Equipment
14 Revealing Photos from the PGA Championship
GolfWRX was live this week from the season’s final major — a.k.a Glory’s Last Shot, a.k.a the PGA Championship. This year it’s at Whistling Straits, which means one thing — a long week of questions about bunkers and Dustin Johnson.
If you missed any of the photos from this week, browse the galleries here:
- Monday’s photos from the 2015 PGA Championship
- Tuesday’s photos from the 2015 PGA Championship
- Wednesday’s photos from the 2015 PGA Championship
Jordan Spieth’s Grand Slam conquest ended at The Open, but there’s still some captivating storylines heading into the week such as:
- Can Tiger Woods not finish at the bottom of the field at a major?
- Can Rory McIlroy hold onto his No. 1 spot despite his recent ankle injury?
- Will anyone ground their club again despite urinal reminders?
So many questions, so much excitement. But for now, let’s reveal some photos.
Cheesy PGA Championship gear
Wisconsin is known for its cheese, plus it’s home to Green Bay Packer fans, otherwise called “Cheeseheads.” So Callaway and its putter brand Odyssey honored the state’s long history of cheese.
And a tasty touch with brats and beer zippers.
John Daly bringing boomerangs back into style
That’s what boomerangs do; they go away and then come back.
Honestly, I’m not sure boomerangs were ever actually IN style, but don’t be behind the curve without the LoudMouth Boomerang Black-A pants in your wardrobe.
There’s always that one guy…
No one else needs an umbrella, man. It’s clearly not raining that hard, and you’re blocking everyone’s view of Rory. This is such a spectating foul. Wear a rain jacket and a hat and leave your umbrella in the car.
Fourteen Golf’s new UT511 HyWoods
It’s called a utility club, and looks like a cross between a hybrid and a fairway wood. A hybrid of a hybrid, if you will.
Always read the fine print
“$25,000 to the charity of your choice” actually means $12,500 to the charity of your choice. Of course the money goes to a charity regardless, so it’s a win-win.
The real charitable donation, however, was the one made from Bubba Watson. He graciously donated his time and energy to the fans and PGA of America by hitting one drive, with his driver, at the 2015 PGA Championship Long Drive Competition.
- The world: “Thanks, Bubba!”
- Bubba: “#urwelcome”
Say what you want about Bubba, but he does have a unique WITB.
- Gear heads: “Awesome pink driver, sick 7 wood, sweet custom shafts, and beautiful putter finish!”
- Bubba: “#urwelcome”
David Howell’s yardage reminders
Not sure whether these golf club cheat sheets are for himself or his caddy, but cool to see regardless.
My best guess is that those are Howell’s full-swing, three-quarter-swing, half-swing and quarter-swing yardages, but don’t hold me to it.
Based on the cheat sheet, Howell’s 4-iron flies 205 yards. Nothing to write home about.
Matt Kuchar’s Bettinardi Armlock training band
For any golfer looking to switch over to an arm lock putter and grip, this Bettinardi armband could be useful. Or you can surely accomplish the same thing with a wrist band and some duct tape.
Also, it looks as though Kuchar is testing out the new Matrix prototype shaft — possibly the same model being used by Rickie Fowler — against a Fujikura Speeder Evolution.
Keep an eye on which shaft he decides to use in his Bridgestone J815 driver this week.
Adam Scott giving Glory’s Last Shot new meaning
This is the last major championship that anchored putters will be legal to use — the ban takes effect Jan. 1, 2016 — so this will be the last we see of Adam Scott’s anchored putting style in a major.
But will he give up the long putter itself? Our insider says no:
Scott and short putters just don’t get along, do they? We’ll find out in 2016.
What hole is this at Whistling Straits?
The don’t-go-left hole.
Weekly sneaker heat
If you’re looking to step up your shoe game, just stick with me, I’ll show you the way. Buy these Jordan Flight Flex Trainer 2’s (Wolf Grey, Black/White) here.
Two 7-irons for Kevin Chappell? What’s the deal?
And one has a SuperStroke Flatso 1.0 grip on it, the same model used by Jordan Spieth… on his putter.
Either he uses that the club a chipping option around the green, or it’s a training aid of sorts.
Chambers Bay looks beautiful this week for the PGA Championship
Err… I mean Whistling Straits. Same thing, right?
What happens if Cameron Smith plays with Zach Johnson?
The whole “somebody’s closer” thing kind of backfires when ZJ sticks every wedge to 2 feet right in your face.
Since I’m a man of the people, here’s a gallery of some awesome Scotty Cameron’s.
Enjoy the year’s last major!
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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/6/24): Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
From the seller: (@BWillis): “Scotty super rat concept 1 gss insert 35”, pulled from tour van at St. Jude’s in 2014 only carpet rolled. $7000 obo PayPal g&s, open to offers can send more pics.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Whats in the Bag
Taylor Pendrith’s winning WITB: 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Driver: Ping G430 LST (9 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Accra TZ Six ST
3-wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 80 6.5 TX
7-wood: Ping G425 Max (20.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 90 6.5 TX
Irons: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5) Buy here, Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-9) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack (46-10 Mid, 52-10 Mid, 56-10 Mid, 60-9 Full) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380 CS Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Flatso 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond
The winning WITB is presented by 2nd Swing Golf. 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
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Whats in the Bag
Ben Kohles WITB 2024 (May)
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Titleist TSR3 (19 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 9 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4, 5), Titleist 620 CB (6-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 50-12F, 54-12D, 60)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Putter: Scotty Cameron P5 prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Ben Kohles’ clubs in the forums.
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Juan
Aug 19, 2015 at 1:01 pm
NIKE on the move.
While at the Straits range on Tuesday, ZJ was approached by a nike guy to try an iron. So ZJ did gave the Nike rep his opinion and not sooner, about not less than 4 Titleist reps swarm in to talk and clean his clubs. If you think this was the end of it you are wrong, later ZJ went to the putting area and the same nike rep had a putter for ZJ to use. I don’t know how common this is but seemed like Nike was very persistent. ZJ equipment change in the near future??
Just to clarify on point #3 above. Whistling Straits was established in 1998 and Chambers Bay not until 2007. So the resemblance (if any) is the other way around CB wants to be a WS. Just saying.
Benny
Aug 16, 2015 at 8:32 pm
Awesome pics, wow, what a win for Day and of course WRX had us hanging around with the Pros!
Tim Crider
Aug 14, 2015 at 7:59 pm
Are old Ping Putters being used by any tour pro’s? I try to keep an eye out for what players are using what clubs but I don’t see any. Are the newer putters that much better, I also don’t see any old 8802 and 8813 by Wilson. Those putters are not that common style or the old Spalding Cash In putters or the old Acushnet Bulls Eye. But the old Ping putters are still around and from what I see price is not an issue. Just curious.
Aiden
Aug 14, 2015 at 7:04 pm
Kevin Chappells’ 7 iron has to be a training aid otherwise its illegal unfortunately.
http://www.randa.org/en/Rules-and-Amateur-Status/Rules-of-Golf.aspx#/equipment/?ruleNum=3.%20Grip%20(See%20Fig.%20VII)