There is an old saying in golf: “it’s the Indian, not the arrow.”
Golf fans across the country who buy the latest and greatest equipment the pros play should know one thing, they can’t buy their way to a better golf game.
Every year, companies are saying how their clubs will add 10-15 yards to your drive and make you hit it longer and straighter. If that’s the case, I should be hitting it 600 yards by now.
Yes, equipment has evolved over the years but the golf industry is at a point now where it really is about the player and what they can do on the course. The new clubs that come out are cool and fun to play with, but there is nothing wrong with playing some of the older stuff. There are a number of players on the professional tours who still play what they like because they are not under full club contracts — they find what works and game it.
Professional golfer Phil Mickelson was seen on the course during the opening round of the Scottish Open playing a fairway wood from 2013. A number of players at the U.S. Senior Open at the Broadmoor were playing older equipment, as well. This was the case for fan favorite Fred Couples who was seen with a TaylorMade driver from 2013. Henrik Stenson, who won The Open Championship in 2016, has been known for playing his old Callaway 3-wood that debuted in 2008. Masters Champion Patrick Reed had a mixed bag of clubs this year. You can check out his full bag at .
My advice would be to enjoy the game and don’t worry about how new or what brand of arrows you have in your quiver. Get out and play the great game of golf with friends and have some fun.
Love that Fred Couples is still playing his old TaylorMade SLDR driver
— Jeff Bailey (@beetbailey)
— Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post
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