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Rickie Fowler explains his record-breaking putter change at the 2023 U.S. Open
Rickie Fowler shot a record-breaking 8-under 62 on Thursday at the 2023 U.S. Open after making a few minor tweaks to his putting technique and putter build. Prior to Fowler’s round at Los Angeles Country Club, no one in history had shot a 62 at a U.S. Open – although, Xander Schauffele came in with a matching 8-under 62 to tie him atop the all-time list.
Check out GolfWRX.com’s Instagram interview with Fowler after the round for his full explanation of the putter switch-up:
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As a refresher, Fowler changed into a replica of his caddie’s putter at the beginning of 2023. It’s an Odyssey Versa Jailbird, equipped with a SuperStroke Tour 3.0 17-inch grip, and a healthy slathering of lead tape on the sole. It’s been an absolute game-changer for Fowler in 2023, who had been struggling for years previously to find a permanent putter.
In addition to speaking with Fowler, GolfWRX.com also took in-hand photos of Fowler’s new U.S. Open putter setup.
See more photos of Fowler’s record-breaking WITB in our GolfWRX Forums here
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Driver: Krank Formula Fire Pro (6 degrees @5) Buy here.
Shaft: LA Golf Bryson Series
3-wood: Krank Formula Fire (13 degrees @12) Buy here.
Shaft: LA Golf Bryson Series
3-wood: Krank Formula Fire (13 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: LA Golf Bryson Series
Irons: Avoda Prototype (5-PW) Buy here.
Shafts: LA Golf Bryson Series
Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (46-12S @45, 50-12S, 56, 60) Buy here.
Shafts: LA Golf Bryson Series
Putter: SIK Pro C-Series Armlock/LA Golf Proto Buy here.
Shaft: LA Golf C2L-180
Grip: JumboMax JumboFlat 17
Grips: JumboMax Tour Series (XL) Black/Silver
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Buy here.
Check out more in-hand photos of Bryson DeChambeau’s clubs here.
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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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @8.25) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X (45 inches)
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X
5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X
Irons: TaylorMade P760 (4), TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X 7.0 (4-9)
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (46-09SB, 50-09SB, 54-11SB) Buy here, Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (58-K @59) Buy here.
Shafts: Project X 6.5 (46-54), Project X 6.5 Wedge (60)
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour
Ball: 2024 TaylorMade TP5x Buy here.
(Photo courtesy of TaylorMade)
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
Check out more in-hand photos of Rory McIlroy’s WITB in the forums.
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- Taisei Shimizu what’s in the bag accurate as of the U.S. Open. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 HL (16.5 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7.5 X
5-wood: TaylorMade Stealth 2 HL (19 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 9 X
Irons: Bridgestone 221CB (4), Bridgestone Tour B (5-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold EX X100 Tour Issue
Wedges: Jucie tT (47-6 @48, 51-6 @52, 55-6 @56, 58-6 @60)
Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M
Grips: Elite
See more in-hand photos of Taisei Shimizu’s clubs here.
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Stroke Super
Jun 16, 2023 at 10:35 am
Big Grip Rick!
Tom
Jun 16, 2023 at 7:56 am
I’m a fan of Rickie and happy to see him playing well but wow, my eyes do not enjoy looking at that putter. Too much black and white contrast, looks like a zebra. But hey whatever works for you. All that matters is sinking putts. Hope Rickie keeps it going
Ryan
Jun 16, 2023 at 1:25 am
Putter length?
Miles
Jun 16, 2023 at 1:01 pm
Does the shaft have to be extended for these long grips?
FRL
Jun 15, 2023 at 10:53 pm
Will be shaving 1/8″ off mine this evening, thanks for this great #content!
Craig
Jun 16, 2023 at 9:33 am
That will hurt.
Rickie
Jun 17, 2023 at 10:09 am
hahahahahaha
Chris
Jun 15, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Great playing Rickie! One of the easiest guys to root for.