Equipment
Toulon Golf unveils latest Small Batch putter – the Portrush
Toulon Golf has today announced its latest Small Batch putter — the Portrush.
Last year for Small Batch Scotland, Toulon imagined what their family shop would look like had it existed off the 18th green of the Old Course in the 1800s. For Portrush, Toulon thought immediately of the revelry following Shane Lowry’s 2019 Open win and wondered what it would be like to own one of the adjoining taverns.
A place where the locals and champion both feel comfortable – presenting Toulon & Sons Small Batch Portrush.

With their creativity focused on vintage putter makers from the area, Toulon envisioned a blade style putter that encourages flow.

The pintail design is a favorite of Toulon, and Portrush features a classic double shelf design. From behind you’ll see the graceful arc from heel to toe as it rises gracefully to the snubbed nose.

Looking towards the top line you’ll notice the gently raised higher toe design — a way for Toulon to move the center of gravity to the middle of the face. This allowed the company to improve the sound and feel, in design to provide Portrush with a satisfying milled click.
Milled once again from their 904L Stainless Steel, Toulon finished the face with a Fine Double Fly Cut and capped the final milling with a Deep Tuna overmill.

While looking from behind, you’ll also notice the nine dots on the inner side of the double shelf. These nine dots — one in gold, five in cabernet and three in blue pay tribute to the 153rd running of the Open Championship. They are also meant to resemble jewels, a nod to Royal Portrush.

Per Toulon, they obsessed on the creation of this new hosel. They began from the top line first, then moving up towards the shaft to blend all of the surfaces as they aimed to create the perfect offset and a seamless curve as the neck blends invisibly into the shaft.
Toulon then carefully engraved their crest on the sole — also proudly displaying the Toulon and Sons brand. The logo for the tavern features three seats at the bar, one for each of the Toulon sons.

The rest of the package includes the brand’s new Platinum Mist finish over their preferred 904L Stainless Steel. The accenting cabernet, blue and gold colors are designed to give Portrush a regal flair and the putter was then finished with a Toulon and Sons custom grip and a special Harris Tweed headcover made in collaboration with Seamus Golf.

Specs:
- Material: 904L Stainless Steel
- Finish: Platinum Mist
- Face Mill: Fine Double Fly Cut with Deep Tuna
- Shaft: Chrome Stepless Steel
- Grip: Custom Toulon and Sons Pistol
- Headcover: Seamus Toulon and Sons Harris Tweed
- Head Weight: 353g
- Toe Hang: 60°
- Loft: 3°
- Lie: 70°
Pricing and Availability
The Small Batch Portrush is available for purchase on a first come, first served basis on July 17th, via the company’s website — ToulonGolf.com.
A limited number of these rare examples are being offered worldwide at $1,800.
Equipment
Neal Shipley, AKA, the “Big Fridge’s,” custom stamping
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.
Equipment
From the GolfWRX Classifieds: L.A.B. Purple DF3 with Masters cover
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
Whats in the Bag
Maria Torres WITB 2026 (June)
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
