The 2024 PGA Tour season has seen 19 events so far, with TaylorMade leading the pack with eight victories, followed by Odyssey with six wins. Ping has secured three wins, while Titleist and L.A.B. have won twice and once, respectively. As the season progresses, it’s interesting to note the putters used by each winner, as putting is crucial for success on the tour.
At the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry both used TaylorMade putters in their team victory. McIlroy used the Spider X X3, while Lowry opted for the Spider Tour Z. McIlroy’s key putting stat during the event was sinking two crucial birdie putts on the 11th and 16th holes in the final round.
Scottie Scheffler secured wins at the RBC Heritage and the Masters Tournament using the TaylorMade Spider Tour X. Despite ranking 36th in strokes gained/putting at the RBC Heritage, Scheffler excelled in Putts per Greens in Regulation. At the Masters, he capitalized on his birdie opportunities, ranking third in putting average for the week.
Billy Horschel used a Ping Sigma 2 Tyne 4 putter to win the Corales Puntacana Championship, ranking second in Putts per Greens in Regulation. Akshay Bhatia clinched the Valero Texas Open title using an Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380 Long putter, excelling in Putts per GIR.
Recent winners like Stephan Jaeger, Peter Malnati, and Hideki Matsuyama have also showcased strong performances with their putters, ranking highly in key putting stats during their victories. Other notable winners include Nick Taylor, Wyndham Clark, and Chris Kirk, who have all demonstrated impressive putting skills on their way to their victories.
From TaylorMade to Odyssey, different putter brands have been wielded by winners on the PGA Tour, showcasing the variety of options available to players. As the season continues, it will be interesting to see which putters continue to make a mark in the world of professional golf and contribute to more victories on tour.
