John Daly Signs With Vertical Groove!

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

This makes sense, doesn't it?  It just makes sense....

 

 

John Daly Signs with Vertical Groove Golf; Two-Time Major Champion to Use New Vertical Groove Driver on PGA TOUR & PGA TOUR Champions 

 

Boston, MA … January 10, 2017 â€¦ Two-Time Major Champion and the #1 driver on the PGA TOUR Champions, John Daly, has signed a multi-year deal with Vertical Groove Golf, LLC, and will now tee off with the Vertical Groove Driver when competing on the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions and other professional golf tournaments in 2017 and beyond.  

 

As part of his agreement with Vertical Groove Golf, Daly will serve as Global Ambassador for the Company, sporting the Vertical Groove Golf logo on his left shirt collar, while the logo will also be prominent on his golf bag.    

 

The Vertical Groove Driver, which conforms to the Rules of Golf, is the only golf club innovation to enter the market featuring vertical groove technology on the club face. The Vertical Groove Driver technology reduces side spin at impact, leading to 40% straighter ball flight on average, while also generating greater energy at impact, resulting in a stronger forward roll and increased driving distance.

 

“I've been hitting the ball further and straighter off the tee since putting the Vertical Groove Driver in my bag,” said Daly. “I'm hitting more fairways since switching to this driver and the sound of the club at impact is terrific.  I'm looking forward to strong success in 2017 utilizing Vertical Groove technology on tour.”

 

Daly, whose long and storied career includes Major victories in the 1991 PGA Championship and the 1995 Open Championship, among his 20 professional wins, is long regarded as one of the game's greatest drivers and was the leading driver on the PGA Tour Champions in his inaugural 2016 season.

 

“Having John Daly, a major champion and an acclaimed long driver, put our Vertical Groove Driver into play on the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, is strong validation that this club performs at the highest level,” said Jeff Barry, Chief Executive Officer, Vertical Groove Golf, LLC.  

 

Barry adds, “This is an exciting time for Vertical Groove Golf, and it's only fitting that John Daly leads our stable of endorsees. Thanks to our leadership team of Rubin Hanan and Josh Miller, who were instrumental in this signing, I anticipate more exciting news from Vertical Groove Golf in the coming weeks.”

 

The 450cc driver, which is available in both right and left handed models, is offered in 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degree lofts, and features a full range of Aldila premium grade, tour proven aftermarket NV2K series shafts as standard.  The available flexes include: 45 gram L (Ladies), 50 gram A (Senior), 55 gram R (Regular), 65 gram S (Stiff) and 65 gram X (Extra-stiff).   At a length of 45.75 inches, the Vertical Groove Driver provides an optimum launch angle while maximizing carry distance and ball speed for many players. It is equipped with Golf Pride Tour Velvet grips in standard, midsize and oversize models.  Alternative shaft options from Fujikura, Mitsubishi and Aldila will also be available. Suggested retail price of the Vertical Groove Driver is $399.99.

 

 

[Severtheties]

Haha I love it! Totally a JD move!

[PlaidJacket]

He always reminds me Barney Rubble. with a cigarette! lol

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

so glad to be on @vertgolf team! Driver is Simply AMAZING! #gripitandripit #stayverticalyall pic.twitter.com/qfqRAq6rjk

— John Daly (@PGA_JohnDaly) January 10, 2017

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

[Kenny B]

He will sign with anyone that offers money.  I wish him luck.  It would be a real story to see him win on tour again.

[cksurfdude]

Great theme song, tho....

 

Happened to catch part of a Father-Son tourney on GC .. JD was playing with John Jr and that (not so..) little guy can *really* play! He was making lots of spot-on tee shots and great up-and-downs and putts ... watch for him in the future......

[Joey East Coast]

I support anything JD puts his stamp on. Not buying it, but I support it.

[JudgeSmails]

Would make for a really interesting MGS test......If i remember right, they declined to submit one though

[ole gray]

Good for JD and I hope this works well for him.....   I wish we could snag a couple for testing here.

[Miboy62]

Good for him, hope it works out.

[MDGolfHacker]

Hope to see him in the winners circle with this club!

 

MDGolfHacker

[BigtazzGolf]

Great theme song, tho....

 

Happened to catch part of a Father-Son tourney on GC .. JD was playing with John Jr and that (not so..) little guy can *really* play! He was making lots of spot-on tee shots and great up-and-downs and putts ... watch for him in the future......

Watched it agree. Little John can play. Look for him in the future and maybe with dads guidance can avoid some pitfalls that big John didn't.

Also thought he banned the M1 in that event.

I'll play anything that can improve my game, big name or no name. I'll try them and decide.

I've got my opinion on this driver but if the chance to demo it happens I'll give it a whirl.

 

Tazz