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Have you jumped on the boutique putter bandwagon?

Published

19 years ago

Sep 22, 2007

R Hetzel

At one time I believed that the best putter one could purchase was a Scotty Cameron. If you can easily misplace or hide $2500 plus from the wife, you can purchase the holy grail of all putters, the Cameron 009…

The Cameron 009 is quite possibly the most coveted of all Cameron putters, except for Tiger’s own personal magic wand. Unfortunately, not all of us have a spare $2500 + laying around, myself included. Luckily for the masses, we have some great options. Options that are more attractive than any "off the rack" Scotty Cameron flatstick. In fact, I could argue that the off the rack offerings coming out of the Cameron studio are pretty lame right now. Two companies that come to mind are Byron Putters and C&L 350 Milled.

Sure, there are myriad offerings in the boutique, custom putter market, but I am speaking from personal experience and a lighter wallet. For a lot less than any used Circle T putter, I purchased 2 Byrons and a 350 Milled C&L putter. Both custom finished to my own exact specifications. Want your initials stamped? Done. Want a special finish? No problem. Want a special headweight? Sure. Almost forgot, you need a sound slot as well? Absolutely. In less than 4 weeks since placing my Byron 007 putter order, I was the proud owner of my first Byron 007 Oil Can putter.

Oil Can Byron 007 with Club Byron AME headcover.

This Byron 006 is right at home with this AME Golfwrx.com headcover.

Oh sure, I still love my Scotty Cameron Inspired By David Duval putter, but it may have a really difficult time getting back in my bag as my gamer. I can remember when I switched from an old Ping Anser to my first Cameron, I was in love and I thought that love would last forever. We are all fairly fickle when it comes to putters. Well, maybe nowhere as much as Mark Calcaveccia is. The Byron 007 just feels like such an advancement in feel, and especially in the looks or quality department. It certainly doesn’t look or feel mass produced in any way, shape or form. Order an 006 or 007, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

As you can clearly see, the face milling on this Byron 007 (above) is second to none.

Black oxide Byron 006 is a real looker.

Interior pocket milling is evident as are the handstamped Byron letters.

Soon after purchasing my Byron putters I gave in and called Lee at C&L 350 Milled putters and placed my putter order directly with him. Being able to pick up the phone, speak about putters and then order a custom putter from one of the company’s owners is like a breath of fresh air. I asked Lee if it was possible to get pictures of my custom 350 Milled flatstick all through the manufacturing process. He happily obliged!

She looks a little raw right now, but she won’t after smoothing and an oil can bath.

Being able to see the putter’s progress up close really makes you love your putter that much more. My Oil Can C&L 350 milled putter won’t be here for about a month, but from the looks of the raw putter pics, I am confident that I’ll love it right out of the box, no questions asked. Well, I may ask, "Why didn’t I order this sooner?"

My raw putter, clamped down in the vice getting my initials punched by Chip himself.

It looks really neat to see the milling and stamps; sans oil can finish/paintfill.

I think that Scotty Cameron has really separated himself from the golfing masses. Unless of course you desire any of his non-traditional, newer offerings. In fact, older pro platinum, oil can, gun blue and studio stainless are beginning to cost more USED, even for the non-limited edition stuff. If you desire a tour caliber putter, you’ll have to pay used car prices for that 009. Great putter companies like C&L 350 Milled Putters and Byron Morgan Putters are providing the services that Scotty won’t. Personalized, custom putters at a fraction of the price, not off the rack and with 100% of the quality, finish and feel that many hardcore putters simply desire and demand. Hopefully these guys won’t turn into a Scotty Cameron Studio anytime soon, because I’ll want to place another order or two again in the very near future!

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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2 days ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.