In the midst of an incredible two-month run that has seen 7 wins in 8 PGA TOUR events, Team TaylorMade is at the top of the golf world with both the #1 and #2 ranked golfers playing TaylorMade equipment. Jason Day and Dustin Johnson have taken the TOUR by storm and have firmly established themselves as the players to beat as we head to The Open Championship.
Jason Day (World #1) and Dustin Johnson (World #2)
First heating up back in March with back-to-back wins, Jason Day claimed the Arnold Palmer Invitational and the WGC – Dell Match Play before making a resounding statement as the #1 golfer in the world with his victory at THE PLAYERS. His win at TPC Sawgrass sparked a run of additional TaylorMade championships, culminating with DJ’s major redemption at Oakmont.
Here’s a look at the bag of the #1 golfer in the world:
M1 460 Driver, 10.5°, Mitsubishi Rayon Kuro Kage TiNi 70X (tip 1’’)
M1 Fairway, 15°, MRC Tensei 90x (tipped 1.5")
RSi2 3-Iron True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
RSi TP Irons 4-PW True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Tour Preferred EF Wedges 47° bent to 48° (Tour Grind); 52° bent to 54°, 60° (ATV Grind)
Tour Preferred #87 Golf Ball
Itsy Bitsy Ghost Spider Proto Putter
Known across the PGA TOUR as one of the most talented and athletically gifted players in the game, Dustin Johnson has remained resilient during his rise to the #2 golfer in the world and #1 in the FedExCup Standings. Overpowering even the most daunting courses on Tour, DJ found his groove at the 2016 U.S. Open, claiming his first career major at Oakmont. After a week off, Dustin followed up his major championship with a dramatic comeback victory at the WGC – Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone.
Here’s a look at the sticks of the #2 golfer in the world:
M1 Driver 10.5° Fujikura Speeder Evolution 2.0 Tour Spec 661X 45.75", D4 swingweight
M1 Fairway 17° Aldila RIP Alpha 90X
UDI (#2) Project X HZRDUS Black 105X
Tour Preferred MB ('14) 3-PW True Temper DG Tour Issue X100
Tour Preferred EF Satin Chrome Wedges (54°, 60°) KBS Tour 130X Black Nickel
Tour Preferred Glove
New Era 9Fifty Low Crown Cap
Tour Preferred X ('14) Golf Ball (#1: in aspiration of one-putting every hole)
The #1 and #2 players in the world are changing the way golfers attack the course and redefining the threshold of performance with their TaylorMade equipment - with their M1 driver and TP Ball doing most of the heavy lifting. Take a look below to see some of their staggering statistics from this season as they roll into the final 2 majors of 2016 in prime form.
Both Jason and Dustin use the Tour Preferred X ball.
Highlights from Jason Day’s 2016 campaign:
8 top-ten finishes in 13 events
3 victories: Arnold Palmer Invitational, WGC – Dell Match Play, THE PLAYERS Championship
Scoring Average: 69.488 (2nd)
Longest Drive: 397 yards at Hyundai TOC
Leads TOUR in Strokes Gained: Total and Strokes Gained: Putting
FedExCup Standing: 2nd
Official World Golf Ranking: 1st
Highlights from Dustin Johnson’s 2016 campaign:
10 top-ten finishes in 15 events
2 victories: U.S. Open Championship, WGC – Bridgestone Invitational
Leads the TOUR in Scoring Average: 69.155
Longest Drive: 397 yards at Hyundai TOC
Driving Average: 312.5 yards (2nd)
FedExCup Standing: 1st
Official World Golf Ranking: 2nd
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