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Scramble like a pro with PGA champ Xander Schauffele’s wedges
Xander Schauffele was third in the field in scrambling at Valhalla on his way to his first major title. These are the wedges he used.
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Xander Schauffele was third in the field in scrambling at Valhalla on his way to his first major title. These are the wedges he used.
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While much has been made of Xander Schauffele’s increased length off the tee in 2024, it would have been hard to imagine him winning the PGA Championship if he wasn’t focused on his wedge play as well.
After all, the longer you hit it, the more opportunities you have to hit shorter clubs, or wedges, into greens.
That was never more apparent than when Schauffele had to get up and down from the right of the green on the 71st to save par, and then again from left of the 72nd green for the decisive birdie.
Here are the wedges Schauffele used for his breakthrough major title: Callaway Jaws Raw Wedge (52), Titleist Vokey Design SM10 56-10 S-grind and Vokey WedgeWorks 60-06 K-grind.
Callaway Jaws Raw Custom Wedge
$179.99
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Titleist Vokey SM10 Raw Custom Wedge
$225
Anyone can manufacture a wedge, but it takes a master to turn a piece of high-performance technology into an instrument of creative control. Bob’s six tour-proven grinds are designed to offer maximum creativity, versatility and consistency, all meticulously developed through years of working with the best players in the world.
PROGRESSIVE CENTER OF GRAVITY
SM9 features a progressive center of gravity (CG) throughout the lofts, which optimizes ball flight, accuracy and forgiveness. Using tapered top lines and varied hosel lengths, the Vokey R&D team has raised the height of the CG in the higher lofts, which promotes a lower, more controlled flight.
The CG is also forward of the face, resulting in increased MOI, exceptional feel and a club face that simply wants to square up at impact.
SPIN MILLED GROOVES
SM9’s patented Spin Milled grooves are meticulously engineered through a new cutting process to maximize spin and durability. The process starts by cutting the face perfectly flat with a high-speed saw. Then every groove is individually cut based on loft and finish; low lofts (46°-54°) are designed with narrower, deeper grooves, while higher lofts (56°-62°) have wider, shallower grooves.
Micro-grooves are individually cut in between grooves, which maximize spin on partial shots. A proprietary heat treatment is applied to the impact area which doubles the durability of the groove without impacting feel, making it the most durable groove in golf. The process is only complete when every Vokey wedge is 100% inspected for utmost quality and performance.
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Titleist Vokey WedgeWorks SM10 Low Bounce K Custom Wedge
$225
Adding Vokey Design® SM10 Wedges to your bag opens a world of scoring opportunities. Between the crisp contact, optimal flighting, incredible spin – and those magical Bob Vokey grinds – they give you everything you need to grow your short game skill. From the simple to the sensational, SM10 are made to make great shots happen.
Improved Flighting & Feel
Get lower, more attacking flight in a wedge that feels amazingly solid at impact with SM10. A precise shift in the center of gravity gives you even more control and stability for greater confidence over every shot.
Ultimate Shot Versatility
Your swing is unique and requires the right tools. Finding your ideal mix of grinds will provide you with flawless contact and maximum versatility so you can be prepared for everything the course demands.
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As you can see, Schauffele carries a mixed bag consisting of a Callaway gap wedge and Titleist Vokey sand and lob wedges.
Not only did Schauffele rely on his short clubs to hit greens at Valhalla after some of his booming tee shots, but on the few occasions he missed the putting surface (only 12 times all week) he was also a savant at saving par.
Schauffele made just two bogeys and one double at the PGA, largely because he was third in the field in scrambling, getting the ball up and down 10 of 12 times. He also was tied for the field in sand saves, getting it up and down from the bunkers five out of five times.
Of course, none of the up-and-downs were as big as the two on 17 and 18 on Sunday. Both were from the fairway and both left him within six feet of the hole.
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