What's in the bag: Scott Piercy RBC Canadian Open

Scott Piercy birdied four of his first five holes to grab the lead at the RBC Canadian Open on the PGA Tour and held on for his first tour win of 2012.  Here's what he used to get the job done:

DRIVER: Titleist 910D3

FAIRWAY WOOD: TaylorMade Burner 3-wood 14.5 degrees

IRONS: Titleist 690 MB

WEDGE: Titleist Vokey Design 48

WEDGE: Titleist Vokey Design 52

WEDGE: Titleist Vokey Design 56

WEDGE: Titleist Vokey Design 60

BALL: Titleist Pro V1

Scott Piercy after his win in Canada.  From PGAtour.com

What's In The Bag: Ernie Els 2012 Open Champion (British Open)

Ernie Els, 10 years after his first Open Championship victory, claimed his fourth career major at Royal Lytham and St. Annes yesterday.  Here's what he used to win:

From ErnieEls.com:

Driver:

Callaway RAZR Fit Driver

"One of the things I love about being associated with Callaway is the company is always innovating and improving its products. The Diablo Octane Black driver that I used from the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in 2010 until late summer 2011 was probably the best driver I've ever used, but Callaway never stands still.
"They've moved the game on again with the RAZR Fit Driver, which I've been using since October and will be on sale in pro shops from early 2012. The club features two weights in the heel and toe of the sole and a movable hosel that adjusts to three settings: square, 2.5-degrees open and 1.5-degrees closed. It's a simple solution to help golfers find the optimum setting for his or her game. There are lots of other hidden little extras to aid performance and I like the compact dimensions and cleaner head design. It scores on looks and performance." - Ernie Els
Ernie's Driver Specification
Shaft: Speeder 757 X

Loft: 8.8 degrees

Swing Weight: D5.5

Length: 45.5 inches

Grip: Tour Velvet 58

Fairway Woods:

Callaway X-Fairway Metals

Pleasing aesthetics and class-leading technology is the combination a golfer can expect from Callaway’s X Fairway Metals. The Tour range features slightly smaller clubheads and stronger lofts. Ingenious weight distribution technology produces the ideal ball-flight and enhances the club’s forgiveness to off-centre hits. The Tour-inspired X-sole design helps eliminate inconsistent set-up of the clubhead behind the ball; its shape also helps keep the clubface square through the hitting area to promote greater accuracy on shots from the fairway and from rough.
Spec: 3-wood with 15-degrees loft; 5-wood with 19-degrees loft; both fitted with KBS Tour FST shafts, X-stiff, half-inch longer than standard. Yardages: 255 (3-wood); 230 (5-wood).
“I’m really happy with the fairway metals that Callaway have put in my hands. These two models give me the perfect spread of yardages; a 15-degree 3-wood and an 19-degree 5-wood." - Ernie Els

Irons:

Callaway RAZR X Forged Irons

Following the success and critical acclaim of Callaway's X-Prototype Forged irons comes this new model, the RAZR X Forged irons. This is an uncompromised forged iron for elite golfers. What sets it apart is the unique ‘Triple Net' forging process. This three-step forging yields superior feel and enables high-performance Tour CC grooves to be precision forged into each clubface.
Spec: Callaway RAZR X Forged Irons; KBS Tour FST shafts, X-Stiff, half-inch longer than standard, lie angle 1-degree upright; lofts, 1-degree stronger than standard; swing weight, D3.
"One of the great things about working with Callaway is they really listen to the feedback from the top players and they never fail to deliver. The RAZR X Forged irons have that classic blade appearance from the players' eye view, which I love, and I really appreciate the feel at impact. The ball comes off the face nice and soft, yet I get a strong ball-flight. My distance control is good right through the bag." - Ernie Els
Yardages
2-iron: 238
3-iron: 225
4-iron: 212
5-iron: 205
6-iron: 188
7-iron: 178
8-iron: 164
9-iron: 152
PW: 134

Wedges:

Callaway X-Series Jaws CC Wedges

Engineered by Callaway Chief Designer Roger Cleveland, the X Series Jaws CC Wedges feature the new Tour CC Grooves that meet new Tour regulations, currently the only place they are required for play. The C-Grind Sole and classic head design ensure versatility for the short game, providing Tour-level feel from soft forged 1020 carbon steel. Available in chrome finish or slate (pictured) as used by Ernie.
Spec: 52 and 60 degrees loft, both fitted with KBS Tour FST shafts, X-stiff, half-inch longer than standard; lie angle 1-degree upright; swing weight, D4.
"Callaway has made a series of fantastic wedges since I signed for them and this is the latest model, which I bagged as soon as they were available. As with the previous model, they've got that classic ‘tear-drop' shape which I really like. Feel off the clubface is perfect; quite soft and I get plenty of spin." - Ernie Els
Yardages
SW 52-degrees: 120

SW 60-degrees: 88

Putter:

Odyssey White Hot Belly Putter

"The Odyssey guys have been great; they've made me a selection of putters since I signed for Callaway. And since I made the switch to the belly putter in early summer 2011 I must confess I've mixed things up pretty good and tried several models! This one could be a keeper, though. I've begun to feel increasingly comfortable over the ball and my stroke is becoming more repeatable under the gun. That's the name of the game." - Ernie Els

Ball:

Callaway HEX Black Tour Golf Ball

The HEX Black Tour is Callaway's most highly engineered golf ball ever, offering six points of performance:
- Superior greenside spin
- Penetrating tour distance
- Enhanced durability
- Soft feel
- Consistent distance control
- Holds line in the wind
This dual core construction provides optimized spin separation from tee to green, offering longer distance off the driver and long irons due to lower spin, and higher spin closer to the green for superior greenside control. In essence, the best of both worlds.
"I didn't think they could improve on the previous golf ball, but because I've lost a bit of yardage in the last few years I asked the guys at Callaway if they could make the ball longer. They've done that and the HEX gives me at least five yards extra through the air. I still love the feel, which gives me lots of control around the greens, but I get that extra little bit of distance as well, which is music to my ears." - Ernie Els

What's In The Bag: Zach Johnson at the John Deere Classic

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.   


Back at it after missing last week's tournaments!  Zach Johnson ended Steve Stricker's run of 3 straight John Deere Classic victories Sunday in Iowa.  This was Johnson's second win of the season, moving him to second place in the FedEx Cup standings.  Johnson has momentum heading overseas for the Open Championship.  Here's what he used to win:


DRIVER: Titleist 910 D2 (9.5°) with a Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 73X shaft


FAIRWAY WOODS: Titleist 910F (15°) with a Motore Speeder VC 7.0 shaft
909F2 (18.5°) with a ZCom Pro95 shaft


HYBRID: Titleist 909H (21°) with a Speeder 904HB shaft 


IRONS: Titleist Forged 712 AP1 (4), 712 AP2 (5-9) with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts


WEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled (48°, 54°, 60°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts


PUTTER: SeeMore FGP


BALL: Titleist Pro V1x

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What's In The Bag: Ai Miyazato LPGA Walmart NW Arkansas Championship

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.  


Ai Miyazato shot a final-round 65 to claim her 9th career LPGA Tour Victory at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.  Miyazato started the final round 5 strokes back and won by one shot over Azahara Munoz.  See what she used to win here:

Driver: Bridgestone TourStage ViQ prototype (9.5 degree; Graphite Design Tour prototype shaft)

Fairway Woods: Bridgestone TourStage X-Drive 701 3-wood (15 degree; Graphite Design Tour shaft) and Bridgestone TourStage X-FW 701 7-wood (21 degree)

Hybrids: Bridgestone TourStage X-UT 101w #3 and #4 (23.5 and 26.5 degree)

Irons (5-PW): Bridgestone VIQ (Nippon N.S. Pro V-90 shafts)

Wedges: Bridgestone TourStage X-Wedge (52 and 58 degree)

Putter: Odyssey White Hot XG Teron

Ball: Bridgestone TourStage X-01 Solid

Ai Miyazato holding the winner's trophy at the Walmart NW
Arkansas Championship on the LPGA Tour.

What's In The Bag: Tiger Woods 2012 AT&T National Champion

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.  

For the third time this year, Tiger Woods is a PGA Tour winner.  The first on tour to win three times, Woods takes over the FedEx Cup and Money List top spots on the PGA Tour.  This year, Woods has won events hosted by Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and himself, arguably three of the greatest golfers of all time.  See him in action next week at The Greenbrier, and then at the third major of the year, The Open Championship.  Here's what he used to win:

DRIVER: Nike VR Tour (8.5°) with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 shaft
 
FAIRWAY WOODS: Nike VR Pro Limited Editon (15°), SQ II (19°) with Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 103X  shafts
 
IRONS: Nike VR Pro Blades (3-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts
 
WEDGES: Nike VR (56°), VR Pro (60°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts
 
PUTTER: Nike Method 001
 
BALL: Nike Tour D

Tiger Woods following his win at The AT&T National.
From tigerwoodsfoundation.com

What's In The Bag--Brittany Lang

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

Brittany Lang continued the theme of first time winners this week after taking the Manulife Financial LPGA Open.  See what she used to win:

Driver: Adams Speedline F11 8.5 degree

Wood: Adams Speedline F11 Titanium 14.5 degree

Irons: Adams Golf

Hybrids: Adams Idea Pro A12 18 and 24 degree

Wedges: Cleveland 588 47, 51, 56, and 60 degree

Putter: Odyssey Rossie 1, Divine Line

Brittany Lang following her win in Canada

What's In The Bag Marc Leishman--2012 Travelers Championship Winner

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

Marc Leishman won his first career PGA Tour event at the Travelers Championship this past weekend.  The Aussie fired a final-round 62 to get the job done.  Now that he won, will he switch from his 910 Driver to the new 913 Driver?  See what he used to win here:

DRIVER: Titleist 910D3 (7.5°) with a UST Mamiya AXIV Core 79 shaft
 
FAIRWAY WOOD: Titleist 910F (13.5°) with a Mitsubishi Diamana 'ilima shaft
 
IRONS: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi (2), Titleist Forged 712 AP2 (3-4), 712 MB (5-9) with True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue shafts
 
WEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled (48°, 54°, 58°) with True Temper Dynamic Golf Tour Issue shafts
 
PUTTER: Scott Cameron for Titleist Newport 2 SLT T10
 
BALL: Titleist Pro V1x

Marc Leishman at the Travelers Championship.  Getty Images

What's In The Bag: Webb Simpson, 2012 US Open Champion

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

Another major is down, another first-time winner.  There have been 15 different winners in the last 15 majors.  This time, it is American Webb Simpson taking home the title at the US Open Championship.  Webb shot 68-68 on the weekend to take the title.  Here's what he used to get the job done:

DRIVER: Titleist 909D3 (10.5°) with a UST AxivCore Tour Black 69 shaft
 
FAIRWAY WOODS: Titleist 910F (13.5°, 17°) with a UST VTS 8X shaft
 
HYBRID: Titleist 910H (21°) with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105 shaft
 
IRONS: Titleist 680MB (4-P) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts
 
WEDGES: Vokey Design TVD (54°, 58°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue shafts
 
PUTTER: Ping Craz-E (long)

BALL: Titleist Pro V1x

Webb Simpson holding the US Open Trophy.  AP

What's in the Bag: Lee Westwood Nordea Masters

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.


Lee Westwood earned a blowout victory at the Nordea Masters, winning the tournament for a third time.  The win should give him confidence heading into the US Open this week.  See what he used to win here.


Driver: Ping G10 (9 degree; Aldila NV VooDoo XNV6 shaft)

Fairway Wood: Ping i15 3-wood (15.5 degree) and Ping Rapture V2 5-wood (19 degree; Aldila NV 75 shaft)

Irons (3-PW): Ping i20

Wedges: Ping Tour-W (54 and 58 degree)

Putter: Ping Nome

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

Lee Westwood poses with Nordea Masters Trophy.  USAToday

What's In The Bag: Tom Lehman Regions Tradition Champions Tour Major

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

Tom Lehman successfully defended his Regions Tradition Championship on Sunday at Shoal Creek in Alabama.  With the win, Lehman now has 3 champions tour major championships.  He took the tournament by 2 strokes over Bernhard Langer.  The win moved him to second in the Charles Schwab Cup standings behind Langer.  See what he used to win here:

Driver

TaylorMade R7 SuperQuad 9.5° with Fujikura Reax TP 95 shaft

Fairway Woods  Hybrids

TaylorMade V-Steel 3-wood 13° TaylorMade Rescue TP 19°, both with Harrison Striper Tour 801 shafts

Irons

(3) Cobra Forged (4) TaylorMade RAC prototype (5-8) TaylorMade Tour Burner (9) TaylorMade Tour Preferred MC Forged (PW) TaylorMade R9

Wedges

Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled 54° and 60°

Putter

Scotty Cameron GSS

Ball

Titleist Pro V1

Tom Lehman captures second straight Regions Tradition Trophy

What's In The Bag: Dustin Johnson Fedex St. Jude Classic

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

Dustin Johnson returned last week from a 3 month layoff due to a back injury.  In his first tournament back, The Memorial, Johnson finished in a respectable top-25 position.  This week, he did much better.  Johnson won his sixth career PGA Tour event at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis.  In doing so, Johnson became the only golfer since Tiger Woods to win in each of his first 5 years on tour after college.  Congratulations Dustin.  See what he used here:

DRIVER: TaylorMade R11S (10.5°) with a Motore F1 2.0 shaft
 
FAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade RocketBallz Tour (17.5°), R9 (19°)with an Aldila RIP 90X shafts
 
IRONS: TaylorMade Tour Preferred Forged MB (3-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts
 
WEDGES: TaylorMade TP w/xFT (54°, 60°) with KBS Back Nickel shafts
 
PUTTER: Scotty Cameron Newport 2 prototype
 
BALL: TaylorMade Penta TP5

Dustin Johnson at the FedEx St. Jude Classic.  Getty Images

What's In The Bag: Thonchai Jaidee

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.  

This past week, Thongchai Jaidee won his 5th career European Tour title and his first on the European Mainland at the ISPS Handa Wales Open.  See what he used here.


Driver: Callaway RAZR Fit (9.5 degree)

Fairway Woods: Callaway RAZR X Black 3-wood and 5-wood

Irons (4-PW): Callaway RAZR X Muscle Back

Wedges: Callaway X-Forged (52, 56 and 60 degree)

Putter: Odyssey Metal-X 2-Ball belly

Ball: Callaway Hex Black Tour

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What's In The Bag: Stacy Lewis Shoprite LPGA Classic

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section. 

This week, Stacy Lewis became the top-ranked US player in the Rolex World Ranking.  For Lewis, it was her second win of the year.  Going into a major championship, this win bodes well for Lewis' chances.  See what she used for her win.



Driver: Mizuno JPX-800 (9 degree; Fujikura Rombax shaft)

Fairway Wood: Mizuno MP-650 3-wood (15 degree; Fujikura Rombax shaft)

Hybrid: Mizuno MP-650 (17 degree)

Irons (4-PW): Mizuno JPX-800 Pro

Wedges: Mizuno MP T-11 (52, 56 and 60 degree)

Putter: TaylorMade Ghost TM-110 Tour

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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What's In The Bag: Tiger Woods 2012 The Memorial Tournament Champion

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.  

He's Back!!!!!  Well, maybe not completely.  But this was the first week that I think Tiger Woods has looked like his old self in a long time.  Confident, great tempo, and the first fist pump of epic proportions in years!  Tiger Woods tied Jack Nicklaus for 2nd most PGA Tour wins at 73 this week.  Here's what he used to do it!

DRIVER: Nike VR Tour (8.5°) with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 6 shaft
 
FAIRWAY WOODS: Nike VR Pro Limited Editon (15°), SQ II (19°) with Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 103X  shafts
 
IRONS: Nike VR Pro Blades (3-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts
 
WEDGES: Nike VR (56°), VR Pro (60°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shafts
 
PUTTER: Nike Method 001
 
BALL: Nike Tour D

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BMW PGA Championship winner Luke Donald: What's In the Bag w

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section. 

Well, well, well.  Luke Donald has once again grabbed the #1 ranking in the OWGR after winning the BMW PGA Championship yesterday at Wentworth while Rory McIlroy missed the cut.  Donald successfully defended his 2011 win in the event.  See what he used to win.

BMW PGA Championship

DRIVER: TaylorMade RocketBallz (9.5°) with a ACCRA XC65 shaft
 
 FAIRWAY WOOD: TaylorMade Rocketballz (15°) with an ACCRA XC75 shaft
 
HYBRID: Mizuno Hi Fli CLK (17°) with an Aldila NV Hybrid 85 X shaft
 
IRONS: Mizuno MP-59 (3-PW) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300 shafts
 
WEDGES: Mizuno MP T-11 (54°, 60°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S300 shafts
 
PUTTER: Odyssey White Hot XG #7
 
BALL: Titleist Pro V1x

Picture courtesy of The Sun

Senior PGA Championship winner Roger Chapman: What's In The Bag

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

Roger Chapman, a relatively unknown British touring professional, scored his first Champions Tour victory and first major championship victory at Harbor Shores Golf Course in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  The win guarantees Chapman exemption on the Champions Tour.  What did he use for the win?

Senior PGA Championship

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Driver: Titleist 910D3, 10.5 degrees

3-wood: Titleist 909F3, 15 degrees

Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro a12 (18, 20 degrees)

Irons (4-PW): Titleist MB

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM4 (52, 58 degrees)

Putter: Scotty Cameron by Titleist Laguna 1.5 

Picture courtesy of USA Today

What's In The Bag: Zach Johnson Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

 

This week, Zach Johnson won for the first time in 2012 and his 8th career PGA Tour victory at Colonial Country Club and the Crowne Plaza Invitational.  Here's what he used to get the job done.

 

 

Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial

DRIVER: Titleist 910 D2 (9.5°) with a Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 73X shaft
 
FAIRWAY WOODS: Titleist 910F (15°) with a Motore Speeder VC 7.0 shaft
909F2 (18.5°) with a ZCom Pro95 shaft
 
HYBRID: Titleist 909H (21°) with a Speeder 904HB shaft
 
IRONS: Titleist Forged 712 AP1 (4), 712 AP2 (5-9) with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts
 
WEDGES: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled (47°, 54°, 60°) with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts
 
PUTTER: SeeMore FGP
 
BALL: Titleist Pro V1x

So congrats Zach on the great play!

What's In The Bag: Azahara Munoz LPGA Sybase Match Play Championship

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

Spaniard Azahara Munoz, a graduate of the Arizona State University, won her first career LPGA Tour event last week at the Sybase Match Play Championship.  Find out what she played here!

Driver: Ping G20, 8.5 degrees
 

3-wood: Ping i20, 15 degrees
 

5-wood: Ping i20, 18 degrees
 

Hybrid: Ping i20, 20 degrees
 

Irons (4-PW): Ping i20
 

Wedges: Ping Anser Forged (52, 58 degrees)
 

Putter: Ping Karsten My Day 

  

Ball: Titleist Pro V1
 

What's In The Bag: Nicolas Colsaerts Volvo World Matchplay Championship

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

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Volvo World Matchplay Championship

Driver: Callaway RAZR Hawk Tour (9.5 degrees, Fujikura Motore Speeder VC 8.1 X flex shaft)
 

3-Wood: Titleist 910Fd (15 degrees, Fujikura Rombax 8X07 X flex shaft)
 

18-Degree Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli Hi
 

3-9 Irons: Callaway prototype (True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shafts)
 

48-Degree Wedge: Callaway prototype (True Temper Dynamic Gold X100 shaft)
 

54-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled
 

60-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled
 

Putter: Odyssey Black Seriesi1 #1
 

Ball: Titleist Pro V1X

Nicolas Colsaerts continued a solid 2012 season by winning the Volvo World Matchplay Championship on the European Tour this past week.  The win was the Belgian's second career win on the European Tour

What's In The Bag: Jason Dufner

Each week, I highlight the winners of worldwide tour events and the clubs they use in the What's In The Bag section.

HP Byron Nelson Championship

Jason Dufner won his second career PGA Tour event and the second of the season last weekend at the HP Byron Nelson Championship.  What was in his bag for the win?

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Driver: Titleist 910D2 (9.5 degrees, Mitsubishi Diamana 'ahina 60x shaft)

3-Wood: Titleist 910F (13.5 degrees, Mitsubishi Diamana 'ilima 80x shaft)

5-Wood: Titleist 906F2 (18 degrees, Grafalloy Prolite shaft)

19-Degree Hybrid: Titleist 910H (True Temper Project X Hybrid shaft)

4-9 Irons: Titleist AP2 712 (True Temper Project X 6.5 Flighted shafts)

48-Degree Wedge: Titleist AP2 712 (True Temper Project X 6.5 Flighted shaft)

54-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design SM4 True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner shaft)

60-Degree Wedge: Titleist Vokey Design SM4 True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner shaft)

Putter: Scotty Cameron GSS Circa 62 prototype

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

Will Jason continue his solid play and wrap up a position on the Ryder Cup team?  We'll have to wait and see.