Golf Equipment
Winning drivers power early 2026 PGA Tour triumphs
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In the first five events of the 2026 PGA Tour season, a mix of established and new drivers has helped secure victories for top players. One putter has claimed 80% of the wins, bucking the zero-torque trend prevalent on tour. Here's a breakdown of the equipment used by the champions so far.
Kristoffer Reitan captured his initial PGA Tour title at Quail Hollow after adopting a custom Ping putter. The victory also served as early validation for the company's new Scottsdale TEC putter design. Reitan credited the equipment change for improved performance on the greens.
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Cleveland Golf has released a limited edition set of three 588 Tour Action wedges, marking the company's first wedge offering since founder Roger Cleveland rejoined in early 2025. Only 588 sets will be produced, each priced at $588 and available starting May 8. The collection revives the classic 588 design with modern performance updates.
Nico Echavarria secured his third PGA Tour victory at the Cognizant Classic by switching to a softer, spinnier golf ball. The change to Srixon's Z-Star Diamond from the Z-Star XV provided better control on firm greens. This adjustment, tested earlier in the season, contributed to his strong approach play.
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McLaren, known for its Formula 1 success, has launched McLaren Golf, a new high-end equipment brand. The initiative combines the company's engineering expertise with golf innovation. Products are set to debut on April 29, 2026.
Ludvig Aberg became the first PGA Tour player to benefit from a new rule allowing on-course replacement of a cracked driver during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. The Swede's driver face cracked after an out-of-bounds drive on the par-5 18th hole in his third round. This change, effective for the 2026 season, lets caddies carry spare heads in the bag.
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Ludvig Åberg and his caddie Joe Skovron made history by being the first to utilize a 2026 PGA Tour rules update allowing on-the-spot replacement of a damaged club. This occurred during the third round at Pebble Beach on the 18th tee. The change addressed previous limitations that required spares to be kept in the locker room.
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February 27, 2026 12:29Prototype putters debut at Cognizant Classic
February 22, 2026 23:01Jimmy Walker experiments with softer graphite iron shafts
February 19, 2026 06:17J.J. Spaun declines USGA request for U.S. Open winning putter