So if you saw Freddie with a BH stamped on his Vokey, its because it wasnt his. LOL! He currently plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number 1 golfer. I tried to go heavier with everything from DG 120s to X100s and then just 10 grams heavier in the same wood shafts. Always has an interesting bag equipment wise. Its a fact The couple tied the knots on February 22, 2022. His are probably hand forged unlike the retail models. What GolfWRXers are saying about beginner iron club recommendations, What GolfWRXers are saying about the best fairway woods off the turf. Have a nice day, Blake. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. He talked about his irons when he made the change to SF i110 X flex. His 3-wood is 12-years-old and his irons (at least a version of the same head) for over 10. Photo courtesy of @ytowns_prodigal_son on Instagram, DRIVER: TaylorMade M3 440 9 @9.5 (upright setting) If it works dont fix it! July 11, 2022 Richard Heathcote Fred has been making news lately. I love the WITB pics. pic.twitter.com/i19DQ9zkVe. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! The i210 keeps getting more and more its an all-timer. Posted October 19, 2022. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. During the session, Millard says they flattened the irons a touch and Couples liked the way the irons looked and felt. With the rise in longer driver shafts on Tour in recent weeks, it wouldve been easy to assume the former Masters champion was chasing distance in an effort to keep up with Bryson and crew. Shaft: Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 (+1/8 from STD, 65 degrees lie) Here was Cantlays answer (gearheads will especially enjoy this): Yeah, Ive done a little testing. Display as a link instead, He seems so laid back about other stuff though it's a little surprising to me that he's that guy. 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. Achieve pure precision with PING i210 Irons. He doesnt try new clubs and hope to change his swing. Last month at Pebble Beach, we got the pleasure of checking out Arnold Palmers 1960-61 Wilson irons that he used to win three majors, which are selling for $250K. And take your pure swing with you. The Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond S 9+ degree head that Burns is using is a 420cc construction, and he puts a 12-gram weight in the front port, and a 14-gram weight in the back port. All wedges with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts. No glove and now Pings! Never find enough info on Couples clubs. His new Odyssey Toulon Design Las Vegas prototype has a #7 CH shape, a red-painted crown, 3 white alignment lines, a dual-colored and diamond-milled face, and a custom sole plate with custom red screws. Titleist T1005-9, DG Tour Issue X-100 Learn how your comment data is processed. sadclevelandsports Thats exciting. The Harrison rep at the time was testing shafts with Fred and one of the samples was connected to this square-headed Callaway. Can't seem to find any more recent Fred Couples WITB on here or elsewhere. The PGA Tour Champions is in Phoenix this week for the Charles Schwab Cup Championship, and Fred paid a visit to Ping HQ on Monday to test some gear. In general, Im not a big tester. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. Regarding the switch into the new Ping G425 LST driver, Millard said this, Fred loved the look and feel of the G425, his launch and spin were perfect (12.5 launch spin around 2300-2400) and we dialed in the flight he wanted., Driver: Ping G425 9 LST (Dot Setting) ", "Bridgestones were back in the bag. The irons were the next frontier. I feel like this Stealth 2 head for me has just got a little more spin on it, but at a more neutral or what I perceive to be a more neutral face angle. I do have some issues about that. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! 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. At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways. So I noticed that the club, or the shaft, started to feel a little weak. He currently plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number 1 golfer. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Tuesday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, By In his long career, Fred Couples has won 64 tournaments. Once Millard dialed in the lies, it was a no-brainer from there. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. Welcome to the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, home to one of the most difficult and historic golf courses on the yearly PGA Tour rotation. Maybe you were aiming there or presenting dynamic lie too upright or, Jesus H Christ it could be a thousand things but I promise you it was unlikely an inherent design defect in the iron head . rickybooby25, October 18, 2022 in Tour Talk. I would have expected it more from a Tiger Woods type. Driver: Lynx Boom Boom9 Fairway wood: Ram Laser Irons: Lynx Parallax Wedges: Cleveland Betti putter". Hi Mike. Good day, I have noticed that there are different versions of Freddie Couples WITB from 2022. Even at 61 years old. I love this guy. 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? After hitting a few Fred turned to the guy and said I love it, the rep said, great so what head do want it in? Fred replied, nope, I love the whole thing, thanks. Here we are today. Some found it funny, but his SO loved the idea. For me I feel like this one is a little more consistent with the misses. I could see that. WebFred Couples is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hanneman. Betti putter", watched him play at Goat Hill in the Wishbone brawl at the end of 2021 very up close and he had glide eye 2 wedges, Hickory Bag: Brassie, Mid Iron, Mashie, Mashie Niblick, Niblick, Putter, Driver: PXG 12*; HZDRUS Handcrafted 63 6.0, Long Game: PXG 13*, PXG 16*; HZDRUS Handcrafted 83 6.5 (flip between the two), Driving Iron: PXG 0311 4 iron bent 17.5*; ProForce VTS 100HX (finally found a driving that works), Irons: NIKE VR Pro CBs Raw 4 - PW: Aldila RIP Tour 115 s,these are similar length irons (4 iron 37.75, PW 36.25)7, Wedges: Titleist Vokey 50F, 54D, 58S: DG S300 (will sometimes add in the 58* on shorter courses), Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Design #5 35 inches: Super Stroke GP Tour, FWIW - This is from a little over 2 1/2 years ago, GolfWRX Insider: An exclusive look inside the bag of Fred Couples. Hes one of the all time greats. Whats with the weird Bridgestone golf ball ad thrown into the middle of the article? This confirms even more that Bridgestone is getting out of making clubs. Callaway Epic GBB Driver 9* Project X Even Flow Blue 65G 6.0 shaft Great feel and consistent dispersion make this a great option to elevate your game. Pingback: Fred Couples finally switches ironsafter 10 years GolfWRX, Those irons are J40s with different stampings lol. Standard lie with lofts at 2 degrees strong. Guys that confident with opening up with the pw? Greg, He's never said but most likely doesn't like people touching his clubs. Have a nice day. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CjyHDwBP94E/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=. This week at Bay Hill, we also spoke to Xander Schauffele about his sneaky putter switch, Patrick Cantlay about his major shaft experiments, Sam Burns about his unique driver switch, and Rory McIlroy about his recent driver change, which involves Tiger Woods. Grip: Golf Pride CP2 Wrap 58R Logo Down, NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA MARCH 08: Fred Couples his a shot from the 3rd hole during the final round of the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 8, 2020, in Newport Beach, California. Please PM with any questions and no trades!!!!! I love this guy. 120 million Dollar. Fred likes a little offset in his irons and his lofts have gotten a little stronger over the years. Driver: GolfWRX is on the ground in Orlando ahead of the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. Hes learned nothing Olympic legend launches scathing attack on Tiger Woods over tampon apology, Golf fans left bemused following bizarre Jim Nantz blunder, Best driver 2023: Expert club fitters recommend the best driver for your swing speed, An UP-CLOSE look at Tiger Woods famous Scotty Cameron putter, David Feherty ridiculed for Greg Norman comment during LIV broadcast, Tour pro says LIV would be done if Brooks Koepka returned to PGA Tour, TOUR REPORT: McIlroy switches drivers during Genesis Invitational (plus Tigers iron change). Many times. 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. You don't have to be pro to think that way. Callaway staffers will have fresh staff bags (and headcovers) for Masters week. 3-WOOD: Callaway FTI Squareway (15 degrees) Hes my hero, my old mans hero and my citys hero. Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom, 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) In actuality, Scott, who was making his first start since the U.S. Open, was working his way into the latest version of Titleists Pro V1x ball when inquired about the possibility of testing a longer driver shaft. sadclevelandsports I caddied in his group years ago in a practice round. Ping BeNi Anser 4 34.5" or Ping BeNi Scottsdale Anser. The 2022 SAS Championship final leaderboard is headed by winner Fred Couples, who earned the win on the 2022 PGA Tour Champions schedule at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, N.C. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. Hit the same iron with low spin and high spin balls. EmperorPenguin I played the (WM Phoenix Open) and noticed that my spin numbers on my driver were a little low. They will join a 78-player field competing in the first full-field event of the 2022 PGA Tour Champions season, Friday-Sunday, Feb. 18-20, for a share of a $1.6 million purse. Driver: Charles Kelley whats in the bag accurate as of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Check out ourfull report over on PGATOUR.com. I assume part of his sensitivity on this is due to not wearing a glove. I like your comment! Lol! Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi, Wedges: Cobra Trusty Rusty (50, 55), Tour Trusty (60) Can't seem to find any more recent Fred Couples WITB on here or elsewhere. My husband is the same way. Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a set ofWilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons. I needed to go and try something else. Thanks Mr. Wunder. Please do that. Actually felt like I drove it pretty good for the final three days at Riv, and its been pretty good in practice over the past week.. In Couples first event with the new golf clubs, he ended up finishing T5. Driver: Charles Kelley whats in the bag accurate as of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. Obviously, theres a competitive golf tournament being played this week, but as much as this week is about the players, its also about celebrating the legacy of Arnold Palmer. It is like he invented it (along with Howie Mandel). Hes always an interesting WITB. Couples isnt one to play around in that category and has tested (at home) different sets from time to time but hasnt ever found that true replacement for the Bridgestone Dual Pocket CB he has loved for 10 years. Photo courtesy of @fullyequippedgolf on IG. The now-61-year-old has been married twice. He, like very few others, will stick with a club for years. Started Thursday at 04:13 AM, By Shafts: Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW X. Fred is also testing Ping Glide 3.0 wedges 54-WS and 58 and 60-SS. 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 then. For me I feel like this one is a little more consistent with the misses. Thats how we landed on this. At 63 years old, he was able to produce something incredible. 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. OMG Lol. I really have only done some shaft changes this year. Enjoy! All rights reserved. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. Your email address will not be published. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. Whats in the bag? 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. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. You can post now and register later. Pingback: Morning 9: Sneds ahead in Houston | Why fans now? Its cool to see the love for the i210 because Ive had a lot of success with mine. *Ive heard him refer to this as his Ginty in conversations with his caddie. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) But like many athletes, his personal life hasnt been as successful as his golf career in some ways. Thats all were really looking for out here. Grab this whole set up today for $645 shipped via Fedex. He opened the 2023 season last week in hawaii. For the most part, he doesnt pay much attention to the makeup of his clubs, just how they look and what they do. Its the date I got married, which is a really important date to me, he told GOLF.com. Whats his specs? Anybody know what Fred had in the bag this past weekend? IRONS: Bridgestone J15 Dual Pocket Cavity (3-P) More photos from the event here. Fred Couples is a household name in golf, spending 30 years on the PGA Tour before joining the PGAs Champions Tour once he turned 50. Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila RIP Phenom 3-wood: Titleist 906F4 (13.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila NV 7-wood: Michael Hopper whats in the bag accurate as of the WM Phoenix Open. 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? 120 million Dollar. Couples seems to have an idyllic life. I know he still has the Callaway Ft-i Squareway in the bag! Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 75 X (45.25 inches, D3) He also tipped his Fujikura Ventus 7TX shaft a half inch for a bit more stability. More photos from the event here. My post from earlier in the thread was accurate as of his last tournament in 2022. Scotty Cameron 009 M Carbon. GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. GOLF.COM may earn a fee. As Ping Tour rep Brad Millard toldGOLF.com, Couples recently reached out to Ping in search of a driver upgrade. Dont forget an extra sleeve of balls for the 17th hole. Earlier this summer, I wrote an article about the makeup of Couples bag. Check out all of our photos from Bay Hill here. Grab this whole set up today for $645 shipped via Fedex. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Tuesday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, By The S is just a smaller head. Posted October 19, 2022. Ive dropped a few photos in below, but make sure to browse all of our photos from Bay Hill to see more custom Arnie-inspired merch. It even allows us to share another thing we all love buying and selling equipment. Two things that Fred and I have in common. Made me laugh when I read your excited about having that in common, haha! Ping might make you a custom set with your exact bounce spec. July 11, 2022 Richard Heathcote Fred has been making news lately. 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. The golf ball is interesting I think that many players could do well to look into what ball they play more. I experimented with some stuff in the off-season and then at the beginning of this year. cheers! Anyone struggling with their game should seriously consider Ping for everything. You can not find too many of these prototypes anywhere. Shaft: Aldila NV, 7-wood: Callaway Big Bertha By The story goes that Freddie was on the range at 2008 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at Silver Rock. Freddie Couples doesnt switch into new equipment very often. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. He said that he walked onto the 1st tee once and the starter shook his hand right after they had applied sunscreen. March 4, 2022 12:15 pm ET. A former World No.1, he won the Masters in 1992 and The Players Championship in 1984 and 1996. I don't wear a glove either so I could totally see that side of it. 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! Sometimes, players who love old gear can keep it current with a serious golf ball. Couples recognized that Father Time isnt on his side, and he needs a ball that will allow him to compete. I dont think a lot of us are chasing distance, were just trying to get it tighter. With the Steelfiber shaft, they are great sticks. 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. Doesn't want anyone getting sweat, oil, sun screen, etc on them. This season, through the first round at the 2023 Genesis Invitational, McIlroy was still using the older TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver. 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). July 11, 2022 Richard Heathcote Fred has been making news lately. He ultimately felt that he needed it, and Bill was happy to give it up. Learn how your comment data is processed. I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. So then I went to L.A. and I put my driver up a click in loft. And his Stealth+ w/Tensei Blue. Shafts alone are worth the price of admission. Thank god that lunatic is out of the house. Upload or insert images from URL. I may never abandon them. If so, you are obligated to be better than us all in everything. He ended his five-year-long dry run to secure a thundering win at the SAS Championship. Its always a guy with a name like Blake who wants to play but only by his rules. Never seen anything like it. Any information will be appreciated. Thats made a big difference in kind of just straightening out the ball flight, feeling like I dont have to guard against too big of a draw. One of my favorites! Guess I'm getting old. Heres this weeks Tour Report from the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. One of the main reasons I switched was just the downrange dispersion is tighter, Burns said Wednesday at Bay Hill. Clay Long Personal Edition SW 58* TTDyn Gold X100 8i shaft to not reference it is a discredit to the whole process. You can see in the instagram video that he still has the Bridgestone dual pocket irons with Steelfiber shafts (i95 stiff I think) same irons for many years now. It even allows us to share another thing we all love buying and selling equipment. 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My dads older than him and we dont trust him with the tv remote , never mind the nuclear launch codes. I sold those bridgestones this year on eBay for $300 more than I bought them for in 2014I guess they are good, I just hit them too much to the right. Perhaps most iconic was his Ping Anser putter. 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. Pasted as rich text. WebFred Couples is an American professional golfer who has a net worth of $120 million. I based what I play on feel more than anything but I think I should throw that out the window and do some testing and just look at spin numbers. I hit balls on Thursday night at Riv. Muirfield 20th irons 2-PW;/TT DGHL S-300, Clay Long Personal Edition SW 54* TTDyn Gold X100 8i shaft Irons are J38 style built in 2015 when they did the J15 release. He ended his five-year-long dry run to secure a thundering win at the SAS Championship. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. Its kind of a deeper face and it sets up really nice.. You can not find too many of these prototypes anywhere. Ive had mine for two years, Your email address will not be published. I love this guy. PGA Tour Champions released a good couple of minutes video of him testing a three wood last week. One of the main reasons I switched was just the downrange dispersion is tighter, Burns said Wednesday at Bay Hill. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) I played the (WM Phoenix Open) and noticed that my spin numbers on my driver were a little low. In recent years Fred has messed with a 2nd and 3rd hybrid when he gets to Augusta, but typically its just this one with a mark dead nuts in the middle. 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. Keep up the great work. 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.. Its a fact His first ended in a We will confirm if any or all go in play. Just outstanding equipment! Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 65 TX (45 1/4). Check out all of our photos from Bay Hill here. Added a comment in @3puttterritory s question. Some found it funny, but his SO loved the idea. Superstition or just doesn't like people touching his clubs? @ John Wunder does Freddie Pure his shafts? Yes we play golf. Obviously, theres a competitive golf tournament being played this week, but as much as this week is about the players, its also about celebrating the legacy of Arnold Palmer.