Chris Gotterup secured his third PGA Tour victory at the Sony Open, finishing at 16-under par to claim a two-stroke win. The 26-year-old Maryland native used a SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0 putter grip en route to the triumph, earning $1.638 million. His performance included leading the field in strokes gained total and off the tee.
Chris Gotterup, a 26-year-old rising star from Maryland, captured his third career PGA Tour win at the season-opening Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii. Shooting rounds of 63, 69, 68, and a final 64, Gotterup finished at 16-under par, two strokes ahead of the field. The victory propelled him to the top of the PGA Tour money list early in the season and netted him a $1.638 million winner's check.
Gotterup's strong closing stretch featured seven birdies in the final round, highlighted by an eagle 2 on the 71st hole, which extended his lead to two strokes. He dominated statistically, leading the tournament in strokes gained total with 12.871 and strokes gained off the tee with 4.352.
SuperStroke, the grip's manufacturer, congratulated Gotterup on the win, noting his effective putting with their Zenergy Pistol 2.0 model. "Congratulations to Chris Gotterup on the third win of his career at the Sony Open," said SuperStroke Vice President of Marketing Ryan Harris. "Chris has quickly grown into one of the most formidable talents on the PGA Tour and has been putting incredibly well with his SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 2.0 putter grip."
The Zenergy Pistol 2.0 features a pistol-style top section for locking in hand position, No Taper Technology for even grip pressure, enhanced SPYNE technology with an embossed ridge for squaring the face at impact, and multi-zone texturing for optimized feedback. Specifications include a width of 1.32 inches, length of 10.60 inches, weight of 51 grams, and a 0.58-inch core.
SuperStroke grips are trusted by numerous professionals, with users securing 71 tournament wins in 2024 across major tours, totaling over $58 million in prize money. Gotterup's success underscores the grip's role in consistent performance on the greens.
