More on that below. I needed to go and try something else. TM Tour Issue Rescue 11 TP Deep Face Ghost Proto 16* - Ventus Black HB 9TX, New Level NLU-01 21* - KBS Hybrid Proto 105X, 54* Miura HB - KBS 610 S+, 58* Miura - KBS Tour Black. 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. EmperorPenguin The S is just a smaller head. In a sport where basically every ball looks the same, McIlroys will surely stand out from the crowd at Augusta. For a Seattle-born gear junkie (me), pretty much anything the guy does is a big deal. Thats great! 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. Your previous content has been restored. The now-61-year-old has been married twice. Can anyone clarify which set is actually his right now? Required fields are marked *. The part of his bag that I believe has made the biggest impact on his stellar play over the past decade was the switch to the Bridgestone golf ball (currently the Tour B RXS). Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. The now-61-year-old has been married twice. I think if other people saw it they would probably see that it sits slightly open, but to my eye it sits square. Titleist TSR3- 9* - Tour AD IZ 6th hole, Couples second to the green. We will confirm if any or all go in play. 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. Im used to jerks because we are all kinda jerks. WebFred Couples 1st Round @ The 2022 Masters - YouTube 0:00 / 20:59 Fred Couples 1st Round @ The 2022 Masters Mike Granch 2.58K subscribers Subscribe 233K views 10 As Ping Tour rep Brad Millard toldGOLF.com, Couples recently reached out to Ping in search of a driver upgrade. Two things that Fred and I have in common. on his hands due to not wearing a grip. Any information will be appreciated. WebBorn on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, United States, Frederick Couples popularly known as Fred Couples is a professional American golfer. I hit balls on Thursday night at Riv. | Couples new irons GolfWRX. McIlroy posted a photo on his social media feed of a bevy of balls with a peach logo centrally located just below the TaylorMade stamp. Suzanne invited a small amount and I invited a small amount and we had a great celebration, Couples said of the ceremony. On the LIV Golf-PGA Tour divide, Fred Couples is siding with Tiger, with Jay Monahan, with Rory. I have to whip it out Michael Douglas reveals wild side bet when he golfs with wife Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter go after hypocrite Brandel Chamblee over response to new no-cut events, Rocco Mediate has a very interesting prediction for Tigers immediate future, Morning 9: Rahm leads | Rorys Tiger-inspired driver switch | Bay Hill photos, Golf world left fuming with latest show of poor etiquette at womens college event, Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (3/3/23): Wilson Staf Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons. Super Bowl LVII. Is Wunder your real last name? *Ive heard him refer to this as his Ginty in conversations with his caddie. Thats exciting. Hes also still using a Callaway FT-i Squareway fairway wood from 2008. If I was 40 years old, I would be using the ball Tiger is using, theres no doubt in my mind, Couples said in the Bridgestone video. He said that he walked onto the 1st tee once and the starter shook his hand right after they had applied sunscreen. I caddied in his group years ago in a practice round. Right now, all we have are photos of a Callaway prototype wedge with a bunch of lead tape covering any back stampings or logos. Tommy Fleetwood tested a custom Kia Ma-designed TaylorMade putter. He has never worn a glove, and like fellow Seattle legend Ken Griffey, Jr and his mitt, new hands mean potential grease, stretching, etc. So I went to try and find what the right nudge into stiffer was. Never would have thought he would play that ball over the Tour B series. Betti putter". Started Tuesday at 05:32 AM, By Shaft: Aldila NV, Irons: Cobra Amp Forged (4-PW) 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: How to watch, TV schedule, streaming, tee times, Meet the new GOLF Top 100 Teachers of America, 7 interesting gear finds inside Tommy Fleetwoods golf bag | Bag Spy, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. Fred Couples and his new wife, Suzanne, said I do, on 2-22-22. Boom boom is the man. Love this post. Whenever I see an article about Couples club make up I have to scratch my head and wonder why I drank the Kool-aide from the major mgfs that makes me want new clubs. Thats not arrogant its a commitment to only playing equipment that he loves. Pasted as rich text. Titleist T1005-9, DG Tour Issue X-100 I mean that is consistent. OMG Lol. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. Enjoy! More photos from the event here. 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? Start the Golf Season off right with InsideGOLF ($100 value - just $20). He also tipped his Fujikura Ventus 7TX shaft a half inch for a bit more stability. A week later the week of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship Couples paid a visit to Pings headquarters in Phoenix for a testing session to make sure his new i210s were dialed in before putting them in play. Fred Couples new iron setup. Your email address will not be published. Below is a collection of some of the photos from the experience, but theres also a 190-photo tour in our GolfWRX Forums for you to enjoy. Driver: Lynx Boom Boom9 Fairway wood: Ram Laser Irons: Lynx Parallax Wedges: Cleveland This week at Bay Hill, we got a fully immersive experience into the legacy of Arnold Palmer, which included a look at even more of his old personal golf clubs. What you see is a player committed to feel and trust more than anything. 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 I guess we should hit more nuggets and spend less time on this forum.. Pricing may vary. Ive done some testing when I worked for the JP golf media once and found that there are a bunch of tour pros that deliberately strike their wedges on the toe to increase spin and decrease ball speed, especially on partial distances. For the most part, he doesnt pay much attention to the makeup of his clubs, just how they look and what they do. I thought maybe going heavier in everything would help me hit it a little straighter. Well, thank god I have experts like you to track it all and make sure its called out. Below is a collection of some of the photos from the experience, but theres also a 190-photo tour in our GolfWRX Forums for you to enjoy. 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. Have a nice day, Blake. 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. God is capitalized. Fred Couples finally switches ironsafter 10 years GolfWRX, Wilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons, Sincerely, Arnold Palmer The Latrobe Legacy Campaign. WebBorn on October 3, 1959, in Seattle, Washington, United States, Frederick Couples popularly known as Fred Couples is a professional American golfer. Shafts: Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW X. Fred is also testing Ping Glide 3.0 wedges 54-WS and 58 and 60-SS. Didnt see the rest of the bag from the tv coverage. The Harrison rep at the time was testing shafts with Fred and one of the samples was connected to this square-headed Callaway. For clarity, the PW has dimple on the bottom edge of the face from a hidden pebble but does not affect play. The driver is a beast. Anybody know what Fred had in the bag this past weekend? 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. 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. One of my favorites! And, with that, we say goodbye to the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Whats in the bag? I would like that setup. I heard that Cantlay had been fiddling around with his shaft weights recently, and hes an equipment free agent now. With the help of the people who get clubs in his bag and the man himself, here is the what and the why of Fred Couples WITB. You cannot paste images directly. I use the roughest cord grips I can find though. 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. GolfWRX did have some WITB for a Champions Tour event,but Freddie was not one of them. Does anybody know what clubs Fred Couples used to win the SAS Championship?? Titleist TSR3 9.5 - Ventus Velocore Black 6X, Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond Strong Three - Ventus Velocore Blue TR 7X, Taylor Made UDI 2 - Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 100 6.5, Taylor Made P790 3 and 4 - KBS C-Taper 120S, Callaway MD5 Jaws 52.12 W and 58.12 X - DG S200 Wedge, Have Fun - Ready Golf - Repair Divots/Marks - FORE. I walked with him all 3 days when he played the seattle tourney in august. Driver looked like a Stealth Plus with Tensei CK Pro Blue. Fred is VERY particular about people touching his clubs. I have the 2015 version of those Bridgestone irons and Ive been waiting for something to come along and replace themmight go back to Mizuno. Doesn't want anyone getting sweat, oil, sun screen, etc on them. ( PGA Twitter) Suzanne wore a beautiful wedding gown, but the 62-year-old pro golfer was on a different level and was seen clad in golf attire on his special day. sadclevelandsports The original shaft was an Aldila RIP 105 TX, but Fred has since switched into the SteelFiber. July 11, 2022 Richard Heathcote Fred has been making news lately. When he played the PGA Tour and Joe was his caddied I was able to shoot the WITB. 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. Would you guys consider the Ping i210 irons a low handicap player set? During the session, Millard says they flattened the irons a touch and Couples liked the way the irons looked and felt. Partly to do with that. Added a comment in @3puttterritory s question. Watch. Its a lob wedge. If it works of course. 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. Taylormade M3 3w 17* Fujikura Atmos S shaft Fred Couples bag has been instrumental in his success as a golfer. Muirfield 20th irons 2-PW;/TT DGHL S-300, Clay Long Personal Edition SW 54* TTDyn Gold X100 8i shaft WebFred Couples is an American professional golfer who has a net worth of $120 million. He was launching it around 12-12.5 degrees with about 2300 rpm of spin, which is the ideal window for Couples, according to Millard. I wonder if it's still in his bag. Whats with the weird Bridgestone golf ball ad thrown into the middle of the article? I do have some issues about that. 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. Its 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. I would be shocked if we ever see a true WITB from him. GOLF.COM may earn a fee. Adam Scott switched to a 46-inch driver in Houston. IF IT WORKS KEEP IT. The S is just a smaller head. What GolfWRXers are saying about beginner iron club recommendations, What GolfWRXers are saying about the best fairway woods off the turf. The couple tied the knots on February 22, 2022. Theyre posted you dummy! Heres this weeks Tour Report from the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational. On further thought, Freddie finds clubs that work for his swing. I have been swinging the golf club just a little bit faster lately, and thats by design. If you get Freddy to change nine clubs in one sitting, you deserve a medal. 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 The Honda Classic - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Genesis Invitational - Discussion and Links to photos, 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open - Discussion and Links to Photos, 2023 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am - Discussion and Links to all photos, Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023 (*** NO LIV DISCUSSIONS/REFERENCES ***), 2023 HSBC Women's World Championship (Mar 02 - 05), OG Nike TW13 PING i59 irons Vessel Stand bag (trade), BGT Stability tour black with Scotty Cameron pistolini grip, Srixon ZX5 Iron Set Modus 120X; ZX 3 Wood KBS-70 Cat 4 X, My idiocy is your gain, Ventus TR Red 6x Driver $old. Had a stealth+ like someone else said, squareway 3 wood, stealth 4 or 5 wood and a stealth hybrid. Fred Couple switches irons but first let me tell you how amazing this golf ball is!. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) For me I feel like this one is a little more consistent with the misses. 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. Hit the same iron with low spin and high spin balls. The irons were the next frontier. Titleist U500 - 4 iron, DG Tour Issue X-100 The wear mark on that wedge is horrific. After the first round, however, he conducted some testing on the range at Riviera and he decided to switch into the new Stealth 2 Plus driver for round two. WebFred Couples @ The 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Classic - YouTube 0:00 / 20:32 Fred Couples @ The 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Classic Mike Granch 2.58K subscribers 254 If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Especially when its so hard to find new talks without any golf. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. 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. Something to note: Fred is nuts about his sticks but not in the way we are at WRX. Anyone struggling with their game should seriously consider Ping for everything. Photo courtesy of @ytowns_prodigal_son on Instagram, DRIVER: TaylorMade M3 440 9 @9.5 (upright setting) Shafts: True Temper Project X PXi. For the most part, he doesnt pay much attention to the makeup of his clubs, just how they look and what they do. Most of the time that club is in his hands the face is open, which moves the impact location towards the toe. I played the (WM Phoenix Open) and noticed that my spin numbers on my driver were a little low. Check out all of our photos of Burns driver here, or head over to PGATOUR.com for our full report. I experimented with some stuff in the off-season and then at the beginning of this year. 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. One WRX member mentioned on the tournament thread that one of his wedges was a TM ATV, Driver--- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha--- Speeder 565 R flex, 7W TM V-steel 21* Ust Pro Force Gold 65 R, Irons 4 thru 9 1980 Mac VIP Hogan Apex #2 shafts, PW-- 1962 Mac VFQ FC -4000 Pro Pel 2 shaft, Putter--- 1997 Rusty Scotty Santa Fe fluted Bulls Eye shaft, you can google "fred couples getty images" and update the filter to NEWEST, and see if you can do any more detective work (this is the method I usually do btw lol). *So how in Gods name did that 3-wood get into his bag and stay there for going on 12 years? All rights reserved. His first ended in a I know he still has the Callaway Ft-i Squareway in the bag! Hes always an interesting WITB. He currently plays on the PGA Tour and is a former world number 1 golfer. Most of the players I bagged for had no clue what they were hitting. 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? But like many athletes, his personal life hasnt been as successful as his golf career in some ways. Its a fact 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. !, To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link:Wilson Staff Recoil Staff Model 95 F4 Matte finish irons, This is the most impressive current listing from theGolfWRX BST,and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here:GolfWRX BST Rules. 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. I think the driver and irons were in there. He makes his living with them so I get it. Callaway staffers will have fresh staff bags (and headcovers) for Masters week. Thanks for reading. @ John Wunder does Freddie Pure his shafts? Pretty decent thread here on it with reference to another thread as well. For the most part, he doesnt pay much attention to the makeup of his clubs, just how they look and what they do. With the help of the people who get clubs in his bag and the man himself, here is the what and the why of Fred Couples WITB. It is like he invented it (along with Howie Mandel). In his long career, Fred Couples has won 64 tournaments. Can't seem to find any more recent Fred Couples WITB on here or elsewhere. One was a 47-inch G425 LST (8.3 degrees); the other was a 48-inch G425 LST (7.8 degrees). March 4, 2022 12:15 pm ET. Yep, I wouldve expected the same. Scores. Started 2 hours ago, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here, Bridgestones were back in the bag. PGA Tour Champions released a good couple of minutes video of him testing a three wood last week. 5 Testers Needed! 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.. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Titleist Vokey SM8 RAW - 46*, 52*, 56*, 60*, DG Tour Issue X-100 & S-400 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. *Freddie hates clubs to look open and prefers the driver to sit square and a bit upright. So then I went to L.A. and I put my driver up a click in loft. If shes your mom then yes I did. We will confirm if any or all go in play. 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. Fred Couples has earned his net worth through his many professional wins in the PGA tours and Champions tours, and sponsorship. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Well see you next week as the Florida Swing takes us to The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. 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. Shaft: AeroTech SteelFiber I95 X (40.5 inches) Driver: Cobra Amp Cell Pro (8.5 degrees) 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. It allowed Couples the ability to not tweak the overall DNA of his bag over the years, all while giving Fred the firepower and spin he needed off the driver and around the greens. Yep I saw that video on one of my feeds. Couples is proof that age is just a number. I love this guy. WebFred Couples is now married to his longtime girlfriend, Suzanne Hanneman. They have an elastomer insert behind the face for better feel and sound, and they have a progressive design through the set making the long irons a bit more forgiving.
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