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Jon Rahm switches putters to fix an issue with his stroke
World No.1-ranked Jon Rahm found plenty success with his former Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie S prototype putter. After all, it helped him win the 2021 U.S. Open and launch into his current place as the world’s best golfer.
There’s a fine line between comfort and complacency, though.
To stay on top, it’s important to monitor performance and identify any areas that need improvement. While it can be difficult to switch out a club that’s proven successful, it’s detrimental to keep a club in play at the expense of performance just because it’s worked in the past.
Recently, according to an Odyssey tour rep Joe Toulon, Rahm noticed he was “burning a lot of edges” with the Rossie, and he “wanted to look at a couple different heads.” His stroke was tending to get a bit steep with his former Rossie putter and lifting too much off the putting surface, which was negatively impacting his release of the putter head.
One of the putters that Toulon and Rahm tested was an Odyssey White Hot OG #7S model. Although Rahm had been using the Rossie during competition, he kept a #7 putter model at home that he would practice with, so he was already familiar with the head style.
“He’s always liked the #7, and he practices with one when he’s home,” Toulon told GolfWRX. “His path looked very good with it, stayed lower to the ground during the backstroke, which allowed it to arc nicely and put him in a great position to release the putter through impact.”
While both of the putters have the short slant neck hosel that Rahm prefers, the model designs are quite different. Rahm’s former Rossie putter has a center of gravity (CG) that’s a bit closer to the face due to the half-moon style head, whereas the CG of the #7S putter is a touch lower and further back in the head thanks to the low-sitting winged shape.
Since the #7S seemed to help Rahm keep the putter low to the ground and release the face better, the backup turned into the gamer for the final round of the 2022 Genesis Invitational.
That’s right. Although Rahm used his familiar Rossie putter for the first three rounds of the 2022 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, he switched into the new #7S for the final round.
As it turned out, the switch worked, and Rahm shot a final-round 65 making four birdies and an eagle.
Ahead of the 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rahm had only one putter in his bag: the Odyssey White Hot OG #7S. It appears that Rahm is sticking with the putter that helps his stroke stay low to the ground, rather than the Rossie that helped him win the U.S. Open.
In other words, when it comes to beating the world’s best golfers, Rahm isn’t staying satisfied.
For amateur golfers looking to find their right putter, remember that everyone has a different stroke. It’s important to identify your own tendencies and flaws, and find a putter that’s right for your stroke. Professional fitters can help immensely with this process, so be on the lookout for a certified putter fitter near you.
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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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Benny
Mar 4, 2022 at 6:01 pm
Great article. Thanks Wrx
TW
Mar 4, 2022 at 5:24 pm
Has anyone heard of the carbon fiber putting solution by Caliber Golf? 1st ever, Improves slight to target and square face putting. Conforms with the rules of golf. Scheduled to hit the golf market this April.
GenoK
Mar 4, 2022 at 3:19 pm
For golfers like myself, spending a lot of money on clubs, can stretch one’s budget. That said, a putter is different as roughly 1/2 your strokes are with this one club. I bought the putter ranked #2 in 2020 with the same style as his. List price, $99 sale $79. Looking at this years offerings, Tied with the top Blade, List $149 on sale $119. The one I originally bought, gave me 4 strokes a round back. I am looking at the new one, because it tested at the top from 20′ a range I have difficulty from. Forgot to mention…they’re Tommy Armour putters.
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Jim
Mar 3, 2022 at 8:23 pm
Hopefully he doesn’t have the putting Yips now with that 10” miss
geohogan
Mar 9, 2022 at 7:44 pm
It only took a phone call to fix.
Lushton
Mar 3, 2022 at 8:07 pm
May want to rethink using this article as “advice”. ?
Gimmeputt
Mar 3, 2022 at 7:20 pm
This did not age well
https://www.golfdigest.com/story/jon-rahm-short-putt-bay-hill
chip75
Mar 3, 2022 at 8:30 pm
If it wasn’t a stub, I wonder if something got between the ball and the putter face? but it would be about the size of a peanut to take that much speed off the ball.