It’s no surprise that Chris Gotterup is still an equipment-free agent like he was when he last won at the Sony Open a whole month ago. And that his gear setup is identical. He lives and works in a world where everyone tinkers, and surely he will at some time as well, but for now, he’s playing with what’s helping him win, and no one can blame the guy. Today, he’s playing better golf than anyone else on the planet, and that includes Scottie Scheffler, whom Gotterup bested this weekend at the Waste Management in Scottsdale.
Gotterup’s early season stats on the PGA Tour:
- SG: Total > 2
- SG: Tee-to-Green > 3
- SG: Off-the-Tee > 2
- SG: Approach-to-Green > 21
- SG: Around-the-Green > 14
- Driving Distance > 5
- Club Head Speed > 9 (124.44 MPH – frickin’ on fire)
- Scoring Average > 6 (67.42…damn)
- Final Round Scoring Average > 6 (65.67)
- First Round Scoring Average > 1 (64.67)
The 26-year-old from Maryland can golf his ball.
Chris Gotterup’s Winning Equipment
Driver: PING G440 LST – Shop Now
Low-spin drivers are ideal for players with higher swing speeds. The G440 LST helps Gotterup produce a penetrating ball flight with predictable launch and reduced spin, which improves distance control and accuracy, particularly in windy conditions.
Fairway Woods: TaylorMade Qi35 (5 wood) / BRNR Mini Driver – Shop Now
This combination gives Gotterup versatility off the tee. The mini driver, in particular, provides an option for tighter holes where accuracy is at a premium. He can still smoke it 295+ yards and have the confidence he can keep hit fairways under pressure. Skilled players benefit from having multiple tee clubs they can rely on without sacrificing distance.
Irons: Bridgestone Tour B 220 MB
Muscle-back irons remain the preferred choice for elite ball-strikers because they offer unmatched feedback and workability. These irons allow Gotterup to control trajectory and spin, which is essential for attacking firm greens and tucked pins.
Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 5 – Shop Now
Precision-milled wedges deliver consistent spin and reliable turf interaction. For better players, this predictability allows greater creativity around the greens while maintaining confidence in distance control. Although we don’t like these wedges as much as we adore Titleist Vokey SM10s (SM11 just launched), these come in a close 2nd.
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour X – Shop Now
High-MOI mallet putters have become increasingly popular at the professional level due to their stability and forgiveness on slight mishits. The Spider Tour X helps Gotterup maintain consistent speed and direction, especially under pressure.
Ball: Bridgestone Tour B X Mindsetr – Shop Now
Bridgestone is never going to be the favorite ball of a manufacturer free agent, but there is no questioning that these balls perform. For years, they’ve been good enough for two players who go by first name only: Tiger and Bryson. Now, Bryson doesn’t play with a Bridgestone currently, but he lifted plenty of important/expensive trophies when he did.
Chris Gotterup’s WM Phoenix Open victory was the result of a complete performance built on control, discipline, and confidence. His equipment doesn’t make the game easier — it makes great swings more effective.
For better players, that combination of refined skill and properly fit equipment is what turns strong performances into wins.