• First repeat champion in the 50-year history of THE PLAYERS
• Ties largest final round comeback to win in PLAYERS history (5 shots)
• Ties lowest final round (64) by a PLAYERS Champion
• Best score to par (-20) by a defending PLAYERS Champion by 10 shots
• First player to win THE PLAYERS the week after winning another PGA TOUR event since 2001 (Tiger Woods)
• First player to successfully defend any other PGA TOUR title the week after winning a tournament since 2007 (Tiger Woods)
• His bogey free last 31 holes is the longest streak to end a PLAYERS Championship victory
• Eighth PGA TOUR win in last three seasons is three more than any other player in that span

It was another clinic of golf put on by Scottie, who as the stats above told us, is truly creeping into Tiger territory in terms of statistical and win dominance.

Scheffler finished the week ranked 1st in Strokes Gained: Total (17.126), 1st in SG: Off the Tee (6.429), and T1 in Driving Accuracy hitting 80.36% of fairways. He was also Top 10 in Greens in Regulation (T3), SG: Around the Green (6th), SG: Approach the Green (7th), Scrambling (8th) and Sand Saves (T10).

In the final round, Scheffler finished T1 in SG: Total (7.096), T1 in Driving Accuracy (12-14), T1 in Scrambling (4-4), 2nd in SG: Off the Tee (2.576), 5th in SG: Approach to Green (2.985), T5 Putts per GIR (1.50), T7 Total Putts (25) and T7 Greens in Regulation (14-18).

• Qi10 8.0° driver (Ventus Black 7X)
• Qi10 15.0° 3-wood (Ventus Black 8X)
• P·7TW 5-PW (Dynamic Gold X100)
• Spider Tour X (L-Neck Hosel)

Despite being just one day removed from winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Scottie went back to work right away at TPC Sawgrass ahead of THE PLAYERS to reset both mentally and physically. Scheffler worked hard in practice rounds this week at TPC Sawgrass with TaylorMade Tour Rep Adrian Rietveld to reset after the thrilling win at Bay Hill and fully dial in yardages and ball speeds.

He practiced producing shots off the tee with various trajectories ranging from an apex of 118-feet all the way down to 67-feet. Scheffler’s Qi10 8.0° driver is set up to give him full confidence to hit his patented fade off the tee and eliminate the left side of the golf course.

His three different on course shots with driver are based on hole set up and wind direction with featured numbers of:

HIGH TEE SHOT

• Apex: 118-feet
• Launch Angle: 11.5°
• Ball Speed: 177.1 MPH
• Spin Rate: 2373 RPM
• Carry: 305-yards

STOCK TEE SHOT

• Apex: 92-feet
• Launch Angle: 9.1°
• Ball Speed: 175.5 MPH
• Spin Rate: 2342 RPM
• Carry: 295-yards

LOW TEE SHOT

• Apex: 67-feet
• Launch Angle: 6.0°
• Ball Speed: 176.6 MPH
• Spin Rate: 2512
• Carry: 283-yards

That work paid off to perfection in the final round as Scottie found the fairway on each of his last eight tee shots, including driving the green on 12:

• Head: Qi10 8.0°
• Measured Loft: 8.25°
• Loft Sleeve: Upright (1.5° Sleeve)
• Shaft: Ventus Black 7X
• Length: 45’’
• Grip: Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58 Rib
• Tapes: 6
• Swingweight: D4

Scheffler now has played his Spider Tour X in a total of two starts and has won both. In a press conference earlier in the week, Scheffler said that in the past he had struggled with lining up the ball in the middle of the face and the Spider Tour X has made his alignment simpler. His Spider Tour X features True Path alignment and a full sight line.

BASINGSTOKE, Hants. (Jan. 19, 2023) – TaylorMade Golf is proud to unveil its 2023 Spider lineup, featuring the all-new Spider GTX and Spider GT Max putters. Spider GTX combines the best features of our iconic Spider Tour and Spider X models while bringing a full array of colour options. While Spider GT Max introduces a new level of adjustability and performance to the storied franchise.

With Spider GTX, from classic shades like white, silver and black to bold hues like red, ice blue and pink, there is a colour option to suit every player’s style and preference.

Key features of Spider GTX include proven technologies such as True Path Alignment, which allows for easy and precise alignment to the target, and PureRoll² for a consistent end-over-end roll. It includes a deep centre of gravity created by a heavy 154g stability bar at the rear of the putter – which equates to 45% of the putter’s total weight.

Spider GTX is designed to encourage a stable putting motion while helping the putter face resist twisting at impact. Due to the heavy concentration of mass at the rear of the club, Spider GTX ranks among the most forgiving Spider putters of all time with MOI above 5300. It features a distinctive wing structure, an aesthetic hallmark of the Spider family. Fluid lines and sharp angles blend seamlessly to create a visually striking frame that perfectly cradles the golf ball at address.

“Spider GTX builds on the performance and shape of two of TaylorMade’s most acclaimed putter designs: Spider Tour and Spider X. We focused on stability and consistency while offering more colour options to appeal to a wide range of players at every level of the game.”

Bill Price, Senior Director of Product Creation, Putters & Wedges

This quick read breaks down the 9 things you need to know about the all-new Stealth 2 drivers, with a few mentions of the entire Stealth 2 family. We touch on design changes, performance benefits, personalization and more.

1. THE RING RETURNS

TaylorMade’s patented ring construction first debuted in SIM2 – it’s back again, but with a twist. The OG was made from lightweight aluminum. With Stealth 2, we crafted the ring from a carbon composite material to make it even lighter. The benefit? Greater weight savings, so we can strategically reposition more mass to enhance forgiveness in this 2^nd gen Stealth driver. Enjoy!

2. MORE CARBON THAN EVER BEFORE

There’s a lot of carbon in these drivers. I mean, A LOT. In fact, Stealth 2 has approximately 97% more carbon than the original Stealth by volume, while Stealth 2 Plus has 75% more. The reason for the difference? The amount of steel needed to construct the sliding weight track in the Plus model.

This we know for sure: Carbon gives us a lot of benefits. First off, it’s lighter. We’ll continue to beat this drum because its rhythm is true. The lightweight material lets us remove mass from unwanted areas and reposition it to give you (the golfer) better performance – mainly enhanced forgiveness.

3. NEW YEAR, NEW FACE

We’ve even made the face lighter. This new 60X Carbon Twist Face weighs 2g less than the original, which in theory adds to the speed-producing intent of a Carbonwood. From a top-level, the physics works like this: Because carbon is lighter (and less dense) than steel or titanium, golf balls encounter less resistance at impact and retain more energy for faster ball speeds. By making the carbon face even lighter, we’re adding to the performance gains by design.

4. CHANGING A CARBON FACE AIN’T EASY

You may think changing a carbon face is easier than altering steel or titanium. All you have to do is change the formula, and poof a machine spits it out. Right? If only it was that simple. In fact, it is much easier to make a metal face thinner or change its shape versus carbon. With carbon, you must go through a labyrinth of CAD designs, prototypes and testing rigors to make sure the design is exactly right. But hey, golfer, you’re worth it.

5. A FRESH COAT

This year we’ve altered the look of Stealth 2 to have a premium high-gloss crown. This delivers a luxury aesthetic and helps create additional contrast with the red face. For those who still prefer the matte satin crown, the option is available through MyStealth 2.

6. A TON OF OPTIONS TO PERSONALIZE

Speaking of MyStealth 2, there’s no shortage of personalization options this year. Nine different face colors, five different ring colors, two crown options, two weight color options, two top line options and two alignment options. So, have at it. Personalize until your heart is content.

7. FARGIVENESS IS FOR REAL

We get it; we have a history of this sort of thing. 17 More Yards, RocketBallz-ier, Loft Up. There’s more, but I’ll stop there. However, we also have a history of backing up the claims with on-course performance. Expect the same with Fargiveness. Stealth 2 Plus has the highest MOI of any movable weight driver we’ve ever created – with a total MOI that stretches north of 7,400. To golfers, MOI translates to forgiveness. We already knew this face was fast – so, ball goes far. Now, we’ve made it even more forgiving. Far + Forgiving = Fargiveness.

8. THE FAIRWAY IS A MONSTER

The words “game changing” get thrown around a lot. As a copywriter, I admit guilt in this regard. However, the Stealth 2 Plus Fairway is a true game changer. From Tour pros to media and every golfer in between, the people we’ve shared this with have been enamored with its capabilities. By sliding that heavy 50g sole weight to one of three positions, you’ll notice dramatically different performance, ball flight and feel. This is one you’ll have to try.

9. DON’T SLEEP ON HD MODELS

HD (or high draw) designs aren’t just for high handicappers. While the designs do include the highest MOI models within each category (we now have HD available in driver, fairway, Rescue and irons), they boast some intriguing performance benefits that could interest skilled golfers who know what to look for. Don’t shy away from testing the HD models at your fitting session or demo day.