Brooks Koepka to Debut New TaylorMade Putter at 2026 PGA Championship
Three-time PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka is set to debut a new putter at the 2026 PGA Championship held at Aronimink Golf Club. The equipment change follows an unfortunate incident where Koepka broke his previous putter during the final round of the Myrtle Beach Classic, where he finished T11. Struggling with consistency on the greens and ranking 149th in Strokes Gained: Putting this season, Koepka sought a solution to complement his strong tee and approach game. On Monday, he tested various models from TaylorMade and Scotty Cameron, including a custom Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R prototype. Ultimately, Koepka selected the TaylorMade Spider Tour V with a plumber's neck, spending over 30 minutes successfully practicing with it. This mallet features a sleeker design than his previous Spider Tour X, aiming to stabilize his stroke and reduce face rotation. While the decision was made just before the major championship, it remains to be seen if this choice will remain permanent throughout the tournament week. The move highlights Koepka's ongoing effort to resolve putting issues that have hindered his performance since his return to the PGA Tour in January 2026.
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Brooks Koepka to Debut New TaylorMade Putter at 2026 PGA Championship
Three-time PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka is set to debut a new putter at the 2026 PGA Championship held at Aronimink Golf Club. The equipment change follows an unfortunate incident where Koepka broke his previous putter during the final round of the Myrtle Beach Classic, where he finished T11. Struggling with consistency on the greens and ranking 149th in Strokes Gained: Putting this season, Koepka sought a solution to complement his strong tee and approach game. On Monday, he tested various models from TaylorMade and Scotty Cameron, including a custom Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5R prototype. Ultimately, Koepka selected the TaylorMade Spider Tour V with a plumber's neck, spending over 30 minutes successfully practicing with it. This mallet features a sleeker design than his previous Spider Tour X, aiming to stabilize his stroke and reduce face rotation. While the decision was made just before the major championship, it remains to be seen if this choice will remain permanent throughout the tournament week. The move highlights Koepka's ongoing effort to resolve putting issues that have hindered his performance since his return to the PGA Tour in January 2026.
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