Equipment
Sergio Garcia splits with Callaway; using Ping and TaylorMade clubs in Abu Dhabi
Sergio Garcia has split with Callaway after two mixed years using the brand’s equipment.
The Spaniard signed with the company in 2018 after 15 years with TaylorMade. In a statement to Golf Digest, a Callaway spokesperson confirmed the split as well as commenting that they had parted on great terms.
“We can confirm Callaway did not renew its agreement with Sergio Garcia for the 2020 season. We parted on great terms and the option for Sergio to carry Callaway equipment in the future remains.”
Garcia has won twice on the European Tour since 2018, and once on the Asian Tour, but has struggled for consistency, missing six of his last eight cuts at major championships in this period.
Sergio Garcia Abu Dhabi WITB
Driver: Ping G410 (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 80TX
Fairway Wood: TaylorMade SIM (15 and 19 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 80TX
Irons: Ping Blueprint (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130x
Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (54 and 58-degrees)
Shafts: Nippon Pro Modus3 130x
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x ball
Garcia will also be using an Anser-style putter this week.
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.
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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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Jose Pinatas
Jan 17, 2020 at 7:06 am
Curious. I believe it’s an ouch for Callaway. Not one of their clubs carried over into his new set.
Richard Grime
Jan 16, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Think that it reflects well on Pings blueprint irons and their 410 Driver. Notice Colin Montgomorie uses this too!
jgpl001
Jan 16, 2020 at 6:27 am
Not there is a free slot any chance Callaway you will take me?
I promise not to thrash greens or swear at anybody
freestylebirdies
Jan 16, 2020 at 1:28 am
imagine being paid to NOT use a companies equipment
ActualFacts
Jan 16, 2020 at 12:31 am
Very good move on Callaway’s part. Long overdue but glad to see them cut the line nonetheless…
Curt
Jan 15, 2020 at 11:57 pm
Good move Callaway. The immature punk was not a good reflection on Callaway!
HDTVMAN
Jan 15, 2020 at 1:46 pm
Sorry Sergio, but it’s not the clubs! It’s the clubber!
James
Jan 15, 2020 at 12:59 pm
Matt Wallace for Sergio Garcia? Good trade.
jason
Jan 15, 2020 at 11:28 am
good for callaway, bad for submerge-io
19_Majors
Jan 15, 2020 at 9:15 am
Not surprised, with his inconsistent play and poor on-course behavior, Sergio is that last person most companies want to sign right now.
RTFA
Jan 15, 2020 at 11:33 am
Bro did you RTFA? They parted ways amicably, seems like it was more Sergio’s choice than anything.
isitour
Jan 15, 2020 at 12:32 pm
Seriously , what do you expect them to say? Like we dropped Sergio because he is a douche bag? Which is actually reason why they dropped him….lol
James
Jan 15, 2020 at 12:58 pm
You believe everything you read? That’s a good sheep.
DukeOfChinoHills
Jan 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm
I’ll translate Callaway’s statement since you cannot read between the lines: “We didn’t want Sergio back. Maybe he’ll play our clubs in 2035.”