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Phil Mickelson tests new driver shafts at Tour Championship, makes switch

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10 years ago

Sep 25, 2016

In a decision that could either be categorized as “classic Phil” or “ultimate teammate,” Phil Mickelson tested new drivers at the Tour Championship this week in preparation for next week’s Ryder Cup at 7,600-plus-yard Hazeltine.

WRXer Tomed actually spotted Mickelson, coach Andrew Getson, and a team of Callaway reps working with a number of drivers on the range Wednesday and put together an excellent forum post with his observations.

Reportedly, Mickelson used one of the configurations he worked with on Wednesday during his opening round, where he hit just one of 14 fairways. Not surprisingly, he put the second candidate in play with a much shorter shaft for his second round and did a bit better, finding the short grass five times. Mickelson hit eight of 14 fairways in his third round and six fairways Sunday. He found 35 percent of fairways for the week.

The left-hander had been playing an 8.5-degree Callaway XR 16 Sub Zero with a 45.5 inch Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki J 60X shaft (tipped one inch) for much of the season.

Per Callaway, here are the specs of the driver Mickelson settled on:

Driver: Great Big Bertha (8.5*)
Shaft: True Temper Project X 6.5 HZRDS T1100
Length: Cut to 44 7/8 inches

The five-time major champion explained his thinking on the heels of last week’s practice round at the Ryder Cup venue.

“When I went to Hazeltine and saw how long of a golf course it was, I went to a longer driver again. I hit this driver 18, 20 yards longer. That’s a significant difference. I carry it a lot farther, and I think it’s going to be an advantage at Hazeltine if I drive it well.

“But I needed to get some play with it. I can’t just show up and expect to drive it. Yesterday [Thursday] was a different one. Today [Friday] was the one I’m going to end up going with. I drove it great on the back nine. I hit cuts like I did in 2004, when I drove it well, and they were soft cuts. I was able to swing it to the target, and the ball went there. It was great.”

He averaged better than 302 yards off the tee this week, better than his 294.4-yard average this season.

Lefty has settled on his weapon of choice when the U.S. squad heads into battle next week, we’ll see how it serves him.

“I’ve won two Tour Championships, and I’ve only been a part of two winning Ryder Cups. I’d kind of like to be a part of a third. So not to diminish this [tournament], but I’d rather win next week. For me, at this stage in my career, it means a little more to me.”

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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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Tour Photo Galleries

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.