Equipment contract changes for PGA Tour Pros 2017/18

[CStephenson17]

I don’t see Hideki making the move, but Koepka makes sense. Stenson possibly, however, they would need to get the 3 wood out of his hands because it’s too “iconic” from a marketing perspective. JT possibly, but I don’t ever see him leaving Titleist

[MMB1500]

JT possibly, but I don’t ever see him leaving Titleist

 

Everyone leaves Titleist eventually.

[grm24]

I can't see Hideki going to Cobra, Srixon is part of Dunlop and XXIO so I would think he'd want to play for a company with roots in Japan. Koepka or Day would make the most sense in terms of demographics.

Jason Day resigned with TaylorMade in September 2016 along with DJ.

 

https://www.taylormadegolf.com/newsroom?fid=taylormade-newsroom&aid=press-release-136181

[new2g0lf]

I can't see Hideki going to Cobra, Srixon is part of Dunlop and XXIO so I would think he'd want to play for a company with roots in Japan. Koepka or Day would make the most sense in terms of demographics.

Jason Day resigned with TaylorMade in September 2016 along with DJ.

 

https://www.taylorma...-release-136181

 

Yes, but they are under new management today so it's possible that things could change. I don't see DJ as a fit for Cobra. Day is a bit old but he has international appeal from a marketing perspective and he did wear those Nike Jordan 1 golf shoes this year.

[CStephenson17]

I can't see Hideki going to Cobra, Srixon is part of Dunlop and XXIO so I would think he'd want to play for a company with roots in Japan. Koepka or Day would make the most sense in terms of demographics.

Jason Day resigned with TaylorMade in September 2016 along with DJ.

 

https://www.taylorma...-release-136181

 

Yes, but they are under new management today so it's possible that things could change. I don't see DJ as a fit for Cobra. Day is a bit old but he has international appeal from a marketing perspective and he did wear those Nike Jordan 1 golf shoes this year.

 

Won’t be Day. Puma owns Cobra, remember? No way he signs huge contract then breaks for Cobra/Puma

[grm24]

JT possibly, but I don't ever see him leaving Titleist

 

Everyone leaves Titleist eventually.

Except for Adam Scott. He has been with Titleist since he turned pro in 2000.

[GC70]

Heard a rumour from someone at Cobra this week that they have a men's top 10 player in the world coming on staff for 2018.

 

very interesting.Any thought to who it may be?

Based on the current world rankings my guess would be Henrik or Hideki but its just a guess and I have no idea what their current equipment contract status is.

 

Hideki's contract with Srixon ends this year.

It would be a big score for cobra to land Hideki. I don't know what their presence in Asia is like right now but I imagine it would explode if they pick him up.

That would be a big blow to Srixon!

[NetBogey]

JT possibly, but I don't ever see him leaving Titleist

 

Everyone leaves Titleist eventually.

Except for Adam Scott. He has been with Titleist since he turned pro in 2000.

 

A few more guys come to mind as well. Charley Hoffman and Steve Stricker. I haven't done the full historically research of these guys but since I have been around golf they have remained with Titleist!

[mdhyden]

JT possibly, but I don't ever see him leaving Titleist

 

Everyone leaves Titleist eventually.

Except for Adam Scott. He has been with Titleist since he turned pro in 2000.

 

A few more guys come to mind as well. Charley Hoffman and Steve Stricker. I haven't done the full historically research of these guys but since I have been around golf they have remained with Titleist!

 

 

Sticker was with taylormade for a stretch I believe. Then he moved into titleist.

[OldTomMorris]

Sticker was with taylormade for a stretch I believe. Then he moved into titleist.

 

Prior to Taylor Made I believe he had a stint with Palmer irons and he was using a Callaway metal woods. He struggled badly with the Taylor Made driver when he switched from Palmer and it caused some problems re: contract etc.

[moonshine]

JT possibly, but I don't ever see him leaving Titleist

 

Everyone leaves Titleist eventually.

...and struggles after quitting their ball

[Night train]

I think Phil played pretty well after he left Titleist and their ball.

[GC70]

I think Phil played pretty well after he left Titleist and their ball.

 

Some guy they call Tiger did pretty well.

 

What did Sergio play today? Anyone know?

[carpergolf]

Sergio is still wearing adidas and TM driver

[grm24]

Sergio is still wearing adidas and TM driver

Sergio is still endorsing Adidas for clothing and shoes. He is continuing to use his TM gear until he decides on what way to go gear wise.

[ws6]

 

Sticker was with taylormade for a stretch I believe. Then he moved into titleist.

 

Stricker was with Ping and Palmer before TaylorMade.

[KCCO]

Seems like Titleist always grooms young guys (although I think they like Spieth/Thomas on squad), then when new big money contract opportunity and the decision to keep a player, they stick to their ways and let them go, and make sure they continue to play their ball to keep some sort of tie with that player. Besides TMAG, really who spends lots on endorsements on multiple players (PGA tour)? I just think of companies like Cobra (yes fowler, most tied up around him), Mizuno, even Ping doesn't have to big a staff. Seems like TMAG's thing, and as mentioned I just always kinda thought Titleist worked the way I mentioned, may be wrong...but in general doesn't seem to be most OEM's marketing strategy.

[Lesmond]

Sergio won today. Was it all TM equipment?

[grm24]

Sergio won today. Was it all TM equipment?

All TM except for a Callaway wedge and Toulon putter.

 

https://www.nationalclubgolfer.com/news/sergio-garcia-witb/

[williamsnrb]

PXG to TaylorMade....

Oh wait, that already happened:

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

 

-Chris

 

Those irons are really similar, actually. Too similar...

[bucky316]

I like Callaway's strategy of focusing on the young talent....adding Sam Burns & Maverick McNealy was smart, maybe not big dividends this year but certainly in the future....they also have Berger, Schniederjans and more

 

like the focus on youth....not so much on the grizzled veterans

[fillwelix]

JT possibly, but I don't ever see him leaving Titleist

 

Everyone leaves Titleist eventually.

 

Just look at Rory

[BIG STU]

I think Phil played pretty well after he left Titleist and their ball.

+1 I vote that the understatement of the year

[BIG STU]

Seems like Titleist always grooms young guys (although I think they like Spieth/Thomas on squad), then when new big money contract opportunity and the decision to keep a player, they stick to their ways and let them go, and make sure they continue to play their ball to keep some sort of tie with that player. Besides TMAG, really who spends lots on endorsements on multiple players (PGA tour)? I just think of companies like Cobra (yes fowler, most tied up around him), Mizuno, even Ping doesn't have to big a staff. Seems like TMAG's thing, and as mentioned I just always kinda thought Titleist worked the way I mentioned, may be wrong...but in general doesn't seem to be most OEM's marketing strategy.

What is funny if you look at the photos this week here on WRX on the Sanderson Farms tournament you will find a lot of TM bags with few TM clubs. Good example Alex Cjeka. He was with Cally but went to TM and still has his 2013 Forged X Callys in the TM bag and I saw some others too. I guess they maybe have metal woods contracts and a bag contract

[Paul065]

Fleetwood has been using a Titleist driver for the last 6 weeks or so, looks like he might have made the switch to a full bag and they haven't had time to get a tour bag ready so gave him a pencil bag instead.

[EKELLY]

JT possibly, but I don't ever see him leaving Titleist

 

Everyone leaves Titleist eventually.

Except for Adam Scott. He has been with Titleist since he turned pro in 2000.

LOL.........And most wish they could go back .......Ask Zach Johnson......

[EKELLY]

Seems like Titleist always grooms young guys (although I think they like Spieth/Thomas on squad), then when new big money contract opportunity and the decision to keep a player, they stick to their ways and let them go, and make sure they continue to play their ball to keep some sort of tie with that player. Besides TMAG, really who spends lots on endorsements on multiple players (PGA tour)? I just think of companies like Cobra (yes fowler, most tied up around him), Mizuno, even Ping doesn't have to big a staff. Seems like TMAG's thing, and as mentioned I just always kinda thought Titleist worked the way I mentioned, may be wrong...but in general doesn't seem to be most OEM's marketing strategy.

What is funny if you look at the photos this week here on WRX on the Sanderson Farms tournament you will find a lot of TM bags with few TM clubs. Good example Alex Cjeka. He was with Cally but went to TM and still has his 2013 Forged X Callys in the TM bag and I saw some others too. I guess they maybe have metal woods contracts and a bag contract

Just like in the real sports, players go where they can get the most money. Period! At that level those guys think they can play anything, but it doesn't always work out. I still think Tiger wins 20 majors had he stayed with his early equipment, same with Rory. I don't see Rory dominating with the TM ball, but he has 100 million reasons to say it's the greatest thing ever.......LOL

[dbleag]

PXG to TaylorMade....

Oh wait, that already happened:

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

 

-Chris

 

Then Ping should sue PXG...

 

Ping should sue everybody for copying their tech.

 

Except the Bullseye.

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Looks like Chris Kirk is no longer on staff with PXG. Travis Mathew bag and playing mixed setup of Titleist, TaylorMade, Mizuno and Ping.

 

 

 

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Will Gray Retweeted Jonathan Wall

 

Was 49th in OWGR when he signed with PXG in Jan 2016. Currently 152nd.

 

PXG and Kirk mutually agreed to part ways. A bit of chicken and egg here as a reference was made to his drop in the OWGR last year. I'm sure some would be happy to blame the PXG clubs in his bag as the cause while others will point the finger at Kirk.

 

I would blame both, PXG makes good irons but they are likely different than Kirk is used to playing and their woods imo are lacking compared to the other manufacturers.

 

 

Have any PXG staffers gone up in the rankings since they signed?

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Looks like Chris Kirk is no longer on staff with PXG. Travis Mathew bag and playing mixed setup of Titleist, TaylorMade, Mizuno and Ping.

 

 

 

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Will Gray Retweeted Jonathan Wall

 

Was 49th in OWGR when he signed with PXG in Jan 2016. Currently 152nd.

 

PXG and Kirk mutually agreed to part ways. A bit of chicken and egg here as a reference was made to his drop in the OWGR last year. I'm sure some would be happy to blame the PXG clubs in his bag as the cause while others will point the finger at Kirk.

 

I would blame both, PXG makes good irons but they are likely different than Kirk is used to playing and their woods imo are lacking compared to the other manufacturers.

 

 

Have any PXG staffers gone up in the rankings since they signed?

Ryan Moore i think has stayed pretty level.

 

Pat Perez has gone up.

 

The other signees were not going to improve