Equipment

Dallas: Toulon Golf launches latest Small Batch putter (in honor of Lee Trevino)

Published

2 years ago

Dec 2, 2024

There are times when paraphrasing a quote robs it of something essential. Fittingly, for an updated “A-Blade” putter design made in honor of Lee Trevino and his 85th birthday, that’s the case with this portion of Toulon Golf’s press release.

From the release:

“About a year ago our family crossed paths with one of golf’s legendary families — the Trevinos — who like us, run a family golf business. We quickly became friendly with Daniel, son of the effervescent and larger-than-life Lee, who has been busy building his own apparel company — Super Mex Golf – built around and inspired by the legacy of his father. The overlap between our two families was obvious. Two family-owned businesses, one inspired by a father widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, and the other family inspired by a father considered one of the greatest club designers of all time. To work together didn’t just make sense – some might say it was bound to happen.

“In 1984 the legendary Lee Trevino was hitting it and chipping it unbelievably well but couldn’t get the ball in the hole on the greens. As the story goes, Lee putted terrible in the 1984 Open, then went to the Dutch Open the next week and hit all 18 greens and had 36 putts in the first round.

“It was then his wife Claudia took matters into her own hands by pointing out the champion and runner-up of the ’84 Open had used the same type of putter and maybe he should try it too. Claudia went into the pro shop at the Dutch Open and bought the same model off the rack for $55 dollars.

“The putter was horribly out of spec. To adjust the putter, Lee stomped on it in the parking lot to the proper loft and lie. The putter went into play the very next day at the Dutch Open and Lee shot 64. The putter remained in Lee’s bag at Shoal Creek for the 1984 PGA Championship, culminating in a made 15 foot putt on the 72nd hole with Lee kissing the putter Claudia bought out of the pro shop at the Dutch Open.

“When we first spoke with Daniel and Lee, the story of the 1984 PGA Championship became too good not to share. Small Batch Dallas was born — a collaboration between the Trevinos and Toulons celebrating the Trevino family’s incredible contributions to the game of golf, launching on December 1st, Lee’s 85th birthday. Happy birthday, Lee. Try not to stomp on this one in the parking lot!”

Speaking of “specs,” details on the Toulon Golf Small Batch Dallas’ specifications are below.

Toulon Golf Small Batch Dallas specs

Material: 904L stainless
Face Mill: Fine Double Fly Cut with Small Tuna
Finish: Milk Chocolate PVD
Grip: Custom Toulon Deep Etched Blackout
Head Weight: 350 grams
Toe Hang: 43 degrees
Loft: 3 degrees
Lie: 70 degrees
Shaft: Chrome steel
Headcover: Custom Toulon Whiskey Outlaw Leather by Seamus Head Weight

Pricing and availability

The Small Batch Montecito is available for purchase today via the company’s website — ToulonGolf.com.

A limited number are being offered worldwide at $1,800.

Equipment

Spotted: Titleist GTS USWO headcovers

Published

15 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Andrew Von Lossow

GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore was at Riviera Country Club this last week in Los Angeles for the U.S. Women’s Open. While browsing the photos, I spotted a recent major trend in headcovers. That is, the Titleist GTS headcover line expands the majors theme.

Seen on the bag of Natalia Guseva were the red, white, and blue Titleist GTS covers. This is the third time we have seen limited-edition Titleist major covers, the others being at the Masters and the PGA Championship. But with the launch of the GTS line back at the Texas Children’s Houston Open in March, this is the first time we have seen Titleist come out with major themed head covers for the season (driver headcovers through hybrids).

Check out some photos below.

At the Masters, we saw the familiar Masters green, white, and yellow. While the PGA Championship design was colors synonymous with the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team. This shows the season major drops continue full steam ahead for major OEMs. New opportunities for each major for designs and themes, and who knows, maybe a lucky spark for a player and a major championship for their resume. It gets the wheels turning for what major theme headcover you would keep on your bag for the whole season!

Whats in the Bag

Melanie Green WITB 2026 (June)

Published

18 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D (9 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 5 S

3-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (15 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF 6 S

Hybrids: TaylorMade Qi4D (19 degrees, 22 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VF Hybrid 85 S

Irons: TaylorMade P770 (5-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Wedges: TaylorMade MG5 (50-SB 09, 54-SB 12, 60-SB 10)
Shafts: Nippon Modus 3 Tour 105

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour V
Grip: SuperStroke Flatso 2.0

Grips: Golf Pride MCC

Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

Check out more in-hand photos of Melanie Green’s clubs here.

Equipment

Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds – GolfWRXers discuss

Published

18 hours ago

Jun 5, 2026

Will Schube

In our forums, one user has announced himself as a believer in the powers of Titleist’s GT280 Mini Driver, and is sharing the good news with other members.

User @dgarland chronicled:

“As the title states I have played 3 rounds with a Titleist GT280 mini driver and here are the results… If you have been contemplating trying one, definitely do. Stock Tensei Blue and set at standard loft and it’s legitimately hard to not put the ball in play with this. It is incredibly straight and even bad swings result in a usable shot. You will give up some distance but you will be in play. I have not attempted to hit it off the fairway yet but I rarely hit my 3 wood off the fairway either. At my home course there are two holes on the front 9 that are a really uncomfortable shot with the driver. One is a slight dogleg right where a draw (my normal shot) can run out of room fast and the other is a dogleg left with trees about 250ish straight off the tee, where a driver that doesn’t draw will get me into trouble. The mini driver has been perfect for both of them. I always step onto those tee boxes uncomfortable about the shot I need to play, but with this it makes it far easier to get the ball in play.

“Update: 2 for 2 again this morning in a 9 hole round.”

Members in the forum shared their thoughts on mini drivers, offering up their favorite models and whether or not they’re a proper fit for their home course/style of play. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

NorthMNgolfer: “I’m curious between this and the new TEC mini that was just released. But I’m waiting a mini that can be used from the fairway as well from time to time. Both look like great options.”
jLMN: “I played the GT280 last year and it’s a great club. My problem this year is I couldn’t justify keeping it in the bag when I would only use it 2-3 times per round. Perfect club for short par 4 tee shots. I didn’t trust it as well off the deck compared to the tee box.”
GolferPerson1: “I can only speak to the 280 but I’ve had no issues with it from the fairway. ”

Entire Thread: “Titleist GT280 mini driver after 3 rounds”

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