Minnesota, United States: As the action heats up at Hazeltine, more players are trusting Titleist golf balls for their success than any other brand.
The opening-day of the 41st edition of the Ryder Cup Matches saw the hosts build a 5-3 lead over a formidable European team at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
The anticipation that has been building all season is reaching its peak with the United States team determined to end Europe’s streak of three straight victories.
The Europeans are every bit as committed in their bid to retain the Cup. Despite losing the opening-morning foursomes 4-0, the Europeans battled back brilliantly to win the afternoon fourballs 3-1.
While only one team can claim the Cup, more players are trusting a Titleist golf ball than any other golf ball at the Ryder Cup.
Following is a look at the gear that Titleist Brand Ambassadors Jordan Spieth, Rafa Cabrera Bello and Jimmy Walker along with Titleist golf ball loyalists Henrik Stenson, Rickie Fowler, Zach Johnson, Lee Westwood, Andy Sullivan, Chris Wood, Ryan Moore and Matthew Fitzpatrick are trusting at Hazeltine as they face-off for national pride and Tour bragging rights.
Jordan Spieth: Pro V1x golf ball, 915D2 (9.5°) driver, 915F (15°) fairway metal, 816H2 (21°) hybrid, 716 TMB (4) and 716 AP2 (5-9) irons, Vokey Design SM6 pitching (46°), gap (52°), sand (56°) and lob (60°) wedges, Scotty Cameron putter.
Rafa Cabrera Bello: Pro V1x golf ball, 913D3 (8.5°) driver, 915F (15°, 18°) fairway metals, 816H2 (21°) hybrid, 716 MB (3-PW) irons, Vokey Design SM6 sand (54°) and lob (60°) wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter.
Jimmy Walker: Pro V1x golf ball, 917D2 (8.5°) driver, 917F2 (15°, 18°) fairway metals, 716 MB (3-9) irons, Vokey Design SM6 pitching (48°), sand (54°) and lob (60°) wedges, Scotty Cameron putter.
Henrik Stenson: Pro V1 golf ball
Rickie Fowler: Pro V1 golf ball
Zach Johnson: Pro V1x golf ball
Lee Westwood: Pro V1x golf ball
Andy Sullivan: Pro V1x golf ball
Chris Wood: Pro V1x golf ball
Ryan Moore: Pro V1x golf ball
Matthew Fitzpatrick: Pro V1x golf ball
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