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Rickie Fowler explains his record-breaking putter change at the 2023 U.S. Open
Rickie Fowler shot a record-breaking 8-under 62 on Thursday at the 2023 U.S. Open after making a few minor tweaks to his putting technique and putter build. Prior to Fowler’s round at Los Angeles Country Club, no one in history had shot a 62 at a U.S. Open – although, Xander Schauffele came in with a matching 8-under 62 to tie him atop the all-time list.
Check out GolfWRX.com’s Instagram interview with Fowler after the round for his full explanation of the putter switch-up:
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As a refresher, Fowler changed into a replica of his caddie’s putter at the beginning of 2023. It’s an Odyssey Versa Jailbird, equipped with a SuperStroke Tour 3.0 17-inch grip, and a healthy slathering of lead tape on the sole. It’s been an absolute game-changer for Fowler in 2023, who had been struggling for years previously to find a permanent putter.
In addition to speaking with Fowler, GolfWRX.com also took in-hand photos of Fowler’s new U.S. Open putter setup.
See more photos of Fowler’s record-breaking WITB in our GolfWRX Forums here
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
Driver: Ping G440 LST (9 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 5-M4
3-wood: Ping G440 Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
5-wood: Ping G440 Max (19 degrees @18)
Shaft: Accra TourZ Green 6-M4
Hybrid: Ping G440 (23 degrees)
Shaft: Oban Isawa Red Hybrid Shaft 04 Flex 70 Gms
Irons: Srixon ZXi7 (5-P)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i80
Wedges: Cleveland RTZ (50-MID, 54-FULL, 58-MID)
Shafts: Aerotech SteelFiber Private Reserve i105
Putter: L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i
Shaft: ACCRA Putter Shaft
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
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Stroke Super
Jun 16, 2023 at 10:35 am
Big Grip Rick!
Tom
Jun 16, 2023 at 7:56 am
I’m a fan of Rickie and happy to see him playing well but wow, my eyes do not enjoy looking at that putter. Too much black and white contrast, looks like a zebra. But hey whatever works for you. All that matters is sinking putts. Hope Rickie keeps it going
Ryan
Jun 16, 2023 at 1:25 am
Putter length?
Miles
Jun 16, 2023 at 1:01 pm
Does the shaft have to be extended for these long grips?
FRL
Jun 15, 2023 at 10:53 pm
Will be shaving 1/8″ off mine this evening, thanks for this great #content!
Craig
Jun 16, 2023 at 9:33 am
That will hurt.
Rickie
Jun 17, 2023 at 10:09 am
hahahahahaha
Chris
Jun 15, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Great playing Rickie! One of the easiest guys to root for.