Equipment contract changes for PGA Tour Pros 2017/18

[ronster]

Just a placeholder thread for upcoming changes in 2017/18.

 

Rumours I've seen around here:

 

Sergio to Callaway?

Rose to ?

 

 

[a_gorilla]

No change, but Phil has re-upped with Callaway

[Golf64]

Don't see much changing?! Kyle Stanley needs new irons. Still playing Nike. lol

[Christosterone]

PXG to TaylorMade....

Oh wait, that already happened:

http://www.golf.com/tour-news/2017/09/16/taylormade-wins-first-round-pxg-lawsuit

 

-Chris

[Lacey Underall]

Probably need to start this thread by saying WHO IS GOING TO BE A FREE AGENT? I don't have a clue whose contracts are up. But I'll sure hop on the speculation bandwagon is someone has that info!

[Night train]

No change, but Phil has re-upped with Callaway

 

.........lifetime contract

[andrieddle]

Fleetwood to TM or Callaway? I'd say TM.

[Llortamaisey]

Look for lots of movement from Taylormade players if they’re not in the top 20 in world golf rankings.

[6thFairway]

Is Brooks Koepka looking for a new contract?

[lowheel]

PXG to TaylorMade....

Oh wait, that already happened:

http://www.golf.com/...und-pxg-lawsuit

 

-Chris

 

Then Ping should sue PXG...

[lowheel]

We can also rename this thread "who will struggle in 2018"

[Ripper17]

Justin Thomas's deal with Titleist is up...I could see some big money being thrown at him

[webber]

Dufner maybe? On Golf.com I saw a story and some photos where after the tour championship he signed all his stuff and gave to fans, headcovers, shoes, all clubs, etc...Some guy had a 4 iron another a 7 etc...

[Santiago Golf]

Don't see much changing?! Kyle Stanley needs new irons. Still playing Nike. lol

Fleetwood was playing NIKE except for wedges and putter all year

[MidwestGolfBum]

Justin Thomas's deal with Titleist is up...I could see some big money being thrown at him

 

I can't see him moving away from Titleist. They have been good to him from his junior days on, so all 6-8 years or so.

[Equipto]

Maybe should be a new thread, but does anyone make decisions in equipment purchases because of who is under contract to play that brand? I could care less and make decisions on what actually makes the most sense with my swing, as well as look at address (confidence).

 

The manufacturers pay the pro's for marketing assuming you will buy, do you?

[Darth Putter]

Maybe should be a new thread, but does anyone make decisions in equipment purchases because of who is under contract to play that brand? I could care less and make decisions on what actually makes the most sense with my swing, as well as look at address (confidence).

 

The manufacturers pay the pro's for marketing assuming you will buy, do you?

 

 

 

 

Tries to remember even touching a Ram club much less buying one....

 

 

 

 

I'm going to have to go "NO" to this question.

[Equipto]

Maybe should be a new thread, but does anyone make decisions in equipment purchases because of who is under contract to play that brand? I could care less and make decisions on what actually makes the most sense with my swing, as well as look at address (confidence).

 

The manufacturers pay the pro's for marketing assuming you will buy, do you?

 

 

 

 

Tries to remember even touching a Ram club much less buying one....

 

 

 

 

I'm going to have to go "NO" to this question.

 

Nice ad pull, lol. My point exactly.

[jmvargas]

kevin chappel needs a new contract...he's still gaming Nike irons.

[CCTxGolf]

Justin Thomas's deal with Titleist is up...I could see some big money being thrown at him

 

I can't see him moving away from Titleist. They have been good to him from his junior days on, so all 6-8 years or so.

 

It also seems that his dad is a Titleist guy too. So I would assume he and his family have been surrounded by Titleist for decades. Money talks thiugh

[bucky316]

kevin chappel needs a new contract...he's still gaming Nike irons.

same story for Kyle Stanley

[liongolf_ike]

Just hear me out.... should be an interesting offseason with some of these moves...

[slicktry]

Serg to Cally, Matsuyama still unsigned....

[Night train]

Maybe should be a new thread, but does anyone make decisions in equipment purchases because of who is under contract to play that brand? I could care less and make decisions on what actually makes the most sense with my swing, as well as look at address (confidence).

 

The manufacturers pay the pro's for marketing assuming you will buy, do you?

 

 

There was a time when Ram made some high quality forgings..........that were enjoyed by many!

 

 

 

Tries to remember even touching a Ram club much less buying one....

 

 

 

 

I'm going to have to go "NO" to this question.

[Night train]

Justin Thomas's deal with Titleist is up...I could see some big money being thrown at him

 

I can't see him moving away from Titleist. They have been good to him from his junior days on, so all 6-8 years or so.

 

The list of world class players that left Titleist after gaining fame is quite long!

[farmer]

Maybe should be a new thread, but does anyone make decisions in equipment purchases because of who is under contract to play that brand? I could care less and make decisions on what actually makes the most sense with my swing, as well as look at address (confidence).

 

The manufacturers pay the pro's for marketing assuming you will buy, do you?

Remember when Nike made golf clubs? Those were great days, Tiger, Rory, Michelle, man, those clubs flew off the shelves.

[jmvargas]

Maybe should be a new thread, but does anyone make decisions in equipment purchases because of who is under contract to play that brand? I could care less and make decisions on what actually makes the most sense with my swing, as well as look at address (confidence).

 

The manufacturers pay the pro's for marketing assuming you will buy, do you?

Remember when Nike made golf clubs? Those were great days, Tiger, Rory, Michelle, man, those clubs flew off the shelves.

 

Ha!...

 

probably one of the greatest fails of all time..

 

i like their apparel and accessories though..

[MidwestGolfBum]

Justin Thomas's deal with Titleist is up...I could see some big money being thrown at him

 

I can't see him moving away from Titleist. They have been good to him from his junior days on, so all 6-8 years or so.

 

The list of world class players that left Titleist after gaining fame is quite long!

 

I can't disagree with that, but theres the fact that JT's father and grandfather either were or are active Titleist staffers and I would guess that the brand loyalty runs pretty deep there. I mean, money certainly talks, but it's not really like JT is really in need of the added money that he would get from some big contract with another OEM. Spieth stayed, and, in case you haven't heard, they are good buddies, so I'm guessing they talk about that kind of thing.

[Night train]

I disagree with nothing you say..........but the lure of a $50 million contract is VERY difficult for anyone to pass up..........and that's probably about what he'd be in line for.

[lowheel]

Justin Thomas's deal with Titleist is up...I could see some big money being thrown at him

 

Titleist doesnt work that way never has. he wont make more than spieth. same guys that left Tiger,Phil, Ernie and Rory walk when their demands were high. they dont need them, they laugh all the way to the bank on ball sales alone..