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An extremely rare (and ridiculous) interview with MLB superstar Mike Trout… about golf

Published

8 years ago

Jun 21, 2018

Mike Trout is one of the best baseball players and hitters in Major League Baseball today. The 26-year-old, a 6-time MLB All-Star who currently plays for the Los Angeles Angels, is also on a tremendous streak of spectacular hitting at the moment. Over his last eight games, Trout is batting .696 with 11 walks, four HRs, and nine RBIs, making just seven outs in his last 36 plate appearances.

What people may not know is that Trout is also an avid golfer.

Recently, before the Angels vs. Royals game on June 4th — where Trout went 3-4 with 2 RBIs, of course — I caught up with Trout to talk some golf. Our instructions from Angels management were simple: we were allowed to interview Trout during his walk from the clubhouse until he got into the dugout. That made for one of the most ridiculous interviews of all-time, and certainly a test for our camera crew who had to navigate the Angels clubhouse walking backwards. But hey, a Mike Trout interview is rare… and a Mike Trout interview about golf is unheard of. Enjoy the video (transcription below)!

Andrew Tursky: When did you start playing golf and why?

Mike Trout: Playing golf? Probably in high school. I just enjoyed it. It’s obviously hard. I like to compete and I enjoy playing it.

AT: What’s one thing you would change about the game of golf?

MT: Change about the game of golf? I don’t know if I would change anything, I like it.

AT: How does golf get more young people involved, how do you make a little bit cooler?

MT: A little bit cooler? I’m not sure. Golf’s a tough sport to get kids into because it’s really very challenging. But I wish I would have started at a younger age for sure, knowing how fun the game is.

AT: Where do you get more nervous, the first tee or the batter’s box?

MT: Oh first tee, for sure. You know baseball, I prepare myself everyday. At golf, I just golf on the off day. I don’t know how they do it, in the pros. It’s incredible.

AT: Alright thank you, play well.

MT: Appreciate it.

Videos

Club Junkie WITB, week 20: Crazy driver time!

Published

8 hours ago

Jun 10, 2026

Brian Knudson

Driver: LA Golf 12-11 (10.5 degrees)
Shaft: LA Golf A Series Mid 60 Stiff

Mini Driver: PXG Secret Weapon (13 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD VR-7s

7-Wood: Cobra OPTM X (21 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai Li Darkwaves 60s

Irons: PXG 0311 T Gen8
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 S300

Wedge: Wilson Staff Model ZM 50-08
Shaft: Aerotech Steelfiber i110s

Wedge: Wilson Staff Model ZM 56-12
Shaft: Aerotech Steelfiber i110s

Wedge: Wilson Staff Model ZM 60-06
Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner Wedge

Putter: Machine Hog CSX Milled
Shaft: Machine HOG

Ball: TaylorMade TP5

Bag: Ghost Anyday Black Ops Stand Bag

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BK’s Breakdowns: JT Poston’s winning WITB, 2026 Memorial Tournament

Published

3 days ago

Jun 8, 2026

Brian Knudson

Driver: Titleist GTS3 (9 degrees)

SureFirt hosel set A1
SureFit weight set neutral

Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana BF 60 TX

2016 release
Mid launch, mid/low spin
Firmer handle, medium tip
72g, 3.8* torque

3-wood: Titleist TS2 (15 degrees)

SureFit hosel set A1
2018 release

Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-7x

Firm handle, medium mid, firm+ tip
High launch, mid/low spin
74g, 3.1* torque

7-wood: TaylorMade Qi4D (21 degrees)

Core model
Blend of distance, launch, spin

Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD IZ-8x

2017 release
83g, 2.9* torque

Iron: Titleist 150 (4)

Larger, stronger loft, more height
Used to add height going into greens

Irons: Titleist T100 (5-9)

Compact, blade-like players CB
Internal tungsten for stability
Great spin consistency out of rough

Shafts: Project X 6.5

Stout profile
Med launch, low spin
125g

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10

46-10F (@46.5)
50-08F
- F Grind adds stability to full shots
- Reduced digging
56-10S (@55)
- S Grind features trailing edge grind
- Can open the face while keeping leading edge down
- Releases from the turf quickier
WedgeWorks (60-L)
- Lower bounce (4 degrees) version of V Grind
- Allows JT to manipulate the face for different shots

Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400

Mid/low launch and spin
132g
Softer feel for partial shots

Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X Torched

L Neck
TPU Pure Roll insert
Stock True Path alignment

Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy 1.0PT

A smaller overall profile
pistol-style with a more arc under the top hand
Still features No Taper Technology

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord

Traditional Tour Velvet rubber and texture
Brushed cotton cord
Great grip in wet or humid conditions

Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Left Dash

New 2026
Lower long game spin
Firmer feel
Mid launch, slightly lower than ProV1x

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Inside the Ropes, the Memorial Tournament: Wyndham Clark talks gear + Jason Day’s irons

Published

6 days ago

Jun 4, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

Alistair Cameron checks in with this week’s Inside the Ropes from Jack’s place, Muirfield Village Golf Club, in Dublin, Ohio. Jason Day’s continued Avoda iron experimentation, Wyndham Clark’s gear changes, and Cameron Young’s adjustments are all featured this week, along with much more!