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What Clubs Do Pros Use? Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide (2023 update)

Graeme Hay

Written by Graeme Hay | Last Updated: 18/04/2024

A set of Titleist golf clubs used by a PGA Tour pro

In spite of the fact that pros seem to play a very different game to regular amateurs it is almost impossible for us not to pay close attention to the clubs the best golfers in the world are using.

There is a small part of every amateur golfer I suspect that believes that if we simply play the same club that the pros are using then some of their magic will transfer to us and we will be able to hit some of the same shots as they do.

But what clubs do the pros actually use?

If you analysed all the golf bags of the best players on the PGA Tour and chose the most popular 14 clubs the pros carry what golf set would you end up with?

We decided to do a comprehensive analysis of the top 100 players on the PGA Tour to find out.

The most popular 14 clubs the top 100 PGA Tour pros use starts with driver, 3-wood and 5-wood with 33 choosing these woods. The most common iron set, used by 42% begins with a 4-iron to a pitching wedge that matches the iron set. 3 specialist wedges – a 50º gap, 56º sand, and 60º lob wedge are finally added to the putter.

The best players in the world however clearly don’t all use this setup and many use a number of different variations of higher numbers fairway woods such as a 7-wood, utility irons, and hybrids .

Others, particularly the younger generation, prefer to carry 4 specialist wedges including a specialist pitching wedge instead of a pitching wedge that matches their iron set.

And indeed some of the players will change the make up of their set on a regular basis depending on the particular course they are playing that week.

It is interesting however that the most common set-up of the best players on Tour will feel familiar to millions of amateurs across the world despite all of the options that are available to pros today.

But while the most common golf club set up for the top pros is one thing we wanted also to find out what the best golfers on the PGA Tour considered to be the best individual golf clubs, including lofts, shafts, grips.

And not only that we also wanted to see what had changed since the last time we carried out this analysis two years ago!

Golfing Focus infographic of most used club models by the top 100 PGA Tour pros

Most Popular Golf Clubs on the PGA Tour – Top 100 Player Breakdown

When it comes to pro golf clubs and the most common set of clubs used by the top 100 players on the PGA Tour there is clearly a lot of similarity to the club type choices made by regular amateurs.

Having a set of clubs with 3 woods, 7 irons, 3 wedges, and a putter will be a familiar thing for the vast majority of amateur players.

But when it comes to the individual club choices of this elite group on the PGA Tour it is interesting to note what they consider to be the best clubs among the most common set up.

Titleist’s TSR3 driver is the most used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros with TaylorMade’s Stealth Plus the most popular 3-wood and 5-wood. Titleist’s T100 irons are the most played with 20 playing them while Titleist’s Vokey Design SM9 is the most used gap, sand, and lob wedge. TaylorMade’s Spider X is the most popular putter.

For those interested in the detail of the most used individual clubs among the top PGA Tour pros choosing the most common club setup, including lofts, shafts, and grips we have included all this in the table below.

If you went to your local golf shop and picked up this set up of clubs you are clearly not automatically going to play like a top PGA Tour pro.

But for all the club choice options that are available to the best players in the world it is interesting to see how close this set probably is to the majority of amateurs across the world.

Further when we last did this research a couple of years ago this same set up was found to the be most common among the top 100 pros.

Golfing Focus infographic of most popular golf club brands played by the top 100 PGA Tour pros

Saying that however our analysis also found that the top pros are all constantly searching for little changes and tweaks in their golf set which will save them a stroke or three across the course of a round or a tournament.

Many pros will therefore change one or two of their clubs from week to week depending on the type of course they find themselves playing, whether that be adding in an extra wedge at the expense of a fairway wood or utility iron, or adding in a hybrid in place of their longest iron.

Take a close look at Hideki Matsuyama’s bag on the driving range at a PGA Tour event for example and you will likely see 17 or even 18 clubs in his bag.

And this means you will sometimes find him swapping in a 20º Srixon ZX Mk II utility iron in place of his Cobra King RadSpeed Tour 5-wood when the course set up demands it.

This variation among the longer clubs in the bag is most common for many of the pros who do follow the ‘standard’ set up listed above.

For every pro that uses a 5-wood you will find close to a similar number who choose a higher numbered 7-wood, utility iron or hybrid in its place.

Further a number of the pros opt to carry more than one utility iron or hybrid and then start their standard iron-set with a 5-iron or sometimes even a 6-iron.

The decision to play 4 specialist wedges instead of the standard 3 by replacing the pitching wedge which comes with the rest of the iron set is also increasing in popularity particularly among the younger generation of pros on the PGA Tour.

So for the sake of completeness in the table below we list the most popular clubs among the alternative clubs which we found used by some of the top 100 PGA Tour pros.

[Editor’s note – to put together this analysis we researched all the drivers, fairway woods, utility or driving irons, irons, irons, wedges, and putters used by the top 100 players on the PGA Tour. If you are interested in finding out more about the individual club types you can check out our other articles here:

  • What Driver is Most Used On the PGA Tour? Top 100 Player Analysis
  • The Fairway Woods Used by the Top 100 PGA Tour Pros
  • What Hybrid Golf Clubs Do the Top 100 PGA Tour Pros Use?
  • What Driving Irons Do the Pros Use on the PGA Tour?
  • What Irons Do the Pros Use? Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide
  • What Wedges Do the Pros Use? Top 100 PGA Tour Player Analysis
  • What Putters Do the Pros Use? Top 100 PGA Tour Player Guide]

What Brand of Golf Clubs Do the Pros Use? Titleist Remains Dominant

When it comes to golf club brands they are an ever-increasing number of options on the market today.

As golf technology has developed at a rapid rate, and particularly since the turn of the century, an increasing number of specialist brands have entered the market and sometimes specialized in areas of the game, such as putter grips, previously considered not thought of as worthy of dedicated attention.

The big golf brands however have maintained an almost vice-like grip over the golf market and when it comes to the professional ranks, and what they consider to be the best golf clubs, that grip is once again in evidence.

Titleist is the dominant brand among the clubs used by the top 100 PGA Tour pros. Their clubs are the most used across almost all categories of clubs – drivers, utility irons, irons, hybrids and wedges. And in the hybrid and putter categories they are the 2nd most popular. Callaway and PING are the next most popular brands.

For many years everyone has been aware of Titleist’s stranglehold over the golf ball market but I must confess to being slightly surprised of the popularity of Titleist clubs among all club types used by the best pros on the PGA Tour.

Titleist produces the most used golf clubs across all the main categories of golf clubs with the exception of fairway woods and putters.

But even in these categories Titleist is the second most popular brand with only 1 fewer player using its Scotty Cameron branded putters compared to Callaway’s Odyssey models.

Titleist’s dominance is evident however in every other club category and especially when it comes to wedges where their Vokey Design clubs are chosen 3 times as frequently compared to the next most popular wedge brands of PING and Cleveland.

The table below highlights the most used brands among the top 100 PGA Tour pros and as you can see Titleist’s dominance is very clear, as it was when we looked at the club brands being used by this elite group a couple of years ago.

We did though note two key points which have changed since then.

Firstly Srixon has become a more popular brand among the PGA Tour pros in that time, overtaking TaylorMade in terms of popularity and getting very close to the popularity levels of Callaway and PING when we take into account all the club categories.

And secondly PXG has fallen away by comparison with now none of the top 100 pros we looked at using any of their drivers, fairway woods, utility irons or irons compared to a few who were using them two years ago.

Golfing Focus infographic of the ranking of the brands of clubs played by the top 100 PGA Tour pros across all club types - drivers, woods, hybrids, driving irons, irons, wedges and putters.

Before you go …

Knowing what clubs the top PGA Tour pros are using is always interesting but with the swingspeeds of the average male pro typically being over 20mph faster than the average amateur golfer (114mph vs. 93.4mph ) there is possibly more to learn from the clubs being played by the best female pros.

Read our next article to find out what clubs the best LPGA pros are choosing with their 94mph average swingspeeds …

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  • Do Pros Use Regular or Stiff Shafts? They’re Stronger Than That!
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If upgrading your golf clubs is on your list of things to do this year, Tour Edge is a company you should consider. In this guide, we’ll give you our picks for the best Tour Edge golf clubs in the company’s current lineup, and there are great options to meet your your budget requirements and needs on the course. This information is designed to help you make great choices for your game, and we have other resources to help you in that process as well, including our best golf drivers , best golf irons , and best fairway woods guides. 

Tour Edge E723 Driver

As a mid-priced driver for mid-to-high handicaps, this offers a lot of value. The adjustability for loft and draw bias is convenient, and the aesthetics are top notch. Just take an easy swing, and this driver will handle the rest.

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Tour Edge C723 Driver

We found this to be a pleasingly powerful driver, with distance, performance, feel and ball flight comparable to pricier models on the market. Its attractive look also garnered attention from other golfers.

Tour Edge Exotics E722 Driver

Even our low-handicap golfers testing this driver thought it may have even out-performed its sister C722 geared for better players. The look is similar, although slightly larger. Put it on record: Both models are Tour Edge’s best drivers to date!

Tour Edge Exotic C722 Driver

Better players – the target market for this club – might think they need to go with a higher-end brand. But don’t be so quick to judge: This club may well surprise and seduce you, once you give it a try.

Tour Edge Exotics C522 Driver

Tour Edge doesn't get the credit it deserves for its R&D efforts and the highly functional, highly affordable C522 driver is another great product from the underappreciated company. From a performance standpoint, the C522 is long, forgiving, and consistent, and it's one of the best values in golf in any category at its price point.

Tour Edge E522 Driver

The E522 driver from Tour Edge delivers on its technology promises to help golfers combat their dreaded slice while also providing premium aesthetics and naturally high launch conditions. Even better, those attributes come in a driver that ranks as one of the best value propositions in the category.

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Tour Edge C722 Fairway Wood

The Exotics C722 offers an impressive technology package and performance to match while also ranking as one of the best-looking fairways to hit the market in recent years.

Tour Edge Exotics E723 Irons

This set is a no-brainer for higher handicaps to consider when buying. This category of golfers should find everything appealing about the irons, right down to the feel, performance, distance and price.

Tour Edge C723 Irons

As a set, these irons are more than adequate. They look powerful and you will find distance, feel and performance to be competitive with any player’s iron on the market.

The Tour Edge Exotics E722 Irons

Tour Edge clubs tend to offer great value for money - these irons are no exception. Quality comes shining through in the E722. For higher handicappers seeking something beyond a starter set, these irons make a no-brainer purchase.

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At the end of the day, you could spend a lot more on irons from bigger brands. But put your ego aside: these are competitive in every way – looks, feel, performance and distance – and will leave more money in your wallet.

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Tour Edge Exotics E723 Driver

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Reasons to buy, reasons to avoid.

The “E” in its name stands for Extreme Spec, meaning it’s designed to help average golfers to the extreme. This ultra-premium 460cc driver is also crammed with technology, such as an extreme low-and-rear CG position that produces an extremely high MOI of 5600 g/cm2 – that’s the highest MOI driver Tour Edge has ever made, making it one of the  most forgiving drivers  around.

There are also multiple other technological aspects, like a Flight Tuning System and thin titanium ridgeback spine running from the center of the face through the crown which, in testing, produced an easy to flight trajectory, as well as a solid impact sound and long distance. 

Along with the performance, the E723 has a very long crown from face to rear, with the graphics of the crown, a black stripe down the middle flanked by a weaved dark graphite pattern, framing the ball nicely. Overall, we thought it was pleasing to the eye, especially as the face seems nice and tall and the clubhead felt rather substantial through our swing. 

  • Read our full Tour Edge Exotics E723 Driver Review

Tour Edge Exotics C723 Driver

Tour Edge Exotics C723 Driver Review

Whereas the E in the E723 stands for Extreme Spec, the C in the C723 stands for Competition Spec, meaning this driver is for better players. However, out of the box, we found it to be one of the most adjustable player’s drivers on the market, with this low-spin model loaded with tech. 

Beginning with the aesthetics, which we thought were stealthy and amazing to look at when addressed behind the ball. The darker band down the middle nicely frames the alignment you want to swing through, with the thin titanium ridgeback spine running from the center of the face and crown. 

Performance-wise, we found there to be a lot of adjustability options and, when we swapped the standard 5-gram front and 15-gram rear weights, it resulted in a change of around 300rpm of spin. We could also slide the rear CG weight to one of five positions which influenced a fade or draw up to seven yards. On the course, this driver felt extremely solid with respect to feel and impact sound - a box that all the  best golf drivers  tick.

  • Read our full Tour Edge Exotics C723 Driver Review

Tour Edge Exotics E722 Driver

Tour Edge Exotics E722 Driver Review

The Tour Edge Exotics E722 driver was designed to offer golfers the ultimate in playability and forgiveness. Keying that performance is a low, deep CG placement that has been made possible by a lightweight carbon fiber crown and a 30-gram fixed weight in the back of the sole. That combination offers incredibly high MOI, which results in more accurate golf shots regardless of strike location.

Do not assume, however, that the E722 driver is a one-trick pony. Certainly, the forgiveness it provides is a standout feature, but this driver also delivers when it comes to ball speed. Tour Edge’s Diamond Face VFT clubface design utilizes 61 diamond-shaped sections that vary in thickness. The diamonds, which Tour Edge says act as mini trampolines, deliver consistent ball speeds from strike locations across the clubface.

Tour Edge also has worked hard to improve the sound and feel of the E722 driver by utilizing an internal ribbing system to diffuse sound at impact. Additionally, while the E722 might be described as a game improvement driver, it also offers the customization that better players want. The E722’s adjustable sleeve features eight settings that allow golfers to adjust loft by +/- 2 degrees and lie angle by 3 degrees to help anyone achieve exactly what they’re looking for in terms of launch, spin, and shot shape.

  • Read our full Tour Edge Exotics E722 Driver Review

Tour Edge Exotics C722 Driver

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While the Tour Edge E722 driver was built for forgiveness, the Exotics C722 is a different animal, as it was built to give better players the speed and workability that they’re looking for in a driver. The C722 features a compact, 445cc profile and a deep clubface, providing a look that lower-handicap golfers love to see in the playing position.

The C722 also offers tremendous customization. Movable sole weights of five and 20 grams allow players to significantly influence spin and launch. Tour Edge says that putting the heavier weight forward will reduce spin by 300 RPM, while placing the heavier weight back will create higher launch and provide an 11 percent increase in MOI for those who don’t find the middle of the face as often as they’d like. An adjustable loft sleeve with eight settings further allows golfers to achieve exactly what they want in terms of shot shape and trajectory.

In terms of its other key technologies, as is the case with the E722 driver, the C722 also features a Diamond Face VFT clubface design, as 61 diamond-shaped sections that vary in thickness across the face act as mini trampolines to promote faster ball speeds and protect ball speed from the heel and toe. Meanwhile, internal ribbing and the use of carbon fiber in the crown combine to offer the muted sound and feel that most better players prefer.

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Tour Edge C522 Driver

Tour Edge C522 Driver

The Tour Edge C522 driver has been one of our biggest surprises of the year in testing. It's available at an incredibly competitive price point but delivers all of the performance that golfers would expect from more expensive drivers. Most notably in our testing, it proved to be highly forgiving on off-center strikes but also long and consistent in terms of ball flight.

The C522 also looks very good at address, with a profile that inspires confidence without sacrificing the traditional shape that most golfers want to see. Its aesthetics also offer more of a premium look than one might expect at this cost. The C522's impact sound is a bit on the louder side but in an explosive way as opposed to being off putting.

It is worth noting that the C522 does not have an adjustable loft sleeve and it's only offered with one stock shaft option. But for a retail price of $249, that shouldn't come as much of a surprise. That said, while the C522 won't fit everyone for those reasons, it will fit the vast majority of golfers just fine, and at its price it should be a consideration for any golfer who's looking for a solid all-around driver without having to break the bank.

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Tour Edge E522 Driver

Tour Edge E522 Driver

Tour Edge developed with the E522 driver with slicers in mind. To help those golfers combat that frustrating miss, the E522 has an offset hosel design, a more upright lie angle, and internal weighting that has been moved toward the heel to make it easier for players to square the clubface at impact. In our testing, all of those features combined to effectively do the job, as we found it difficult on the course to move the ball significantly from left to right no matter how hard we tried to hit a slice.

The E522 has other performance attributes as well. It fared especially well in testing from a dispersion standpoint on off-center strikes, and it also offered effortlessly high launch conditions, which will be a bonus for golfers with more moderate swing speeds. The E522 is on the louder, high-pitched side at impact and it doesn't feature an adjustable hosel to utilize for fine-tuning ball flight, but at its highly competitive price point, some sacrifices should be expected.

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Tour Edge Exotics C722 Fairway Wood

Tour Edge Exotics C722 Fairway Wood

Tour Edge has been an industry leader in the fairway wood space for a number of years, and the fairway woods it develops for better players have been especially popular. The Exotics C722 is the latest in a long line of fairways that fit that profile and in our testing it proved to be another gem. Where the C722 stands out is in terms of ball speed. We found it to be extremely long and competitive with anything else on the market.

That speed comes in large part from a construction that utilizes a carbon fiber crown and titanium body, which combine to create a low, deep CG position that promotes speed, as does the C722’s Diamond Face, which helps maintain ball speed numbers from strike locations across the clubface. And in our testing the C722 proved to be surprisingly forgiving. It will also appeal to better players because its more compact shape, deeper face, and forward weighting will promote low spin and workability, and it also features an adjustable loft sleeve that enables golfers to fine tune trajectory and shot shape.

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Tour Edge Exotics E723 Iron Review

Tour Edge Exotics E723 Iron

The E723 is an ultra-premium, very sleek-looking,  game-improvement iron  that is loaded with technology. The most notable aspect of technology is Tour Edge's VIBRCOR – which is a TPU that’s strategically injected into the hollow body, deep 360-degree undercut pocket to provide excellent feel. 

In testing, we were extremely impressed with the forgiveness on offer. Regardless of where the ball was struck, the VIBRCOR on the back of the clubhead and the Diamond Face VFT, which comprises 92 diamond shapes of three different thicknesses behind the face, meant it was extremely lively on the expanded sweet spot.

At address, we thought that the look was very confidence-inspiring. Most notably, there’s a slight bulge low and an inviting amount of offset, with a thick topline also giving freedom to swing hard at the ball. In testing, it was super easy to hit and the shots got airborne with distance very well.

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Tour Edge Exotics C723 Iron

Tour Edge Exotics C723 Iron Review

The C723 also features VIBRCOR technology like we see in the E723, but the C723 is designed for the slightly more confident ball striker, with the most notable differences being the smaller clubhead, thinner top line and shorter blade length.

We found it still had full-face forgiveness and ball speed though, with the Diamond Face VFT also present throughout. Again, in testing, the impact experience was certainly very addictive, with the ball springing off the face with a powerful yet subtle sensation. Importantly, it was not too loud or harsh and we thought it was comparable with the  best compact mid-handicap irons . 

As mentioned, it is slightly smaller at address, but Tour Edge have constructed the C723 out of high-strength, military grade maraging steel. This helps make way for a significantly thinner face, the thinnest in any Exotics iron ever and also helped dramatically increase face flex across a larger surface area of the clubface. This meant we were able to eke out a lot of distance when struck properly.

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Tour Edge Exotics E722 Iron

Tour Edge Exotics E722 Iron Review

Tour Edge believes its Exotics E722 iron is as good as it gets in the game-improvement category and there is certainly a lot to like about what this iron has to offer. First and foremost, it’s incredibly forgiving. The E722 features extreme toe weighting to create a larger sweet spot and its 360 undercut design allows the face to flex more at impact to not only promote naturally high launch but also protect ball speed on low-face strikes.

The E722 irons also were designed with the Diamond Face VFT face technology that the Exotics 722 driver lineup utilizes so successfully. More specifically, 103 diamond-shaped sections are positioned in varying degrees of thickness across the clubface to promote faster ball speeds from all impact locations. Tour Edge has also utilized TPU in the E722’s cavity to dampen sound and reduce vibration to give golfers acoustics and feel that are softer than might be expected.

It should be noted for those who are interested in the E722 irons that this set features extremely strong lofts. The pitching wedge is 42 degrees and the 7-iron is 27.5 degrees, so golfers who decide on the E722 as their iron of choice will want to make sure they get their gapping right at the top and low end of the bag.

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Tour Edge Exotics C722 Irons

Tour Edge Exotics C722 Iron Review

Tour Edge’s goal with the C722 was to create an iron that would appeal from a look and feel standpoint to even the most discerning player while still providing incredible speed, launch, and forgiveness. And that goal has been realized. The C722 irons feature compact blade lengths, medium toplines, and minimal offset, an aesthetics package that inspires confidence that working the ball and controlling trajectory won’t be an issue.

While the C722s look great at address, they stand out in terms of the game-improvement performance attributes they also offer. Their hollow-body design provides extreme perimeter weighting to create a larger sweet spot and it combines with a maraging steel clubface to produce high launch and impressive ball speed numbers. Ball speed is also protected on mis-hits with the  C722s thanks to Tour Edge’s Diamond Face VFT technology, which breaks the clubface into small diamond-shaped sections of variable thickness to optimize results from heel to toe.

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How we test Tour Edge golf clubs

Here at Golf Monthly, we employ a rigorous testing procedure when reviewing any product on our website. All of our writers are experienced golfers who know and understand how to use golf equipment and can ably analyze the benefits and drawbacks of any product. Essentially, we look to test gear to help you make the most informed decision when purchasing a set of clubs or a pair of golf shoes. Specifically, when it comes to the best Tour Edge golf clubs, we look to test each club in a variety of conditions on and off the course to give us the best possible insight into what that club offers.

Whether we're testing a driver or a putter, we will look to assess the benefits and features each club offers to understand who it is best suited to. We test each club out on the course too, in order to give us accurate readings on the distance it offers, how much spin we can put on each club and the general feel of the ball against the clubface. One thing to note is that we only use premium golf balls when testing new golf clubs and that manufacturers cannot buy a good review. 

What to consider when purchasing Tour Edge golf clubs

When buying any golf club, there are many different aspects to consider before you make your purchase. From the length of the club to the type of grip on offer, it can sometimes be an overwhelming choice, which you need to think carefully about to get the right golf clubs that will help you perform on the course. For that reason, we've set out a handy list of points that will help you make the most informed decision, when purchasing your next set of Tour Edge golf clubs. 

No matter what golf club you're buying, you need to get the right length of club for your height and swing. If you buy a club that is too long for you, there is a greater chance that you might hit the ball fat. Too short, and you're more likely to top the ball. For that reason, it is always wise to test each golf club before you buy it, and use our handy height guide to establish which length is right for you. 

One great thing about Tour Edge is that they produce clubs for every type of golfer, from professionals right down to beginners. But it is important to make sure you're buying the right club for your abilities. Obviously, it is no good for junior or beginner golfers to be playing with forged irons that have little forgiveness. Cavity-backed irons are much more suitable for these kinds of players as they are a lot more forgiving than forged or bladed irons. For that reason, make sure you pick the right irons that are going to improve your game, not hinder it. 

Loft and shaft flex

This pertains mostly to drivers but is also important for your long irons too. Having the right shaft flex on your clubs can seriously help you to strike the ball longer and further. That depends on your swing speed and if you have a low swing speed you're better off using a more flexible club shaft, while faster swingers are better off using a stiffer club shaft. Equally when it comes to driver loft, those with faster swing speeds are better off picking a driver with a lower loft, while slower players should opt for higher lofts to help them flight the ball better. 

Mallet or blade?

When it comes to picking the right putter for you, you want to think about how much forgiveness you want to get from your flatstick. Mallet putters offer way more leeway on miss-hit shots than bladed putters, but slightly less feel and control. For that reason, mallets are better for beginner golfers who may be less experienced around the greens. 

Budget is always a big factor you should consider when buying any golf club and our advice is to not always go with the most expensive offering on the market. Yes, if you are an experienced golfer looking to break into single digits, you may want to spend a little extra than someone just starting out in the game to get a top-quality set of clubs. But our advice is to always make a note of your budget before heading to the shop and to shop around as much as you can. That way you can secure yourself the best deal for the right clubs for you.

Speaking of shopping around, have you had a look at some of our other guides on the best golf manufacturers? Check out our guides on the best Callaway golf clubs , best Taylormade golf clubs and best Titleist golf clubs . 

Are Tour Edge golf clubs any good?

Many golf enthusiasts might not know that Tour Edge has been around since 1986, and the company has been making excellent golf clubs for quite some time. Tour Edge first gained acclaim for its fairway wood products, which have had a loyal following for decades now. But it also made an early splash in the hybrid market as those clubs became more popular, and in recent years its drivers and irons have started to enjoy more mainstream popularity. Tour Edge also has become increasingly successful in recent years because it develops golf equipment to meet the needs of players of all ability levels and its products always offer tremendous value at their price points 

Do any PGA players use Tour Edge clubs?

Tour Edge has a strong and growing presence in professional golf, especially on the PGA Tour Champions, where players such as Bernhard Langer, Scott McCarron, Tom Lehman, Alex Cjeka, and Mike Weir are brand ambassadors. In all, Tour Edge reports that its clubs have been put in play by 135 different players on the three PGA Tours since 2018, with its clubs being a part of 16 victories and more than 90 top-5 finishes during that span. As for which Tour Edge clubs get the most play on Tour, the company’s fairway woods would garner that distinction. But its driver and irons are growing in popularity as well. 

Is it better to buy a set of clubs or buy them individually?

This depends on what you want from your golf equipment. Beginner golfers and those getting into the game may be better off buying a set of golf clubs to get a full range of golf clubs for good value. But those who may be more experienced in the game may want to mix and match clubs and use a selection of golf clubs from different manufacturers. 

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Are Tour Edge Golf Clubs Any Good? A Comprehensive Review

September 9, 2022

Looking for a comprehensive of Tour Edge golf clubs? Learn about the brand’s history, types of clubs, , options, and how they compare to other brands like Callaway and TaylorMade. Plus, read reviews for popular Tour Edge clubs like the EXS 220 Driver and Hot Launch HL4 Iron-Wood.

Overview of Tour Edge Golf Clubs

Tour Edge Golf is one of the leading manufacturers of golf clubs in the world, offering a wide range of options for golfers of all skill levels. Founded in 1986, Tour Edge has a long history of producing high-quality golf clubs that are both reliable and affordable.

History of Tour Edge Golf

Tour Edge Golf was founded by David Glod, a former golf pro who saw an opportunity to create a better golf club for the average golfer. Glod’s vision was to create clubs that were affordable, yet offered the same level of performance as the more expensive clubs on the market.

Over the years, Tour Edge has continued to innovate and improve its products, introducing new technologies and materials to make its clubs even better. Today, Tour Edge is known for its high-quality clubs that offer exceptional performance and value.

Types of Golf Clubs Offered by Tour Edge

Tour Edge offers a wide range of golf clubs, including drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges, and putters. Each type of club is designed to meet the specific needs of golfers of different skill levels and playing styles.

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For example, Tour Edge’s Exotics line of drivers is designed for more advanced golfers who want maximum distance and control, while the Hot Launch line of drivers is geared towards beginners and intermediate players who want a forgiving club that is easy to hit.

Benefits of Using Tour Edge Golf Clubs

There are many to using Tour Edge golf clubs, including:

  • High-quality materials : Tour Edge uses the best materials available to create its clubs, ensuring that they are durable and perform at a high level.
  • Innovative technology : Tour Edge is constantly developing new technologies to improve its clubs, such as the Diamond Face technology found in the Exotics line of drivers.
  • Wide range of options : Tour Edge offers a wide range of clubs to suit the needs of golfers of all skill levels and playing styles.
  • Affordable prices : Tour Edge’s clubs are priced competitively, making them accessible to golfers who want high-quality clubs without breaking the bank.

Overall, Tour Edge offers a great option for golfers who want high-quality, reliable clubs that won’t break the bank. With a long history of innovation and a commitment to quality, Tour Edge is a brand that every golfer should consider.

Tour Edge Golf Club Reviews

Are you in the market for new golf clubs? Look no further than Tour Edge! In this section, we’ll take a closer look at three of their most popular offerings: the Exotics EXS 220 driver, Hot Launch HL4 iron-wood, and Bazooka 360 Varsity set.

Tour Edge Exotics EXS 220 Driver Review

The Exotics EXS 220 driver is a top-of-the-line option for golfers looking for increased distance and a sleek design. The club features a titanium face and carbon fiber crown, which work together to reduce weight and increase ball speed. Additionally, the adjustable hosel allows for of the loft and lie angles. Overall, the EXS 220 driver is a great choice for golfers looking to up their game off the tee.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch HL4 Iron-Wood Review

The Hot Launch HL4 iron-wood is a versatile club that can be used for a variety of shots on the course. The club combines the best features of an iron and a wood, featuring a hollow-body design and a thin, forged face. The result is increased ball speed and distance, as well as improved accuracy and control. For those looking for a reliable club that can handle any situation, the Hot Launch HL4 is an excellent choice.

Tour Edge Bazooka 360 Varsity Set Review

For younger golfers or beginners looking to get into the game, the Bazooka 360 Varsity set is a great option. The set includes a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, irons, and a putter, all designed with the needs of new golfers in mind. The clubs feature a lightweight design and forgiving sweet spots, making it easier to hit the ball straight and far. Plus, the set comes in a variety of colors to suit any style.

Tour Edge vs. Other Golf Club Brands

When it comes to golf club brands, Tour Edge is often compared to some of the biggest names in the industry. Here, we’ll take a look at how Tour Edge golf clubs stack up against Callaway, TaylorMade, and Cobra.

Tour Edge vs. Callaway

Callaway is one of the most popular golf club brands out there, known for their high-quality clubs and innovative designs. But how do they compare to Tour Edge? Let’s take a look.

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One area where Tour Edge has an advantage over Callaway is in price. While Callaway clubs can be quite expensive, Tour Edge offers high-quality clubs at a more affordable price point. This makes them a great choice for golfers who want great performance without breaking the bank.

Another area where Tour Edge shines is in their commitment to . While Callaway also offers custom fitting options, Tour Edge takes things a step further with a wide range of personalization choices. From custom grips and shafts to unique club head designs, Tour Edge allows golfers to truly make their clubs their own.

Tour Edge vs. TaylorMade

TaylorMade is another big name in the golf club industry, known for their innovative designs and high-performing clubs. How does Tour Edge compare?

One area where Tour Edge stands out against TaylorMade is in their forgiveness and control. Tour Edge clubs are designed to be forgiving, meaning that even golfers who aren’t quite as skilled can still achieve good results. At the same time, Tour Edge clubs also offer excellent control, allowing golfers to hit the ball exactly where they want it to go.

Another advantage that Tour Edge has over TaylorMade is in their options. While TaylorMade offers some custom fitting options, Tour Edge goes above and beyond with a wide range of personalization choices. This allows golfers to truly make their clubs their own and get the exact performance they’re looking for.

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Tour Edge vs. Cobra

Cobra is another popular golf club brand, known for their innovative designs and high-performance clubs. But how does Tour Edge stack up?

One area where Tour Edge has an advantage over Cobra is in their affordability. While Cobra clubs can be quite expensive, Tour Edge offers high-quality clubs at a more affordable price point. This makes them a great choice for golfers who want great performance without breaking the bank.

Another area where Tour Edge stands out is in their commitment to . While Cobra also offers custom fitting options, Tour Edge takes things a step further with a wide range of personalization choices. This allows golfers to truly make their clubs their own and get the exact performance they’re looking for.

Tour Edge Golf Club Performance

Tour Edge golf clubs are renowned for their high-performance capabilities. They are designed to provide golfers with the distance, accuracy, feel, sound, forgiveness, and control they need to improve their game. In this section, we will delve into the specific aspects of Tour Edge golf club performance that make them stand out from the competition.

Distance and Accuracy

Tour Edge golf clubs are engineered to deliver exceptional distance and accuracy. They are designed with advanced technologies such as variable face thickness, aerodynamic shaping, and perimeter weighting to optimize speed, launch, and spin. The result is longer and straighter shots that give golfers more confidence and consistency on the course.

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Tour Edge also offers a range of shaft options to suit different swing speeds and preferences. Whether you are looking for a lightweight graphite shaft or a heavier steel shaft, Tour Edge has you covered. Additionally, their custom fitting options allow golfers to fine-tune their clubs to their individual needs, ensuring maximum distance and accuracy.

Feel and Sound

Golfers place a high value on the feel and sound of their clubs. Tour Edge understands this and has gone to great lengths to create clubs that provide a satisfying sensation at impact. Their clubs are designed with vibration-dampening materials and sound-enhancing features to produce a crisp and solid feel and sound.

The Tour Edge Exotics EXS 220 driver, for example, features a carbon fiber crown and sole that reduce weight and increase stiffness, resulting in a more responsive feel and sound. The Hot Launch HL4 Iron-Wood, on the other hand, has a hollow body construction that enhances the feel and sound while also increasing forgiveness.

Forgiveness and Control

Tour Edge golf clubs are designed to provide forgiveness and control to golfers of all skill levels. They feature perimeter weighting, wide soles, and enhanced moment of inertia (MOI) to increase stability and reduce the effects of off-center hits. This results in more consistent and predictable ball flights that help golfers hit more greens and fairways.

The Tour Edge Bazooka 360 Varsity Set is an excellent example of forgiveness and control. It features oversized heads and wide soles that make it easy for junior golfers to get the ball airborne and straight. The set also has a hybrid club that is more forgiving than traditional long irons, making it easier for beginners to achieve better results.

Tour Edge Golf Club Customization

Are you tired of using golf clubs that don’t fit your unique swing style and body type? Look no further than Tour Edge for custom fitting options that will enhance your game.

Custom Fitting Options

Tour Edge offers a variety of custom fitting options to ensure that your golf clubs are tailored to your individual needs. Whether you need a shorter or longer club length, a different grip size, or a specific shaft flex, Tour Edge has got you covered.

Their custom fitting process includes a comprehensive analysis of your swing, body type, and playing style. This information is used to create a custom set of golf clubs that will help you achieve optimal performance on the course.

Not only will custom fitting improve your game, but it will also prevent potential injuries caused by using clubs that are too long or too short for your body type.

Personalization Choices

In addition to custom fitting options, Tour Edge also offers personalization choices to make your golf clubs uniquely yours. Choose from a variety of color options for your clubhead or shaft, add custom engraving or logos, and even customize the grip with your name or favorite sports team.

Personalization not only adds a fun and personal touch to your golf clubs, but it also makes them easier to identify on the course. No more accidentally picking up someone else’s club or losing track of your own.

Tour Edge’s options give you the ability to make your golf clubs not only fit your game, but also reflect your personality and style. It’s the perfect way to show off your unique flair on the course.

Custom fitting and personalization are two great ways to enhance your golf game and make your clubs uniquely yours. Tour Edge offers a variety of options for both, ensuring that your golf clubs are tailored to your individual needs and style. Don’t settle for off-the-shelf clubs that may not fit you properly. Invest in Tour Edge’s custom fitting and personalization options to elevate your game and make a statement on the course.

Where to Buy Tour Edge Golf Clubs

If you’re interested in purchasing Tour Edge golf clubs, you have several options. You can buy from authorized retailers, online golf stores, or factory outlet stores.

Tour Edge Authorized Retailers

Tour Edge has authorized retailers located throughout the United States and in other countries. These retailers carry Tour Edge golf clubs and accessories, and they can provide you with information on the latest products and promotions. You can find the nearest authorized retailer on the Tour Edge website by entering your zip code or city and state.

Online Golf Stores Offering Tour Edge Clubs

If you prefer to shop online, there are many reputable golf stores that offer Tour Edge golf clubs. These stores usually have a wider selection of products than authorized retailers, and they often offer lower prices. Some popular online stores that carry Tour Edge clubs include Golf Galaxy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Global Golf.

Tour Edge Factory Outlet Stores

If you’re looking for a bargain, Tour Edge factory outlet stores offer discounted prices on Tour Edge golf clubs and accessories. These stores are located in Batavia, Illinois, and they offer a wide variety of products at prices that are up to 50% off retail. You can also find factory seconds, demo clubs, and discontinued items at these stores.

In conclusion, Tour Edge golf clubs can be purchased from authorized retailers, online golf stores, and factory outlet stores. Each option has its advantages and disadvantages, so it’s important to consider your needs and preferences before making a purchase. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced golfer, Tour Edge has a club that can improve your game.

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Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Tour Edge? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company's new releases across all club and ball catetgories.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch 524 woods: The Tour Edge Hot Launch 524 series of metalwoods once again brings together the company’s highest levels of technology, borrowed from the top innovations in its Exotics lineup, to a more budget-conscious consumer with drivers, fariway woods and hybrids that in some cases are half the going rate of many popular models. The 524 lineup includes two families, the E524 with a focus on extreme game improvement and the C524 with more traditional, compact shaping for more skilled golfers. Throughout there’s an emphasis on more ball speed across a broader section of the face. That comes from both a variable thickness face design made of dozens of diamond-shaped indentations and a central ridge the length of the crown designed to add structural stability at impact. The E524 fairway wood retails at $180, available in 16, 20, 23, 25 and 27 degrees. The C524 fairway wood retails at $180, available in 15, 17, 19 and 22 degrees.

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Tour Edge Hot Launch 524 irons: Tour Edge’s Hot Launch C524 irons and wedges are designed for golfers who prefer a more classic cavity-back design. The E524 irons and wedges provide plenty of help by focusing on ease of getting the ball up in the air or, in the case of the wedges, out of the sand. The Hot Launch C524 irons and wedges cost $80 per club while the E523 irons and wedges go for $100 per club.

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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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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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?

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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.

⛳️ Read More: Should I Add Lead Tape to My Golf Clubs?

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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THE WOODLANDS, Texas — The first major of the LPGA Tour season gets underway on Thursday in The Woodlands, Texas, as 132 players tackle the challenging Club at Carlton Woods for The Chevron Championship. With a field chock full of the world’s top talent, it can be easy to overlook players who may not be making as many headlines as some of their counterparts when deciding who might fare well at a particular event.  

That said, here are a few players worth watching this week at The Chevron Championship:

Ariya Jutanugarn

Even though Ariya Jutanugarn has missed three cuts in her six total starts this year, she’s had some solid finishes thus far in her 10th season on the LPGA Tour, tying for 13th in her home country at the Honda LPGA Thailand and tying for 22nd at the HSBC Women’s World Championship at a challenging Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. But maybe a better indicator of success at The Chevron Championship than her recent form is Jutanugarn’s past performances at Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses. The Club at Carlton Woods was created by the Golden Bear, and the 12-time LPGA Tour winner played well in the first edition of The Chevron Championship held at the venue, carding four straight 71s en route to a T14 finish in 2023, which was her best major result last year. And funny enough, the two-time major champion captured her second and most recent major victory on a Jack Nicklaus design, winning the 2018 U.S. Women’s Open at Shoal Creek Golf Club in Shoal Creek, Ala., after defeating Hyo Joo Kim in a four-hole playoff. While that win came during one of the high points of Jutanugarn’s professional golf career, an era that saw her ascend to No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings for the second time not long after her U.S. Women’s Open victory, it still proves that she definitely knows how to tackle these types of golf courses and indicates that she could be a force to be reckoned with this week at The Chevron Championship.

Megan Khang

Megan Khang threatened to become a Rolex First-Time Winner early at the 2023 Chevron Championship, sitting in a tie for second through 36 holes and a tie for third through 54 holes at The Club at Carlton Woods. But she ultimately finished in a tie for ninth, her second-best result in a major championship last season and an early momentum boost that helped her stay the course in search of her first LPGA Tour title later that year. In August 2023, Khang went on to win the CPKC Women’s Open at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club in Vancouver, Canada, outlasting former Rolex Rankings No. 1 Jin Young Ko in a playoff to become a Rolex First-Time Winner. Who’s to definitively say that Khang’s early success at The Chevron in April lifted her to victory in August, but, according to KPMG Performance Insights , Khang was tied for fourth in most strokes gained total in major championships last season, all of which took place before she won in Canada. That success can be attributed to her long game, as the Massachusetts native ranked third in strokes gained ball striking in majors last season (+1.72) and was ranked eighth in both strokes gained off the tee (+0.70) and strokes gained approach (+1.02) in those five events, according to KPMG Performance Insights. She also ended the 2023 LPGA Tour season ranked fourth in strokes gained approach (+1.10), a metric she is currently ranked fifth in through five events so far in 2024 (+1.21).

Atthaya Thitikul

Atthaya Thitikul is making her 2024 debut this week at The Chevron Championship after dealing with a left thumb injury that drastically extended her offseason. And while she’s certainly lacking competitive reps, don’t count the 21-year-old out at The Club at Carlton Woods. She finished in a tie for fourth in this tournament last year, carding four under-par rounds over the four tournament days in The Woodlands, Texas, a rare feat considering how challenging this venue can play depending upon the conditions. Statistically, the Thailand native ended her 2023 LPGA Tour season ranked second in strokes gained total, also ranking in the top 20 in both strokes gained off the tee (17) and strokes gained putting (12). But even though she didn’t win a tournament in 2023, Thitikul still earned a whopping 13 top-10 finishes, seven of which were top-five results and the most notable of which besides her T4 in Houston last year was her runner-up finish at the Maybank Championship in Malaysia, when she ultimately fell to Celine Boutier after a nine-hole playoff. Forecasting how she’ll play this week at The Chevron Championship might be a little unpredictable considering the physical challenges she’s faced in recent months, but with a solid history at The Club at Carlton Woods and that kind of 2023 resume in her back pocket, Thitikul just might be able to pull out a third LPGA Tour victory this week outside of Houston.

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Field announced for the 2024 Volvo China Open

Excitement builds as the 2024 Volvo China Open makes its highly anticipated return to the DP World Tour schedule. China’s premier open golf tournament is set to unfold from May 2-5 at the pristine Hidden Grace Golf Club in Shenzhen.

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After a five-year hiatus from the DP World Tour, the 29th edition of the Volvo China Open has drawn a formidable international field, captivating golf enthusiasts from across China and around the globe. Boasting an impressive total prize fund of $2.25 million, the event guarantees high stakes and thrilling competition.

Organized by the China Golf Association and co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the China Tour, the 2024 Volvo China Open will showcase a diverse field of accomplished and rising stars from around the world of golf. Among them are Jordan Smith, Yannik Paul, and Zander Lombard, alongside defending champion Sarit Suwannarut. Notably, previous Volvo China Open champions Nicolas Colsaerts (2011), Alexander Levy (2014, 2017), Ashun Wu (2015), Haotong Li (2016), Huilin Zhang (2020), and Zhang Jin (2021) will also tee it up in this year’s tournament. This blend of international heavy hitters and homegrown heroes promises a riveting display of talent and competition, sure to captivate the thousands of fans expected to attend.

England’s Jordan Smith has a total of seven professional victories to his credit including two wins on the DP World Tour. His last campaign at Hidden Grace Golf Club in 2019 saw him finish tied for fifth.

Smith expresses his anticipation for the Volvo China Open, stating, “I haven’t played in Shenzhen since 2019 and I like the course and I think it suits my game. I’ve had good results there in the past and so it’s been on my schedule for a while.”

He also shares his excitement about reconnecting with Chinese fans, noting, “Golf is such a massive sport there and I am looking forward to seeing thousands of passionate fans, who have a great knowledge and respect for the game.”

“I’m hoping we can put on a good show,” Smith added.

Also returning to Hidden Grace Golf Club is the winner of the 2023 Volvo China Open and defending champion, Sarit Suwannarut. The 26-year-old Thai golfer secured victory last year with impressive scores of 65 and 64 in the third and fourth rounds, marking his second win on the Asian Tour following his first-place finish at the Indonesian Masters in 2022.

Suwannarut credited his success last year to his mindset, emphasizing, “I felt like I knew what to do in tough situations, which combined with both consistent hitting and putting.”

Reflecting on his experience, Suwannarut feels confident about navigating the course but is equally enthusiastic about competing on the DP World Tour this year. He stated, “I’ll be focusing on the process and what I can control and hopefully it pays off. I’m looking forward to winning and playing alongside the top players in the world.”

Yannik Paul of Germany is set to make his debut appearance at the China Volvo Open. In 2022 he claimed his first European Tour victory and this season is building on strong performances including a fourth place finish at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in January.

Expressing his anticipation for the tournament and the course, Paul shares, “I haven’t been to China before, but my caddy Oliver has previously caddied at the course in Shenzhen. He spoke highly of the event and emphasized how impressed he was with the course conditions during the last edition.”

“I hope a lot of local fans will come out to support us and hopefully watch some great golf. I’ll do my best to be in the mix come Sunday afternoon," said Paul.

Zander Lombard, a DP World Tour favorite from South Africa, is eager to make his mark on the course. The 29-year-old golfer has enjoyed a strong start to the season, clinching a second-place finish at the Bahrain Championship in February.

Though still in pursuit of his first DP World Tour victory, Lombard arrives at the tournament feeling prepared and rejuvenated. “I'm super excited to see the golf course and the challenges that it has in store for us. It fits great into my season, as I have had a few weeks off and we'll be in Asia for a couple of weeks - it is a really nice way to start off the spring stretch,” he stated.

He acknowledges the significance of the tournament's return to the European Tour, stating, “The DP World Tour is really looking forward to getting back to China to compete in the Volvo China Open, and it is a great opportunity for locals, of all ages, to get out and support some of the world's best golfers and witness some fantastic golf shots!”

Certainly, Haotong Li is anticipated to be a local favorite in the tournament, given his victory in the 2016 Volvo China Open. With three DP World Tour victories, he is recognized as one of he is one of the leading names in Chinese golf. As he returns to compete once again, spectators will be eagerly following his performance to see if he can return to the top of the leaderboard.

The Volvo China Open is set to unfold at the prestigious Hidden Grace Golf Club in Shenzhen from May 2-5, 2024. Stay updated on all event developments by visiting the official Volvo China Open website, as well as its Facebook, Instagram, and X pages.

Don't miss your chance to experience the thrill of the Volvo China Open. Purchase your tickets now to join the excitement, where you'll find a diverse range of activities, delicious food and beverages, and exciting entertainment options for all ages. Whether you're a dedicated golfer or simply looking for a fun day out, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at the Volvo China Open.

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Jin secures Volvo China Open place with victory in Qualifier

Beijing-based Jin Zihao claimed a one-stroke victory in the Volvo China Open qualifying event in Shenzhen after a solid round of 69 saw him qualify for his first ever start in a DP World Tour event.

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Ethical considerations drowned out as Adelaide’s LIV affair continues

More in South Australia are seemingly able to turn the other way and view the Saudi-backed rebel golf tour’s presence as a boon for the sport

A s LIV golf returns to Adelaide next week, Australia’s appetite for the breakaway tour appears stronger than anywhere in the world. The South Australian capital has been the most successful venue in the short history of the tour, and there are few signs that any ethical misgivings about the tour’s Saudi backers have diminished that popularity.

The manner of the challenger brand’s ingratiation of Australian officials, players and spectators serves as a model for LIV, particularly as the mooted merger with the PGA Tour shows little sign of delivering a united sport. The 2024 event, which gets under way on Friday 26 April, is therefore significant.

The existing deal with SA covers this year’s event, plus two more, and the state’s premier, Peter Malinauskas, has trumpeted its success. He has acknowledged the ethical misgivings about LIV, but has ploughed on anyway. The state “went out on a limb”, he told ABC last year, “and provided LIV Golf their breakthrough moment globally”.

Public discussion of the human rights record of Saudi Arabia, which has bankrolled LIV’s rapid establishment through the country’s Public Investment Fund, has largely fallen away, but amid the South Australian backslapping there are still some who are pushing back. The Liberal opposition leader, David Speirs, has been opposed to the event since its announcement, and continues to criticise Malinauskas on the decision to host the event due to the links to Saudi Arabia.

But more in Australia are seemingly able to turn the other way, and view LIV’s presence as a boon for the sport. Golf Australia’s chief executive, James Sutherland, said last month this part of the world looked at LIV differently. “There’s clearly an ‘anti’ or a conservative sentiment about the Saudis in the US, and the further east you go on a world map from America, the more moderate the views are,” he told the SportNXT conference in a room featuring many of Australian sport’s senior executives.

Golf Australia’s close collaborator is the PGA of Australia, the body representing tournament and club professionals and organiser of the Australasian Tour, which is still aligned with LIV rival the DP World Tour. Despite the political complexity, Sutherland was matter-of-fact. “The Australian public just wants to embrace great talent in that golf sphere that ordinarily wouldn’t come to Australia.”

Talor Gooch of the RangeGoats hits on to the 18th green watched by a huge crowd at The Grange Golf Course

Indeed, the most vocal local criticism of LIV’s Adelaide event last year was not about the crackdown on dissent in Saudi Arabia or the country’s repression of women , but rather the impact the event had on the condition of the host course.

Sutherland’s comments highlight the region’s appetite for the sport which – due to the PGA Tour’s historical dominance – has largely focused on audiences in the US and, to a lesser extent, Europe. They suggest LIV’s formula is, at least in Australia, working, despite close connections between Australia’s golf establishment and the DP World Tour, which alongside the PGA Tour in the US has been at loggerheads with LIV.

The appeal of LIV in Adelaide is simple. Never before has such an expensive collection of golfing talent been taken to Australia’s fifth-largest city. Last year 77,000 tickets were sold, roughly double the estimated attendance of LIV’s next most popular event (figures are not formally reported).

Although LIV has demonstrated its almost unlimited financial resources in the pursuit of players, the taxpayers of SA have paid – in money and time – for the privilege of hosting. The exact amount has been kept under wraps, with the government refusing to detail the deal in parliament.

The deep pockets of the breakaway tour have been regarded as its greatest power. December’s deal for John Rahm – reported to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars – underscores LIV’s long-term financial commitment, close to two years after it initially picked off its opening lineup.

But last year’s Adelaide event – although managed by LIV’s operating partner Performance 54 (another PIF-backed entity) – was only pulled off thanks to the help of more than 700 unpaid helpers. A similar callout is under way this year.

Brooks Koepka plays out of the bunker flicking sand into the air

LIV has reportedly offered millions in site fees to clubs in the US to host the tournament . But no such windfall has come the way of Australian host, the Grange Golf Club.

T he Grange sits close to the beach not far from Adelaide’s CBD, and is approaching its 100th year. Its financial results for last year show no specific revenue spikes attributed to LIV, and the largest unexplained growth in a single line item was a $350,000 increase in “sundry income”. However, the documents describe a healthy club, boosted by more than $300,000 in additional bar and catering profit, a reduction in the club’s debt and a membership fee increase that was below inflation.

The club is not looking to be handsomely compensated, according to the general manger of the course, Barry Linke. He said hosting the event delivered multiple benefits, although the precise terms of the agreement with LIV were commercial in confidence. “[There were] improved playing conditions for members due to the additional maintenance and work done on the golf course – in 2023 we spent twice as much on course maintenance as a normal year,” he said.

“There is a financial benefit, improved infrastructure, worldwide recognition to the Grange, increase in membership inquiry and demand, increase in visiting player revenue, and improved club reciprocal opportunities for our members.”

The announcement of the Grange as LIV’s Australian host came in late 2022, but not out of the blue. One of its two courses is designed by LIV commissioner Greg Norman, and the club was the site of his first professional victory in 1976. He even has a testimonial on the club’s website.

Greg Norman hi-fives spectators on the 12th hole during day two of Liv Golf Adelaide at The Grange Golf Course in 2023

Grange reported 86% of members were satisfied with the LIV event, even though it interfered with access to the course. One member of 45 years went to the local newspaper complaining about the damage hosting LIV had caused. Not long after, his scorecard was leaked by another Grange member seemingly unhappy with the dissent. The X account that posted the hacker’s card said the complainant “should probably worry more about the state of his golf game than the state of the course”.

LIV’s divisive attack on world golf and sensitivities around the source of its wealth may linger in these debates. But they suggest SA’s long-ignored golfing community may be less concerned with the death of Jamal Khashoggi, and more with the condition of a course.

Speirs said the opposition party maintained its anti-LIV stance while the rebel event “remains under the control of the Saudi regime, which is notorious for sports-washing in order to cover up the deplorable mistreatment and basic rights violations of women”. That position means, come 26 April, the spectre of Saudi Arabia’s influence will not have been extinguished entirely amid the beats and beers along Grange’s exclusive fairways. But, like Chase Koepka on last year’s party hole, that sentiment is likely to be drowned out.

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