It seems as though Couples is on the leaderboard every year at Augusta, and with new technology in the bag, it wouldnt be shocking to see him up there again. He ended his five-year-long dry run to secure a thundering win at the SAS Championship. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. ", "Bridgestones were back in the bag. Its actually a hybrid design that combines his former Odyssey O-Works #7 CH Red putter, and his most recent Odyssey Toulon Design XS Proto silver putter. Titleist Vokey SM8 RAW - 46*, 52*, 56*, 60*, DG Tour Issue X-100 & S-400 I don't wear a glove either so I could totally see that side of it. Im used to jerks because we are all kinda jerks. Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha "All I keep saying is keep plugging and keep kicking butt and you can do it. When he played the PGA Tour and Joe was his caddied I was able to shoot the WITB. Have a nice day. Photo courtesy of @ytowns_prodigal_son on Instagram, DRIVER: TaylorMade M3 440 9 @9.5 (upright setting) Calf and back injuries have limited Couples to only two rounds this season. Your link has been automatically embedded. WebCouples, 62, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013 after winning more than $30 million in prize money during a professional career that began in 1980. Below is a collection of some of the photos from the experience, but theres also a 190-photo tour in our GolfWRX Forums for you to enjoy. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. We will confirm if any or all go in play. Titleist TSR3 19* Hybrid - Hazrdus Black 6.5 WebCouples, 62, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013 after winning more than $30 million in prize money during a professional career that began in 1980. You hear complaints about low spin irons I would like to see more testers use different balls when they test. Fred Couples and the SAS Championship By olkev, October 17, 2022 in PGA WITB and Tournament Pics Share Followers 1 Reply to this topic Start new topic olkev Advanced Members 116 Feedback 0 0 0 Total Rating 0% Posted October 17, 2022 Anybody know what Fred had in the bag this past weekend? WebCouples, 62, was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2013 after winning more than $30 million in prize money during a professional career that began in 1980. Bridgestone Tour 201mb and 201cb. We sent him the [Ping i210 irons] ahead of time so he messed around with them for about a week when he showed up in Phoenix, he didnt even have his Bridgetones with him, so that shows you how much he liked the new irons.. Its just the simplest, fastest way to get a little better. I asked him about it during his press conference on Wednesday at Bay Hill, and his answer was gold: I was sick of Tiger outdriving me (he said with a laugh). To me it was all about face angle. But Im not.. Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. He's never said but most likely doesn't like people touching his clubs. Thats all were really looking for out here. Ranked just 128th in driving accuracy on the PGA Tour so far in 2022-23, Burns was looking for greater forgiveness from his driver, and he finally made a switch this week at Bay Hill. On that front, GolfWRX got quite the treat, getting the opportunity to explore an exhibit full of Palmers old artifacts, trophies, photos, memorabilia, and game-used golf clubs. EmperorPenguin According to Ping Tour rep Kenton Oates, the 47-inch driver was roughly 3-5 mph faster than his gamer, while the 48-inch generated an additional 4-6 mph. Scores. WebFred Couples is an American professional golfer who has a net worth of $120 million. I am a bit of a jerk. Now Couples switches to them. Fred is also testing Ping Glide 3.0 wedges 54-WS and 58 and 60-SS. He talked about his irons when he made the change to SF i110 X flex. One was a 47-inch G425 LST (8.3 degrees); the other was a 48-inch G425 LST (7.8 degrees). One of the main reasons I switched was just the downrange dispersion is tighter, Burns said Wednesday at Bay Hill. Lol! Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) I have to whip it out Michael Douglas reveals wild side bet when he golfs with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter go after hypocrite Brandel Chamblee over response to new no-cut events, Rocco Mediate has a very interesting prediction for Tigers immediate future, Morning 9: Rahm leads | Rorys Tiger-inspired driver switch | Bay Hill photos, Golf world left fuming with latest show of poor etiquette at womens college event, Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/3/23): Wilson Staf Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons. His 3-wood is 12-years-old and his irons (at least a version of the same head) for over 10. Love this post. It allowed Couples the ability to not tweak the overall DNA of his bag over the years, all while giving Fred the firepower and spin he needed off the driver and around the greens. In his long career, Fred Couples has won 64 tournaments. Partly to do with that. For clarity, the PW has dimple on the bottom edge of the face from a hidden pebble but does not affect play. Pasted as rich text. Hit the same iron with low spin and high spin balls. He makes his living with them so I get it. We will confirm if any or all go in play. WebFred Couples, right, talks with Butch Harmon before practice for the 2007 Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Wednesday, April 4, 2007. LOL! So true Greg. Id guess Freddie has bagged a lot during his career. Dont forget an extra sleeve of balls for the 17th hole. And the heavy change was really difficult for me to have similar feels. I love this guy. If I was 40 years old, I would be using the ball Tiger is using, theres no doubt in my mind, Couples said in the Bridgestone video. Ive followed Freddie at tournaments, watched his shots in slow motion, and still cant figure how that effortless swing causes the ball to go as far as it goes and where its aimed! Couples is proof that age is just a number. Freddie Couples doesnt switch into new equipment very often. Brad Millard (Ping Tour Rep) was the man running the session, and in a Herculean effort, was able to spin Couples out of some old standbys and into a new driver and irons. Thanks Mr. Wunder. Check out ourfull report over on PGATOUR.com. Fred Couples First reached World No 1: March 22, 1992 As a Lynx ambassador Couples carried the brands driver and irons along with equipment from four other brands. Made me laugh when I read your excited about having that in common, haha! 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According to Millard, he sent Couples sets of both iBlade irons and i210 irons, and Couples took a liking to the i210s with his previous Aerotech Steel Fiber gamer shafts. Standard lie with lofts at 2 degrees strong. But like many athletes, his personal life hasnt been as successful as his golf career in some ways. For me I feel like this one is a little more consistent with the misses. RXS ball? Appreciate the ones you do get though! 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During his Wednesday press conference, I asked Cantlay how the equipment testing is going and if hes made any changes. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. And the heavy change was really difficult for me to have similar feels. It even allows us to share another thing we all love buying and selling equipment. Your link has been automatically embedded. Please do that. All wedges with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. WebFred Couples Scorecards Round By Round - 2023 - SAS Championship - Golf. This week at Bay Hill, we got a fully immersive experience into the legacy of Arnold Palmer, which included a look at even more of his old personal golf clubs. Never would have thought he would play that ball over the Tour B series. It's just since he's been playing the Champions Tour and then goes back to play out on the PGA Tour every now and the. Yep I saw that video on one of my feeds. Search Ive had mine for two years, Your email address will not be published. As a reminder, Pings i210s are designed for golfers who want feel, control and minimal offset, but with the added forgiveness of a cavity-back design. Pretty decent thread here on it with reference to another thread as well. 2.22.22 pic.twitter.com/kn2728sx0v, PGA TOUR Champions (@ChampionsTour) March 4, 2022. After the first round, however, he conducted some testing on the range at Riviera and he decided to switch into the new Stealth 2 Plus driver for round two. By | Couples new irons GolfWRX, Wilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons, Sincerely, Arnold Palmer The Latrobe Legacy Campaign. Tommy Fleetwood tested a custom Kia Ma-designed TaylorMade putter. Can't seem to find any more recent Fred Couples WITB on here or elsewhere. Driver looked like a Stealth Plus with Tensei CK Pro Blue. Posted October 19, 2022. I experimented with some stuff in the off-season and then at the beginning of this year. Hes my hero, my old mans hero and my citys hero. While the specs on his Ping G425 LST driver wont be changing at the Masters, Hovland decided to test two different builds in Houston. Maybe youre my Dad? I played the (WM Phoenix Open) and noticed that my spin numbers on my driver were a little low. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! Congrats Fred and Suzanne! I wonder if it's still in his bag. Whats in the bag? To be honest its a turf interaction thing. I assumed that club replaced the hybrid because I saw him teeing off with the Callaway Squareway Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees) - Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black Patriot 6X (45.25 inches), 4 Wood:Taylormade Tour Issue Sim Titanium - small head (19 @ 17 degrees) - Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8x (42 inches), 3 & 4 Utility: Srizon ZX Utility (20 degrees, 23 degrees) - Shaft: (3) Nippon Modus3 Hybrid GOST X, (4) Nippon NS Pro Super Peening Blue X-Stiff, Irons: Miura MC-501 (5-PW) - Shaft: Nippon NS Pro Super Peening Blue X-Stiff, Wedges: Miura Forged Wedge Raw (50, 55), Titleist Vokey SM9 WW K Grind (60/06) - Shafts: Nippon NS Pro Super Peening Blue X (50), Shimada Tour Wedge Black (55and 60), Putter: Bettinardi Innovai 8.0 Short Slant Limited Blackout(35 inches), Putter Grip: Grip Master The Roo Midesize, One reason you don't see many updated WITB for Couples (besides the fact that no one really covers the Champions Tour that often) is he doesn't let anyone shoot his bag. Clear editor. Schauffele has switched back into a red Odyssey putter at Bay Hill this week, but its the not the same one that he used from 2020-2022. Couples is proof that age is just a number. OMG Lol. I may never abandon them. Its a fact Grab this whole set up today for $645 shipped via Fedex. More on that below. Bridgestone irons w/Steelfibers, probably his same old wedges (ATV and a Vokey), his Squareway 3w, what looks like a Stealth fairway of some sort with a new Kai'li Blue, I assume 5w? It made golf news because FC was a diehard steel DG X-flex user. The driver is a beast. Search Also, arent they bound to be replaced soon? McIlroy posted a photo on his social media feed of a bevy of balls with a peach logo centrally located just below the TaylorMade stamp. For the most part, he doesnt pay much attention to the makeup of his clubs, just how they look and what they do. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The exhibit, which is located just off the 18th green at Bay Hill, was put on byArnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation to launch its new Sincerely, Arnold Palmer The Latrobe Legacy Campaign.. I love the WITB pics. The dispersion delta was minimal, but Hovland still didnt feel comfortable breaking in one of the drivers during a competitive round. A former World No.1, he won the Masters in 1992 and The Players Championship in 1984 and 1996. Thats exciting. Well see you next week as the Florida Swing takes us to The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. With the help of the people who get clubs in his bag and the man himself, here is the what and the why of Fred Couples WITB. I use the roughest cord grips I can find though. He has said that he started fist bumping because he is hyper vigilant about oils, sunscreen, etc. We should all be that picky. IF IT WORKS KEEP IT. What GolfWRXers are saying about beginner iron club recommendations, What GolfWRXers are saying about the best fairway woods off the turf. Ping BeNi Anser 4 34.5" or Ping BeNi Scottsdale Anser. Thats exciting. Right now, all we have are photos of a Callaway prototype wedge with a bunch of lead tape covering any back stampings or logos. You can post now and register later. Irons: Ping I210 (3-PW) Shafts: Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW X. Std Lofts, +.25 inches, and 1 degree up. Paste as plain text instead, Hes one of the all time greats. It was a packed week with big names making equipment switches, so lets waste no more time on the intro. WebFred Couples is an American professional golfer who has a net worth of $120 million. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. | Couples new irons GolfWRX. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. I would love to know the answer. Check out ourfull report over on PGATOUR.com. WebFred Couples @ The 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Classic - YouTube 0:00 / 20:32 Fred Couples @ The 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Classic Mike Granch 2.58K subscribers 254