Golfspy_CG2 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 CARLSBAD, Calif. (Mar. 10, 2024) - Scottie Scheffler won his second Arnold Palmer Invitational behind an impressive bogey free five-stroke victory with his Qi10 8.0° driver and new Spider Tour X putter. It’s his seventh PGA TOUR victory, all coming since 2022 and with TaylorMade drivers and irons. Scottie Scheffler Qi10 Driver After extensive testing at home prior to Bay Hill and during practice rounds, Scheffler put his Spider Tour X L-Neck putter in play for the first round. Entering Sunday T1, Scheffler dominated on the greens by leading the field in Strokes: Gained Putting for the final round behind going 17-for-17 on putts inside 15-feet. He backed that up with leading the field for the tournament in SG: Off the Tee with Qi10 8.0° driver. Scottie’s Spider Tour X Spec Hosel: L-Neck Length: 35.5’’ Sight Line: True Path with Full Line Loft: 3° Lie: 72° Insert: 80/20 Pure Roll Grip: Golf Pride Pistol In testing, True Path alignment with a full sight line freed Scottie up to not have to use an alignment aid on his golf ball. The technology behind Spider Tour X allowed him and his coach to rely on his natural talent without having to modify technique. Between True Path and high MOI stability of Spider Tour X, he felt free on off-center hits and noticed a considerable increase forgiveness in testing. Scottie Scheffler Spider Tour X The build from our TaylorMade tour reps paid dividends as Scottie posted three consecutive rounds of positive Strokes Gained Putting starting with the second round. Scottie’s last 10 results when gaining positive strokes putting include four wins, a T2, solo 3rd, T3 and T4 (not in a particular order). Scottie Scheffler's Winning WITB Qi10 8.0° driver Qi10 15.0° 3-wood P·7TW 5-PW Spider Tour X Scottie’s Qi10 Driver Spec: 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 STATS BEHIND THE WIN The stats behind Scheffler’s win show how impressive of a win this was for the World No. 1. For the final round: 1st in Strokes Gained: Total (+7.155) 1st in SG: Putting (+3.892) 1st in Scrambling (100% 6/6) T1 in Birdies Made (6) 2nd in Putts per GIR (1.5) 2nd in SG: Off the Tee (+1.981) 3rd in Total Putts (24) T7 Driving Accuracy (10/14) T10 Greens in Regulation (12/18) For the tournament: 1st in Strokes Gained: Total (+16.492) 1st in SG: Off the Tee (+5.046) 1st in Putts Per Green in Regulation (1.58) 1st in SG: Around the Green (+3.786) 2nd in Greens in Regulation (50/72) T2 in Birdies Made (20) 5th in Strokes Gained Putting (+4.347) T6 in Total Putts (27.00) ADDITIONAL NOTABLE STATS Scheffler was 17-for-17 on putts inside 15-feet in the final round. Since the 2022 Phoenix Open, Scottie Scheffler leads the PGA TOUR in wins, top-5s, top-10s, Greens in Regulation, SG: Approach and SG: Tee-to-Green. Scottie’s scoring average so far this year is 67.32, nearly a full stroke better than his scoring average of 68.26 in 2023 which was the second-best scoring average in PGA TOUR history. Scheffler has finished in the Top 10 22 of 29 starts in the last two years (76% of starts) and has finished in the Top 10 for 41% of his starts on the PGA TOUR. Scottie’s last 10 results when gaining positive strokes putting include four wins, a T2, solo 3rd, T3 and T4. On the 11th hole on Saturday, Scheffler was 6-back of the lead and finished 10-under in the last 24 holes to claim the victory. Splatt, PCS, Jim Shaw and 5 others 3 5 Quote G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Impressive win and I think if he can dial in the putting, it may be a big year for him. Michael.Sandoval33, William P, TJ Hall and 1 other 4 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Golf Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 The final round was unreal. Scottie just crushed the rest of the field. If he continues to putt like that… watch out. BNewton51, William P, TJ Hall and 1 other 4 Quote TSR 3 9.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff TSi 3 15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff Utility 2 Iron 18.0 - Nippon NS Pro 650GH Stiff / TS3 21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff 5 - 9 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023 Vokey SM9 46 F - 10 BV105 Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff Vokey Forged 56 M - 10 DG S200 MG3 60 - 12 - Nippon NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff Scotty Special Select - Squareback 2 - 35” / Super Stroke Slim 3.0 Z-Star Diamond Players 4 bag Official Tester - 2021 & Current MCC Plus 4 Sensor / Club Sensor User Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, Golfspy_CG2 said: CARLSBAD, Calif. (Mar. 10, 2024) - Scottie Scheffler won his second Arnold Palmer Invitational behind an impressive bogey free five-stroke victory with his Qi10 8.0° driver and new Spider Tour X putter. It’s his seventh PGA TOUR victory, all coming since 2022 and with TaylorMade drivers and irons. Scottie Scheffler Qi10 Driver After extensive testing at home prior to Bay Hill and during practice rounds, Scheffler put his Spider Tour X L-Neck putter in play for the first round. Entering Sunday T1, Scheffler dominated on the greens by leading the field in Strokes: Gained Putting for the final round behind going 17-for-17 on putts inside 15-feet. He backed that up with leading the field for the tournament in SG: Off the Tee with Qi10 8.0° driver. Scottie’s Spider Tour X Spec Hosel: L-Neck Length: 35.5’’ Sight Line: True Path with Full Line Loft: 3° Lie: 72° Insert: 80/20 Pure Roll Grip: Golf Pride Pistol In testing, True Path alignment with a full sight line freed Scottie up to not have to use an alignment aid on his golf ball. The technology behind Spider Tour X allowed him and his coach to rely on his natural talent without having to modify technique. Between True Path and high MOI stability of Spider Tour X, he felt free on off-center hits and noticed a considerable increase forgiveness in testing. Scottie Scheffler Spider Tour X The build from our TaylorMade tour reps paid dividends as Scottie posted three consecutive rounds of positive Strokes Gained Putting starting with the second round. Scottie’s last 10 results when gaining positive strokes putting include four wins, a T2, solo 3rd, T3 and T4 (not in a particular order). Scottie Scheffler's Winning WITB Qi10 8.0° driver Qi10 15.0° 3-wood P·7TW 5-PW Spider Tour X Scottie’s Qi10 Driver Spec: 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 STATS BEHIND THE WIN The stats behind Scheffler’s win show how impressive of a win this was for the World No. 1. For the final round: 1st in Strokes Gained: Total (+7.155) 1st in SG: Putting (+3.892) 1st in Scrambling (100% 6/6) T1 in Birdies Made (6) 2nd in Putts per GIR (1.5) 2nd in SG: Off the Tee (+1.981) 3rd in Total Putts (24) T7 Driving Accuracy (10/14) T10 Greens in Regulation (12/18) For the tournament: 1st in Strokes Gained: Total (+16.492) 1st in SG: Off the Tee (+5.046) 1st in Putts Per Green in Regulation (1.58) 1st in SG: Around the Green (+3.786) 2nd in Greens in Regulation (50/72) T2 in Birdies Made (20) 5th in Strokes Gained Putting (+4.347) T6 in Total Putts (27.00) ADDITIONAL NOTABLE STATS Scheffler was 17-for-17 on putts inside 15-feet in the final round. Since the 2022 Phoenix Open, Scottie Scheffler leads the PGA TOUR in wins, top-5s, top-10s, Greens in Regulation, SG: Approach and SG: Tee-to-Green. Scottie’s scoring average so far this year is 67.32, nearly a full stroke better than his scoring average of 68.26 in 2023 which was the second-best scoring average in PGA TOUR history. Scheffler has finished in the Top 10 22 of 29 starts in the last two years (76% of starts) and has finished in the Top 10 for 41% of his starts on the PGA TOUR. Scottie’s last 10 results when gaining positive strokes putting include four wins, a T2, solo 3rd, T3 and T4. On the 11th hole on Saturday, Scheffler was 6-back of the lead and finished 10-under in the last 24 holes to claim the victory. that was quite the performance, I chuckled every time I saw him rip one off the tee, his feet are flying all over the place and he never misses the middle of the club face, combined with extraordinary putting, a lethal combination, we don't get to see that very often, congratulations to Scotty for sure... William P, TJ Hall, BNewton51 and 1 other 4 Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Scottie is likely my favorite golfer right now, his ball striking is impressive and he just seems like a good guy. And I love that his wife appears to be his biggest fan…it’s awesome. At least 2 of his victories that I’ve watched the end of, his wife greets him with “I’m so proud of you”…great to see! BNewton51, Jim Shaw, jbern and 2 others 5 Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Stealth 3 wood Titleist U510 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheelieb Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I don’t know what it is about Scottie, but I just can’t root for that guy unless it’s in the Ryder Cup. William P and BNewton51 1 1 Quote Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max 9* with Tensei AV Blue 55 PXG 5 and 7 woods with Mitsubishi Diamana Shafts Mizuno Pro 225 5-GW with Dynamic Gold S300 shafts Taylormade Hi-Toe 54 and 58 degree wedges Ping Prime Tyne 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Great win for Scottie!! Solidifies he hold on #1. I like his chances for majors this year, and if his putting stays solid… watch out!! I’m thinking pros need a beard to win now. Jim Shaw, William P, Michael.Sandoval33 and 1 other 3 1 Quote “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbern Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 59 minutes ago, Jim Shaw said: that was quite the performance, I chuckled every time I saw him rip one off the tee, his feet are flying all over the place and he never misses the middle of the club face, combined with extraordinary putting, a lethal combination, we don't get to see that very often, congratulations to Scotty for sure... I love the low angles when they show just his feet, the club and the ball in slow motion during impact! Unreal what his feet are doing during the swing and that he hits the center of the face every time! I didn’t get to watch any coverage until late Sunday, but I’m happy for Scottie. He’s had a wild last two years! William P, TJ Hall, Jim Shaw and 2 others 5 Quote WITB (link to detailed post here): Driver: LTDx 9* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) Fairway metals: 3W TSR2 14.25* (ProjectX BlueSmoke Stiff) | 5W Gen4 0341XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75 S) Hybrid: 4H Gen4 0317XF (Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 75HY S) Irons: 659 CB 5-AW (Project X Rifle 6.0) Wedges: 286 54* & 58* (KBS Tour 120 S) Putter: AL-6 armlock | Unofficial review here Ball: pro drip: red & blue | Tour S Pushcart: 4.0 | '23 MGS Clicgear 4.0 Pushcart Tester | Link here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Beach Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) There must e something to that trail leg trick, it's sorta like a bowlers follow through. Slide on the lead foot, lower the ball and swing the trail foot behind you. I had to try it yesterday in the house, the wife said "what are you doing, you're going to fall and break something." LOL Edited March 11 by Sonny Beach Michael.Sandoval33, TJ Hall, Jim Shaw and 1 other 3 1 Quote Driver Ai Smoke Max 9* set at 8* 3 FW Ai Smoke HW Ai Smoke Hybrid G430 Irons Callaway Apex 21 Forged CB Putter Ping Answer 2 PLD Wedges Titleist Vokey SM9 56M and 60S Ball, Vice Pro-Plus Handicap 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 2 hours ago, Sonny Beach said: There must e something to that trail leg trick, it's sorta like a bowlers follow through. Slide on the lead foot, lower the ball and swing the trail foot behind you. I had to try it yesterday in the house, the wife said "what are you doing, you're going to fall and break something." LOL Greg Norman had that slide as well Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 (edited) 3 hours ago, Sonny Beach said: There must e something to that trail leg trick, it's sorta like a bowlers follow through. Slide on the lead foot, lower the ball and swing the trail foot behind you. I had to try it yesterday in the house, the wife said "what are you doing, you're going to fall and break something." LOL I am not claiming to be a good golfer, it my trail foot will do this if my foot loses grip. Edited March 11 by cnosil Jim Shaw and Sonny Beach 2 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 putting, putting, putting... Yikes, what a performance, not only were his putts going in but most of them were centre cut. On the long par 3's he "kept the hole in front of him" chipped and saved par twice that I remember. So many good takeaways and reminders for me going forward. Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 12 minutes ago, cnosil said: I am not claiming to be a good golfer, it my trail foot will do this if my foot loses grip. I was taught to "plant" my feet and use them as an "anchor" so my core could act like a spring.. boy things have changed... cnosil 1 Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Just now, Jim Shaw said: I was taught to "plant" my feet and use them as an "anchor" so my core could act like a spring.. boy things have changed... yep, your next research project is ground forces and how they are used to increase swing speed Jim Shaw 1 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: XCG7 Beta 15* w/Fujikura Fuel Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Hall Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I notice quite a few in tv that are up on their toes (Justin Thomas), Scottie is the only one that I’ve noticed that has that much action. Just goes to show that there is not one correct swing. I just envy his ball striking! Quote TaylorMade SIM 2 Max Driver TaylorMade Stealth 3 wood Titleist U510 Hybrid (3H) TaylorMade Tour Preferred CB Irons Vokey SM8 Wedges (52/56/60) Odyssey Ai-ONE 7S Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shaw Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 1 hour ago, cnosil said: yep, your next research project is ground forces and how they are used to increase swing speed Or not lol cnosil 1 Quote committed to performance excellence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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