The clubs Phil Mickelson has used to win at Pebble Beach
Odyssey s Milled Blade putter named after Phil Mickelson. (Courtesy of GolfWRX)
There are few things as comforting as seeing Phil Mickelson stalking the fairways of Pebble Beach. For some reason, Mickelson and the Monterey Peninsula just make sense. The California native made his pro debut in the 1992 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach and he’s played the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am since 1995.
He’s a five-time winner at Pebble Beach, most recently in 2019, and finished third here last year at the age of 49. He’s been playing the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am for so long that he’s competed against players born in every decade from the 1920s (Arnold Palmer) to the 2000s (Akshay Bhatia, who’s playing this week on a sponsor exemption).
Why Howell III is the TOUR s ultimate gear junkie
A look inside the bag of Charles Howell III. (Courtesy of GolfWRX)
Every player on the PGA TOUR has a special relationship with his clubs. Some rely on simplicity and don’t adjust much, like last week’s winner Harris English. On the opposite end of the spectrum are players that just love to test and test.
Charles Howell III has become the chosen son of
GolfWRX.com for one simple reason, the guy loves to geek out on gear and not just his gear. He loves all gear. There are few players on TOUR who carry the passion and curiosity for golf clubs that Charles has. Especially when it comes to the testing process, Howell has a system he has relied on for years to help him not only get dialed but to understand the nuances of his equipment.
By David Cunninghame 07 January, 2021
The reigning Masters champion has penned a multi-year contract extension with the brand that he has been with ever since turning professional 14 years ago.
DJ is a centrepiece for TaylorMade’s team of world-class tour professionals, which also includes the likes of Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Collin Morikawa.
Armed with TaylorMade equipment, Johnson has amassed 24 victories over the course of his career including two major championships.
He’s currently ranked No. 1 in the Official World Golf Rankings after a sensational run of form following the 2020 PGA Tour restart.
Each marquee victory, including The Masters and Tour Championship, was earned with 14 TaylorMade clubs and his trusted TP5x golf ball.
DJ, JT have new drivers in play at Sentry
A look at Dustin Johnson s bag at Kapalua. (Courtesy of GolfWRX)
Jon Rahm’s switch to Callaway received most of the early-week equipment buzz at the Sentry Tournament of Champions, but two of the game’s biggest names also have new gear in play.
Both Dustin Johnson and Justin Thomas are using new drivers this week at Kapalua. They’re paired together Thursday in the day’s final group, which will tee off at 5:30 p.m. Eastern.
Johnson, the reigning FedExCup champion, has put TaylorMade’s new SIM2 driver (10.5 degrees) in the bag this week. The club will have his trusted Fujikura Ventus 6 X shaft. Johnson also is adding the SIM2 HL 3-wood (16.5 degrees) with a Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X shaft. Johnson found higher ball speeds with the new driver, but most noticeably more forgiveness across the face.