Team TaylorMade Gears Up for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf's ultimate challenge is upon us, and Team TaylorMade is ready for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon. We joined Tiger, Rory, Scottie, Tommy, Collin, and DJ for four days of practice rounds to bring you the latest gear updates ahead of The Open.
The Open Championship often sees players swapping out fairway woods for long irons to combat the wind and navigate the contoured fairways of links courses. This year is no different, with many top players making strategic changes to their bags.
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, and Tommy Fleetwood have all embraced this strategy. Tiger is using a P·770 3-iron, which he frequently relies on, especially on the challenging Par 3 17th hole. Rory McIlroy has brought back his trusted P·760 2-iron, a club that played a crucial role in his Scottish Open victory in 2023.
Collin Morikawa has made significant changes to his irons this week. After testing a prototype 3-iron and a P·790 3-iron, both adjusted to a 2-iron loft, he chose the more forgiving P·790. This club allows him to hit low, piercing shots both off the tee and from the fairway.
Tommy Fleetwood, known for playing a 9-wood for most of this season, has replaced it with a P·7CB 3-iron due to the 9-wood's excessive height from the fairway. This change should help him better navigate the course's conditions.
After two days of practice, Tiger Woods decided to switch his driver setup, moving from a 10.5° Qi10 LS head to a 9.0°. This adjustment, with the loft sleeve set to the upright side towards higher and the sliding weight positioned for a draw, aims to lower his ball flight. This change should help Tiger cut through Troon's unpredictable wind and maximize the rollout on the links fairways. Tiger Woods WITB:
Collin is adding a P·790 3-iron to the bag this week to cut through the Scottish wind. However, an even more impactful change is coming in his 5-iron through pitching wedge as Collin is adding the yet-to-be release P·7CB irons.
Collin famously switched to P·7MC irons the week before he won the 149th Open Championship at Royal St. Georges and is following a similar tactical change at this year's Open. The sole of the P·7CB's can cut through the firm turf of Royal Troon giving Collin more precision and workability with his irons which he will rely on especially on the lengthy holes on Troon's back nine.
Collin Morikawa is making notable changes to his bag for this week’s Open Championship. As mentioned earlier, he’s introducing a P·790 3-iron to better navigate the challenging Scottish wind. But the more significant shift is his new choice of irons from 5-iron through pitching wedge.
Collin is switching to the yet-to-be-released P·7CB irons. Known for his successful switch to P·7MC irons right before winning the 149th Open Championship at Royal St. George's, he's hoping for a similar boost this year at Royal Troon. The P·7CB irons are designed to slice through Royal Troon’s firm turf, offering enhanced precision and workability, particularly crucial for the lengthy holes on Troon's back nine.
With these strategic changes, Collin is well-equipped to handle the rigors of The Open and is aiming to leverage these adjustments for a standout performance. Stay tuned for more updates on how Collin and the rest of Team TaylorMade fare in the championship.
Dustin Johnson is making a notable addition to his bag for this year's Open Championship at Royal Troon. DJ has decided to include the BRNR Mini Driver, a club designed to offer a blend of control and distance, perfectly suited for the demands of links golf.
The BRNR Mini Driver is ideal for the challenging conditions of Royal Troon, where accuracy and shot shaping are crucial. With its smaller head size, this club allows for precise tee shots and versatility in shot selection, especially when navigating the windy conditions and tight fairways typical of links courses.
DJ's choice to add the BRNR Mini Driver highlights his strategy to maximize control off the tee without sacrificing distance. This club provides the ability to hit low, piercing shots that can cut through the wind and roll out effectively on firm, fast fairways.
By incorporating the BRNR Mini Driver, Dustin Johnson is preparing to tackle Royal Troon with a well-rounded approach, aiming to leverage this addition for optimal performance throughout the championship. Keep an eye on how this adjustment impacts DJ's play during The Open.
