TaylorMade releases collegiate MG4 wedges and TP5 balls

TaylorMade has released some college-logoed gear you might want in your bag.

The college football season is only about a month old, but it has already created more twists and turns than a 20-foot birdie putt at Augusta National, which, in case you are unaware, is only about two hours from Sanford Stadium where the No. 1 University of Georgia plays.

Whether you are cheering for the Bulldogs, the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Texas Longhorns, the Miami Hurricanes, the Michigan Wolverines or a host of other schools, TaylorMade has just released some college-logoed gear you might want in your bag: MG4 wedges and TP5 golf balls.

The Collegiate MG4 wedges are identical to the standard MG4 wedges but have been designed with the logos of several big schools, including Clemson, UConn, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, LSU, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, North Carolina and Miami (FL).

TaylorMade Collegiate MG4 wedges
TaylorMade Collegiate MG4 wedges. (TaylorMade)

Available in 52, 56 and 60-degree versions with True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 steel shafts and Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips for $229.99 each (right-hand only).

TaylorMade is also offering Collegiate version of the 2024 TP5 Pix balls that feature the logo of Alabama, North Carolina, Michigan, Georgia and Texas for $64.99

TaylorMade Collegiate TP5 golf balls
TaylorMade Collegiate TP5 golf balls are available for many large schools. (TaylorMade

Finally, golfers who want to support their school can also now get Collegiate 2024 TP5 or TP5x for $59.99. These balls are available for Air Force, Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Army, Auburn, BYU, Cincinnati, Clemson, Colorado, Creighton, Delaware, ECU, FAU, Florida, Florida State, Fresno State, Georgetown, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Gonzaga, Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Marshall, Maryland, Miami (FL), Miami (OH), Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Missouri, Montana, Navy, Nebraska, New Mexico State, North Carolina, NC State, Northwestern, NYU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Oregon, Oregon State, Penn State, Pepperdine, Pitt, Providence, Purdue, Rice, Richmond, St. John’s, St. Joseph’s, San Diego State, South Carolina, South Florida, Southern Illinois, Stanford, Syracuse, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas State, Texas Tech, UCF, UConn, UNLV, Utah, Utah State, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Virginia, Wake Forest, Washington, Washington State and West Virginia.

All of the Collegiate MG4 wedges, TP5 Pix and TP5 balls are available on taylormadegolf.com.

Dressed for success: Billy Horschel’s RLX outfits at the 2024 BMW PGA Championship

Check out Billy Horschel’s Polo Ralph Lauren RLX fits during his victory at the BMW PGA Championship.

Billy Horschel has long been one of the best-dressed golfers in the world, and that’s thanks to his apparel sponsor, Polo Ralph Lauren RLX. Horschel claimed another win at the BMW PGA Championship last week on the DP World Tour (he also won the event in 2021) and looked good doing so.

The Florida Gator’s first-place paycheck was a hefty one: $1.53 million.

Since fans always love to see what Horschel wears during his starts, Golfweek has compiled a list of the shirts and pants he wore throughout the four tournament days at the Wentworth Club.

You can shop Horschel’s looks below.

Thursday

Billy Horschel of the United States looks across the first hole during day one of the BMW PGA Championship 2024 at Wentworth Club on September 19, 2024 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Shirt: Tailored Fit Performance Polo Shirt

Price: $115

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Pant: Tailored Fit Performance Twill Pant

Price: $168

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Friday

Billy Horschel of the United States walks on the fourth hole during day two of the BMW PGA Championship 2024 at Wentworth Club on September 20, 2024 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Item: Performance Polo Collar Sweater

Shirt: $198

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Item: Tailored Fit Performance Twill Pant

Pant: $168

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Saturday

Billy Horschel of the United States reacts after playing his second shot on the fourth hole during day three of the BMW PGA Championship 2024 at Wentworth Club on September 21, 2024 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Item: Performance Polo Collar Sweater

Shirt: $198

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Pant: Tailored Fit Performance Twill Pant

Price: $168

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Sunday

Billy Horschel of the United States celebrates on the 18th green following victory after the second playoff hole during day four of the BMW PGA Championship 2024 at Wentworth Club on September 22, 2024 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Item: Tailored Fit Performance Polo

Shirt: $115

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Pant: Tailored Fit Performance Twill Pant

Price: $168

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Best golf vests for fall 2024

Wearing the best vest means you’ll be the best dressed, far better than the rest

Fall, the best season of the year to get out on the golf course, has arrived! Leaves are changing colors, temperatures around the country are dropping and it’s time to load up on chilly-weather apparel. We’ve released and will continue to release fall apparel lists over the next month to make sure you have everything you need. In this list, we’ve searched the internet for some of our favorite golf vests for fall 2024.

Some of the brands included below are Peter Millar, Holderness & Bourne, Sun Day Red, Rhoback, Uniqlo and more.

From casual vests to classic looks, we’ve included it all below.

If you’re looking for more fall apparel, check out these lists: Best golf hoodies | Best long-sleeve polos | Best golf sweaters | Best golf quarter zips | Best fall golf apparel

BEST GOLF VESTS IN 2024:

Holderness & Bourne – The Ashby Vest

Holderness & Bourne The Ashby Vest
Holderness & Bourne The Ashby Vest (Holderness & Bourne)

Price: $175

Why you’ll love it: This vest is a new arrival and part of Holderness & Bourne’s new fall collection. It’s available in three colors and is one of the most comfortable options on this list.

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Peter Millar – All Course Vest

Peter Millar All Course Vest
Peter Millar All Course Vest (Peter Millar)

Price: $225

Why you’ll love it: Peter Millar is one of the most popular brands in golf and for good reason. Their All Course Vest is the perfect option if you’re looking for a vest that’s sure to keep you warm during those chilly rounds.

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Nike – Hooded Quarter Zip Vest

Nike Hooded Quarter Zip Vest
Hooded Quarter Zip Vest (Nike)

Price: $95

Why you’ll love it: In case our list of best quarter zips and hoodies weren’t enough for you, here is the vest trifecta, all three rolled into this option from Nike.

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B. Draddy – Draddy Sport Everyday Vest

B. Draddy Draddy Sport Everyday Vest
B. Draddy Draddy Sport Everyday Vest (B. Draddy)

Price: $220

Why you’ll love it: When it comes to golf apparel, it’s tough to beat the quality of B. Draddy. This vest is available in six colors and is perfect for on and off the golf course.

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Devereux Golf – Big Check Windbreaker Vest

Devereux Golf Big Check Windbreaker Vest
Devereux Golf Big Check Windbreaker Vest (Devereux Golf)

Price: $54

Why you’ll love it: Now this is a sweet piece to add to your wardrobe. Devereux’s Big Check Windbreaker Vest is also available in black if you’re not a fan of the checkered design.

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Radmor Golf – Anderson Hybrid Performance Vest

Radmor Golf Anderson Hybrid Performance Vest
Radmor Golf Anderson Hybrid Performance Vest (Radmor Golf)

Price: $168

Why you’ll love it: This vest from Radmor Golf is built to keep you warm on the course and is the perfect three-season vest.

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TravisMathew – Wanderlust Vest

TravisMathew Wanderlust Vest
TravisMathew Wanderlust Vest (TravisMathew)

Price: $129.95

Why you’ll love it: The Wanderlust Vest from TravisMathew is available in three colors and is TM’s most popular vest.

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Rhoback – Fulton Performance Vest

Rhoback Fulton Performance Vest
Rhoback Fulton Performance Vest (Rhoback)

Price: $150

Why you’ll love it: This vest is a new addition to Rhoback’s lineup and it’s available in five colors.

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Bonobos – The Lightweight Elements Vest

Bonobos The Lightweight Elements Vest
Bonobos The Lightweight Elements Vest (Bonobos)

Price: $99 (DOWN FROM $189)

Why you’ll love it: Take advantage of this great sale from Bonobos on their Lightweight Elements Vest.

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Johnnie-O – Crosswind Quilted Performance Vest

Johnnie-O Crosswind Quilted Performance Vest
Johnnie-O Crosswind Quilted Performance Vest (Johnnie-O)

Price: $169

Why you’ll love it: This vest from Johnnie-O is available in four colors and is designed with water- and wind-resistant fabric.

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Vineyard Vines – Mountain Sweater Fleece Vest

Vineyard Vines Mountain Sweater Fleece Vest
Vineyard Vines Mountain Sweater Fleece Vest (Vineyard Vines)

Price: $128

Why you’ll love it: The Mountain Sweater Fleece Vest is one of Vineyard Vines’ new arrivals and it’s available in three colors.

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Sun Day Red – 3D Knit Cashmere Vest

Sun Day Red 3D Knit Cashmere Vest
Sun Day Red 3D Knit Cashmere Vest (Sun Day Red)

Price: $250

Why you’ll love it: This vest offers a classic, unbeatable look, and who wouldn’t wanna own a piece of apparel from Tiger Woods’ company?

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Uniqlo – Ultra Light Down Vest

Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Vest
Uniqlo Ultra Light Down Vest (Uniqlo)

Price: $59.90

Why you’ll love it: This vest from Uniqlo is available in five colors and is a great option if you’re looking for a lightweight vest.

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Best golf joggers for fall 2024

11 of the best pairs of joggers you can wear on the golf course, while exercising, or just around the house.

The best time of year to get out on the golf course is here! Fall’s changing leaves and dropping temperatures mean you need to make sure you have everything you need for chilly days on the golf course. In this list, we’ve searched the internet for 10 of our favorite golf joggers for fall 2024.

Whether you like formal-looking joggers or something to relax in after a long day on the course, we’ve included it all.

Some of the brands included in this list are Lululemon, Radmor Golf, TravisMathew and Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red.

If you’re looking for more fall apparel, check out these lists: Best long-sleeve polos | Best golf sweaters | Best golf quarter zips | Best fall golf apparel

Bonobos – Performance Link Golf Jogger

Bonobos Performance Link Golf Jogger
Bonobos Performance Link Golf Jogger (Bonobos)

Price: $129

Why you’ll love it: These pants from Bonobos will bring a little style to your game and they’re built for comfort. This pair is also available in navy blue.

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TravisMathew – Open to Close Jogger

TravisMathew Open to Close Jogger
TravisMathew Open to Close Jogger (TravisMathew)

Price: $129.95

Why you’ll love it: This pair of joggers from TravisMathew are perfect for the golf course, running errands and a few drinks in the 19th hole. The Open to Close Joggers are available in five colors.

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Radmor Golf – Five-O Slim Fit Jogger Pant

Radmor Golf Five-O Slim Fit Jogger Pant
Radmor Golf Five-O Slim Fit Jogger Pant (Radmor Golf)

Price: $135

Why you’ll love it: If you’re looking for a new brand to invest in, Radmor Golf should be your choice. This pair of joggers is perfect for 18 holes, a range session or running errands.

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Lululemon – ABC Jogger

Lululemon ABC Jogger
Lululemon ABC Jogger (Lululemon)

Price: $128

Why you’ll love it: Lululemon makes arguably the most comfortable pants on the market and their ABC Joggers are no exception and they’re perfect for the course. This pair is available in 10 colors.

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Sun Day Red – Hibrid Lightweight Jogger

Sun Day Red Hibrid Lightweight Jogger
Sun Day Red Hibrid Lightweight Jogger (Sun Day Red)

Price: $150

Why you’ll love it: This pair of joggers from Sun Day Red is perfect for your next range session and are available in three colors.

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Public Rec – Gameday Joggers

Public Rec Gameday Joggers
Public Rec Gameday Joggers (Public Rec)

Price: $108

Why you’ll love it: Public Rec makes some of the best pants in the game and this pair of joggers is a perfect example. They’re available in seven colors.

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Primo – Joggers

Primo Joggers
Primo Joggers (Worldwide Golf Shops)

Price: $88.99

Why you’ll love it: Primo is a great up-and-coming brand in golf and their joggers are popular with YouTube golfers. This pair is available in four colors.

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Adidas – Ultimate365 Sport Joggers

Adidas Ultimate365 Sport Joggers
Adidas Ultimate365 Sport Joggers (Worldwide Golf Shops)

Price: $99.99

Why you’ll love it: These joggers from Adidas are perfect for the golf course and provide a great range of motion.

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Rhoback – Delta Performance Jogger

Rhoback Delta Performance Jogger
Rhoback Delta Performance Jogger (Rhoback)

Price: $118

Why you’ll love it: Rhoback’s joggers are one of their best-sellers and this pair is available in five colors.

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PXG – Daily Golf Jogger

PXG Daily Golf Jogger
PXG Daily Golf Jogger (PXG)

Price: $175

Why you’ll love it: PXG is known for their golf equipment, but their apparel is also high-quality. These joggers will make a great look for the golf course.

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Nike – Tour Repel Jogger Pant

Nike golf joggers 2024
Tour Repel Jogger Pant (Nike)

Price: $110

Why you’ll love it: You can’t make a list of joggers and not include Nike. A relaxed fit with a stretchy, sweat-wicking feel helps you play your best in any weather as they’re water-repellent too.

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Rory McIlroy’s club breaks at BMW PGA Championship, but he still hits to 10 feet

The Rules of Golf would allow him to replace it during the round.

Rory McIlroy once threw his 3-wood in frustration at the 2016 British Open at Royal Troon and broke it, and there was that time at the 2015 WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral when he angrily threw his club in the lake on the eighth hole, but the club damage that happened on Thursday during the DP World Tour’s BMW Championship was not his fault.

Playing his second shot on the par-5 12th hole at the Wentworth Club in Surrey, England, hit an iron shot from the fairway and as the ball rose into the air, the head of his club flew off the end of the shaft and tumbled down the fairway.

As McIlroy looked on in shock and disbelief at seeing the club break, the ball landed on a mound to the right of the hole, kicked left and wound up about 10 feet from the cup.

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McIlroy missed the putt for eagle but made birdie on the hole.

He clearly did not break the club in frustration or anger, so the Rules of Golf would allow him to replace it during the round.

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Irons are attached to golf shafts using very strong epoxies. During the television broadcast, McIlroy could be heard saying all his irons were “re-glued” at last month’s Tour Championship at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.

It’s very possible McIlroy will be able to take the clubhead that flew down the fairway to a builder and have it reattached to a shaft that matches his specifications. Repairing and rebuilding the club could easily be done before the start of McIlroy’s round on Friday.

Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind wedge

This tour-only wedge is now available to everyone.

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Gear: Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind wedge
Price: $225 with True Temper Dynamic Gold S200 shaft and Titleist Universal 360 grip
Specs: Cast raw steel heads with either 58 or 60 degrees of loft and 10 degrees of bounce

Who it’s for: Golfers who play in soft conditions or who have a steep angle of attack and who want more greenside versatility.

What you should know: The Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind wedge has moderate bounce positioned forward in the sole, along with heel and toe relief, to allow players to use it on soft turf from a square position without digging or from an open-face setup.

The Deep Dive: Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind

Back in May 2023, Titleist’s in-house boutique wedge division, WedgeWorks, released a limited edition Vokey Design V Grind wedge, a club that had previously only been available to tour players. That club is back and is now being offered as a full-time option through WedgeWorks.

Like many other WedgeWorks clubs, the V Grind was created by Bob Vokey and PGA Tour rep Aaron Dill, who collaborated with players and developed a wedge to suit their specific needs.

Cast using 8620 carbon steel for a soft feel, the V Grind is not chromed, so the raw steel head will rust over time and with exposure to water and air. Like other SM10 lob wedges, the V Grind, which will only be available in 58- and 60-degree versions, has an elevated center of gravity location to help golfers create a lower, more-piercing flight on full swing shots while also generating more spin for enhanced control.

Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind
The V Grind has 10 degrees of bounce, but the low point is further forward than in many wedges, and there is significant heel and toe relief. (Photo: David Dusek/Golfweek)

The V Grind comes with 10 degrees of bounce, but the lowest point of the bounce is designed more forward, just behind the leading edge, which should help golfers who make a steep swing or golfers playing in softer conditions.

However, the V Grind also has aggressive heel and toe relief, so if a player chooses to open the face to get the ball up quickly, the V Grind should be able to get the leading edge under the ball in many situations.

Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks V Grind
The WedgeWorks V Grind is only available with 58 or 60 degrees of loft. (Photo: David Dusek/Golfweek)

Among the golfers who routinely carry a V Grind are Ludvig Aberg and Billy Horschel.

Best golf hoodies for fall 2024

Check out these 12 hoodies that are perfect for on and off the golf course.

The leaves are starting to change colors and the temperatures are starting to drop. What does that mean for golfers? The best time of year to get out on the course is here! As fall rolls on, Golfweek will be releasing several apparel lists to make sure you have everything you need for the chilly temps. In this list, we’ve searched the internet for some of our favorite golf hoodies for fall.

Whether you like performance hoodies, cashmere pieces or anything in between, we’ve included it in this list.

Some of the brands included below are TravisMathew, Peter Millar, Sun Day Red, Nike, Vineyard Vines and more.

If you’re looking for more fall apparel, check out these lists: Best long-sleeve polos | Best golf sweaters | Best golf quarter zips | Best fall golf apparel

Radmor Golf – RADMerino Cashmere Blend Unisex Hoodie

Radmor Golf RADMerino Cashmere Blend Unisex Hoodie
Radmor Golf RADMerino Cashmere Blend Unisex Hoodie (Radmor Golf)

Price: $225

Why you’ll love it: A cashmere hoodie for the golf course? Yes, please. Plus, this one from Radmor is available in four other colors.

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Peter Millar – Pine Performance Hoodie

Peter Millar Pine Performance Hoodie
Peter Millar Pine Performance Hoodie (Peter Millar)

Price: $140

Why you’ll love it: Peter Millar makes some of the best apparel in the game and this hoodie is great for the golf course and running errands. It’s available in five colors.

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Sun Day Red – Luare Chain Stitch Hoodie

Sun Day Red Luare Chain Stitch Hoodie
Sun Day Red Luare Chain Stitch Hoodie (Sun Day Red)

Price: $135

Why you’ll love it: You gotta own something from Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red, right? This is a great hoodie and it’s available in eight colorways.

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Johnnie-O – Neil Cotton Blend Camo Sweater Hoodie

Johnnie-O Neil Cotton Blend Camo Sweater Hoodie
Johnnie-O Neil Cotton Blend Camo Sweater Hoodie (Johnnie-O)

Price: $198

Why you’ll love it: Camo is an underrated look for the golf course and this hoodie from Johnnie-O is built with comfort in mind.

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Nike – Golf Club Golf Hoodie

Nike Golf Club Golf Hoodie
Nike Golf Club Golf Hoodie (Nike)

Price: $80

Why you’ll love it: Add a little style to your wardrobe with this awesome hoodie from Nike that’s available in three colors.

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Vineyard Vines – Herringbone Bluffs Performance Hoodie

Vineyard Vines Herringbone Bluffs Performance Hoodie
Vineyard Vines Herringbone Bluffs Performance Hoodie (Vineyard Vines)

Price: $158

Why you’ll love it: This hoodie from Vineyard Vines is built for performance, comfort and mobility, meaning you won’t feel restricted while swinging. It’s available in four colors.

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Rhoback – Hesi Performance Hoodie

Rhoback Hesi Performance Hoodie
Rhoback Hesi Performance Hoodie (Rhoback)

Price: $112

Why you’ll love it: Rhoback offers over 30 different hoodies and this one is one of their best. Whatever color or pattern you’re looking for, they have it.

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Holderness & Bourne – The Lawson Pullover

Holderness & Bourne The Lawson Pullover
Holderness & Bourne The Lawson Pullover (Holderness & Bourne)

Price: $145

Why you’ll love it: This hoodie from Holderness & Bourne is part of their new fall collection that features dozens of must-own items. This hoodie is available in four colors.

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B. Draddy – Andy Hoodie

B. Draddy Andy Hoodie
B. Draddy – Andy Hoodie (B. Draddy)

Price: $240

Why you’ll love it: If you’re looking for one of the most comfortable hoodies on the market, look no further than B. Draddy’s Andy Hoodie. This piece is perfect for the golf course, running errands or a few drinks in the 19th hole.

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Stitch Golf – Spectre Hoodie

Stitch Golf Spectre Hoodie
Stitch Golf Spectre Hoodie (Stitch Golf)

Price: $198

Why you’ll love it: The Spectre Hoodie from Stitch Golf is available in five colors and is built to stretch in any direction you go, meaning you can swing freely out on the golf course.

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FootJoy – 2024 Presidents Cup Swing Hoodie

FootJoy 2024 Presidents Cup Swing Hoodie
FootJoy 2024 Presidents Cup Swing Hoodie (FootJoy)

Price: $115

Why you’ll love it: The Presidents Cup is being held in Canada, making this logo from FootJoy that much better. This piece is a must-own.

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TravisMathew – Cloud Hoodie 2.0

TravisMathew Cloud Hoodie 2.0
TravisMathew Cloud Hoodie 2.0 (TravisMathew)

Price: $159.95

Why you’ll love it: Just like the name suggests, this hoodie from TravisMathew is as comfortable as a cloud. It’s available in five colors and is one of TM’s best sellers.

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Scotty Cameron Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD putter

Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD is milled from a block of 303 stainless steel.

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Gear: Scotty Cameron Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD putter
Price: $800
Specs: Milled 303 stainless steel with a 6061 aluminum sole place and adjustable sole weights.
Available: Sept. 27

Who it’s for: Deep-pocketed golfers with a moderate-arc putting stroke who want more forgiveness and a club that stands out from the crowd.

What you should know: The limited-edition Xperimental GoLo 6.2 is a mid-size mallet designed to create moderate toe hang and a solid feel thanks to a higher moment of inertia and a new face milling pattern.

The Deep Dive: Scotty Cameron Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD

The first Scotty Cameron Super Select putters were released in early 2023, and they were all blade-style offerings, but a few months later, a line extension brought mid-size mallets, including the Del Mar, Fastback 1.5 and a pair of GoLo 6 putters. Over the last few seasons, more and more pros have become open to the idea of using a mallet putter because they offer two distinct advantages over blades: mallets are almost always more stable on mis-hit putters, and their larger size allows for more extensive, easier-to-use alignment systems.

Many of Scotty Cameron’s putters are created with feedback from PGA and LPGA pros, so after seeing the trends and listening to feedback, Cameron and his team developed the limited edition Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD putter, and it should be in select stores in about two weeks.

Scotty Cameron Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD
The Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD has a plumber’s neck and single black alignment line. (Titleist)

Based on the shaping of the Super Select GoLo 6.0, the Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD is milled from a block of 303 stainless steel and features a semi-circular design with a single black alignment line in the back flange. The putter has moderate toe hang thanks to its plumber’s neck hosel, making it ideal for golfers who have a slightly-arced putting stroke.

Unlike the standard Super Select GoLo 6.0, the Xperimental version has been made with a unique face milling pattern that Cameron refers to as “chain-mill.” In addition to the milling marks created by two passes of the circular milling bit, there is a chain link pattern extending from heel to toe. According to Scotty Cameron, the pattern creates a softer feel associated with his deep-mill patterns but with more consistency.

Scotty Cameron Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD
The “chain-mill” face pattern produces a softer feel with more consistency. (Titleist)

The Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD putter has a gold-tone finish that Cameron refers to as chromatic bronze, and it is created during a proprietary process after the topline and the face are hand-buffed.

A portion of the steel has been removed from the sole and is covered by a 6061 aluminum plate. This shifts more of the overall weight to the heel and toe areas, which boosts the moment of inertia (MOI) and makes the Xperimental GoLo 6.2 LTD more stable on mis-hits.

The sole weights in the heel and toe are designed to allow fitters to increase or decrease the putter’s swing weight based on its length or a golfer’s preferences.

Winner’s Bag: Patton Kizzire, Procore Championship

A complete list of the golf gear Kizzire used to win in Napa.

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A complete list of the golf equipment Patton Kizzire used to win the PGA Tour’s 2024 Procore Championship:

DRIVER: Titleist GT3 (9 degrees), with Fujikura Motore X F1 6 X shaft

FAIRWAY WOOD: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees), with Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Blue shaft

IRONS: Titleist T200 (3-4), T100 (5), 620 CB (6), 620 MB (7-9), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Onyx Tour Issue X100 shafts

WEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48, 52, 56, 60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Onyx Tour Issue X100 shafts

PUTTER: Ping Vault Bergen

BALL: Titleist Pro V1

GRIPS: Golf Pride MCC Align

Scottie Scheffler’s switch to TaylorMade Spider L-Neck paid off

The world’s No. 1 won an Olympic golf medal, seven PGA Tour events and the FedEx Cup.

Every golfer has a breaking point, and Scottie Scheffler reached his after shooting 68-66-66-66 at the WM Phoenix and finishing tied for third. It was a solid result, but statistically, he was among the worst putters to make the cut. After the West Coast Swing, Scheffler was still the No. 1 player in the world, he had earned four top-10 finishes in five PGA Tour starts, but he had failed to win a tournament.

Before the start of the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Scheffler, who had been using a heel-toe weighted blade putter, switched to a TaylorMade Spider Tour X with a unique L-shaped hosel. The rest of the PGA Tour now wishes he hadn’t because Scheffler won that week, and then won again the following week at the Players Championship. And again, a few weeks later, at the Masters.

TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck
The True Path alignment system makes aiming the Spider Tour X L-Neck easier. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

The gunmetal-finished TaylorMade Spider putters have an aluminum wireframe body and TaylorMade’s True Path alignment system on the top, comprising a white area with a single black line extending from the topline and forks in the back. The white is designed to grab your eyes’ attention and make it easier to focus on your putt’s intended path. There is also a vibration-dampening system behind the leading edge in the sole.

Scheffler’s Spider Tour X L-Neck has a hosel that creates about 20 degrees of toe hang. It’s subtle, but for golfers like Scheffler, who make a slightly arced putting stroke, the balance is ideal.

Like other Spider Tour putters, it has a Pure Roll insert made with Surlyn that has a series of grooves that point down at a 45-degree angle. The grooves grab the back of the ball at impact and encourage a forward roll instead of skidding and bouncing.

Scheffler’s putter has 3 degrees of loft, a 72-degree lie angle and 35.5-inches long.

In July, after Scheffler won more events with his Spider Tour L-Neck, TaylorMade started selling it to the public.

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How is Scottie Scheffler’s TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck putter made?

This video created by TaylorMade shows the step-by-step process of creating Scottie Scheffler’s Spider Tour X L-Neck putter.

How much did Scottie Scheffler’s putting improve in 2024?

The best way to judge how well a PGA Tour player is putting is to look at his Strokes Gained: Putting average. This statistic, which can be measured within tournaments and over a season, reveals how much of an advantage or disadvantage a golfer is getting over the average player based exclusively on the quality of his putter, measured in fractions of a stroke.

The PGA Tour leader in Strokes Gained: Putting in 2024 was Justin Suh, with an average of 0.742. That means over the course of an 18-hole round, Suh’s putting earned a 0.742-shot edge on the field’s average score. On the flip side, Justin Thomas struggled on the greens last season and finished with an average of -0.499, which ranked 153rd and meant that Thomas was losing about a half-shot to the field average due to his poor putting.

Scottie Scheffler’s driving, iron player and short game are so good that he is almost always in contention at PGA Tour events. He still has an off-week on the greens from time to time, but as the chart below shows, his Strokes Gained: Putting average and his consistency improved after he put the TaylorMade Spider Tour X L-Neck in his bag at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (The number in parenthesis is his finishing position at the tournament.)

How does Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 putting compare to previous seasons?

Scottie Scheffler has never been among the elite putters on the PGA Tour, and in 2022 he putted well, but his performance on the greens has never matched the quality of his driving, iron play or short game.

As the chart below shoes, Scottie Scheffler’s Strokes Gained: Putting average in 2023 was among the worst on the PGA Tour, but he rebounded in 2024 to finished ranked 69th after using his TaylorMade Spider Tour L-Neck for most of the season.

Scheffler was asked before the start of the Players Championship why he changed to a mallet putter, and this was his answer:

“So I had tried a Spider during the playoffs last year. It was a little bit of a different type of Spider than the one I used last week [the Spider X Tour L-Neck]. At times last year I struggled lining the ball up in the middle of the face, so I lined the ball up on the toe sometimes, and I struggled with a tiny bit of a heel strike, and that was just — you know, just became kind of my miss. Like, if I was fighting a duck hook off the tee, I was fighting a little bit of a heel miss with the putter. This Spider putter is really easy for me to line up. I don’t have to use the line on the ball. I line the putter up really well, and I line up in the middle of the face, and pretty much as simple as that. Kind of gives me just a really good visual.”

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