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'A Total Clown Show' - Pro Criticises PGA Tour Champions Cart Policy

Paul Goydos says the use of carts on the PGA Tour Champions puts him at a "competitive disadvantage"

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Paul Goydos has ignited a debate on the cart policy of the PGA Tour Champions, claiming it puts him at a competitive disadvantage.

Carts are permitted on the Tour, with some restrictions. However, the 58-year-old doesn’t use one. He took to Twitter to argue that the use of carts by others on the Tour is unfair and that PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has been weak on the issue.

In the now-deleted tweet, he wrote: “I am now at a competitive disadvantage walking on the @ChampionsTour. If the PGA Tour had a commissioner that had an ounce of leadership skills he would ban them (I’m fine with ADA exceptions). It’s a total clown show.”

Goydos, who famously shot 59 at the 2010 John Deere Classic , then responded to several tweets in his replies, expanding on his complaint. One person wrote: “Use a cart if you feel it gives an advantage,” but the two-time PGA Tour winner explained: “Understand your point. As a player that thinks you shouldn’t allow them I would be hypocritical to take one during tournament rounds. My mother taught me that 2 wrongs don’t make a right.”

Understand your point. As a player that thinks you shouldn’t allow them I would be hypocritical to take one during tournament rounds. My mother taught me that “ 2 wrongs don’t make a right” May 6, 2023

He also explained that he’d seen players take advantage of the fact they were using a cart, saying: “I’ve seen players drive their carts to the green, survey it, then walk back to their ball and play. They leave their carts by the green. Short par 4s.”

I’ve seen players drive there carts to the green, survey it, then walk back to there ball and play. They leave there carts by the green. Short par 4s May 6, 2023

That would appear to go against the guidelines set out in the 2022 PGA Tour Champions Player Handbook, which states: “When practical, carts should not be driven past your own ball or that of your playing partner, and should not be parked in close proximity to any ball in play.”

Goydos also suggested that carts are largely unnecessary anyway, pointing out that players who use them would likely not skip a Major, where they are prohibited. He wrote: “It’s rare you get a group of 3 walkers. Next week is the Regions Tradition, a major, walking only (except ADA exemptions) how many players will skip because they can’t take a cart? ZERO.”

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It’s rare you get a group of 3 walkers. Next week is the Regions Tradition, a major, walking only( except ADA exemptions) how many players will skip because they can’t take a cart? ZERO May 6, 2023

Goydos played in last week’s Mitsubishi Electric Classic on the PGA Tour Champions, where he finished tied for 30th. He has five wins on the Tour, with his most recent being the 2017 3M Championship.

Last month, Jack Nicklaus revealed that 15-time Major winner Tiger Woods had told him that he intends to play on the PGA Tour Champions when he turns 50 and will use a cart .

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The Champions Tour And Golf Carts

Golf is a walking game.

That’s why I was glad to see that the Champions (Senior) Tour has decided to abandon its policy of allowing players to use electric carts and instead force them to walk.

But several players on the Champions Tour apparently feel that the Tour has gone too far and are preparing to sue for the right to ride. The PGA Tour has been down this road before—in the Casey Martin case, where the Court ruled that Martin should be allowed to ride.

The Champions Tour President, Rick Geoge, says it’s about the image of the Tour. Gary Player, Tom Watson and Hale Irwin back his position. But to me, it’s a much bigger issue than image. It’s a question about the very nature of the game itself. Is golf simply a ball hitting exhibition, or is it an athletic event, where endurance and strength are a part of the game?

There a column on the issue here.

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At What Age Can You Start Playing On The PGA Champions Tour?

What happens to our favorite professional golfers as they age? Some may think that professional golfers retire as they get older and can no longer compete at the highest level, but that is seldom the case.

Professional golf isn’t just for the young players. The PGA created a special tour for older players called the PGA Tour Champions, where our favorite golfers of the past still compete and show their skills.

In the article below, we will cover all you need to know about the age requirement and other qualifications needed to play on the Senior PGA Tour.

Plus, we will cover some key differences between the tours and touch on some players competing today. We have a lot to cover so let’s get started!

What Are The Age Requirements For The Senior PGA Tour?

To be eligible to tee it up on the Senior PGA Tour, a golfer needs to be 50 years or older. This age threshold is in place to provide seasoned golfers with an opportunity to continue their professional careers once they are no longer competitive on the PGA Tour.

The Senior PGA Tour, now known as the PGA Tour Champions, allows golf legends and experienced players to showcase their skills and compete against their peers on an age-appropriate playing field.

The Senior PGA Tour provides an exciting platform for golf enthusiasts to witness some of their favorite players from the past continue to excel in the sport. Plus, the senior tour allows new faces into the world of professional golf.

How Do You Qualify For The Senior PGA Tour?

Players need to meet certain criteria to qualify for the Senior PGA Tour. Here are the common ways to qualify for the Senior PGA Tour:

Age Requirement: As covered above, the first requirement for the Senior PGA Tour is reaching the age of 50 or older. Once a golfer turns 50, they become eligible to compete on the PGA Tour Champions.

Exemptions: Some players may receive exemptions based on their accomplishments during their regular PGA Tour careers. These exemptions can include major championship victories or a specific number of PGA Tour wins. Exemptions are typically granted to top performers on the regular tour.

Qualifying Tournaments: The PGA Tour Champions holds qualifying tournaments for golfers who have not earned exemptions. These tournaments provide an opportunity for senior golfers to compete for a limited number of spots in PGA Tour Champions events .

Career Earnings or Performance: Some players may qualify based on their career earnings or performance on the PGA Tour. For example, if a player has reached a certain earnings threshold or has won a specific number of tournaments during their PGA Tour career, they may gain entry to the Senior PGA Tour.

Q-School: Similar to the regular PGA Tour, there is a Q-School (Qualifying School) for the PGA Tour Champions. Golfers who successfully navigate this school and perform well in the final stage can earn their tour card.

Sponsor Invitations: Occasionally, sponsors of PGA Tour Champions events may offer invitations to golfers. This including amateurs or international players, who may not meet the standard criteria.

Who Is The Oldest Player To Win A Senior PGA Tour Event?

In 2021, Bernhard Langer made history by becoming the oldest to win on the Champions Tour at the age of 64. He repeated this feat at age 64 and went on to break his own record in 2022, winning as a 65-year-old.

In 2023, he extended his record by winning multiple times at the age of 65. Langer’s record now stands at 65 years, 10 months, and 5 days when he secured victory at the 2023 U.S. Senior Open.

With this latest achievement, Langer dominates the list of oldest senior tour winners, holding the top five spots.

Can Senior PGA Players Use A Cart?

Unlike the PGA Tour’s rule on golf carts , Senior PGA players are allowed to use carts during tournament rounds. This accommodation is made to help older golfers manage the physical demands of playing multiple rounds of golf at a high level, considering the age and potential mobility issues of some participants.

The use of carts in senior PGA tournaments contrasts with the regular PGA Tour. PGA players must walk the course and carry their own clubs or use caddies. The option for carts on the PGA Tour Champions aims to ensure that senior players can continue to perform at their best.

However, it’s important to note that not all senior golfers choose to use carts. Some players still prefer to walk the course. The use of carts is a personal choice. It allows senior players to tailor their playing experience to their specific needs and preferences.

When Can Tiger Woods Play In The Senior PGA Tour?

Given Tiger’s unmatched career on the PGA Tour, he would be an automatic qualifier to the PGA Champions Tour. The only criteria holding him back from playing would be his age.

Tiger Woods was born on December 30, 1975. Based on his birthdate, he would become eligible for the PGA Tour Champions on December 30, 2025.

Final Thoughts

The PGA Tour Champions welcomes golfers aged 50+, providing a platform for seasoned players to continue their professional careers.

It’s an opportunity for golf legends to shine while introducing new faces to the world of senior professional golf.

Players can qualify through age eligibility, exemptions based on their PGA Tour achievements, qualifying tournaments, career performance, participation in Q-School, or sponsor invitations, ensuring a diverse and competitive field.

Notably, Bernhard Langer set a remarkable record by becoming the oldest senior tour winner in 2021, 2022, and 2023, achieving victory at ages 64 and 65 and holding the top five spots on the list of oldest senior tour winners.

Additionally, senior PGA players have the option to use golf carts during tournaments, offering comfort and flexibility.

As for Tiger Woods, his eligibility to join the PGA Tour Champions awaits when he turns 50 on December 30, 2025, promising an exciting chapter in senior professional golf given his illustrious career.

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Champions Tour cart ban lifted for many events

The Champions Tour Division Board voted Monday to allow players to again use golf carts on the Champions Tour, beginning with the Puerto Vallarta Golf Classic Mar. 31-Apr. 2 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The decision reverses a ban since the start of the 2005 season on carts in competitive rounds except at a couple of events featuring extreme heat or topography.

Carts still won't be permitted, however, at the senior circuit's five major championships plus the Wal-Mart First Tee Open at Pebble Beach, season-ending Charles Schwab Cup Championship and rounds that count in pro-am formats, including the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am and Greater Kansas City Golf Classic.

Tour officials, led by PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem and Champions Tour president Rick George, saw getting rid of carts as as a way to enhance the tour's "fan friendly" approach, improve its image on television and emphasize competition over nostalgia. "Walking down the fairways rather than riding, it fits the direction of where our tour is going," George said in April 2004. "At this point we have every intention of staying the course because we think it's the right thing for our tour. But we're always listening."

In a statement released today, George said: "The tour continues to believe the presentation of our tournaments and the on-site fan experience is enhanced when competitions don't features carts and players walk. However, due to ongoing requests made by a number of players, we have concluded that carts will be made available on a more frequent basis to those wishing to use them."

Players choosing to take a cart may do so on the front nine, back nine or for the entire 18 holes. Caddies are permitted to drive a cart if the player elects to walk during competition.

The ban had rankled some players who preferred to keep an option that had been available since the tour began in 1980. The matter became a hot-button issue on tour, with polls that showed a majority of players in favor of allowing carts in contrast to the stand of their executive leadership. A larger survey conducted last year that included players, reporters and spectators revealed mixed opinions. There were occasional rumblings from players threatening legal action, but no lawsuits were filed.

As recently as last month the seniors' player advisory council was in favor of upholding the ban. But when the policy board met Monday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., the group's four independent directors and the four player directors on the PGA Tour were swayed by the unanimous stance to return carts by Champions Tour player directors Jim Colbert, Ben Crenshaw , Tom Purtzer and Leonard Thompson, Purtzer told Golf World.

"If the players are 4-0 for something, they traditionally haven't been overridden," said Purtzer, a cart advocate who is plagued by a painful back condition. "It came down to the directors voting because they knew a majority of the players wanted carts back. A couple of the independent directors said they weren't in total agreement but appreciated the fight we had put up. It kind of came to down to the belief that 'you guys know what's best for your tour.'"

Purtzer said he hoped the policy reversal will allow some of the tour's legendary faces, such as Lee Trevino and Chi Chi Rodriguez, to play more. "Sure we're a competitive tour," Purtzer said, "but there's definitely some nostalgia involved, too. We know a number of guys are adamant against carts. We certainly don't have our chests puffed up. But it was something the four of us [player directors] felt was for the betterment of the tour."

Bill Fields is a senior editor for Golf World magazine

John Daly's cart ride at PGA Championship won't start a traffic jam

It’s been 18 years since Casey Martin sued the PGA Tour and took the case to the Supreme Court. Martin’s cause? Being allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act to ride a golf cart in competition because of a withered leg caused by a life-long blood circulation disorder.

At the time, a lot of people in the world of golf lost their minds. It was about walking being an integral part of the game, the critics said. In the end, Martin won his case, and critics predicted gloom and doom. How many people would now apply to ride a cart in a big golf event?

As it turns out, the answer was no one. Martin played on the tour, didn’t have great success because he did have a legitimate disability, and he left the tour. He’s now the successful head coach for the University of Oregon men’s golf team.

Fans will get a chance to have the argument again, perhaps as much as for who is getting to ride a cart as whether a cart is being used. John Daly has been trying to get a cart in some events for a while now, applying through the ADA to use a cart in the PGA Championship next week. Daly says he needs the cart because of osteoarthritis in his knee, but he has been turned down in the past by events like the Senior U.S. Open.

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Already there has been talk about walking being an important part of the game over the Daly case. And there are critics that point out Daly was able to play seven PGA Tour events in 2018 without riding in a cart. Carts are allowed for play on the PGA Tour Champions, where the 53-year-old Daly plays a majority of his golf these days. A PGA Tour Champions regulation states that “All PGA Tour Champions players are encouraged to walk whenever possible.”

But the rules at the PGA Championship are made by the PGA of America, not the USGA or the PGA Tour. Under its own ADA policy, the PGA of America ruled that Daly can use a cart because he provided “the requisite information to allow for a review of his request by the PGA's medical team."

Some of the criticism in the Daly case is because of who is getting to ride in the cart. Most fans, even those who love Daly, know that he has been his own worst enemy at times. Maybe this isn’t as much a disability as just Daly having abused his body for years, critics say. Daly is certainly on a different level of disability than Casey Martin.

But critics can’t scream too much about Daly using a cart. First, Daly uses a cart a lot on the senior tour. Second, while the USGA turned down Daly’s request for a cart in the Senior U.S. Open, it was up to the PGA of America to make the decision this time.

Daly is a past champion of the PGA Championship with his remarkable and memorable 1991 win – which comes with a lifetime exemption to the tournament – so the PGA was going to error on the side of getting Daly into the field rather than stopping him from playing.

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Daly isn’t likely to contend in the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black next week, and there is even serious questions whether he will make the cut to play the final two rounds. If that’s the case, then Daly will have used the cart for just 36 holes, and just to be part of a tournament that means a lot to him. A vast majority of golfers will walk to play the game, even if the walking can be difficult at times.

Daly’s cart won’t start a race for other golfers to use a cart, just as the Casey Martin lawsuit didn’t flood the tour with carts 18 years ago.

Larry Bohannan is The Desert Sun golf writer. He can be reached at (760) 778-4633 or [email protected]. Follow him on Facebook or on Twitter at @Larry_Bohannan.

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Paul Goydos takes blowtorch to Champions Tour’s cart situation, says tour lacks leadership

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Paul Goydos, how do you really feel?

The 58-year-old journeyman pro dropped a Twitter bomb Saturday when he sent out a comment saying that he’s at a “competitive disadvantage” by walking in PGA Tour Champions events. The tweet had a photo attached that showed several golf carts being driven on a fairway.

He also continued by taking a swipe at PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan for what he considers to be a lack of leadership and calls the cart situation a “clown show.” He eventually took down the tweet, but an image of the original can be found here:

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Goydos, known for having strong opinions during his entire professional career, continued to answer tweets over the next several hours. One commenter asked Goydos why he doesn’t use a cart if he feels like it would help him be more competitive. “As a player that thinks you shouldn’t allow them I would be hypocritical to take one during tournament rounds. My mother taught me that ‘2 wrongs don’t make a right.’”

Another message asked Goydos to explain more about why he feels so strongly about being at a disadvantage. He responded by saying that he’s seen players actually drive their golf cart to the green on a short par 4, survey the green, then walk back to the fairway to hit their approach shot, leaving their cart up by the green.

He continued to respond to commenters into Sunday morning.

Goydos won twice on the PGA Tour, at the 1996 Bay Hill Invitational and the 2007 Sony Open in Hawaii. He’s won five times on the PGA Tour Champions, with his last victory coming six years ago.

He finished 15 shots behind winner Stephen Ames at this weekend's Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf in Georgia.

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Tiger Woods preparing to play PGA Tour Champions, looking forward to using 'little buggy'

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tiger Woods knows his limitations on a golf course and they have nothing to do with his swing.

"I just have to be cognizant of how much I can push it," he said Tuesday. "I can hit a lot of shots but the difficulty for me is going to be the walking going forward. It is what it is. I wish it could be easier."

It can be easier. But not for three more years.

"I've got three more years, where I get the little buggy and be out there with Fred (Couples). But until then no buggy."

With that, Woods essentially confirmed his intention to play on the PGA Tour Champions , something Jack Nicklaus hinted at a month ago.

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Woods, 47, becomes eligible for the 50-and-over seniors' circuit on Dec. 30, 2025. He's playing competitively for just the fourth time since the February 2021 car crash in which he nearly lost his leg, or worse.

"Mobility, it's not where I would like it, but ... I've said to you guys before, I'm very lucky to have this leg; it's mine," he said. "Yes, it had been altered and there's some hardware in there, but it's still mine.

"It has been tough and will always be tough. The ability and endurance of what my leg will do going forward will never be the same. I understand that."

Players on the Tour Champions are allowed to use a cart. On the PGA Tour, if they have a disability, they must apply to ride during a competitive round. Woods could do that now but he refuses.

Nicklaus was a guest on Nick Faldo's podcast when he said he told Woods he could use a cart now.

"He says, ‘I’m not going to do that,’ " Nicklaus said: "He says, ‘When I get to the senior tour, I will.’ ”

Woods' lone event this year was the Genesis Invitational seven weeks ago. He finished tied for 45th. The 2022 Masters was his first tournament since the accident. He made the cut with an opening round 71 followed by a 74 before closing with a pair of 78s.

"I think my game is better than it was last year at this particular time," Woods said. "I think my endurance is better. But it aches a little bit more than it did last year just because at that particular time when I came back, I really had not pushed it that often. And I had a little window in which I did push it and was able to come back."

Why Don’t Pro Golfers Use Carts? [Can Tiger Woods?]

If you’ve ever played golf before, chances are you’ve probably seen golf carts riding around the golf course.

Many golf courses will have them for use, so why when we watch the top players on professional tours do we never see them using golf carts?

In this article, we’ll take a look at why pro golfers don’t use carts when they play in tour events.

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Why Don’t Pro Golfers Use Carts?

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Golf carts are not allowed for use on the PGA Tour, except under certain medical circumstances, because the tour believes that they give an unfair advantage.

The top professional tours believe that part of the importance of competition is that everyone is playing an even field.

If some players are riding around in carts, they’re not using as much stamina as the players who are actually walking the course.

It might not seem like golf is the most physical of sports. However, walking 18 holes on long courses with slopes and hollows, often for four days straight, requires a good level of endurance, and a golf cart removes that element of fitness.

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If you want to get better at golf and feel much fitter, leave the buggy and walk it. An 18 hole round is far more enjoyable on foot and it will do great things for your health.

As well as the fitness part, it’s also about the tradition of the game of golf. Golf is a game full of history and tradition, and it’s important that the current professional golfers honour that.

After all, you wouldn’t have seen Old Tom Morris riding a cart down the fairway of Prestwick Golf Club all those years ago.

Despite most pro golfers not being able to use a golf cart, there are some players who can get a special exemption for a PGA Tour event, provided it’s for an injury or medical condition.

This rule was never actually the case on the PGA Tour . It wasn’t until 2001 when Casey Martin, a professional golfer with Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome won a case in the Supreme Court which gave him the right to use a cart in PGA Tour events.

Since then, the rule was updated to let professional golfers ride carts at events so long as they have a valid reason.

Why Doesn’t Tiger Woods Use A Golf Cart?

Tiger Woods doesn’t use a golf cart because he claims that it’s just not something he’d want to do and if “If I can’t play at that level, I can’t play at that level.”

So regardless of whether or not he’d be allowed to use a cart because of his various injuries, he’d choose not to as it’s just not something he’d want to do in big tournaments.

It’s certainly a shame, especially when Tiger is still able to compete at a very high level, with the only thing holding him back from success is the fact that he struggles to walk for 18 holes over four days.

Perhaps it’s an ego thing or maybe Tiger just doesn’t want to break the games traditions. But I’d still love to watch him play, even if it is while using a golf cart.

Has Any PGA Player Ever Used A Cart?

Yes, PGA golfers in the past have used a golf cart while playing in tour events.

The first player allowed to use a golf cart on the professional circuit was Casey Martin, who had to go through court proceedings with the tour in order to have the rule changed.

Martin, suffered from a circulatory disease in his right leg which made it difficult to walk, so walking an entire course was very challenging.

After a four-year battle with the PGA Tour, the Supreme Court ruled that Casey Martin could use a golf cart under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

However, since winning the claim in 2001, Martin has only gone on to play in a handful of events on the PGA Tour, struggling to keep his PGA Tour card .

Another high-profile player to have used a cart on the PGA Tour is John Daly . Having won the PGA Championship in 1991, Daly has the right to play in the major championship for as long as he wishes.

But suffering from osteoarthritis in his right knee, Daly is allowed to use a golf cart under the Disabilities Act.

Final Thoughts

For many golfers, golf carts are an essential part of the game. But in the professional circuit, walking is an integral part of the game.

However, golf is also a game of fairness and inclusivity. Therefore, if players need to use a golf cart, as it’s for a valid medical reason, it’s also acceptable.

Can players use golf carts in practice rounds ?

No, golf carts are not allowed in practice rounds, unless the golfer has been given a special medical exemption allowing them to use a golf cart.

Why don’t they use carts in the PGA?

Golf carts aren’t used on the PGA Tour because they’re seen as an unfair advantage, but also because the game is about endurance and tradition, and golf carts impact this.

Can pro golfers use a golf cart?

No, pro golfers can’t use golf carts in a professional tournament unless they’re given a special medical exemption like Casey Martin or John Daly.

Is Tiger Woods allowed to use a cart?

Yes, because of his injuries, Tiger Woods would be allowed to use a golf cart but he chooses not to because he doesn’t believe he should use one.

Does senior PGA allow carts?

Yes, since 2006, the Senior PGA Tour has allowed players to use a golf cart in events, except for a major tournament and certain other events.

Can Champions Tour use carts?

Yes, the Champions Tour lets its players use a buggy if they wish, apart from when it’s a major championship.

Why is John Daly allowed to use a cart?

John Daly is allowed to use golf carts in PGA tournaments because he has osteoarthritis in his knee and so struggles to walk long distances.

Can Tiger use a buggy?

Yes, if he wanted to Tiger Woods is allowed to use a golf buggy in tournaments because of his leg injuries which he sustained in a car crash in 2021.

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Tiger Woods told Jack Nicklaus he is going to play on the Champions Tour because they allow golf carts

Jack Nicklaus has revealed that Tiger Woods intends to play on the Champions Tour.
Golf's "senior" tour uses carts, and Woods feels he can compete if he doesn't have to walk.

We may never see Tiger Woods play full-time golf again, but there is growing hope that we will see a lot more of him in a few years.

On Nick Faldo's podcast , Jack Nicklaus revealed that Woods intends to play on golf's senior tour, PGA Tour Champions, and their rule on golf carts is part of the motivation.

"[Tiger] actually can still hit the ball pretty well," Nicklaus told Faldo, via Golf.com . "But he can't walk. He can't walk. And I told him, 'Tiger, you're eligible to take a cart.' He says, 'I'm not going to do that.' He says, 'When I get to the senior tour, I will.'"

Woods, 47, is not eligible for the Champions Tour for three more years. Woods' longtime rival, Phil Mickelson, has been playing events on the tour and has four wins since turning 50 in 2020.

The Champions Tour has allowed golfers the option of using a cart since 2006 . However, in an interesting twist, carts are still not permitted in their five majors. Since suffering major leg injuries in a car crash , Woods has limited his professional golfing to majors and events he hosts .

Woods has previously hinted at playing on the Champions Tour.

"I'm a great cart golfer," Woods said during an appearance on Another Golf Podcast . "Not good at the walking part. So, I guess it's what, three and a half years, I get to ride the buggy like all those guys out there."

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Why tiger woods can't (and won't) just use a golf cart to compete in the masters, explained, share this article.

Editor’s Note: A version of this story was originally published April 5, 2022.

As we all know, Tiger Woods injured his leg in the horrific car accident he was in 2021. It’s still an issue. He can physically play golf well, but as he’s said, walking the course is more of an issue.

This point from Woods brought up what I thought was a very valid question in my mind which was, “why would Tiger not just use a golf cart?” Yup. I asked my For the Win coworkers. I had to.

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Let me preface this by saying I don’t know nothing about golf, y’all. The closest I’ve gotten to a legitimate course was Top Golf. And I’m not very good at that. (I can hit the ball kind of far but not super far, you know?)

Luckily, my colleagues didn’t roast me there. Instead, they told me golf carts are basically not allowed. Which was news to me! I mean, golf carts exist for golf. Why would they not be allowed, right? Right.

That sent me on a (slightly) deep dive into why carts are taboo in professional golf. Here’s what I came up with.

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Wait, so golf carts aren't allowed?

Well, no. But yes, also? They’re allowed in special situations, but you have to apply for a special exemption with the PGA Tour to actually get one and use it during a major tournament.

Golf carts have always been allowed for use in recreational golf , but on the PGA Tour walking the court has generally been a strict requirement. Until 2001, anyway.

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Casey Martin, who is a former PGA Tour golfer, won a case that went all the way up to the Supreme Court that ultimately allowed him to use a golf cart on tour events.

Martin, who is currently the men’s golf head coach at Oregon, suffers from Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome which is a circulatory disease that left his right leg atrophied making it difficult for him to walk.

He requested an exemption to the PGA’s walking rule in 1997 while on a tour event. He wanted to use a golf cart but was denied. He sued the PGA and, after four years, won the case. He’s the reason why the PGA can grant golfers exceptions for special situations.

Wow. The Supreme Court? Why does walking mean so much to the tour?

It sort of makes sense when you think about it on the surface. It introduces stamina to the game. If everyone is walking the course, everyone is on an even playing field. It’s all part of the competition.

For Martin, specifically back in 1997, the tour claimed that it might give him an advantage over the other golfers in the field, per CNN .

PGA officials maintain that requiring golfers to walk, which introduces stamina as an element of the game, is a fundamental part of the competition, and that letting Martin ride would give him an advantage.

That’s only the truth on the surface, though. In reality, if you’re requesting an exemption for a cart because of an injury or an underlying disease, you’re at more of a disadvantage than other competitors in the field because of your condition.

Without the cart exemption, your only choices are to tough it out or to retire if the situation is chronic and severe. That stinks.

OK, so back to Tiger. This probably qualifies for an exemption, right?

One would think. We all saw news of Woods’ accident and we also know how severe the injury is at this point.

It kept Woods out of the game for what had essentially been more than a calendar year last season. Sure, he’d done some non-competitive events like the PNC Championship with his son, Charlie . BUT … he’s also used golf carts for those events.

The thing is, it doesn’t even matter if he could get an exemption or not.

Wait, why doesn't it matter?

Because Woods said he wouldn’t use a golf cart anyway. That’s “just not who I am,” he said. There’s legitimately a stigma that comes with using a cart.

“No. I wouldn’t, no. No. Absolutely not. Not for a PGA Tour event, no. That’s just not who I am…That’s not how I’ve always been, and if I can’t play at that level, I can’t play at that level.”

So there you have it, folks. Regardless of whether he could get the exception or not, he just won’t.

That seems kind of silly, but this is a competitor being competitive. That is what it is. Let’s just hope his leg doesn’t impact his play if he actually plays at all.

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‘Use a Cart Cry Baby’: Golf Fans Reprimand Champions Tour Legend After His Major Jibe At The Tour

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On the tour, Paul Goydos has had a fruitful career. It includes taking home a total of five tournament titles, including two in 2007, and placing six times in the top 25 in terms of money won. Additionally, he represented the United States in the Ryder Cup twice. Along with his successes on the golf field, Goydos is renowned for his willingness to voice his opinions on matters affecting the game.

The use of carts on the PGA Tour Champions has generated considerable controversy in recent years. On this trip, participants typically have to walk rather than use a cart. Only under specific conditions, such as those involving medical needs or severe weather, are tour carts permitted. The American professional golfer has chosen to discuss this topic even though there is still disagreement surrounding it.

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Paul Goydos gained respect on the tour as a result of his propensity for discussing golf-related topics. The golfer from the PGA Tour Champions is not shy about sharing his thoughts on many issues. The five-time PGA Tour winner has escalated the cart problem, even though it won’t be resolved any time soon.

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Goydos delivered a bomb on his Twitter account on Saturday. The 58-year-old golfer made a contentious statement, claiming that walking in PGA Tour Champions events puts him at a “competitive disadvantage.” Additionally, the tweet includes a picture of multiple golf carts being driven on a fairway. The American professional golfer continued by making fun of Jay Monahan, the commissioner of the PGA Tour. The cart scenario, in his opinion, demonstrates a lack of leadership and is a “clown show.”

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I am now a a competitive disadvantage walking on the @ChampionsTour . If the PGA Tour had a commissioner that had an ounce of leadership skills he would ban them( I’m fine with ADA exceptions). It’s a total clown show pic.twitter.com/Cylsmk65vc — Paul Goydos (@PaulGoydosPGA) May 6, 2023

Throughout his whole professional career, Goydos has earned a reputation for having strong beliefs. There are still arguments on both sides of the controversy about the use of carts on the PGA Tour Champions. This topic has received a lot of fan interest after the five-time PGA Tour winner tweeted about it.

Fans react to Paul Goydos’s remarks

There are still arguments on both sides of the controversy about the use of carts on the PGA Tour Champions. Goydos’ tweet, however, has received a lot of attention. The tweet has taken the internet by storm because golf enthusiasts can’t stop talking about it. Numerous fans have responded to the tweet. Some of the fan responses include:

One with a long good reason.

Anyone that’s played 3-4 rounds of golf in 4 or less days will tell you that fatigue from walking the course plays a huge roll in overall performance both physically and mentally. — Gerrit Cramer (@cramer_gerrit) May 7, 2023

This is the solution to your problem.

use a cart yourself if you feel it gives an advantage — Foley (@bfoley0912) May 6, 2023

However, the one with the troll.

Get a cart and stop whining — Christopher Rodgers MD (@md_rodgers) May 6, 2023

Moreover, there still are doubts regarding this issue.

I thought you are eligible to take carts on Champions Tour. The player or caddie can take it not both. — Jaymie Martino (@jamsteelers) May 6, 2023

My money is to see you play.

I don’t pay to watch you walk — Rob Cumming (@RealRobCumming) May 6, 2023

A long, twisted narrative.

Respectfully Paul, if it allows some of the legands of the game to keep playing, which might create excitement, drive ticket sales, and make sponsors happy isn’t that a better way to look at it? For most Champions Tour fans the winner is secondary. Majors different story 100%. — Joe (@AggieJoe123) May 7, 2023

On your side, Goydos.

I'm with you. Walking is integral. Wish our course was more walkable! — ⛳️ Golf After 60 🏌‍♀️🏌‍♂️ (@golfafter60) May 7, 2023

I just think it’s nice you actually correspond with your fans on twitter. — Brian Silvers (@bnsilvers1) May 7, 2023

Are you in your good senses?

Have you been drinking? — Kevin Murphy (@kmmurphy9) May 7, 2023

Meanwhile, a really positive response.

Agreed. — Steve Francis (@Golfguru54) May 6, 2023

Shots fired! — PleatsForDays (@PleatsForDays) May 6, 2023

Alternate solution.

Join LIV — Marshall Yates (@MarshallYates_) May 6, 2023

Have some guts.

Use a cart cry baby — Digger (@goodpizzaeater) May 7, 2023

Furthermore, some players argue that carts are necessary for older golfers who may not be able to walk 18 holes comfortably. However, others feel that the use of carts detracts from the traditional walking-based nature of the sport. With Goydos attracting a lot of attention to the issue, it remains to be seen what happens next.

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What Golf Clubs Do the Pros Use? PGA vs Tour Champions Clubs

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Ever wonder what golf clubs do the pros use? In this article, Matt Callcott-Stevens captured all the critical data on the PGA Tour & PGA Tour Champions golf clubs and how players build their bags in comparison.

With the PGA Tour wrapped up for the season, I have had time on my hands to unleash my inner golf nerd. I have spent the past few weeks analyzing what golf clubs do the pros use on the PGA Tour Champions and the PGA Tour .

My ambition is to highlight the similarities and differences between pro tour golf clubs for seniors and the younger generation. After reading this guide, you will know what the top brands and golf clubs on the PGA Tour are. I will also leave you with a breakdown of the clubs your favorite tour pros swing.

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What Clubs Do Pros Carry?

Popular Golf Club Brands Used by Professional Golfers showing dominance by Titleist and TaylorMade

Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, and Srixon are the most popular golf club brands utilized by pro tour golfers. I reveal the percentage of top PGA and PGA Tour Champions players using each brand.

Titleist Golf Clubs

Titleist trumps its competitor golf club brands in popularity on the PGA Tour. The brand accounts for 36% of all irons used by the top 50 players and 24% of drivers. That value rises when we look at wedges, with 48% playing Titleist Vokey wedges. Tour players appreciate Titleist golf clubs for their feel, feedback, compact designs, and workable flight.

Patrick Cantlay , Max Homa, Matt Fitzpatrick, Will Zalatoris, Jordan Spieth, and Justin Thomas are a few pros synonymous with Titleist. Although they employ different models in their bag, I found the T100 irons are the most popular. Ten of the top 50 PGA Tour pros currently play the workable T100 range.

Conversely, the brand does not enjoy the same prominence on the PGA Tour Champions with the longer clubs. Padraig Harrington uses their TSR3 driver, while Brett Quigley and Dicky Pride use Titleist irons.

TaylorMade Golf Clubs

TaylorMade is the next most popular brand, accounting for 30% of fairway woods and irons among the top 50 PGA Tour professional golfers. TaylorMade Fairway Woods are also a popular option for the Tour Champions players, with 30% of the top 30 players using the brand.

I find the presence of the brand dwindles as we reach the lower clubs in the bag, stemming from an abundance of short-game options. Only 8.2% of the players analyzed use TaylorMade wedges on the PGA Tour, while the result was 0% on the PGA Tour Champions.

Famed TaylorMade tour staffers include Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Scheffler. PGA Tour Champions players who use TaylorMade clubs include Fred Couples and Vijay Singh .

Callaway Golf Clubs

Callaway follows TaylorMade as the third most golf clubs on Tour, with a healthy selection of metal woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters. The brand dominates the hybrid category on both tours, with 35.31% and 26.7% of the top 50 PGA Tour and senior players using them, respectively.

Their dominance is also seen in the putting department on the youngsters and veterans tour thanks to their acquisition of Odyssey Golf. Just under one-third of the top players use a Callaway putter on the PGA Tour, but the figure almost doubles to 52.21% of pros on the seniors tour.

I was always impressed by Callaway’s result in the driver department on the PGA Tour Champions. Just under half, or 44%, of the top 30 senior golfers use Callaway drivers. Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele , and Si Woo Kim are among the biggest names on the brand’s portfolio.

Despite severing ties with the brand in 2022, Phil Mickelson is the most famed golfer over 50 years old swinging Callaway clubs.

Ping Golf Clubs

Ping does not dominate one category specifically, but it is well represented through the bag. Twenty-four percent of senior golfers swing a Ping driver, while 18% of PGA Tour pros use the brand.

The next popular golf clubs category where the brand appears are the fairway woods and putter sections. Just under 17% of the top 30 seniors swing a Ping fairway wood compared to 16% on the PGA Tour.

The most popular PGA Tour pros who play Ping golf clubs include Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, Tyrrell Hatton, and Sahith Theegala. Miguel Angel Jimenez and Kevin Sutherland are two notable Ping staffers on the PGA Tour Champions.

Srixon Golf Clubs

Srixon produces value for money, soft feeling, high launching, and workable metal woods and irons for amateurs and pros. Srixon is dwarfed in tour representation compared to Titleist, TaylorMade, and Callaway golf clubs. However, they punch above their weight in the irons department.

Over 20% of the top Senior golfers employ Srixon irons in their golf bags for their feel, forgiveness, launch, and workability. It ties with Callaway for the most used irons brand by the top Champions Tour golfers.

Srixon does not manufacture wedges or putters, relying on their sister brand, Cleveland to handle this area. Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, and Brooks Koepka are the highest-profile players to operate with the brand’s irons. My former boss, Ernie Els , carries the Srixon flag high on the senior’s tour, using their irons.

Cobra Golf Clubs

Cobra is one of the least popular brands on the PGA and PGA Tour Champions with the top-ranked players. It only accounts for 2% of drivers, 4% of fairway woods, and 3.3% of irons swung by PGA Tour professional golfers.

I was surprised to find none of the best Tour Champions players using Cobra golf clubs , despite my experience of forgiving, easy launching, and long clubs superbly suited to senior golfers.

Rickie Fowler is the most popular name on the Cobra Golf books since the brand parted ways with Bryson DeChambeau in 2022.

Cleveland Golf Clubs

Although the highly forgiving Cleveland woods, irons, and hybrids perform for amateurs, they are tough to find in a pro’s bag. However, their wedges are highly popular with PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions players for their feel, acoustics, launch, and exceptional spin.

I recorded 14.3% of the top 50 PGA Tour golfers using Cleveland wedges, with the RTX ZipCore proving the most popular golf club. The quantity of pros using Cleveland wedges increases on the Champions Tour, with 20.8% of players using the brand’s short clubs.

Brooks Koepka, Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, and Shane Lowry are the most famous profile players using Cleveland wedges. On the Champions Tour, Jerry Kelly, Ernie Els, K.J Choi, and David Toms play wedges from the Huntington Beach, California outfit.

Most Popular Golf Clubs on the PGA Tour

Most Popular Drivers on Tour

The Titleist TSR3 is the most popular big stick among the Top 50 PGA Tour pros, with 24% carrying one. Callaway came in second with the Paradym Triple Diamond, while the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus is the third most popular driver on tour.

Breakdown of Drivers on the PGA Tour

Titleist tsr3 driver.

The Titleist TSR3 driver is the most popular pick for PGA Tour pros. It accounts for 24% of the drivers used by the Top 50 golfers on the planet. The aerodynamics, feel, acoustics, speed, and low spin deliver the optimal tee box experience.

Callaway Paradym TD Driver (8)

Eight top professional golfers swing the low spinning, high launching, neutral flying Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond driver. Chief among them is Cameron Young, who finished third on the PGA Tour in 2023 for average driving distance.

Although I appreciate the adjustable weighting design on the Paradym TD, I do not find it as forgiving as the standard Callaway Paradym. Low handicappers will appreciate the workability and acoustics of the Paradym TD. However, its reduced forgiveness is less ideal for mid and high-handicappers.

TaylorMade Stealth Plus Driver 2

The TaylorMade Stealth Plus 2 finds itself in the bags of 7 of the top 50 PGA Tour pros, including Rory McIlroy. The Northern Irishman was the longest hitter on tour in the 2022/23 season, with an average distance of 326.3 yards.

I love the low spin, elevated launch, forgiveness, feel, and acoustics of the Stealth Plus 2. Unfortunately, it’s not ideal for the average golfer. The reduced spin requires a higher swing speed to consistently get the ball airborne. This is why I prefer the easier launching Stealth Plus 2 HD driver for the average player.

5 Longest Hitters & PGA Tour Golf Clubs

Rory McIlroy produced the best driving distance average in the 2023 season, returning figures of 326.3 yards. The Northern Irishman swung a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus to deliver low spin, forgiveness, and explosive ball speed. The remaining 4 players in the top 5 used a mix of Srixon, Callaway, and Ping drivers.

TaylorMade was the only brand to feature in the top 5 twice, with their Stealth 2 Plus and SIM 2 Max, swung by Matti Schmid.

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Most Accurate Drivers on PGA Tour

Russel Henley delivered the best fairway in regulation returns in the 2023 season, hitting 71.74% of fairways. He employed the services of a Titleist TSi3 to keep him on the short grass, the only Titleist big stick to feature in the top 5.

Henley was trailed by Morikawa and Ryan Moore, who swing a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus and Cobra Aerojet LS, respectively.

Most Popular Fairway Woods on the PGA Tour

The Titleist TSR3 is the most popular big stick among the Top 50 PGA Tour pros, with 24% carrying the high launching, adjustable wood. The Callaway Paradym TD is the second most used fairway wood, with 5 players swinging it, while the Stealth 2 is played by 4 tour pros.

Breakdown of Fairway Woods on the PGA Tour

Callaway paradym td .

Callaway Paradym TD fairway woods are the single most used model on tour, with 7 of the top 50 carrying them. Jon Rahm, Tony Finau, and Xander Schauffele are among the golfers swinging the low-spinning, fast-face adjustable driver.

Titleist TSR3

Jordan Spieth and Cameron Young are two of the six tour pros who operated with a Titleist TSR3 this season. I find the adjustable fairway wood delivers workable flight and a mid-to-high launch to suit superior golfers seeking maximum control off the tee and on approach.

TaylorMade Stealth 2

TaylorMade bags the final spot on the podium in the Fairway Woods category with their Stealth 2 range. I found that 4 professional golfers, including Scottie Scheffler and Tommy Fleetwood, play the clean gliding sole and high-launching Stealth 2.

Most Popular Golf Hybrids on Tour

Only 17 out of the top 50 golfers on the PGA Tour carry a hybrid in their bag. Although traditionally associated with high handicappers, some tour pros desire the effortless launch and forgiveness of a hybrid on approach.

Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, and Matt Fitzpatrick are the only 3 players inside the top 10 that play a hybrid. Titleist dominate the category with their TSi2 hybrid, followed closely by the Callaway Apex and Apex Utility Wood.

Titleist TSi2

Cam Young, Jordan Spieth , and Russell Henley are all aboard the TSi2 wagon, favoring it for its feel, turf interaction, and towering launch. I also find the TSi2 boasts an explosive clubface, which preserves ball speed and contains spin for maximum distance.

Callaway Apex Hybrid

Keegan Bradley and Emiliano Grillo carry the fast, long, and adjustable Callaway Apex hybrid. In my experience, the hybrid produced neutral ball flight and outstanding distance for consistent long-game results. I also appreciate the adjustable hosel to alter my launch and flight settings.

Callaway Apex UW

Xander Schauffele and Sam Burns turn to the fast, forgiving, stable, and easy-launching Apex UW hybrid on approach and off the tee. In my experience, the Apex hybrid offers the speed and turf interaction of fairway woods with the launch and forgiveness of hybrids.

What Irons Do the Pros Use?

TaylorMade and Titleist is the dominant golf irons brand on the PGA Tour, covering 60% of the top tour players. Despite the popularity of TaylorMade as a brand, none of their irons are among the 3 most played sets on tour.

The Titleist T100 range is the clear winner, with 10 tour players carrying the irons in their bags. T100 irons are followed by the Callaway Apex TCB and Srixon ZX7 MKII.

Graph of the most used irons on pga tour 2023 - showing Callaway and Titleist dominating the list.

Breakdown Most Used Irons on Pga Tour

Titleist t100.

The dual-cavity constructed T100 range features in the bags of 20% of the top 50 players iron setups. Jordan Spieth, Will Zalatoris, and Cam Smith play the T100 set for their feel, workability, progressive center of gravity, and clean turf interaction.

Callaway Apex TCB

The Callaway Apex TCB iron models are favored by Jon Rahm and Sam Burns for their feel, flight, control, and compact design. I find these irons highly workable and appreciate the crisp acoustics of shots out of the sweet spot.

Srixon ZX7 MKII

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka is one of four top 50 players swinging the Srixon ZX7 MKii irons. These modern clubs generate the feel, launch, spin, and workability tour players demand on approach.

5 Most Accurate Approach Players

The Callaway Apex TCB irons featured in 2 of the top 5 accurate golfers bags in 2023. Kevin Yu and Jon Rahm played the TCB iron model and were second and fifth most accurate for the season.

Scottie Scheffler recorded the highest greens in regulation percentage, hitting 74.43% of greens with the TaylorMade P7TW irons . Collin Morikawa, another TaylorMade staffer, had the third-highest GIR return, with 70.85%. The double major winner finished the season with a 70.85% success rate on approach.

Most Popular Golf Wedges on Tour

Titleist Vokey reigns supreme in the wedges section, accounting for 51% of the high-spinning pro tour golf clubs. The Vokey SM9 is a favorite, appearing in 18 of the top 50 players’ bags for its spin, flight, control, and abundance of sole grinds.

Cleveland and Ping brands account for the second most wedges, with 14.3% of the top golfers using their short clubs. I found the RTX ZipCore was the most popular Cleveland wedge, while the Glide 4.0 topped the standings for Ping.

Breakdown of PGA Tour Wedges

Titleist vokey sm9.

The Titleist Vokey SM9 is the single most popular wedge series on tour, appearing in the bags of 18 pros. Max Homa, Brian Harman , and Jordan Spieth are three of the top 50 pros currently relying on the high-spinning, versatile SM9 wedges.

Ping Glide 4.0

Ping Glide 4.0 wedges made it into the bags of 7 top 50 golfers this season, including the FedEx Cup Champion, Viktor Hovland . Pros appreciate the Glide 4.0 due to its clean turf interaction, enhanced friction, and consistent greenside spin.

Cleveland RTX ZipCore

Wedges are the only club where Cleveland-branded golf clubs are in a pro’s bag. The RTX ZipCore is the third single most popular wedge among the best golfers in the world. Brooks Koepka and Keegan Bradley carry it for its outstanding spin, feel, and durable grooves.

5 Best Scrambling Leaders in the World

The 2023 Open Championship winner Brian Harman thrived from the greenside this season, recording the best scrambling record . The Savannah local posted a 67.74% scrambling success rate using the Titleist Vokey SM9. Harman was followed by Jonathan Byrd on 66.35%, who also used a Titleist Vokey SM9.

The Titleist brand rounded out the top 5 with Tommy Fleetwood, who plays Vokey Wedgeworks Proto wedges. Matt Kuchar and J.J. Spaun placed third and fourth, respectively, using the Cleveland RTX ZipCore wedges.

PGA Tour: What Putters Do the Pros Use?

Titleist continued to dominate its fellow golf club brands in the short stick department, with their Scotty Cameron models accounting for 34% of the top 50 putters. Callaway Odyssey putters are played by 28% of the top 50 players and came in second.

The Callaway Odyssey Versa Jailbird was the single most popular putter found in 4 players bags. It was followed by the TaylorMade Spider X Hydroblast, used by Kurt Kitayama and Tom Hoge. Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young stroked the Titleist Scotty Cameron T-5 Proto, the third most used flatstick.

Most Popular Putters on Tour showing graph as it relates to what golf clubs do the pros use.

Breakdown of Most Popular Putters on the PGA Tour

Callaway odyssey versa jailbird.

Wydnham Clarke, Rickie Fowler, and Keegan Bradley are three stars who stroked Versa Jailbird. The top players appreciate the Versa for its elevated moment of inertia (MOI), stability, and forgiveness without impacting feel and control.

TaylorMade Spider X HydroBlast

TaylorMade tied Titleist Scotty Cameron for the second most-stroked putter on the PGA Tour. Kurt Kitayama and Tom Hoge carried the flat stick for its clean roll, premium finish, and forgiveness across the putter face.

Scotty Cameron X T5 Prototype

The X T5 Prototype is developed for tour players seeking increased forgiveness, a premium finish, and a clean roll off the clubface. Patrick Cantlay and Cameron Young both carry the X T5 Prototype.

Lowest Putting Averages PGA Tour – Putting Statistics

Taylor Montgomery recorded the lowest putting average in 2023 using a decade-old putter. The Las Vegan averaged 1.665 putts per hole and converted his birdie attempts 38.31% of the time. His chosen flatstick is a TaylorMade Ghost Spider S .

Montgomery is the only member of the five best putters to stroke a TaylorMade flat stick. Sam Ryder and Eric Cole finished second and third respectively, with Callaway Odyssey putters.

Most Popular Golf Clubs on the PGA Tour Champions Tour

Most Popular Drivers on the PGA Champions Tour

Contrary to the PGA Tour, Titleist does not enjoy the prevalence on the Champions Tour. Only 8% of the top 30 senior golfers carry a Titleist driver, compared to 44% who operate with a Callaway big stick. Ping ranks second for driver selection, followed by Tour Edge, which did not feature at all on the PGA Tour.

The Ping G430 LST is the single most popular driver among Champions Tour pros, with 10% of the players analyzed using the model. Callaway takes the second and third places on the podium with the Paradym Triple Diamond and Epic Speed Triple Diamond.

Breakdown of Drivers on the Champions Tour

Ping g430 lst driver.

The low-spinning Ping G430 LST is a popular option for faster-swinging, longer-hitting seniors like Phil Mickelson. Miguel Jimenez and Kevin Sutherland also use the fast, forgiving, medium launching driver despite lagging Phil on the distance front.

Callaway Paradym TD Driver

The ever-consistent Stephen Ames heads the lineup of Champions Tour players swinging the Paradym TD off the tee. David Toms and K.J. Choi follow Ames example by carrying the fast, adjustable, and neutral flying Paradym TD.

Callaway Epic Speed TD Driver

Although it is 2 years older than the Paradym, Steve Stricker and Steve Alker still find use for the Epic Speed TD in their bag. The adjustable hosel, neutral flight, explosive face, and high launch help faster swing speed golfers maximize distance off the tee box.

5 Longest Hitters on the PGA Tour Champions

Robert Karlsson enjoys the best average driving distance figures in 2023, with 308.9 yards off the tee. The Swede relies on the Titleist TS3 to maximize his yardage, while the runner-up, Tim O’neal, shoots with a Titleist TSi2.

The gap between O’Neal in second and Scott McCarron in third is almost 9 yards. McCarron operated with a Tour Edge Exotics C722 driver, averaging 297.1 yards.

5 Most Accurate Drivers on the PGA Tour Champions

Jerry Kelly boasts a superior tee shot accuracy to his peers, reaching 81.49% of fairways in 2023 with his Ping G425 LST. Bernhard Langer snuck in behind Kelly for second, hitting 79.94% of fairways using an older Ping G400 driver.

The only non-Ping player I found in the top 5 for FIR was Olin Browne, who swings the Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond. Unfortunately, I struggled to find an updated version of Fred Funk and Paul Goydos’ drivers, and I decided to leave them out. If any reader has spotted the bags of these players recently, please let me know so I can update the table.

Most Popular Fairway Woods on Senior Tour

Most Popular Fairway Woods on PGA Tour Champions

Callaway and TaylorMade fairway woods are found in half of the top 30 senior players’ bags. Each brand contributes 25% to the cause. The TaylorMade SIM is the most played fairway wood, followed by the Tour Edge Exotics C722 and the Ping G430 Max.

Despite being a prominent fairway wood brand for seniors, the Epic Flash is the only Callaway fairway wood used by more than one player.

Breakdown of Fairway Woods on the Champions Tour

Taylormade sim.

The TaylorMade SIM is played by 3 Champions Tour pros for its accelerated clubhead speed, low CG, and clean sole interaction. Vijay Singh , Steven Alker, and Dicky Pride all carry the TaylorMade SIM despite being older model golf clubs.

Tour Edge Exotics C722

Two Germans, Two majors in 2023, and both individuals swing Tour Edge Exotics C722 fairway woods. Bernhard Langer and Alex Cejka play the C722 range for its explosive clubface, clean turf interaction, elevated launch, and consistency.

Ping G430 Max

The Ping G430 Max features in 2 top 30 players bags. Stewart Cink and Y.E. Yang use the adjustable, fast-paced, and spin-controlled face to maximize launch and distance on approach or off the tee.

Most Popular Hybrids on PGA Tour Champions

Over 50% of the top 30 PGA Tour Champions players swing hybrids for their clean turf interaction, elevated MOI, and towering launch. Tour Edge and Callaway lead the way in the field, each accounting for 26.7% of hybrids.

Titleist, TaylorMade, and Ping take up the remaining spots, each contributing 13.3% to the total hybrids played on the senior’s tour.

Breakdown of Hybrids on the Champions Tour

The Tour Edge Exotics C722 is the single most popular hybrid on tour, played by 3 of the top 30 players. Bernhard Langer , Tim Petrovic, and Ken Duke employ the forgiving and adjustable hybrid to reduce turf interaction, lower spin, and send the ball consistently high off the deck.

Callaway Apex Utility Woods generate blistering speed across the surface and contain spin to encourage a powerful launch. Phil Mickelson and KJ Choi are the seniors inside the top 30 to swing the utility wood. Outside of the top 30 golfers in the world, David Duval and Jim Furyk carry the Callaway Apex UW.

The extremely high MOI, thin fast face, and spin-controlling Ping G400 is the third most popular hybrid on the Tour Champions. Steve Flesch and Kevin Sutherland are the two notable players who swing the older model Ping hybrid to boost distance on approach.

What Golf Irons Do Pros Use on the PGA Tour Champions?

Most Popular Irons on PGA Tour Champions

Srixon and Callaway are the most popular tour pro golf clubs brands for irons on the senior tour. Together, the pair contributes 41.6% of irons to the top 30 seniors. Ping follows by supplying 16.7% of irons to the top players while Tour Edge is the fourth most popular, with 12.5% of top seniors swinging their irons.

The Srixon ZX7 range is the most popular choice among Tour Champions, followed by the Tour Edge EXS Pro blade irons. Callaway X-Forged are the third most popular, along with the newer Srixon ZX7 MKii irons.

Breakdown of Most Popular Irons on Senior Tour

The tour cavity back construction on the ZX7 irons enhances the stability and forgiveness of the golf club while preserving a compact profile. I find the long irons generate rapid pace and a powerful launch, and the short irons and wedges generate maximum spin on approach.

Jerry Kelly, K.J. Choi, and Steve Flesch play the older ZX7 range. Conversely, David Toms and Ernie Els play the newer ZX7 MKii irons .

Tour Edge EXS Pro

Tour Edge EXS Pro blade irons ensure a soft feel, crisp acoustics, and workable flight on approach. Ken Duke and Tim Petrovic play the slick-looking blades, which offer limited forgiveness but enhance the control of superior golfers on approach strikes.

It is interesting to note that the most accurate tour player on approach, Bernhard Langer, plays a different model Tour Edge blade iron. The German turns to the Tour Edge Exotics CBX Forged to handle his shots from the fairway and the rough.

Callaway X-Forged

My compatriots, Retief Goosen and Alex Cejka carry the Callaway X-Forged irons in their golf bags. I find these irons generate a buttery soft feel, controlled spin, and amplified acoustics thanks to their forged body construction. They are also a pleasure to gaze upon at address, and they encourage smooth turf interaction from any lie.

5 Most Accurate Approach Players on PGA Tour Champions

what irons do pros use section showing Ernie Els hitting his approach shot his his golf iron.

The ever-consistent Bernhard Langer has the highest GIR percentage on the Tour Champions in 2023. He has hit over 78% of all greens on approach, which is why he ranks among the top 3 earners on tour. Langer is followed by Steve Stricker, who reached 77% of GIR this season.

Most Popular Wedges on PGA Tour Champions

It is no surprise to see Titleist holding the largest share of wedges on the Tour Champions, with their Vokey range. Unlike the PGA Tour, it is the older version Vokey SM8, which is preferred by players like Steve Stricker and Steve Flesch. I discovered that 33.3% of the top 30 seniors are swinging a Titleist Vokey wedge.

Cleveland is responsible for the second most popular brand of wedges, with the RTX ZipCore a favorite among the veterans. Callaway contributes the third highest count of wedges to senior tour professional golfers.

Breakdown of Wedges on the PGA Champions Tour

Titleist vokey sm8 .

Titleist Vokey SM8 wedges are played by 13% of top Tour Champions players. The wedges are preferred for their master craftsmanship, controlled flight, soft feel, and exceptional spin to maximize control. The 3 Steves fly the Vokey SM8 flag high on the Champions Tour, with Alker , Stricker, and Flesch all carrying them.

Miguel Angel Jimenez , Stewart Cink, and Kevin Sutherland employ the Glide 4.0 wedges for their turf interaction, spin, and feel. Despite the elevated spin rate, the wedge launches low, feels soft, and is crafted in 4 grind options to excel from every lie.

David Toms, Darren Clarke , and Ernie Els ply their greenside trade with the soft-feeling, low-launching, and high-spinning Cleveland RTX ZipCore range. In my experience, these wedges boast durable, sharp grooves that encourage maximum shot-stopping power on pitches, flops, and short approach shots.

5 Best Scrambling PGA Tour Champions Leaders

Bernhard Langer at Chubb Classic in 2023

The best senior golfer in the world also has the highest scrambling success rate on the Tour Champions this year. Steve Stricker has successfully gotten up and down from the greenside 71.74% of the time, 2% more than second-placed Jerry Kelly has produced.

Stricker is a Titleist loyalist in the wedge department, operating with an SM8 pitching wedge, SM7 sand wedge, and SM4 lob wedge. Third place Steven Alker also players Vokey SM8 wedges, while Jerry Kelly generates spin with the Cleveland RTX 3 and 4 golf clubs.

PGA Tour Champions : What Putters Do the Pros Use ?

Most Popular Putters on PGA Tour Champions showing a graph of the most popular putter on senior tour

Callaway Odyssey is the largest single proprietor of putters to the top 30 ranked seniors. This golf equipment brand accounts for over 52% of the top players’ putters, with the White Hot 2 Ball and White Hot OG 7 the most played flat sticks.

Titleist supplies the second most putters to top veteran golfers, with their Scotty Cameron range, while Ping places third. Several senior golfers play putters from boutique manufacturers like AR Golf, Sacks Parrente, and Bloodline Golf.

Breakdown of Most Popular Putters on the Senior Tour

Callaway odyssey white hot og 2 ball.

The famed Odyssey White Hot OG 2 Ball putter design is a hit with the senior golfers for its alignment aid, stability, and clean roll. Eight golfers stroke the 2 Ball construction, including Padraig Harrington, Bernhard Langer, and Steve Flesch .

While assessing putting stats, I noticed that two low putting averages were achieved with an Odyssey putter. However, none of the players were using an Odyssey 2 Ball. Steve Stricker, the best putter on tour this season, achieved the feat using a bladed White Hot No.2 flatstick. Fifth place, Steven Alker employed an Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie.

Callaway White Hot OG Odyssey Seven

Another premium, soft-feeling putter is the Callaway Odyssey Seven. The winged back mallet putter optimizes stability and friction, encouraging enhanced topspin on all putts. Alex Cejka and K.J. Choi rely on the Odyssey Seven to get them around the green.

Titleist Scotty Cameron Go Lo S1

The Titleist Scotty Cameron Go Lo S1 Proto combines forgiveness, premium looks, and a soft feel. I found the milled putter face increases friction and topspin to optimize roll and distance control. David Toms is the highest-profile player in the top 30, stroking the Go Lo S1.

5 Lowest Putting Averages on PGA Tour Champions

I thought it was interesting that no two players in the top 5 used the same putter to achieve their low putting averages . Top-ranked Steve Stricker added an Odyssey White Hot No.2 to the bag, while Miguel Angel Jimenez putts with a Ping D572C.

Brett Quigley and Y.E. Yang putted with Scotty Cameron flat sticks, but different models. Quigley struck the 009 Masterful Tourtype SSS, while Yang handled the GSS Tour.

How Does the Set Up Change from PGA Tour to PGA Tour Champions?

Collage of photos of golf clubs that the pros use

I noticed three predominant differences between the setup of PGA and Champions Tour pro golf clubs. Driver lofts, hybrids, and driving irons were the key differences in the bag structure. I also discovered that seniors often add older model clubs to their golf bags.

PGA Tour Driver Lofts

While comparing the drivers of Tour Champions to PGA Tour players, I noticed that the lofts differed. On average, senior golfers prefer higher lofted drivers set at 10.5°, compared to the PGA Tour, where the lower lofted 9° profile is popular.

There are exceptions to the rule, like Vijay Singh and Phil Mickelson, who swing a 7.5° driver. Miguel Angel Jimenez and Steven Alker also unleash strong lofted 9° drivers for a lower launching golf ball.

Driving Iron vs Hybrid : Common Club Set Up

Only 34% of the top 50 PGA Tour pros carry a hybrid in their bag, with driving irons still being preferred by many of the game’s best. However, 53% of Tour Champions golfers play a hybrid for the elevated launch, clean turf interaction, and forgiveness.

I discovered that PGA Tour pros typically prefer the workability and controlled flight of a utility iron over a hybrid. Professional golfers may change their bags at any time to suit the conditions of a specific course.

For example, a lower launching driver iron is ideal for windy days and dry courses. Conversely, the high-launching soft landing hybrid suits target golf courses that demand precise distance control on approach.

Best Golfers in the World Using Older Clubs on Tour

My research revealed that Champions Tour pros enjoy carrying older model clubs that they are comfortable swinging. Until recently, Bernhard Langer used Adams Idea Pro hybrids released 16 years ago. Steve Stricker also utilizes a 9-year-old Titleist 915F fairway wood.

Like anything, there are exceptions to the rules. The best putter on the PGA Tour this season, Taylor Montgomery, uses a 10-year-old Taylormade Ghost Spider S. So, having the latest golf equipment may not always be the answer for gaining more accuracy, even for the best players.

Do Most PGA Tour Players Use Lead Tape?

what golf clubs do the pros use? Showing Sutherland golfer on the Champions Tour and the lead tape he uses on his Ping golf clubs.

Yes, PGA Tour players do use lead tape on different clubs to achieve optimal MOI and CG placement. PGA Tour professional golfer, Akshay Bhatia explains that lead tape boosts the MOI of his driver and fairway woods for greater long-game forgiveness.

He also applies lead tape to his wedges to raise the CG level. This promotes a lower launch, consistent contact, friction, and spin. Finally, he uses lead tape on his putter to help it sit square at address and resist twisting at impact.

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Final Thoughts: What Golf Clubs Do the Pros Use?

After reviewing what clubs do pros use, it is clear that Titleist is the dominant brand on the PGA Tour. More top 50 PGA Tour players use their drivers, irons, wedges, and putters than any other brand. I found that 24% of the top 50 players swing the Titleist TSR3 driver .

The TSR3 fairway wood was another favorite with the pros, along with the Titleist T100 irons. Titleist Scotty Cameron putters ruled the roost on the PGA Tour, and the Callaway Odyssey brand leads the way with the seniors.

Callaway and Ping are the preferred metal wood brands on the Tour Champions, while the Srixon ZX7 set are the most popular irons. Finally, the Titleist Vokey wedges are king on both tours. Although PGA Tour pros prefer the SM9 while older pros prefer the SM8.

Frequently Asked Questions

What iron is used most on the pga tour.

The Titleist T100 iron range is the most used on the PGA Tour, appearing in 20% of the top 50 players’ bags. Callaway Apex TCB irons are the next most popular, performing for 8% of the top 50 PGA golfers.

What driver is most used on the PGA Tour?

What is the difference between pga tour and pga tour champions.

The primary difference between the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions is the competitiveness and age of the players. The PGA Tour Champions is for golfers age 50 and older. Profesional golfers become eligible for Tour Champions once they hit the age minimum. Secondary differences is that the PGA Tour offers substantially larger purse sizes. The Senior Tour also can use a golf cart.

What is the most common putter used on the PGA Tour?

Titleist Scotty Cameron models are the most common and dominate at 34% of the top 50 putters on the PGA Tour. Callaway Odyssey putters are played by 28% of the top 50 players and came in second. The Callaway Odyssey Versa Jailbird was the single most popular model of putter found in 4 players bags in 2023.

What golf ball do the pros use?

Titleist golf balls have dominated the PGA Tour and PGA Tour Champions for many years, whether for more distance or spin control. The Pro V1 and Pro V1x tend to be the preferred choice among top golfers in the world.

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