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On September 20th, 2025, I made my first hole-in-one at Jester Park Golf Course (Hole 12, 148 yards, gray tees). I pulled a 9 iron, started my countdown, aimed hit the ball flush really high, hit it right on line, and heard the clank of the flagstick. The ball never bounced — it was a direct strike, and I didn’t see it again until I walked up and pulled it from the cup. An unforgettable moment that I’ll carry with me forever. www.titleist.com/.../effqfoj8h5eo9nndvjud www.titleist.com/.../jkkzmt7nnlsat6kq21os
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On Sunday September 20th, 2025 I made my first hole-in-one at Jester Park Golf Course (Hole 12, 148 yards, gray tees). I pulled a 9 iron, aimed used my countdown routine hit the ball flush and really high right on line, and heard the clank of the flagstick. The ball never bounced — it was a direct strike, and I didn’t see it again until I walked up and pulled it from the cup. An unforgettable moment that I’ll carry with me forever. www.titleist.com/.../oou82libzmnrhd2yfhhz www.titleist.com/.../fmlv4rnjppe0nkjrm8mm
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Par 3, 159 yards at Swartz Creek Golf Course in Flint, MI. I used a Titleist T300 iron and a Titleist AVX AIM ball to get my first ever hole in one after 26 years of playing. I didn't see the ball go it the hole due to obstructions in front of the green. I felt the shot was on line and headed towards the hole. Four players in the group ahead witnessed the feat and were waiting to see who was the player. It was me and I am still excited a day later telling the story. Titleist forever, waiting on new irons as I type this message. Thanks Titleist and Kyle at The Fortress in Frankenmuth, MI. www.titleist.com/.../v9zihny3h0binsesaybx
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We were playing as a foursome in the Alberta Golf Tour Championship, the first of four rounds. I hadn’t exactly been lighting it up on the front nine, but then came the 12th hole at Wildstone. It was playing 156 yards that day. I pulled out my 6-iron, aimed for a little baby draw, and let it go. The ball came in perfectly, landed about 10 feet short of the pin, and started rolling. We all just watched as it tracked straight toward the cup… and then it dropped. My first ever hole-in-one. I couldn’t believe it. From a rough start to a memory I’ll never forget—that shot made the entire tournament. www.titleist.com/.../xjcgzbb4ud6neme7efcz
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A day I will never forget, September 11, 2025, I hit my first-ever hole-in-one at the beautiful Crumpin-Fox Club in Bernardston, MA. It happened during a golf tournament sponsored by Certainteed Corporation. I started my round on Hole 3, a picturesque 142-yard par 3 with a downhill slope. I pulled out my 7-iron, aimed with a touch of draw, and let it fly. The ball landed softly just two feet from the pin, took one clean bounce, and rolled straight into the cup. It was one of those moments where everything felt just right the second the club made contact. What made it truly unforgettable wasn’t just the shot, it was the company. My son was there to see it happen, which made the experience incredibly special for me. I was also surrounded by a few great friends and colleagues that I have worked with over the years, which made the celebration even sweeter. The excitement, the cheers, the disbelief, it all happened so fast, but it’s a moment that will stay with me for the rest of my life. Golf is full of highs and lows, but this was definitely one of the highest of highs. An incredible memory and a shared victory for me and our team! www.titleist.com/.../orskd17ftgo0w788uqhr
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Back on August 10, 2025 I had my first hole in 1 at the Mooresville municipal golf course, located in Mooresville, NC. I was playing a 9-hole twilight round after getting off of work. The lady in the clubhouse sent me out to play the back-9. The hole was a 166 yard par 3, flag on the ride side of the green. Using my new T150 irons, I pulled out the 4-iron as I knew it would guaranteed me clearing the water and at least making it on the green. I aimed for the middle of the green. After I took the shot, the ball started to fade a little, so I looked away (I normally play a draw). As I turned away, I heard the ball hit the flag. I just thought to myself “no way…” I got to the green and sure enough, the ball was in the hole. Club: 2025 T150 4 iron with Nippon 950gh shaft Ball: Kirkland www.titleist.com/.../edtmqt9ojwcg4ojvmwuz
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I am loving the AIM balls. I always drew lines on my valls with a stencil but this is just super handy. Anyone know if there are plans to bring the 360 lines to the pro v balls too?
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The evening of Friday, the 18th of July,2025 turned out to be rather special for me. It was on a sultry afternoon at Hadley Wood Golf Club, playing a matchplay competition with three of my friends, when to my delight on hole 10, using a 5 Wood aiming directly for the flag about 130 yards away, my Titleist 6 hit the green and walked straight into the cup. I had just made a hole in one! I have been told I should frame my ball as it is a fairly rare event for an amateur golfer, especially one with a high handicap! Most people apparently have about 24 years of golfing experience before they make an ACE and only 14% are female. My friends jumped up and down in glee and as there was a society playing that afternoon, there were people clapping on the surrounding holes who observed the hole in one, even before I realised what had just happened. People in the clubhouse wondered what all the commotion was about. It was also a particularly memorable golf round for me that day, as all my shots were landing well, making it the first time I officially shot below 100 with a score of 91. I followed up the hole in one with another par on hole 14 and a birdie on hole 15. The golf gods were certainly smiling down on me that day. The rest of that twilight round took on this surreal feeling. When we walked back to the club house, I was greeted by clapping and congratulations from the busy terrace My friends and my husband, fellow golfers were clapping, waiting for me by the 18 th hole. The mood was exuberant and jubilant and everyone was infected with what my friends and I had just experienced. We talked and laughed well into the late hours. Buying a traditional round of drinks for club members and staff, having a drink with the Men’s Captain and signing the hole in one book ended a perfect round of golf for me that day. It was, I am told, a very special and exciting night for all of those involved. My wish is for every golfer to experience a hole in one at least once in their lifetime. www.titleist.com/.../qsdnqxbfru6xwbwbcbhz www.titleist.com/.../pyqpmemadyu3iyitd1pe www.titleist.com/.../ndl5odvga6cmqcqqie0n
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The evening of Friday, the 18th of July,2025 turned out to be rather special for me. It was on a sultry afternoon at Hadley Wood Golf Club, playing a matchplay competition with three of my friends,, when to my delight on hole 10, using a 5 Wood aiming directly for the flag about 130 yards away, my Titleist 6 hit the green and walked straight into the cup. I had just made a hole in one! I have been told I should frame my ball as it is a fairly rare event for an amateur golfer, especially one with a high handicap! Most people apparently have about 24 years of golfing experience before they make an ACE and only 14% are female. My friends jumped up and down in glee and as there was a society playing that afternoon, there were people clapping on the surrounding holes who observed the hole in one, even before I realised what had just happened. People in the clubhouse wondered what all the commotion was about. It was also a particularly memorable golf round for me that day, as all my shots were landing well, making it the first time I officially shot below 100 with a score of 91. I followed up the hole in one with another par on hole 14 and a birdie on hole 15. The golf gods were certainly smiling down on me that day. The rest of that twilight round took on this surreal feeling. When we walked back to the club house, I was greeted by clapping and congratulations from the busy terrace My friends and my husband, also fellow golfer were clapping, waiting for me by the 18 th hole. The mood was exuberant and jubilant and everyone was infected with what my friends and I had just experienced. We talked and laughed well into the late hours. Buying a traditional round of drinks for club members and staff, having a drink with the Men’s Captain and signing the hole in one book ended a perfect round of golf for me that day. It was, I am told, a very special and exciting night for all of those involved. My wish is for every golfer to experience a hole in one at least once in their lifetime. www.titleist.com/.../xmwgqfgjsrk7bdwz7kcw www.titleist.com/.../egj3qegbjwai1vndphms www.titleist.com/.../bogy0h8asmxg6vpqouts
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PGA TOUR | Wyndham Championship From his GT metals to Scotty Cameron Phantom putter, Titleist Brand Ambassador Cameron Young had every shot in the bag this week in Greensboro, running away with his first PGA TOUR victory after making the move to a Titleist Pro V1x prototype golf ball. Young, whose all-Titleist equipment setup includes his Pro V1x golf ball model, GT2 driver, GT3 fairway, GT2 hybrid, blended set of T200 , T100 and 631.CY prototype MB irons, Vokey Design SM10 wedges and Scotty Cameron Phantom putter, gained over 19 shots on the field (+19.184) on his way to rounds of 63-62-65-68 and a six-shot victory. From tee to green, Young gained nearly nine shots (+8.852/3rd) on the field, showing total control from off the tee (+4.571/2nd) and on approach (+3.107/22nd). On the greens, he was lights-out, gaining over 10 shots (+10.335) while making 110 feet of putts with his Phantom mallet. What’s in the Bag? | Cameron Young www.youtube.com/watch Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x prototype Driver: GT2 9.0° | A•1 SureFit hosel setting | Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX Fairway Metal: GT3 15.0° | A•1 SureFit hosel setting, Neutral CG | Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX Hybrid: GT2 21.0° | A•1 SureFit hosel setting, Heel 5g, Toe 7g weights | Fujikura Ventus HB Black Velocore+ 10 X Irons: T200 4 | True Temper Dynamic Gold X7, T100 5 | True Temper Dynamic Gold X7, and 631.CY 6-9 | True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 Wedges: Vokey Design SM10 48.10F, 52.12F, 56.14F, WedgeWorks 60K* | True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R tour prototype MEISSNER FINISHES RUNNER-UP, 8 OF TOP 10 PLAY TITLEIST GOLF BALL Runner-up and fellow Titleist Brand Ambassador Mac Meissner recorded his best career TOUR finish, making it a 1-2 finish for players gaming Pro V1x , GT drivers, T-Series irons, Vokey wedges and Scotty Cameron Phantom putters. Eight of the top 10 also played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x . What’s in the Bag? | Mac Meissner Golf Ball: 2025 Titleist Pro V1x Driver: GT3 9.0 | Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 70 TX Fairway Metal: GT2 15.0° | Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX Irons: NEW T250 3 | Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105 X, and NEW T100 4-9 | | Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 120 X Wedges: Vokey Design SM10 48.10F, 52.12F, 56.14F, 60.04T | Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 120 X Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2 tour prototype INSIDE CAMERON YOUNG’S MOVE TO PRO V1 x PROTOTYPE Cameron Young's breakthrough PGA TOUR victory at this week’s Wyndham Championship began with a crucial decision to tee up a Pro V1x prototype golf ball for the first time, following recent testing sessions with the Titleist Golf Ball R&D team. Titleist R&D is constantly soliciting feedback from the world's best players on the performance of their golf ball and their evolving performance needs. This process will often result in the development of new prototypes, some of which are designed to finely tune very specific flight, spin and feel characteristics. These Custom Performance Options (CPOs) – such as Pro V1 Left Dot and Pro V1x Left Dash – play an important role in the discovery of new technological advancements that are frequently incorporated into next generation Pro V1 and Pro V1x models. CPOs also provide key learnings in the continued development of more robust custom performance options for all golfers and their unique launch conditions. During a visit to the Titleist Performance Center at Manchester Lane (Acushnet, Mass.), Young, who was previously playing Pro V1 Left Dot, spent a range session with Fordie Pitts, Titleist’s Director of Tour Research & Validation , testing early iterations of what would eventually become the ball he used to win his first PGA TOUR title. This week at the Wyndham Championship marked the first opportunity for Young to test the final Pro V1x prototype on site at a TOUR event and potentially play it in competition. “We weren't sure if he was going to test it this week, but as he was warming up, he asked to hit a couple on the range,” Pitts said. “He was then curious to see some shots out on the course.” Young, accompanied by Pitts, teed off Sedgefield’s first hole with both his gamer and the Pro V1x prototype. By the second hole, he was exclusively hitting shots with the Pro V1x. Said Pitts: “Performance-wise, he was hitting tight draws everywhere. His misses were staying more in play. He hit some, what he would call ‘11 o'clock shots,’ where again he's taking a little something off it. He had great control there.” Further validation came on the seventh hole, a par 3 that played between 184 and 225 yards during the tournament. The setup on Tuesday's practice round called for a 5-iron from Young, who thought there was “no way” he could fly a 6-iron to the flag with his Left Dot. “He then hits this 6-iron [with the Pro V1x prototype] absolutely dead at the flag, and it lands right next to the pin, ending up just past it,” Pitts said. “And his response was, ‘remarkable.’ He couldn't believe that he got that club there.” After the nine-hole practice round on Tuesday, Pitts walked with Young for nine more holes on Wednesday. Following the round, Young asked the team to put the Pro V1x prototypes in his locker. The results were immediate. Young opened the week 63-62, making 16 birdies over the two rounds before running away with a six-shot victory. “I think it definitely contributed to some of the good play this week,” he said in his press conference following the win, “so I’m excited about the next few weeks.” HOW CAMERON YOUNG MARKS HIS GOLF BALL Sixty percent of PGA TOUR players who play a Titleist golf ball use alignment aids when putting. Cameron Young is one of many professionals who elect to mark their golf ball with a long, straight line – the common marking that inspired Titleist’s new AIM Performance design now available on Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls. Said Young: “I go back and forth whether I'm using the line to putt, and I've had short stints of trying other colors if the ball just will not go in the hole. I've tried blue, I've tried green for a week or two here and there, but I always come back. The line on my putter is black, and so I just always come back to a black line and lining those two up and hitting a putt.” “I guess the other thing I do with it is on the tee, I'll put [the line] kind of on whichever side I'm working it away from for whatever reason. When I go to hit a draw, I put the line on the outside. Same thing when I putt, if I'm not using a line, when I get a right to left putt, I'll put the big black stripe on the outside, kind of on the high side for whatever reason. It's just how it makes sense in my head to look down at it.” YOUNG DIALED OFF THE TEE WITH GT2 DRIVER, GT3 FAIRWAY, GT2 HYBRID Cameron Young's victory marked the 12th win for TItleist drivers this season on the PGA TOUR, more than any other brand, and the third victory for GT drivers in the last three weeks (3M Open, Barracuda Championship). The top end of Young’s bag consists of three GT metalwoods: a GT2 9.0° driver, a GT3 15.0° fairway and GT2 21.0° hybrid. He used that setup to gain over 4.5 shots on the field off the tee (+4.571), ranking second this week. He also ranked second in Driving Distance and T14 in Driving Accuracy. “I've just got a GT2 9-degree set on A•1... I feel like I was more comfortable with this right off the bat than really anything previously. So it was a very easy switch. I went from the 3 [model] to the 2 and I, I've really had no trouble doing that and making that switch. And I've driven it pretty well thus far.” After driver, Young typically decides between two different 3-wood setups: a 15-degree GT3 or a 13.5° GT2. “Currently, I will decide which one to use any day, but I've got a 13.5 GT2 and a 15-degree GT3. That GT2 is a little bigger head, kind of more geared toward just consistency off the tee,” explained Young back in late June. In Young’s past three starts, he has opted for the 15-degree GT3 3-wood, which gives him more workability than the stronger-lofted and larger GT2: “For me, sometimes I feel like I need a little more versatility. I just think that I need the ability to manipulate it a little bit more than I do with that 13.5-degree 3-wood.” Finally, Young moves to a 21° GT2 hybrid, which he first added to the bag at the Travelers Championship this year and has played in each start since. He was previously gaming a T350 3-iron in its place. According to Young, the hybrid fits better for tee shots that call for a 250-yard carry and a softer landing, where the 3-iron carries the ball closer to 245 yards but with more roll. INSIDE YOUNG’S CUSTOM BLADE IRONS, BLENDED SET For his irons, Young plays a blended set comprised of a T200 4-iron, a T100 5-iron and 631.CY prototype 6-9 irons. Young's T-Series long irons give him optimal peak heights and gapping through the top end of his iron setup. Young’s custom blades were designed with a pre-worn leading edge and a slightly wider sole to help reduce dig and improve turf interaction for Young’s delivery. Titleist R&D also moved weight lower in the head for slightly higher launch and peak height. Said Young on the development process: “It started just as basically a question. It was, ‘Hey, if your irons could do anything different what would they do?’ I said, ‘help me not dig quite as quickly into the ground at impact, and if anything, launch a little higher.’” “I think it was one year from then they came and handed me a blank iron and said, ‘here, hit this,’” Young continued. “And I hit about three shots. They said, ‘what do you think?’ I said, ‘that seems great.’ Didn't hear from him for about six more months. And then they handed me a 6-iron and I said, ‘that feels great.’ And then all of a sudden, bang, I had my own set, and I wouldn't change anything about them. They’re honestly everything I could have ever asked for.” This week, Young’s ball-striking was dialed into the greens, as he gained over three shots on the field with his approach play (+3.107, 22nd). He hit 57 of 72 greens in regulation (72%), ranking T11. YOUNG GAINS WITH VOKEY SM10 SETUP; ANOTHER WIN FOR K* GRIND PLAYERS Gaming four Vokey Design SM10 wedges (48.10F, 52.12F, 56.14F (@ 57), WedgeWorks 60K* (@ 62)), Cameron Young got up-and-down for par 11 of 15 attempts (5th) and gained 1.171 shots on the field around the greens (28th). Over the past four years, Young has worked closely with Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill to dial in his wedge setup. One of the key changes involved moving from 56-degree (@ 57) M Grind to, eventually, a 56.14F (@ 57), which improved consistency in carry numbers from distance and gave him more purpose greenside with his sand wedge. Young’s victory also makes it back-to-back wins on the PGA TOUR for Vokey K* Grind lob wedge users, with the winner of the 3M Open also gaming a WedgeWorks 60K* lobber. Aldrich Potgieter won the Rocket Classic in late June with a 60K*, while the men’s world No. 1 won two majors in 2025 with a 60.06K lob wedge, the wedge from which K* originated. Instead of the full, smooth sole of the .06K Grind, the sole of the K* Grind features a steeper pre-wear on the leading edge to provide forgiveness from the square-faced position. K* – now one of the most popular lob wedge grinds on the PGA TOUR – also has heel, toe and trailing edge relief, which allows the leading edge to sit closer to the ground when the face is opened. And like all K Grind variations, K* has a wide sole that excels out of the bunker. For Cameron Young, bunker performance was the primary motivation to move to K* last May from his previous lower-bounce T Grind lob wedge setup: “The 62 is a 60 bent a little weak just to get the bounce right, but that's what I use mostly around the greens,” Young said. “So I've got a little bit more bounce than I used to have. Probably last time we did this, I was on a very low bounce version of it, and we went to this just to help improve bunker play... That one was a switch we made just over a year ago, PGA Championship Valhalla. I came to Aaron Dill and was having some issues and he said, ‘Hey, try this.’” “Cameron's 60T lob wedge was doing well but lacked the effortless height around the greens that he needed,” said Dill. “We built a 60K* that day, and it performed exactly as he had hoped. The added height around the greens freed him up to swing harder. He hit the ball higher and produced more spin and stopping power.” Said Young: “I think I went 10 for 10 out of bunkers that week, and [K* has] been in ever since.” YOUNG LEADS SG: PUTTING WITH SCOTTY CAMERON PHANTOM PUTTER Cameron Young was locked in on the greens with his Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R tour prototype putter, gaining over 10 shots on the field on the greens (+10.335, 1st). Young also ranked second in Putts per GIR (1.61). Young began this year with Scotty Cameron Phantom 5 head shape but moved into a Phantom 9 head at the Cognizant Classic. While he started with a 9.2R (.2 models feature a plumbing neck), he quickly switched to a 9.5R model that featured a short jet neck. Young has stuck with his gamer since, which features a single black line for alignment and rounded contours. “I've actually had a really, really good year putting, and I’ve always been one to switch around a little bit with the putter, but I'm pretty well on this one for now,” said Young on his gamer back in late June. “I feel like it’s just a really, really nice clean look. The long line helps with my alignment and yeah, I've putted really nicely lately.” Young currently ranks 10th on TOUR in SG: Putting (+0.534) for the 2025 season. “Scotty's the best,” he continued. “I think they've always had a reputation for extremely high quality, and I think it feeds into all the feel stuff that you guys at Titleist do. I mean, the feel to me is just what I want. Kind of just that milled face, solid piece of metal. That's what I've always liked.” TOP-RANKED AMATEUR KOIVUN FINISHES T5 The world’s top-ranked amateur Jackson Koivun made it three straight starts of recording his best-ever finish on the PGA TOUR, bettering his T11 finish at the John Deere and his T6 finish at the ISCO with a T5 finish this week. Koivun shot rounds of 68-66-65-67 around Sedgefield Country Club, posting 14 under for the week after draining a 25-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole. The 20-year-old's game was dialed across the board, as he gained strokes off the tee, approaching the green, around the green and on the green. He led the field in Driving Accuracy (46 of 54 fairways, 82%) and ranked 3rd in Putts per GIR (1.65). What’s in the Bag? | Jackson Koivun Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: GT2 9.0° | Fujikura Speeder 661 TR X Irons: NEW T250 3-iron | Graphite Design Tour AD HY 95 X, NEW T100 4-iron | Project X 6.5, and 620 MB 5-9 | Project X 6.5 Wedges: Vokey Design SM10 46.10F, 50.08F, 54.08S, WedgeWorks 60L | Project X 6.5 (46°-50°), Project X 6.0 (54°), Project X I/O 6.0 (60°) Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9 tour prototype KORN FERRY TOUR | Utah Championship Julian Suri (Pro V1) made five birdies over his final eight holes to come home in 31 on Sunday and stage a comeback win. Suri carded rounds of 64-63 over the weekend en route to an 18-under total, good for a two-shot margin of victory. The win is his first career PGA TOUR-sanctioned title. Suri is projected to climb 40 spots in the season-long Points List, up to No. 16 from No. 56 with six events left on the schedule. JGTO | Richard Mille Charity Tournament Tomoyo Ikemura (2025 Pro V1) carded four sub-70 rounds (65-66-69-64) to post 24 under and win by two. The 29-year-old rallied for a come-from-behind victory on Sunday, carding a bogey-free 8-under final round that featured four birdies and an eagle on the back nine. The win marks Ikemura’s third career JGTO title. KLPGA | 2025 Aurora World Ladies Championship Gaming an all-Titleist setup that included her 2025 Pro V1x golf ball, GT3 driver, GT2 fairway, NEW T250 and T100 irons, Vokey SM10 wedges and Scotty Cameron Newport 2 prototype putter, Titleist Brand Ambassador Sohyun Bae earned her fourth career KLPGA title. Bae closed in 5-under 67 on Sunday to post 19 under and win by one. What’s in the Bag? | Sohyun Bae Golf Ball: 2025 Titleist Pro V1x Driver: GT3 9.0° Fairway Metal: GT2 13.5° Hybrid: TSR3 19.0° Irons: NEW T250 4, NEW T100 5-PW Wedges: Vokey Design SM10 48.10F, 54.14F, 58.10S Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 CS tour prototype AMATEUR | Western Amateur The winner of the 123rd Western Amateur cruised to a 6-and-5 victory, tying the largest margin of victory for the championship match in the history of the Western Am. The champion, gaming his 2025 Pro V1 golf ball, GT3 driver, blended set of T100 and 620 CB irons, Vokey SM10 wedges and Scotty Cameron Phantom putter, made it to match play after posting a 1-under total in medal play. It was an all-Pro V1 final, as the No. 9-ranked amateur took down this year’s winner of the Amateur Championship (No. 3 in WAGR). What’s in the Bag? | Western Amateur Champion Golf Ball: 2025 Titleist Pro V1 Driver: GT3 10.0° Irons: T100 4-5, and 620 CB 6-PW Wedges: Vokey Design SM10 50°, 54°, 60° Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2 tour prototype ... #TeamTitleist
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2nd Round SJ Member-Member. We are in 2nd place playing with the 3rd place players. Best Ball. Started on hole 12 at Members. Opened up pretty good, my partner dragging ass. My double bogey on 14 was uncalled for as I 3jacked from 12'. Greens were SUPER FAST, of course, for the SJ Major. Put some ass into it off the tee on the par 5 - 15th, hitting my 5wood 200(!) downwind to the water-throat fairway strip, laid up to 45, perfect flip to 5' and the birdie. So now I'm percolating . Our 5th hole, I'm second to swing on the par 3 16th. It's playing -11 from center and +8 from front. The HOT wind (8-10mph) is now in our face and pin is at 134. I have about 9-10 yards to work with on the front and the pin is on the top shelf, the ledge that then drops to the 2nd level, and then to the 3rd back tier. So I figure I gotta be short but need to get it on. Scott hit yet another fugly shot, started swearing and banging his club into the ground, so I snap him outa of it by demanding his caddyship. I had both my 7 & 8 irons in hand. We discuss the wind and I tell Scott that I think my 8 will balloon and not make it. He says yeah, short is better but the entrance is flat ...so bump it on. Ok, I'll hit the 7 but one thumb down, like I did on that first par 3 with my 8iron. He says yeah, but don't go past that ledge the pin is on. So I say, thumb 1 & 1/2 then. Scott rolls his eyes at me and kinda says, whatever, in his very Debbie Downer kinda way, but then says, do your thing. So I lean the grip of my 8 iron on the left tee marker and mount my hands on the 7 iron grip, getting to that perfect 1&1/2 thumb down, reminding myself to COMMIT, and with a FULL SWING. Routine: behind the ball, pin was middle front entrance, wind in the puss, took dead aim, 6sec breath in, 2 hold, 8 slow out as I address my ball, swing like I'm suppose to, with intention, and then a great in balanced finish. Mike says, that's a great looking shot, I say to my ball, NOW CHECK UP; ball hits about 1 yard on, checks, then does a straight putting like gentle release towards the hole. Jim says, that has eyes, I think my partner Scott said, DANG, ball runs true at the pin, a little at the right side, and then as it still appears to be rolling, it gently, I mean really like softly, disappears at the pin, which is right at the ledge. So I say it must have gone by the hole and down to the second tier. Jim said, unless it went in the hole. Mike is excited and says, let's go find out! They hit and then we all storm the green like a battalion. Mike is the first one looking lower tier and says, it's not here. Jim replied, dejected because he's short and in the bunker, maybe it rolled off the back. I'm heading to the hole, Scott is behind my not wanting to look in the hole before I do, and I see a yellow gleam - MY BALL! It's sleeping like a baby on the left side of the pin, all tucked in, waiting for my arrival. Pulling it out, I raise it in the air and say, I finally did it, I made an ace!! Looking up , I say, I did it Grandpa, and did you see that Gil (my wife's golfaholic father)! Then I took my big hat off, raised it to my group, who gave me a clap, and then 360 degrees to the make-pretend full bleacher gallery, thanking them for their applause and support. Then, oh yeah, I was milking it, I took my hat and slung it into the air a-la 1971 Trevino at Royal Birkdale, into the wind, very poor OddJob flight, and directly into the bunker, getting full of sand... . They finished up and pictures ensued. Next tee the adrenaline is pumping, I'm all giddy, and proceed to pump it out of bounds for a 2 stroke penalty. 1 swing for -2 and anther swing for +2. Guess that's my game, very much in equilibrium. My Hole-In-One is announced at the awards luncheon, I don't win a car, and 234 golfers want a drink at the bar. I stand up, take my applause, hold up my hand, and then tell them that the lemonade and ice-tea bins have been refilled. www.titleist.com/.../wex6xakwmqieqzro1byi www.titleist.com/.../lxwlhbvnlkz1trghuj91 www.titleist.com/.../mm9wb5zm9bjdezo61jsr www.titleist.com/.../zjuoelqfmqjpwnucnnyt www.titleist.com/.../ckbgvgdjr6huzhxk8bhg
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My first hole in one after playing golf for 50 years! 130 yards carry over water, 143 to the pin into a breeze. My goal was to carry the water with my Pro V. I put my aim just left of the pin to play my fade, to my amazement the ball landed where I was aiming, it took a short hop and rolled out approximately 10 feet right and IN! Was especially special as one of our pros joined our group to play in with us. www.titleist.com/.../k0eixglu5tn47p79rjon
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Next generation T100, T150 and T350 irons, along with all-new T250 model, set new standard for performance and consistency throughout the set Titleist officially introduces the all-new T-Series lineup, engineered to deliver exceptional performance, consistency and feel on every strike. The new T-Series family is comprised of the next generation T100 , T150 and T350 irons as well as the brand-new T250 model, built from the ground up as Titleist’s newest player’s distance iron. The all-new, high-launching T250 Launch Spec model also joins the T-Series lineup, fitting an entirely new player profile within the T250 platform. Each iron is designed around a specific set of performance characteristics while built to blend seamlessly with one another in the bag. “When I think about our team’s iron philosophy, it starts with this idea of: how are we going to make you better?” said Josh Talge, Titleist’s Senior Vice President of Golf Club Marketing . “With the new T-Series lineup, not only do we have higher-performing products across the board, but we truly have an iron for every dedicated golfer out there. And if you break it down further, each model is designed with the same goal in mind, which is, we want to get you closer to your target more often.” As the most played iron brand on the PGA TOUR for 11 straight seasons and counting, Titleist’s pool of input in the design process runs deep, ranging from many of the game’s best ball-strikers, to discerning and dedicated amateur players, to Titleist’s worldwide network of consumer fitters. “Taking all that feedback, there really were three clear design objectives for this next generation of T-Series,” said Marni Ines, Titleist’s Director of Iron Development . “We wanted to increase our long iron launch, tighten our mid- and short-iron spin consistency and improve overall carry distance consistency throughout the bag. Irons are made to hit very specific distances within a specific flight window, and so we’re always trying to make that more repeatable for every iron in your bag.” When it comes to custom fitting, Titleist has a laser focus on optimizing the 3 D’s – distance control, dispersion and angle of descent – for every golfer. However, the concept of the 3 D’s goes beyond just a fitting philosophy. It is also a north star for product development, with Titleist engineers looking to maximize those three performance parameters at every stage of the design process. The product of this relentless commitment to raising the bar on iron design with each generation is the best-performing T-Series lineup yet. New T-Series irons are available for fittings and pre-order today, July 10, and will be in golf shops worldwide beginning August 21. Find a fitting near you T100: THE MODERN TOUR IRON Packaged in a forged multi-material clubhead with a tour player-preferred profile, new T100 irons deliver unmatched precision and feel with improved performance throughout the set. “The main design goals with T100 were in alignment with our priorities across the entire lineup: improve long-iron launch and carry distance consistency,” Ines said. “T100 has a new muscle channel in the 3- and 4-irons to raise launch and peak height, and its new Variable Face Thickness, lower CG and progressive groove design are all really working to tighten up front-to-back distance dispersion.” One of the most significant improvements in T100 from the prior generation model is found in its performance out of the rough. Titleist engineers designed more aggressive, steeper-walled grooves in the mid- to short-irons (7-iron through PW), which helps maintain spin rates out from the rough or wet conditions, allowing golfers to hit their number more consistently. Each new T-Series model features a progressive groove design to drive performance across a variety of conditions, no matter the player’s set makeup. T100 has been the most played iron model on the PGA TOUR since its introduction in 2019. Players who game sets of T100 irons include Ludvig Åberg , Russell Henley , Wyndham Clark and Jordan Spieth . Other players, like Justin Thomas and Billy Horschel , game T100 irons towards the top end of their blended set. Performance and technology Forged player-preferred design: New T100’s forged, multi-material platform and Variable Bounce Sole offer exceptional feel off the face and through the turf. Its compact profile includes a thin topline and minimal offset. Superior flight and stability: Split high-density tungsten weighting and a progressive dual-cavity construction together deliver tremendous stability, trajectory control and consistent carry distance. Consistent speed and spin: A new Variable Face Thickness (VFT) design in the 3- through 7-iron maintains speed and launch on off-center strikes, while new, more aggressive grooves in T100’s mid- to short-irons improve performance from the rough and wet conditions by adding consistency in spin control and helping to mitigate fliers. Elevated long-iron launch: A new muscle channel design in T100’s 3- and 4-irons helps lower CG and increase launch and peak height. The muscle channel also helps to increase ball speed, which in turn helps facilitate proper gapping at the top end of the set. T100's Tour-Inspired Lofts New T100 irons are designed with one-degree stronger lofts (33-degree 7-iron) than the previous generation T100. This choice in the design process came after two separate requests from PGA TOUR and LPGA players. On the PGA TOUR, there was a common ask for a marginal increase in bounce for T100. On the LPGA, many players gravitated towards the smaller profile of T100 (compared to T150) but needed less loft for more distance. The now-current lofts of T100 are exceptionally playable for all golfers, but bending them weak (increasing bounce) or strong (increasing carry) satisfies a range of needs from the tour without compromise. T150: THE FASTER PLAYER’S IRON New T150 irons retain their positioning in the T-Series lineup as the faster player’s iron, delivering extraordinary feel, stability and control along with added speed and launch. T150's profile, slightly larger than that of T100, offers a clean and compact look at address. T150 irons have been validated at the highest level of professional golf, with players on tour both opting to game T150 as the primary iron in a blended set, like Will Zalatoris , or at the top end of their bag to provide added launch, like Byeong-Hun An and Aldrich Potgieter. Said Ines: “The constructions of T150 and T100 are very similar, and they share a lot of the same improvements, like the new progressive grooves and VFT design. But T150 has a slightly bigger body, stronger lofts and an improved muscle channel in the mid- to long-irons, which give the T150 player more speed and launch than they’d get with a T100.” Performance and technology Confidence-inspiring profile, forged design: The classic, player-preferred shape of new T150 is slightly larger than T100 for a more confidence-inspiring look at address. T150 is forged to deliver a pure feel at impact. More speed, more launch: T150 irons feature one-degree stronger lofts than T100 and an improved muscle channel from 7-iron up, which lowers long-iron CG. The result is faster ball speeds and higher launch. Superior flight and stability: CG location is optimized using split high-density tungsten weighting and a progressive dual-cavity construction, which delivers tremendous stability in a compact design. Consistent speed and spin: A new VFT design improves speed and launch across the face, and T150 benefits from the same progressive groove design as T100, with steeper-walled grooves in the mid- to short-irons improving spin consistency across a range of playing conditions. T250: THE REDEFINED PLAYER’S DISTANCE IRON Undergoing a transformative redesign from its predecessor (T200) as well as a name change, new T250 irons deliver an exceptional combination of speed, launch and forgiveness along with a clean, sharp appearance from its new all-steel construction. Featuring a thicker topline and wider sole than T100 and T150 models, T250’s profile adds confidence at address without straying from the classic, player-preferred DNA found in the more compact models. Said Ines: “The most obvious change in T250 is its looks, and that really started with our innovation team finding a way to leverage Max Impact technology within an all-steel construction. This allowed us to design all models in the lineup to have a really consistent look in the bag, which is especially important to golfers with blended sets.” “Performance-wise, T250 is all about speed, but it’s consistent speed,” Ines continued. “We don't want ‘jumpers’ and we design to minimize them. The hollow-body construction of T250 allows us to utilize technology that drives ball speed and launch up while promoting stability and consistency across the face.” Since launching on tour, new T250 long irons and T250•U utilities have been popular options at the top end of blended sets. Justin Thomas added a T250 4-iron to his bag immediately at the Memorial Tournament, while Wyndham Clark added a T250 3- and 4-iron to the bag that same week. Performance and technology Singular design: New T250 irons feature a high-strength steel construction, providing a clean look in the bag while concealing T250’s high-performance technology under the hood. Elevated speed: T250’s forged L-Face construction, lower CG and V-Taper design improve ball speed and raise launch on off-center and low-face strikes to promote consistent distance and peak heights. Enhanced consistency: Improved Max Impact technology delivers more distance across the face while T250’s progressive groove design boosts spin consistency. High flight and stability: T250 players benefit from split high-density tungsten weighting, which allows for a strategically placed CG location to raise launch and stability. T250 LAUNCH SPEC: THE HIGH-LAUNCH PLAYER’S DISTANCE IRON A brand-new addition to the T-Series lineup, T250 Launch Spec provides the same technology and features the same construction as T250 but with a lighter headweight and added loft , promoting effortless launch, increased carry distance for low-flight players and more stopping power into the greens. “T250 Launch Spec is a brand-new offering for us, and we’re really excited about it because it brings optimized T-Series performance to more golfers,” Ines said. “We saw there was opportunity in our lineup to fit the needs of the golfer who is maybe a moderate swing speed player that really needs launch and can’t achieve the 3 D’s without more help. T250 Launch Spec has all the player’s distance iron tech we leverage in T250, but the loft and headweight work to get the ball up faster and fly in a much higher window.” T250 Launch Spec is designed for players looking to maximize launch and peak height. Its 7-iron has a loft of 35 degrees, 4.5 degrees weaker than the standard T250 7-iron (30.5), and its headweight is 6 grams lighter than that of T250. T350: THE ULTIMATE GAME IMPROVEMENT IRON Across the T-Series lineup, T350 gives golfers maximum levels of distance, forgiveness and speed. The T350’s appearance is brand new, as it too benefits from an all-steel construction like T250, giving the lineup a more uniform look across the board – especially in blended sets. Under the hood, T350 benefits from a number of technological advancements that drive performance for the player looking for a forgiving, long-hitting and high-launching iron. Said Ines: “Compared to the rest of our T-Series models, the new T350 has the largest clubhead, it’s got the fastest face, and it has a deeper CG. This is really geared towards the player looking for all-out distance and stability. And then, like T250, we were able to create this high-performing hollow-body iron in an all-metal construction to make it look as good as anything in the lineup.” Performance and technology Ultra-clean design: The technology behind T350’s performance is housed within a clean, high-strength steel clubhead design. Maximized distance: T350 features an L-Face construction with a unique multi-zone VFT design, which drives high-launch performance on low-face strikes and generates ultra-fast ball speeds across the face. Unmatched forgiveness and consistency: T350 benefits from improved Max Impact technology, which promotes more consistent carry distance and dispersion. Like all new T-Series models, T350 also adds spin consistency from a progressive groove design. Higher trajectory: Split high-density tungsten in T350 allows for strategically placed perimeter weighting to optimize CG and raise launch, stability and consistency throughout the set. T-SERIES ON TOUR Titleist irons have been the longstanding top choice of the best players in the world. In each of the last 11 seasons – and 20 of the last 21 – more players on the PGA TOUR have had Titleist irons in their bags than any other brand. On the DP World Tour, Titleist has been the most played iron brand for 16 straight seasons and counting. New T-Series irons made their global debut in May at the PGA TOUR’s Charles Schwab Challenge and the DP World Tour’s Soudal Open, with a total of 39 players across both sites choosing to put the new models in play immediately. Two weeks later at the ShopRite LPGA Classic, LPGA players were introduced to new T-Series, and the tour seeding and validation process rolled on across the worldwide professional tours in the weeks that followed. T-Series tour adoption highlights: Among the first group of PGA TOUR players to game new T-Series irons at the Charles Schwab Challenge was Bud Cauley , who added new T250 3- and 4-irons to the top end of his set before finishing third, his best result of the season. Justin Thomas immediately moved into a new T250 4-iron and new T100 5-iron at the Memorial, seeing added height and gaining consistency compared to his previous gamers. Wyndham Clark also added new T250 long irons (3-4) as well as new T100 6-9 irons. Byeong-Hun An put new T150 4- and 5-irons, along with a new U•505 1-iron, in play at the RBC Canadian Open before recording a season-best T6 finish. Tom Kim and J.T. Poston made wholesale changes to their iron setups at the U.S. Open Oakmont, with Kim moving to new T100 4-9 irons and J.T. Poston adding a new T150 4-iron and new T100 5-9 irons at the start of the week. Russell Henley put a new T250 4-iron in the bag at the Travelers Championship, where he went on to finish T2. After a visit to the Titleist Performance Center at Woburn, Aldrich Potgieter added new T150 4-5 irons and new T100 6-9 irons to his bag, having previously played T100 long irons and 620 MB blade short irons. He saw immediate results, winning in his first start with the new models at the Rocket Classic and crediting his improved approach play to the new setup. Potgieter’s victory marked the first worldwide win for new T-Series irons. LOFTS T100 : 20 degrees (3-iron), 23, 26, 29, 33 (7-iron), 37, 41, 45 (P), 49 (W) T150: 19 (3-iron), 22, 25, 28, 32 (7-iron), 36, 40, 44 (P), 48 (W) T250 : 18 (2-iron), 20, 22, 24, 27, 30.5 (7-iron), 34.5, 38.5, 43 (P), 48 (W) T250 Launch Spec : 27 (5-iron), 31, 35 (7-iron), 39, 43, 47 (P), 52 (W) T350 : 20 (4-iron), 23, 26, 29 (7-iron), 33, 38, 43 (P), 48 (W48), 53 (W53) FEATURED SHAFTS, GRIP T100 True Temper AMT Tour White | X, S, R | Low launch, low spin (steel) T150 New True Temper AMT Tour Silver | X, S, R | Mid launch, mid spin (steel) T250 True Temper AMT Tour Black | S, R | Mid/high launch, mid spin (steel) Mitsubishi MMT AMC Blue 85 | S, R | Mid/high launch, mid/high spin (graphite) T250 Launch Spec New Nippon N.S. 750GH NEO | S, R, R2 | High launch, high spin (steel) New Mitsubishi MMT AMC Red 65/55/45 | S, R, R2, R3, R4 | High launch, high spin (graphite) T350 True Temper AMT Tour Red | S, R | Mid/high launch, mid/high spin (steel) New Mitsubishi MMT AMC Red 65/55/45 | S, R, R2, R3, R4 | High launch, high spin (graphite) Grip Titleist Universal 360 New T-Series irons can be ordered with a wide range of steel or graphite shafts and grips from a variety of manufacturers through custom order. CUSTOM OPTIONS Loft and lie angles can be altered by at least 2 degrees in both directions (strong/weak, flat/upright) via custom order on all new T-Series irons. Loft adjustments are in 1-degree increments, and lie adjustments are in half-degree increments. Players can also configure their setup to be up to 2 inches longer than standard and 4 inches shorter than standard via custom order. Ladies build is 1 inch under standard, and junior build is 2 inches under standard. Length adjustments are in quarter-inch increments. SUREFIT IRONS Now used for Titleist iron fittings are all-new T-Series SureFit irons. The new design gives fitters the ability to adjust lie angle (2 degrees flat to 4 degrees upright, 1-degree increments), loft (2 degrees weak to 1 degree strong, 1-degree increments) and head weight (standard weight, -6 grams) on the fly and easier than ever before. BLENDED SET OPTIMIZATION Of the Titleist Brand Ambassadors currently playing on the PGA TOUR, approximately 80 percent are playing blended sets of at least two Titleist iron models, demonstrating the importance of custom fitting and optimization throughout the bag. With the goal of providing players proper distance gapping between clubs and sufficient green-holding ability throughout the bag, Titleist fitters look to find a setup that unlocks the following criteria: Ball speed gaps: Golfers should see 5 mph gaps between clubs. Peak height: Players should be able to maintain consistent peak height between long irons and the 7-iron. Angles of descent: Long-iron landing angles should be no lower than that of the 7-iron. AVAILABILITY New T-Series irons are available for fittings and pre-order today, July 10, and will be in golf shops worldwide beginning August 21. | MAP: $1499 per 7-piece set (steel), $1599 per 7-piece set (graphite). ... #TeamTitleist
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New utilities complete all-new T-Series iron lineup, delivering launch, speed and stability off the tee and into the green Titleist rounds out the new T-Series iron lineup with the introduction of the all-new T250•U and next generation U•505 utility irons, designed to launch the ball higher with consistently fast ball speeds and maximum stability. While differentiated by shaping and performance characteristics, both new utilities leverage key technologies featured across the T-Series family to maximize performance on both tee shots and approach shots. “Utilities occupy a very specific part of the bag for most players,” said Marni Ines, Titleist’s Director of Iron Development . “They may be distance clubs, but golfers still need them to go a precise number and fly in a specific window so that you can hit and hold greens on the golf course. Our focus is to design a lineup of utilities that launch the ball up in the air really high, fly consistently far and offer plenty of stability and forgiveness, which is exactly what new T250•U and U•505 utilities are built to do.” The all-new T250•U utility is designed with the same construction and technologies as the all-new T250 irons and features the same shaping and loft progression. T250•U, the more compact utility compared to U•505, is available in 2-, 3- and 4-iron models. Available in 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-iron models, new U•505 utilities offer a larger footprint and a slightly higher-launching design than T250•U. In addition to benefitting from all-new T-Series technology under the hood, the latest generation U•505 now features progressive shaping, with sole width decreasing and face height increasing progressively from the stronger-lofted models to the weaker-lofted models. “The shape changes to the U•505 3- and 4-irons were among the most significant across the entire lineup,” Ines said. “The new profile really was inspired by the prior generation T350 prototype 3-iron that we brought out on tour. That 3-iron, which was more compact and taller than the previous U•505 3-iron but didn’t have as much offset as the standard T350, proved to be a preferred shape by a number of tour players. We decided to work that shape into the higher lofts of the U•505 while still retaining that familiar, wider-soled and shallow-faced U•505 shape in the lower lofts.” Both models feature player-preferred profiles with minimal offset, allowing them to blend into the top end of a mixed setup seamlessly. They have slightly heavier headweights due to their lighter graphite shaft builds, and their tip section is a parallel bore to accommodate .370-inch diameter hybrid shafts. New T250•U and U•505 utilities are available for fittings and pre-sale today and will arrive in golf shops beginning Thursday, August 21. T•250 AND U•505 UTILITIES ON TOUR Week in and week out, Titleist is the most played utility iron on the PGA TOUR, providing launch, speed and consistency to many of the game’s best ball-strikers. Through the U.S. Open, Titleist had accounted for 60% of the utility irons played on TOUR in 2025. Among those with new T-Series utilities in the bags are Titleist Brand Ambassadors Tom Hoge (T250 3-iron), Byeong-Hun An ( U • 505 1-iron, T250 3-iron), Davis Riley ( T250 3-iron) Joe Highsmith ( T250 2-iron), Cameron Davis ( U•505 3-iron) and Lee Hodges ( T250 3-iron) as well as the 2013 Masters champion ( T250 3-iron). Aldrich Potgieter earned the first worldwide victory for new T-Series irons and utilities, winning the Rocket Classic with a new T250 2-iron in the bag as well as a blended set of new T150 4-5 irons and T100 6-9 irons. T250•U AND U•505 TECHNOLOGY Singular design: Both T250•U and U•505 irons feature high-strength, hollow-body steel constructions, providing a clean look in the bag while concealing high-performance technology under the hood. T250•U features the same profile as the standard build T250 2-, 3- and 4-irons, and U•505 utilities feature progressive shaping, with sole width decreasing and face height increasing progressively from the stronger-lofted models to the weaker-lofted models. Elevated speed: T250•U and U•505 both benefit from forged L-Face constructions, lower CG positions and V-Taper designs, improving ball speed and raising launch on off-center and low-face strikes to promote consistent distance and peak heights. U•505 is the higher-launching utility between the two. Enhanced consistency: Improved Max Impact technology in both models delivers more consistent speed, distance, launch and spin rates. High flight and stability: T250•U and U•505 players benefit from split high-density tungsten weighting, which allows for a strategically placed CG location to raise launch and increase forgiveness. LOFTS T250•U : 18 (2-iron), 20 (3-iron), 22 (4-iron) U•505 : 16 (1-iron), 18 (2-iron), 20 (3-iron), 22 (4-iron) FEATURED SHAFT Project X HZRDUS Black 5G (80g, 90g; low/mid launch, low/mid spin) PREMIUM SHAFTS Graphite Design Tour AD DI (85g; high launch, high spin) Graphite Design Tour AD VF (85g, 95g; low/mid launch, low spin) FEATURED GRIP Titleist Universal 360 New T250•U and U•505 utilities can be ordered with a wide range of shafts and grips from a variety of manufacturers through custom order. AVAILABILITY New T250•U and U•505 utilities are available for fittings and pre-order today, July 10, and will be in golf shops worldwide beginning August 21 for $279 ($399 with premium shaft). ... #TeamTitleist
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New tour-inspired model offers GT1 fairway launch and stability with lower spin Titleist announces the addition of the GT1 3TOUR fairway to the tour-proven GT metalwood lineup, rounding out its fairway offerings with an all-new, tour-inspired 3-wood setup. The new model, packaged in GT1’s shallow fairway profile, delivers high launch and stability, but a stronger loft – 14.5 degrees – and lower center of gravity from its multi-material construction drive down spin compared to GT1 fairways. “Tour feedback is incredibly valuable, so we involve our players in testing for all products — even those that may be designed with a different player in mind,” said JJ Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Senior Director of Club Promotions . “During GT1 fairway testing, we found some tour players really loved the shaping and face height, but we knew that many of them would need a little less loft and lower CG for a stronger flight. Tom Bennett [Principal Product Manager, Titleist Metalwood R&D] and the R&D team were able to give us a product in GT1 3TOUR that gave us all the benefits of the GT1 shaping while lowering spin to a more optimal window for those players. Since bringing it out on tour, we’ve seen strong adoption from several players who like a shallow, easy-to-launch design, but need a little less spin.” This season on the PGA TOUR, GT1 3TOUR has been a mainstay in a number of player’s bags, including those of Titleist Brand Ambassadors Doug Ghim and Cameron Davis. GT1 3TOUR is available for fittings today and in golf shops worldwide beginning Thursday, August 7 . GT1 3TOUR TECHNOLOGY Seamless Thermoform Crown: GT1 3TOUR features an ultra-lightweight crown design comprised of Titleist’s Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The multi-material construction afforded Titleist engineers significant weight savings to reposition GT1 3TOUR’s center of gravity lower than that of GT1, optimizing launch and spin. GT1 3TOUR also features a very shallow profile, increasing playability and launch from the turf. Stronger Tour Loft Performance: Based on tour player feedback, GT1 3TOUR features a stronger loft (14.5 degrees). This helps keep spin rates in a more optimal range for the GT1 3TOUR player, while the fairway’s construction still promotes high launch and exceptional stability. Dual Performance Control Settings: Just like existing GT1 fairways, GT1 3TOUR features adjustable fore/aft weights to allow greater control over ball flight and launch conditions on the fitting tee. A heavier flat weight positioned forward delivers faster ball speed and lower spin, while flipping the heavy weight to the aft increases stability and launch. The heavy weight is set forward in the stock position. Redesigned Internal Hosel: Titleist engineers redesigned GT1 3TOUR’s internal hosel, gaining even more discretionary weight to optimize the fairway’s mass properties and performance. SPECS Dexterity : RH/LH Loft : 14.5 degrees Head size : 180cc Length : 43 inches Fore / Aft weights : 11g, 3g (11g forward in stock setup) Grip : Titleist Universal 360 While GT1 fairways are available in lightweight or standard builds, GT1 3TOUR is only available in a standard build. FEATURED SHAFTS Project X Denali Red Launch: Mid/High Flex: 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 Weight : 40g – 60g Torque : 4.0 – 6.2 Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue Launch : Mid Flex : R2, R, S, X, TX Weight : 55g – 75g Torque : 3.9 – 5.3 Project X HZRDUS Black 5th Gen Launch : Low/Mid Flex : 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, TX Weight : 60g – 80g Torque : 2.8 – 3.5 Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black Launch : Low Flex : S, X, TX Weight : 65g – 75g Torque : 2.8 – 3.6 PREMIUM SHAFTS NEW Graphite Design Tour AD-VF Launch: Ranges Flex : R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX Weight : 5 – 8 Torque: 2.8 – 4.3 Graphite Design Tour AD-DI Launch : Ranges Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X Weight : 5 – 8 Torque : 2.9 – 4.7 Graphite Design Tour AD-UB Launch : Ranges Flex : R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX Weight : 5 – 8 Torque : 2.8 – 4.4 Titleist offers a wide range of shafts and grips from a variety of manufacturers through custom order. AVAILABILITY The GT1 3TOUR fairway will be available for fittings and pre-sale beginning today and will be in golf shops worldwide on Thursday, August 7. MAP: $399 | $599 (Premium) Schedule a fitting near you ... #TeamTitleist
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Me my son and two best friends decided to play a round on Memorial Day. Booked a tee time at Ashwood golf course in Apple Valley. They have 3 different 9’s to play so we played Sycamore and then Mesquite. On hole #16 It was a par 4 dog leg right playing 336. I aimed over the houses trying to cut the hole and go for the green. I hit the drive of my life on a perfect line right at the green. Everyone told me nice shot and we went on to finish the hole. I was driving with my son. It took him 2 shots to get up on the green. We pull up and I’m looking everywhere for my ball. Here we go again, great drive and my balls gone. Everyone is walking up to the green and I yell out maybe it’s in the hole. Said that about a million times. As I walk up closer and closer I get to the hole and I see a ball. (I always draw 3 dots on my ball close together) I see my ball red 3 dots staring at me. My first reaction I looked at my son and told him it’s in the hole. I must have said it 5 times. My buddies start screaming No Fucking way!!! I’m standing in shock, LOOK LOOK. Everyone still in disbelief on what just happened. Greatest experience of my life. Glad to have my son and friends with me and not by myself. My first hole in one!!! Me and my buddies had to shotgun a beer right after. www.titleist.com/.../crrxixq93vwygzhphdrs www.titleist.com/.../axz23zx8jegiznt1rnah www.titleist.com/.../uati2tskdg63sl827fnc
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so two days ago we teed off for 45 holes at Rams Hill golf club in Borrego Springs, California. it was my good buddies birthday, and I always have a good track record of shooting well on his birthday for some reason. So Hole 10 of 45 was a slight downhill par three and I zapped the flag at 178 yards. I was the third man in our 4some to tee off. I grabbed my six iron and aimed for the back of the bowl right of the pin. I have many horror stories of the ball nestling up inches away for a hole-in-one, but I’ve never had one. So this ball was struck perfect for what I needed for the ball to work down left to the pin. I’m watching the ball roll towards the pin, but not expecting anything like what happened. As it gets closer and closer, I keep thinking it has a chance and it happened. Drops in for the ace. Everyone in my group starts shouting and excitement as I keep looking at the green and disbelief And with no reaction after shooting two over on the front nine. The first words that came out of my mouth were “ back to even” . I was very calm the entire time. crazy right? As I walked up to the hole, that’s when it really hit me that I did it. Years of playing golf, and finally having one fallen for me just gave me a big sigh of relief and a huge weight off my shoulders. grabbed my Titleist 97 pro V1 and had the biggest smile on my face. I called my father and told him the good news and telling him thank you for showing me this beautiful game years ago. they always say the hardest swing is the swing after a hole-in-one, but I don’t think it was the case for me because on the next hole par 5, I smoked the drive 300 down the middle. almost reached the green two landing in the green side bunker and lipping out from the bunker for eagle but made birdie. Validated the hole in one with a birdie was almost just as good as making the hole-in-one as it freed me up the rest of the day and I had a great round and an awesome day. I’ve been loyal to Titleist pro V1 balls for years now and I don’t think that will ever change. www.titleist.com/.../sepuvlq9mkvdlb46m2mw www.titleist.com/.../ywrdglwt7h5lmezcwklx
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AIM 360 is newest addition to Titleist’s suite of Alignment Integrated Marking products; joins Performance Alignment and Enhanced Alignment models Titleist introduces AVX and Tour Soft AIM 360 golf balls , featuring a new 360-degree marking designed to improve precision and accuracy in alignment. The new AIM 360 design is the latest addition to Titleist’s lineup of Alignment Integrated Marking (AIM) products, which also includes Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash Performance Alignment and Enhanced Alignment golf balls. “Player feedback is at the core of everything we do in product development,” said Frederick Waddell, Titleist’s Director of Golf Ball Product Management . “We saw a growing interest in various alignment aids and cues printed directly on the golf ball from the dedicated golfer. Our AIM lineup consists of three unique performance-oriented designs, all geared to help golfers set up and then start their golf ball on its intended line.” The all-new AIM 360 AVX and Tour Soft golf balls are the first models introduced by Titleist to feature a full 360-degree marking. “AVX and Tour Soft AIM 360 models are great additions to the lineup because they give more golfers the opportunity to play an advanced alignment design,” Waddell continued. “It expands our AIM offerings to AVX and Tour Soft golfers, and the 360-degree marking on the golf ball gives players a very different look than Performance Alignment and Enhanced Alignment. It’s designed for players who prefer a larger alignment feature than our other golf balls with AIM Technology.” Titleist AVX and Tour Soft AIM 360 golf balls are available now online and in golf shops worldwide. AIM VALIDATION MORE PRECISION The concept of Alignment Integrated Markings on Titleist golf balls dates back to 2007, when alignment features were added to the Pro V1 sidestamp for the very first time. This integration was a direct result of tour player feedback, many of whom were already adding alignment features to their golf ball themselves. Since then, Titleist golf balls have featured a wide array of cues and subtle designs within the sidestamp to help golfers better aim their putts and tee shots. In recent years, the popularity of alignment features that go beyond the standard sidestamp has grown, leading to golfers requesting new designs printed directly on the golf ball. “When we started the design process, we wanted to make sure we created designs that both resonated with golfers but also offered a real performance benefit,” Waddell explained. To validate their design concepts, Titleist Golf Ball R&D conducted a controlled test to measure precision in alignment between four markings: AIM 360, Performance Alignment, Enhanced Alignment and the standard Pro V1 sidestamp. Golfers were instructed to line up the golf balls to their target, and precision was evaluated by measuring the left-right proximity to the hole of the aligned marking through absolute angles. The results showed that each one of the three AIM products improved precision in alignment by up to 35 percent compared to the standard Pro V1 sidestamp. “The R&D test results were extremely validating in showing that these products offer a distinct performance advantage in precision alignment; they’re not just decorations,” Waddell said. AVX PERFORMANCE Titleist AVX golf balls are designed for players seeking a low-flying and low-spinning golf ball with very soft feel and excellent greenside control. The latest generation AVX was reengineered from core to cover to deliver longer distance from tee to green, more greenside spin and control, and an even softer feel. AVX AIM 360 MSRP: $50 per dozen TOUR SOFT PERFORMANCE Titleist Tour Soft golf balls are designed for players who prioritize soft feel without sacrificing all-around performance throughout the bag. Compared to the prior generation, the latest generation Tour Soft model features faster core technology and a reformulated cover system. Tour Soft AIM 360 MSRP: $40 per dozen PRO V1, PRO V1 x , PRO V1 x LEFT DASH PERFORMANCE ALIGNMENT Titleist’s new Performance Alignment design – available on Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls, the overwhelming #1 ball on the PGA TOUR, LPGA and across the worldwide professional tours – offers golfers a tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve. Offered in black, red, blue and pink (new color offering), the Performance Alignment marking is designed after one of the most common additions tour players make to their Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball: a long, straight line. “I use a black line, because I cannot putt without this,” Pro V1 player Viktor Hovland said. “I literally cannot aim ... I’ve just never been good at just standing over the ball and being able to aim that way. I’ve found it’s really helped my putting, especially on the short ones, when there’s not too much break involved. I just did a blind test with a line on and then without a line, and I just aimed it miles better with a line on.” “I’ve used a line on every single putt I’ve hit professionally since the early 90’s,” said Titleist Brand Ambassador Brad Faxon , former PGA TOUR player and current instructor. “I always do it no matter whether the putt is breaking a lot or not a lot. It helps me to get the ball on the start line, where I want the ball to go.” The 105-degree Performance Alignment line features a new double-sided arrow shape, custom-printed on each golf ball opposite the Pro V1 or Pro V1x sidestamp. The marking is 65 percent longer than the standard 2025 Pro V1 sidestamp. Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash Performance Alignment golf balls are currently available in black only on Titleist.com. Black Performance Alignment as well as red, blue and pink models will all be available on Titleist.com and in golf shops beginning on June 15. MSRP: $55 per dozen PRO V1, PRO V1 x , PRO V1 x LEFT DASH ENHANCED ALIGNMENT Titleist’s suite of Alignment Integrated Marking also includes Enhanced Alignment on Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash models. The Enhanced Alignment marking is a performance-oriented alignment aid designed to promote more precise aim and accuracy on putts. The extended alignment sidestamp provides a built-in visual aid measuring over 65 percent longer than the standard 2025 Pro V1 sidestamp. Titleist Pro V1, Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash Enhanced Alignment golf balls are available online and in golf shops worldwide now. MSRP: $55 per dozen PRO V1, PRO V1 x and PRO V1 x LEFT DASH PERFORMANCE While Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls all provide golfers with best-in-class performance and quality, there are key performance differences between models that are relevant when considering which ball is the best fit for your game. Each model is differentiated based upon flight, spin, and feel. Pro V1 has a mid-flight trajectory, lower spin in the long game and a softer feel compared to Pro V1x, which flies higher, spins more in the long game and has a slightly firmer feel. Pro V1x Left Dash has a high flight, similar to Pro V1x, with significantly lower full swing spin and a firmer feel. ADDITIONAL CUSTOM OPTIONS In addition to AIM 360, Performance Alignment and Enhanced Alignment , Titleist offers more than 40 different alignment aid designs on Pro V1’s fourth pole – opposite the sidestamp – through custom order on Titleist.com. Play Numbers 00-99 are available on both Pro V1 and Pro V1x as a custom order. Personalization of text and custom logos are also available at once through Titleist.com or local golf shops. ... #TeamTitleist
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I was playing Saddle Rock in Aurora, CO yesterday. Thunderstorms all around us but fortunately got the whole round in. Number 6 is a 554 yard par 5 with an elevated tee box and long fairway. I smoked my drive about 325 right down the middle. I hadn’t done that all day so would have been excited with the drive alone. From where my ball was I couldn’t see the green as there is a big hill directly in front of me as the hole sweeps around to the right. Little wind at my back a hit my six iron as well as I ever have straight over my aiming point on the hill. Proceeded to walk up…no ball. Looked long in the rough and couldn’t find anything. I was about to drop when my playing partner walked off past the hole and ask what I was playing. Sure enough there was my Titlest Pro V1x with a Key logo staring up at him. I could not believe what had happened. I hit the ball well twice but couldn’t believe my luck! The rest of the day had its ups and downs but that is by far the coolest golf hole of my life. www.titleist.com/.../hdlhqakyighhewwyfqat www.titleist.com/.../tengcxtio4lwjfpjyrbf www.titleist.com/.../b137fnuhkc33p1fzbgsy www.titleist.com/.../mbmh4z3xxnztd08dllos
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I started playing golf when I was eight years old and I’m forty-nine now. It took me forty-one years to get my first ace!! My Dad has three total with two of them coming last year. We were league partners and I had to sit there and take his joshing over his three holes-in-one to my zero. I have been so close through the years and have many photos of balls that are sitting right next to the hole. In fact, there are so many that I created an entire photo album on social media of “almost hole-in-one’s”. The day of my first ace is kind of ironic because my cart partner, Mike, and I were talking about hole-in-one’s when we reached our first par 3. He stated that he had zero and had only witnessed one in person so far. We talked about how many times I had been close and how I had eagled every hole on our home course at least once. The best eagle coming from a 163 yards approach shot on a par 4 with a 7 iron and one hopped it into the hole. All those great shots but couldn’t dunk one on a par 3. Mike literally said, “You’ll get one this year, for sure. I feel it”. Fourteen holes later, I’m standing on the tee box of hole 18 at Eagle Golf Golf Course in Columbus, Ohio. The wind was howling that day with gusts around 18 mph. On this particular hole, the wind was blowing from right to left. There is water that runs down the right side of the hole and no room to miss, a bunker that sits right front of the green, and out of bounds on the left side. It really is a tough hole if you don’t hit the ball dead straight, which I never do. My natural shot shape is a right to left ball flight and is hard to play when the wind is gusts from the right like it was. I get the yardage of 169 yards and pull my 7 iron. I lined up my shot and decided I was going to play it way right and practically aimed at the water line. My Titleist AVX snapped off the clubface with the nice “whack” sound and went right down my target line and started to turn over. The wind grabbed it, like I figured it would, and the ball flew right over the flag, hitting on the backside of the slope, and started to suck back towards the pin. Everyone was quiet and I figured it was just hiding behind the pin. The rest of the group teed off and my cart partner, Mike, hit a great shot that sat about two feet from the pin that was clearly visible. As we started to walk off the tee box, my other buddy, Matt, says, “I saw yours disappear, dude. It’s in the hole”. The rest of the foursome also said the same thing that they saw it disappear in the hole. I didn’t believe them and stated that I always get unlucky and that it’s probably just tucked behind the pin. As we approach the green, we see Mike’s ball but not mine. My stomach dropped and I start to get really excited. The boys did too and start running to the hole. I immediately grab my phone so that I can start recording a video. They beat me to the hole and see my Titelist AVX with my marking “Evil” staring up at them in the bottom of the cup. We started high fiving and cheering out. Then, we do the photo ops and still just living it up. I immediately text my wife and said, “Guess what?” And she responded, “You finally did it? Hole-in-one?”. Damn right, baby! Forty one years but damn right I did! www.titleist.com/.../n788abdev7kd6ic7jmd0 www.titleist.com/.../fgm1m0ngbshof2jho75i
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Was in Utah for a guys golf trip and was playing at Sand Hollow on our last day. Sand Hollow is the #1 course in Utah and hole 15 is ranked the #53 hole in the USA. Beautiful hole on the edge of a canyon. I watched one of my buddies hit the green and his ball rolled all the way across green and almost down the canyon, so I clubbed down and aimed farther right and tried to land it soft and trickle in on. Ball hit and started tracking across the green for what seemed like an eternity, then it disappeared. Guys behind us were on an elevated tee box and started hollering and I turned around and said “that went in?” And my buddies pretty much tackled me on the tee box! We also were hitting over another canyon area so it’s not like we could take off running towards the green, but the guys behind us came running down and we were all high fivin!! www.titleist.com/.../vht8pfogf7a7fyrgvlcy www.titleist.com/.../nlemzzfrhxazr4b13v9i
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All-new metalwood blends GT driver and fairway technology to deliver performance and versatility from the tee and turf Titleist introduces the all-new GT280 , the newest addition to Titleist’s GT metalwood family. The mini driver, designed for distance and control off the tee as well as playability from the turf, leverages generational technology from both Titleist’s GT driver and fairway lineups to give golfers versatile performance at the top end of their bags. Engineered to be longer and more forgiving than a fairway metal, yet easier to control and more workable than a driver, GT280 gives players an entirely unique set of performance characteristics compared to previous Titleist metalwoods. “GT280 is a completely new offering that was born from golfer feedback,” said Josh Talge, Titleist’s Vice President of Golf Club Marketing . “We heard from more and more players who were looking for a club that gapped between their driver and 3-wood. For some, this club is for tee shots only. Others need to be able to hit this club off the turf. GT280 is designed to perform exceptionally under both conditions, and it will be a really valuable addition to our metalwood lineup.” “The design process for GT280 began with a request from J.J. [Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Senior Director of Club Promotions] , and when we brought out our first mini driver prototype last year, we quickly saw that it fit a performance need for both tour players and amateurs.” said Tom Bennett, Principal Product Manager for Titleist Metalwood R&D. “Whether GT280 is going to have a permanent spot in a player’s bag and replace their strongest-lofted fairway, or if it’s more of a situational ‘15th club,’ there’s a lot of interest in another go-to distance club that performs how GT280 does.” GT280 features a Seamless Thermoform Crown, made from the same Proprietary Matrix Polymer (PMP) that comprises the crowns of GT drivers. The design allowed Titleist engineers significant weight savings while maintaining Titleist's signature player-preferred sound and feel. The mini driver has forward/aft weighting adjustability like that of the GT4 driver, giving fitters and golfers two distinct CG settings from which to choose. GT280 also has a forged L-Cup face design to maximize performance on strikes low on the face, and its profile features a lower leader edge to improve playability from the turf. The model is named for its 280cc head volume, which sits between the head volumes of GT drivers and GT fairway metals. GT280 has 13 degrees of loft, and its stock shaft length – 43.5 inches – is two inches shorter than the stock GT driver shaft length. GT280 is available for fitting and pre-sale today, and it will be in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, April 18. GT280 Technology “The design goals for GT280 were multi-faceted,” said Bennett. “GT280 needed to have exceptional distance and speed off the tee, it needed to perform from the turf, and it needed to offer adjustability for fitting purposes. That’s a long list of demands, but we approached the challenge by building off both our GT driver and fairway platforms.” Seamless Thermoform Crown GT280's clubhead has a titanium body, but it features a Seamless Thermoform Crown made from Titleist's Proprietary Matrix Polymer (PMP). This unique composite helps Titleist engineers achieve critical weight savings, allowing them to strategically position GT280’s center of gravity to promote ultra-fast ball speeds, high stability and optimal launch conditions. Due to its tunable acoustic properties, the PMP also works to preserve Titleist’s signature sound and feel. Forward/Aft CG Adjustability Like the GT4 driver, GT280 has forward/aft CG adjustability, giving fitters and golfers the ability to fine-tune launch conditions and swing weight. A heavier, 11-gram flat weight comes stock in the aft position, with a lighter, 3-gram flat weight positioned forward. Flipping the weighting setup will lower launch and spin for players seeking a more penetrating flight. “What we saw with our tour players, some were only looking for performance off the tee – this is like a second driver to them,” said Bennett. “Other ones were really interested in performance off the turf. So having these two CG options to adjust is going to be very valuable in both tour and amateur fittings depending on player needs.” Forged L-Cup Face GT280 features a forged L-Cup face, which is comprised of a new insert that wraps around the bottom of the clubface. Because GT280’s face is deeper than that of a fairway wood, Titleist engineers put particular emphasis on improving performance on strikes low on the face. The L-Cup design helps retain ball speed, eliminate excessive spin and enhance sound and feel for such impacts, be them from the tee or the turf. Lower Leading Edge In addition to GT280's L-Cup design, the club’s profile and shaping is also engineered to improve performance from the turf. GT280’s leading edge sits low to the ground, and Titleist engineers softened the sole curvature from heel to toe, creating a confidence-inspiring look at address and helping to raise strike location on the face. The profile changes also add forgiveness on off-center or low strikes. “We took the leading edge of a typical driver and really dropped it closer to the turf,” said Bennett. “That’s been one of the first things players have noticed when they set it down at address. It looks more inviting to hit off the turf than a club with its face depth typically would.” GT280 Specs Loft: 13.0 (RH and LH) Clubhead volume: 280cc Standard lengths: 43.5” (Men’s), 42.5” (Women’s), 41.5” (Junior) Standard lie: 56.0 Weight options: 11 Gram (Aft) / 3 Gram (Forward), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options SureFit Hosel Note: GT280 is compatible with Titleist’s Fairway SureFit sleeve. Due to the GT280’s longer hosel, a 43-inch fairway shaft (stock 3-wood length) plugged into a GT280 clubhead will play a half inch longer at 43.5 inches. Featured Shafts Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue (65g): R, S, X Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black (75g): S, X Featured Grip Titleist Universal 360 Availability GT280 is available for fitting and pre-sale today and will be available in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, April 18 for $499.
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I wanted to share an extraordinary achievement that I had the privilege of experiencing—two hole-in-ones at Ardea Country Club, just 10 days apart. To many, the odds of achieving one hole-in-one in a lifetime are rare enough, but to land two in such a short span is truly remarkable. The first came during a competitive Interclub match on our 10th hole, which is widely regarded as the most challenging on the course. The hole is 147 yards over water, and the tee shot demands precision and control. With nerves steady, I took an 8-iron, aiming to land the ball just right. As it flew through the air, it landed a foot right of the flag and then spun left, dropping right into the cup. The crowd was silent in disbelief, but there it was—my second hole-in-one! It had been 10 long years since my first, so the feeling was surreal. Then, just 10 days later, the magic happened again. This time, I was playing a casual afternoon match with close friends—David Hicks, Alex Lucke, and Paul Mittman. I had just come off a rough hole (the 7th), and as I stepped up to the tee of the 197-yard 8th hole, I wasn’t expecting anything special. But with a slight draw, I hit a 5-iron that flew straight towards the flag. As it landed and tracked towards the hole, we all watched in anticipation—then it disappeared. We drove up to the green in disbelief. There was no way it could’ve gone in… not after getting one just a week before, right? I sprinted up to the green, shaking my head, and shouting, “What a life, what a world!” I took a few more steps, looked into the cup, and there it was. My third hole-in-one of my life. It felt like a dream come true. To anyone out there swinging away, remember: you never know when the ball is going to drop for you. Keep on playing, because golf has a way of surprising us when we least expect it! Best regards, Josh Felperin www.titleist.com/.../ftzfplwisjb6yjm8bzwl www.titleist.com/.../jzxytbnjkyd3bz5ztmsj www.titleist.com/.../e9reha6zwphrb9nyvueo www.titleist.com/.../fwsehndxubojgcqidpxa
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I have been playing golf since 2001 and my buddy who has stated that with how strong my iron game is, he could not believe that I have never had a hole in one. Until yesterday, on Thursday January 23, 2035 I got my first hole-in-one on the 14th hole at Hunter Ranch Golf Course. Pin was tucked in the back left at 154 yards. My natural tendencies are to hit baby draws. So with a T100 7 iron in hand, I aimed for the center of the green and sure enough my shot was drawing to the hole. The ball one hop bounced into the cup. My buddy and I couldn't believe it, it was surreal. I had so much adrenaline it was hard to finish the rest of the round. www.titleist.com/.../qsodny1cqueuxma0brjo www.titleist.com/.../rnybxzhw2ebdrvmxzubp www.titleist.com/.../a9t6vg3zyrzva0xzgt7p
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Darker, more durable Titanium Carbide Vapor finish available on T100, T150, T200 and T350 models Titleist, the most played iron on the PGA TOUR for 20 of the last 21 seasons, including each of the last 11, introduces the new limited-edition T-Series Black irons . Available on each T-Series model – T100 , T150 , T200 and T350 – for the first time, the new, more durable Titanium Carbide Vapor finish features a darker look than previous T-Series Black irons. The smudge-resistant finish is consistent across models, creating a seamless transition from iron to iron in blended sets. The T100 , T150 , T200 and T350 models, each gamed at the highest level of professional golf, deliver unrivaled feel and performance, engineered to maximize Titleist’s three dimensions of iron performance: distance control, dispersion control and descent angle. The entire lineup of T-Series irons is designed to facilitate blended sets of multiple iron models, giving fitters and golfers the opportunity to optimize ball speed, peak heights and landing angles throughout the bag. Of the Titleist Brand Ambassadors currently playing on the PGA TOUR, approximately 80 percent are playing blended sets of at least two Titleist iron models, demonstrating the importance of custom fitting and optimization throughout the bag. T-Series Black irons feature a consistent finish across the lineup and can be custom ordered for any blended set. T-Series Black irons, offered in both right- and left-hand, will be available for pre-sale on Tuesday, February 11 and available in golf shops worldwide while supplies last beginning Friday, February 28. Cameron Smith's T-Series Black Setup One of the first players to ask for a black finish on his Titleist irons, Titleist Brand Ambassador Cameron Smith games a setup that includes T100 Black irons (6-9). “I've used the black finish since the AP2’s came out, I can't remember how long ago,” said Smith, who won the 150 th Open Championship with a set of T100 Black irons. “I think for me just how they look, looks like a tighter finish line on top. They also look a little bit smaller, so I feel like you kind of have to concentrate a little bit more to see it.” Smith’s setup also includes a T150 Black 5-iron, which he added to the bag to achieve a higher ball flight: “We went to the 150, just a little bit more kind of CG down the bottom, helped get the ball up and stop a little bit more. For one, it doesn't look too dissimilar, because I love the look of these [T100’s]. It was just really a flight thing for me. I feel like if I mishit the 5-iron, it still gets on the front, still gives myself a putt at birdie, and then I can really send it up in the air if I'm flying some water or something on a par 5. So yeah, a really versatile club. This has been really a game changer for me in the long irons.” Model Overview T100 | THE MODERN TOUR IRON T100 irons are designed for players looking for precision control and unrivaled feel. Each year since the first generation of T100 was introduced in 2019, T100 irons have been the most trusted Titleist iron model on the PGA TOUR. Players gaming T100 irons include Ludvig Åberg , Tom Kim and Jordan Spieth . Improvements to the newest iteration of T100 were born out of the constant feedback and testing from some of the world’s best ballstrikers. A refined, forged dual-cavity construction in T100 delivers a more solid feel at impact, and a precision CNC face milling process results in a more consistent and controlled ball flight. T100 features dense D18 tungsten and a 2,000°F aerospace brazing process, allowing Titleist engineers to be ultra-precise with CG placement for better performance and feel. The model moves faster and smoother through the turf due to its improved Variable Bounce Sole. T150 | THE FASTER TOUR IRON T150 irons are engineered for players seeking the exacting precision and feel of T100 with increased speed, distance and forgiveness. Titleist Brand Ambassador Will Zalatoris games T150 5-9 irons (along with a T200 4-iron and T350 3-iron). The models are built on the same fully forged platform as T100 but with 2-degree stronger lofts and a more confidence-inspiring shape. T150 features a refined Muscle Channel which is situated closer to the face to create an even more solid feel at impact. Also driving performance in T150: Precision CNC face milling, ultra-dense D18 tungsten, a 2,000°F aerospace brazing process and an improved Variable Bounce Sole. T200 | THE PLAYERS DISTANCE IRON Designed for players seeking added distance and forgiveness without compromising on looks, feel, trajectory or stopping power, T200 represents the ultimate Players Distance iron. T200 irons deliver incredible feel and performance in a clean, player-preferred profile. The model’s completely re-designed internal structure consists of a more stable chassis, refined Max Impact Technology and a dual taper face, bringing tour-level feel and speed to this forged-face iron model. T350 | THE ULTIMATE GAME IMPROVEMENT IRON T350 is built to launch high and provide exceptional distance and forgiveness, packaged in a refined, confidence-inspiring profile. With a hollow-body construction inspired by the tour-proven T200 chassis, the T350 maximizes speed and forgiveness through refined Max Impact Technology, a dual-taper forged face and dual tungsten weighting. Every aspect of T350 is designed to promote high launch and consistently fast ball speeds. Titleist Iron Fitting Methodology Titleist believes in a holistic approach to iron fitting, which includes three key dimensions: Distance Control , Dispersion Control and Angle of Descent . Every T-Series iron is designed for maximum performance in these three areas. T-Series irons are also designed to facilitate blended sets of multiple iron models , allowing golfers to reach optimal ball speeds, peak heights and landing angles throughout the bag. Titleist fitting experts believe in 5 mph gaps between irons, consistent peak heights from 7-iron through the long irons, and long iron landing angles no lower than that of the 7-iron. Players with optimized iron setups will benefit from proper distance gapping between clubs and sufficient stopping power into the greens throughout their setup. TITLEIST IRON SELECTOR TOOL T-Series Black: Featured Shafts, Grip Shafts T100 | True Temper AMT Tour White Onyx T150 | Project X LZ Onyx T200 | True Temper AMT Black Onyx T350 | True Temper AMT Red Onyx Grip All-Black Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Flat Cap Titleist’s full offering of iron shafts and grips are available with T-Series Black through custom order. Availability T-Series Black irons will be available for pre-sale on Tuesday, February 11 and available in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, February 28 for $271 per iron; $1,899 for the 7-piece set.
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https://youtu.be/gNgmjo9ME20 Hey, Team Titleist! I just wanted to let you know that we recently moved all of our instructional content to our new Video section on Titleist.com: https://www.titleist.com/videos . We hope this makes it easier for you to browse through all the great video content we have to offer, including deep-dives into Titleist products, Inside-the-Ropes features from the Tour and collaborative videos from Titleist partners including No Laying Up, Chasing Scratch, The Golfer's Journal and Iona Stephen. And throughout 2025, we'll continue to publish a steady stream of instructional content designed to address every aspect of Performance Improvement - from equipment and fitting, to the Body-Swing connection, to the mental game, to new golf technologies and emerging game analysis tools. To kick off the New Year and our new platform, I wanted to share a video from Titleist staff member Justin Parsons. In this video, Justin talks about shot-shaping and how it can elevate your on-course strategy. As Justin explains, when you improve your ability to work the ball left-to-right and right-to-left, it allows you to aim more conservatively, but bend your ball flight aggressively to attack different hole locations. This is great combination that simultaneously keeps you in play if you mishit a shot here or there, but which also opens the door to exciting scoring opportunities when you execute correctly. Closing question for the community: In the video Justin talks about player types and how some players have one preferred shot shape while others like to work the ball in multiple ways. When I'm playing well, my ball curves a little right-to-left, but I would love to be able to hit a controlled cut on occasion. Unfortunately, my cuts aren't typically very predictable. Something I hope to improve this season, for sure. Thanks for your thoughts. » Subscribe to the Titleist YouTube channel here .
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New offerings complement tour-validated GT models, delivering increased launch, ball speed and stability in lightweight and standard setups Titleist introduces the all-new GT1 driver , fairway and hybrid , rounding out the tour-validated GT metalwood lineup with models in each category designed to deliver high launch, fast ball speeds and increased stability. New GT1 metalwoods feature ultra-lightweight configurations to facilitate effortless launch and speed for moderate swing speed players, yet all are configurable in a standard build to accommodate all players seeking higher launch and mid-spin performance. GT1 drivers, fairways and hybrids offer the deepest center of gravity (CG) placements across the GT metalwood family in their respective categories. “When we began thinking about how we evolve and improve upon the ‘1’ models, we started by tapping into our global network of fitting specialists to understand what it is that would really advance performance for GT1 players,” said Stephanie Luttrell , Director of Titleist Metalwood Product Development. “The resounding feedback that we heard across the board for the driver, fairways and hybrids is that anything we can do to increase launch is going to help this player improve their overall trajectory, consistency and distance. Making the line launch higher, while maintaining optimal spin rates, is really going to benefit both the moderate speed player as well as the player that is naturally low spin.” Just as in the GT2, GT3 and GT4 driver designs, Titleist engineers achieved significant weight savings while retaining exceptional sound and feel in the GT1 driver through its Seamless Thermoform Crown , made from Titleist’s Proprietary Matrix Polymer (PMP) . The driver features a Split Mass Construction , with weight redistributed internally for higher launch and optimal speed, spin and stability for the GT1 player. Faster clubhead speed was unlocked through improved aerodynamic shaping , and faster ball speed was achieved with GT1 driver’s Speed Ring and VFT technology. “Along with raising launch, we’re always looking at ways we can increase speed for this player,” said Luttrell. “The GT1 driver has a very aerodynamic shape – it is the shallowest head in terms of face depth and profile in the lineup. We worked hard to refine crown and sole shape curvatures to make it even faster through the air. And with its Speed Ring and VFT technology, which drive performance across all GT models in the lineup, GT1 is faster off the face as well.” GT1 fairways and hybrids both offer new Dual Performance Control Settings through forward-aft flat-weight adjustability, allowing fitters and golfers to adjust launch conditions, speed and stability by flipping the position of a heavier weight and a lighter weight. The fairway metals and hybrids also feature subtle shape refinements , increasing playability off the turf. GT1 Driver Technology Overview GT1 drivers feature an ultra-lightweight configuration , complete with lightweight shafts and a lightweight grip, to facilitate faster clubhead speed and improve launch conditions for the moderate swing speed player. GT1 drivers are also available in a standard build , with a 15-gram (+6) headweight option and standard shaft and grip offerings. The standard setup is ideal for any player looking to increase launch and stability while preserving spin, without going to a lightweight build. Titleist engineers unlocked significant weight savings with GT1’s Seamless Thermoform Crown , made from Titleist’s new Proprietary Matrix Polymer , a material never previously used in golf clubhead design before the GT line. The lightweight PMP material preserves the classic Titleist sound and feel, and the crown is seamlessly wrapped to the club body to maintain a clean look at address. The discretionary weight unlocked from GT1’s crown is redistributed internally in its Split Mass Construction , with strategically positioned weight helping to increase launch and optimize speed, spin and stability. GT1’s CG is the deepest in the GT family. GT1 features more aerodynamic shaping , with refined crown and sole shape curvatures and a shallower face depth to promote faster clubhead speeds. An upgraded titanium Speed Ring reinforces and stabilizes the perimeter of GT1’s clubface, maximizing ball speed for on-center strikes, while GT1’s Variable Face Thickness (VFT) technology works to preserve consistently fast ball speeds on off-center strikes. An interchangeable back weight on GT1 allows for control over headweight in the fitting process. Specs Head volume: 460cc Lofts: 9.0, 10.0, 12.0 (RH and LH) Standard length: 45.5” (Men’s), 44.5” (Women’s) Standard lie: 59.0 Featured grip: Golf Pride TV 360 Lite Gray Flat Cap Weight options: 9-gram flat weight (nominal) with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options SureFit Hosel Featured Shafts Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Men’s - R2, R, S) Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 35g (Women’s - R3) Project X Denali Red 50 (Men’s - 5.0, 5.5, 6.0) Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 55 (Men’s - R, S) GT1 Fairway Metals Technology Overview GT1 fairway metals feature an ultra-lightweight configuration , complete with lightweight shafts and a lightweight grip, to promote fast speeds and high launch for the moderate swing speed player. GT1 fairways are also available in a standard build for players who prefer the launch conditions and shaping of GT1 in a standard weighted setup. New to the GT1 fairways are the Dual Performance Control Settings , with new adjustable forward-aft flat-weights giving the fitter and golfer greater control over launch conditions. The heavier, 11-gram weight is positioned in the aft position, with the lighter, 3-gram weight in the forward position for a high-MOI, stable setup. The weights can be flipped to lower spin and increase speed. GT1 fairways feature the deepest CG position in the lineup with maximized inertia , offering improved stability while increasing launch. The GT1 fairways also have a shallower face profile for better playability off the turf, and its redesigned internal hosel provided Titleist engineers with additional weight savings. “With the GT1 fairways, we received feedback from fitters that having two CG positions would be a real benefit,” said Tom Bennett , Principal Product Manager, Titleist Metalwoods. “Having the option to move that weight forward in the fairway really gives fitters a good opportunity to fit different types of players into GT1 than we could have with TSR1. We’ve done a lot of consumer testing and what we found was that about 60 percent of players preferred the heavy weight in the aft, while 40 percent preferred it moved forward. That tells us that having both options makes a big difference.” Specs Head volumes: 180cc, 180cc, 165cc, 165cc Lofts: 15.0, 18.0, 21.0, 24.0 (RH and LH) Standard lengths: 43”, 42”, 41.5”, 41” (1” under standard for Women’s) Standard lies: 56.5, 57.5, 58.0, 58.5 Featured grip: Golf Pride TV 360 Lite Plus Dark Gray Flat Cap Weight options: 11-gram flat weight (Aft) / 3-gram flat weight (Forward), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options SureFit Hosel Featured Shafts Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Men’s - R2, R, S) Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 35g (Women’s - R3) GT1 Hybrids Technology overview GT1 hybrids feature a lightweight configuration , designed to benefit the moderate swing speed player. They are also available in a standard build for players who prefer the performance and profile of the GT1 but would not benefit from a lightweight setup. GT1 hybrids offer high-MOI performance , with tremendous forgiveness and playability for players seeking higher flight and mid-spin performance. CG placement can be controlled in the GT1 hybrids through Dual Performance Control Settings , with forward-aft adjustability similar to the GT1 fairways. The models feature increased MOI by 5 percent compared to TSR1 hybrids with the heavier, 11-gram weight in its stock, aft position. The heavy weight can be flipped to the front to lower launch and spin, but it remains an ultra-high MOI setup with similar inertia properties to TSR1. GT1’s clubface is longer from heel to toe than its predecessor, helping retain speed on off-center strikes and adding forgiveness. GT1 hybrids also feature a .335” tip section to accommodate a fairway shaft. The fairway shafts play softer, and their balance point is higher than that of a hybrid shaft, helping to facilitate high launch and decrease swingweight. GT1 hybrids are also available with a .370” tip section and the same hybrid shaft selection as GT2 and GT3 through custom order. Specs Head volumes: 138cc, 138cc, 133cc, 133cc Lofts: 20.0, 23.0, 26.0, 29.0 (RH and LH) Standard lengths: 40.5”, 40”, 39.5”, 39” (1” under standard for Women’s) Standard lies: 57.5, 58.0, 58.5, 59.0 Featured grip: Titleist Universal 360 Weight options: 11-gram flat weight (Aft) / 5-gram flat weight (Forward), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options SureFit Hosel Featured Shafts Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 50g (Men’s - R2, R, S) Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Women’s - R3) AVAILABILITY AND PRICING GT1 drivers, fairways and hybrids are available for fittings from Tuesday, February 4 and in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, February 21 . GT1 Driver $649 | GT1 Fairway $399 | GT1 Hybrid $329
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Lineup delivers increased stability and CG adjustability in three distinct setups Building on the Generational Technology of the new GT drivers and fairways, Titleist adds to its family of metalwoods with the introduction of the all-new GT1 , GT2 and GT3 hybrids. The new lineup offers improved stability and forgiveness along with new flat-weight adjustability, giving fitters and golfers greater control over center of gravity (CG) placement to dial in ball flight and launch conditions. All three models, each uniquely designed for a different player profile, offer higher inertia setups than the prior generation along with refined shapes to improve playability. The new GT1 hybrid is the highest-launching model in the lineup, featuring a lightweight, high-MOI configuration and new forward-aft weight settings to control launch conditions. New GT2 hybrids feature a refined, playable shape and the highest total MOI across the lineup, making them an exceptionally forgiving and consistent long-iron replacement. The new GT3 model has a more compact, iron-like profile , offering workability with increased forgiveness. Both GT2 and GT3 hybrids feature all-new heel-toe CG adjustability to optimize speed, launch and shot shape. GT1, GT2 and GT3 hybrids will be available for fittings from February 4 and will be available in golf shops worldwide beginning February 21. High MOI-Designs “When we set out to improve our hybrid lineup, one of the first things we looked at in terms of our design goals was stability,” said Tom Bennett , Principal Product Manager, Titleist Metalwood R&D. “Hybrid forgiveness is particularly important because for most players, these are scoring clubs. Eliminating excessive distance drop-off is a huge benefit not just off the tee, but maybe even more so in approaching the green.” Greater stability was unlocked through higher-MOI designs across the board. GT1 hybrids offer dual CG positions with new forward-aft weight adjustability, and the models feature increased MOI by 5 percent compared to TSR1 hybrids with the heavier, 11-gram weight in its stock, aft position. The heavy weight can be flipped to the front to lower launch and spin, but it remains an ultra-high MOI setup with similar inertia properties to TSR1. GT2 hybrids, which feature the highest total MOI in the lineup, have a 10 percent MOI increase compared to TSR2, while GT3 hybrids have a 15 percent increase from TSR3, despite being 6 percent smaller in size. The result is the most stable and forgiving hybrid lineup Titleist has ever created. New CG Adjustability “The next question we asked ourselves in the design process was, ‘how do we really optimize performance for the player?’” said Bennett. “We wanted golfers to unlock the best possible performance out of these models through the fitting process. With the forward-aft adjustable weights on GT1 and the heel-toe adjustable weights on GT2 and GT3, we’ve added a considerable amount of customization to each model, which will go a long way in dialing in launch conditions and ball flight.” CG position in the stock setup for all three models is controlled by the position of an 11-gram flat weight and a 5-gram flat weight. In GT1, the 11-gram weight comes stock in the aft position, with the 5-gram weight in the forward position. When the weights are flipped, golfers can unlock a lower-launching, lower-spinning GT1 hybrid setup. GT2 and GT3 hybrids offer a heel-toe weighting system, with the neutral stock setup positioning the 11-gram weight in the heel and the 5-gram weight in the toe. Flipping the weights to position the heavy weight in the toe and the lighter weight in the heel allows for a more fade-biased setup and aligns the CG with an impact location slightly on the toe side of face center, where many players tend to impact the ball. Aligning the CG with a player’s typical impact location in the fitting process can optimize performance by unlocking significant ball speed gains, as well as higher launch, lower spin and straighter ball flight. In addition to the 11-gram and 5-gram flat weights that come standard, fitters are equipped with 3-gram, 7-gram, 9-gram and 13-gram weights for even more control over the CG setting. There are six different weight combinations in total at the standard headweight, ranging from a 13-gram and 3-gram setup for the most significant CG shift to a 9-gram and 7-gram setup for the most minimal shift. Total headweight can be customized from -6 grams to +6 grams, also in 2-gram increments. Refined Shaping Each of the three new GT hybrid models feature refinements to their shape to improve performance. GT1 has a longer face from heel to toe than its predecessor, helping retain speed on off-center strikes and adding forgiveness. Inspired by feedback from tour players, GT2 has a sleeker profile than TSR2, and it features a flatter leader edge that sits flush to the turf, similar to GT fairways. GT3’s profile has a smaller footprint than that of TSR3, and like GT2, has a flatter leading edge, which helps playability off the turf and improves performance on low-impact strikes. Model Overviews GT1 HYBRID The highest-launching model in the lineup, GT1 offers tremendous forgiveness and playability for players looking for higher flight and mid-spin performance. Its lightweight configuration is designed to benefit the moderate swing speed player, and it is available in a standard build through custom order. The new forward-aft flat-weight adjustability gives fitters and golfers more control over launch and spin, and GT1 features a confidence-inspiring profile at address. GT1 hybrids also feature a .335” tip section to accommodate a fairway shaft. The fairway shafts play softer, and their balance point is higher than that of a hybrid shaft, helping to facilitate high launch and decrease swingweight. GT1 hybrids are also available with a .370” tip section and the same hybrid shaft selection as GT2 and GT3 through custom order. Specs: Lofts: 20.0, 23.0, 26.0, 29.0 (RH and LH) Head volumes: 138cc, 138cc, 133cc, 133cc Standard lengths: 40.5”, 40”, 39.5”, 39” (1” under standard for Women’s) Standard lies: 57.5, 58.0, 58.5, 59.0 Weight options: 11 Gram (Aft) / 5 Gram (Forward), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options SureFit Hosel GT2 HYBRID The GT2 hybrid features the highest total MOI across the lineup, offering exceptional stability and forgiveness. GT2 delivers a high ball flight and is packaged in a sleeker, refined profile with a flatter sole design that sits flush to the turf. Its heel-toe CG adjustability allows fitters and golfers to position weights optimally, dialing in ball flight and launch conditions. Specs: Lofts: 18.0, 21.0, 24.0 (RH and LH) Head volumes: 126cc, 124cc, 123cc Standard lengths: 40.5”, 40”, 39.5” (1” under standard for Women’s) Standard lies: 57.0, 57.5, 58.0 Weight options: 11 Gram (Heel) / 5 Gram (Toe), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options SureFit Hosel GT3 HYBRID The GT3 model offers exceptional workability and forgiveness along with a mid-high ball flight. It features a smaller, more iron-like profile, yet GT3’s improved perimeter weighting boosts MOI considerably compared to the prior generation. GT3 features the same heel-toe CG adjustability as GT2, providing fitters and golfers the opportunity to optimize their weighting setup. Specs: Lofts: 19.0, 21.0, 24.0 (RH and LH) Head volumes: 108cc, 109cc, 106cc Standard lengths: 40.5”, 40”, 39.5” (1” under standard for Women’s) Standard lies: 57.0, 57.5, 58.0 Weight options: 11 Gram (Heel) / 5 Gram (Toe), with +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 options SureFit Hosel Featured Shafts Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 85g HY (S, X): GT2, GT3 Project X HZRDUS Black 5 th Gen 80g HY (6.0, 6.5): GT2, GT3 Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue 65g HY (R, S): GT2, GT3 Project X Denali Red 60g HY (5.0, 5.5, 6.0): GT2 Project X Denali Red 50g HY (4.0): GT2 Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 50g (Men’s – R2, R, S): GT1 Fujikura Air Speeder Next Gen 40g (Women’s – R3): GT1 Featured Grip Titleist Universal 360 AVAILABILITY AND PRICING GT hybrids are available in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, February 21 for $329.
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New models offer more speed off the tee, more control with the irons and more spin with the wedges Building upon decades of breakthrough golf ball innovation and excellence in process, Titleist introduces the new 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x , engineered to deliver more speed off the tee, more control with the irons and more spin with the wedges. The new models feature a faster high gradient core , reformulated to maintain low long game spin, increase ball speed and add spin on shots into and around the greens. “The golf ball has to do everything,” said Frederick Waddell , Titleist’s Director of Golf Ball Product Management. “It’s never just about maximizing one area – golfers need performance on every single shot. Each of our golf ball models is optimized for distance off the tee, and with 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x in particular, we’ve realized a speed gain while unlocking even better iron and wedge performance. All of which will help players shoot lower scores.” “We're always trying to improve the golf ball in some way, and it's all driven by golfer feedback,” said Mike Madson , Vice President, Titleist Golf Ball R&D. “We start by talking with the best players in the world, who help us define what better is for both Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The goal is to help golfers score better, and to do that, we're going to use every tool we have in the toolbox.” The solution for the newest generation of Pro V1 and Pro V1x was found in the chemistry of the high gradient core. Through a complete core reformulation, Titleist engineers were able to steepen the so-called “spin slope,” effectively maintaining low spin off the tee while increasing spin with the scoring clubs. Combine that with a measurable gain in ball speed, and the result is a product that is demonstratively better than its predecessor. The new models, which will be available in golf shops worldwide on January 25 , officially launched on the PGA TOUR last October at the Shriners Children’s Open, marking the start to year No. 25 for the game’s most trusted and best-selling golf ball models. Five weeks later, new 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x had already been brought to the winner’s circle twice on the PGA TOUR, with the winner of the ZOZO Championship gaming 2025 Pro V1x and the champion of The RSM Classic winning in his first week with 2025 Pro V1. More than 40 players on the PGA TOUR had already made the move to the new models by The RSM. It’s a constant cycle of innovation – one that has no beginning or end – for Titleist Golf Ball R&D that has created a foundation of high performance on which 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x will continue to build. “What’s really inspiring is the fact that one idea opens the door for the next,” said Jeremy Stone , Titleist’s Senior Vice President of Golf Ball Marketing and U.S. Sales. “The New Pro V1 and Pro V1x build upon innovations introduced in 2023, which improve upon our efforts in 2021 and 2019. There are no shortcuts. I think what golfers will see in 2025 Pro V1 is a product of constant innovation, and one we know is better than what came before it.” Pro V1 and Pro V1x Technology NEW Pro V1 features a new faster high gradient core , which produces more speed along with increased iron and wedge spin for more control. Its spherically tiled, 388 tetrahedral dimple design optimizes distance and delivers a penetrating and consistent flight. NEW Pro V1x features a new faster high gradient dual-core , which delivers more speed and increases spin on approach shots for more control. Pro V1x’s spherically tiled 348 tetrahedral dimple design is optimized for high flight with even more consistency. Both models are equipped with a speed amplifying high-flex casing layer , which contributes to low long game spin. Pro V1 and Pro V1x’s soft cast Urethane Elastomer Cover provides excellent greenside spin. Comparing Pro V1 and Pro V1x Pro V1 offers the greatest combination of speed, spin and feel in the game, with mid-flight trajectory, low long game spin, maximum short game spin and soft feel. Compared to Pro V1, Pro V1x will fly higher, spin more on full swing shots and have a firmer feel. Pro V1 and Pro V1x By the Numbers The advanced performance of 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x is the result of Titleist’s industry-leading Golf Ball R&D team that comprises more than 75 associates, many of whom have advanced degrees in fields such as chemistry, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, aerodynamics, physics, statistics and mathematics. A typical day of data collection accumulates approximately 20,000 data points, and more than 5 million per year . Titleist associates observe every shot to ensure accurate and reliable data at either the Titleist Performance Center at Manchester Lane, in Acushnet, MA or the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, CA. Over 1,700 golf ball patents line the walls of the Golf Ball R&D department, representing an unparalleled amount of innovation and intellectual property in the golf ball space. A total of 34 patents went into the creation of the original Pro V1 . More than 125 patents have been implemented on subsequent generations of Pro V1 and Pro V1x. The Titleist R&D team has designed, manufactured and tested over 2,500 dimple patterns since the original Pro V1 was introduced. Every Titleist golf ball model has a unique dimple pattern to optimize flight and distance. Every Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball must pass more than 90 quality checks , while the dual core Pro V1x must pass more than 120 . Following 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x ’s official introduction, more than 40 players on the PGA TOUR had already made the move to the new models by The RSM Classic, just five weeks after the Shriners Children’s Open. 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x players earned four wins across the global professional tours in the six weeks that followed the new models’ official launch at the Shriners: ZOZO Championship winner (2025 Pro V1x) | PGA TOUR The RSM Classic winner (2025 Pro V1) | PGA TOUR Hiroshi Iwata (2025 Pro V1x) | JGTO (Casio World Open Golf Tournament) Peter Uihlein (2025 Pro V1x) | Asian Tour (International Series Qatar) According to Darrell Survey, Titleist golf balls continue to be the overwhelming #1 choice of players on the PGA TOUR, with players teeing up a Pro V1 and Pro V1x a total of 4,103 times (70%) over the 2024 season, compared to 649 (11%) for the nearest competitor. Titleist golf ball players won 34 times last year on the PGA TOUR, more than six times the nearest competitor (5). Availability and Price New Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, available in both White and High Optic Yellow, will be in golf shops worldwide on January 25 for $54.99. Customization Options available immediately include Enhanced Alignment , a performance-oriented alignment aid designed to promote more precise aim and accuracy on putts. The extended alignment sidestamp provides a built-in visual aid measuring over 65 percent longer than the standard 2025 Pro V1 sidestamp. In addition to Enhanced Alignment, Titleist offers more than 40 different alignment aid designs on Pro V1’s fourth pole – opposite the sidestamp – through custom order on Titleist.com. Custom Play Numbers 00-99 are available on both Pro V1 and Pro V1x as a custom order. Personalization of text and custom logos are also available at once through Titleist.com or local golf shops.
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PGA TOUR | Sony Open in Hawaii Nick Taylor came up clutch once again with his Pro V1x golf ball on Sunday, closing out his fifth PGA TOUR victory with an eagle-birdie-birdie finish. Two shots off the lead playing the 72nd hole, Taylor chipped his Pro V1x in from 59 feet for eagle on Waialae’s par-5 18th to finish regulation at 16 under and force a playoff. He birdied the 18th twice in extra holes, getting up-and-down both times to close out the title. Over the four days in Honolulu, he made 21 birdies and an eagle (including his two playoff birdies), closing out the week with a pair of 5-under 65’s. He was in total control of his golf ball, leading the field in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green (+8.232), with more than 5 ½ of those shots coming from his approach play (+5.853, 4th). He also ranked 4th in Greens in Regulation percentage (61/74, 82%) and gained 1.511 strokes on the field around the greens (17th). Taylor’s last three PGA TOUR wins have now been won in a playoff, playing those combined eight playoff holes in 7 under par. Last season, Taylor won the WM Phoenix Open after forcing a playoff with a 72nd hole-birdie and then playing the two extra holes in birdie-birdie. WHY NICK TAYLOR PLAYS PRO V1 x “The windows, we talk about flight windows, but also spin windows. Like any golfer, you want predictability not only on your good shots, but your slight mishits and misses. The windows of my spin are super tight. The flight windows that you want – the low ones, if it's a knockdown shot or into the wind, or the high ones with certain shots you might need to get to a pin or not – when I look up, I see it in the window that I’ve imagined when I was trying to hit it, so that’s super important.” “I have so much confidence in the Titleist golf ball. When you’re in trouble and you have to hit through a 3 foot by 3 foot circle in a tree, that’s when you have the confidence in the back of your mind that, you know, I envision this with a 7-iron and you think it’s going to come out of that window – that’s telling in itself right there. It’s nice to have the windows, when you’re on a tee box with nothing in the way, but when you get in trouble, which we do on occasion, it’s important to have that confidence.” “To me (with Pro V1x) it’s a soft but clicky feel. It’s obviously two opposites there, but it gives me the variety of clickiness with the wedges that I feel like it’s getting the spin, but also with the really short shots I have the soft feel. And then with the irons and the woods, obviously it comes off kind of somewhere in the middle there. So the feel is important. It gives you confidence when it comes off the face.” HOW NICK TAYLOR MARKS HIS PRO V1 x “I’ve always used blue for a long time. I put a C and an H by the numbers on both sides. C is for Charlie, it’s my son, and Harper's my daughter. I used to do a circle, abbreviated to a C when my son was born, and then did the C-H when she was born. (On why he marks his ball with a straight blue alignment line) “I use this to line up on 99 percent of my putts. I’ve used this line on really any putt from distance, 3 feet all the way up to 72 feet like the Canadian Open. Again, it gives me a general area of where I’m trying to aim, gets me tighter and it gets me just focused on speed. I feel like once I have the line down, I’m not really considered or worried about where I’m aiming, so I use a line in all putts.” TEN MORE PLAYERS MAKE MOVE TO 2025 PRO V1 AND PRO V1 x On Monday in Hawaii, Kevin Streelman played 2025 Pro V1x for the first time in competition, posting a 7-under 65 at Kapolei Golf Club to earn one of the four spots available in the Sony Open’s Monday qualifier. On Thursday at Waialae Country Club, Streelman was one of 10 players who teed up 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x for the first time on the PGA TOUR. That list included Gary Woodland , who led the field in SG: Off the Tee (+4.289) with his NEW Pro V1 , and Mac Meissner who gained more than six shots (+6.043/2nd) on approach with his NEW Pro V1x . Ludvig Åberg , Wyndham Clark and Will Zalatoris were among seven players who gamed ‘25 models for the first time last week at The Sentry. More than 60 players have now teed up 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x on the PGA TOUR since they debuted last fall. In total, 105 players (73%) played a Titleist golf ball this week in Honolulu, seven times the nearest competitor (15). TITLEIST IS THE MOST PLAYED DRIVER AT SONY Titleist, the most played driver on the PGA TOUR for each of the last six seasons, was the most played driver this week in Hawaii, with 43 percent of the field (62 players) gaming a Titleist at the top end of their setup. That included nine players who moved into NEW GT models to begin the 2025 season. Forty-five players gamed GT2 or GT3 driver models. NEW SCOTTY CAMERON NEWPORT 2, FASTBACK MODELS GETS FIRST TOUR STARTS Scotty Cameron’s next generation blade and mid-mallet putters officially launched on the PGA TOUR, with competitors in Hawaii being introduced to more than 10 new prototype head and neck configurations. Titleist Brand Ambassador Rafa Campos made the early move to a new Newport 2 model last week at The Sentry, needing only a few putts on the practice green before putting it in the bag. This week, the OWGR No. 43, who has finished inside the top 5 in Strokes Gained: Putting five of the last six seasons, put a new Fastback model in play. He finished the week T16 and gained 5.459 strokes on the field (8th), averaging 1.65 putts per GIR (6th). PGA TOUR OF AUSTRALASIA | WebEx Players Series Perth Jordan Doull (Pro V1x) made birdie on both playoff holes, the first to extend and the second to clinch his first career PGA Tour of Australasia title. Doull shot a final round 5-under 67 to post 17 under for the week before claiming the title in extra holes.
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In a recent survey of Titleist golf ball players, 64 percent of golfers on the PGA TOUR, LPGA, DP World Tour and Korn Ferry Tour said they regularly use a marking on their golf ball to help with alignment. Of the college golfers surveyed, 73 percent said they regularly use a marking for alignment. Many players including Wyndham Clark , Celine Boutier , Viktor Hovland and Lydia Ko draw a single line on their golf ball, similar to the marking that inspired Pro V1 and Pro V1x Performance Alignment . Some players such as Tony Finau and Tom Kim draw multiple alignment markings, while others, like Ludvig Åberg , simply use the Pro V1 or Pro V1x sidestamp to line up their putts. Titleist offers more than 40 different alignment aid designs through custom order on Titleist.com, including Enhanced Alignment and Performance Alignment golf balls. Our lineup of alignment-focused golf balls are designed to improve confidence, aim and accuracy. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU : As a golfer who relies on the precision of Titleist Performance Alignment golf balls, we’d love to hear how it's impacted your game. Have you seen improvements in your accuracy off the tee? Found it easier to line up those crucial putts? Your experience could help others in the Team Titleist community elevate their own performance. Let us know below!
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October 6, 2024, It was a tournament round for our Men's Club. Being the away tournament chair, I play in the last group to secure the markers for "Closest to the Pin". I wasn't having a great start, because organizing players, checking them in & making sure everything flows ties up most of my morning. Warming up is usually not happening, today was no different. I had birdied #4, a par 4, so i was feeling a groove, bogied the next hole & got to #6, the first par 3 on the course, feeling like i was turning things around. As each of us took out range finders to get our yardages, we joked about the weather, it was high 80's & we were going to hit low 90's mid round, felt humid but it's Sunday & we love to golf... stop complaining. I figured a 7 iron(Titleist AP3) would clear the bunker on the right, the pin was in the back & I naturally draw the ball, so i was aiming about 10 yards right of the flag. I play Titleist Pro V1, I figured it would check if i make good contact. I didn't draw it as much as i anticipated, it just cleared the bunker by about 6 feet, but behind the bunker it slopes towards the hole. We watched it land & my playing partner, Kevin, immediately said "That's goin in", we watched it slowly roll left about 20-25 feet until it disappeared. The group on #7, which is about 100 feet away ran back towards the green & we were all yelling back & forth at each other like children in the playground. It was an unbelievable rush of adrenaline, as this was my 1st hole in one. www.titleist.com/.../celhpuniw5cf4mpdkvht
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I’m a member at Mission Hills CC in Rancho Mirage CA. I’ve been playing Titleist golf balls all my life-I’m 65 now so that’s a lot of golf balls. I’m a seven handicap and just switched from the Tour soft to the AVX. I was playing the Dinah Shore Tournament Course with my wife and friend Fabio. Hole number 14, 168 yards. I hit 5 iron as the pin was back and you need to get the ball on the back tier of the green. It plays down hill, the tee box aims you left so it’s a really tough hole for me aiming right with water on the right traps on the left. I can’t ever remember hitting a more solid golf shot and the way the ball reacted on the green was amazing. It landed just on top of the back tier as I was yelling “get up there” the AVX then rolled towards the hole and my wife yelled “it went in!” What a tremendous day, 09/28/2024. My wife and I play golf together every weekend and have so much fun-she’s the best golf partner I have ever had. This is my second hole in one and I pray that rhat the next hole in one will be hers. My wife has had stage four lung cancer for the past seven years (non smoker) I honestly believe that golf has helped keep her alive. She has not missed but a handful of tee times in the past five years and is doing very well right now. Thank you Titleist for helping make this game so much fun. Thomas Howard 424-254-4885 www.titleist.com/.../rrwseulkppdujbd6tjxz www.titleist.com/.../olbsgbppoosvvaxiokuf www.titleist.com/.../qdf6jhc9oqz2tht3vlas www.titleist.com/.../likrkibs144qqqywyqiy
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It’s still hasn’t really sunk in that I have one since I never watched it drop is my assumption. August of 2023 I was competing in one of the large Native American stroke play tournaments of the Pacific Northwest in Anacortes, WA. It was 128 yards, about 25’ uphill, strong headwind (≈25mph). Playing a knockdown 8 iron, I tried keeping the ball out of the wind as best as I could. The green slopes off the right edge severely, so right is dead. Blackberries on the hillside left of the green and cart path, so left is dead too. I aimed at the middle of the green and went for it. We all finished teeing off and the 2 carts in my group went up to the green, and I began my trek uphill. The other 3 guys look for the fourth ball, than swarm the pin and freak out!! I raise my index finger and yell, “One!?” They all confirm it went in! I yelled in excitement and my blood began to pump hard! We finished the hole and proceeded to the next tee box where I PIPED MY DRIVE…. ….into the hazard. I ended up with a double bogey. Golf Gods giveth, and taketh away. www.titleist.com/.../slvvpe0kt6hwmn5kss8m www.titleist.com/.../gdtbchxjyli1ftoweo73
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Like any other Saturday, I went to the Industry Hills Women's Club and played on the Ike course. The 9th hole, a par 3, is short but has a fast green with a steep slope, making it a very tricky hole. If you come up short on an uphill putt, the ball rolls back down, and if you hit too hard on a downhill putt, it rolls all the way down. That day, the pin was located at the top, so I aimed for about 115 yards and decided to take one more club, hitting a 6 hybrid. There was a bunker in front of the green, but since I took an extra club, I aimed for the pin. I saw the ball landed a bit above the pin on the green, and then it started rolling to the right. I thought it went into the rough on the right side of the green when I lost sight of it. As I walked up to the green to look for my red ball, I couldn’t find it. Just as I was thinking that it shouldn’t have disappeared, one of the members shouted to me, "Jenna, your ball is in the hole! You got a hole in one!" Oh my God, I’ve been playing golf for over 20 years and had never made a hole in one, so I often thought about why I never had that luck. But to get a hole in one in such an unexpected moment was truly exhilarating. That day, I bought drinks for all the members and 1received the Hole in One fund collected by the women's club. www.titleist.com/.../spreowi7pg1eiwssj0uz
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New GT2, GT3 and GT4 models deliver generational leap in Titleist driver design Titleist, the most played driver on the PGA TOUR for five years and counting, introduces three all-new GT driver models , the most advanced and best-performing drivers to ever bear the Titleist script. GT2 , GT3 and GT4 drivers are engineered to deliver total driver performance without sacrifice. In addition to exceptional looks, feel and sound, the new line is faster, longer, straighter and more forgiving across the face than any Titleist driver to precede it. “The GT line represents a monumental leap forward for Titleist driver design and engineering,” said Stephanie Luttrell , Director, Titleist Metalwood Product Development. “The breakthroughs we made in material, construction, shaping and design weren’t possible in prior generations. All the advancements found in GT are working in concert to create the highest-performing driver we have ever made.” The new GT line consists of three models. GT2 is designed for speed and forgiveness across the face with a higher-MOI setup. GT3 is designed for fine-tuned speed and control, maximizing distance and optimizing flight. GT4 is a low-spin, 430cc driver designed to eliminate excessive spin and deliver a fast, penetrating trajectory. Each driver in the GT line features an all-new Seamless Thermoform Crown comprised of a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer . This unique, ultra-light material allowed Titleist engineers to place discretionary mass in the optimal locations for each model, providing exceptional speed and stability with GT’s Split Mass Construction . GT maintains the classic Titleist driver look at address with a clean transition between the crown and the club’s titanium body, and the acoustic properties of the Proprietary Matrix Polymer preserve a player-preferred sound and feel. Refined aerodynamics increase clubhead speed, and a new Speed Ring and VFT face design contribute to faster ball speed on on- and off-center strikes. The sum of these advancements creates an exceptionally fast driver that offers extremely consistent spin and launch conditions across the face. “When we release a new product, it has to outperform the previous line,” said Josh Talge , Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing. “For GT, it needed to be faster than TSR. It needed to be longer and straighter, and it had to sound better, look better and feel better. GT delivers across the board without compromise.” GT drivers are available for fittings today and in golf shops worldwide beginning August 23 rd . GT TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW “When we set out to build a better performing driver in GT, it was important for us to take a step back and consider all performance attributes,” said Luttrell. “Our design philosophy has always been about balanced performance. We’re never looking to execute just one parameter to the maximum level. We are looking to improve upon all performance attributes to optimize and deliver total driving performance.” Seamless Thermoform Crown Each model in the GT lineup features an ultra-lightweight crown made from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The material, never used previously in golf clubhead design, afforded Titleist engineers unprecedented design solutions regarding internal weight positioning, unlocking gains across multiple categories of driver performance. The crown is wrapped to the sole using an advanced thermoforming process, resulting in a clean look with no visible seam or transition between material. “One of our first goals with GT was to make it faster than TSR,” said Chuck Golden , SVP, Titleist Club Research & Development. “And the only way to achieve our design goals was to break out of an all-titanium construction.” “The density of this crown is approximately three times lighter than where we were in an all-titanium construction,” said Luttrell. “By wrapping the crown down to the sole, we optimize the mass distribution throughout the head, allowing us significant advantages in designing to our center of gravity and inertia goals.” In moving to a multi-material construction, one of the top priorities from Titleist’s R&D team was to preserve the classic sound of Titleist metals. The unique acoustic properties of the Proprietary Matrix Polymer allowed Titleist engineers to fine-tune tremendous sound and feel while still maximizing the weight-saving gains from GT’s new construction. Split Mass Construction The weight savings that resulted from GT’s Seamless Thermoform Crown gave Titleist engineers the ability to re-position discretionary weight in optimal positions within the clubhead. Mass was strategically pushed both towards the front of the club, unlocking greater speed through CG placement, and towards the rear, offering stable, high-MOI performance. CG placements across the three models vary, giving players the opportunity to find the right combination of speed, launch angle and spin for their games with three unique setups. “The discretionary mass we gained from the Thermoform Crown allowed us to move the centers of gravity exactly where we wanted them,” said Luttrell. "How did we distribute the mass savings? We split the mass, isolating it incredibly low and forward, and taking the remainder of the mass and pushing it to the back of the head. We were able to get incredible speed along with stability from that balanced mass position.” Improved Aerodynamics Improvements to internal construction and weight distribution have allowed greater optimization of aerodynamics across the three models, a breakthrough that was previously impossible to execute due to design constraints. The GT drivers feature refined profiles that help reduce drag and increase clubhead speed. “In our aerodynamic research and engineering, we study head shaping, particularly crown and sole curvature, to optimize air flow connection, reducing turbulence and drag,” said Luttrell. “The result is a significant gain in clubhead speed." Enhanced Speed Ring with VFT GT’s exceptionally fast face has two key technologies behind it. An upgraded titanium Speed Ring reinforces and stabilizes the perimeter of the clubface, which produces maximum ball speed for on-center strikes, while Variable Face Thickness (VFT) works to preserve consistently fast ball speeds on off-center strikes, eliminating excessive distance drop-off. “The Speed Ring maximizes COR [coefficient of restitution] on the center and as a result maximizes ball speed,” said Lutrell. “But Speed Ring naturally constrains the face perimeter, which could result in lower performance off center. That’s where VFT comes into play. VFT effectively allows us to discretely thin the face, expanding the sweet spot size and maximizing speed on mishits.” Tour-Inspired Face Graphics GT models feature new face graphics, which are designed to frame the ball squarely at address. This change, driven by specific Tour player prototyping and feedback, helps golfers align the golf ball with the center of the club with more confidence. TITLEIST GT DRIVER MODELS GT2: Speed and forgiveness across the face The GT2 driver is designed for golfers who would benefit from a fast and forgiving driver on both on- and off-center strikes. Players who struggle to find a consistent impact point on the clubface will see exceptionally fast ball speeds across the face from GT2’s upgraded Speed Ring and Variable Face Technology along with maximum stability from GT2’s higher MOI design. GT2’s shaping has been refined for a confidence-inspiring look and upgraded for maximum aerodynamic performance. The clubhead is longer front-to-back and its clubface is marginally shallower. Compared to previous generation ‘2’ models, GT2 features a more traditional pear shape, bringing its profile closer to that of GT3. An interchangeable weight in the rear position allows for control over headweight and swingweight to produce personalized performance and feel. Like all GT models, GT2 benefits from the all-new Seamless Thermoform crown and Split Mass Construction, which work in concert with the model’s other improvements to deliver total driver performance. GT2 Details and Specs High launch, low spin Head: 460cc Lofts: 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0 (RH/LH) Standard Length: 45.5” Standard Lie: 58.5” Featured Grip: Titleist Universal 360 Grip Weight Options: 9 Gram (Nominal) w/ +6, +4, +2, -2, -4, -6 SureFit Hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS GT3: Speed-tuned distance and control GT3 delivers extremely fast ball speed along with maximum adjustability for players seeking to optimize distance and control ball flight. With a new Adjustable CG Track, now positioned closer to the face compared to TSR3, fitters and golfers can select between five CG locations (H2, H1, N, T1, T2), lining up the CG setting to their strike location tendencies. An optimal CG location will extract more speed and greater consistency in ball flight. These benefits are magnified even more in GT3 due to the new, more forward location of the track. Like GT2, GT3’s clubhead is 460cc, though its shape appears more compact and pear-shaped, and its clubface sits taller. Compared to TSR3, GT3’s shape is more aerodynamic, translating to faster clubhead speeds for the golfer. At the center of all GT3’s advancements are its new Seamless Thermoform Crown and Split Mass Construction, which allow for faster ball speeds and more stability. GT3 Details and Specs High launch, lower spin Head: 460cc Lofts: 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0 (RH/LH) Standard Length: 45.5” Standard Lie: 58.5” Featured Grip: Titleist Universal 360 Grip Weight Options: 8 Gram (Nominal) w/ +6, +4, +2, -2, -4 SureFit Hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS GT4: Exceptional low-spin performance GT4 is designed for players looking to eliminate sub-optimal spin rates – usually over 3,000 RPMs – to create a more penetrating and efficient ball flight. GT4’s dual-spin control settings allow golfers to choose between more aggressive spin reduction or a more balanced and stable setting with more moderate spin reduction. This is accomplished by flipping a heavier (11 gram) and lighter (3 gram) weight between two positions. GT4 also has a smaller profile than the GT2 and GT3 models at 430cc. GT4’s performance improvements begin with its Seamless Thermoform Crown and Split Mass Construction, as Titleist engineers pushed its internal mass distribution farther apart, maintaining back-weighted stability while driving CG forward for greater spin reduction. GT4 Details and Specs Mid launch, lowest spin Head: 430cc Lofts: 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 (RH/LH) Standard Length: 45.5” Standard Lie: 58.5” Featured Grip: Titleist Universal 360 Grip Weight Options: 11 Gram (FWD) / 3 Gram (AFT) SureFit Hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS GT DRIVERS ON TOUR The next generation of the PGA TOUR’s most played driver made its debut in June at the Memorial Tournament, with 13 players immediately putting new GT driver models in play in the limited-field event. A week later at the U.S. Open, 19 players had a GT driver in the bag, with some of the world’s best – including the 2021 FedExCup (GT2) and 2013 Masters champions (GT2) – making the switch the week of a major. After making the move to his new GT2 driver at the Travelers Championship, Brian Harman finished the week second in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee, gaining more than five shots on the field (+5.086) while recording his two best driving rounds and fastest clubhead speed of the season. Thirty-one more players added a GT driver to the bag the following week at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. By the Genesis Scottish Open in July, more than 100 players had already played a GT driver on the PGA TOUR, including Max Homa (GT3) , Tom Kim (GT3) , Cameron Young (GT2) , Justin Thomas (GT2) , Byeong-Hun An (GT4) , J.T. Poston (GT3) , Will Zalatoris (GT2) and the 2024 WM Phoenix Open champion (GT3) . Billy Horschel and the 2013 U.S. Open champion finished runner-up at the Open Championship both gaming GT3 drivers. The rapid adoption of the new GT2, GT3 and GT4 drivers extended to the DP World Tour (28 immediate moves to GT in its first week), LPGA (12), Korn Ferry Tour (25) and across the worldwide professional tours. The list of players making the move to GT on the LPGA includes Jin Hee Im (GT3) , Albane Valenzuela (GT3) , Emily K. Pedersen (GT3) and Frida Kinhult (GT3) , as well as the World No. 3 (as of July 29) , who switched to GT2 from a competitive model. *As of July 22, 2024 WILL ZALATORIS : “Immediately I’m picking up a mile and a half of ball speed. That equates to about another six-ish, seven yards of carry. The feel is amazing. That’s probably the biggest thing that I’ve really picked up. And the first time I hit it, it was just this euphoric, really solid, really fast off the face. I always love kind of the dampened sound.” BILLY HORSCHEL : “It feels more solid to me. I know where the ball is better…Even the ones I missed, the dispersion is still tight. We haven’t lost anything. It’s faster, spin rate is more consistent.” MAX HOMA : “I’ve got the GT3, and I was beyond stoked to get this because J.J. [Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Senior Director of Club Promotions] told me it was basically built for everything I like in a driver. The big benefit to me is that this driver likes to go higher with a little less spin. I struggle when I try to get height. I need to feel like I’m swinging and hitting a lower drive. [With GT] you can kind of play for a low one and it’s going to launch up in the air with very little spin.” CAMERON YOUNG : “There's something rewarding about the sound it makes when you hit one in the middle. It just feels like it's coming off really fast, which is a really rewarding kind of feeling." ... " It's easy to look at [GT’s construction] and kind of see all the cool materials and stuff they use, and then when J.J. hands you a driver, you’ve still got to hit it. And the fact that it looks so much like what we're used to and a shape that I think everybody likes, it's nice to know that underneath you've got some help, but at the same time it's the same thing you're used to. And the things that you like have stayed consistent.” FEATURED SHAFTS NEW Project X Denali Red Launch: Mid/High Flex: 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 Weight: 40g – 60g Torque: 4.0 – 6.2 NEW Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue Launch: Mid Flex: R2, R, S, X, TX Weight: 55g – 75g Torque: 3.9 – 5.3 NEW Project X HZRDUS Black 5th Gen Launch: Low/Mid Flex: 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, TX Weight: 60g – 80g Torque: 2.8 – 3.5 Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black Launch: Low Flex: S, X, TX Weight: 65g – 75g Torque: 2.8 – 3.6 PREMIUM SHAFTS NEW Graphite Design Tour AD-VF Launch: Ranges Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX Weight: 5 – 8 Torque: 2.8 – 4.3 Graphite Design Tour AD-DI Launch: Ranges Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X Weight: 5 – 8 Torque: 2.9 – 4.7 Graphite Design Tour AD-UB Launch: Ranges Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX Weight: 5 – 8 Torque: 2.8 – 4.4 AVAILABILITY GT drivers are available in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, August 23rd for $649 | $849 (Premium). ... #TeamTitleist
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GT2 and GT3 fairways offer high flight with optimal spin, fast ball speeds and added forgiveness The new Titleist GT2 and GT3 fairway metals build upon the engineering breakthroughs that created the GT driver line, delivering exceptional performance from material and construction advancements. GT fairways offer fast speeds, higher flight, optimal spin and longer carry in two unique models. The line provides total performance both off the tee and into the green. “A line of high-performing fairway metals needs to excel in a number of different ways,” said Stephanie Luttrell , Director, Titleist Metalwood Product Development. “For most golfers, fairway metals need to be highly versatile. They need to be fast and long off the tee, and they need to fly high and hold greens. Playability and forgiveness are hugely important as well. The changes we made to GT fairways help deliver across all these performance attributes.” Both GT2 and GT3 fairway metals feature all-new constructions, beginning with their Seamless Thermoform Crown , made from Titleist’s Proprietary Matrix Polymer . The crown maintains the classic Titleist look while the acoustic properties of the Proprietary Matrix Polymer provide the classic Titleist sound and feel. Much like the GT driver line, the ultra-light crown on GT2 and GT3 fairways allows for the redistribution of discretionary mass, leading to optimized center of gravity positions in each model. The result is higher flight with similar or lower spin and fast speeds in both models. A new L-Cup Face improves performance on low impact shots, and refined shaping on each model gives players two distinct options to choose from. GT fairways – available for fittings today – will be in golf shops worldwide on August 23 rd . GT FAIRWAY TECHNOLOGY “The first step in our process when we turn to designing the next generation of a product line is Tour feedback,” said Tom Bennett , Titleist Clubs’ Principal Product Manager. “We get a lot of input from J.J. [ Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Senior Director of Club Promotions ] from his work with Tour players. With GT fairways, our primary direction was to elevate the flight, but not the spin.” Seamless Thermoform Crown The ultra-lightweight Seamless Thermoform Crown on GT2 and GT3 fairways is made of the same new Proprietary Matrix Polymer found in GT drivers. The density of the Proprietary Matrix Polymer is about five times lighter than steel, giving Titleist engineers significant weight savings in comparison to prior generation fairway crowns, while maintaining Titleist’s classic sound and feel. The crown is also completely seamless, offering a player-preferred look at address without compromising any of the performance gains from GT’s multi-material construction. To accommodate varying center of gravity targets between the two models, GT2’s crown uses more Proprietary Matrix Polymer than does the GT3. Low CG The discretionary mass gained from GT fairways’ Seamless Thermoform Crown allowed Titleist engineers to reposition the center of gravity in each model to achieve optimal performance. GT2’s CG is pushed lower and closer to the face, producing higher launch and lower spin than its TSR2 predecessor. GT3's CG is moved deeper to allow for higher launch while keeping spin in a low but playable window. “We had very ambitious CG targets for both models, and the only way we were going to get the CG where we wanted it was through the multi-material crown,” said Bennett. “That discretionary weight allowed us to significantly increase launch in both models, drop spin considerably in GT2 and keep spin low in GT3.” Forged L-Cup Face The clubface on GT fairways is specifically designed to improve performance on strikes low on the face. A new insert wraps around the bottom of the club to preserve ball speed, eliminate excessive spin and enhance sound and feel. “For the L-Cup Face, we used Forged 465 Stainless Steel, one of the strongest steels that exists,” said Bennett. “The resiliency of the face material allows us to go really thin with our L-Cup Face, which keeps ball speed high on low impacts. It also comes with better feel: Tour players have said that their thin shots don’t feel quite as sharp.” Tour-Inspired Shaping Both GT2 and GT3 fairways feature refinements to their shaping. Titleist engineers flattened the sole curvature from heel to toe on both models, which gives the head the appearance of sitting lower. Impacts on the toe and heel side also hit higher on the face now, adding forgiveness. Based on Tour feedback, the GT3 face is now taller, which differentiates the two models, helping accommodate a wider range of player preference. GT2 FAIRWAY The GT2 fairway delivers high flight, low spin and exceptional forgiveness. The model comes in five different lofts, allowing players to dial in their distance gapping at the top end of their bag. GT2 has an inviting profile with a shallow face, ideal for players who have a more sweeping delivery with their fairway metals. GT2 Fairway Specs: High launch, low spin Lofts: 13.5, 15.0, 16.5, 18.0, 21.0 (RH/LH) Standard Lengths: 43”, 43”, 43”, 42”, 41.5” Standard Lie: 56.5, 56.5, 57.0, 57.5, 58.0 Head: 200cc, 170cc, 170cc, 150 cc, 145 cc Featured Grip: Titleist Universal 360 Grip Weight Options: 9 Gram (Nominal) w/ +6, +4, +2, -2, -4 Options SureFit Hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS GT3 FAIRWAY The GT3 fairway offers controlled flight, fast ball speed and maximum adjustability. Each of the three GT3 loft configurations features a refined SureFit Adjustable CG Track System, which allows fitters to move a sliding weight track into one of five positions: H2 (Heel), H1, N (Neutral), T1 (Toe), T2. A taller face helps differentiate GT3 from GT2, a profile preferred by many players who like to hit down on the ball with their fairway metal and prefer the look of a deeper face. GT3 Fairway Specs: Mid/high launch, low spin Lofts: 15.0, 16.5, 18.0 (RH/LH) Standard Lengths: 43”, 43”, 42” Standard Lie: 56.5, 57.0, 57.5 Head: 177cc, 177cc, 153cc Featured Grip: Titleist Universal 360 Grip Weight Options: 12 Gram (Nominal) w/ +6, +4, +2, -2, -4 Options; SureFit CG Track SureFit Hosel: Compatible with TSR, TSi, TS FEATURED SHAFTS NEW Project X Denali Red Launch: Mid/High Flex: 4.0, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 Weight: 40g – 60g Torque: 4.0 – 6.2 NEW Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue Launch: Mid Flex: R2, R, S, X, TX Weight: 55g – 75g Torque: 3.9 – 5.3 NEW Project X HZRDUS Black 5th Gen Launch: Low/Mid Flex: 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, TX Weight: 60g – 80g Torque: 2.8 – 3.5 Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black Launch: Low Flex: S, X, TX Weight: 65g – 75g Torque: 2.8 – 3.6 PREMIUM SHAFTS NEW Graphite Design Tour AD-VF Launch: Ranges Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX Weight: 5 – 8 Torque: 2.8 – 4.3 Graphite Design Tour AD-DI Launch: Ranges Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X Weight: 5 – 8 Torque: 2.9 – 4.7 Graphite Design Tour AD-UB Launch: Ranges Flex: R2, R1, SR, S, X, TX Weight: 5 – 8 Torque: 2.8 – 4.4 AVAILABILITY GT fairways are available in golf shops worldwide beginning Friday, August 23rd at $399 | $599 (Premium). ... #TeamTitleist
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https://youtu.be/vngN3Y7O1aY When it comes to the golf swing, there are certain fundamentals that they all golfers should pay close attention to in order to produce speed, consistent ball contact and predictable shot results. In this video, Titleist staff member Justin Parsons shares his thoughts on setup, aim, grip, balance and sequencing - key fundamentals that will help you to become more consistent and shoot lower scores. Explore even more tips and drills from some of the best instructors in the game at https://www.titleist.com/instruction Subscribe to the Titleist YouTube channel here .
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Hitting perfect wood shots in golf requires a combination of technique, focus, and practice. Let's break it down for different types of wood clubs: 1. **Fairway Woods (3-wood, 5-wood, etc.)**: - **Ball Position**: Place the ball slightly forward in your stance. - **Smooth Swing**: Focus on a smooth, controlled swing rather than excessive speed. - **Visualize**: Imagine hitting multiple balls in a row, keeping the swing low and close to the ground. - **Solid Contact**: Make sure you strike the ball cleanly and sweep it off the ground. ⁴⁶ 2. **7 Wood**: - **Alignment and Stance**: Ensure correct alignment and stance. - **Tempo**: Maintain a smooth tempo throughout your swing. - **Weight Transfer**: Transfer weight during the swing. - **Eye on the Ball**: Keep your eye on the ball until after impact. ⁷ 3. **3 Wood**: - **Aim Slightly Left**: If you're right-handed, aim slightly left due to the 3 wood's natural fade bias. - **Smooth Swing**: Swing smoothly and in control. - **Descending Blow**: Strike the ball with a descending blow to control trajectory. ⁸ Remember, practice is essential! Spend time on the range working on these fundamentals, and you'll improve your wood shots. ️♂️ If you'd like more specific drills or additional tips, feel free to ask!
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For those who woke up to the fact that Titleist clubs are awesome this is for you. I realize everyone is very excited about the new GT series. Sorry but I am a little late to TT and TSR party. You know, mass marketing bombards the mind and all your buddies are hitting cally and TM the last several years. I began 2024 by demanding I change my old across the line at the top habits. Then reading a ton of info on the T website. Interviews, fittings with tour players and product composition. Funny because I had an awesome 2023 year, winning my division in my Monday night leauge alone with team championship same Leauge, then winner the team title with my wife in the Tuesday night leauge and placing 3rd/2nd half in Friday couple league. Still I knew I wanted to became a better striker of the golf ball. Thanks to the members of TT for your input as well. After a Titleist fitting early spring, on a bad hitting day I tortured myself Deciding between the TRS1 and 2. The numbers were TSR1 with R2 MMT shaft. The final straw was from the director of golf at my club. He was hitting the 1 and said he liked it best between both. Sorry at the beach and bored out of my mind except for the great sights every once in a while. When I noticed the TRS line was making way for the GT my eye balls bugged out at the price drop! I emailed the operations and GM of my club and said order it. TSR1 12 D with Reg flex MMT 40 shaft with suggested 360 light grip. My reservation about this set up was cleared by a CC on UTube killing that set up with 110mph swing. I swing 80. I hit 3 lg buckets with it (2 sessions). Coming from 10.5d driver I delofted to 11.25. Much better. The pull was still prevalent so I went to flat. Bingo, beat my old driver in the 2nd bucket session, more accurate and super easy to hit. Even swinging super easy on plane the ball traveled. Since then I’ve played 4 or 5 rounds with the Tsr1 driver and could not be happier! Last month as luck would have it I won a TM sim2 max hybrid. They told me I could exchange for whatever at the box store it came from. So, yesterday I scooped the TSR1 3 metal and going to tune it in tomorrow. So I am on my way of filling my entire 13 slots with Titleist. Sorry but I am not giving up on my 2-ball Ten double bend putter. But hybrid, wedges then irons this winter are coming into the bag. My point is if you are just getting into the game of Titleist don’t discount the TSR series. They are game changers!
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I was playing in the North Bay Jr. Golf League with my soon to be classmates. The course is a 9-hole par 35 course that you play from different tees to make it feel fresh the second go around. On my second time playing the hole, I teed off from the blue tees 143 yards away with my trusty 6 iron. I was the last to hit and the green was clear because my two teammates hit to the left of the green. It’s worth mentioning that I have a strong slice to the left(I’m a lefty), and I mean VERY strong. I aimed WAY right of the green hoping that the ball would curve left and land somewhere on the green. The flag was all of the way on the left of the green so I thought that maybe I could two-putt it from where I landed. As I hit my ball I could hear my teammates saying, "Oh you're good, it'll land." I watched as it rolled across the green. Moments later I hear, "You might hit the flag." Then, the ball sunk into the ground. I ran as fast as I could to look in the cup, and, sure enough, it was there. www.titleist.com/.../lc3lonccrogsqzv90c5b
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I decided to hit Daytona Golf Club in Dayton, MN with one of my best friends, Adam. We have a group of our friends that play regularly together and came close to hitting the green last season on this exact hole. That day, I decided to take a risk and it payed off. I shifted my body to aim directly at the trees on the right side of the fairway. I knew if I could get it pin high, I would be in a good spot. My goal was to land on the green, 10-15 feet out from the pin, and give myself a great opportunity at an eagle. So I got myself positioned, checked once to the pin, and cracked it. I saw the initial path of the ball then lost it. After we all took our shots, I hopped in the cart to go find it. Initially I thought I hit a tree and got a bad bounce back into the rough. After a few minutes of checking there, I decided to check the back of the green and still no luck. Adam had asked what ball I was using and I shouted, “Titleist 2!”. As he approached the green he decided to take a gander at the cup, the thing we all do in hopes our ball is in there and this time mine was. I look over at Adam with his jaw dropped as he grabs my Titleist 2 from the cup. I couldn’t believe it. I was in pure shock then excitement. As tradition goes, I should’ve been the one to buy everyone a round of drinks. This time it was different. The clubhouse, cart girl, Adam, and Steve who was partnered with us, all helped me celebrate this 1 in a million shot. Weeks later I still think about it. I hope to hit that shot again sometime in my lifetime. www.titleist.com/.../ulkk1njbfnxgkihl3ztu www.titleist.com/.../wlyu2a6126luowyxtox3
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I was in Northern Michigan for Memorial Day weekend and went golfing at Chestnut Valley (just outside of Petoskey) on Saturday 5/25/24. It was hole 11, I was in the middle of eating what I was calling the best chicken tenders of my life at the turn (hand breaded, similar to mozzarella stick breading). The center of the green was reading 107, left to right wind. I pulled my vokey SM6 56 degree (14 bounce) and aimed left of the already left tucked pin. At the turn I pulled a new ProV1 #2 out. It was hit well, a tad thin, but it had a good launch and I could tell it was spinning. The ball landed back left of the green and spun back down a ridge directly into the hole. I couldn't believe it, it took a second to process...then I did what I see so many people do and I sprinted to the green to confirm that it was in the hole....it was there. I threw my hands up, feeling like a totally different person. Very surreal and I'll never forget it. www.titleist.com/.../ahhcrmkr13ucrouf0y9e www.titleist.com/.../q1bdovbg0ju0oferfbqt www.titleist.com/.../tz295ol61qpcin7lprrf www.titleist.com/.../q3wtwltq4h0fyfyufe9y
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After playing the first 10 holes not being able to see more than 50 yards ahead due to dense fog. It finally lifted and set the stage for what was about to be a huge accomplishment. Not that the par 3, #11 at Beaver Valley Golf Club in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward hole. It plays downhill to a small green, where they use an extra-long flag stick to know where to aim. Seeing that the yardage is 136 yards, I played it at 130 and grabbed my pitching wedge out of my Linksmaster bag. As I teed up my ProV1x #3 with my alma mater's logo, I wanted solid contact and somewhere on the green. As soon as it left the clubface, the ball headed just left of the flag, and the group assumed it would end up on the green. As we approached the green, there were only two balls visible. Having known that 3/4 shots were likely on, doubt entered my mind. As the first player made his way to the closest ball, he raised his arms in celebration that he was likely the closest to the pin. He determined that the other ball on the green was not mine, leaving us to question where my ball ended up. Checking the hole was the first choice. To our surprise, there lay the same ProV1x #3 with a Robert Morris University logo that I teed off with. www.titleist.com/.../vkayvsbp6crppyikaruk www.titleist.com/.../nuxu8mnqafdkfv86xsy8
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Titleist introduces Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls with Enhanced Alignment , offering a performance-oriented alignment design straight out of the sleeve. The new Enhanced Alignment aid is an extended alignment sidestamp designed for more precise aim and accuracy. The elongated sidestamp provides a built-in visual aid measuring over 65 percent longer than the standard Pro V1 sidestamp. “Enhanced Alignment is designed for golfers who are seeking a more detailed, built-in alignment feature on their Pro V1, Pro V1x or Pro V1x Left Dash,” said Jeremy Stone , Vice President, Titleist Golf Ball Marketing. “We saw overwhelming interest in the single-colored line on Pro V1 Performance Alignment, and this is another alternative for players who prefer a slightly different look.” In addition to Enhanced Alignment, Titleist offers more than 40 different alignment aid designs on Pro V1’s fourth pole – opposite the sidestamp – through custom order on Titleist.com. PRO V1, PRO V1x and PRO V1x LEFT DASH PERFORMANCE Titleist Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls are designed with the singular goal of helping all golfers play their best. While Pro V1, Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash golf balls all provide golfers with best-in-class performance and quality, there are key performance differences between models that are relevant when considering which ball is the best fit for your game. Each model is differentiated based upon flight, spin, and feel. Pro V1 has a mid-flight trajectory, lower spin in the long game and a softer feel compared to Pro V1x, which flies higher, spins more in the long game and has a slightly firmer feel. Pro V1x Left Dash has a high flight, similar to Pro V1x, with significantly lower full swing spin and a firmer feel. Each golfer’s game is different, and selecting the model that meets your unique flight, spin, and feel requirements is key to playing your best. To learn more, visit titleist.com/fitting/golf-ball-fitting . PRO V1 ALIGNMENT ON TOUR In a recent survey of Titleist golf ball players, 64 percent of golfers on the PGA TOUR, LPGA, DP World Tour and Korn Ferry Tour said they regularly use a marking on their golf ball to help with alignment. Of the college golfers surveyed, 73 percent said they regularly use a marking for alignment. Many players including Wyndham Clark , Celine Boutier , Viktor Hovland and Lydia Ko draw a single line on their golf ball, similar to the marking that inspired Pro V1 and Pro V1x Performance Alignment . Some players such as Tony Finau and Tom Kim draw multiple alignment markings, while others, like Ludvig Åberg , simply use the Pro V1 or Pro V1x sidestamp to line up their putts. “I’ve used a line on every single putt I’ve hit professionally since the early 90’s,” said Titleist Brand Ambassador Brad Faxon , former PGA TOUR player and current instructor. “I always do it no matter whether the putt is breaking a lot or not a lot. It helps me to get the ball on the start line, where I want the ball to go.” AVAILABILITY Pro V1 , Pro V1x and Pro V1x Left Dash Enhanced Alignment golf balls are available to order through titleist.com and at authorized Titleist retailers beginning on May 17 in the United States only for $54.99 per dozen . Enhanced Alignment is available globally on July 1. ... #TeamTitleist
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Team Titleist Members are invited to an exclusive golf experience at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Birmingham, Alabama on Wednesday, June 5 th . Step into the rolling hills of Double Oak Mountain with your playing partner for a one-of-kind Titleist brand opportunity and enjoy the chance to engage with other members for a day filled with fun and world class golf. Team Titleist Exclusive at Tour Legacy Greystone Golf takes place on Wednesday, June 5th, and includes: Titleist Tee Gift valued at $300 value for each player 1 Round of Golf on the Tour Legacy Course Lunch and On-course Snacks and Beverage Stations On-course Proximities Post Round Prize Reception, Dinner, and Drinks Travel and accommodations are to be covered by attendees. Event Format/Pricing: 2 -person Team Best Ball Prizes for Gross & Net $500 per person Please plan for an approximate start time of 11:00am Registration: Register as a single (Team Titleist Staff will assign you a playing partner), a two-person team, or a foursome. Reservations will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. All sales are considered final and non-refundable. In the event that you are unable to attend after payment is collected, we will make every effort to facilitate the transfer of your purchase to another individual, with the aim of providing a refund to you. PRE-REGISTER HERE
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I was playing with my son at St. James Golf Cluc in Port St. Lucie, Florida. It was very windy on the links style course and I was not playing well. In fact, I was expressing my displeasure with everything about my round in some very "colorful" language. By the time we reached the 143 yard 9th hole, I had resigned myself to the fact that it just wasn't my day. I aimed left to allow for the aforementioned wind and took what was probably my most relaxed swing of the day. The ball curved toward the green, landed and, seemongly in slow motion, rolled and rolled and finally disappeared. I stood there in stunned silence while my son exploded with excitement. www.titleist.com/.../wip1pkcwpqaa7i5nqq4e
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I took up golf after college when my cousin gave me his old Tommy Armour 845’s clubs, over 32 years ago. I fell in love with the game and have been playing Titleist balls ever since. I play with my friends at Trump Doral Golf Club in Miami most Friday mornings. They have four great courses and this morning we were playing the Red Tiger course. The 14th hole is a par 3, with an elevated green surrounded by bunkers, and with water running along the right. The pin was in the back right at 148 yards and the wind was coming left to right. I grabbed an 8-iron and aimed about 10 yards left of the pin. I hit it perfectly; the ball was going straight for most of its ascent and started drifting towards the hole to the right as it was descending. We saw it bounce, roll a bit and disappear. The green being elevated made us wonder if it had rolled off the back although we were all pretty sure it was in the hole. I immediately called my buddy on FaceTime that I usually play with that was not there and told him that I was pretty sure that I had just made my first hole in one. I walked up to the green, to the hole, and there it was, that beautiful Titleist logo with my blue line mark, at the bottom of the cup. We celebrated this moment that I will never forget. Thank you Titleist for allowing me to tell my story. www.titleist.com/.../gqhtpvp29iosdzc37xpr
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Last month on March 8, 2024, I experienced a moment of pure exhilaration that will forever define my 30-year golfing journey. On the revered South Course of the Coto de Cana Golf Club, I achieved a milestone like no other – my first albatross and hole-in-one on the challenging 17th hole, a Par 4 spanning 352 yards. With my steadfast TSR2 driver in hand and my cherished yellow Titleist Pro V1 ball at the ready, I took aim, swung, and watched in awe as the ball traced a perfect trajectory, gracefully landing on the green with seamless precision. This incredible feat stands as a testament to both my skill and the unwavering reliability of Titleist gear, marking a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment that fills me with immense pride and gratitude. youtube.com/.../IBW0F0TLE9k www.titleist.com/.../buko0v8qdcfb2hozaxv4 www.titleist.com/.../ycmqe7iixzkyjzb26erx www.titleist.com/.../oazjyuuzzj0szbo35dns
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Today, I decided to hit up the local municipal course after work. I live in Wisconsin, so any day in early April above 50 degrees must be taken advantage up. My plan at the course was simple. Hit some balls on the driving range and putting green, then see if the pro shop could sneak me out for a quick 9 holes. I was paired with two others, Justin and Jake. Hole 4 was a par 3 (they were all par 3's) sitting at about 99 yards. Flat, basically no wind, and a front pin location. I grabbed my trusty 56-degree Vokey wedge and took aim. "Go, go, go..." The ball seemed a bit short off the swing but took a big hop off the downslope leading up to the green before slowly rolling and BOOM. My first hole in one. I high-fived my crew and basked in the joy of a hole-in-one before 3-putting the next hole for bogey. Golf is a wonderful game! I've played golf since I was about 3 years old and today (at 27) I finally got one. www.titleist.com/.../lbushy4a2kb6yeubj22n
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Hi. I recently carded my first hole in one. My buddies and i were out playing a gentlemen's money game. I was playing well working on an even par round when I stepped on the par 3 6th tee at Webb Hill Country Club. The hole was playing 155 yds. I pulled an 8 iron and aimed slighly left of the middle pin location. When the ball left the club it was on line and tracking. As it hit the green falling slight right it bounced one time 18 inches short of the pin and dissappeared. In! I was so excited. I had my first hole in 1 in over 20 years of golf. Thank you for letting me share! Ryan www.titleist.com/.../wxdrwbfmimjacbyqrtsp
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On Sunday, March 31st, 2024, my buddies and our wives were playing Willow Tree Golf Course in Liberal KS. On Hole #5 Par 3, 98 yards, I was playing with a Titleist ProV1 swinging my King Cobra Gap Wedge. There was a right to left wind of 25-30 mph. I aimed my shot to the right edge of the green, purred the swing. The ball flight started out right of the green and the wind carried the ball right at the pin. The ball flew the flag by a couple feet and bounced one time and spun back into the hole. I couldn't believe it, I tossed my club in the air, started running around the Tee Box screaming. My buddies were chasing me, I took of my shirt and started twirling it around my head. It was a great core memory. www.titleist.com/.../gcupziyv3wcjszu57mc0 www.titleist.com/.../aqx5sesclu1ynkrh518f
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PGA TOUR | Valspar Championship Titleist Brand Ambassador Peter Malnati was unflappable down the stretch Sunday, coming home in 31 to win his second PGA TOUR title by two shots while leading a 1-2-3-4 finish for Titleist golf ball players. Of the 13 events played this season on the PGA TOUR, 12 have been won with either a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball model. Malnati, trusting his Pro V1x Yellow golf ball and full bag of Titleist equipment , including his TSR3 driver, blended set of T-Series irons, NEW Vokey SM10 wedges and Scotty Cameron putter, shot a final round 4-under 67 to reach his winning 12-under total. Malnati, 36, was in total control of his golf ball on the back nine on Sunday, hitting eight of nine greens and converting four birdies from stellar approach shots to pull away from the pack: No. 10: 133 yards to 16 inches No. 11: 83 yards to 4 feet, 5 inches No. 12: 161 yards to 15 feet No. 17: 198 yards to 6 feet, 2 inches He gained over 2.5 shots with his approach play alone over the final round (+2.79). Over the 72 holes in Tampa, Malnati made a field-best 20 birdies. He gained 3.45 strokes on the field off the tee (4th) and over eight shots (8.31, 3rd) on the field on the greens. He led the field in putts per GIR (1.60) and ranked T5 in GIR (65.28%, 47/72). What’s in the Bag? | Peter Malnati Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow Driver: TSR3 10.0° | Project X Denali Blue 60 TX Fairway Metal: TSi3 15.0° | Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 70 X Hybrid: 818H2 19.0° | Graphite Design Tour AD DI 95 X Irons: T200 4 iron | True Temper AMT Tour White S400, T150 5 iron | True Temper AMT Tour White S400m and T100 6-9 irons | True Temper AMT Tour White S400 Wedges: Vokey Design SM10 48.10F, 52.12F, 56.08M (@57), 60.04T (@62) | True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 Putter: Scotty Cameron TourType Special Select Masterful 1.5 tour prototype MALNATI MAKES IT 12-OF-13 FOR TITLEIST GOLF BALL PLAYERS IN 2024, LEADS 1-2-3-4 FINISH FOR PRO V1 & PRO V1 x AT VALSPAR Malnati's victory at the Valspar marked the 12th victory for Titleist golf ball players through the first 13 events to start the 2024 PGA TOUR season: 1. The Sentry Champion (Pro V1x) 2. Grayson Murray (Pro V1) – Sony Open in Hawaii 3. The American Express Champion (Pro V1) 4. Matthieu Pavon (Pro V1) – Farmers Insurance Open 5. Wyndham Clark (Pro V1x) – AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am 6. Nick Taylor (Pro V1x) – WM Phoenix Open 7. Jake Knapp (Pro V1 Left Dot) – Mexico Open at Vidanta 8. Austin Eckroat (Pro V1) – Cognizant Classic 9. Arnold Palmer Invitational Champion (Pro V1) 10. Brice Garnett (Pro V1) – Puerto Rico Open 11. THE PLAYERS Champion (Pro V1) 12. Peter Malnati (Pro V1x Yellow) – Valspar Championship Additionally, Malnati led a 1-2-3-4 finish for Titleist ball players this week in Tampa: 1. Peter Malnati (Pro V1x Yellow) 2. Cameron Young (Pro V1 Left Dot) T3. Chandler Phillips (Pro V1x+ prototype) T3. Mackenzie Hughes (Pro V1x+ prototype) MALNATI ON HIS PRO V1 x “I remember I was out on the course with J.J. [Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist Director of Player Promotions] in San Antonio, maybe in 2016 or ’17. I was playing [Pro V1] and I loved the way the V flew off the driver, but J.J. was just watching some iron shots. He's like, ‘Man, I think we could get you some more control. We can get you the flight you want by doing other stuff with the driver, shaft, loft, whatever. But your iron play, you’re just going to have more control of the ball. It’s going to stop faster on the greens for you in the X. And I’ve played it ever since and it has been right. My iron stats have improved. All the elements of the game are important out here, but being able to hit it on the green, get it close to the hole – that’s what it’s all about.” “It's the perfect ball for me, gives me just the right amount of spin off the irons and wedges to feel like I’m totally in control. And it still obviously has a great flight with the longer clubs too. “I started using it (Pro V1x Yellow) in Minnesota at the 3M Championship last summer. And the reason I switched to it is because my, at the time, 3-year-old, who is now four, liked them. And so, he's kind of over it now, but it still makes me think of him, and that’s worth a smile or two, which is worth a lot out there for me.” MALNATI WINS WITH T-SERIES IRONS, CLINCHES VICTORY WITH T150 5-IRON Peter Malnati took his blended set of T-Series irons ( T200 4 iron, T150 5 iron, T100 6-9 irons; True Temper AMT Tour White S400 shafts) to the winner’s circle, putting on a ball striking clinic on Sunday. Malnati gained 2.79 shots on the field with his approach play in the final round and hit eight of nine greens on the demanding back nine. One of Malnati’s best shots came on the 198-yard par-3 17th. Tied for the lead, he pulled his T150 5 iron and took dead aim, sticking his Pro V1x to 6 feet, 2 inches from the cup. He converted the birdie to go up one shot with one to play. Malnati’s T150 5 iron was a new addition to his bag this season, and he first put it in play at the Sony Open seeking more height and forgiveness. “I’ve played a T200 4-iron for several generations, and that’s a great transition for me because it’s a little bit more forgiving, but just easy height,” he said. “I was like, if the 150 is kind of in the middle, would that be a nice transition to go to that in the 5 iron? So J.J. sent me one, just purely experimental, but instantly, my carry distance was the same, but launch was a little higher and height was a little higher. And I can easily make it go lower if I need to, but I can't necessarily easily make it go higher if I need to. So that club, having the same look and feel as my [T100] 5 iron, but just launching it a little higher without losing any speed or carry distance seems like a no brainer.” Said Malnati of his Sunday 5-iron at 17: “I remember telling my caddie I needed to make a 2 – I needed to hit it 208. And 208’s a pretty big 5 iron for me, but in the situation I was in, it was just a very normal 5-iron. ... But that was really fun in that moment to just step up, not overthink it, just it's a full 5 iron at the TV tower, go. And to watch that ball fly was a really cool feeling, to have it like tracking the hole there, that was really nice.” MALNATI DIALED WITH TOUR’S FAVORITE DRIVER Gaming his TSR3 9.0° driver (Project X Denali Blue 60 TX), Peter Malnati gained over three shots on the field off the tee (+3.45), setting himself up for field-best 20 birdies. Titleist has been the most played driver on the PGA TOUR for five seasons and counting, with a total of 60 players (39%) gaming a Titleist driver this week in Tampa, 27 more than the nearest competitor. That list also included Titleist Brand Ambassador Cameron Young , who finished two shots back in solo second. Young, gaming a TSR3 9.0° driver (Accra Tour Z5 65 M5) as well as a TSR 2W 13.0° prototype 2-wood, led the field in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee, gaining 4.95 shots. FOUR WINS IN A ROW FOR VOKEY WEDGE PLAYERS Peter Malnati made the move to four NEW Vokey Design SM10 wedges – 48.10F, 52.12F, 56.08M (@57) and 60.04T (@62) – in his first opportunity earlier this season at the American Express Championship. His victory Sunday makes it four straight wins – and five of the last six – for players gaming Vokey Design wedges on the PGA TOUR: Valspar Championship – Peter Malnati (NEW Vokey Design SM10 48.10F, 52.12F, 56.08M (@57), 60.04T (@62) wedges) THE PLAYERS Championship & Arnold Palmer Invitational Champion (Vokey Design SM8 50.12F, 56.14F, SM9 WedgeWorks 60T wedges) Puerto Rico Open Champion (Vokey Design SM9 50.08F, 54.14F, NEW SM10 WedgeWorks 60A+ wedges) Malnati on his lob wedge setup: “At the advice of [Vokey Wedge Rep] Aaron Dill a couple of years ago, I was struggling with some of my pitch shots around the greens, feeling like I was just having to work too hard to hit those ones where the chipping area sits down low and the green sits up high. And he said, ‘you want to try a 62-degree?’ And so I did... And I've had a 62 in the bag ever since. And it helps me a lot.” MALNATI LIGHTS OUT WITH SCOTTY CAMERON PUTTER Peter Malnati gained over eight strokes on the field (+8.31, 3rd) with his Scotty Cameron TourType Special Select Masterful 1.5 tour prototype putter this week at Innisbrook, leading the field in putts per GIR (1.60) with the Newport-style blade. Malnati first put his current gamer in play at last season’s Farmers Insurance Open after a testing session with Scotty Cameron Tour Rep Brad Cloke . In the two events leading up to the Farmers, Malnati had tried a Phantom X 11.5 mallet. “I wanted him to get back to his feels, get back to feeling the blade and not fighting the mallet,” Cloke said. “He experimented with higher MOI, but he’s a feel guy, he doesn’t get real technical. He’s more of, I see it, I want to feel it. This was something that allowed him to get back to putting naturally, like he does. He’s stuck with it ever since Farmers and his putting stats have been outstanding.” For the season, Malnati ranks 13th in total putting and 16th in one-putt percentage. DP WORLD TOUR | Porsche Singapore Classic Jesper Svensson (Pro V1) prevailed in a sudden-death playoff to earn his first DP World Tour title, having shot a course record-matching final round 63 to force extra holes. Svensson, 28, began Sunday five shots off the lead before starting birdie-birdie-eagle. He went out in 30 and continued to take it deep on the back nine, eventually signing for a 9-under round that featured eight birdies and two eagles. Clutch birdies on Nos. 17 and 18 saw him reach 17 under, sending him back to the 18th tee for a playoff. Svensson matched his opponent with a birdie and a par on the first two go-arounds before making a tournament-winning par on the third extra hole. For the week in Singapore, Svensson was in total control of his Pro V1 , gaining 2.72 strokes on the field off the tee, 1.56 strokes with his approach play and 3.48 strokes around the green. PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS | Hoag Classic Newport Beach Playing a Pro V1 golf ball, three-time major champion Padraig Harrington secured his seventh PGA TOUR Champions victory at Newport Beach CC. Harrington made six birdies in his final round — including three in his last four holes — to reach 14-under-par for the tournament and win by one shot. This followed Harrington’s impressive closing stretch on Saturday, which included an eagle and two birdies in his final four holes. He is projected to jump to No. 5 in the Schwab Cup standings. JLPGA | AXA Ladies Golf Tournament Reika Usui (Pro V1x) shot a bogey-free 6-under final round 66 to post 13 under and win for the first time on the JLPGA. ... #TeamTitleist
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PGA TOUR | WM Phoenix Open After opening the week with a course-record 60, Nick Taylor (Pro V1x) made three consecutive birdies with the tournament on the line Sunday to win his fourth PGA TOUR title. Each of those birdies came on TPC Scottsdale’s par-4 18th. The first one, Taylor’s 72nd hole, forced an all- Pro V1x golf ball playoff with Titleist Brand Ambassador Charley Hoffman at 21 under. Both players birdied the playoff opener, setting up Taylor’s clinching birdie on the second extra hole. Taylor, who draws a blue line on his Pro V1x to help with alignment on his putts, rolled it in from 11 feet, 5 inches for the win. Including the playoff, Taylor’s Pro V1x golf ball found the bottom of the cup for 26 birdies. Eleven of those came during his bogey-free first round, which he played in 29-31. Taylor was in complete control of his Pro V1x throughout the week in Scottsdale, gaining more than five shots on the field on approach shots (+5.114/9th), while getting up-and-down on 12 of 13 attempts (92.31%), including a perfect 2-for-2 on sand saves. He hit 61 greens in regulation, ranking T2 for the event. SIX WINS IN A ROW FOR TITLEIST GOLF BALL PLAYERS TO START 2024 SEASON Titleist golf ball players have won every event to start the 2024 PGA TOUR season, with three wins each apiece for Pro V1 and Pro V1x : The Sentry: Pro V1x player Sony Open: Grayson Murray (Pro V1) The American Express: Pro V1 player Farmers Insurance Open: Matthieu Pavon (Pro V1) AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am: Wyndham Clark (Pro V1x) WM Phoenix Open: Nick Taylor (Pro V1x) This week, Taylor also topped a leader board that featured four Titleist golf ball players in the final top 5: 1. Nick Taylor (Pro V1x) 2. Charley Hoffman (Pro V1x) T3. 2022 Masters Champion (Pro V1) 5. Sahith Theegala (Pro V1) Over the last six weeks on the PGA TOUR, a total of 507 players have teed up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball, more than five times the nearest competitor (95). WHY NICK TAYLOR PLAYS PRO V1 x “The windows, we talk about flight windows, but also spin windows. Like any golfer, you want predictability not only your good shots, but your slight miss hits and misses. So the windows of my spin are super tight and like I said, the flight windows that you want – the low ones, if it's a knockdown shot or into the wind, the high ones with certain shots you might need to get to a pin or not – when I look up, I see in the window that I’ve imagined when I was trying to hit it, so that's super important.” “I have so much confidence in the Titleist golf ball, I am not really ever questioning it. When you’re in trouble and you have to hit through a 3 foot by 3 foot circle in a tree, that's when you have the confidence in the back of your mind that, you know, I envision this with a 7 iron and you think it's going to come out of that window – that's telling in itself right there. It's nice to have the windows, when you're on a tee box with nothing in the way, but when you get in trouble, which we do on occasion, it’s important to have that confidence.” “To me (with Pro V1x) it's a soft but clicky feel. It's obviously two opposites there, but it gives me the variety of clickiness with the wedges that I feel like it's getting the spin, but also with the really short shots I have the soft feel. And then with the irons and the woods, obviously it comes off kind of somewhere in the middle there. So the feel is important. It gives you confidence when it comes off the face, kind of again, the feel that you want.” HOW NICK TAYLOR MARKS HIS PRO V1 x “I've always used blue for a long time. I'll change up occasionally, but I put a C and an H by the numbers on both sides. C is for Charlie, it's my son and Harper's my daughter. My daughter's 9 months old, so I had just a C for four years. I used to do a circle abbreviated to a C when my son was born and then did the C-H when she was born in May.” “I use this to line up on 99 percent of my putts. I've used this line on really any putt from distance, 3 feet all the way up to 72 feet like the Canadian Open. Again, it gives me a general area of where I'm trying to aim, gets me tighter and it gets me just focused on speed. I feel like once I have the line down, I’m not really considered or worried about where I'm aiming, so I use a line in all putts.” What’s in the Bag? | Charley Hoffman Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSR2 8.0° | Tensei 1K Pro Orange 50 TX Fairway Metal: TSR2+ 14.5° | Tensei CK Pro Orange 80 TX and TSR3 18.0° | Tensei CK Pro Orange 80 TX Hybrid: 913Hd 20.0° | Motore Speeder HB 9.8 Tour Spec X Irons: NEW T100 5-9 | NS Pro Modus3 Tour 105 X Wedges: NEW Vokey Design SM10 46.10F, 50.12F, 56.14F, WedgeWorks 60L | NS Pro Modus3 Tour 105 X (46, 52); NS Pro Modus3 125 Wedge (56); Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (60) Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 8 tour prototype KORN FERRY TOUR | Astara Golf Championship Kevin Velo (Pro V1) made three straight birdies to close out his first career Korn Ferry Tour victory in extra holes. Velo, 26, birdied the par-4 17th and par-5 18th to post 22 under and force a sudden-death playoff with Brian Campbell (Pro V1x) . One more birdie down the 18th gave Velo the win in his 30th career KFT start. For the week in Bogota, Velo carded four sub-67 rounds (64-67-64-66) and made 25 birdies (T2 in the field). Velo and Campbell’s 72-hole scores of 261 (22 under) apiece set the new tournament scoring record. After prevailing in the playoff, Velo is projected to jump 47 spots to No. 2 in the Korn Ferry Points List. CRISTOBAL DEL SOLAR SHOOTS LOWEST ROUND IN PGA TOUR-SANCTIONED HISTORY Cristobal Del Solar tapped in his Pro V1x for par and a 13-under 57 in Round 1, making history by carding the lowest round ever in a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event. Del Solar made six birdies in his first eight holes before making an eagle on No. 9 to go out in 27. He added three more birdies and an eagle on his way in to finish off the historic round. Del Solar began the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour season playing a competitive golf ball brand. In late May at the AdventHealth Championship, Del Solar made a mid-season move to Titleist, switching to a Pro V1x Left Dash . Two months later, Del Solar worked with Jeff Beyers of Titleist Golf Ball R&D , looking for more spin at the bottom end of his bag. He moved to 2023 Pro V1x at the Price Cutter Championship and went on to record his then-best finish on the Korn Ferry Tour – a solo 5th at the NV5 Invitational – in his next start. “Cristobal really liked Left Dash but we thought he could benefit from a little bit more spin with his short irons and wedges,” Beyers said. “He tried 2023 Pro V1x and it was a pretty easy change for him. The numbers were great. He played really well, made a late season push to get his TOUR card and now he’s off to a great start this year.” 2023 Pro V1x is engineered with a high gradient dual core design that delivers lower long game spin for increased distance and a more consistent flight – helping golfers hit the ball longer and straighter while maintaining the Drop-and-Stop greenside control that Pro V1x players rely on to play their best. POTGIETER BECOMES YOUNGEST PLAYER TO SHOOT 59 Titleist Brand Ambassador A ldrich Potgieter became the youngest player to break 60 in a PGA TOUR-sanctioned event after carding a 59 in Round 2. Potgieter, 19, birdied his final three holes (Nos. 7-9 at Country Club de Bogota – Pacos) to post 11 under on his Friday round. He ended the day with 10 birdies and an eagle. Just two weeks ago, Potgieter became the youngest champion in Korn Ferry Tour history, as he claimed the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic. He gamed his Pro V1x golf ball and 14 Titleist clubs in accomplishing both feats. What’s in the Bag? | Aldrich Potgieter Golf Ball: Pro V1x Driver: TSR3 9.0° | Fujikura Ventus Black 60 X Utility Iron: NEW U·505 2 | Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 90 TX Irons: NEW T200 3| Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 100 TX and NEW T100 4-PW | True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Onyx X100 Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 50.08F, 54.10S, WedgeWorks 60T wedges | True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Onyx X100 (50-54), Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Onyx S400 (60) Putter: Scotty Cameron Futura 5W PGA TOUR AUSTRALASIA | Webex Players Series – Sydney Titleist Brand Ambassador Kazuma Kobori earned his third PGA Tour Australasia victory in the last four weeks. Kobori, who is just months into his professional career, trusted his Pro V1x golf ball and full bag of Titleist equipment to card a final round 66 and post 24 under for the week, good for a one-shot win. Before turning professional in late 2023, Kobori captured the Western Amateur, the Australian Amateur, the individual title at the World Amateur Team Championship and the Elite Amateur Series Cup. He also recorded top-10 finishes at the North and South Amateur, the Trans-Mississippi Amateur and the Southern Amateur. Including his three professional victories, the 22-year-old has finished inside the top-10 six times in nine starts since turning pro. He is currently first on the PGA Tour Australasia’s Order of Merit, which would earn him his DP World Tour card for 2025. What’s in the Bag? | Kazuma Kobori www.instagram.com/.../ Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSR2 9.0° Fairway Metal: TSR2+ 14.5° Hybrid: TSR3 19.0° Irons: NEW T150 4-5 and T100 6-9 Wedges: Vokey Design Wedges 46.10F, 50.12F, 54.12D, WedgeWorks 60.06K wedges Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport Why Kazuma Kobori Plays Pro V1 x www.instagram.com/.../ SUNSHINE TOUR | Bain's Whisky Cape Town Open Mikael Lindberg (Pro V1x) made birdie on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff to close out his victory at Royal Cape Golf Club. Lindberg carded rounds of 65-67 over the weekend to reach 16 under before sealing the win on his third trip around the 18th hole. ... #TeamTitleist
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I started golfing casually with my husband’s old set of golf clubs back in 1989 participating in friendly games and tournaments with our family and friends, I never played more than two or three rounds per year. In 2004 I was started playing in corporate events while working as a sales representative, again only an additional two or three rounds a season. In 2016 I purchased my first set of golf clubs so that I could play regularly at our winter residence at River Strand Golf and Country Club in Bradenton Florida. Upon my retirement in 2017 I joined the private golf club that my husband was a member at, York Downs Golf and Country Club in Unionville, Ontario and started playing regularly during the 2018 season. When golfing I am typically very relaxed but a rather fast golfer, I rarely take a practice swing and cruise quickly up the fairways in order to hit my next shot. On the greens I am not very good at reading putts so I typically just aim for the center of the hole and hope for the best result. Generally, I am a very positive person and have a very optimistic view on life. Over the years I joke with my family and friends that on every par three I am going to get a hole-in-one. Everyone would laugh or smirk and my husband would shake his head indicating that sure you are ………………………………… good luck once again. At 4:15pm on Monday January 1st 2024 my wish came true while playing in a foursome with my husband, Stephen Kirkland and our friends, Laurie Gain and her husband Roger Kennedy. We were playing at the River Strand Golf and Country Club, on the Tributary course, on the 5th hole, from the gold tees at 128 yards to the hole. I teed up a water-logged green Titleist “Velocity” golf ball that I pulled from the bottom of my bag so as not to lose one of my better balls into the lake that ran up the entire right side of the hole. The club I used was a TM Aero Burner 4 Rescue. I hit the ball in the air right down the middle to the elevated green and watched the ball climb up onto the front of the green and roll down into a depression that runs horizontally across the center of the green. The ball tracked to the right side of the green and then disappeared. Roger Kennedy then announced that he heard the ball hit the pin, my husband indicated that he did not hear anything so we were all intrigued to find out where the ball ended up. I started walking along the shoreline of the lake with my ball retriever looking for stray golf balls in the lake while my friend, Laurie Gain started walking quickly to the green, curious to discover the final resting place of my tee shot. Laurie arrived at the green and did not see a ball on the green so while walking briskly to the hole she pulled out her mobile phone so she could video my reaction if indeed the ball was in the hole. At this point in time, I picked up my pace and started sprinting to the green while dragging along my pull cart. Laurie peered into the hole and then she threw her hands in the air and screamed “it’s in the hole”. Everyone stated yelling and screaming and jumping around in a circle hugging each other while whooping it up until I finally bent over and pulled the water-logged golf ball out from the hole. Exhilarating is all I can say. We completed the round and headed back to the Clubhouse to report the event to the Pro-Shop staff and have a drink in the Grill Room to celebrate my achievement. Upon our arrival back to the clubhouse we were disappointed that the Pro-Shop had closed, the Grill Room was closed and the Clubhouse Dining Room was closed because it was New Years Day. We packed up our golf equipment and we all headed back to our home and celebrate with a shot of Screwball Peanut Butter Whiskey. That night I woke up at 4:00am in the morning and could not get back to sleep until I researched the odds of getting a hole-in-one. Apparently, the odds for getting a hole-in-one, according to Google are 12,500:1 for an amateur golfer and 2,500:1 for a professional golfer. I guess that I am one of the lucky 1’s! Diana www.titleist.com/.../tzslhrsdxwmn4c5tz6eu www.titleist.com/.../ivujcoupyeku5eysmbrh
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www.youtube.com/watch Our friends at the Chasing Scratch Podcast recently took a couples trip out to the West Coast and just so happened to be vacationing near the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, California. Naturally, we had to have Mike and Eli come by and work with J.J. Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Director of Player Promotions, to find which T-Series irons will help take their games to the next level. Just as with every Titleist Fitting, we focused on dialing in the distance , dispersion and descent angle across their bags. This 3D approach allows for more confidence than ever when taking aim at the pin because, after all, a golf club fitting is so much more than determining specs – it’s about learning which shots one needs and finding the right clubs to hit those shots. TITLEIST FITTING TOOLS Trackman Launch Monitor to evaluate ball flight characteristics while also monitoring turf interaction, sound and feel Full Product Line Featured and Upgraded Shafts Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Balls Schedule Your Own Titleist Fitting and be Sure to Comment on Your Experience Below Visit Our Locator to find a Titleist fitting near you and reserve your appointment with a Titleist Fitting Professional. The fitting fee collected at sign up confirms your Tour-quality fitting experience and is credited toward any Titleist golf clubs purchased during the appointment. GET STARTED NOW WITH THE IRON SELECTOR TOOL ... #TeamTitleist
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I've been playing golf for 30 years. Like everyone, I've dreamed of hitting a hole in one. Last week, I bought a box of Titleist Pro V1x balls for the first time, wanting a little more spin for my short game. I arrived to Plum Creek Golf Club, in Castle Rock, CO, for a noon tee time on an absolutely perfect fall day. I was playing with two old friends who I've played many, many rounds with. We were playing skins and tied the first hole so we had two skins heading into the par 3 second hole. The hole was located 122 yards away and I was the first on the box. The green was uphill nestled beneath the changing red and orange leaves of maple trees. There was a top shelf and a lower shelf on the green and the pin was on the lower shelf. I knew the hill was lightening fast and I didn't want to be on the top shelf putting down so my strategy was to hit the middle and let the ball roll down toward the pin. I felt pretty good stepping into the shot. I took one last look and my last swing thought was "make good contact." Thankfully, I did. Before I lifted my head I could tell I struck it fairly pure. I watched the ball soar into the cloudless blue Colorado Sky and shockingly, hit the spot I was aiming for. It hit, spun back, and began a slow roll down the hill. Maddeningly, the ball's path disappeared from view as a small rise at the front of the green kept us from seeing its final destination. But, I knew it had to be close. We drove up to the green and didn't see the ball anywhere near the hole. My heart was racing. It was either in or it had rolled off the lightening fast green into a bunker. My friend ran ahead and looked down into the hole. "It's in the hole! It's in the hole!" I ran up to see my new Titleist Pro V1x nestled in the bottom of the cup. I broke all golf course decorum and yelled and ran around the green, high-fiving my friends. Life doesn't get much better than hanging with old friends, playing golf on a spectacular Colorado fall day, and being fortunate enough to get a hole in one. Thankful. www.titleist.com/.../qwwmpfizbiuzp4offwdw www.titleist.com/.../khvgh6t8syvof63rso39
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Back in April I hit my first Ace! It was at Pease Golf Course in Portsmouth, NH. Hole #14. The hole was playing about 156y, slightly uphill, with a light wind right to left. I took out my Cleveland CG16 8i, took a practice swing & let it rip! Aiming a little right, the ball hung in the air a bit, enthusiastically staying over the water to the left, landed solid right of the pin, had a soft bounce, then released 8ft towards the pin & dropped. I’ll remember every step walking up to that cup in disbelief. Reaching in to grab my ‘Titleist ‘3’ Pro V1x’, I still couldn’t believe it. A feeling that we chase everyday out there. I’ll never forget it! www.titleist.com/.../cix8rba5meovx93jmopa www.titleist.com/.../jhdigbty67lal1jlboy9 www.titleist.com/.../b6tv968jvtnuu67yzlv4 www.titleist.com/.../jwipwqnib9l7sbjudgb3
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LPGA TOUR | Solheim Cup Spain’s Carlota Ciganda stuck her Pro V1x golf ball to two feet on the par-3 17th Sunday at Finca Cortesin, setting up the birdie that clinched her singles victory and the Solheim Cup for Team Europe. Ciganda’s point was the sixth and final point of the day for Europe, bringing their total to 14 – enough to retain the cup. Titleist golf ball players secured all six European points on Sunday with Leona Maguire (Pro V1) , Anna Nordqvist (Pro V1) , Caroline Hedwall (Pro V1) , Maja Stark (Pro V1) and Ciganda all winning their matches outright. Georgia Hall (Pro V1x) and Gemma Dryburgh (Pro V1x) each secured half points. All square after the 15th, Ciganda made consecutive birdies on 16 and 17 to win her match, 2 up. No one earned more points over the three days than Ciganda, who went a perfect 4-0-0 on home soil. “I'm very happy to win the four points in Spain in front of the home crowd. … I think there is nothing like this,” Ciganda said. “To play in Spain in front of your home crowd on Spanish soil, and to have my name being chanted, it's really amazing, very special and just something that I won't forget. Hedwall also provided Europe a crucial point late Sunday, having been 3-down with six holes to play before making birdies on Nos. 13, 14, 16, 17 and 18 to win, 2 up. In total, 10 ½ of the 12 points earned Sunday were by Pro V1 and Pro V1x players, including U.S. match winners Megan Khang (Pro V1) , Danielle Kang (Pro V1x) , Angel Yin (Pro V1) and Lilia Vu (Pro V1x) . Cheyenne Knight (Pro V1) earned a half point. TITLEIST IS #1 BALL AT SOLHEIM CUP Titleist was the overwhelming most played golf ball this week in Spain, with 18 competitors (75%) across both teams teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x . Ten of the 12 players on Team Europe played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x en route to retaining the Solheim Cup. Pro V1 player Carlota Ciganda , the Cup’s leading point-getter, won all four of her matches playing a Pro V1x. Pro V1 players Megan Khang (3-0-1) and Cheyenne Knight (2-0-1) also went undefeated. Team Europe (10) Celine Boutier – Pro V1x Carlota Ciganda – Pro V1x Gemma Dryburgh – Pro V1x Linn Grant – Pro V1 Georgia Hall – Pro V1x Caroline Hedwall – Pro V1 Leona Maguire – Pro V1 Anna Nordqvist – Pro V1 Emily Kristine Pedersen – Pro V1 Maja Stark – Pro V1 Team U.S.A. (8) Allisen Corpuz – Pro V1 Ally Ewing – Pro V1x Danielle Kang – Pro V1x Megan Khang – Pro V1 Cheyenne Knight – Pro V1 Jennifer Kupcho – Pro V1 Lilia Vu – Pro V1x Angel Yin – Pro V1 EMILY K. PEDERSEN’S HISTORIC ACE: PRO V1 + NEW T100 Titleist Brand ambassador Emily Kristine Pedersen aced the par-3 12th hole during Friday’s fourball matches for just the second hole-in-one in Solheim Cup history. Faced with a 178-yard shot from an elevated tee, Pedersen pulled her NEW T100 7-iron and aimed for the left side of the green. Her Pro V1 landed just off the edge of the putting surface, taking a soft hop before rolling down the slope and into the cup. What’s in the Bag? | Emily K. Pedersen Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: TSR3 10.0° | Tensei CK Pro White 60 S-Flex Fairway Metal : TSR2 16.5° | Tour AD GP 7 S-Flex Hybrid: TSR2 21.0° | Hzrdus Smoke Black RDX 80HY 6.0-Flex Irons : NEW T100 4-9 | KBS Tour 120 S-Flex Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 52.08F, 54.12D, WedgeWorks 58.04L wedges | KBS Tour 120 S-Flex Putter: Scotty Cameron Timeless Plus tour prototype PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS | PURE Insurance Championship Thongchai Jaidee (Pro V1x ) emerged victorious from a four-hole playoff, making par on the par-5 18th at Pebble Beach to clinch his second career PGA Tour Champions title. Jaidee carded rounds of 65-67 over the weekend to vault to the top of the leader board and post 14 under. He made 19 birdies over the three rounds (Round 1 at Spyglass Hill, Rounds 2 and 3 at Pebble Beach). KPGA | 2023 iMBank Open Inhoi Hur (Pro V1x Yellow) shot a final round 9-under 62 to earn his fifth career KPGA title in runaway fashion. The only player to post all four rounds in the 60’s, Hur ended the week at 20 under par, four shots clear of second place and eight shots clear of third. Twelve of the 13 players in the top 10 of the final leader board played a Titleist golf ball , while Titleist was the most played brand in every major equipment category ( ball , driver , fairway , hybrid , iron , wedge , putter ). JGTO | Panasonic Open Golf Championship Tomoharu Otsuki (Pro V1) claimed his third career JGTO title, turning in a bogey-free final round 66 to win by three. Otsuki carded four back-nine birdies on his way to pulling away from the field and reaching 20 under for the week at Onotoyo Golf Club. ASIAN TOUR | Yeangder TPC Titleist Brand Ambassador Poom Saksansin earned his fourth career Asian Tour title, winning by three in Thailand while leadng a 1-through-8 finish for Titleist golf ball players. Saksansin, gaming a Pro V1x golf ball and TSR3 driver among his all-Titleist setup, shot a final 6-under 66 – his fourth round of 68 or better – to reach 24 under for the week. What’s in the Bag? | Poom Saksansin Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSR3 10.0° Fairway Metal: TSR3 15.0° Hybrid: 910H 19.0° Irons: T100 4-PW Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 52.08F, 56.10S, 60.04L Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 7.5 tour prototype SUNSHINE TOUR | PGA Championship Rupert Kaminski (Pro V1x) earned his first career Sunshine Tour victory, closing with rounds of 66-72 through difficult conditions on a 36-hole final day. Kaminski’s 8-under total was good for a one-shot victory and moved him to No. 5 in the season-long Order of Merit. ... #TeamTitleist
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PGA TOUR | TOUR Championship With ball-striking accuracy and short-game precision, longtime Pro V1 golf ball player Viktor Hovland etched his name on the FedExCup with a 7-under 63 Sunday, winning his first TOUR Championship in a runaway, five-shot victory. Hovland rolled his Pro V1 in for birdie on each of East Lake’s final three holes, finishing off a bogey-free 63 that set the TOUR Championship record for low finish by a winner. It marked Hovland’s 11th-consecutive round in the 60’s and seventh round of 66 or better during the FedExCup Playoffs. His closing 10-birdie 61 to win last week’s BMW Championship, Hovland’s career-low on TOUR, is also the lowest final round ever shot during the FedExCup Playoffs. In his back-to-back wins, Hovland played the eight rounds in 36 under par. All week in Atlanta, Hovland was locked in, leading the field with 10.647 strokes gained tee to green. More than half of those came on approach shots (+4.730) and around the green (+1.103). No one hit more greens in regulation (58 of 72, 81%, T1) and he also ranked first in Scrambling (12 of 14, 86%) and Sand Saves (5 of 6, 83%). HOVLAND ON HIS PRO V1 GOLF BALL www.instagram.com/.../ “First of all, it gives me a lot of consistency around the greens. I like how it feels off the face. I like how I’m able to spin the ball around the greens. But at the same time, I don’t sacrifice anything to the full shots. When I hit a drive on a par-5 and I’m trying to get after it, I don’t have to worry about the spin creeping up too high. I can still hit a high launch with low spin and then if I missed the green in two, I can still hit a short-sided shot with a lot of spin. So I think just the versatility is the key with the Pro V1 ball for me – and especially in the wind because we do play in a lot of wind. And I think that’s kind of the biggest challenge. If you don’t have a good ball in the wind, it really plays a big difference. The consistency in the wind, knowing how much it’s going to curve in certain wind directions and stuff like that – it just plays really well for me.” “I think for me, when I hear or feel the clickier feel, it’s hard for me to get the right distance control because sound and feel does matter for how hard you feel like you need to hit it. And I just feel like the Pro V1 kind of stays on the face a little bit longer. It’s like you’re almost throwing it to the hole instead of it kind of shooting off the face a little bit more, even though that’s not what it does. But in my mind, that’s kind of how it feels like.” “I mean, I've played it since I was a junior. Going out fishing for lake balls, trying to find the Pro V1’s and just been playing those. Growing up in Norway, we had a cabin growing up about two hours away from Oslo. It’s a tree-lined kind of golf course in the woods and it had a lot of rivers, so that’d be a perfect spot to sit there after a member guest or something where everyone's just dumping Pro V1’s in the water. The next morning we’d be out there trying to catch as many as possible. Those would kind of be the balls that we played for the whole summer.” HOVLAND’S 'PERFORMANCE ALIGNMENT’ BALL MARKING Viktor Hovland , who marks his Pro V1 with a long, black line that he uses to help line up putts, is among the group of players who inspired the launch of the new Performance Alignment marking now available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. “I use a black line, because I cannot putt without this,” said Hovland, who used his line to roll in birdies putts of 10, 11 and 7 feet on his final three holes Sunday, as well as key 23-foot par saver on the 14th. “I literally cannot aim.” A long, straight line is one of the most common markings found on the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls that are put in play across the worldwide professional tours, helping players take dead aim and hit their start-lines with confidence. Titleist’s new Performance Alignment aid provides golfers with this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve. Available in black, red, blue and green, the Performance Alignment aid is designed with a subtle arrow shape, 105 degrees in length, custom printed on each golf ball opposite the Pro V1 or Pro V1x sidestamp. The marking is 60 percent longer than a standard Titleist sidestamp. “I’ve just never been good at just standing over the ball and being able to aim that way,” Hovland said. “I’ve found it’s really helped my putting, especially on the short ones, when there’s not too much break involved. I just did a blind test with a line on and then without a line, and I just aimed it miles better with a line on.” Read More: https://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/b/tourblog/posts/titleist-introduces-new-performance-alignment-on-pro-v1-and-pro-v1x-golf-balls LPGA TOUR | CPKC Women’s Open Megan Khang (Pro V1) earned her breakthrough LPGA victory, prevailing from a sudden-death playoff after pouring in a must-make birdie on the 72nd hole. Khang’s 3 on the par-4 18th got her to 9 under, matching Jin Young Ko’s (Pro V1) clubhouse lead and forcing extra holes. The 25-year-old found the fairway with her tee shot and the green with her approach, setting up a two-putt and a tournament-winning par. Over 72 holes of regulation play at Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club, Khang made 19 birdies, more than anyone in the field. KHANG ON HER PRO V1 GOLF BALL “I've used Titleist almost my whole golfing career from junior golf on, and it’s always been very consistent. I know what it's going to do for me. I think that alone, the confidence of knowing what my ball's going to do helps me perform my best.” “I would probably say any time I have a hundred-yard shot or in, I know whether or not if I give it a little extra juice, it’s going to spin back and check up or not. And I mean, everyone always says that those are the money shots and it’s no lie… It’s stuff that you’re going to have to do and rely on, and I think a ball’s a huge part of it.” DP WORLD TOUR | D+D Real Czech Masters Titleist Brand Ambassador Todd Clements claimed his first DP World Tour title Sunday in Prague, shooting a flawless final round 9-under 63 to win by one. Clements, playing a Pro V1x golf ball and TSR3 driver among his Titleist setup, began the day three shots back of the lead and went out in 30, birdieing Nos. 1-3 and 6-9. The Englishman made another string of birdies (Nos. 11-13) on the back nine to hold off Matt Wallace (Pro V1x) , who finished runner-up. “Given the circumstances that’s got to be the best round of my life. I’m over the moon,” Clements said. “Three shots to make up is a tough ask but I knew I was playing well enough to get in amongst it. I feel like I did my job on every shot and obviously the luck was with me today because I holed a few long ones.” What’s in the Bag? | Todd Clements Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver : TSR3 10.0° Utility Iron: U•500 4 Irons: 620 CB 5-9 Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 50.08F, WedgeWorks 54M, 58.08M Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 7.2 tour prototype SIX OF TOP 10 FINISHERS PLAY TITLEIST DRIVER, INCLUDING CHAMPION AND RUNNER-UP Titleist was the most played driver this week at the Albatross Golf Resort with 59 players (38% of the field). Six of the top 10 finishers played a Titleist driver , with Clements (TSR3) and the runner-up (TSR3) leading the way. Also gaming a Titleist driver: the No. 1 player in the 2023 PGA TOUR University ranking (TSR2), the Genesis Scottish Open runner-up (TSi3) and Yannik Paul (TSR3), along with another T4 finisher (TSR3). KORN FERRY TOUR | Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron Chan Kim (Pro V1) locked up his PGA TOUR card after winning in back-to-back starts on the Korn Ferry Tour. A week after breaking through for his first KFT title at the Magnit Championship, Kim shot four rounds of 66 or better (66-62-64-64) on his way to posting 28 under for the week, two shots clear of second place. In total control of his Pro V1 , the 33-year-old did not surrender a single bogey over 72 holes around Hillcrest Country Club (becoming the first player in Korn Ferry Tour history to go bogey-free for the week and win) and made five birdies and an eagle on Sunday to claim the trophy. “[Earning a PGA TOUR card] definitely means the world to me,” Kim said. “This is what I came here to do. That was a goal from the beginning of the year. I took the risk of coming over here to play instead of just playing in Japan. Yeah, to achieve the goal is great. Now I'd like to finish off strong in the last three.” U.S. Senior Women's Open Championship Trish Johnson (Pro V1) captured the fifth U.S. Senior Women’s Open Championship, posting 4 under to win by one shot. The Englishwoman shot the lowest round of the week on Saturday – a 5-under 67 – and remained steady on Sunday with a closing round of even par. Johnson had finished T2 in 2019 and third in 2018 before breaking through this week at Waverley Country Club. She is now exempt into the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club. KPGA | KPGA Gunsan C.C. Open Titleist Brand Ambassador Yubin Jang shot a final round 7-under 65, posting 20 under for the week and winning in a sudden-death, all-Titleist golf ball playoff. Jang, playing a Pro V1x golf ball, TSR3 driver and full bag of Titleist equipment , prevailed on the first extra hole, beating Galam Jeon (Pro V1x) for his first KPGA Tour victory. What’s in the Bag? | Yubin Jang Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSR3 9.0° Fairway Metal: TSR2 15.0° Utility Irons: 718 T-MB 2-3 Irons: 620 CB 4-5 and 620 MB 6-9 Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 52.08F, 58.08M Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5S JAPAN TOUR | Sansan KBC Augusta Young-Han Song (Pro V1) shot a final round 3-under 69 to post 17 under for the week and win by one. The 32-year-old South Korean made six birdies on Sunday to pull ahead from the chasing pack, breaking into the winner’s circle for the first time this season on the JGTO. ASIAN TOUR | St. Andrews Bay Championship The winner of the St. Andrews Bay Championship played a Pro V1 golf ball on his way to victory, prevailing in a grueling 10-hole sudden-death playoff. The champion made birdie on the 72nd hole to shoot 5-under 67 around the Torrance Course at Fairmont St. Andrews, posting 19 under and joining his opponent (Pro V1x) in extra holes. It took until the 10th playoff hole to break the deadlock, with the champion making a winning par to claim the title. Eleven out of the top 13 finishers on Sunday’s final leader board played a Titleist golf ball. U.S. Senior Amateur Championship At this week’s U.S. Senior Amateur, more players are trusting their performance to Titleist than any other brand – including the stroke-play medalist, who posted even-par rounds of 72-72 over the weekend at Martis Camp Club to head into Monday’s first round of match play as the No. 1 seed. Of the 156 players competing at Martis Camp Club, Titleist is the overwhelming #1 golf ball and most played driver , hybrid , utility iron , iron and wedge : 91% of the field (142 players) is teeing up either a Titleist Pro V1 , Pro V1x , Pro V1x Left Dash or AVX golf ball, more than 23 times the nearest competitor (6). Titleist is the most played driver with 56 in play (36% of the field). There are more Titleist iron sets (35, 22%) and utility irons (19, 63%) in players’ bags than any other brand. Titleist is also the most played hybrid (49, 31%). There are 259 Vokey Design gap, sand and lob wedges in play, more than four times the nearest competitor (62). What’s in the Bag? | 2023 U.S. Senior Amateur Medalist Golf Ball: Pro V1x Driver: TSR3 8.0° Fairway Metals: TSi 13.5° & 16.5° Utility Irons: U•500 3-4 Irons: 620 MB 5-PW Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 50 & 56 Putter: Scotty Cameron California Monterey putter. PGA TOUR CANADA | CentrePort Canada Rail Park Manitoba Open Titleist Brand Ambassador Hayden Springer shot a final round 66 to earn his first professional victory. Springer, gaming a Pro V1 golf ball and TSR3 driver, made 27 birdies for the week en route to a three-shot win and is now projected to move up to No. 7 in the Fortinet Cup standings. What’s in the Bag? | Hayden Springer Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: TSR3 8.0° Fairway Metals: TSR2 13.5°, TSR3 18.0° Irons: T100 • S 4-PW Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 50.08F, 56.10S, 60.08M CHINA TOUR | Guotai Cup Men's and Women's Professional Match Play Titleist Brand Ambassador Linqiang Li earned his second career China Tour victory and second win in just five starts this season. Gaming his Pro V1x golf ball and TSR2 driver among his Titleist setup, Li defeated fellow Titleist Brand Ambassador Enhua Liu , 1 up, in Saturday’s championship match. What’s in the Bag? | Linqiang Li Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSR2 9.0° Fairway Metal: TSR2 15.0° Utility Iron: T200 3 Irons: T100 4-PW Wedges : Vokey Design SM9 50°, 54°, 58° ... #TeamTitleist
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PGA TOUR | BMW Championship In absolute control of his Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, Viktor Hovland posted a 9-under 61 Sunday at Olympia Fields Country Club to claim his second win of 2023 and fifth-career PGA TOUR title, seizing the trophy with a final-nine 28 that included five approach shots inside 9 feet. His career low round on the PGA TOUR, Hovland’s 10-birdie finale set a new course record at Olympia Fields County Club. It’s also the lowest final round ever shot in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. Hovland led a 1-2-3 finish for Titleist golf ball players, with Matt Fitzpatrick (Pro V1x) taking second place. Six of the Top 7 and 16 of the top 21 played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x . “To win at a place like this and amongst the best players in the world, it’s pretty cool,” Hovland said, “and to do it that way, making seven birdies the last nine holes, and yeah, to beat those guys, that was pretty cool.” Hovland, who hasn’t missed a cut all season on the PGA TOUR (21-for-21), hit 58 greens in regulation (81%) over the four days at Olympia Fields, including his final nine. Seven of his final nine approaches finished within 15 feet of the hole. (The field’s average proximity for the week was 33’5”.) He made eight 3’s and gained 3.48 strokes with his approach play on the back nine Sunday. HOVLAND ON HIS PRO V1 www.youtube.com/watch “It's just something that I’ve always played. I remember growing up in Norway when we would in the summer at night, we would go out and fish for lake balls and try to find as many Pro V1's as possible.” “I just always grew up with the Titleist Pro V1 feel and always loved it. There was not a thought in my head that occurred, ‘Oh, I should maybe try a different ball.’ Why would I? I was really happy with the consistency. I think there’s always been this consensus that you go in the pro shop and you buy a sleeve of balls, you’re going to get the same ball as the last time you bought the sleeve of balls. I think that consistency gives you that reassurance that you know what you’re going to get.” “It's been number one for so long. I don’t think that’s a coincidence. So knowing that I have the best product when I go out there and play, I think that gives me confidence. I don’t have to wonder or think I’m giving shots away before I’ve even started the round. So I think that’s a nice thing to have with you.” HOVLAND’S 'PERFORMANCE ALIGNMENT’ BALL MARKING Viktor Hovland , who marks his Pro V1 with a long, black line that he uses to help line up putts, is among the group of players who inspired last week’s launch of the new Performance Alignment marking available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. “I use a black line, because I cannot putt without this,” said Hovland, who rolled in seven back-nine birdies Sunday, ranging from 19 inches to 12 feet. “I literally cannot aim.” A long, straight line is one of the most common markings found on the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls that are put in play across the worldwide professional tours, helping players take dead aim and hit their start-lines with confidence. Titleist’s new Performance Alignment aid provides golfers with this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve. Available in black, red, blue and green, the Performance Alignment aid is designed with a subtle arrow shape, 105 degrees in length, custom printed on each golf ball opposite the Pro V1 or Pro V1x sidestamp. The marking is 60 percent longer than a standard Titleist sidestamp. “I’ve just never been good at just standing over the ball and being able to aim that way,” Hovland said. “I’ve found it’s really helped my putting, especially on the short ones, when there’s not too much break involved. I just did a blind test with a line on and then without a line, and I just aimed it miles better with a line on.” Read More: https://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/b/tourblog/posts/titleist-introduces-new-performance-alignment-on-pro-v1-and-pro-v1x-golf-balls CHAMPION WINS WITH NEW U•505 UTILITY IRON The winner of the BMW Championship gamed a NEW Titleist U•505 3 utility iron which he put in play for the first time at this summer’s U.S. Open. He has carried a Titleist U-Series driving iron ever since the Tokyo Olympics, where he was looking for a high-launching option in an iron profile. For the player seeking increased launch and speed at the top end of their bag, the NEW U•505 is an extremely versatile, high-launching utility iron that now looks and feels dramatically better. NEW U•505 features an updated, clean design that inspires confidence at address, while the refined Max Impact Technology, re-engineered chassis and new Variable Bounce Sole work together to drastically improve feel and playability. The result is an extremely fast, forgiving and versatile utility iron. “Between all the changes that we made to U•505, the performance goal was to make all launch parameters across the face more consistent – from spin to launch to speed,” said Marni Ines, Director, Titleist Irons Development , Golf Club R&D . “And along with improving U•505’s playability, feel and looks were paramount. We worked extremely hard on fine-tuning sound on this iron so that impact feels fantastic. Along with that improved feel, U•505 also got an updated, tour inspired profile, so that from address, it presents a really clean and player-preferred shape.” Week in and week out, Titleist is the most played utility iron on the PGA TOUR, providing players an unparalleled combination of high launch, increased ball speed and forgiveness at the top end of their set. Read more: https://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/b/tourblog/posts/titleist-introduces-new-u-505-and-t200-utility-irons LPGA | ISPS Handa Invitational Titleist Brand Ambassador Alexa Pano birdied the third hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim her first career LPGA victory – on her 19th birthday. Gaming a Pro V1 golf ball, TSR3 driver and 14 Titleist clubs , Pano made five back-nine birdies Sunday to shoot 6-under 66 and post the clubhouse lead at 8 under. The LPGA rookie birdied the first extra hole and after a par on the second, birdied the 18th for the third time in four trips (including regulation) to claim the trophy. “I've been dreaming of this for so long, even just putts on the practice green saying, this is to win an LPGA event,” Pano said. “To finally have that putt and have that opportunity, it just exceeded my expectations and it was so much fun.” What’s in the Bag? | Alexa Pano Golf Ball : Titleist Pro V1 Driver : TSR3 8.0° Fairway Metals : TSR3 13.5°, 18.0° Hybrid : 818 H1 21.0° Irons : T100•S 5-9 Wedges : Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 50.12F, 54.14F, 58.12D Putter : Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 tour prototype PANO ON HER PRO V1 “I play the Pro V1 model, and I play that because it’s the best fit for me. I can rely on the spin with low and high shots and distance off the tee. I have a lot of confidence in that model. I’ve been using it basically my whole life. It’s really reliable and good for me.” “I’m a big feel player when I compete, so probably the feel of the Pro V1 [is most important]. Even trying other balls on a range or playing an alternate shot round, there’s nothing like the Pro V1, and I can rely on that feel when I’m playing and feel confident in what I’m hitting every time.” DP WORLD TOUR | ISPS Handa Invitational Daniel Brown (Pro V1) won his first career DP World Tour event in runaway fashion, posting a final round 69 to reach 15 under and win by five shots. The win comes in just the 20th DP World Tour start for Brown, who led the entire way after an opening 64. Brown has shown steady play all year in his first season on tour, making 16 of 19 cuts, recording three top-10s and more recently, turning in 12 consecutive sub-70 rounds. Eight of the top ten finishers played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball, including runner-up Alex Fitzpatrick (Pro V1) . KORN FERRY TOUR | Magnit Championship Chan Kim (Pro V1) claimed his first career victory on the Korn Ferry Tour, shooting a final round 8-under 64. Kim's final round, which tied for the low round of the day, featured four birdies and an eagle coming down the stretch on holes 12-18. His strong finish saw him reach 20 under par for the week at Metedeconk National and secure a three-shot margin of victory. Kim – who has won eight times on the JGTO – is now projected to move to No. 12 in the KFT season-long points list with the win. Thirteen of the top 15 finishers on Sunday’s final leader board played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball. PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS | Shaw Charity Classic Ken Duke (Pro V1) shot three rounds of 66 or better (66-64-66) on his way to posting 14 under and clinching the one-shot win. Duke made 18 birdies for the week around Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club while hitting 74% of his greens in regulation and getting up-and-down 79% of the time. With Duke’s victory, Titleist golf ball players have now won 14 straight Champions Tour events, as well as 18 of 19 total events this 2023 season. AMATEUR | U.S. Amateur Championship Trusting a Pro V1 golf ball, the 123rd U.S. Amateur Champion made history on Sunday at Cherry Hills Country Club, as his 4-and-3 victory in the 36-hole championship match made him just the second player in history to win both the U.S. Amateur and the U.S. Junior Amateur. The Alabama-native closed out the tournament with a winning-par 3 on the 33rd hole of the day of the all-Titleist golf ball final. Sunday’s match was one for the books, as both competitors shot matching 66’s around Cherry Hills’ difficult par-71 layout in the morning, all tied heading into the afternoon. After making six birdies in his first 18 holes, the eventual champion built a 2-up lead with four birdies in the first five holes of the second 18. He won three more holes before halving the last for victory. A win in Denver this week also makes it the third win this summer for the U.S. Am champ, as he was victorious in two of the seven Elite Amateur Golf Series events (Northeast Amateur, North & South Amateur). In addition to taking home the Havemeyer Trophy, this week’s champion receives an exemption into the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & C.C. as well as an invitation into the 2024 Masters and an exemption into the 2024 Open Championship, provided he remains amateur. TITLEIST SWEEPS EQUIPMENT COUNTS AT THE U.S. AM This week at Cherry Hills, Titleist was the overwhelming #1 ball and the most played brand in all major equipment categories: A total of 262 players teed up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball, more than ten times the nearest competitor (25) and 84% of the 312-player field. There were 132 players gaming a Titleist driver (43%), compared to 70 (23%) for the nearest competitor. The field's favorite model was TSR3 , with 78 in play this week. Titleist was the top choice in fairways (139, 38%) and hybrids (38, 43%), and there were 106 Titleist utility irons in play in stroke play (62%), more than five times the nearest competitor (21). 133 players were gaming Titleist iron sets , accounting for 42% of the field. Nearest competitor: 55 (18%). There were a total of 558 (61%) Vokey Design gap, sand and lob wedges in play, more than all other brands combined. On the greens, 115 players gamed a Scotty Cameron putter, compared to 67 for the next closest brand. Following two rounds of stroke play (one at Cherry Hills C.C., the other at Colorado Golf Club), 64 players out of the 312-player field advanced to match play. After the 36-hole cut: Fifty-one players played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (80%), compared to the nearest competitor (7).There were 27 Titleist drivers in play as well as 27 Titleist iron sets . Thirty-one players had at least one Vokey Design wedge in the bag. Seven of the eight competitors in the quarterfinal matches played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x, including the champion (Pro V1) and the runner-up (Pro V1x). Five of the eight quarterfinalists played a TSR3 driver, including the runner-up (TSR3 8.0°). The clear favorite among the best amateurs in the world, Titleist also swept the counts at last week's U.S. Women’s Amateur, as well as this year’s NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s National Championships, the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship, U.S. Four-Ball Championship and all seven Elite Amateur Golf Series events (Sunnehanna Amateur, Northeast Amateur, North and South Amateur, Trans-Mississippi Amateur, Southern Amateur, Pacific Coast Amateur, Western Amateur). ASIAN TOUR | International Series England Titleist Brand Ambassador Andy Ogletree won his third Asian Tour title in the past nine months, recording a final round 7-under 64 to win by seven shots. Ogletree – playing a Pro V1 golf ball and TSR2 driver among his Titleist set-up – extended his lead at the top of the International Series Order of Merit with his win this week in Newcastle. Each of the top eight finishers played a Titleist golf ball this week in England. What’s in the Bag? | Andy Ogletree Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver : TSR2 10.0° Utility Iron: U•505 3 Irons: 620 CB 5-9 Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 50.12F, 54.10S, 60.08M SUNSHINE TOUR | SunBet Challenge Titleist Brand Ambassador Malcolm Mitchell earned his maiden Sunshine Tour victory following a final round 66. Mitchell, gaming a Pro V1x golf ball, finished at 14 under, good for a four-stroke victory. This week at Wingate Park Country Club, 108 players (82%) teed up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball. PGA TOUR AUSTRALASIA | Northern Territory PGA Championship Titleist Brand Ambassador Daniel Gale won by four shots after closing with a final round 65 and posting 14 under. Gale gamed a Pro V1x golf ball, TSR3 driver, Titleist irons , Vokey wedges and a Scotty Cameron putter en route to victory at the Palmerston Golf Club. The win comes on the heels of a three-month stretch in the U.S., which was highlighted by a course-record 60 – and eagle hole-out on the 18th – in Monday qualifying for the 3M Open. Each of the top eight finishers played a Titleist golf ball while all players finishing inside the top five played a full bag of Titleist equipment . Titleist was the #1 ball and most played brand in all equipment categories, with over half the field playing a Titleist driver (57 players, 51%). What’s in the Bag? | Daniel Gale Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSR3 8.0° Utility Iron: T200 3 Iron: T100 4-PW Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 50.08F, 54.12D, 60.08M Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 S tour prototype ... #TeamTitleist
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Hey Team Titleist! We’re excited to announce the arrival of the new Performance Alignment aid available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls – inspired by the way many of the world’s best mark their Titleist. A long, straight line is among the most common golf ball markings across all levels of competitive golf and plays a significant role in helping players improve their aim and accuracy. Performance Alignment provides golfers this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve. Titleist golf ball players Celine Boutier , Matt Fitzpatrick , Wyndham Clark and Allisen Corpuz have all won major championships recently using an alignment line on their Pro V1 or Pro V1x. "It just takes away that little bit of doubt that you might have when you put your putter down behind the ball and you aren’t 100% sure where you’re pointing it,” said Pro V1x player and 2009 Open Champion Stewart Cink . “We work really hard on where we’re starting the ball on our putts. And the alignment line helps make sure it takes that one piece of variability out.” If you’re interested in learning more, check out some of the frequently asked questions we answered below: What is Performance Alignment? Performance Alignment is a custom-printed alignment marking now available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. The marking – featuring a subtle arrow shape, 105 degrees in length – is inspired by the long, straight line that many of the world’s best to use to mark their Titleist. Where is the Performance Alignment line printed on the golf ball? Performance Alignment is printed on each golf ball opposite the Pro V1 or Pro V1x side stamp. Is Performance Alignment available in different colors? Yes. It is offered in four colors: black, red, blue and green. What was the reason for offering Performance Alignment? From listening to golfers of all skill levels, one of the most common additions to a player’s Titleist is a long, straight line. Performance Alignment provides golfers with this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve. Which Titleist tour pros use a line? Among the many Team Titleist members who use a line on their Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball are Viktor Hovland , Lydia Ko , Will Zalatoris , Celine Boutier , Justin Thomas , Wyndham Clark , Matt Fitzpatrick , Allisen Corpuz , Billy Horschel , Danielle Kang , Sungjae Im , Patty Tavatanakit , Sahith Theegala , Joaquin Niemann , Mito Pereira , Leona Maguire , Gaby Lopez , Harris English and K.H. Lee . “I use a black line, because I cannot putt without this,” said Pro V1 player Viktor Hovland. “I literally cannot aim.” “I’ve just never been good at just standing over the ball and being able to aim that way,” Hovland said. “I’ve found it’s really helped my putting, especially on the short ones, when there’s not too much break involved. I just did a blind test with a line on and then without a line, and I just aimed it miles better with a line on.” Which models are offered with Performance Alignment? Performance Alignment is currently available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls. Are there other alignment aid options available? Yes. We continue to offer a wide range of alignment aid designs through the golf ball customizer on Titleist.com. When is Performance Alignment available? Performance Alignment golf balls are available now through Titleist.com in the United States and Canada only.
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Many of the world’s best players – including major champions Lydia Ko , Matt Fitzpatrick , Celine Boutier , Wyndham Clark and Allisen Corpuz – mark their Titleist golf ball with a long, straight line that helps them with alignment. Titleist’s new Performance Alignment aid – now available on Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, the overwhelming #1 ball on the PGA TOUR, LPGA and at every level of competitive golf – provides golfers with this tour-proven marking straight out of the sleeve. Available in black, red, blue and green, the Performance Alignment aid is designed with a subtle arrow shape, 105 degrees in length, custom printed on each golf ball opposite the Pro V1 or Pro V1x sidestamp. The marking is 60 percent longer than a standard Titleist sidestamp. “Performance Alignment emulates how many of the best players in the game mark their Titleist,” said Jeremy Stone, Vice President, Titleist Golf Ball Marketing . “The benefit of players marking their golf ball with an alignment aid – specifically a long, straight line – is evident across all levels of competitive golf and plays a significant role in helping them improve their aim and accuracy.” Additionally, Titleist offers more than 40 different alignment aid designs through custom order on Titleist.com. INSPIRED BY THE WORLD’S BEST A long, straight line is one of the most common markings found on the Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls that are put in play across the worldwide professional tours, helping players take dead aim and hit their start-lines with confidence. “I use a black line, because I cannot putt without this,” said Pro V1 player Viktor Hovland. “I literally cannot aim.” “I’ve just never been good at just standing over the ball and being able to aim that way,” Hovland said. “I’ve found it’s really helped my putting, especially on the short ones, when there’s not too much break involved. I just did a blind test with a line on and then without a line, and I just aimed it miles better with a line on.” Leona Maguire (Pro V1): “I start off with a blue line. I like a line on my ball for putting, for lining up my putts. I’ve done it for a long time now so it’s an essential part of my routine. Ally Ewing (Pro V1x): “I choose to putt with a black line. It helps me confirm my target and really put away the thought of where I’m rolling the ball.” Stewart Cink (Pro V1x): “To me, the alignment line, it just takes away that little bit of doubt that you might have when you put your putter down behind the ball and you aren’t 100% sure where you’re pointing it. We work really hard on where we’re starting the ball on our putts. And the alignment line helps make sure it takes that one piece of variability out.” A sampling of tour players who mark their Titleist with a long, single line: PGA Tour: Cameron Young , Will Zalatoris , Justin Thomas , Wyndham Clark , Matt Fitzpatrick , Billy Horschel , Sungjae Im , Viktor Hovland , Sahith Theegala , Joaquin Niemann , Mito Pereira , Harris English , Ryan Palmer , K.H. Lee , Stewart Cink and Scott Stallings . LPGA: Lydia Ko , Celine Boutier , Allisen Corpuz , Patty Tavatanakit , Pajaree Anannarukarn , Pauline Roussin , Nanna Koerstz Madsen , Alexa Pano , Leona Maguire , Gaby Lopez , Ally Ewing , Matilda Castren , Jodi Ewart Shadoff , Danielle Kang and Emily Pedersen . PRO V1 and PRO V1 x PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY The 2023 Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls set the standard for tee-to-green performance and consistency through advanced core technologies validated by the best players in the world. Pro V1 and Pro V1x are engineered with high gradient core designs that deliver lower long game spin for increased distance and a more consistent flight – helping golfers hit the ball longer and straighter while maintaining the Drop-and-Stop greenside control that Pro V1 and Pro V1x players rely on to play their best. Read more: Titleist Introduces New Pro V1 and Pro V1x Golf Balls AVAILABILITY Pro V1 and Pro V1x Performance Alignment golf balls are available to order through titleist.com and authorized Titleist retailers today in the United States and Canada only. PRICING MAP: $59.99 per dozen
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Improvements to the Tour-Proven T-Series Line Deliver Unrivaled Feel, Looks and Performance The next generation Titleist T-Series irons family establishes a new standard in iron engineering, reaffirming Titleist’s commitment to creating the world’s best irons while providing golfers with optimized performance options from their shortest to longest iron. The new tour-proven T-Series models – T100 , T150 , T200 and T350 – deliver unrivaled feel with effortless turf interaction in four tour-inspired shapes, each designed to maximize the three dimensions of iron performance: distance control, dispersion control and descent angle. “The new T-Series irons embody a unique approach to iron design and creation,” said Josh Talge, VP, Titleist Golf Club Marketing. “Down to the finest details, this new line delivers best-in-class performance with stunning aesthetics and feel. Each model has been designed to feel as good as it looks, look as good as it performs, and perform better than any iron we’ve created before it.” Titleist has been the most played iron on the PGA TOUR for 18 of the last 19 seasons, including each of the last nine, while T100 continues to be most played iron model by the world’s best since the first generation’s introduction on TOUR in 2019. All four new T-Series models, which debuted this summer at the PGA TOUR’s Memorial Tournament, have been played at the highest level of professional golf. Of the Titleist Brand Ambassadors currently playing on the PGA TOUR, approximately 80 percent are playing blended sets of at least two Titleist iron models, demonstrating the importance of custom fitting and optimization throughout the bag. “New T-Series irons raise the bar in terms of total performance. Players are always looking for iron performance to be more consistent,” said Marni Ines, Director, Titleist Irons Development , Golf Club R&D. “We want players to hit their distance as often as possible, we want players to hit their preferred flight as often as possible, and we want as tight a dispersion pattern as possible. Each new T-Series iron – from T100 all the way to T350 – feels outstanding, and all of them perform better across the board.” NOW AVAILABLE FOR FITTINGS The new T-Series irons will be available for fittings starting today and available in golf shops globally beginning Aug. 25. An authorized Titleist fitter will help determine the best combination of T-Series models to unlock the golfer’s ability to hit the golf ball more consistently closer to the pin. Golfers can find a Titleist fitting location beginning today by visiting https://www.titleist.com/locator?searchtype=fit . T100 | THE MODERN TOUR IRON For the better player who is looking for precision control and unrivaled feel from the TOUR’s most played model. Chosen by more touring professionals than any other iron in the world, T100 irons have been in the bags of the world’s best since its introduction in 2019. Players such as Jordan Spieth , Cameron Smith , Justin Thomas , Max Homa , Will Zalatoris , Sungjae Im and Tom Kim are among the many players to trust T100 models in their iron setups. PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY Improvements to the newest iteration of T100 are born out of the constant feedback and testing from some of the world’s best ballstrikers. A refined, forged dual-cavity construction in new T100 delivers a more solid feel at impact, and a new precision CNC face milling process results in more consistent contact and control. Enhanced Feel: T100’s dual-cavity forged construction features an updated and enhanced back bar, producing an even more solid feel at impact. Informed by modal testing and tour input, the new models are tuned to provide the same sensation and stability desired by the world’s best from a well-struck shot. Better Tungsten for Better Flight: With the use of dense D18 tungsten and a 2000° aerospace brazing process, Titleist engineers have eliminated weld points to be ultra-precise with CG placement. The result: all the benefits of modern engineered performance with a solid forged feel. Refined for Greater Control: In addition to improvements in body construction, new T100 features a new precision CNC face milling process. Complimenting a subtle shift in CG, the process now delivers more control and consistency in ball flight, especially between the fairway and the first cut. Effortless Turf Interaction: Collecting input from both tour pros as well as Vokey Design grind experts, Titleist engineers were able to improve T100’s Variable Bounce Sole by smoothing and softening its trail edge. The result is a faster move through the turf, even after contact. QUOTING MARNI INES: “We worked hard to enhance feel and performance in T100. We're still starting with forging, we're still starting with dual cavity construction. However, this has been completely re-engineered. By strengthening the back bar of T100, we were able to carve out material in the heel, toe, and face to save weight. This gives us greater control over CG placement and results in a better feeling, more forgiving iron with tightened dispersion. With the CNC face milling process, now we have a more consistent face, more consistent grooves, which gives you more consistent spin and distance.” STEEL FEATURED SHAFT: True Temper AMT Tour White Ascending Mass Technology: 3g per club (106-130g) Low launch, low spin GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: MCA Tensei White AM2 Ascending Mass Technology: 2g per club (94-108g) Low launch, low spin GRIP: NEW proprietary Titleist Universal 360 Grip PRICING: $200 MAP/club and $1,399 MAP/7-piece set (Steel); $216 MAP/club and $1,499 MAP/7-piece set (Graphite) T150 | THE FASTER TOUR IRON For the player who wants the exact precision and feel of T100 with increased speed, distance and forgiveness. Built on the same fully forged platform as T100, T150 is engineered to be faster and longer. Built with 2° stronger lofts compared to T100, T150 now features a more confidence-inspiring shape and improved forgiveness, all while retaining the same blade length and offset measurements as T100 for a true player-preferred look. PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY Sharing many of the tech features of T100, T150 delivers even more performance exactly where players need it. From its fully forged feel to slightly strengthened lofts, T150 offers outstanding touch and flight control. A refined Muscle Channel and updated shape blend under-the-hood performance with an inviting profile. Enhanced Feel & Consistency: Built for added speed, the all-new refined Muscle Channel in T150 is situated close to the face to create an even more solid feel at impact. The precision CNC face milling process eliminates imperfections on the surface, driving ultimate levels of consistency. Better Tungsten for Better Performance: Ultra-dense D18 tungsten and a 2000° aerospace brazing process gives Titleist engineers precision with CG placement, delivering outstanding MOI and launch dynamics to the player – all within a solid, fully forged design. Shaped to Suit the Player: Based on player input, T150 presents an optimized, confidence-inspiring topline. The slightly larger profile promotes forgiveness without sacrificing a compact, tour look. Effortless Turf Interaction: Improvements to the Variable Bounce Sole are also found in T150, with a softened trailing edge bringing a tour-level feel through the turf to the new models. QUOTING MARNI INES: “The main difference in T150’s construction versus T100 is the Muscle Channel through the back bar, which has been re-engineered. The Muscle Channel has been shifted forward towards the face, and our CG placement with D18 tungsten has allowed us, again, to create tighter distance control for this iron. We also listened to those players that felt as though the shape of T100•S was on the smaller side. With this iron, we took that feedback and increased the topline thickness and widened the sole, which also gave us the ability to drive the CG lower. Whether they’re playing T150 throughout the set or taking advantage of its performance through a blended set, players will get the ball speeds and launches they need throughout the bag with T150.” STEEL FEATURED SHAFT: Project X LZ Loading Zone Technology allows the player to load the shaft more for increased energy transfer while also getting a unique feel Low launch, low spin GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT MCA Tensei White AM2 Ascending Mass Technology: 2g per club (94-108g) Low launch, low spin GRIP: NEW proprietary Titleist Universal 360 Grip PRICING: $200 MAP/club and $1,399 MAP/7-piece set (Steel); $216 MAP/club and $1,499 MAP/7-piece set (Graphite) T200 | THE PLAYERS DISTANCE IRON For the player who wants added distance and forgiveness without compromising on looks, feel, trajectory or stopping power. Meeting a player-preferred profile with total performance and dramatically enhanced feel, new T200 represents the ultimate tour-proven players distance iron. “The looks and performance of the previous generation T200 was really a first of its kind,” Talge said. “To have a model look like a Player's iron but perform like a Game Improvement iron was a massive step forward, and that was reflected in the tour adoption of T200. But we knew in this generation if we could improve feel, while also pushing performance gains, we could take T200 to the next level, and that’s exactly what Marni and his team accomplished.” PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY The newest version of T200 features an unmistakable leap forward in feel. A completely re-designed internal structure takes T200 to a new level, with a more stable chassis, refined Max Impact Technology and a new dual taper face bringing tour-level feel and speed to this forged-face iron model. Enhanced Feel: Every update to T200 contributes to a more solid feel at impact across the face. A re-engineered chassis creates a stiffer structure and allows the refined Max Impact Technology to fit tighter against the new dual taper forged face. Better Tungsten for Better Scoring: Dense D18 tungsten and a 2000° aerospace brazing process affords Titleist engineers the ability to maximize performance in each club – from fast, high-launching long irons to accurate and forgiving short irons. Clean and Confident Shape: Despite the drastic updates inside T200, the popular, tour-inspired shape of T200 remains consistent. A clean look from address promotes confidence, and identical blade length and offset measurements to T100 and T150 create seamless transitions throughout blended sets. Effortless Turf Interaction: The variable bounce sole design, successfully introduced in T100 to give players preferred feel through the turf, has now been added to the T200 iron. Input from tour pros and Vokey Design grind experts were instrumental in perfecting the trailing edge design in T200, which works faster and smoother through the turf. QUOTING MARNI INES: “When we set out to improve T200, feel was the top priority for the project. Listening to our players’ feedback, we didn't change T200’s shaping. On the inside, everything changed. We re-engineered the chassis and moved the core support bar closer to the center of the face. We also re-designed the flange to which the polymer muscle is attached and altered the thickness of the polymer core. All that went into these changes stemmed from the goal of making T200 feel as good as it looks.” STEEL FEATURED SHAFT: True Temper AMT Black Ascending Mass Technology: 3g per club (95-116g) Mid launch, mid spin GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: MCA Tensei Blue AM2 Ascending Mass Technology: 2g per club (74-88g) Mid launch, mid spin GRIP: NEW proprietary Titleist Universal 360 Grip PRICING: $200 MAP/club and $1,399 MAP/7-piece set (Steel); $216 MAP/club and $1,499 MAP/7-piece set (Graphite) T350 | THE ULTIMATE GAME IMPROVEMENT IRON For the player who wants high launch, exceptional distance and forgiveness they can count on. High, far and forgiving, T350 is the best performing, best looking and best feeling Game Improvement iron to bear the Titleist script. PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY With an all-new hollow-body construction inspired by the tour-proven T200 chassis, the T350 maximizes speed and forgiveness through refined Max Impact Technology, a new dual-taper forged face and dual tungsten weighting. The advanced engineering trusted on tour can now be experienced by all players, especially those requiring launch and distance. “T350 is the best Game Improvement iron we’ve ever made. The performance – high, far, forgiving – speaks for itself, and when you add the feel and looks, it really sits in a class on its own,” Talge said. “To see our most forgiving iron model be put in play on tour really proves the versatility of this entire line and shows that the performance benefits from an iron like this is not limited to just one kind of player.” True Player’s Construction: Designed to be larger and more forgiving than T200, T350 gives players maximum forgiveness while retaining a pure player’s feel at impact. New levels of performance and feel are driven by the new multi-material, hollow-body construction, directly inspired by T200’s chassis. Better Tungsten for Better Results: Continuing to bridge the gap between the Player’s iron and the Game Improvement iron, T350 features the same dual-tungsten weighting found in T100, T150 and T200, which further promotes solid feel paired with maximum forgiveness. Fast Across the Face: Refinements and reinforcements to Max Impact Technology couples with a new dual-taper, forged face to impart tremendous speed across the entire hitting surface. T350’s face design promotes long and consistent carry distances on on- and off-center strikes, resulting in predictable and playable distance. Effortless Turf Interaction: Consistent with T100, T150 and T200, T350 also incorporates the variable bounce design as well as refinements to the trailing edge which have been meticulously crafted to optimally flow through the turf, making each strike feel even better. QUOTING MARNI INES: “The overall construction for T350 represents a massive step forward from the previous generation. We’ve gone from a one-piece cavity back construction to this forged, dual-taper face and hollow-body construction. T350 benefits from a re-vamped Max Impact core support, which we moved closer to the center of the face. The entire chassis has been stiffened, which helps to dampen vibration. We moved from a single tungsten weight to heel/toe tungsten weighting, which gives T350 a bump in MOI. With all these changes, we’ve created a platform that is all-around better performing versus the old model. It’s faster across the face, it flies higher, and it has tighter dispersion.” STEEL FEATURED SHAFT: True Temper AMT Red Ascending Mass Technology: 3g per club (94-106g) High launch, high spin GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: MCA Tensei Red AM2 Ascending Mass Technology: 2g per club (54-68g) High launch, high spin GRIP: NEW proprietary Titleist Universal 360 Grip PRICING: $200 MAP/club and $1,399 MAP/7-piece set (Steel); $216 MAP/club and $1,499 MAP/7-piece set (Graphite) T SERIES ON TOUR Since their debut this summer on the PGA TOUR, new T-Series models have become a mainstay in bags across the worldwide professional tours. Cameron Young was one of the first players to game new T-Series models in competition, adding new T100 4-5 irons to his blended set the first week they were available. QUOTING YOUNG: “I probably like the way that the T100s go through the ground better than, say, an MB, because I'm pretty steep and I take some big divots. Just the shape of that sole and just the little extra width I think really helps me in the longer irons, helps me get it up in the air, just helps me take the divots I want to... But [the T100 and MBs] look so similar. Especially when you hit one solid, they feel so much the same. I don’t get to that part of the bag and say, well, I really want to hit 6 because it’s the MB. It’s almost the other way around sometimes. “Where you notice the difference is when you miss one. With the T100s, it just works out better than when you miss an MB. But I feel like they really just fit me well in that part of the bag. They do what I want out of that 4- or 5-iron. I want them to go high. I don't want them to be curving all over the place. I don't need to work them really hard left to right, right to left. I just want them to be a little bit more simple and I think that's where they fit in for me.” “I think the work [R&D puts in] to make them feel consistent throughout the line from an MB all the way up through some of the bigger heads I think, one, creates a consistency that you need to know what you're going to get because that way, you know what you're looking for in that strike. Two, I think the way these new ones feel, the new T100s are unbelievable. They feel so much like a blade. Just to know that it’s going to be that rewarding when you do get it right is something that obviously, you strive for.” Both Tom Kim and Cameron Smith put new T-Series in play for the first time at the U.S. Open at The Los Angeles Country Club. Smith (T100 5-9 irons) went on to finish solo 4 th while Kim (T200 3 iron, T100 4-9 irons) finished T8, his best finish in a major championship to date. QUOTING TOM KIM: “The feel was just so much better than the ones I've used. And to be honest, I’ve gone through three sets of T100s, and every time I hit the new ones, I kind of question, ‘Man, can it get any better?’ And for some reason it does.” KIM ON NEW T200: “The sound just completely changed, especially, not when you hit it good, but the mishits, the sound was really similar to the solid ones. The ball flight didn't change much, and obviously the ball flight of it, where the curve was and everything was really similar to my good shots.” Also gaming a new T100 4 iron is Titleist Brand Ambassador Davis Riley : QUOTING RILEY: “I hit it and I was like, ‘I could game this thing immediately.’ And it’s crazy how similar the look is over the ball [to the MBs]. The top lines are so tight, but just the feeling through impact, and that’s why I love the MB so much is because it’s got that really good turf interaction and feel. But, with these T100s, I was like, ‘These are pretty similar. I could game these pretty immediately,’ and it was really cool. And it might be a thing where I might throw a couple more T100s in there just because I feel like they're so similar, and I’m getting that very similar feel and turf interaction. And if you’re doing that, I don't see why not.” Peter Malnati put a blended set of T100 (5-9 irons) and T200 (4 iron) in the bag at the Memorial. The next week, he also added a T350 long iron to his set. Also among those now gaming new T-Series: Justin Thomas (T100 4), Byeong Hun An (T200 3, T150 4-5), Jordan Spieth (T100 4), Antoine Rozner (T100 3-5), Ben Taylor (T100 4-9), Beau Hossler (T200 5), Lee Hodges (T100 4-6) and Garrick Higgo (T100 4-9). The third-ranked player in the Rolex Women’s World Ranking has a new T200 5-iron in the bag. Jordan Spieth (T150 3) and Max Homa (T200 2) also added new T-Series long irons to their bags at The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. TITLEIST IRON FITTING METHODOLOGY Titleist believes in a holistic approach to its irons which includes three key dimensions: Distance Control, Dispersion Control and Angle of Descent. Every T-Series iron is designed for maximum performance in these three areas: Distance Control: We look to maximize carry distances while maintaining an even and consistent 5 mph gap in ball speed between clubs, sometimes using a blended set of irons or including a utility or hybrid to achieve this ideal gapping. Dispersion Control: Analyzing left to right variance across different models and mixes, we fit you into a set of irons that will keep you closer to your target and in prime scoring position more often. Descent Angle: Great stopping power is the key to creating more scoring opportunities. We work to ensure that your final setup always keeps your ball coming down steep enough to stop quickly, measured against an optimal descent angle for every loft, from the shortest to longest iron in your bag. BLENDED SET OPTIMIZATION Of the Titleist Brand Ambassadors currently playing on the PGA TOUR, approximately 80 percent are playing blended sets of at least two Titleist iron models, demonstrating the importance of custom fitting and optimization throughout the bag. With the goal of providing players optimal distance gapping between clubs and sufficient green stopping ability throughout the bag, Titleist has introduced all-new long iron fitting tools to help all golfers find their ideal T-Series setup. The introduction of 4 and 5 irons into T-Series fittings will allow fitters to evaluate the following three metrics: Ball speed gaps: Golfers should see 5 mph gaps between clubs. Peak height: Players should be able to maintain consistent peak height between long irons and the 7 iron. Angles of descent: Long iron landing angles should be no lower than that of the 7 iron. 4 iron fitting tools: T100 AMT Tour White S300 T150 Project X LZ 6.0 T200 AMT Black S300 T350 AMT Red S300 5 iron fitting tools: T100 AMT Tour White S300 T150 Project X LZ 6.0 T200 AMT Black S300 T350 AMT Red S300 T350 Tensei Red Regular (Graphite) Golfers can find a Titleist fitting location by visiting www.titleist.com. ... #TeamTitleist
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The introduction of the new Titleist U•505 and T200 utility irons provides golfers with enhanced feel and improved accuracy in two tour-proven shapes engineered to create more scoring opportunities from distance. Week in and week out, Titleist is the most played utility iron on the PGA TOUR, providing players an unparalleled combination of high launch, increased ball speed and forgiveness at the top end of their set: The new U•505 – available in 1, 2, 3 and 4 irons – is an extremely versatile, high-launching utility iron that now looks and feels dramatically better. The new T200 utility – offered in 2, 3 and 4 irons – provides more solid feel across the face for the player seeking utility iron performance in a tour-preferred compact profile. “Both new U•505 and new T200 build on the success of their predecessors and feature key refinements in feel and playability,” said Josh Talge, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing . “With this line, we have created two high-launching, forgiving and fast utility iron options that feel incredible. We have continued to drive performance while also putting a priority on exceptional feel through the strike. Combine that with an ultra-clean look, and you arrive at the new U•505 and T200 models.” “With the new U•505 and T200 utility irons, we have two distinct models that both offer the long-iron player distance, height, and consistency across the face,” said Marni Ines, Director, Titleist Irons Development, Golf Club R&D . “For golfers seeking the ultimate option to deliver launch and forgiveness in a larger profile, U•505 is the perfect long iron for that player. Others want the benefits of a utility iron packed into a more compact, player’s shape. T200 is that club. Crafted with extensive tour feedback and input, both models are designed to look remarkably clean at address while feeling and performing exceptionally, blending seamlessly into the rest of the player’s bag.” The new U•505 and T200 utility irons will be available for fittings starting today and available in golf shops globally beginning Aug. 25. U•505 | UTILITY PERFORMANCE, IRON FEEL For the player seeking increased launch and speed at the top end of their bag, new U•505 is an extremely versatile, high-launching utility iron that now looks and feels dramatically better. PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY New U•505 features an updated, clean design that inspires confidence at address, while the refined Max Impact Technology, re-engineered chassis and new Variable Bounce Sole work together to drastically improve feel and playability. The result is an extremely fast, forgiving and versatile utility iron. Tour-Validated Looks: Inspired by feedback from tour players, U•505 now features a shorter blade, sitting even cleaner behind the ball and eliminating distraction. Enhanced Feel: Titleist engineers refined Max Impact Technology and added dampening in the muscle plate to guide the frequencies at impact to impart the feel that a discerning player looks for from a well-struck shot. Improved Off-Center Accuracy: With an all-new stable, re-designed chassis and an even lower CG position, U•505 maintains speed and stability on strikes across the entire hitting surface. U•505’s new single taper face improves performance towards the heel to tighten dispersion and sharpen distance control. Effortless Turf Interaction: With the help of tour pro feedback and input from the grind experts at Vokey Design, U•505 now integrates the Variable Bounce Sole along with a softened trailing edge to allow a faster move through the turf, bringing a scoring iron refinement to the longest clubs in the bag. QUOTING MARNI INES: “Between all the changes that we made to U•505, the performance goal was to make all launch parameters across the face more consistent – from spin to launch to speed. And along with improving U•505’s playability, feel and looks were paramount. We worked extremely hard on fine-tuning sound on this iron so that impact feels fantastic. Along with that improved feel, U•505 also got an updated, tour inspired profile, so that from address, it presents a really clean and player-preferred shape.” GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 80g/90g Dual Torsional Design – optimized torque and maximum stability Mid launch, mid spin PREMIUM GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: Graphite Design Tour AD-DI Hybrid Shaft – 85g #1 played hybrid shaft on the PGA TOUR Mid launch, low-mid spin PREMIUM GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ Hybrid Shaft – 95g #1 played hybrid shaft on the PGA TOUR Low-mid launch, low spin GRIP: NEW proprietary Titleist Universal 360 Grip Golf Pride Z-Grip (Premium Grip) PRICING: $269 MAP/club (Featured Graphite), $399 MAP/club (Premium Graphite) T200 UTILITY IRONS | THE TOUR’S DISTANCE IRON For the player looking to increase launch and speed in their longest irons, without sacrificing a compact profile. Featuring the same technology as the new T200 irons, but offered in 2, 3 and 4 iron heads (17°, 20°, 23° of loft, respectively), T200 utility irons are engineered to be a high-launching and forgiving option at the top end of the bag. T200 is the most played utility iron on the PGA TOUR, as its tour-inspired shape (featuring the same blade length and offset measurements as T100 and T150) and all-around performance makes it as simple as ever to blend into a mixed set. PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY The new T200 utility iron features an unmistakable leap forward in feel. A completely re-designed internal structure takes T200 to a new level, with a more stable chassis, refined Max Impact Technology and a new dual taper face bringing tour-level feel and speed to this forged-face iron model. Enhanced Feel: Every update to T200 contributes to a more solid feel at impact across the face. A re-engineered chassis creates a stiffer internal structure and allows the refined Max Impact Technology to fit tighter against the new dual taper forged face. Better Tungsten for Better Scoring: Dense D18 tungsten and a 2000° aerospace brazing process affords Titleist engineers the ability to maximize performance in each club – from fast, high-launching long irons to accurate and forgiving short irons. Clean and Confident Shape: Despite the drastic updates inside T200, its popular, tour-inspired shape of T200 remains consistent. A clean look from address promotes confidence, and identical blade length and offset measurements to T100 and T150 create seamless transitions throughout blended sets. Effortless Turf Interaction: The variable bounce sole design, successfully introduced in T100 to give players preferred feel through the turf, has now been added to the T200 iron. Input from tour pros and Vokey Design grind experts were instrumental in perfecting the trailing edge design in T200, which works faster and smoother through the turf. QUOTING MARNI INES: “With T200 utility irons, our primary goal was to enhance feel. With so many players playing T200 in their longest irons, we wanted to build an iron that would feel as solid as the rest of a mixed set, while improving upon the speed, forgiveness, and launch that T200 is known for. With the changes we made to T200’s chassis and Max Impact Technology, we were able to dial in this improved feel without sacrificing the performance benefits that come from its multi-material, hollow-body construction.” GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 80g/90g Dual Torsional Design – optimized torque and maximum stability Mid launch, mid spin PREMIUM GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: Graphite Design Tour AD-DI Hybrid Shaft – 85g #1 played hybrid shaft on the PGA TOUR Mid launch, low-mid spin PREMIUM GRAPHITE FEATURED SHAFT: Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ Hybrid Shaft – 95g #1 played hybrid shaft on the PGA TOUR Low-mid launch, low spin GRIP: NEW proprietary Titleist Universal 360 Grip PRICING: $269 MAP/club (Featured Graphite), $399 MAP/club (Premium Graphite) ... #TeamTitleist
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May 25th, 2011 I just finished my 4th and final season of college golf so a round of golf was not ideal at the time just being so burned out. But this was a round of all rounds I wanted to ask my playing partner if I could have his daughters hand in marriage, so one more round could be mustered out before the clubs needed to go away for a much needed break. I showed up to the course 10 minutes to spare and ran to the putting green and first tee area. Opened the bag to grab a sleeve of my beloved Pro V1x golf balls just to roll a few and prepare myself for the dewy greens. To my surprise, not a dang ball to my name in my golf bag. Ran up the stairs to the pro shop, ask the kind gentleman for a sleeve of Pro V1x, high numbers if you’ve got em. His reply was an underwhelming and petty gesture as he pointed to the window area where a few sleeves of Titleist NXT and NXT Tour balls lay. Of course I’m like, what is goin on here its my biggest day ever, trying to just manufacture a solid round of golf to impress my future father in law with no desire to do so. Like I said I just got done playing 250+ days a year for years straight trying to compete at the highest level a golf course was the last place I wanted to be at this time in my life. I buy the Titleist NXT Tour sleeve and head out to meet on the first tee. I get off to a good start with kick in birdies on 2 &3 and I was 2 under without having to use a ballmark. Now I am looking a little closer at these NXT golf balls and wondering what I was worried about. Of course my soon to be Father-in-law is talking PGA Tour dreams because he has never seen anything like this before. I set the cruise control on and we approach the 128 yard yard 8th hole. Just a perfect pitching wedge I took dead aim over the bunker. As the ball landed I remember hearing, “oh yeah that should be good” as the ball vanished behind the elevated bunker lip. We pull up the golf cart and my father-in-law heads to the cabbage with weed waker in hand to try and find his ball. I meanwhile can’t help but to contain myself. As I exit the golf cart I see my pitch mark 3 feet right in front of the hole… but no golf ball. I immediately knew what had happened as I let my father in law finish his hole. After his 5 or 6 shots are complete he asks where my bell was. I lean over and point down. It was my first hole in one ever after 10+ years of serious golf. I wanted to go straight to the bar but for a college kid money was tight and it was still the wee hours of the morning. To say the least I finished the round 4 under 68, got the girl and a story of a lifetime. RIP Todd Kamps, and thank you Titleist NXT Tour.
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PGA TOUR | 3M Open Titleist Brand Ambassador Lee Hodges – playing a Pro V1 golf ball and bag full of Titleist equipment , including his TSR2 driver and NEW T100 irons – used four days of precision ball-striking and short game control to win his first PGA TOUR title by seven shots, the TOUR’s second-largest margin of victory since 2019. The 28-year-old closed out the first wire-to-wire victory this season on the PGA TOUR (and the first one in 3M Open history) with a 4-under 67 at TPC Twin Cities that included two Sunday eagles on the par-5 6th and 12th holes, each set up by his TSR2 9.0° driver and TSR3 15.0° fairway metal, and then converted with his NEW Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 putter. It was a shot making week for the books for Hodges, who opened the tournament with bogey-free rounds of 63-64 and never looked back, setting the event’s new scoring record at 24 under par. He ranked first in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green, gaining more than 12 shots (+12.383) on the field while making a field-best 25 birdies. Hodges, who plays a combo set of NEW T100 (4-6) and 620 CB (7-9) irons along with four Vokey Design SM9 wedges, led in SG: Approach (+9.393), while hitting 81% greens in regulation (58 of 72). He also gained more than a stroke off the tee (+1.769/T27) and around the green (+1.218/27th). Hodges was just as locked in on the greens, gaining more than six shots (+6.196) with his NEW GOLO 6 to rank 4th. With the win, Hodges moves to No. 33 in the FedEx Cup Points Standings and is projected to jump to No. 54 in the Official World Golf Ranking, the highest position of his career. What’s in the Bag? | LEE HODGES Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: TSR2 9.0° | Fujikura Speeder 757 Evolution 6 TX Fairway Metal: TSR3 15.0° | UST Mamiya LIN-Q Red M40X 8F5 X Hybrid: TSR3 21.0° | KBS TOUR 95g Prototype Graphite Hybrid X Irons: NEW T100 4-6 | KBS TOUR C-Taper 130 X and 620 CB 7-9 | KBS TOUR C-Taper 130 X Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 52.08F, 56.10S, 60.04L | KBS TOUR C-Taper 130 X (46-52), KBS Tour Hi-Rev 2.0 Wedge 125 S (56-60) Putter: NEW Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 tour prototype MOVE TO PRO V1 A ‘GAME CHANGER’ FOR HODGES www.instagram.com/.../ A longtime Titleist golf ball player, Lee Hodges was in complete control of his Pro V1 this week in Minnesota, leading the field with 12.383 strokes gained on the field from tee to green, 2.4 more shots than second place in that category. Last season, Hodges began his PGA TOUR career playing Pro V1x , which he had used to earn his card through the Korn Ferry Tour. He made the move to Pro V1 following a range session with Fordie Pitts of Titleist Golf Ball R&D at the 2022 Byron Nelson. “Lee had always been an X guy, but had been starting to fight a little trajectory and spin,” Pitts said. “So we went from X to V and it just brought him right back down, into the right window with the right amount of spin. The V, with that lower flight and spin, just fit him better and he'll tell you it’s been a game changer.” “I’ve never found a better golf ball,” Hodges said earlier this season at The American Express. “It’s perfect.” HODGES WINS WITH NEW T100 IRONS www.youtube.com/watch Lee Hodges was one of the first players in the world to hit the NEW T-Series T100 irons, which made their debut earlier this summer at The Memorial. Hodges, who plays a mixed set of T100 and CB irons, was on the range early Monday morning at Muirfield Village with Titleist tour reps, testing his NEW T100 4, 5 and 6 irons for the first time. “That 6-iron might be the best club I've ever hit, in my whole life,” Hodges said after one of his strikes. “I may just lay up to 6-iron...” Hodges, who is 37th on TOUR in approaches from 200-225 yards, put the new irons immediately in play that week on his way to a T12 finish. This week at the 3M, Hodges gained more than nine shots on the field on approach shots (+9.393) and 81% greens in regulation (58 of 72). “They’re fantastic (the T100’s). They still launch the ball really high, which you need with the higher irons, and are very forgiving for off center strikes,” Hodges said. TSR DRIVER & FAIRWAY = TWO SUNDAY EAGLES FOR HODGES Lee Hodges played four key shots during the final round at TPC Twin Cities – two with his TSR2 9.0° driver and two with his TSR3 15.0° fairway metal – that resulted in two of the biggest 3’s (and eagles) of his career: On the par-5 6th, Hodges hit his TSR2 driver 300 yards down the right side of the fairway, 257 yards from the hole. He pulled his TSR3 3-wood and took aim, over the water hazard, directly at the flag. His Pro V1 came to rest 11 feet, 2 inches from the hole. On the par-5 12th, his TSR2 driver split the fairway, 306 yards downrange, leaving him – once again – 257 yards to the pin. He went right back to his TSR3 15-degree and went flag-hunting. His Pro V1 took two small bounces and rolled to 2 feet, 8 inches. “Anytime you hit two 3-woods inside 10 feet you're being pretty aggressive,” he told the media after the round. “Those were two of the greatest shots I ever hit.” “I had the exact same number both times and in the exact same wind. I just had to hold a little 3-wood. And it was 257 both times. I just had to get it up in the air and hold it and I did it pretty well.” Hodges on his TSR driver: “It’s really added some distance to my game and I’ve really got accuracy with it, too. So that’s the best of both worlds.” “Feel-wise, there’s a little more feel off the face (with TSR). Kind of more like you can hear it and see it come off. It comes off pretty hot. It's still solid in the middle, but the misses kind of seemed like it stays on the golf course a little better. Golf’s a game of misses. You've heard that a million times. But if my misses can stay in the fairway or closer to where I’m looking, you’re going to play better golf.” Hodges on his TSR fairway: “Forgiveness, long off the tee. When you need to, you can launch it high and land it soft. This club has been unreal.” HODGES BRINGS NEW GOLO 6 PUTTER TO WINNER’S CIRCLE Lee Hodges gained more than six shots (+6.196) on the field with his NEW Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 tour prototype putter, a new model he put in play for the first time this season at the Waste Management Open. The rounded compact mallet, with a mid-bend shaft and new dual-milled face technology, is sized in between the previous GOLO 5 and 7 models. “Biggest thing players like is the round shape combined with a really clean top line,” said Scotty Cameron tour rep Brad Cloke. “What that does is it gives players some freedom on big, breaking putts when they get on some slopey greens on tours. Lee Hodges is one player that mentions that since going to the GOLO 6, that has helped him with breaking putts, helps him kind of see the line, feel the line a little bit better as opposed to getting locked in.” LPGA | The Amundi Evian Championship Celine Boutier (Pro V1x) claimed her first career major championship title in a runaway, posting a final round 3-under 68 to finish at 14 under, six shots clear of second place for the largest margin of victory in a women’s major in eight years. Conquering high winds, precarious hole locations and firm conditions, Boutier was the only player to shoot all four rounds in the 60’s (66-69-67-68), making 19 birdies while surrendering just five bogeys all week. Boutier, who got her Pro V1x up-and-down 75% of the time (12 of 16) around the Evian Resort Golf Club, now leads the LPGA Tour in both Scrambling and Bogey Avoidance for the year. It marked the second win of 2023 and fourth career LPGA title for Boutier, who became the first French player to win on home soil at the Evian Championship. “It's everything,” Boutier said. “Like I said, it's definitely like the biggest dream of mine. If I was going to win one tournament it had to be Evian. Yeah, I just really did not expect it to be this week.” www.instagram.com/.../ CHAMPIONS | The Senior Open Alex Cejka (Pro V1x) birdied the second hole of an all-Titleist golf ball playoff to earn his first Senior Open and third career senior major championship title after conquering a week of extreme conditions. On a second consecutive day in which no player was able to break par around the wind- and rain-swept Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, Cejka shot a final round 76 to post +5 for the week and force extra holes with Padraig Harrington (Pro V1) . After both players traded birdies on the first extra hole, Cejka’s two-putt birdie on the second clinched the title. “I can't believe I'm standing with the trophy here,” Cejka said. “Seeing all those great names on the trophy, coming in here with all the pictures and everything, all the guys who won it before me, now holding it myself, it's surreal.” KORN FERRY TOUR | NV5 Invitational presented by Old National Bank Titleist Brand Ambassador Trace Crowe earned his first career Korn Ferry Tour title, emerging from a two-hole playoff. Crowe shot a final round 66, his fourth score of 66 or better this week at The Glen Club (66-64-63-66), to equal the 25 under total posted by Patrick Fishburn (Pro V1) . The two exchanged birdies on the 561-yard par-5 18th on their first extra hole. On their second trip down 18, Crowe sealed the victory with a par. Gaming his Pro V1 golf ball, TSR driver and fairway, NEW T100 irons and SM9 wedges, Crowe led the field in birdies (30) and only dropped shots on four holes all week. What’s in the Bag? | Trace Crowe Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: TSR2 10.0° Fairway Metal: TSR3 13.5° Irons: NEW T100 4-9 Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 50.08F, 54.10S, 60.08M SUNSHINE TOUR | FNB Eswatini Challenge Peter Karmis (Pro V1x) claimed his seventh career Sunshine Tour title, turning in a final round 2-under 70 to win by one shot. The 42-year-old opened the week at the Nkonyeni Lodge and Golf Estate with a 6-under 66, following it up with back-to-back rounds of 70 to reach his winning 10-under total. Five of the six players finishing T3 or better played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball, and 82% of the field (100 players) relied on a Titleist golf ball for the week. AMATEUR | U.S. Junior Amateur Championship The 2023 U.S. Junior Amateur Champion, gaming his Pro V1 golf ball, closed out the championship match in style, making birdie on the 35th and 36th holes to win 2-up and clinch the title. The winner shot rounds of 74-70 in stroke-play qualifying to earn a spot in match play, before defeating six different opponents over 118 holes on his path to victory. Saturday’s 36-hole final was a back-and-forth match, as just five holes were tied in the first 18. Weather pushed the match’s conclusion to Sunday after 25 holes, with the eventual champion 1-up at the restart. Five more holes were traded back and forth before the winner’s back-to-back birdies on Nos. 17 and 18 to close out his opponent. With the win, the champion receives exemptions into the 2024 U.S. Open to be held at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2 as well as the 2023 and 2024 U.S. Amateur Championships (Cherry Hills Country Club and Hazeltine National Golf Club, respectively). TITLEIST TOPS COUNTS AT U.S. JUNIOR Titleist was the overwhelming #1 golf ball and top choice of players in all major equipment categories at the U.S. Junior Amateur. Of the 264 players that teed it up at the Daniel Island Club, more of the game’s best juniors used Titleist golf balls , drivers , fairways , hybrids (T1) , utility irons , irons , wedges and putters than any other brand, with all four semifinalists playing a Titleist Pro V1 and three of the four trusting Titleist equipment from tee to green: The #1 ball in golf is the #1 choice of players competing on the game’s biggest stages. More than 80 percent of the field chose to play a Titleist golf ball with 214 players (81.1%) gaming a Pro V1 , Pro V1x or Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball, including seven of the championship’s eight quarterfinalists and all four semifinalists. That’s 10 times more than the nearest competitor (21/8%). Titleist was the most played driver with 118 players (45% of the field), building further upon the momentum of the Titleist Speed Project and the performance of Titleist drivers on the PGA TOUR and at every level of competitive golf. The U.S. Junior’s most popular driver model, played by more than one-quarter of the field? TSR3 (67 players). Titleist was also top choice in fairway metals (120/38%) and hybrids (29/35%/T1). Three of the four semifinalists had a TSR driver and fairway in the bag. Sixty percent of the utility irons in play were Titleist models (85), more than six times the nearest competitor (14/10%). The clear favorite among U.S. Junior competitors is T200 . Three of the four semifinalists gamed Titleist irons, the PGA TOUR’s longstanding most played irons, with a total of 101 Titleist iron sets in play (38.3%) this week in South Carolina, compared to 52 (20%) for the nearest competitor. The most trusted model at the U.S. Junior, as well as on the PGA TOUR? T100 . The most trusted wedge for nearly two decades running on the PGA TOUR, Vokey Design gap, sand, and lob wedges accounted for 59% (466) of the wedges in the field and more than all other brands combined. Scotty Cameron (110/42%) was once again the field’s most trusted putter brand, compared to 58 (22%) for the nearest competitor (49), with three of the four semifinalists using a Scotty. The most popular models in play at Daniel Island: Phantom X 5.5 and Newport 2 . AMATEUR | Pacific Coast Amateur Championship Making his second-ever Elite Amateur Golf Series appearance, the winner of the 56th Pacific Coast Amateur Championship trusted his Pro V1 golf ball en route to a final round 62 and a victory in extra holes. The champion, whose bogey-free 8-under final round matched the competitive course record at Capilano Golf and Country Club, traded pars with his opponent on the first playoff hole before two-putting for birdie on the second to clinch the win. By tournament’s end, he was one of just four players to shoot four rounds under par (69-69-67-62, -13). ... #TeamTitleist
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Playing golf with my son-in-law and 4 of his friends. Two groups of three. Duke University Golf Club, tee box on hole number 4. The second group is on tee box number 5 just behind and above the green on hole Number 4. Being the old guy (65), I did not have honors. The first player hit his ball to the left of the pin and short. He said "Perfect, short and left." "Leaves me an uphill and rather straight put. With the info and knowing that I have been hitting a little short I chose a club longer and aimed left of the flag. The ball hit the front of the green and left of the pin. The ball started a slow roll with a left to right arc. Rolling about 25 feet and just before it stopped in dropped in the hole. Was an amazing experience to have that happen with that group of guys. Good Times!! www.titleist.com/.../eur5554mk1kjbfoeobwv
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I golf with a group of guys early mornings Saturdays and Sundays, this Sunday 6/19/22 was fathers day. We were having a fun, fast paced round, when we came to hole 16 at The Purple Hawk CC. This hole has water and trees and sand, I aim at the pin and let er rip. The ball looks good and the group is like its in the hole, I was like I bet its close. We walk up there and it was in the hole! So exciting to get a hole in one on fathers day with a bunch of friends. www.titleist.com/.../kco6pfujpoxcco6g9c0w www.titleist.com/.../zisicwomkvaiv8begpee
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On the 10th of June 2023, I had my first ever hole-in-1. I am 42 years old and have been playing golf since I was 12, so it's only taken me 30 years! I am a 13 handicapper who played awfully for the first 4 holes. I was +10 after 4!! I wanted to walk off but I would never do that. I was discouraged with my golf walking onto the 5th tee. The shot at the 5th is to play the right side of the green and let the ball run off the slope to the middle of the green. That's where I aimed; it was the first good shot I hit. The ball landed on the right side of the green and made its way across the green. In my head, I kept thinking that's going to be close but never did I think it would go in. It kept rolling and then it hit the pin and dropped!! What a feeling!! My first ever ace and I was on cloud 9! My playing partners were ecstatic! The group in front were on the next tee and they were delighted to see it go in. The group behind were on the fairway next to the green and saw it go in as well. I was a legend for a moment! I message the wife to let her know straight away. She replied "No wonder with the amount of golf you play!" www.titleist.com/.../wbu3gx9ls9xxnrhizrya
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July 5, 2023 Highlands Golf Course Lincoln NE. I was paired with Husker legend Ron Kellogg. We got to the first par three at hole 4. It was 172 yards down hill. I was 4 over par with a bogey and a triple. Strong left to right wind from the north. Ron hit first and his got taken by the wind. He warned me about the wind so I aimed about 5 yards left of my aiming point with my 7 iron. I was aiming at a left green side hill so it would bounce to the pin. I hit a high shot that made me immediately say “be good”. I didn’t know if it was going to make the green. But it hit the hill I was aiming for with a great bounce. In relief I went to grab my tee. When I stood up the ball appeared to go behind the pin. Ron shocked said “you just made it. You just made a hole in one” I didn’t believe him and said I think it’s behind the pin. As we drove down to the green there was no ball behind the pin. I got up to the green and recording the ball in the hole. I hit a Pro V1x that I found on the range before my round. It was a great birthday present. www.titleist.com/.../yyhbsfn1z1kzr0uqcx4m
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Should you be told at the age of 7 that your life will be faced with obstacles and hurdles because of a condition beyond your control, does that mean you can’t do everything in your power to meet the challenges? Should the actions and the words seep out of you a little more slowly than one would expect, does that mean you harbor any less passion? At every step of his beautiful life, Marcus Narcisse has faced those questions and the answer has always been the same. No. No. Unequivocally no. Let him put his autism in perspective: “I don’t like the word ‘disability.’ I don’t see it that way. My brain works very well. Slowly, but it works. That comes with the package. I’m still a loving person. I’m still me.” And what sits at the heart of this gentle, 30-year-old, is a burning passion for golf that is on par with yours and mine. He loves the game, but it’s how and why he fell for golf that should tug at your heart. “When I was diagnosed with autism, my mother (Marie) told me that I was very bright, but I had to take my time with things. She would always tell me, ‘Take your time, Marcus.’ “When I discovered golf, she encouraged me. It was such a natural game; I could go at my own pace. I fell in love with it.” At a time when the world of pro golf is inside out and obscene piles of money are obnoxiously being seen as testaments to the game’s wealth, Marcus Narcisse’s saga accentuates the rich character possessed by many people within golf’s borders. “I just believe that he has a powerful story to be shared and that golf is a game for everyone,” said Mary Lou Bohn, President, Titleist Golf Balls. “To invite and include everyone to love this game is what matters.” Bohn came to know Narcisse through a friend, Mike Curtin, whose introduction to the young man was owed to the Lee Elder Internship program during the U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Mass. Narcisse’s application for the internship might have frightened some people away knowing that he had autism, but cheers to folks at The Country Club for opening their arms. “And thanks to Kamille (Ramos, the USGA’s Director DE & I Culture and Community) and her team for making me feel welcomed,” said Narcisse. “It was a very touching week for people so selfless to see me as a person, not someone with a disability.” If you get the sense that Narcisse made an impact at the U.S. Open as real as Matt Fitzpatrick’s victory, you’re correct. “He has such a high golf IQ,” said Curtin, who spent some of his volunteer hours helping Narcisse get through large crowds. “He tugged at your heart.” Nick Lussier, the head golf professional at Shawnee CC in Delaware, Penn., knows that better than most. You could say that it’s about a 25-mile ride from East Stroudsburg State University to Shawnee CC, but that isn’t what Lussier thought about when he met Narcisse for the first time. He marveled at the seemingly insurmountable odds Narcisse had overcome, a child with autism who had gotten his bachelor’s degree at East Stroudsburg and was now pursuing his masters. “Knowing that he comes from a part of New Jersey (Orange) where you don’t get these opportunities very often, he is very aware,” said Lussier. As one who has an autistic brother who is involved in Special Olympics back in Rhode Island, Lussier leaped into the opportunity to interview Narcisse, who had applied for a job at the club. “His passion for golf shines,” said Lussier, who has found perfect roles for Narcisse on a part-time basis, mostly helping with junior camps. “Nothing deters Marcus. When he meets an obstacle, he goes in another direction to find a way.” During his free time when Marcus Narcisse can move at his own pace, he loves to chip and putt. That is the casualness of golf that his mother always loved for him. But it was on those Saturdays as a young boy when he traveled to Montclair Golf Club with his father, Paciene, the club’s locker room attendant, where he first came in touch with the game. “Our neighborhood was bad and my father didn’t want me to get in trouble,” said Marcus. The golf course was a sort of sanctuary for Marcus, as it was for an older brother, Kasem, who would caddie, a profession that still takes him winters to Calusa Pines GC in Naples, and to Baltusrol in the summers. “The head pro saw me pick up a club and he taught me how to hold it. That is where I learned about golf.” But even with passion, one requires a compass. For Marcus, that was Marie Narcisse, like her husband, an immigrant from Haiti. “She was my best friend. She believed in me and she gave me the confidence to believe in myself,” said Marcus. When she died of cancer several years ago, Marcus Narcisse thought of quitting college, then changed his mind. “She was a Super Hero to me and I had made a promise to her to finish college, so I did.” He didn’t stop there, either. “It was weird, but I wasn’t satisfied,” so he got his masters in behavioral analysis. “Like I said,” laughed Lussier, “he’s a special human. Nothing will stop him.” Which is why after the U.S. Open concluded at The Country Club, Narcisse asked if he could be part of the volunteer force at the first annual U.S. Adaptive Open at the Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. “I encountered so many people with challenges, all I could do was cry,” said Narcisse. “They made me so proud.” Committed to being an advocate for the disability community and being “a strong promoter of using golf to unlock the potential of youths with disabilities,” he said, Marcus Narcisse will continue to bask in those calm moments on the putting green and the quiet pursuits to get better as a golfer. “I want to bring this (mission) to a wider audience. All we are asking for is to enjoy the game like everyone else. I want to be a beacon of light.” This article was originally published on Power Fades by Jim McCabe on June 7, 2023. More from Jim M c Cabe "I have a passion for playing golf that is surpassed only by my passion for writing about people who have a passion for playing golf, for working in golf, for living their lives around golf. Chasing the best professional golfers around the world for The Boston Globe, Golfweek Magazine, and the PGA Tour for more than 20 years was a blessing for which I’ll be eternally grateful. I’ve been left with precious memories of golf at its very best, but here is a takeaway that rates even more valuable – the game belongs to everyone who loves it. 'Power Fades' will be a weekly tribute with that in mind, a digital production to celebrate a game that many of us love. If you share a passion for golf, sign up down below for a free subscription and join the ride. And should you have suggestions, thoughts, critiques, or general comments, feel free to pass them along." Cheers, Jim McCabe jim@powerfades.com ... #TeamTitleist
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The most demanding major of the year, The United States Open, gets underway this week, marking the first time since 1948 that the national championship has been contested in Los Angeles. Los Angeles Country Club will welcome the golf world to the heart of Beverly Hills, where players will battle over the club's renowned North Course. Designed by George Thomas in 1927, the layout winds through a shallow canyon and courses along and across a dry barranca that can be both visually intimidating and strategically taxing. The North Course demands creativity and rewards players who can use the terrain, not fight against it. Picking the player who will best respond to LACC's unique examination is anyone's guess, but one thing is certain – more players will trust a Titleist Pro V1 or Pro V1x than any other golf ball at the 123rd U.S. Open. At Los Angeles Country Club, there will be an almost dead-even split between those who play a Pro V1 and those who tee up a Pro V1x . You may wonder, 'Why do players trust two different Titleist golf balls. Isn't one model better than the other?' The answer is no. Players are unique and different players need different performance from their equipment. We design different golf ball models so players can get the individualized performance they need – without adjusting their technique or shot selection to make one ball work. To illustrate how important it is to play the golf ball that best fits your game, consider two prominent Titleist golf ball players in the field this week – U.S. Open defending champion, Matthew Fitzpatrick and 2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, Sahith Theegala . Both players enjoyed distinguished amateur careers. Matthew captured the 2013 U.S. Amateur (at The Country Club in Brookline, MA – the same site as his 2023 U.S. Open victory!) and in 2014 became the first player since Bobby Jones in 1930 to hold low amateur titles at The Open Championship and U.S. Open at the same time. Sahith was an All-American at Pepperdine University and he capped off his collegiate career by becoming just the fifth player to sweep the top awards in 2020—the Haskins Award, the Jack Nicklaus Award and the Ben Hogan Award. Both Matthew (306.5 yard avg.) and Sahith (303.1 yard avg.) are long off the tee. They're both exceptional putters and scramblers. And they both have the ability (and affinity) to curve their iron shots at will. It wouldn't surprise anyone if either of these players triumphed at the U.S Open this week, but their approaches to playing the game are markedly different. Matthew is a highly analytic golfer who relies heavily on statistical data and the careful notes he takes to track his performance and progress. "I have stacks of notes at home," he told us. "I keep my notes from the golf course and then I'll keep notes in practice as well. And then any other thoughts that I might have, I'll write them in my yardage book as the week goes on and go through them the following week when I've got more time to process. "I was talking to Eduardo Molinari, my stats guy, and just in passing I said, 'Oh yeah, it's only a yard.' And he said, 'Well, a yard is the difference between going in the bunker or winning a major.' So, I think that's kind of the level of detail that I'd like to get to, because he's right, and it's something that I believe in too. You've got to be precise. The idea of Aim Small, Miss Small. For me, that's been really important in all the analytics that I keep track of. Over time, these small little numbers, they add up and they make it easier to figure out how to practice, how to create new goals and what levels you need to get to, to have success." We asked Matthew how this relates to the golf ball: "It's vital that every single shot you hit, you know it's going to be within a same window. And for me, that's what the Pro V1x does. All balls have deviation, but I feel like Titleist is much tighter than the rest. I think that's why the best players tend to have the most success with a Titleist golf ball. A good example, distance control is massive. If you are pin high all the time, if you're pin high and five yards right, you've got a 15-foot putt. If you're five yards past and five yards right, then you've got like a 25-foot putt, so there's a big difference there. And that's what it means to be precise and why it’s so important to play the best ball. To be able to perform at your highest level possible. And I think if the ball can't do that, then obviously you're missing some serious opportunities to have success." In contrast to Fitzpatrick's deliberate process, Sahith Theegala's game relies more on intuition and inspiration. In his practice sessions he'll typically hit shots spontaneously, mixing in 30-yard cut shots and high draws as the mood moves him. He's also fond of hitting shanks on purpose during warm-ups at big events. Does he do this to psych out his fellow competitors? To see the puzzled looks on their serious faces? Sahith wouldn't say. What is clear, though, is that it feeds his healthy sense of humor and helps him keep the game in perspective. A high ball, high spin player, Sahith benefits from the lower flight and lower spin that Pro V1 offers, compared to Pro V1x. But perhaps the biggest factor in his ball selection equation is feel. "I just really like the feel of the Pro V1," Sahith explained. "For me, short game is kind of where I feel the golf ball the most, and I just love how the V feels like it sticks on the face, just a hair, and I just feel like I have ultimate control around the greens. And with the longer shots, I've always been a high spin player. So the Pro V1 kind of lets me not worry about spinning it too much, which is great." During golf ball testing, Sahith, like many players, took a close look at greenside performance. He also hit many shots from off the fairway, focusing on shots where it's crucial to have sufficient spin. "I will not mess with performance around the green or out of the rough," Sahith said. "You're going to miss fairways and if you can't control your ball out of the rough, you're in big trouble. I play with so many amateurs who think they need low spin, when in fact, they need just the opposite. You see their drives diving out of the air and these shots that squirt eighty yards sideways out of the rough. If you're not a high spin player, you need to make sure your golf ball is providing spin for you." This year, we're celebrating the 75th consecutive year that Titleist will be the #1 golf ball at the U.S. Open. What does that mean to players? "It's crazy to think about," Sahith said. "That's three times my age. It tells me that Titleist isn't settling just because they're number one. They're always trying to push the boundaries and trying to make their product better. It gives me the utmost confidence." "75 years certainly adds to my confidence. I think it is so important to have the best equipment that's going to help you perform your best and I feel like the golf ball for me is a very, very significant part of that. It's the one thing I don't think I can ever see myself changing from." • • • Thanks to Matthew and Sahith and good luck to all of #TeamTitleist at the 123rd U.S Open! Matthew Fitzpatrick | Why I Play the Titleist Pro V1x www.youtube.com/watch Sahith Theegala | Why I Play the Titleist Pro V1 www.youtube.com/watch
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I recently served as a Rules Official for the Iowa Girls High School class 2A state golf championship tournament held at the American Legion Memorial Golf Course in Marshalltown, Iowa. In advance of the event I got to preview the course by playing it on May 24, 2023 with fellow rules official Mike Casey and two members of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Robin Madole and Ginny Horsfield. I played the round with a 2021 Titleist ProV1 yellow ball. On the par 4 5th hole I got a great surprise when my second shot from 140 yards with a 7-iron found the green left of my aim line and then rolled into the hole for an eagle two. Things became surreal when we got to the 16th tee. Mike pointed out a friend in the foursome on the nearby 12th tee who'd recently aced the par 3 9th hole here. I asked Mike what the tradition is at the Legion Course when one makes a hole-in-one? He didn't answer, but went over to visit the foursome on the 12th. I teed up the ball, took dead aim at the flag, and noticing how quiet the group on 12 had gotten as they watched me set up, let go with my best swing of the day -- the ball going high and straight at the flagstick. As it came down on the green one of the fellows shouted "go in the hole". And then it did! The high-fives were bedlam. And I was left pretty speechless for the rest of the round. The ball went to a safe place in the bag and now rests comfortably on my trophy shelf. Mike told me on the way to the next hole that the tradition at their course was for the player to give the others in the foursome each $100. But he couldn't keep a straight face for long after saying it. The ensuing bar tab for the seven witnesses was not onerous. They were all very polite and took it easy on me. :) I finished the round with an even par 70, scored with twelve pars, four bogies and no birdies! I wonder, how many times that has happened? The photos attached include one of my three playing partners, Mike, Robin and Ginny. If anyone who reads this knows the odds of one golfer making a long eagle and a hole-in-one in the same round I'd like to hear it. This was the second hole-in-one in my life, both made with Titleist ProV1's. www.titleist.com/.../mgjjpqpzrfcj8euqjoc9 www.titleist.com/.../oswicrhx5629r5a905sk www.titleist.com/.../vmllzlewgm6wsbdefwgc
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A few Thursdays ago, it was the 1st week of the new golf league year at Beavercreek Golf Club (Beavercreek, Ohio). I hadn't played a ton due to the weather being pretty crappy for most of the late-winter/early-spring, so I my expectations were kinda low. I birdie the first hole (no. 10) after hitting a solid "fairway finder" drive that left me with just a lob wedge in. I proceeded to double the par-5 11th to take me back to +1. I parred the 12th and was feeling pretty decent for it being the first week of league play. The par-3 13th was next and the pin was in a tricky spot in the back-right portion of the green. The wind was a little into and off the right, which made it a little tougher to go at the pin. The hole is listed at 157, but it's about a club downhill. I choked down a little on a 9-iron and aimed for the right side of the green hoping wind would drift the ball back a bit. I struck a solid shot that started right where I aimed and it drifted a little left as it was in the air. My partner/teammate, Mike, said, "go a little," but I thought the distance looked pretty spot on. My ball landed about 5-6 feet short, took one bounce and went IN!! Once the ball landed it happened so fast. I threw my club a few feet in front of me, did some sort of jumping high-five/fist bump with Mike and then went over to our playing competitor to get some love, but he's a pretty subdued guy. I was in a bit of shock, so when we got down to the green I didn't take a pic or anything. I was looking for my ball mark, but the greens were pretty firm so it took me a minute to find it. I grabbed the closest to the pin marker - as nobody was gonna get inside me that day - and waited till the other two were done with the hole. I sent my dad, girlfriend, and a few others a text while heading to the next tee. On the 14th, I lost my tee ball, topped a 5 wood after taking a drop and ended up make a triple (great way to follow up an ace). I parred out and shot 38 (I'm around a 10 hcp, so pretty solid), but I was thinking to myself, "that should have been my career low 9-hole score tonight." I walked into the bar and bought a round for everyone from the league that was still hanging around and that quickly changed my tune. "Dude, you just made your 2nd career hole-in-one, shot 38, won your match, won closest to the pin, probably won a skin, who cares about not breaking par," I said in my head. It was definitely one of the more interesting rounds I've played as I could have had at least one more birdie. I'm just hoping it won't take almost 20 years before I make my 3rd ace!
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On the day of a round, I often make the joke: "You know, today could be the day I get a hole-in-one!" Yesterday was that day for me and the ironic part is that I didn't even make that joke. Every Tuesday, I play in a casual league with my work buddies. We're more focused on enjoying ourselves than our scores, but we still have a little friendly competition. I was in the first group out of four - Our job was to set the pace so we could finish before the sun went down and get in while the clubhouse kitchen was still open. I double bogeyed the first 2 holes, but I'm an 18 handicap so that's not all that surprising. On hole 3, one of the guys shot the pin at 153 (scorecard said 160) and I cracked a joke about "better play it 153 and not 154, that changes things" - A jab at my own skill level since I would hit the same club regardless and don't have much distance control at that. I took aim almost at the pin, but mainly just trying to give myself the most room to miss and still be in a good spot. Before stepping up, I thought "Get your hands deep so you can turn through and make that draw swing." I don't have much ability to intentionally shape the ball, but I knew I had the best chance of making clean contact if I remembered those swing cues. I put a clean, relaxed swing on it and the ProV1 took off just a hair to the right of the pin, worked a bit left and then plunked down what looked like a yard left of the pin. As the ball started to roll back right toward the hole I started to hope that it really was as good as it looked. Then it disappeared. We ran to the carts and floored them up to the green while grabbing our phones to record the moment in case it had actually gone in. As we approached the green I jumped out as we skidded to a stop, threw my phone to my partner, and told him to start filming. I started talking through the shot to the camera as I jogged up to the hole. My excitement grew as I realized I couldn't see my ball anywhere on or around the green, but I still couldn't believe it. Once I saw the ball in the hole it was pandemonium - Our celebration could be heard from 2 holes away as the neighboring groups called over to congratulate me. I sent the video to my other golfing friends and family, but especially to my dad and grandpa since they shared their love of the game with me. Of course, I bought my group a round of shots from the beverage cart before we finished up the round. That ProV1 was retired forever and I was already thinking about the bar tab I was going to put up with my whole league following me into the clubhouse. My league mates flowed into the clubhouse and I opened up the tab and started ordering beers - Thankfully, I was sure to win a skin on that hole so that would help cover the tab. I posted the video on Instagram and it's been amazing to have friends, regardless of how long it's been or if we've even ever played a round together, celebrate such a special moment. There's a beautiful connection between everyone who plays golf, and I've seen the best of it in the past 24 hours. Getting a hole-in-one is something that all golfers dream about and fantasize that someday it just might happen to them. Yesterday was that day for me, and I'll never forget it. www.titleist.com/.../bgwvdlyccupsq2kmr8xr
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At a High School Golf Meet last Friday in Iowa Falls, IA, Colton England used his driver on the par-four third hole and fired a hole-in-one. He was aimed right at the green, which is pretty much how he always play this hole. At first when he hit it he thought he was out of bounds. There were a couple spectators and coaches down there and they started shouting while he was waiting to hit a provisional. He didn't know what happened until he got to the hole. His Coach Greg Winters watched the whole thing happen, and could tell by Colton's swing that he was going over the trees where he usually hits it out of bounds. Coach Winters watched the ball bounce on the fringe, take three hops, and fall in the hole. According to the Highland Golf Club manager this is the first ace on this hole ever in the Clubs history. www.titleist.com/.../hgawaclrsrmsgodhymfv
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LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR | Aramco Saudi Ladies International Lydia Ko (Pro V1x) earned her third win in her last four worldwide starts, capturing her second LET title by one shot. The No. 1 player in the Rolex Rankings closed in 4-under 68 to win in her first start of 2023. KO ON HER PRO V1 x “Consistency is super important. That’s a big goal of mine, personally, to be more consistent. And if you’re unsure, and sometimes [your golf ball] takes a little bit more wind, sometimes it doesn’t take enough wind, then you’re questioning yourself. And I’d say it’s pretty hard out there without having to deal with all of that.” “I changed to the Pro V1x, and I think it’s a really good balance for me around the green with short game and being able to spin it. Also in the long game, it puts me at a right range within 2,000 to 2,500 RPM for my driver spin, and then works out good for my irons as well. So, I think it’s a good balance for me to have a ball that I can believe in, and I know that it’s going to react pretty similar on similar conditions. I think it’s a huge bonus as a player.” “I’ve used the Titleist ball for a really long time and I can speak from my experience that every time I’ve tried something new I’ve been able to see a difference, and I just love how it is the #1 golf ball. It’s not just an advertisement. It is something that I believe and something that I really trust. The golf ball is such a crucial part of the equipment standpoint and in the game.” CHAMPION WINS WITH NEW TSR DRIVER The champion at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club earned Win No. 3 with her new TSR3 driver in the bag. She switched to the new driver from her prior generation TSi3 model at the Amundi Evian Championship in July, following a fitting with J.J. Van Wezenbeeck , Titleist’s Director of Player Promotion , having seen increased ball speed with more consistent spin. In her last start at the LPGA’s 2022 season-ending CME Championship, she put on a stellar performance off the tee, hitting 53 of 56 fairways (94.6%) over the four rounds while averaging 270 yards. In her first 11 starts with the new TSR3, she has recorded three wins and eight finishes of T5 or better. In addition to her driver, she also plays NEW TSR2+ 13.0° and TSR2 18.0° fairway metals, a T200 5-iron, four Vokey Design SM9 wedges and Scotty Cameron putter. What’s in the Bag | Rolex World No. 1 Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: NEW TSR3 9.0° | Mitsubishi Kurokage XD50 S Fairway Metals: NEW TSR2+ 13.0° | Mitsubishi Kurokage XD60 S and NEW TSR2 18.0° | Mitsubishi Diamana PD60 S Iron: T200 5 | AeroTech SteelFiber FC 70 Wedges: NEW Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 48.10F, 54.10S and WedgeWorks 58.04L | AeroTech SteelFiber FC 80 Putter: Scotty Cameron P5 GSS tour prototype (center shaft) PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS | Chubb Classic Playing a NEW Pro V1x golf ball, Bernhard Langer birdied five of his final seven holes to win by three shots and equal the all-time PGA TOUR Champions record with Win No. 45. The oldest winner in the tour’s history, the 65-year-old Langer closed with a bogey-free 7-under 65 to make it back-to-back Chubb Classic titles. He ranked first in Scrambling for the week at Tiburon Golf Club (92%) and was 4-for-4 in getting his Pro V1x up-and-down from the bunker. “Yeah, there’s been a lot of talk… for the last few years, and there’s a lot of pressure, especially today when you get this close,” said Langer. “Then you have thoughts running through your mind, and you're going, wow, you're this close, you don't want to lose it now. But that's the wrong stuff to think. You've got to just focus on one shot at a time… I drove it very well, hit a lot of fairways, a lot of greens, and fortunately did better than anybody else.” THREE IN A ROW FOR NEW PRO V1 & PRO V1 x With Langer’s victory, NEW Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball players have won each of the first three events of the new 2023 PGA TOUR Champions season, with Steve Stricker (Pro V1x) and Stephen Ames (Pro V1) claiming the previous two events. PGA TOUR | Genesis Invitational Titleist Brand Ambassador Max Homa , playing a NEW Pro V1 golf ball and full bag of Titleist equipment , posted rounds of 64-68-69-68 to finish runner-up at 15 under par and earn his third finish of T3 or better in four starts to begin 2023. In seven appearances this season on the PGA TOUR, Homa has claimed a pair of victories and finished outside the top 20 only twice (his worst finish is T39) while climbing to No. 2 in the FedEx Cup Standings. His finish Sunday also moved him into No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking, his highest ever position in the OWGR. Three of the top 4 players at Riviera gamed a Titleist golf ball and 14 Titleist clubs, with three of the top 5 playing a 2023 Pro V1 or Pro V1x : Homa (Pro V1) , Will Zalatoris (Pro V1x) and Keith Mitchell (Pro V1) . In total 86 players teed up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x model at The Riv, more than five times the nearest competitor (16). HOMA’S DIALED IN WITH 2023 PRO V1 The Genesis Invitational marked Max Homa's third start playing the NEW Pro V1 golf ball. Over those three events, Homa is a combined 31 under par with one victory (Farmers Insurance Open), one runner-up (Genesis) and 10 rounds in the 60’s. He has been inside the top-5 of the leader board after 7 of his last 12 rounds while averaging 0.75 strokes gained on approach shots per round – nearly double the amount of strokes he gained on approach shots per round last season (+0.38). Following Sunday’s final round at Riviera, Homa is now in the PGA TOUR’s top-5 in Scoring Average (69.327), Strokes Gained: Total (+2.264) and Birdie Average (5.11). Homa made the switch to NEW Pro V1 in the days leading up to the Farmers Insurance Open. Before heading to Torrey Pines, Homa visited the Titleist Performance Institute in nearby Oceanside, where he worked with Titleist’s Director of Player Promotions, J.J. Van Wezenbeeck , and his swing coach, Mark Blackburn , to ensure his setup was dialed in for the upcoming stretch. It was during this session that Homa began testing the 2023 Pro V1 golf ball, putting the new model through its paces from wedges to driver. “In that scenario, we want to hit every wedge shot he’s going to hit, so it’s a full one, it’s a partial one. When we get to a 7-iron, we want to hit multiple shots of, ‘Hey, what’s your big 7-iron? What’s your short 7-iron?’ “ Van Wezenbeeck said. “We want to go to those shots that they’re going to hit in a tournament. We’ll move targets around, we’ll call shots, we’ll ask for a shot up against a wind. So he saw just how stable the golf ball was in the wind, and so it was a good testing day to be able to see all the different shots he would hit, but also in those wind conditions.” Advanced core technologies in NEW Pro V1 help lower long game spin without sacrificing short game spin, something that caught Homa’s eye as he looked to decrease his driver spin numbers. “When we got to the driver, we had an opportunity where he could use a little less spin, and speed’s always welcome – and we saw a little more speed, a little less spin,” Van Wezenbeeck said. With demanding tour setups requiring high-flying approaches that stop quickly on firm greens, however, the group started to focus in on the spin rates and performance with his longer irons. Testing showed that the 2023 Pro V1 allowed him to hit a higher, more stable ball with the stopping power required to hit it close. “While he’s not necessarily a high launch guy, he can get a little spinny,” said Fordie Pitts of Titleist Golf Ball R&D . “The new ball keeps that spin in a controllable area. He did have one concern when he was working at TPI, his 4-iron. Obviously with 4-iron you’re not generating a lot of spin with that club. The concern was, is that going to be a little too hot? His coach, Mark Blackburn just said, ‘Well hit one higher.’ And he hit one higher and sure enough it went up in the air and he’s like, ‘I’m good,’ and goes on to win the tournament.” That performance was highlighted during the final round of Farmers, where he used to his T100•S 4-iron to set up two key birdies on the par-3 11th and 16th holes. On the 213-yard 11th, Homa hit his approach to 12 feet, 8 inches and rolled in the putt for his fifth birdie of the day. He was trailing by a shot when he stepped to the tee at the 227-yard par-3 16th, the most difficult hole of the final round which was playing almost a half-stroke over par. There had been just one birdie made there the entire day. Homa took aim, then watched his 2023 Pro V1 fly toward the flagstick, stopping just 15 feet, 1 inch from the cup. It was the closest approach of the day on No. 16. He made the putt to get to 6 under for the day and 12 under overall, securing what would prove to be the clinching birdie. The shot highlighted a ball striking week for the books on Torrey’s South Course, with Homa gaining more than eight shots (+8.387) on the field with his approach shots, better than anyone else in the field. COMPLETE TRUST Said Homa : “I haven’t been great at left pins, so this season when we had looked at that, we decided we were going to be aggressive to right pins and then left ones we were going to leave alone unless it feels real good.” “So I get back on that 11th hole and it’s a back right pin and it was a very good number and Joe and I were talking about maybe punching one up the middle and bouncing it back there and then finally we were both looking at each other. I'm like, ‘This is just a perfect high 4-iron. Why are we overthinking it?’ At some point, trust your swing and trust your equipment and we had put the new golf ball in that week and our big concern was it wouldn’t fly high and soft enough. And I had shown myself a few times early that week that it would, so I was like, ‘This is the one we hit.’ This is our bread and butter in a way. If you’re going to try to have an advantage over these other great players, you need to know where you need to take that risk, I guess, and that’s when it was.” “So that one, I hit differently. I put it up my stance and I trusted the golf club really to, as I mentioned a bunch of times how easy the club (T100•S 4-iron) is to hit and how much higher it launches, and I just let it get as high as I could in the air and let the wind take it over and that one came off great.” “But then the one on 16 was a completely different shot and this was a testament to the golf ball. It was a pretty big 4 iron for me into the wind but we had just worked on, I don’t know, a couple hours on the range about how the thing is going to fly flatter and it’s going to fly harder and I’m going to get a bit more out of it.” “So I was like, ‘Okay, I’m not going to try to smoke it, I’m just going to keep it flat.’ And again, all those things play into these big moments. You’re already so nervous and you know consequence. So once you get into a situation where you can eliminate so many variables. I know the ball’s going to fly like I want it to fly. I know this club is not particularly hard to hit, just go make the golf swing and see what happens.” “So it’s fun to hit both of those because those are my two favorite shots I’ve hit in a long time in a single round and to have them with relatively new equipment and a very new golf ball – I mean that was cool, to have it feel like a big team win in a way. In San Diego where we had been at TPI a bunch, so that was fun.” HOMA EXCELS ON GREENS AT GENESIS Max Homa led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting (+11.329) on his way to a solo-second finish at Riviera Country Club. Gaming his trusty Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 tour prototype, Homa averaged a field-best 23.25 putts per round and 1.444 Putts per GIR, while finishing the week with a career-best 49 one-putts. Homa won the 2021 Genesis Invitational gaming a Phantom X 11.5 but made the switch to his current gamer four months after the victory. He has won four TOUR events since with his Phantom X 5.5, including back-to-back Fortinet Championships, the Wells Fargo Championship and last month’s Farmers Insurance Open. Said Homa on his switch to a Phantom X mallet: “I was just struggling with face control with my putter. So I tried a few mallets, ended up going with one of the Phantoms and it just felt like it swung a bit better. It didn’t feel like I needed to work so much with my hands to release the putter. And at that time that’s really what I needed and then I got hooked on them…” “I think you almost don't have to do as much with your hands, so you can just focus on the big muscles. And I feel like, especially with putting, especially when you’re nervous, that’s a huge part of being consistent and having a lot of repetition. I felt like that was something that I was missing. And when I switched to that, I felt like it just became a lot more predictable just because I could take out a variable…“ “Speed control became much easier with the Phantom style. I felt like because of the weight of the head or just the way it swung, I just felt like it was a lot easier to control my putts from 15 to 25 feet. That’s where I’ve typically struggled. That’s definitely the most obvious impact I saw…” “I think we work a lot on alignment with my putting, with getting the face square to the target line and something about the way they set up, I feel like they’re very square. I feel like that’s helped, but I really do think that the speed control has been the main benefactor (to my wins), holing a couple extra 10 to 20 footers. And that typically is mostly speed based, less start line than the closer putts.” NEW TSR DRIVER MOMENTUM CONTINUES Titleist continues to be the most played driver on the PGA TOUR with 44 players gaming Titleist drivers this week at Riviera, 19 more than the nearest competitor. NEW TSR was the field’s favorite model, with 22 playing TSR3 and 7 playing TSR2 . Four of the top 8 on the final leader board played a Titleist driver, including the eighth-place finisher, who made the switch to his to NEW TSR3 9.0° three weeks ago at Pebble Beach. This week, the 9-time PGA TOUR winner gained nearly three strokes on the field off the tee (+2.904) while ranking T1 in Driving Accuracy (67.86). He gained a season-high 1.67 strokes off the tee in Friday’s second round. Five of the top 9, and 11 of the top 19, players in the Official World Golf Ranking currently play a Titleist driver. ASIAN TOUR | International Series Qatar Andy Ogletree , playing a Titleist Pro V1 golf ball and NEW TSR2 driver among his Titleist setup, claimed his second Asian Tour title in nine starts with a three-shot victory in Qatar. Ogletree posted a tournament-best 6-under 66 in Round 3 to enter Sunday’s final round with a five-shot lead, cruising to his winning total of 7 under. What’s in the Bag | Andy Ogletree Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: TSR2 10.0° Fairway Metal: TSR3 16.5° Utility Iron: U505 3 Irons: 620 CB 4-9 Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 50.12F, 54.10S, 60.08M SUNSHINE TOUR | SDC Open J.J. Senekal (Pro V1) made birdie on No. 18 for a final-round 65, capturing a four-shot victory at Zebula Country Club. Senekal turned in four rounds in the 60’s (62-67-69-65) to post 25 under and win in wire-to-wire fashion. He played the par 5’s in 14 under for the week on his way to claiming his third career Sunshine Tour win. “It was very emotional,” Senekal said. “I put a lot of hard work into this starting from the beginning of last year. It all comes down to hard work. This means the world to me. I was knocking for quite a while now and this week was a good example of staying patient, playing good golf and knowing what to do and when to do it.” PGA TOUR AUSTRALASIA | TPS Sydney David Micheluzzi (Pro V1) was victorious in Sydney after posting a 25-under winning total, the lowest 72-hole score in Australian golf since 2004. The Victoria-native shot a final round 10-under 61, playing the last 10 holes in nine-under 30 with just 12 putts at Bonnie Doon Golf Club, to pull away for a four-shot victory in the mixed-gender TPS Series event. Eight of the top 10 players on the final leader board trusted a Titleist golf ball for the week in Sydney. … #TeamTitleist
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For the best players in the world, the testing process for new equipment can be rigorous. In order to make it to the first tee Thursday, new additions to the bag must check all the boxes – and prove they’re better. In the days leading up to the Farmers Insurance Open, Max Homa made a key change to his equipment that impacted every single shot: His golf ball . Before heading to Torrey Pines, Homa went to the Titleist Performance Institute in nearby Oceanside, where he worked with Titleist’s Director of Player Promotions , J.J. Van Wezenbeeck , and his swing coach, Mark Blackburn , to ensure his setup was dialed in for the upcoming stretch. It was during this session that Homa began testing the 2023 Pro V1 golf ball , putting the new model through its paces from wedges to driver. Advanced core technologies in NEW Pro V1 help lower long game spin without sacrificing short game spin, something that caught Homa’s eye as he looked to decrease his driver spin numbers. “With ’23 Pro V1 we saw Max’s ball speed jump a little bit off the driver with lower spin,” Van Wezenbeeck said. With demanding tour setups requiring high-flying approaches that stop quickly on firm greens, however, the group started to focus in on the spin rates and performance with his longer irons. As Homa detailed to Jonathan Wall last week on GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast , 2023 Pro V1 allowed him to hit a higher, more stable ball with his long irons with the stopping power required to hit it close. “It was flying great,” Van Wezenbeeck said. “He was even more consistent with his irons and the short game performance was as good as ever.” But there was still one final box to check. Would the performance at TPI carry over to the golf course? Homa took a box of NEW Pro V1’s out for a casual nine-hole round with his caddie Joe and friends at Rancho Santa Fe Country Club. “I wasn’t thinking much about the golf ball really, and then all of a sudden I got to [hole] 8 and I had like 230 way up a hill, front pin, and I hit this big high 4 iron and I stopped it real fast,” Homa told Wall. “And I looked at Joe and I was like, ‘OK.’ […] I called J.J. and I said, ‘Hey I’m going to use the golf ball.’” twitter.com/.../1623486169618206720 On Thursday at Torrey Pines, Homa teed up his NEW Pro V1 golf ball for the first time in competition. Over the next 72 holes, he put on a ballstriking clinic, leading the field in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green (+10.620) on his way to collecting his sixth PGA TOUR victory. twitter.com/.../1619453941170814977 During Saturday’s final round, Homa was trailing by a shot when he stepped to the tee at the 227-yard par-3 16th, the most difficult hole of the day which was playing almost a half-stroke over par. There had been just one birdie made there the entire round. Homa pulled his T100•S 4-iron. He took aim, then watched his 2023 Pro V1 fly toward the flagstick, stopping just 15 feet from the cup. It was the closest approach of the day on No. 16. He made the putt to get to 12 under, securing what would prove to be the clinching birdie. Five holes earlier, on the 216-yard par-3 11th, Homa hit the same 4-iron to 12 feet, 8 inches and rolled in the birdie putt. Over the three rounds on Torrey’s South Course, Homa gained more than eight shots (+8.387) on the field with his approach shots, better than anyone else in the field. “Lo and behold, I hit two of the best 4-irons of my life on 11 and 16 on the final round...,” Homa said on the podcast. “But when I was done I was like, ‘Dang, that’s pretty cool to see that you could throw the golf ball in.’ I hit one on 11 where I threw it as high as I could with spin. And then on 16 I wanted one to be flat and get through the wind a little bit. I don’t know, that was great.” twitter.com/.../1619862062037094401 As for the ball Homa rolled in on the 18th green for his two-shot win? That NEW Pro V1 is saved for someone special. “This one was legitimately the first time I saved a ball at the end because it was my first time winning a golf tournament as a dad, so I just saved the ball and put a little note on it. My son’s name is Cam so I wrote ‘number 6 for Cam,’” he said in the interview. Read more about Homa’s Pro V1 + T100•S combo that delivered his 16th hole birdie here . Check out Homa’s full WITB here
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PGA TOUR | Farmers Insurance Open | HOMA WINS IN FIRST WEEK WITH NEW PRO V1 Max Homa put the NEW Titleist Pro V1 golf ball in play for the first time this week at the Farmers Insurance Open, leading the field in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green on his way to the sixth win of his PGA TOUR career. Homa decided to make the switch to 2023 Pro V1 following a visit last weekend to the Titleist Performance Institute , where he worked with his coach Mark Blackburn and J.J. Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Director of Player Promotions , testing the performance of the new model through the bag. A week later, Homa was on the 18th green at Torrey Pines, rolling his NEW Pro V1 in for birdie to win by two shots and move to No. 2 in the FedEx Cup Standings. Homa gained more than 10 strokes (+10.620) on the field over the three rounds on the South Course (where stats were tracked), gaining 4.595 of them during his closing 6-under 66. “With ’23 Pro V1 we saw Max’s ball speed jump a little bit off the driver with lower spin,” Van Wezenbeeck said. “It was flying great. He was even more consistent with his irons and the short game performance was as good as ever. It was a no brainer.” Homa is a longtime Pro V1 player, having used a Pro V1 model for all six of his PGA TOUR victories. “It is the best feel, most predictable, best spin rates for my game,” he said. “I’ve used it pretty much my whole life because I think it’s the best golf ball in the world.” What’s In The Bag: Max Homa www.instagram.com/.../ Golf Ball: NEW Titleist Pro V1 golf ball Driver: NEW TSR3 10.0° | Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 65 TX Fairway Metals: NEW TSR3 16.5° | Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 80 X and NEW TSR2 21.0° | Graphite Design Tour AD XC 9 TX Irons: T100•S 4-iron | KBS TOUR $-Taper 130 X, T100 5-iron | KBS TOUR $-Taper 130 X and 620 MB 6-9 | KBS TOUR $-Taper 130 X Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F | KBS TOUR $-Taper 130 X and Vokey Design SM9 50.12F, 56.14F, 60.04L | KBS Hi Rev 2.0 125 S Putter : Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5.5 tour prototype HOMA’S DECISIVE SWING ON NO. 16 – NEW PRO V1 + T100S 4-IRON Max Homa was trailing by a shot when he stepped to the tee Saturday afternoon at the 227-yard par-3 16th, the most difficult hole of the final round which was playing almost a half-stroke over par. There had been just one birdie made there the entire day. Homa pulled his T100•S 4-iron. took aim, then watched his 2023 Pro V1 fly toward the flagstick, stopping just 15 feet from the cup. It was the closest approach of the day on No. 16. He made the putt to get to 12 under, securing what would prove to be the clinching birdie. The shot highlighted a ball striking week for the books on Torrey’s South Course, with Homa gaining more than eight shots (+8.387) on the field with his approach shots, better than anyone else in the field. Having traditionally carried a full set of blade irons, Homa exchanged his 620 MB 4 and 5 irons last season for a T100•S 4-iron and T100 5-iron. The T100•S went in the bag for the first time a year earlier at the 2022 Farmers following a session at TPI. He added the T100 5-iron at The Genesis Invitational, two starts later. “I was down in San Diego with J.J., who was fitting me at TPI. And he said, ‘Hey, you should try this 4-iron. It’s a T100•S. It’ll be a lot easier to hit. It will launch a lot higher. So it’ll come down a lot softer. It’ll go a little bit farther in the air, but then shorter once it hits the ground.’ So I tried it and it was super easy to hit, especially if the lie’s not perfect. I think with the blades, if it’s sitting on a little downslope or sitting a little bit down, you’re not going to get any lift out of it. And it becomes just a club that you are hoping to hit near or maybe on the green. Now with this 4-iron, because of how much easier it is to hit, the forgiveness of it, it’s become a weapon, especially on par 5s.” “And then, like two weeks later, we’re sitting around, my caddie and I, Joe, thinking about how a 5-iron has started feeling similar to how that blade 4-iron felt. So we put a T100 in. It feels very, very easy to hit. I can work it a little bit, but it just comes down a lot softer. So those long par 3s, especially that 5-iron, has become a big deal to us.” HOMA WINS AGAIN WITH NEW TSR DRIVER & FAIRWAYS Max Homa's victory Saturday at Torrey Pines marked his second win since making the switch to his NEW Titleist TSR driver and fairway metals – and win No. 31 for TSR drivers across the worldwide professional tours. Homa immediately switched to his NEW TSR3 10.0° driver, along with TSR3 16.5° and TSR2 21.0° fairways, at last summer’s Genesis Scottish Open, his first start after the new models debuted at the Travelers Championship. “I actually like the sound quite a bit. Sounds like you’re smashing it, which is nice,” Homa said of his NEW TSR driver before he teed it up in Scotland. “I did notice that the spin didn’t change as much when you mishit it. The heel and toe strikes kept the spin a little closer to your good ones. That’s obviously something I think everybody would be happy to have. It’s a mile an hour faster for me, just ball speed. So, yeah. It just doesn’t feel like any reason not to use it. I hit basically only two types of golf shots with my driver, and they both are still flying very similar. So it feels like a no brainer.” Homa currently ranks 23rd in Driving Accuracy (66.2%) after finishing 2021-22 at 92nd (60.62%). He ended the 2021-21 season at 130th (58.44%). “I think really what changed, part my golf game – I drive the ball really well now, that’s a big advantage out here,” Homa said Saturday. “You don’t need to be in the short grass all the time, but you do need to be in it if you want to make birdies.” Homa also made a driver shaft change to start the year, moving to the Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black, a featured stock shaft in the Titleist TSR driver lineup. Tensei 1K Black is a low-launch/low-spin model, built with 1K Carbon Fiber Weave technology to enhance feel and stability. HOMA MAKES IT FIVE VICTORIES WITH PHANTOM X It’s now five wins and counting for Max Homa with a Scotty Cameron Phantom X putter model in the bag. The run began at the 2021 Genesis Invitational, where Homa, gaming a Phantom X 11.5 , became the first player to win with a Phantom X model putter on the PGA TOUR. Four months later, he switched to the Phantom X 5.5 , which he used to win the last two Fortinet Championships as well as the Wells Fargo Championship last May. This week, Homa gained more than 4.5 strokes on the field putting (+4.595), ranking ninth for the week. He gained 3.46 strokes during the final round alone. Said Homa, on his switch to Phantom X: “I was just struggling with face control with my putter. So I tried a few mallets, ended up going with one of the Phantoms and it just felt like it swung a bit better. It didn’t feel like I needed to work so much with my hands to release the putter. And at that time that’s really what I needed and then I got hooked on them.” “I think you almost don't have to do as much with your hands, so you can just focus on the big muscles. And I feel like, especially with putting, especially when you’re nervous, that’s a huge part of being consistent and having a lot of repetition. I felt like that was something that I was missing. And when I switched to that, I felt like it just became a lot more predictable just because I could take out a variable.” “Speed control became much easier with the Phantom style. I felt like because of the weight of the head or just the way it swung, I just felt like it was a lot easier to control my putts from 15 to 25 feet. That’s where I’ve typically struggled. That’s definitely the most obvious impact I saw.” “I think we work a lot on alignment with my putting, with getting the face square to the target line and something about the way they set up, I feel like they’re very square. I feel like that’s helped, but I really do think that the speed control has been the main benefactor (to my wins), holing a couple extra 10 to 20 footers. And that typically is mostly speed based, less start line than the closer putts.” ‘CAM’S DAD’ AND HIS FOUR VOKEY WEDGES Max Homa was playing a fresh set of four Vokey Design SM9 wedges this week, built and stamped by Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill . Dill stamped each wedge with “Cam’s Dad.” On Saturday, Cam (Homa’s three-month old son) was there to see his dad lift the trophy. Homa plays 46.10F, 50.12F, 56.14F and 60.04L models. Said Dill: “When we started working together on his set matrix, Max was playing more bounce in his 60 (M Grind). When you ask guys the question, ‘Why do you have this grind and this much bounce’ a lot of times they’ll say, ‘I don’t know. It’s just kind of what I’ve always played.’ So spending some time with him, and digging a little deeper into how to build his set makeup, we realized that he was a little limited in the types of shots he could hit, especially greenside. I gave him an option that was a little bit less bounce, and he began to realize that ‘Oh my gosh, some of the shots that I was afraid to hit, I can hit those again.’ By taking some of that bounce away and giving him the thinner sole of the L grind, he can now fearlessly go to any shot that he’s facing and obviously pull off some miraculous ones.” “Max has a high bounce sand wedge (56.14F) and low bounce lob wedge (60.04L), and that combination gives him the ability to hit anything he wants. He was playing an M grind in the 60 before and he just had a little too much width. I think when you’re faced greenside with shots like some of those where you create lift in a hurry, you need to be able to open up the face and feel like you can slide through the ball easily. When you have a lot of sole width, it can be tricky to do that. So by giving him a little bit thinner sole, he can open it up. It sits nice and close, and he can just freely do the things that he needs to do, which is chip it in off the side of the green to win a championship.” “I think when you look at the correlation between the types of players who use an M Grind on the PGA Tour, they’re a little steeper. Max is a very shallow player. He’s very good at hitting low and high shots. But I think for him being a shallow guy, he doesn’t have to be too fearful about sticking into the ground. So he and (his coach) Mark Blackburn have done a terrific job of dialing in his short game and keeping him out of that style of shot so he can play a low bounce wedge and not have any discomfort with it.” DP WORLD TOUR | Hero Dubai Desert Classic | CHAMPION WINS AFTER SWITCH TO VOKEY WEDGES The winner of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic called his short game display “as good as I can remember” after adding two new Vokey Design SM9 wedges to the bag at the start of the week. The No. 1 player in the OWGR made the switch from competitive models to an SM9 56.10S (@ 55) sand wedge and a WedgeWorks SM9 58.06K (@ 59) lob wedge – getting up-and-down for birdie from 27 yards and 103 yards on Nos. 17 and 18, respectively, to win by one shot. “I think the way I managed my game [this] week, I think the short game display that I put on this week was as good as I can remember,” he said. “Some things I need to tidy up with the long game but overall, if I can win golf tournaments of this caliber not having my best stuff, it gives me a lot of confidence going forward.” The now three-time winner of the Dubai Desert Classic was a perfect 4-for-4 in sand saves and he ranked 11th in Scrambling (75%). “I didn’t have my best stuff today. I didn’t have my best stuff all week. But I managed my game well and being able to put it in good spots and get up-and-down when I needed to,” he said. In Round 1, the champion holed out for eagle on the par-4 8th from 116 yards in the native desert area with his new Vokey 54.10S sand wedge. “All I was thinking about was catching it clean,” he said. “My tendency out of those lies is to hit it a little bit heavy. As soon as I struck it, I knew it came out really nicely and it was right down the pin. Again, anything inside of 20 feet, I would have been happy with, so that was certainly a bonus. It was 116 yards, and I used a 54-degree wedge. Went down the grip a little bit just to make sure of the strike and just tried to put a good swing on it.” KORN FERRY TOUR | The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic Ben Silverman (Pro V1) won in his first start of 2023, making par in a sudden-death playoff on the par-5 18th to claim his second career Korn Ferry Tour win. Silverman made five birdies in his first nine holes of the final round to go out in 31. The Canadian held on to post 15 under, coming out on top in extra holes over Cody Blick (Pro V1x Left Dash) . Seventeen out of the 21 players finishing inside the top 20 positions on the final leader board played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball model. PGA TOUR AUSTRALASIA | TPS Victoria Hosted by Geoff Ogilvy Min A Yoon (Pro V1x) posted a final round 8-under 63 to win by one shot at the mixed-gender TPS Victoria event held at Rosebud Country Club. Yoon posted rounds of 67-66-64-63 to reach 24 under, with her hole-out eagle from the greenside bunker on the par-5 16th in the final round making the difference. Each of the top eight finishers played a Titleist ball , and Titleist was No. 1 in all recorded equipment categories. ... #TeamTitleist
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Max Homa was trailing by a shot when he stepped to the tee Saturday afternoon at the 227-yard par-3 16 th , the most difficult hole of the final round which was playing almost a half-stroke over par. There had been just one birdie made there the entire day. Max pulled his T100•S 4-iron. He took aim, then watched his 2023 Pro V1 fly toward the flagstick, stopping just 15 feet from the cup. It was the closest approach of the day on No. 16. He made the putt to get to 12 under, securing what would prove to be the clinching birdie. twitter.com/.../1619487543304638467 The shot highlighted a ballstriking week for the books on Torrey Pines’ South Course, with Max gaining more than 10 strokes (+10.620) on the field tee to green and more than eight shots (+8.387) on the field on approach shots, leading the field in both categories on his way to the sixth win of his PGA TOUR career. Here are the backstories on the equipment Max used to hit the shot of the week at the Farmers Insurance Open: HOMA’S NEW PRO V1 Max put the NEW Titleist Pro V1 golf ball in play for the first time on Thursday at Torrey Pines, making the switch to 2023 Pro V1 following a visit last weekend to the Titleist Performance Institute. Last Sunday at TPI, Homa worked with his coach Mark Blackburn and J.J. Van Wezenbeeck, Titleist’s Director of Player Promotions , testing the performance of the new model through the bag. Six days later, in Saturday’s final round, Max rolled his NEW Pro V1 in for birdie on the 18 th , playing his final three holes in 2 under to win by two shots. He gained 4.595 shots on the field tee to green while closing in 6-under 66. Said Van Wezenbeeck: “With ’23 Pro V1 we saw Max’s ball speed jump a little bit off the driver with lower spin. It was flying great. He was even more consistent with his irons and the short game performance was as good as ever. It was a no brainer.” www.instagram.com/.../ HOMA’S T100•S 4-IRON Having traditionally carried a full set of blade irons, Max exchanged his 620 MB 4 and 5 irons last season for a T100•S 4-iron and T100 5-iron . The T100•S went in the bag for the first time a year earlier at the 2022 Farmers following a session at TPI. He added the T100 5-iron at The Genesis Invitational, two starts later. “I was down in San Diego with J.J., who was fitting me at TPI. And he said, ‘Hey, you should try this 4-iron. It’s a T100•S. It’ll be a lot easier to hit. It will launch a lot higher. So it’ll come down a lot softer. It’ll go a little bit farther in the air, but then shorter once it hits the ground. So I tried it and it was super easy to hit, especially if the lie’s not perfect. I think with the blades, if it’s sitting on a little downslope or sitting a little bit down, you’re not going to get any lift out of it. And it becomes just a club that you are hoping to hit near or maybe on the green. Now with this 4-iron, because of how much easier it is to hit, the forgiveness of it, it’s become a weapon, especially on par 5s. “And then, like two weeks later, we’re sitting around, my caddie and I, Joe, thinking about how a 5-iron has started feeling similar to how that blade 4-iron felt. So we put a T100 in. It feels very, very easy to hit. I can work it a little bit, but it just comes down a lot softer. So those long par 3s, especially that 5-iron, has become a big deal to us.” www.instagram.com/.../ Check out Max's full setup here: www.instagram.com/.../
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The tour-proven craftsmanship, performance and technology of Vokey Design SM9 wedges will now be available in a new premium all-black Titanium Carbide Vapor finish. Available globally on March 3 (while supplies last), Vokey SM9 Jet Black Premium wedges bring a fresh look to the most played wedges across the worldwide professional tours and with golfers everywhere. The all-new finish is built to last, thanks to a time-intensive heat-treated binding process that enhances durability. The wedges are paired with a Dynamic Gold Onyx S200 shaft and an all-black Tour Velvet 360 grip with BV Wings to complete the modern, sleek look. “A player has to love their wedge when they look down at it and finish plays a key role,” said Master Craftsman Bob Vokey . “Having confidence in your wedge at address is hugely important.” Jet Black Premium is available in all 23 Vokey Design SM9 loft, bounce, and grind combinations in both right and left-handed through custom order. SM9 TECHNOLOGY Ultimate in shot versatility Vokey SM9 wedges are the ultimate in shot versatility, featuring six tour-proven grinds. Finding the right grind to match your swing and playing conditions will give you the best turf interaction, contact and shot performance. Progressive Center of Gravity for precise distance & trajectory control The CG has been raised vertically by adding weight to the topline design, where a tapered pad at the back of the toe helps align the CG properly without being visible from the playing position – promoting a more controlled ball flight and solid contact. New patented Spin Milled process for maximum spin A new Spin Milled cutting process in the SM9 models – which includes tightening our allowable tolerances – produces consistently sharper grooves wedge after wedge, resulting in higher, more consistent spin. VOKEY WEDGE SELECTOR The Vokey Wedge Selector tool on Vokey.com helps golfers select the proper loft, bounce and grind options for their swing and course conditions. Vokey recommends that golfers visit their local Titleist fitter to confirm the results. Experience the Vokey Wedge Selector tool at: https://www.vokey.com/tools/wedge-selector-tool.aspx . ADVANCED PERSONALIZATION AND CUSTOM OPTIONS Vokey Design SM9 wedges feature a modern, clean look, which provides a canvas for customization. The WedgeWorks custom options include: Six unique toe engravings Stamping options | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters around the toe; and two lines of 10 characters each Custom paint-filled | Loft, Bounce and Grind markings and BV Wings logo SM9 wedges can also be custom ordered with an industry-leading selection of shafts, grips, shaft bands and ferrules. For a complete list of options, visit www.Vokey.com FEATURED SHAFT & GRIP Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Onyx S200 with BV – Black shaft band Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Black/Black with BV Wings AVAILABILITY & PRICING Vokey Design SM9 Jet Black Premium wedges will be in golf shops beginning March 3 for $249/wedge. ... #TeamTitleist
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Ultra Lightweight Designs for Effortless Distance and Launch New Drivers, Fairways and Hybrids Offer Speed and Launch for Moderate Swing Speed Golfers Titleist introduces the final additions to its breakthrough TSR metalwood family with the launch of the new TSR1 driver, fairway and hybrid. Engineered for the moderate swing speed player – those with driver swing speeds less than 90 mph – TSR1 promotes optimal launch conditions through an ultra-lightweight design, enhanced aerodynamics and strategically placed Center of Gravity (CG). The line is designed to bring these players effortless speed, distance and high launch without sacrificing forgiveness, looks or feel. TSR1 metals will be available for fittings and presale on Feb. 2 and in golf shops worldwide on Feb. 23. TSR1 Driver The TSR1 driver is built for ultra-lightweight speed and distance. According to industry research, the moderate speed player accounts for roughly one-third of all golfers worldwide. The TSR1 driver provides these players the launch characteristics and speed to deliver effortless added yards to every drive. As a maximum performance 460cc driver, TSR1 is roughly 40 grams lighter than TSR2, with weight savings coming from a lighter headweight, 40-gram shaft and lightweight grip. The elimination of excess weight, combined with improved aerodynamics and a similar “boat tail” shape to TSR2, helps golfers swing TSR1 faster through the air. Multi-Plateau Variable Face Thickness technology found in other TSR driver models assists in speed retention from off-center hits, while a deep CG almost perfectly centered to the face promotes higher launch and exceptional ball speed. “The TSR1 line represents a continued commitment to deliver speed to every style of player,” said Stephanie Luttrell, Titleist Director of Metalwood Development . “With the TSR1 driver, we found more speed and launch for the player through a lightweight design, better aerodynamics and our deepest CG ever in a Titleist driver.” TSR1 drivers feature MMT SpeedMesh shafts that play at under 40 grams in all flexes, offering ultra-lightweight speed paired with incredible stability and energy transfer at impact. TSR1 Fairway Metal The lightest and highest launching TSR fairway metal, TSR1 is designed to help moderate speed players get even more speed and launch out of every strike. TSR1 fairways have a larger footprint than the TSR2 offerings at 180cc, however, TSR1 is 20 grams lighter. An open hosel construction helps create a deeper CG placement that promotes higher launch and more forgiveness. TSR1 fairways also have a 15 percent higher MOI than their predecessor thanks to improved shaping and weighting. For golfers seeking to get the golf ball up in the air higher and faster, TSR1 is designed to do just that. “In designing TSR1 fairways, high launch was the top priority,” said Josh Talge, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing . “We wanted to make the highest launching and most forgiving fairway we could. The result makes for a seamless transition from TSR1 driver through the top end of the bag.” TSR1 Hybrid Built for golfers seeking distance and stability in their hybrid game, TSR1 hybrids achieve more speed and higher MOI through its enhanced profile and ultra-lightweight construction. A larger “wood-type” clubhead allows for a deeper CG placement and a more confidence-inspiring look at address. Despite the larger profile, the TSR1 hybrid’s design achieves performance gains without increasing swingweight. TSR1 hybrid shafts utilize a .335 fairway tip and are ½-inch longer than prior generations for increased speed and launch. “Keeping with the increased demand for higher lofted fairways from players, TSR1 hybrids are the most ‘wood-like’ hybrids we have ever made,” said Talge. “With a larger profile and a slightly longer shaft, TSR1 hybrids promote the speed and launch golfers may want from a fairway but with the added gapping flexibility to fit into the rest of the bag.” TSR1 Technology Ultra-Lightweight Configuration: TSR1 drivers, fairways and hybrids have been stripped of every non-essential gram of weight from head to grip to ensure the lightest possible build without sacrificing performance. Multi-Plateau Variable Face Thickness Design on TSR1 Driver: New VFT technology originally debuted in TSR2 , TSR3 (Speed Ring), and TSR4 drivers and is now featured in TSR1, optimizing speed retention on off-center strikes. Deep CG, High MOI: The center of gravity in each TSR1 model is positioned deep, raising MOI and maximizing high launch and ball speed. TSR1 drivers feature the deepest CG in a Titleist driver, now almost perfectly centered to the face, while the fairways’ open hosel construction and hybrids’ wood-type profile optimizes CG placement. Confidence-Inspiring Shaping: Larger footprints in both TSR1 fairways and hybrids offer maximum forgiveness at impact and confidence over the ball, while the updated shaping of the TSR1 driver sits better at address and aerodynamic improvements help swing it faster through the air. TSR1 Lofts Driver: RH: 9°, 10°, 12° | LH: 10° (9° and 12° custom only) Fairway: RH and LH: 3W (15°), 5W (18°), 7W (20°), 9W (23° | custom only) Hybrid: RH and LH: 4H (20°), 5H (23°), 6H (26°), 7H (29° | custom only) TSR1 Featured shafts TSR1 drivers, fairways, and hybrids come equipped with Mitsubishi MMT SpeedMesh shafts, designed for players looking for an ultra-lightweight setup with maximum speed and stability. Metal Mesh Technology (MMT) is made with lighter and thinner materials and applied to the tip section to maximize energy transfer. MMT SpeedMesh shafts have a total playing weight under 40g (woods) and 50g (hybrids) across all flexes, the perfect complement to the lightweight construction of TSR1. Shaft Specifications Driver and fairways: Mitsubishi MMT SpeedMesh 40 (Men’s) and 35 (Ladies) Hybrids: Mitsubishi MMT SpeedMesh 50 HY (Men’s) and 40 HY (Ladies) TSR1 Standard Lengths Driver: 45.75” (44.5” Ladies) Fairway: 43”, 42”, 41.5”, 41” (Ladies 1” under men’s stock build) Hybrid: 40.5”, 40”, 39.5”, 39” (Ladies 1” under men’s stock build) Grips Drivers: Golf Pride TV 360 Lite Gray Flat Cap Fairways: Golf Pride TV 360 Lite Plus Dark Gray Flat Cap Hybrids: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 No Paintfill Availability and Price New Titleist TSR1 drivers, fairway metals and hybrids will be available for pre-sale on Feb. 2 and in golf shops worldwide beginning Feb. 23 at $599 for TSR1 drivers | TSR1 fairways $349 | TSR1 hybrids $299. ... #TeamTitleist
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Popular Low-Bounce Option Becomes Seventh SM9 Stock Grind The unrivaled versatility of the Vokey Design SM9 wedge lineup will be adding even more shot making options with the introduction of the low-bounce T Grind , one of the most popular grinds on the PGA TOUR. Previously available only as a WedgeWorks custom order, the T Grind will now be widely available in both stock and custom options as an extension to the existing SM9 family. Offered in SM9 58.04T and 60.04T models, the T becomes the seventh grind in the SM9 matrix. Engineered by Master Craftsman Bob Vokey , the T Grind is built for players seeking to unlock ultimate creativity and versatility around the greens. As a low-bounce wedge with a narrow crescent surface and wider back flange, the grind allows for shot making under any condition. Players with shallow and precise deliveries, as well as those playing off firm conditions, will benefit from the T Grind’s sole design. Compared to the L Grind, SM9’s other low bounce option, the T Grind features a narrower forward sole and more aggressive heel, toe and trailing edge relief. “Wedge play is an art, and the T Grind brings out the best in the artist,” Vokey said. “The leading edge stays low to the playing surface as the wedge is rotated, which allows the golfer to hit a variety of shots from tight lies. This is the wedge that really made Vokey Grinds an important part of our process – and is still a great option to this day.” T GRIND ON TOUR The Vokey T Grind has continued to grow in popularity across the worldwide professional tours and is the lob wedge of choice for many of the game’s best players including Jordan Spieth , Justin Thomas , Cameron Smith , Will Zalatoris and Cameron Young . Nine different events during the 2021-2022 PGA TOUR season were won by players with a T Grind lob wedge in the bag, including Smith’s victory at the 150th Open Championship at St. Andrews. That week at the Old Course, the T Grind was so popular that Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill ran out of heads on the Titleist Tour Van. “The ‘T’ is a very versatile sole,” Dill said. “It is low bounce and it frees the golfer up to get under the ball easily when the turf feels firm, or where they are short-sided. The last thing you want in those situations is a grind that you don’t feel can help you pull off those shots. That is when the T Grind frees you up to hit those more difficult shots that require that loft.” Vokey Design has been the most played wedge on the PGA TOUR every year since 2004. SM9 TECHNOLOGY Ultimate in shot versatility Vokey SM9 wedges provide the ultimate in shot versatility through seven tour-proven grinds – F, S, M, K, L, D and T. Finding the right grind to match your swing and playing conditions will give you the best turf interaction, contact and shot performance. Progressive Center of Gravity for precise distance & trajectory control The CG has been raised vertically by adding weight to the topline design, where a tapered pad at the back of the toe helps align the CG properly without being visible from the playing position – promoting a more controlled ball flight and solid contact. New patented Spin Milled process for maximum spin A new Spin Milled cutting process in the SM9 models – which includes tightening our allowable tolerances - produces consistently sharper grooves wedge after wedge, resulting in higher, more consistent spin. VOKEY WEDGE SELECTOR The Vokey Wedge Selector tool on Vokey.com helps golfers select the proper loft, bounce and grind options for their swing and course conditions. Vokey recommends that golfers visit their local Titleist fitter to confirm the results. Experience the Vokey Wedge Selector tool at: https://www.vokey.com/tools/wedge-selector-tool.aspx . ADVANCED PERSONALIZATION AND CUSTOM OPTIONS Vokey Design SM9 wedges feature a modern, clean look, which provides a canvas for customization. The WedgeWorks custom options include: Six unique toe engravings Stamping options | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters around the toe; and two lines of 10 characters each Custom paint-filled | Loft, Bounce and Grind markings and BV Wings logo SM9 wedges can also be custom ordered with an industry-leading selection of shafts, grips, shaft bands and ferrules. For a complete list of options, visit www.Vokey.com STOCK SHAFT and GRIP Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 White LOFTS, FINISHES and BOUNCE Loft and Bounce: 58.04T RH/LH | 60.04T RH/LH Available in Tour Chrome, Brushed Steel, Jet Black finishes. Raw finish available for custom only. AVAILABILITY and PRICING Vokey Design SM9 T Grind will be available globally on March 10 for $179/wedge (Steel), $195/wedge (Graphite). FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: Who is it for? A: The T Grind is perfect for players looking for low bounce and a narrow sole that hugs the ground. With maximum heel, toe, and trailing edge relief, it allows for ultimate shot-making versatility, in any condition. Q: What is the difference between the T Grind and the L Grind? A: Both grinds are considered low bounce wedges and require precise delivery, but the T Grind features a narrower forward sole (towards the leading edge) and more aggressive heel, toe, and trailing edge grind compared to the L Grind which allows the leading edge sits closer to the ground, especially on open-faced shots. The WW T Grind has a wider back flange (trailing edge) compared to the SM9 L Grind’s narrow back flange (trailing edge). Q: What is the difference between the T Grind and the WW Low Bounce K Grind? A: Both grinds are considered low bounce wedges but achieve low bounce with unique sole designs. The T Grind features an aggressive heel, toe, and trailing edge grind with the bounce focused towards the leading edge, whereas the WW Low Bounce K Grind features a very wide, highly cambered (rounded) sole similar to the SM9 K Grind with the bounce spread across the entire sole. ... #TeamTitleist
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New lightweight shaft offerings make great wedge play accessible to all golfers Vokey Design SM9 wedges featuring lightweight steel and graphite shafts will be available at retail beginning March 10 worldwide, providing more in-store options for moderate swing speed players. The SM9 lightweight featured shaft program is aimed at players who may gain better control around the greens with a shaft profile consistent throughout their bag. For golfers who prefer lightweight shafts in their irons, having wedge shaft options at retail is a critical part of finding the right wedge and improving their wedge play. “Every golfer has a unique swing and requires a unique wedge,” said Master Craftsman Bob Vokey . “Finding the right option for your swing type can allow you to hit any kind of wedge shot, in all conditions. Playing the right shaft can make a massive difference in performance.” Featured shafts for Vokey SM9 Lightweight include KBS Tour Lite 95 (wedge) and Tensei AM2 Red (regular, ladies). KBS Tour Lite is a lightweight steel shaft designed for players seeking additional spin and precision control in their wedge game, while Tensei AM2 Red is a graphite, high-launching shaft for players looking for more control from their scoring clubs. SM9 TECHNOLOGY Ultimate in shot versatility Vokey SM9 wedges provide the ultimate in shot versatility through seven tour-proven grinds – F, S, M, K, L, D and T. Finding the right grind to match your swing and playing conditions will give you the best turf interaction, contact and shot performance. Progressive Center of Gravity for precise distance & trajectory control The CG has been raised vertically by adding weight to the topline design, where a tapered pad at the back of the toe helps align the CG properly without being visible from the playing position – promoting a more controlled ball flight and solid contact. New patented Spin Milled process for maximum spin A new Spin Milled cutting process in the SM9 models – which includes tightening our allowable tolerances - produces consistently sharper grooves wedge after wedge, resulting in higher, more consistent spin. VOKEY WEDGE SELECTOR The Vokey Wedge Selector tool on Vokey.com helps golfers select the proper loft, bounce and grind options for their swing and course conditions. Vokey recommends that golfers visit their local Titleist fitter to confirm the results. Experience the Vokey Wedge Selector tool at: https://www.vokey.com/tools/wedge-selector-tool.aspx . ADVANCED PERSONALIZATION AND CUSTOM OPTIONS Vokey Design SM9 wedges feature a modern, clean look, which provides a canvas for customization. The WedgeWorks custom options include: Six unique toe engravings Stamping options | 10-character Straight/Freestyle stamping; 15 characters around the toe; and two lines of 10 characters each Custom paint-filled | Loft, Bounce and Grind markings and BV Wings logo SM9 wedges can also be custom ordered with an industry-leading selection of shafts, grips, shaft bands and ferrules. For a complete list of options, visit www.Vokey.com FEATURED SHAFTS and GRIP Shafts: Lightweight Steel | KBS Tour Lite (wedge). Graphite | Tensei AM2 Red (Regular and Ladies) Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 White | Ladies: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 White Flat Cap U58R LOFTS, FINISHES, BOUNCE Loft and Bounce : KBS Tour Lite 95 (Wedge): 50.08F | 52.08F |54.10S | 56.08M | 56.10S | 56.12D | 58.14K | 60.12D Tensei AM2 Red (Regular): 50.08F | 52.08F |54.10S | 56.10S | 58.14K | 60.12D Tensei AM2 Red (Ladies): 52.08F | 54.10S | 56.10S | 58.14K | 60.12D Available in three finishes – Tour Chrome, Brushed Steel, Jet Black AVAILABILITY AND PRICING Vokey Design SM9 Lightweight wedges will be available globally beginning March 10 at $239/wedge (Steel) and $255/wedge (Graphite). ... #TeamTitleist
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PGA TOUR | Hero World Challenge Viktor Hovland (Pro V1) posted a 16-under victory total with rounds of 69-70-64-69 to win by two shots and successfully defend his title in the Bahamas. Having started Sunday’s final round with a three-shot lead, Hovland made three birdies on his front nine to extend his lead to five shots at the turn. Cameron Young (Pro V1 Left Dot) finished solo third at 12 under, completing a 1-2-3 finish for Titleist ball players. The win marked Hovland’s fourth worldwide win in the last 13 months, and he rises to No. 9 in the Official World Golf Ranking after this week’s result. HOVLAND ON THE CONSISTENCY OF PRO V1 “I just always grew up with the Titleist Pro V1 feel and always loved it. There was not a thought in my head that occurred, ‘Oh, I should maybe try a different ball.’ Why would I? I was really happy with the consistency. I think there’s always been this consensus that you go in the pro shop and you buy a sleeve of balls, you’re going to get the same ball as the last time you bought the sleeve of balls. I think that consistency gives you that reassurance that you know what you’re going to get.” HOVLAND ON HOW HE MARKS HIS PRO V1 www.youtube.com/watch “I usually just put a line on it, a black line, because I cannot putt without this, literally cannot aim, so I usually just try to get it as square as I can, fill up the whole area. I usually just leave it at that. I see a lot of guys put a bunch of circles or just random stuff on there. I feel like if I just have a black line, that's unique enough because usually everyone else puts other stuff on there, so I just keep it simple. I usually just play with [numbers] one, two, three or four. It doesn't really matter to me.” DP WORLD TOUR/PGA TOUR OF AUSTRALASIA | ISPS Handa Australian Open Adrian Meronk (Pro V1) closed in 4-under 66 to claim his second career DP World Tour win. Meronk, who took the lead on the front nine, extended his advantage with a key birdie on No. 15 and punctuated his victory with a 72nd hole eagle to post 14 under. Twenty-three birdies and two eagles for the week in the Melbourne Sandbelt was enough to give Meronk a five-shot win over Adam Scott (Pro V1) , and he was the only player in the field to finish double-digits under par. Alejandro Cañizares (Pro V1) and Haydn Barron (Pro V1x Left Dash) earned exemptions into the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool with finishes of T4 each at 7 under. Barron finished birdie-eagle on the 71st and 72nd hole to vault up the leader board and secure his first career Open Championship appearance. TITLEIST TOPS COUNTS AT AUSTRALIAN OPEN Titleist was the top choice of more players across every major equipment category, including golf balls , drivers , fairway metals , hybrids , utility irons , irons , wedges and putters . In fact, there were more Titleist drivers, utilities, irons, and wedges in play in their respective categories than all other brands combined. Titleist recorded four equipment sweeps over the 2021-2022 PGA TOUR season. DP WORLD TOUR/SUNSHINE TOUR | The Investec South African Open Championship Thriston Lawrence (Pro V1) won his home country’s national open, posting 16 under for the week after a clutch par on No. 18 locked up a one-shot win. Lawrence recorded rounds of 64-67-67-74 and made 26 birdies over the course of the week in Johannesburg, South Africa. The victory was Lawrence’s second in 2022 and the third of his career. Six of the top 8 finishers on the final leader board teed up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x model. JAPAN GOLF TOUR | Golf Nippon Series JT Cup Hideto Tanihara , playing the all-new 2023 Pro V1x golf ball, came from four shots back in Sunday’s final round to defend his title at the JGTO’s season finale. Tanihara posted a bogey-free 5-under 65 final round to finish at 12 under and win by one shot. The victory was Tanihara’s 17th JGTO title, with his last win coming 12 months prior at the very same event. Gaming the NEW Pro V1 golf ball, last week’s champion Chan Kim was one of three players who finished one shot back from the winning score. BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR 2023 PRO V1 & PRO V1x ON JGTO Tanihara’s victory marks consecutive victories for NEW Pro V1 and Pro V1x on the Japan Golf Tour after Chan Kim's record-setting performance last week at the Casio World Open Golf Tournament. Kim, who began playing the new model just last week, has now recorded finishes of 1 and T2 since making the switch. 2023 PRO V1 & PRO V1x MOST PLAYED IN JAPAN Eight players teed up the all-new Pro V1 and Pro V1x models in this week’s limited field event, making 2023 Pro V1 and Pro V1x the most popular Titleist ball model. The total was also equal to the nearest competitor’s total number of golf balls at the season-ending event on the Japan Golf Tour. CHINA TOUR | Mitsubishi Electric Open Bowen Xiao (Pro V1) made four consecutive final round birdies on Nos. 14-17 to capture his second career China Tour title. Xiao closed in 4-under 68 to post a 6-under victory total and win by three shots. Nine out of 11 players finishing in the top 10 and ties teed up a Titleist golf ball this week at Suzhou Taihi Golf Club. PGA TOUR LATINOAMÉRICA | 116 VISA Argentina Open presentado por Macro Zack Fischer (Pro V1) won for the first time on PGA TOUR Latinoamérica, shooting 18 under for the week to win by one shot. Fischer was one of two players in the field to shoot all four rounds in the 60’s (69-66-67-68). His bogey-free 4-under final round clinched the victory. ... #TeamTitleist
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The day started with a flight into PHX. We landed early, nearly 3 hours before our tee time. Bags took a while to come out, and then we saw the line for the rental car shuttle. 200+ people. Then came the line at the rental car counter… 50+ people. There was no way I’d make my tee time on time, or so I thought. Once we finally got our car, we got on our way, and I arrived at the course at 1:05, for a 1pm tee time. I hate being that person and am usually at 5w course an hour before a tee time. Fortunately, the course was running a little behind, and my playing partner was waiting for me with cart at the bag drop. I quickly paid, and we made it to the first tee before the other two we were playing with could even tee off. The round got underway. It was the exact opposite of desert weather, cold and raining. The rain continued for almost all of the front 9 before it finally moved on. It was a slow round, as we waited on the group in front of us on almost every shot. In fact, it was so slow, that the group behind us had pulled up to the tee before we even got to tee off. 13th hole, 181 yards to a front left pin, not much wind but still chilly. I aimed for the middle of the green, since I tend to hit a soft cut anyway (I’m a lefty). I flushed it with a nice, easy, swing, and it started off right where I wanted it to, cutting back right at the hole. We saw it bounce once, then disappear. We couldn’t tell if it went in, or was short of the green behind a hump. I thought it hit the green though, so I grabbed my rangefinder to take a better look, and I couldn’t see the ball anywhere. I excitedly waited for the other members of the group to tee off. Once they do, we head down, and see no hump short of the green, and no ball either. As I walk towards the pin, I notice a ball mark about 5 feet short of the hole, and that’s when I knew. Sure enough it was in the cup! To top it all off, the golf course gives a gift of a bottle of wine with a personalized label on it to remember the day. www.titleist.com/.../b0uc9wlnbefyjehjniez www.titleist.com/.../ab44pwdm56odhhnimkjf
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PGA TOUR | Butterfield Bermuda Championship Seamus Power earned his second career PGA TOUR title Sunday in Bermuda, a week after switching to the all-new Pro V1x golf ball. Power, who put 2023 Pro V1x in play for the first time at last week’s CJ Cup, opened the week with three consecutive 65’s to take a share of the lead with PGA TOUR rookie Ben Griffin (Pro V1) heading into the final round. The 35-year-old Irishman closed in 1-under 70 on a blustery Port Royal Golf Course to finish the week at 20 under and win by one shot. Power, who moves to No. 32 in the Official World Golf Ranking, led the field with a tournament-record 28 birdies while hitting 75% of his greens in regulation. Fifteen of the top 18 players on the final leader board played a Titleist golf ball . POWER CLAIMS FIRST WIN FOR NEW 2023 PRO V1 x With his victory in Bermuda, Power claimed the first win for the NEW 2023 Pro V1 and Pro V1x models on the PGA TOUR. Power tested NEW Pro V1x for a week at home before putting the new model in play for the first time last Thursday at Congaree. Power had previously been playing Pro V1. “It’s been excellent,” Power said. “I was delighted trying it [the week before CJ Cup], tested all week, loved it. Played lots of golf with it and very, very happy with it. “For me, it’s very visual,” he said. “When I swing and it comes off the face, if it comes out in the trajectory I feel it should, that’s a big positive for me, and that’s what I saw immediately. “It felt great off the tee with a little bit extra heat. If anything, I under spin my irons, so I’ve got that little bit extra spin (moving to Pro V1x). I didn’t give up anything around the green. I didn’t feel any noticeable difference with the noise off the putter face, so it was an easy change for me. Very excited about it.” Rookie Harrison Endycott put NEW Pro V1x in play for the first time this week in Bermuda, posting 62 in his first round with the new model. He finished the week at 14 under, earning his first top-10 finish (10th) on the PGA TOUR. Playing NEW Pro V1, Garrick Higgo posted a tournament record-tying 10 birdies in his final-round 7-under 64. Higgo first put 2023 Pro V1 in play at the Sanderson Farms Championship, where he led the field in birdies (24) and finished one shot out of the playoff. “I think the biggest thing was that it gave a similar feel to the 21V, but it was a lot faster,” Higgo said. “So that made me really excited because I played the par-5s pretty well last week. So if I could hit it long and straight, which I feel like with the V – with the less spin, more control – I hit it a lot straighter. So straight and far works.” POWER ON CONSISTENCY OF NEW PRO V1X, WINDY CONDITIONS IN BERMUDA Power made a tournament-record 28 birdies with his NEW Pro V1x golf ball over the four rounds at Port Royal Golf Course, while becoming the only player in tournament history to make three birdies in a single tournament at the course’s signature par-3 16th. Said Power in his post-round press conference: “I was absolutely fine with the wind the last couple days because I’ve been lucky enough to play here a few times and I’ve seen this course in a lot of different wind directions and I've seen how -- just a bit of experience. Even on 16, like I hit a very, very good shot aimed at the left hazard line. I’ve done it before here and it ended up online with the pin.” “It’s having a little bit of extra confidence knowing that my ball was going to come back and do what it’s supposed to do versus other guys, it’s hard to aim in the ocean and hit a shot. When you’re not used to doing it, you haven’t done it before, it’s hard to trust that it's going to come back, but I’ve played it before. I played here last year and the tee was back and you're hitting a long iron starting out into the ocean, same thing. You just learn to trust it a little bit more.” “Same with No. 8 today, you're very sheltered on that tee box, but I’ve played in that westerly wind before. Once it gets out past the tee it gets hammered and it gets hit hard and it goes left. So I hit a very confident shot starting to a right pin, starting probably 10 steps right of the pin, which normally I wouldn’t be comfortable doing, but I’ve been able to do it before here and just I knew the ball would come back if you just kind of trust it.” Last week at the CJ Cup, Power talked about the consistency he was seeing with his NEW Pro V1x. “That’s forever always been the biggest positive for me with any of the Titleist balls I’ve used over the last 15 years,” he said. “You never get one that doesn’t do what you expect it to do. And I mean, that’s huge for us. Especially when you get on a Sunday under pressure, knowing that if you hit it the way you want to hit it, you know what it’s going to do. You know how it’s going to react, year after year, tournament after tournament.” “I mean, one shot here and there can do all the difference. You get one that all of a sudden just knuckles through the wind, goes over a green, you maybe drop one or two shots, it can change a whole tournament for you. So to have that consistency and the confidence in it, I mean, it’s massive. Just knowing that’s one less thing you got to worry about.” TITLEIST SWEEPS MAJOR EQUIPMENT COUNTS IN BERMUDA Titleist was the overwhelming #1 golf ball and most played brand across all major equipment categories ( golf ball , drivers , fairways , hybrids , utility irons , irons , wedges and putters ) at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, sweeping the counts for the first time of the 2022-23 PGA TOUR season and 28th time since the start of 2019. Last season, Titleist swept the counts four times, including the first-ever sweep at the TOUR Championship. Titleist remains the only brand to ever accomplish this feat on the PGA TOUR. This week in Bermuda: 106 players (80%) teed up a Pro V1 , Pro V1x , Pro V1 Left Dot or Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball, 11 times the nearest competitor with nine. Titleist was the most played driver with 45, 11 more than the nearest competitor, with NEW TSR drivers accounting for 32 (71%) of those drivers. There were more Titleist fairways (45) and hybrids (16) in play than any other brand, with TSR3 as the most popular fairway model and TSi2 the most played Titleist hybrid. 47% of the utility irons gamed in Bermuda were Titleist. T200 utility irons were the most popular with 31 in play, more than double the nearest competitor’s total number of utilities. Titleist was the most played iron (42) with more T100 iron sets in play (24) than any other brand’s total number of iron sets (20). With 224 gap, sand and lob wedges (59%), there were more Vokey Design wedges in play than all other wedges in the field combined. On the greens, more players used Scotty Cameron putters (49) than any other brand. T3 FINISHER EARNS BEST RESULT IN FOUR YEARS AFTER SWITCH TO TITLEIST After bookend rounds of 65, one of this week’s T3 finishers, the 2014 Ben Hogan Award winner and former World No. 1 Amateur, notched his highest finish since November 2018 after switching to 13 Titleist clubs from a competitive brand to start the 2022-2023 PGA TOUR season. Playing a Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball, NEW TSR driver and fairway, T100 irons and Vokey Design SM9 wedges, the former Stanford standout made 26 birdies over the 72 holes, posting rounds of 65-67-70-65 to finish the week at 17 under. So far this season, he ranks 18th in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (+0.701) after finishing 64th in the same category last season. What's in the Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash Driver: NEW TSR2 8.0° Fairway Metal: NEW TSR3 15.0° Hybrid: TSi3 18.0° Irons : T100•S 4 and T100 5-PW Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 50.12F, 56.12D, 60.08M DP WORLD TOUR | Portugal Masters Titleist Brand Ambassador Jordan Smith captured his second career victory on the DP World Tour, finishing a near-flawless week at 30 under. Smith’s final-round 8-under 63 earned him a three-shot, wire-to-wire win that featured three rounds of 63 or better (62-67-62-63). On Sunday, Smith made six birdies and one eagle while surrendering zero bogeys (and only three throughout the entire week). For the tournament, Smith ranked 10th in Stokes Gained: Approach (+1.28) and 8th in SG: Around the Green (+0.62), getting his Pro V1 golf ball up-and-down 77% of the time. Twelve of the top 14 finishers on the final leader board played a Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf ball model. What’s in Jordan Smith’s Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: NEW TSR3 8.0° Irons: T100 3-4 and 620 MB 5-9 Wedges: Vokey Design SM8 46.10F, 50.08F, 54.10S, WedgeWorks 60T BACK-TO-BACK WINS FOR TSR ON DP WORLD TOUR, WINNER RANKS FIRST IN STROKES GAINED: OFF THE TEE Gaming a NEW TSR3 8.0° driver (Kaili White 70-TX shaft), Smith ranked first in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (+1.14), averaging 299.5 yards while hitting 64.3% of his fairways. Sunday’s finish marked back-to-back wins for TSR drivers on the DP World Tour, following Yannik Paul's victory at last week’s Mallorca Golf Open after switching to a NEW TSR2 8.0° driver. With Smith’s victory, TSR drivers have now won 19 times across major worldwide professional tours since their debut at the Travelers Championship in June. SUNSHINE TOUR | Vodacom Origins of Golf Final Titleist ball player Combrinck Smit (Pro V1x Yellow) emerged victorious from a sudden-death playoff to capture his first career win on the Sunshine Tour. Smit made birdie on the par-5 18th to force overtime with Jake Redman (Pro V1x) , before sealing the victory with a par on the first extra hole. It marked the seventh straight win for Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball players on the Sunshine Tour, as 24 of the 28 events played this season have been won with a Titleist golf ball . AMATEUR | Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship The winner of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship trusted his Pro V1x golf ball, NEW TSR driver and full bag of Titleist equipment to a one-shot win at Amata Spring Country Club in Chonburi, Thailand. Closing in even-par 72 to finish the week at 13 under, the 21-year-old Australian champion overcame a three-shot deficit with nine holes to play, playing holes 11-15 in 4 under to climb to the top of the leader board. In addition to the AAC Trophy, the winner earned invitations to the 2023 Masters Tournament and the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. What’s in the Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion’s Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: NEW TSR3 10.0° | Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 60 TX Fairway Metal: NEW TSR3 15.0° | Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 80 TX Utility Iron: T200 3 | Graphite Design Tour AD Hybrid DI-95 X Irons: T100 4-9 | KBS Tour 120 X Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 50.12F, 56.10S, WedgeWorks 60T | KBS Tour 120 X (46-50), KBS Tour 610 130 (56-60) Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 tour prototype putter AMATEUR | East Lake Cup The world’s fourth-ranked amateur, Gordon Sargent , claimed the individual stroke play title after closing with a 4-under 68 at East Lake Golf Club. Sargent, who won the 2022 NCAA Division I Individual title in May as a freshman, also helped his team to their second victory of the fall season. What’s in Gordon Sargent’s Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: NEW TSR3 9.0° | Tensei 1K Pro White 60 TX-Flex Fairway Metal: NEW TSR3 16.5° | Tensei 1K Pro White 80 TX-Flex Utility Iron: T200 3 (Utility Build) | Ventus Black HB 10 TX-Flex Iron: T100 4, 620 CB 5 and 620 MB 6-9 | Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vokey Design SM9 46.10F | Dynamic Gold X100, Vokey Design SM9 52.08F, 56.10S | Dynamic Gold S300, and Vokey Design SM8 WedgeWorks 60T wedge | Dynamic Gold S400 Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M prototype ... #TeamTitleist
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First time is the sweetest. I was introduced to the game of golf back in 2019, and since the first time in the fairways, I have been so in love with this game. Every weekend feels like the best days of my life because I get to play again with my friends. Until on this fateful day of the 25th lf June 2022, I was supposed to play alone because my regular flightmates were playing with some special guests, suddenly they told me that one of their Japanese mates was not coming so they could accommodate me for a foursome. Playing the back 9 of the Makulot Course of the prestigious Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club in Lipa, Batangas Philippines, my home course, from the red tee of Hole No.4, Par 3 with a distance of 127 yards to the pin, I grabbed my TITLEIST TRU FEEL NO.1 and a Muzuno 4-Wood. I aimed left to the hill on the side of the green. My new TITLEIST ball flew smoothly to the target, then my caddie shouted and cheered " KICK LEFT!!" Right before our very eyes, IT DID! And rolled gently right into the HOLE! All i could hear on that moment were loud cheers and hurrays from everyone in my flight!! HOLE IN ONE! HOLE IN ONE!! I was in awe and couldnt move for a second and ran immediately to the green to see for myself that the ball was inside the hole. And Halleluiah! It was a HOLE IN ONE! I picked the ball and saw a dog-like figure stuck on the ball. Celebration followed, I was awarded with gift vouchers, certificate and a name plated displayed in our club house by my Malarayat Family. My achievement was also posted in Inquirer Golf, an FB social media page in our country. But never did I thought that it was actually a bitter sweet experience. On the next few days i found out that the stray dog i was feeding regularly in our village was hit by a car and died..On the very day I got my HIO. I fet like it was my dog's thank you gift for me before he went to dog heaven. This experience is the most unforgettable and most precious day of my life. Thank you TITLEIST TEAM for this chance to ehare my story. More power to you! www.titleist.com/.../eslxwhhg1ui16cfabp5l www.titleist.com/.../dz8bzdxzvmsagxedcq7g www.titleist.com/.../lcmsxtsuk7zifm4himco www.titleist.com/.../b25af3hs1rjlvxstgyk0
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Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX Golf Balls Now Available with Innovative Radar Capture Technology
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Titleist introduced Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls with innovative Radar Capture Technology (RCT) last October. Developed by Titleist Golf Ball R&D engineers, the golf balls are designed to enhance the data capture of launch conditions in an indoor environment and deliver the most accurate information possible. Titleist has expanded its RCT options by adding the technology to the popular Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX models. This allows for full golf ball fitting experiences, as well as dedicated golfers using their preferred golf ball in an indoor location. The golf balls are available online and in selected golf shops immediately . Titleist golf balls with RCT technology improve the experience for dedicated indoor fitting specialists committed to a premium, precision fitting; coaches and instructors aiming to give their players even better tools to work with; and Tour professionals and all golfers seeking precision data capture from their indoor practice sessions. The performance of the RCT technology has been well received by instructors and fitting specialists who have experienced it over the past year. “Within just a few shots, I knew this golf ball was a game-changer," said Adam Kolloff, owner and Director of Instruction at Pure Drive Golf in Woburn, Massachusetts. The New England PGA Teacher of the Year in 2021, Kolloff created Pure Drive Golf as an indoor alternative for golf learning and fitting. He and his team rely exclusively on TrackMan launch monitors for their instruction, and together with RCT, he claims the indoor golf experience is more accurate than ever imaginable. The reason? Spin capture. "When you teach indoors, you're reliant on good data and feedback, because you don't have the luxury of seeing the full flight of the golf ball,” said Kolloff. “If you're getting erroneous data from your launch monitor, then it's very easy to go down a bad rabbit hole, looking for solutions to a problem that might not even exist. The best thing about RCT is that it doesn't matter how the ball is oriented, you just put the ball down in front of TrackMan and you get accurate spin numbers and a true picture of every shot that’s hit." “We’re excited to add Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX to the RCT lineup,” said Jeremy Stone, Vice President, Titleist Golf Ball Marketing. “The Titleist premium performance RCT golf balls combine the game’s greatest combination of speed, spin, and feel with new technology that more consistently captures precision golf ball data in an indoor setting.” RCT has also become popular at traditional clubs that offer indoor golf options. At Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington, Rhode Island, Head Golf Professional Kyle Phelps said the RCT golf ball performs exactly like the stock Pro V1’s he sells in the golf shop. “The great thing is when my Pro V1 or Pro V1x players come indoors, they're getting the same data and the same feedback they would when they hit outside. They can dial in distances for every club in their bags, work on technique and hit different shots – everything we typically do outside – but because we're able to see accurate spin rate, we can now say with certainty, 'Yeah, that shot was the result of the archer, not the arrow.' I am looking forward to doing the same with our Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX players.” ABOUT RADAR CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY (RCT) Titleist Pro V1 , Pro V1x , Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX RCT models offer the same design, quality and performance as stock golf balls but with the enhanced benefit of indoor radar signal capture: Pro V1, Pro V1x, Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX RCT do not require application of reflective spin markers or precision orientation , benefitting indoor-only and seasonal golf facilities that operate either a TrackMan simulator or Garmin Approach R10 device, enhancing the golfer experience. Spin is critical to deliver an accurate data set indoors, contributing to key data points such as peak height, angle of descent, carry distance, roll out, and overall distance. RCT has been validated with both TrackMan and Garmin Approach R10 to improve the spin detection algorithm to require less ball flight to measure spin rate, benefiting, in particular, high ball speed/low spin rate scenarios. All RCT ball models conform with USGA and R&A rules. Availability The new Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash and AVX RCT golf balls will be available through authorized Titleist trade partners, as well as titleist.com immediately for $64.99/dozen. ... #TeamTitleist
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The Next Generation of the Titleist Speed Project Offers the Fastest Titleist Drivers Yet The Open marked the third consecutive major championship in 2022 won by players trusting Titleist drivers for their success – and the first with the new TSR model. The TSR is the next generation of the Titleist Speed Project that began more than six years ago with the TS series and was followed by the popular TSi models. Available in golf shops worldwide beginning September 23 - with global fittings beginning today - the new TSR drivers are designed to bring more speed and distance to every golfer. “Titleist TSR represents the deepest, most complete, and most validated understanding of the tee shot ever held within our walls,” said Stephanie Luttrell, Director, Metalwood Development, Titleist . “Every aspect of impact has been considered, constructed and optimized in service of our singular desire to produce more playable distance from every swing. New TSR drivers take everything that made TSi the most played driver on the PGA Tour and pack even more performance into every head. From new face technologies to CG improvements and aerodynamic refinements, TSR helps the golfer unlock more speed.” Each of the three models - the TSR2 , TSR3 and TSR4 - provide distinct performance options for a variety of players. The TSR2 is a “max” performance driver offering the perfect combination of speed and stability, while the TSR3 provides speed and distance through precision tuning technologies such as SureFit Adjustable CG Track weighting. The TSR4’s adjustable weighting system allows for more control than ever over spin conditions. “With improved aerodynamics and player-preferred shaping, cutting-edge face construction technology, and refined adjustability, each TSR - based on our extensive player and robot testing - is faster in the air, longer off the tee, and straighter down the fairway than our previous generation drivers,” said Josh Talge, Vice President, Titleist Golf Club Marketing . “Going from TS to TSi was a major leap in performance. This step from TSi to TSR is even bigger.” Titleist Speed-inspired drivers have been the choice of more players and more champions on the PGA TOUR for four years running. The new TSR models made their debut at the Travelers Championship in June, where 18 players switched the first week it was available for competition. There were a combined 21 TSR models in play at The Open, where Cameron Smith edged runner-up Cameron Young by one shot, giving the Titleist TSR3 a 1-2 finish at the year’s final major. TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW Advanced Aerodynamics: Since the inception of the Titleist Speed Project, Titleist engineers have continued to put greater emphasis on aerodynamics being one of the most essential routes to increasing clubhead speed. Among the refinements, TSR models feature a new ‘boat tail’ shape that houses swing weight, moving one more element of drag off the club sole. Multi-Plateau and Speed Ring Variable Face Thickness (VFT) Technologies: TSR drivers employ two new VFT constructions, each offering specific performance benefits engineered to work for different player profiles. The TSR2 and TSR4 feature a multi-plateau VFT face that is built inward, layer by layer, to create nearly constant CT across the entire hitting surface. This results in a more forgiving clubface for off-center strikes. The VFT construction of the TSR3 is found in its Speed Ring face, where Titleist engineers focused on centering the maximum CT/COR relationship into the sweet spot, helping players who find the middle of the face get even more speed off the tee. Player-Tuned Designs: The full TSR line reflects a single-minded focus on the golfer, including the look, feel and sound of each, which are a result of direct feedback from tour players and other discerning players. Aerospace Grade Titanium: Titleist continues to utilize the best-performing materials in the construction of TSR drivers, including premium aerospace grade titanium, which is employed by the likes of NASA and feature unique properties in terms of strength, recoil, and durability. CT Tested and Maximized: Every TSR driver is precision manufactured to the tightest tolerances and measured multiple times to ensure performance at the maximum allowable limit. SureFit Hosel Compatible: All TSR drivers feature Titleist’s patented SureFit hosel and are compatible with all Titleist TSi, TS, 917, 915, 913 and 910 models. TITLEIST TSR DRIVER MODELS TSR2 : For the player that tends to make contact across the entire face, TSR2 is the perfect combination of speed and stability, now in a more refined player-preferred shape. Designed for maximum performance for both on- and off-center contact. Improved aerodynamics make TSR2 faster through the air, and a reimagined look and redesigned toe shape improves face angle at address. A Multi-Plateau VFT face builds the face inward, layer-by-layer, to create consistent CT across the face with forgiveness and speed no matter the impact location. Optimized CG placement - lower and more forward than prior generations - increases ball speed and improves launch and spin conditions. 460cc head with adjustable swingweight and fixed CG location High launch, low spin | Standard Length: 45.5” Available lofts: RH | 8.0° | 9.0° | 10.0° | 11.0° | LH | 9.0° | 10.0° | 11.0° TSR3 : A player’s driver with optimal feel that provides speed, distance, and playability through precision tuning. Engineered for speed, distance, and playability with performance-tuned adjustability. A refined and reimagined SureFit Adjustable CG Track System allows players to position the CG exactly where they need and want it, customizing their ideal and exact setup. An advance in clubface technology, the TSR3’s Speed Ring VFT Face was created using a conical variable face thickness. This feature focuses the maximum CT/COR relationship into one central sweet spot. Continuing upon the success of TSi3’s 460cc shape, TSR3 maintains the tour-preferred shaping while adding subtle refinements to improve aerodynamics. Mid/high launch, low spin | Standard Length: 45.5” Available lofts: RH | 8.0° | 9.0° | 10.0° | 11.0° (custom) | LH | 9.0° | 8.0°, 10.0° (custom) TSR4 : For players looking to neutralize excess spin, TSR4 is the ultimate low-spin driver, now with added adjustability. The ultimate low-spin driver of which every detail, from sound to feel, is fine-tuned to meet the standards of high spin players. Features a multi-plateau VFT face, like TSR2, so that the entire hitting area is designed to capture consistent speed and distance. Two adjustable weighting options allow players to customize their spin profile: a heavier weight in the forward setting maximizes spin reduction, while moving the weight to the back creates more of a “TSR3.5” performance profile. 430cc with adjustable swingweight and CG location. Mid/low launch, low spin | Standard Length: 45.5” Available lofts: RH | 8.0° | 9.0° | 10.0° | LH | 9.0° FEATURED GRIP Golf Pride TV 360 No Fill Flat Cap 58R. Additional custom grips available. FEATURED AND PREMIUM SHAFTS With a fit for every type of player, TSR’s featured and premium shaft options represent a wide range of performance and swing profiles. Players can choose from four high performance featured shafts or upgrade to one of three premium Graphite Design shafts. Titleist offers an industry-leading number of custom shaft choices in addition to the lineups below: Featured Shafts: HZRDUS RED CB: A mid-to-high launch/mid-spin lightweight shaft with an active tip section featuring counter-balance technology. TENSEI AV BLUE with Xlink Tech: A mid-launch/mid-spin shaft featuring Straight Flight Weighting and Xlink Resin for increased bond strength, enhanced feel and durability. HZRDUS BLACK 4G: For players seeking spin reduction, this low/mid launch with low/mid spin shaft features a stiff butt and firm tip section to launch the ball lower. TENSEI 1K BLACK: A low-launch/low-spin shaft, built with 1K Carbon Fiber Weave technology to enhance feel and stability. Premium Shafts: TSR premium offerings include three shafts manufactured by Graphite Design and utilize exclusive TORAYCA carbon fibers to produce elite performance dynamics. All shafts are available in 50, 60, 70 and 80g. TOUR AD UB: For mid-to-high swing speeds looking for mid-launch with low/mid spin. TOUR AD DI: For mid-to-high swing speeds seeking mid/high launch with low/mid spin. TOUR AD IZ: For mid-to-high swing speeds looking to have high launch with low spin. TOUR VALIDATION Titleist has been the most played driver brand on the PGA TOUR four seasons running. Open Championship winner Cameron Smith and runner-up Cameron Young , the second-ranked driver on the PGA TOUR (SG: Off the Tee), each played Titleist TSR3 drivers at St. Andrews. Said Smith: “I’ve loved it. It’s faster … and I feel like especially the toe miss for me, I haven’t gotten as much curve out of it, which is obviously a good thing. It seems to be a little bit more consistent on my misses. I’ve put it right in play and it’s been great.” Will Zalatoris earned his first PGA TOUR victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a TSR3 driver in the bag. Said Zalatoris: “The mishits for me were exponentially better. I was seeing mishits go about seven, eight yards farther. I have a lot of distance, but bringing it in left-to-right was something that was huge for me.” Zalatoris’ win in Memphis marked Win No. 4 for the new Titleist TSR driver models in the first eight weeks since making their PGA TOUR debut at the Travelers Championship. Playing a TSR3 9.0° driver, Joohyung "Tom" Kim captured the Wyndham Championship for his first career PGA TOUR title at the final event of the regular season. He earned both his PGA TOUR card and a spot in the FedExCup Playoffs with the victory. Kim made the new TSR3 his gamer following a visit to the Titleist Performance Institute, where he worked with Titleist Tour Rep Dino Antenucci . “I had been playing the TSi3 for the longest time and I thought I wasn’t going to change it, but after trying it at TPI, it was just so good that I had to put it in the bag, and it’s been working out really well. My percentage in the fairway has gone up and, yeah, it’s a keeper. Missed hits, solid hits, it just stays in the wind so well for me, that’s what I’ve had trouble with before and I thought I was going to use the ‘i’ for the rest of the season, but I put it right in the bag because I gained ball speed, gained swing speed, smash factor went up and holds it really well into the wind. So it was great.” J.T. Poston put his new TSR3 (9.0°) driver in play the first week it was available at the Travelers Championship, finishing T2 in Hartford. The following week, he won the John Deere Classic. Said Poston: “Can't say enough about it. It looks, feels, sounds awesome, and I picked up a little ball speed right away … My accuracy has been up. Even the mishits are going straight, which is nice, but they’re also getting out there just about as far as the ones that are hit out of the center.” More than 80 players on the PGA TOUR have already made the switch to TSR drivers – including Justin Thomas , who put a TSR3 driver in play to begin the FedEx Cup Playoffs. “The biggest difference is the spin,” he told PGATOUR.com: “When I heel it, it doesn’t spin crazy high and when I toe it, it’s somehow spinning a little more. It’s unbelievable in terms of misses.” At the first three PGA TOUR events TSR was available, the leader in SG: Off the Tee played a TSR3 ( Davis Riley | Travelers Championship; Cameron Davis | John Deere Classic; Max Homa | Scottish Open). Said Riley: “The overall look, the feel is awesome. It’s really good. The mishits are really good. I’m finding really consistent spin across the face no matter where I’m hitting it, so that you’re maxing out your carry numbers every time. It’s what you really want to look for. It’s not how good your good hits are. It’s, ‘How good are your bad hits?’ And just seeing that consistency across the face is really cool.” The No. 1 and No. 4 players in the Women’s Rolex World Rankings (as of 8/15) made the immediate switch to new TSR3 drivers at the Amundi Evian Championship. Said So Yeon Ryu , who also put the new TSR3 in play in her first opportunity at Evian, having gained 2 mph ball speed: “I don’t think you can find this kind of feel with any other brands. I always like the feel of golf balls staying with the club face a little longer, and then jumping. For me, that’s the feel I like, and so this is the perfect driver. I can have that perfect feel.” In the days leading up to the Western Amateur many of the game’s top amateurs had the opportunity to get fit for a TSR driver. A total of 37 players stepped to the first tee with their new TSR drivers in the bag – including the eventual stroke-play medalist – making the immediate switch at what is widely considered to be the toughest test in amateur golf. AVAILABILITY AND PRICE Titleist TSR drivers are available in golf shops worldwide beginning September 23 at $599 — $799 with a premium shaft option. ... #TeamTitleist
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At the tee box I took my normal shot, aiming to the left of the green to compensate for the roll I knew I would get. After hitting my tee shot, I turned and walked toward my cart, as my playing partners excitedly screamed “ Oh My GOSH…it went in the hole” As we are always kidding each other, I didnt believe them. As I approached the green to check for my ball they said “Diane, it is in the hole, you got a hole in one” . I still didn’t believe them and they made me walk to the cup to check for the ball. Before I left my cart, they said don’t take your putter…you won’t need it. As I approached the cup, my eye caught a flash of white and I knew it was true. I screamed…YES!!!! What a feeling it was! After 18 years and countless rounds it was like a dream come true! With all the emotion of the event, my golf partner video’d the ground while he thought he was recording me!
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I returned to playing Golf this summer after a 24 year hiatus. I'd previously been a junior member and regular player at Mullion Golf Club. This was my first and hopefully not last Hole in one. The 9th hole at Radnor Golf and Leisure is 102 yards, the pin is located towards the front of a realtively small green and is around 10ft from a fairly large water obstacle, you can either aim left and avoid the water or go all in and shoot over the water in the hope that the ball lands on the green, strike the ball too hard and you risk over running the green and going out of bounds. My go to club on this particular hole is my 9 iron, I could tell when I struck the ball that it was a nice clean shot, I watched as the ball climbed high into the sky dropping around 2-3ft behind the water, the ball landed heavy and only bounced a couple of times, we'd had a couple of days of light rain which had taken the firmness out of the greens. The ball then rolled about 2-3ft dropping in the hole, we could hear the ball drop which I was surprised at given the distance, I was in complete shock my playing partner went crazy and started hugging me, he filmed the walk to the hole, I was still in disbelief when I saw my ball sitting there looking up at me, what a great feeling, sufficing to say I've retired the ball, it now sits on the window ledge in the office as a reminder. www.titleist.com/.../ppz7ufrossoc5gcxgl6y
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Last week, 312 of the game’s elite amateurs arrived at New Jersey’s Ridgewood Country Club to compete for the U.S. Amateur Championship , the grand finale of the amateur golf summer. Of those players aiming to etch their name onto the Havemeyer Trophy – as well as the tee sheets of next year’s Masters Tournament, U.S. Open and Open Championship – a total of 87 percent (271) of them chose to play a Titleist golf ball . That group included the eventual U.S. Amateur Champion and runner-up, all four semifinalists, seven of the eight quarterfinalists, 57 of the 64 match-play qualifiers and three of the stroke-play co-medalists . A week earlier at the U.S. Women’s Amateur , 83 percent (130) of the field at Chambers Bay teed up a Titleist. Year after year, when the biggest titles in golf are on the line, the overwhelming majority of the game’s best players choose to place their trust in the performance, quality and consistency of Titleist golf balls : EVENT (2022) TITLEIST GOLF BALLS % FIELD NEAREST COMPETITOR % FIELD U.S. Amateur 271 87% 24 8% U.S. Women’s Amateur 130 83% 13 8% Augusta National Women's Amateur 62 86% 5 7% NCAA Men’s Championship 140 90% 9 6% NCAA Men's Regionals (6 sites) 385 86% 35 8% NCAA Women’s Championship 125 95% 3 2% The Amateur Championship (R&A) 240 83% 16 6% European Amateur 125 87% 10 7% European Ladies Amateur 129 91% 6 4% Australian Amateur 67 74% 9 10% Australian Women's Amateur 56 85% 6 9% Latin America Amateur 76 75% 19 19% KGA President Cup Men's (Korea) 190 70% 38 14% KGA President Cup Women's (Korea) 250 79% 21 7% U.S. Junior Championship 198 75% 39 15% U.S. Girls’ Junior Championship: 119 76% 17 11% Western Amateur 122 79% 18 12% Sunnehanna Amateur 85 82% 9 9% Northeast Amateur 74 82% 9 10% North & South Amateur 97 82% 10 8% Trans-Miss Amateur 131 91% 7 5% Pacific Coast Amateur 73 84% 7 8% St. Andrews Links Trophy 118 86% 7 5% Lytham Trophy 126 88% 5 3% Curtis Cup 14 88% 1 6% U.S. Amateur Four Ball 202 80% 32 13% Titleist Equipment Success on the PGA TOUR This season on the PGA TOUR , Titleist golf balls were teed up a total of 4,461 times in competition (72%), more than seven times the nearest competitor with 598 (10%). Titleist also topped every major equipment category on the PGA TOUR – leading the field in drivers , fairways , hybrids , irons , utility irons , wedges and putters – four times during the 2021-22 season, including this week’s TOUR Championship . Titleist has swept the equipment counts on the PGA TOUR a total of 27 times since the start of the 2019 calendar year, a feat that has never once been matched by another brand. The World's Best Amateurs Trust Titleist Complete trust of Titleist from tee-to-green also continues to be a theme at every level of competitive golf: Titleist was the most played golf ball , driver , fairway , hybrid , iron , utility iron , wedge and putter at the U.S. Amateur , The Amateur Championship (R&A) , Australian Amateur, Lytham Trophy, European Amateur , U.S. Junior Amateur and the six NCAA Men’s Regional Championships sites, among others. Titleist also swept the counts across this summer’s Elite Amateur Series events, which comprises seven of amateur game’s most prestigious titles: Sunnehanna Amateur , Northeast Amateur , North & South Amateur , Tran-Miss Amateur , Southern Amateur , Pacific Coast Amateur and Western Amateur . The concluding event of the Elite Amateur Series, the Western Amateur , also marked the beginning of the seeding and validation process for the NEW TSR metals, with players getting their first opportunity to play the new models in competition. A total of 37 players put NEW TSR drivers immediately in play that week, including the stroke-play medalist ( TSR4 8.0°), at what is widely considered the toughest test in amateur golf. Among that group was Vanderbilt’s Gordon Sargent , who is bringing his NEW TSR driver, Pro V1x golf ball and bag full of Titleist equipment to Paris this week as part of the U.S. team in the World Amateur Team Championship . Earlier this year, Sargent became the ninth freshman in history to win the individual trophy at the NCAA Championship, making birdie on the first hole of a four-man playoff to claim the title. In April, Anna Davis , playing a Pro V1x golf ball and 14 Titleist clubs , became the youngest champion in the event’s history at 16 years old. Davis, who started the final round at Augusta National two strokes off the lead, played Amen Corner in 2 under, with birdies at the par-3 12th and the par-5 13 th , on her way to a 3-under 69 and one-shot victory. She was the only player who finished the 54-hole event in red numbers, at 1 under (215). She had never stepped foot on ANGC until her Friday practice round. ... #TeamTitleist
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PGA TOUR | BMW Championship Titleist Brand Ambassador Patrick Cantlay won the BMW Championship for the second straight season, making birdie on the 17th hole Sunday at Wilmington Country Club on his way to a one-shot victory. Playing a Pro V1x golf ball and full bag of Titleist equipment, Cantlay became the first player to successfully defend a FedEx Cup Playoffs event, following last year’s playoff victory at Caves Valley. It marked the eighth-career PGA TOUR title for Cantlay, who finished the week 14 under after four rounds in the 60’s (68-68-65-69). For the week, he finished second in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green (+8.821), third in SG: Off the Tee (+4.011), sixth in SG: Approach (+5.173) and T2 in Scrambling (80%). Cantlay, also the defending TOUR Championship and FedEx Cup winner, enters next week’s finale at No. 2 in the FedEx Cup rankings. What’s in Patrick Cantlay’s Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TS3 9.5° | Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 60 TX Fairway: 915F 15.0° | Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 70 TX Hybrid: TS2 21.0° | Mitsubishi Diamana ZF 80 TX Irons: 718 AP2 (4-9) irons | True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Vokey SM7 46.10F, 52.08F & SM9 56.08M (@57), WedgeWorks 60T wedges | True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300 Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 tour prototype SEVEN IN A ROW FOR TITLEIST GOLF BALL PLAYERS With Cantlay's victory, Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball players have now won seven consecutive events on the PGA TOUR and 31 times overall this season. On Sunday, Cantlay and fellow Pro V1x player Scott Stallings , who finished second by one shot, topped a leader board that featured Titleist golf ball players in six of the top-7 positions. CANTLAY ON PERFORMANCE, CONSISTENCY OF PRO V1 x www.instagram.com/.../ “Pro V1x has been the right fit for me because it's the best. I think it’s the best ball that I’ve ever played. I don’t think twice about it when I tee it up. I just know that it’s the best golf ball.” “I want the golf ball to feel consistent, so I want it to do the same thing the most amount of times over and over and over again. That way, it’s predictable. I think golf ball being a fixed variable for what I do is very important. There’s always equipment changes going on or tweaks to suit conditions or suit maybe holes in your game. And so, the golf ball being a constant opposed to also a variable is really important to me. And having it perform well when you hit it solid and when you mishit it slightly, and not seeing a big difference between spin numbers or launch numbers when you do inevitably miss a couple, that’s really important for shooting good scores.” “If you hit a 5-iron, even if you hit it out of the bunker and scuff it up a little bit, you’re still hitting the same 5-iron, so you don’t worry about that component. With golf ball, it’s not necessarily a sure thing, because it is a new golf ball every time you put it in. I might play six different golf balls in a round of golf. And so, the quality control I think is extremely important and something maybe that I take for granted, because I know how difficult it is to replicate something time after time after time. Not having even a percent difference between any of the golf balls in a dozen must be particularly difficult. It’s something that at this point, I don’t even think about. I trust that all the golf balls are exactly the same and are going to perform exactly the same. And that gives me a ton of confidence, so much so that I don’t even think about it when I switch golf balls out there.” 12 STRAIGHT WINS FOR VOKEY WEDGE PLAYERS ON PGA TOUR Playing a set of four Vokey Design wedges, Cantlay became the 12th-consecutive winner on the PGA TOUR to have at least one Vokey in the bag (and 32nd overall this season). He finished the week sixth in Strokes Gained: Approach (+5.173) and T2 in Scrambling (80%). “You’re always looking for a little edge on controlling distance and I was able to control the flight and distance really well with the SM9, and so it went straight in the bag,” said Cantlay, after making the switch to his new SM9 56.08M at the Sentry Tournament of Champions. (He put his SM9 WedgeWorks 60T in play for the first time at the Masters.) “When you’re testing a new wedge you want to see that it’s interacting with the turf the right way and is able to perform no matter what kind of shot you’re hitting. And I feel very comfortable that this wedge does that.” CANTLAY’S SUCCESS CONTINUES WITH PHANTOM X 5 A year ago at the BMW Championship, Cantlay – playing his Scotty Cameron Phantom X 5 tour prototype putter – gained more strokes putting (+14.6) than any player in a single tournament since they began tracking the statistic in 2004. The success has continued throughout 2022. Heading into next week’s season finale, he ranks third in One-Putt Percentage (43.33%), while leading the TOUR in Approach Putt Performance (lag putting). He’s second in Birdie or Better Conversion Percentage at 37.21%. Cantlay was a perfect 15-for-15 from inside seven feet on Sunday and was T-4 for the week in putting from 10-15 feet (57.1%), as he made it 21 wins for Scotty Cameron players this season on the PGA TOUR, more than any other competitor. Cantlay first switched to his Phantom X 5 mid-mallet model last April at the Zurich Classic, seeking added stability through the putter’s compact wingback construction. Three starts later, he used it to win The Memorial. “A little different for me, I switched over into a mallet,” said Cantlay, who for years had played a blade-style Newport 2 GSS tour prototype. “It’s more face-balanced, so it felt just a little easier to aim and it felt a little easier to swing just straight back and straight through. Launch conditions have been really good and I’ve been making some putts.” Cantlay’s Memorial-winning Phantom X 5 featured a double bend shaft without alignment features. Following the second round of the 2021 Northern Trust, Cantlay switched into his current Phantom X 5 configuration with a sight line on the topline (like the stock model). Around that time, Cantlay also began marking a line on his Pro V1x golf ball to help with alignment on short putts. DP WORLD TOUR | D+D Real Czech Masters Max Kieffer (Pro V1) won his first DP World Tour title, posting a final round 6-under 66 including a birdie on the 17th hole to win by one shot. Kieffer led the field in Strokes Gained: Around the Green (+1.86 per round), while finishing seventh in Scrambling (83.33%). Eleven of the top-12 finishers trusted a Titleist golf ball in Prague, while three of the top five gamed a NEW TSR driver, including Titleist Brand Ambassadors Tapio Pulkannen (TSR2), Louis De Jager (TSR2) and Zander Lombard (TSR3). LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR | Aramco Team Series Sotogrande Titleist Brand Ambassador Nelly Korda came from seven shots back to start the final round, closing in 5-under 67 to win by three shots. Fellow Titleist Brand Ambassadors Jessica Korda and Pauline Roussin-Bouchard finished in a tie for second. What’s in Nelly Korda’s Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 golf ball Driver: TSi1 10.0° | Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 6 S Fairway Metals: TSi2 16.5° | Fujikura Ventus Red 70 S and TSi2 21.0° fairway | Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Blue 75 S Irons: T100 5-PW | Aerotech SteelFiber i80cw F4 Wedges: Vokey SM8 50.08F, 54.10S, 58.08M | Aerotech SteelFiber i95cw S Putter: Scotty Cameron Special Select Squareback 2 tour prototype PGA TOUR Champions | DICK’s Sporting Goods Open Padraig Harrington (Pro V1) posted three rounds of 67 or better – making just one bogey over his final 36 holes – to earn his second PGA TOUR Champions title of 2022. Harrington, 50, closed with a bogey-free 67 to win by three shots over Thongchai Jaidee (Pro V1x) and Mike Weir (Pro V1x Left Dash) , leading a 1-2-3 finish for Titleist golf ball players. Harrington made 20 birdies over the three rounds and finished the week 4th in Scrambling (86.67%) while going 2-for-2 in sand saves. CHAMPION WINS WITH NEW TSR DRIVER The winner of the DICK’s Sporting Goods Open gamed a NEW TSR3 9.0° driver, marking the first win on PGA TOUR Champions for the new TSR models. Over the three rounds in New York, he led the field in Driving Distance at 323 yards. KORN FERRY TOUR | Albertsons Boise Open Playing a Titleist Pro V1 Left Dot golf ball, the winner of the Albertsons Boise Open captured his first-career Korn Ferry Tour victory after posting a career-low 8-under 63 Sunday and emerging victorious from a three-man, all-Titleist playoff. The winner – who finished the four rounds at 21 under, along with Titleist Brand Ambassador Philip Knowles (Pro V1) and MJ Daffue (Pro V1x) – prevailed with a par on the first playoff hole at Hillcrest CC. Japan Golf Tour | Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup This week’s winner on the Japan Golf Tour used a Titleist TSi3 driver (10.0°) and Vokey Design SM8 58-degree lob wedge, posting a final-round 67 to win by two. Tomoharu Otsuki (Pro V1) finished solo second after a closing 7-under 65. Asian Tour | International Series Korea Taehoon Ok (Pro V1) birdied the final hole Sunday to earn his first Asian Tour victory. Ok, 23, rolled his Pro V1 in from 5 feet for birdie on the 18th hole at Lotte Skyhill CC to close in 3-under 68 and finish the week at 15 under, one shot clear of Bio Kim (Pro V1x) . “I asked my caddie on 17 if he really thought I can birdie 18 and he said, ‘go for it’,” Ok said. “I have learned a lot by playing in the final pairings recently so that really helped.” It was a 1-2-3 finish for Titleist golf ball players, as Titleist Brand Ambassador Trevor Simsby (Pro V1x) finished another shot back in third. Eleven of the 14 players finishing T10 or better trusted a Titleist ball for the week. SUNSHINE TOUR | Sunbet Challenge Albert Venter (Pro V1) captured his second Sunshine Tour win while leading a 1-2-3-4-5 finish for Titleist golf ball players. Venter opened with a 9-under 63 on his way to a six-shot victory. Pro V1 players Ruan Korb and Titleist Brand Ambassador Estiaan Conradie finished second and third, respectively, with Titleist golf ball players claiming the top-five positions on the leader board. CHINA TOUR | Shenyang International Open Pro V1x loyalist Zihan She earned his first China Tour victory while leading a 1-2-3 finish for Titleist golf ball players. She, the only player to finish the week at even par, won by one shot over Jia Zhang (Pro V1x) . Yang Tong (Pro V1x) finished another shot back in third. Titleist golf ball players made up 11 of the top 12 finishers at Shenyang Century Golf Club, as 96 percent of the field trusted a Titleist golf ball. AMATEUR | U.S. Amateur The winner of the U.S. Amateur trusted his Pro V1 golf ball to a 1-up victory in the all-Titleist golf ball final at Ridgewood Country Club. The champion, ranked third in the World Amateur Golf Ranking coming into the week, hit his approach on the 36th hole to 12 feet and two-putted for the halve to claim the Havemeyer Trophy. The runner-up, playing a Pro V1x golf ball and 13 Titleist clubs, battled back from a 5-down deficit early in the day, birdieing the 35th hole to extend the match to No. 36. TITLEIST SWEEPS EQUIPMENT COUNTS AT U.S. AMATEUR Titleist was the overwhelming #1 golf ball and most played brand in every major equipment category as the field of 312 players chased history at Ridgewood Country Club. This season on the PGA TOUR, Titleist has topped every major equipment category three times, and 26 times since the start of the 2019 calendar year – a feat that has never been matched by any other brand. Titleist also swept the counts across this summer’s seven Elite Amateur Series events, the six NCAA Men’s Regional Championships and the U.S. Junior Championship. At the U.S. Women’s Amateur, Titleist was also the most played golf ball, driver (T1), hybrid , utility iron , wedge and putter . This week in New Jersey: A total of 271 players (87%) teed up a Pro V1 , Pro V1x , Pro V1 Left Dot or Pro V1x Left Dash , more than 11 times the nearest competitor (24) – including the champion, all four semifinalists, seven of the eight quarterfinalists and three of the stroke-play co-medalists. There were more Titleist drivers (121/39%), fairways (121 players/39%) and hybrids (36/40%) in players’ bags than any other brand – with a total of 285 (39%) total metalwoods in play, compared to 188 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was the most played utility iron with 118 (65%), more than five times the nearest competitor (23), with T200 (Utility Build) being the most popular model. Titleist irons were the top choice of U.S. Amateur contestants with 125 (40%) sets in play, more than double the nearest competitor (59). T100 irons were the most trusted model. There were more Vokey Design gap, sand and lob wedges (544/59%) in play than all other brands combined. More players trusted Scotty Cameron putters (102/33%) than any other brand, compared to 68 for the nearest competitor. ... #TeamTitleist
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Friend invited me out to an early tee time on a Friday just after sunrise at Mount Si Golf Course in Snoqualmie, WA. As we approached the hole 8 par three, we began looking forward to enjoying a snack and beverage at the turn. It always tastes better when you're playing a bit of hookie from work and taking your morning conference calls from the green. 162 yards from the blues, we both pulled out a 7-iron, estimating 155 yards due to pin placement. I tee'd off second, and the pressure was on once the other half of our twosome was already looking at a makeable birdie putt. I squared up, aiming for the left half of the green (trying to mitigate for a nice slice that rears its head pretty frequently). My swing felt smooth but it didn't feel like I struck the ball cleanly. (I initially thought I'd edged it and would be long.) But, I'd kept my head down and let the club do the work. I looked up to see the ball arcing up nicely with just a slight fade. It looked good. Then it looked really good. Then it landed and looked better. We both stood and watched, time seemed to slow down, and it took a moment to register that I should be jumping up and down cheering as it seemed unreal that the ball had just gone in. One of the best parts of the experience was when a groundskeeper drove up to us in a hurry, asked which of us had just done it, congratulated me, and then seeing how fast the news spread around the entire golf course. Mount Si GC also gave me a trophy to hold the ball (Titlelist Pro v1) and didn't force me to buy a round for everyone on the course/clubhouse. Made for an all around great Friday! www.titleist.com/.../afrlocnl2yl1qmckn8lw www.titleist.com/.../fh1uto4hi6nrntmttour www.titleist.com/.../hggbh84tt78ovtsw1iuv
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I was playing the Ridge course, here at the Nottawasaga, on June 13 2022. Hole #10 is a par 3, all uphill, about 165 yds. depending upon pin position. I selected my Hybrid 3, and aimed the shot to the right, hoping to get the carom off the high bank on that side of the green. Arriving up at the green, there were no balls visible on the green, so since I had hit the ball well, I walked to the rear of the green, expecting to find my ball back there in the rough. No ball was there at the back, so I walked along the banked side of the green, checking the rough, and still no ball. I walked over to the hole and there was my Titleist 1 ProV, laying at the bottom of the hole. I didn't get to see the ball actually go in the hole, but it's still exciting to get a hole in one! This the 2nd time I have aced this same hole. Thanks Titleist ! www.titleist.com/.../gcrqadw26l12mzzcn6d0
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I made my hole in one at Bent Tree Golf course during a match play event. I was going into hole 17 even with my match opponent. I had about 136 to the pin with a bunker obscuring our view of the hole. I hit a 52 degree Vokey sm7 wedge onto the green. I was aiming short, saw it hop and let my opponent hit. The par 3 was cut in half by the cart path so we all had to walk up to the green a ways. My opponent was a few paces ahead and said “Brandon I think you went off the back.” I thought that was odd because I was sure it was short so I glanced towards the rough behind the bunker. No ball. As he approached the cup, he looked in, looked at me and shook his head. He tossed me my Pro V1 from the cup and I am sure the clubhouse could hear us celebrating. 2 hole-in-ones within the same year. My first was June 20th, 2021. My second was June 10th, 2022. www.titleist.com/.../iykbm76cxahrwvo8amxn
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LPGA TOUR | Palos Verdes Championship Marina Alex (Pro V1x) claimed her second LPGA victory Sunday in California, closing in 6-under 66 to win by one shot over the No. 1 player in the world and fellow Titleist golf ball player Jin Young Ko (Pro V1) , who also posted a final-round 66. Alex made six birdies over her final 14 holes Sunday, including a two-putt birdie at the par-5 16th that moved her into double digits under par (-10) and atop of the leaderboard. Meghan Kang (Pro V1) and Lydia Ko (Pro V1x) tied for fourth, while Ryann O’Toole (Pro V1x) ended the week in fifth, as every player in the Top 5 played a Titleist golf ball . Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x players have now won eight of the first 10 events played in 2022 on the LPGA. Titleist was the overwhelming field favorite for golf balls with 82% of the players teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (nearest competitor, 6%). WINNER MAKES SWITCH TO TS i 3 DRIVER; 4TH WIN FOR TS i ON 2022 LPGA The winner of the Palos Verdes Championship played a Titleist TSi3 driver, having switched from a competitive model to begin the 2022 season. It marked the fourth win for Titleist TSi drivers on the LPGA through the first 10 events this season, double the nearest competitor. The Palos Verdes champ made the switch to TSi following a pre-season session with Titleist fitter Scott Kraul in which she was only meant to test fairway woods. Kraul, having asked her to hit a few shots with her gamer to see the gapping with her 3-wood, noticed her contact was toward the heel and she was over-spinning it on her preferred shot shape (fade). Her miss was a pull left. In testing TSi3, Kraul fit her into a 9.0° loft in the B•1 SureFit Hosel setting (standard loft, -.75 degrees flat). She immediately began to make consistent contact in the center of the face. Her ball speed increased 1.5 mph on average and she maintained more consistent spin rates. As a result, she picked up an average of 5 yards carry distance. ANWA CHAMP MAKES CUT IN LPGA DEBUT Two shots outside the cutline as she stepped to the 16th tee on Friday afternoon in Palos Verdes, the winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur played her final three holes of Round 2 in eagle-birdie-par to make the cut in her LPGA debut. “I knew that I obviously had to make something happen to make the cut. I knew that I had to be kind of aggressive going into the last few holes,” she said. The ANWA champ gamed a Titleist Pro V1x golf ball and full bag of Titleist equipment, as she did last month in claiming one of the biggest titles in amateur golf, becoming the youngest champion in the event's history at 16 years old. What’s in the ANWA Champion’s Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSi2 11.0° Fairway Metal: TSi2 16.5° & 18.0° Hybrid: TS2 23.0° Irons: 620 MB 5-PW Wedges: NEW Vokey Design SM9 50.12F, 54.10S, 58.10S Putter: Scotty Cameron Timeless tour prototype PGA TOUR | Mexico Open Titleist was the most played golf ball , driver , hybrid , utility iron , iron , wedge and putter at the Mexico Open, where eight of the top 10 – and 10 of the top 12 – finishers trusted at least one piece of Titleist equipment. That list includes PGA TOUR rookie and Titleist Brand Ambassador Brandon Wu , who matched Tony Finau (Pro V1 Left Dot) for Sunday’s low round of 8-under 63. Wu, who had his best week on the PGA TOUR (T2), played his final 36 holes in bogey-free 13 under par, making six birdies and an eagle over his final 14 holes Sunday. His closing 63 was the lowest score of his PGA TOUR career, as he set career-bests for a single round in Strokes Gained: Off-the-tee (+1.72) and SG: Tee-to-green (+4.07). “I played awesome today,” said Wu, who jumped 77 spots up the FedEx Cup Rankings to No. 73. “Tried to keep it easy, that was kind of the game plan with me and my caddie. Hit a lot of greens, hit a lot of fairways. The conditions were kind of tough especially towards the middle and the end of the round, there’s some tough holes with the wind, but yeah, I just tried to play my game and it was good.” Titleist was the overwhelming field favorite for golf balls with 78% of the players teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (nearest competitor, 8%). What’s in Brandon Wu’ Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Driver: TSi3 10.0° | Graphite Design Tour AD GP 7 TX Fairway Metals: TSi2 15.0° | Graphite Design Tour AD GP 8 TX and TSi2 18.0° | Graphite Design Tour AD DI 9 TX Utility Iron: NEW T200 (4) | Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X Irons: NEW T100 (5-9) | Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X Wedges: NEW Vokey Design SM9 46.10F, 52.12F, 56.12D, SM8 WedgeWorks 60.06K | Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 130 X (46), True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 (52, 56, 60) Putter: Scotty Cameron 009M tour prototype RILEY ROLLING WITH NEW PHANTOM X PUTTER Titleist Brand Ambassador Davis Riley – playing a NEW Scotty Cameron Phantom X 7.2 tour prototype putter – led the field in Strokes Gained: Putting (+2.35 round) en route to his third Top 5-finish in his last five starts. His 40 one-putts were also the most of any player in the field. Riley has played a Scotty Cameron Phantom X putter model throughout his rookie season on the PGA TOUR, after switching to a Phantom X 11 late last season on the Korn Ferry Tour. He moved to the Phantom X 7.2 tour-only prototype at the Honda Classic, returning to the plumber’s neck he had played prior to the Phantom X 11 ( Newport 2 ). Said Riley on his Phantom X mallet: “Everybody’s going to mishit putts, even out here. When you’ve got those longer putts and you don’t hit it quite in the center, you want that forgiveness there to still get the speed that you’re trying to hit. And that’s the biggest thing is, it helps you when you off-center the hit, it’s still going to have the speed you’re expecting it to come out at.” KORN FERRY TOUR | Huntsville Championship Harrison Endycott (Pro V1x) won for the first time as a professional, sinking an 11-footer for birdie on the 18th hole Sunday to complete a five-shot victory. The Sydney, Australia, native opened in 7-under 63, tying the 18-hole tournament scoring record, and followed with rounds of 67-64-70 to seal the win. For the week, he led the field (T1) in Greens in Regulation at 80.56% (58 of 72) and was second in Scrambling at 78.57%. The win moves Endycott from 103rd to 12th on the KFT’s Regular Season Points List as he aims to secure a PGA TOUR card for next season. TITLEIST SWEEPS EQUIPMENT COUNTS For the fifth time this season on the Korn Ferry Tour, Titleist swept every major equipment category, with more players choosing Titleist golf balls , drivers , hybrids , utility irons , irons , wedges and putters than any other brand. Titleist was the overwhelming field favorite for golf balls with 78% of the players teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (nearest competitor, 12%). DP WORLD TOUR | Catalunya Championship Titleist Brand Ambassador Oliver Bekker fell just short in a six-hole playoff in Spain, earning his best finish of the season and sixth top-10 of 2022. Bekker – playing a Pro V1 golf ball, TSi3 driver, NEW T100•S irons and NEW Vokey Design SM9 wedges among his Titleist setup – has the third-best stroke average (69.21) this season on the DP World Tour. Titleist was the overwhelming field favorite for golf balls with 71% of the players teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (nearest competitor, 15%). PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS | Insperity Championship Steven Alker (Pro V1) won for the second time in three starts, posting rounds of 67-65-66 to win by four shots. Alker, the only player to shoot all three rounds in the 60s, returned from a two-hour weather delay Sunday by playing holes 11 through 16 in 6 under, including an eagle at the par-5 15th. It was the third-career Champions victory for Alker, who has finished T2 or better in four of seven events in 2022. Since Monday qualifying for last year’s Boeing Classic, Alker has played in 14 events, finishing outside the Top 9 only three times. Titleist was the overwhelming field favorite for golf balls with 71% of the players teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (nearest competitor, 13%). PGA TOUR AUSTRALASIA | Western Australian Open Titleist Brand Ambassador Braden Becker – playing a Pro V1x golf ball, TSi3 driver and NEW T100 irons among his Titleist setup – claimed the first victory of his PGA TOUR Australasia career. Becker posted rounds of 66-66-65-72 at Royal Fremantle Golf Club to finish at 19 under, one shot ahead of the defending champion – an amateur who plays a full bag of Titleist equipment. Titleist was the overwhelming field favorite for golf balls with 89% of the players teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (nearest competitor, 5%). What’s in Braden Becker’s Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSi3 Fairway Metal: TSi3 Irons: NEW T100 (4-PW) Wedges: Vokey Design SM8 SUNSHINE TOUR | The Tour Championship Titleist Brand Ambassador Tristen Strydom won for the first time on the Sunshine Tour in a record-setting performance at the season finale. Strydom closed in 6-under 66 to finish at 21-under 267, claiming the record for the lowest winning total in the history of the Tour Championship. He broke the previous record of 19-under-par 269 set by Titleist Brand Ambassador Garrick Higgo in 2020. Pieter Moolman (Pro V1) took second place at 15 under, while Titleist Brand Ambassador George Coetzee finished third at 11 under. Titleist was the overwhelming field favorite for golf balls with 76% of the players teeing up a Pro V1 or Pro V1x (nearest competitor, 19%). What’s in Tristen Strydom’s Titleist Golf Bag? Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Driver: TSi2 Fairway Metal: TSi2 Irons: T100 Wedges: NEW Vokey Design SM9 50°, 54°, 60° Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport 2.5 PGA TOUR LATINOAMERICA | Diners Club Peru Open Jose Toledo (Pro V1x) was the only player to shoot four rounds in the 60s as he cruised to a six-shot victory in Peru. It marked the second PGA TOUR Latinoamerica win for Toledo, who played the week in 67-64-69-66 to finish at 22 under par. IN THE NEWS | Masters Champ donating Vokey lob wedge for Augusta National display The 2022 Masters champion is donating his Vokey Design WedgeWorks Low Bounce K lob wedge to be displayed at Augusta National, according to a report this week by GOLF’s Jonathan Wall. Masters champions have donated one club from their winning setup to ANGC ever since the first tournament was played in 1934. The current World No. 1 played three Vokey Design wedges in his Masters victory, including the WedgeWorks 60.06K model he used to make a pivotal Sunday birdie on the par-4 3rd, chipping in from 29 yards left of the green. For the week, he finished T-2 in Scrambling (69.6%). When asked after the final round what he saw as his biggest strength that week, he said: “I had a lot of nice up-and-downs… If I was to pick one part of my game that excelled the most, I would say it was probably my lob wedge. Even today (Sunday), I had some really good up-and-downs in the beginning of the round and then just kept myself in position.” The Masters champ began making the transition to Vokey wedges from competitive models toward the end of 2020. He played a full set of three Vokeys for the first time at the 2021 Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii, using 60A and 60T grinds for most of that season. At the 2021 Tour Championship, he asked Vokey Tour Rep Aaron Dill to build him a 60.06K after trying one being used by the reigning Olympic champion while in the short game area at East Lake Golf Club. “He hit it and loved it from the start,” Dill said. “He tried it in the bunker, from the rough, and tight cut Bermuda. He described the sole as forgiving and fast. He said it felt forgiving and at the same time gave him confidence to hit all the shots he wanted. He asked me to build one and it went right in play that week.” The K grind is among the most popular of all the available Vokey options, especially with amateur golfers who favor its wide, cambered sole, providing maximum forgiveness on greenside shots and out of the bunker. “He sort of traps everything. If you look at how he hits shots, most of his shots are low with a lot of spin,” Dill said. “So he has a lot of shaft lean. He’s got a descending blow, but I think for most shots, he just really wants to feel it cut, but also slide at the same time. And with a little bit wider sole, you get that sensation a lot of times. I think that’s really what he’s hoping for is just those two feels.” ... #TeamTitleist
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Finally, after 29 and half years I get my first hole in one. Hole number 7 108 yards into 13 MPH wind. Took an 8 iron. Aimed, 3 yards to the left of the pin. Wind turned ball slightly to the right in line with the pin, hit about 4 feet below the hole and rolled in. First time playing on this course: Braemar Golf Course, Edina MN. Best thing about this experience, my son was with me, and we enjoyed it together. www.titleist.com/.../buaxwx36117s5e4cl3at www.titleist.com/.../f9dtkrl5r2jufqrryzw2
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