between 70 and 72 from Patrick Rodgers, Collin Morikawa, and Sepp Straka meant that others would need to seize the day, if Scheffler were to do more than coast. Wyndham Clark and Justin Thomas each moved inside the top five with fourth-round 65s, but no one ever got close enough to the world number one. The win was Scheffler’s 10th on tour, and made him the betting favorite for next month’s PGA Championship at Valhalla.
Scottie Scheffler can save par from just about anywhere.
Including the water ?
(Presented by @CDWCorp) pic.twitter.com/RUqL2sBrr9
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 22, 2024
PGA Tour 2 @ Corales Puntacana: Baton Boy claims 8th Tour triumph
If you’ve ever seen Billy Horschel toss a club, you know that he doesn’t do so in anger. More likely is a calculated, soaring arc, paired with a look of fractured disbelief, followed by a quick catch of the cudgel. Ergo, Baton Boy. This week on the island of Hispaniola, the native of Grant, Florida, outworked and outhustled everyone else on Sunday. Horschel gathered seven birdies and an eagle, on the way to a 63 and a 23-under par total.
The former Florida Gator zipped past the four golfers in front of him, and left the remaining field in the rear-view mirror. Horschel’s round was two shots better than anyone else, and moved him two shots ahead of third-round leader Wesley Bryan. One of the famed Bryan Brothers, Wes closed with birdie at the last to post a 68 that would have won the week on any other day.
Walking it in with a fist pump ?@BillyHo_Golf is 9-under on the day and leads by two @CoralesChamp. pic.twitter.com/N6rjL1GGGA
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) April 21, 2024
Korn Ferry Tour @ LeCom Suncoast: It’s Widing in extra holes
Miles Russell probably won’t have to serve detention for ditching class on Thursday and Friday. The high school freshman made his KFT debut, survived the 36-hole cut, and toyed with a top-ten finish. He ultimately tied for 20th at 14-under par, six shots behind the three co-leaders. My guess is that Epstein’s Mom will write him a note, and he’ll get a pass. By finishing top-25, Russell earned a spot in next week’s event. Yikes!
Back to the top of the board. Patrick Cover, Steven Fisk, and Tim Widing all found their way to the magic number of -20. Fisk made birdie at the last, after bogeys at 16 and 17. Cover had three bogeys on the back nine, but a birdie at 14 was enough to get him to overtime. Widing was plus-one on the day through four, but played interstellar golf over the final 14. Six birdies moved him from Russell-ville to extra time.
The trio scurried to the 18th tee, where Cover drove into a fairway bunker. He was unable to reach the green with his approach, made bogey, and exited the overtime session. Widing and Fisk returned to the final deck once more, and matters were resolved. Fisk was unable to convert a long par putt, and Widing (pronounced VEE-ding) tapped in for his first KFT title.
The feeling of relief when you know you won. ???
Tim Widing is now a champion on the #KornFerryTour. pic.twitter.com/K0vgiZ21UG
— Korn Ferry Tour (@KornFerryTour) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour Americas @ Brasil Open: Mr. Anderson finds a way
Golf is a funny game. Matthew Anderson held a lead with one round to play. He made six pars on Sunday, and sprinkled the rest of his card with birdies and bogeys. In complete contrast, Ollie Osborne played consistently on the day, posting four birdies and zero bogeys. Connor Godsey was not far off Osborne’s pace, with seven birdies and but two bogeys on the scorecard. So, of course, Matthew Anderson won by a stroke over Osborne and Godsey.
Not how, but how many, is another one of those platitudes that we all learn early on. Despite five bogeys through his first 14 holes, Anderson summoned the defiant grit to make birdie at the 71st and 72nd holes. After making deuce at the penultimat hole, Anderson’s swerving effort at the last looked as if it should miss low, but it had enough pace to stay inside the hole and fall for a closing four at the par-five finisher.
Birdie-birdie finish to secure the ?
Mississauga-native Matthew Anderson is your 69th ECP Brazil Open Champion. pic.twitter.com/ONE8hIUjeS
— PGA TOUR Americas (@PGATOURAmericas) April 21, 2024
PGA Tour Champions @ Invited Celebrity: Broadhurst stands tall
What do you call a tournament that begins on Friday, takes Saturday off, and finishes on Sunday? Fortunate is one adjective to use. A weather system moved through Texas this weekend, and made a mess of things in Irving. After Thomas Bjorn signed for 64 on day one, rain and all things counter-productive moved through the Las Colinas resort, ensuring that Saturday would be nothing more than a rest day. When Sunday arrived, conditions had improved, and the game was on. Bjorn was unable to preserve his Friday magic, although he did record a 70 for -8. He finished in a third-place tie with Y.E. Yang.
David Toms, the 2001 PGA Championship victor, presented Sunday’s low round, and moved to 10-under par. Toms made one mistake on the day. He lived in the rough on the 9th hole, ultimately making bogey. The rest of the day was immaculate, as seven birdies came his way, resulting in a six-under par 65. Only one golfer was able to surpass Toms, and that was Paul Broadhurst.
Broadhurst nearly matched Toms for daily honors. His mistake came early, with bogey at the second. He bounced back with eagle at the third, and added three more birdies for 66 and 11-under par. Over his first three seasons on the Tour Champions, Broadhurst won five times, including two major titles. His fifth win came in 2018, making this win his first in six years. A long time coming, for sure, but well earned.
Looking at the hole is working for @PBroadhurstGolf ?
He leads by one after a clutch birdie on 15 @InvitedCC. pic.twitter.com/S0rhcVwaeE
— PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) April 21, 2024
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Curt
Sep 9, 2020 at 6:07 pm
Would that be a legal club if it had a bigger face and called it a driver?
Mike
Sep 9, 2020 at 8:26 am
I’m guessing that neck is machined with the putter head like the slant neck putters in the select line… they obviously have that machining capability. Then there is a bead of weld added as a secondary process to give it that look. Still pretty cool, but a bit deceiving. Total guess on my part, but I’d make a wager… you can see the machining marks in the neck.
Matt Smith
Sep 9, 2020 at 11:29 am
Fully agree. No way they are hand welding 2,020 of these. It’s the fastback neck with some added material melted to make it look welded
Tom Newsted
Sep 9, 2020 at 7:01 am
I was interested until I saw the price tag. I agree with some of the previous comments that they will sell and will be on ebay for $1500 but it wont be me. You could probably buy an X5.5 and then go through the Scotty custom shop and still pay less.
Gearbox
Sep 8, 2020 at 7:19 pm
Cry all you want guys. This will be $1500 on eBay and they will get it. Scotty is a genius…
Paulo
Sep 8, 2020 at 11:01 pm
Intelligence is relative. He’s only a genius if idiots spend it.
Paul Runyan
Sep 8, 2020 at 6:39 pm
Who Cares….
Acemandrake
Sep 8, 2020 at 1:36 pm
$850 for a putter? The economy must be doing well. This no recession price.
Paulo
Sep 8, 2020 at 12:35 pm
Honestly I can’t think of a company I have less desire to spend my hard earned cash on than Cameron. Exclusive releases with stupidly inflated price tags only available for the select few is something I can’t condone . Pro’s getting putters for free don’t make Cameron the company it is, the people spending the dollars do.
DB
Sep 8, 2020 at 11:20 am
This putter looks incredible and it’s nice to finally see Scotty giving people what they want. For me though, I don’t want a putter with someone else’s name and initials all over the putter and the headcover. I mean I like Justin, he seems cool, but that’s just weird to me.
BG
Sep 8, 2020 at 12:26 pm
My thoughts exactly!
Gearge
Sep 8, 2020 at 10:37 am
I really like my Scotty Phantom X 5.5, not sure how much different this would play (not that I would buy it).
I don’t use OEM headcovers on my clubs, especially a Scotty. This cover just screams “steal me” and probably also “I’m a poser”. At least they are going back to the grey base color on the cover before adding the JT signature stuff. Rather than the ugly yellow Phantom X ones that I woouldn’t have oin it even if I didn’t want to adsvertise I had a Scotty.
Mark M
Sep 8, 2020 at 9:39 am
I’d like to know what’s special about a welded neck. How is it different from the “standard” way they are attached to the body?
Conor D
Sep 8, 2020 at 10:32 pm
The welded flow neck gives the putter a toe hang, in the way JT’s Newport blade did before he switched to the Futura X5. I have a standard X5 34 inch with the single bend shaft which makes it face balanced, which is my preference.
scott
Sep 10, 2020 at 2:31 am
your answer has nothing to do with Mark’s question. The welded look is for “looks only” .. welding has nothing to do with toe hang…
Tim Armington
Sep 10, 2020 at 7:29 am
Sorry guy, but that is hand welded neck it doe affect toe hang.
Chris
Sep 8, 2020 at 9:39 am
I like the putter, but I don’t want a putter that has a player’s name and initials all over it. That’s kind of cheesy to me. I’ll never understand people wearing clothes with a unique players branding on it and this falls in line with. To each their own though.
TJ
Sep 8, 2020 at 9:29 am
People will cry about the price but this is pretty cool. Lots of people want this putter