Her elder brother's name is Andrew. Merritt was born on 25 October 1985. Alternative golf news parody satire views fun humour equipment betting tips on Tour. pic.twitter.com/rJkRLtQGIv, More golf? Thats kind of been the key the last month and a half, just a tight short game and good, solid putting.. 6:18 pm ET, at Troy Merritt is an American professional golfer. The Boise, Idaho, resident dismissed the idea that he lost focus after his one-hop hole-in-one. He failed each time. Pasted as rich text. Here are your options. BGT ZNE 115G shaft w/ BB&F ferrule, VOKEY WW 58 low bounce "K" grind BGT ZNE 130G shaft w/ BB&F 2" ferrule, JAMES PATRICK 60 (bent to 62) Mid Bounce BGT ZNE 130G shaft w/ BB&F, SCOTTY CAMERON T11 BGT POLAR SHAFT SAND BLASTED TO MATCH HEAD FLATSO 1.0. Birides were a lot more plentiful in Kentucky than Carnoustie. 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Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes, #No apologies, just Play Your Best Aforementioned, Courtney Merrit is in the limelight only due to her husband, Troy Merrit. The last player to submit a clean card in all four rounds and win was J.T. July 03, 2021 Share story . 5:59 pm ET. His ace on the 218-yard par-3 11th hole at Detroit Golf Club gave him a brief three-shot lead in the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Osage, Iowa native Troy Merritt was born on 25th October 1965. I just hit a poor shot. #Powertotheplayers. Troy Merritt on the emotional highs and unhealthy lows of his . Troy Merritt - Official 2022 U.S. Open Player Profile. 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 . Though a public figure, The Merritt's has maintained a low-key personal life. The thing that stood out the most to me throughout the day with Davis is how confident he was over every shot. Iron 101T, Iron 301 CB, and Iron 301 MB! You can post now and register later. Troy proposed to Courtney on Table Rock, a hiking trail located in Boise, Idaho. He got it, and he did the exact opposite. Hence her profession and source of income is yet to discover. Privacy Policy 2022 United States Golf Association. Titleist Response to USGA / R&A Distance Insights. holes. Its just basically seeing the ball go in the hole, Merritt said. Upload or insert images from URL. Coming to 2021, the couple has made a beautiful family of four: has two adorable sons together Dodge and Scout. Your email address will not be published. More golf.To playoff hole 4 we go. Grade: A, Bryson DeChambeau (MC): The big fella missed the cut on Friday and would not talk to the media after either the first or second round, ostensibly because he did not want to address his current status with now-former caddie, Tim Tucker. You cannot paste images directly. 14, I was convinced we were going another eight holes this weekend. A win I was really really happy to see. Joaquin Niemann bogeys the first playoff hole. The Merrit family has a lavish lifestyle. 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic leaderboard, grades: Cam Davis wins, outlasts Troy Merritt on fifth playoff hole Davis picked up his first career PGA Tour win at Detroit Golf Club By CBS Sports. That allowed Niemann to catch up and hold a share of the lead for the second day in a row. Davis' look of disbelief over his first Tour win matched ours over a playoff finally ending. Lots of talk about him around here! Masters: Wanna play Augusta National? Hence her profession and source of income is yet to discover. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. Courtney Merritt is married to Tray Merritt for a long-time now. 7:44 pm ET, at Further, Troy finished his collegiate career at Winona State University. Earned his fourth U.S. Open start by going through the Springfield (Ohio) Country Club final qualifier for a second consecutive year. LIXIL/ S<LasissaS>S6() In the third round of the 2020 Barracuda Championship, Troy Merritt takes the solo lead at +33 points heading into Sunday.SUBSCRIBE to PGA TOUR now: http://p. 6:04 pm ET, at MyGolfSpy Forum Virtual Golf Tournaments, Forum Featured:Community Map & Course Reviews, By 18 on the first playoff hole. Merritt, though, missed the fairway to the right on the 493-yard, par-4 12th. There is no better time for the 35-year-old to test his game against one of golfs most difficult tests. News & Opinion Merritt leads Barracuda, McNealy. Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Go to CBS for the action! They had to go crazy low in this one. SCROLL DOWN!! Your link has been automatically embedded. Matt Chivers Sun, 4 Jul 2021 Troy Merritt made his first career. Merritt's Salary and Net worth He has earned more money from his Golf career. Latest on Troy Merritt including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. Place of Birth: Osage, Iowa United States. Troy Merritt is currently ranked 129th in the world as of 28 June world rankings. July 3, 2021 7:31 pm ET DETROIT - The fireworks on 4th of July weekend began a day early for Troy Merritt. 6:28 pm ET, at This is Cam Davis' first PGA Tour event win. to par. Merritt, 35, nearly had his first ace six holes earlier when his tee shot into the par-3 fifth hole stopped eight inches short of the hole. Troy Merritt lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Were going to ride it while we can.. Troy Merritt took the win with an impressive 23 under par. I'm not going to say that my adrenaline was pumping or that I was feeling anything, you know, off about my driver swing on 12. Troy Merritt contract and salary cap details, contract breakdowns, dead money, and news. Davis absolutely blisters his drive and could make a run at 3 here. And then there were two. Troy Merritt - WITB - 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open The Modern Classics: Testing Ping's G400 LST from 2017 NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Troy Merritt reacts with his caddie Wayne Birch to a hole-in-one on the 11th green during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. R. Gerard -10 $412K. When you see that ball go into the hole, the hole seems to get bigger. Not good. THIS close to ending it @CamDavisGolf and @TroyMerritt_PGA head to their third playoff hole (16) @RocketClassic. Equally important was an approach from 121 yards that settled inside 10 feet on the par-4 15th hole that led to one final birdie that proved to be the difference. Equipment counts courtesy of Sports MarketingSurveys & Darrell Survey. Playing with confidence is important. Looks way too clean. Golf Wisely WITB for 2021 Published by Derek Wise on January 21, 2021 Welcome to the Golf Wisely 2021 WITB blog post! You cannot paste images directly. pic.twitter.com/tliO7IVxBY. His game is traveling to different types of courses, and the results have been as consistent as ever. 5 Testers Needed! Niemann, by the way, has yet to make a bogey in the tournament, which probably means hell make one on the first hole on Sunday. Please agree to the Terms and Conditions. Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff 7:01 pm ET, at He just played in our Spring Opener this weekend That putter is legendary!! Your link has been automatically embedded. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Ace puts Troy Merritt on track in Detroit for first win in three years. After Niemann's exit, Davis and Merritt went to the par-3 15th hole. Davis was seemingly fortunate to even be in the playoff, as he made eagle at the 71st hole in regulation when he holed out from a greenside bunker. He played four PGA Tour events in May and finished in the top 10 in three of them, a feat likely not matched by any other player on tour. [But] I think the wedge and the putt on 15 is what won the tournament.. Your previous content has been restored. Advertise with us Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Golfspy_CG2 Here's what you missed from Round 1 of the Northern Trust 4 years ago . 6:39 pm ET, at "I just attribute it back to basketball, you know, as a shooter, when you go through slumps, shooters shoot," said Merritt. A handful of updates since the beginning of 2020 and last year's WITB post. pic.twitter.com/6TGZfgbuP1, He's done it again! See all News about Troy. The golfers who lead the PGA Tour in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee so far in 2023, along with the drivers and shafts they are using. section: | slug: 2021-rocket-mortgage-classic-leaderboard-grades-cam-davis-wins-outlasts-troy-merritt-on-fifth-playoff-hole | sport: golf | route: live_blog_single | He was putting above field average after a year in which he's really struggled at times with his flat stick. Clear editor. Merritt will tee it up in Round 1 of the major championship riding the best stretch of golf in his professional career. "It's been pretty hectic ever since the 17th hole," he told CBS Sports' Amanda Balionis. 6:05 pm ET, at 6:43 pm ET, at NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! Latest on Troy Merritt including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN . Then, he was long on a chip and 14-foot putt, giving him a bogey and cutting his lead to a stroke. To stay alive @TroyMerrit_PGA buries it. Merritts irons are a model he recently put into play, Wilsons new FG Tour V6 Raw (with KBS C-Taper 125 steel shafts), clubs with a raw finish that will rust over time. pic.twitter.com/mYUIpyhxA5. You get that rare birdie, youve got to hold onto it for dear life, and youve got to make sure that you keep double bogey in the bag.. pic.twitter.com/ZBeSjVl4fX, I blame @RickRunGood for yet another extended playoff on Tour this week (@MooseOnAir, @KylePorterCBS, @FirstCutPod) pic.twitter.com/6JR91DAt13, https://t.co/BHx4y34nEB pic.twitter.com/HcFRnZY05t, Again, Cam Davis is SO CLOSE to winning his first PGA Tour event.We are headed to the third playoff hole at 16. pic.twitter.com/UoVgPIh0R4. You keep hitting the putts. MORE: Rickie Fowler trending in the right direction. Troy Merritt Bio : PGA TOUR Media Guide Finau currently has 11 Ping clubs in the bag, featuring the G425 driver, G400 Stretch fairway wood, Blueprint blades and a couple of Glide Forged gap wedges . playoff hole. Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X GraphiteBlue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff 6:36 pm ET, at Troy Merritt made his first career hole-in-one at Detroit Golf Club to hold the 54-hole lead with Joaquin Niemann. More photos from the event here. After high school graduation, Tray Merritt joined Bronco State University in Boise, Idaho where she was a gymnast. He also was first in strokes gained/approach the green, picking up more than 10 shots on the field over the four rounds in that stat, including 3.573 strokes in the final round. Do you already play with Titleist clubs? They head to No. When thats not firing, it makes things a lot more stressful.. Its just a grind, Merritt said of the 36-hole qualifying day. Niemann had not made a bogey for 72 holes. Troy Merritt. Season. Niemann, the second-round co-leader, had a 68, and the two were tied at 14-under 202 while nine other players are within two strokes. Courtney Merritt is a sensational golf wag who is married to 2X PGA Tour winner Troy Merritt. Merritt pours in the 5-footer to tie the third playoff hole. The worst part for Niemann is that he had not made a bogey over the first 72 holes of the tournament before hitting his approach over the back edge on 18 and failing to get up and down for par in the playoff. You cannot paste images directly. 2Y; Merritt ties course record, leads Northern Trust. He just made one on the 73rd. Davis missed his birdie putt, one of a handful over the last hour that would have won him the event, but Merritt failed to get up and down from some thick rough just short of the green. Your previous content has been restored. He has made the cut in three of the previous eight but never finished higher than a tie for 42nd in a major championship. Troy Merritt WITB 2022 (April) Published 8 months ago on Jul 7, 2022 By Jack Metzger Troy Merritt what's in the bag accurate as of the RBC Heritage Classic. They both made pars and then did so again at the next, and everyone began to wonder if this really was just a Travelers playoff redux in a new town at a different course. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. But if you can get through, its very rewarding, obviously.. To stay alive @TroyMerritt_PGA buries it.Next up, the par-5 14th hole. FedEx Cup Rankings. 123rd United States Open Championship. Terms of Use. He had to go back and qualify for the PGA Tour in the web.com finals last year, so you probably won't see a more humble and appreciative winner on Tour this year. Driver: Ping G25 (8.5 degrees @10.5) Shaft: Project X 6.5 (45.25 inches, tipped 1 inch) 3-wood: Ping Anser (14.5 degrees) Shaft: Aldila. All four of his top-10 finishes have come since the Sony Open last season, the second week of a very strange year. He finished with another 3 to shoot 31 on the back (with a bogey!) Driver - TaylorMade Sim Max 9*, 45", Fujikura Speeder 661 Evolution VI, Mini-Driver - TaylorMade Sim Max (12* @ 13.5*), 43.75", Project X Hzrdus Black 75 6.0, Fairway Wood - Ping G410, (17.5*), 42.5", Project X Hzrdus Black 75 6.0, Hybrid - Ping Anser 17* / 20*, Ping TFC800h, Wedges - Cleveland RTX ZipCore, 52*-58*, DG Tour Issue Spinner, Putter Ping Vault Oslo Stealth H, UST All-In Putter shaft. Powered by Invision Community, Troy Merritt WITB for His Win at the Barbasol Championship, G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff, Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff, Introduce Yourself/ WIYB (What's In Your Bag), Lessons, Drills, Mental Game, and Fitness Tips. Grade: F. Davis missed the putt, but Merritt could not get up and down for par so Davis is your winner. Since 1914, Wilson Golf has designed,. If you want to look like J.P. Prewitt, you're going to need a great golf glove. He leaves himself probably 5 feet for par. You've just got to keep that confidence up knowing that they're going to go in at some point and fortunately we hit that corner and they've been going in more often than not. 6:25 pm ET, at Later he was transferred to Boise State University, he was first-team All-WAC for Boise State. 15, a par 3, for the second hole of the playoff. Complete WITB for Golf Wisely Before I begin, I have a scheduled fitting in March 2021 for a new driver. Troy Merritt reacts with his caddie Wayne Birch to a hole-in-one on the 11th green during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic. Troy Merritt Stats | ESPN Skip to main content Skip to navigation 1. Thats usually the strongest part of my game, making short putts. NOW AVAILABLE: GolfWRX G/Fore Hats and Holderness & Bourne Polos! "There's going to be quite a few birdies tomorrow, and we've got to make them to keep pace and hopefully slightly ahead of everybody, he said. Meanwhile back in the states today, more golf was being played on the PGA Tour as the rain delayed Barbasol Championship wrapped up. Whats in the Bag 2 days ago. JULY 3 . Clear editor. THE MATERIAL ON THIS SITE MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED, TRANSMITTED, CACHED OR OTHERWISE USED, EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. 2023 DISCOVERY GOLF, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, The clubs Troy Merritt used to win the Barbasol Championship. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Troy Merritt Biography. Even at the Memorial Tournament the first week of June, Merritt was inside the top 20 before shooting a final-round 78 to drop to 50th. https://golfweek.usatoday.com/2018/07/23/winners-bag-troy-merritt-barbasol-championship/, Mexico, Caribbean, Atlantic islands, Central America, Top 50 Classic Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, Top 50 Modern Courses in Great Britain & Ireland, PGA Tour approves radical schedule changes, reducing fields in elevated events and ending cuts, Drivers used by PGA Tour pros ranked in the top 10 in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee. 6:27 pm ET, at The Iowa native played two years at Winona State University before transferring to Boise State. Add them to your Team Titleist bag and let other members know what you're playing with! Picking up tees before shots hit their apex, flushing irons in difficult situations all over the yard. Wilson clearly can hold its own. Traditionally, Merritt has always relied heavily on the flat stick, but it has let him down for much of this season. T. Duncan -12 $580K Leaderboard 4. Great shot by Davis on the par-3 15th. Such a big deal to a guy who has struggled mightily for awhile. He currently is 98th, well inside the top 125 the cutoff to make the playoffs. Main Navigation Hamburger. Featured Section: He got his first and only other tour win here in the DC area 3 years ago at the Quicken Loans Invitational, known locally as "Tiger's Tournament" he went really low that weekend as well at -18 on a very tough Robert Trent Jones Course, that hosted the first several Presidents Cups back in the mid to late 90's. Poston at the 2019 Wyndham Championship. The mindset will be find that fairway first, give ourselves as many looks as we can and keep all the squares off the card.. You keep shooting your shots, you keep hitting the putts and, eventually, theyre going to go back in, he said. The boys are DIALED in Detroit. Display as a link instead, 6:45 pm ET, at 6:00 pm ET, at You also have to keep in the back of your mind that youre going to get your head beat in by Torrey Pines, said Merritt, who tentatively plans to again play in the 3M Open in Blaine this summer. After birdies on No. En route to his victory, he jarred a 133-yard shot for an eagle 2 on the par-4 eighth hole at Eagle Trace in Lexington, Ky., during Mondays weather-delayed final round. Get to know Troy Merritt, Titleist Golf Ambassador. He also has never been playing this well beforehand. Let's get deep into their love life. @CamDavisGolf throwing darts! In his first round at the Rocket Mortgage Classic, Troy. pic.twitter.com/uuiafNeCC1. Troy Merritt (2nd): Listen, his play was awesome all week, but I'm simply here for this incredible quote from somebody I did not expect to say it. Consistently, the month of May was the best of my career, for sure, Merritt said. YTD Earnings. Merritt said he ranked outside of the top 175 in season-long putting. It just set the tone for the back nine, knowing that we were going to be right there. Eagle putts forthcoming, but looking like they'll probably be two-putt birdies. | CBS pic.twitter.com/0dXCmaPM0f. Titleist ambassadors are some of our top golfers. 7:02 pm ET, at Upload or insert images from URL. In the eight to 12 months prior to May, the putter was a liability. The 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open field is set . Last PGA Tour playoff on the Fourth of July: 1971 Canadian Open, Lee Trevino beat Art Wall Jr. Not a lot of playoff experience among the three of them. 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*,Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff Onto the 14th. By It was nice to get it going, and it gives us confidence going into the summer.. pic.twitter.com/NNE9zSkcwc. 6:17 pm ET, at Learn about his golf game and find out what Titleist equipment he's using today. Rory McIlroy WITB 2023 (February) Grade: A+. The ball-striking has been fine, but the short game and the putter especially the putter has really come around the last month and a half.. @CamDavisGolf claims his first TOUR victory @RocketClassic in dramatic fashion. Cam Davis wins the @RocketClassic after an exciting playoff with Troy Merritt! Best irons for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, LPGA: HSBC Women's Champions celebrates 15 years of star-studded champions, Jessica Korda turns 30 and Brooke Henderson reunites with lost luggage, Three sleeper picks to win the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational, including Tommy Fleetwood at 80/1, Best golf drivers for 2023 for every handicap and playing style, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Aforementioned, Courtney Merrit is in the limelight only due to her husband, Troy Merrit. Cam Davis, Joaquin Niemann and Troy Merritt head to a sudden-death playoff at Detroit Golf Club. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights Restore formatting, 6:54 pm ET, at As of 2021, they celebrated their 12 years of marriage with their two adorable children. Your link has been automatically embedded. Pasted as rich text. We dont stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game., GO BRONCOS! Troy Merritt was born on 25 October 1985 in Not Available. $1,127,575. I'm not very interested in the answer to that question, but I do think it's a tell on yourself that you're reading off a rolodex of sponsors when things are going well and won't chat when they're not. Joaqun Niemann bogeys the first playoff hole and has been eliminated.That's his lone bogey this week and first in 77 (!) Its a pretty nice little stretch, Merritt said. The Merritt Family resides in Boise, Idaho. Embarrassingly, this will be my first fitting. pic.twitter.com/0uhGJPJzHQ. Great win, Taylor Made Stealth 10.5 Aldila Ascent Red R flex, Wilson D7 forged 5-GW- Mamiya recoil 460 R flex, Titleist Pro VIxoptic yellow with revkev stamped on them. He also won the 2009 Mexico Open on the Nationwide (now Korn Ferry) Tour. He tied the school record for a low round score when he recorded a 62 (-9) in the second round of the District VII Shootout. Jace enjoys the beat, even though he's been mistaken for a student on multiple occasions. Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) The Golf WITB. Playoff?! His earnings salary is $234,942 Million USD per year. The quote came on Saturday evening as Merritt played his way into the final pairing with Niemann. Training Aids, GPS Devices, Apps, Accessories & More! Get up-to-date stats for every tournament played by Troy Merritt during the 2022-23 PGA season on CBS Sports. You can post now and register later. Tour Troy Merritt - WITB - 2023 Waste Management Phoenix Open By GolfWRX_Spotted, February 8 in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment Reply to this topic Start new topic https://t.co/ZU7CxzVLWj pic.twitter.com/PFYniZDpSA, First win fireworks. At the moment, Merritt believes putts he hits inside 10 feet are probably going in. He scored mere pars at both par 5s, the 14th and 17th. As simple as that is to say, it's so hard to do when the pressure is on like that.". Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead, 5 Testers Needed! Home; Leaderboard; Photos; Tickets/FAQ; Patron Guide; Do's and Don'ts; Players; News; Course APPLY NOW: Cleveland Frontline Elite Putters! 6:48 pm ET, at USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. He registered his first PGA Tour win in the 2015 Quicken Loans National by three strokes over Rickie Fowler, and followed up with a victory in the 2018 Barbasol Championship. Turned professional in 2008, he has won two PGA tours on 2nd August 2015 and on 23rd July 2018 at Quicken Loans National and Barbasol Championship respectively. It's always nice to jump up 2-under par on the scorecard. 6:11 pm ET, at What's in the bag: Barbasol Championship winner Troy Merritt Troy Merritt WITB 2016. "I tried to put it as much out of my mind as I could and hit every shot for what it was worth. "Putters got to putt, just keep hitting putts. It was an unfair ending for somebody who had played so wonderfully all week. A week after one of the longest playoffs in PGA Tour history at the Travelers Championship, the Rocket Mortgage Classic tried to match it as this week's playoff between Joaquin Niemann, Cam Davis and Troy Merritt went five holes deep on Sunday at Detroit Golf Club. Great win for Troy! GOLF DIGEST MAY EARN A PORTION OF SALES FROM PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR SITE AS PART OF OUR AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIPS WITH RETAILERS. 6:56 pm ET, at USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. All three guys pump their drives on No. 7:04 pm ET, at Not to worry about her wealth, she still shares tremendous net worth with her husband. His world ranking of 134 probably belies his skillset. @TroyMerritt_PGA and @CamDavisGolf both birdie the 4th playoff hole. This was DeChambeau's second missed cut of the season. You could see the emotions in him when they interviewed him after the win. And its not so much, usually, technique or setup or stroke or anything like that. T200 (2021) T100 (2021) Spin Milled SM9 Loft: 54 Spin Milled SM9 . See What Members Are Saying! However, on a return to that par-3 15th, Davis -- who objectively played cleaner golf in the extra session -- finally won the tournament. Wilson Advisory Staff member Troy Merritt gives us a peek inside his bag. Display as a link instead, The clubs Troy Merritt used to win the 2018 Barbasol Championship: DRIVER: Wilson Staff D300 (9 degrees), with Mitsubishi Diamana S+ Plus 70 X shaft FAIRWAY WOOD: Callaway Rogue (15 degrees), with Mitsubishi Diamana BF80 S shaft IRONS: Wilson Staff FG Tour V4 Utility (2), with KBS C-Taper Prototype Hybrid shaft; Wilson Staff C300 Forged (4), Staff FG Tour V6 Raw (5-PW), with KBS C-Taper 125 shafts Troy Merritt took the win with an impressive 23 under par. Paste as plain text instead, Birides were a lot more plentiful in Kentucky than Carnoustie. In the opening round of the 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic, Troy Merritt makes a 34-foot birdie putt at the par-3 15th hole. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: golf | pageType: stories | The short game, when thats there, you can have some good finishes. World Golf Ranking. Merritt is short and in some thick rough. Update My Bag Not a Team Titleist Member? The clubs were a difference-maker for Merritt at the Barbasol, where Merritt tied for first in proximity to the hole at 25 feet, 8 inches and was T-5 in greens in regulation at 84.72 percent. Thats what keeps me around. And when its not going into the hole, it just shrinks. Davis has been a nice pro for a while, but his success on the PGA Tour has mostly happened since the beginning of 2020. I think we finally came out of that valley, and hopefully were on the rise for a while. By CBSSports.com . Very nice. Troy Merritt the Iowa born PGA golfer is happily married to his beautiful wife Courtney Merritt, the loving and caring mother of their two sons. Troy has made a total of $11,121,668 from his golf career. Great win for Troy, Wilson Staff, and Boise State. He may have gotten his swing under control coming home, but he created only one birdie look under 30 feet on the last six holes. GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, Tuesday at 04:47 PM, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 20, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 13, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, February 6, GolfWRX_Spotted posted a topic in Tour and Pre-Release Equipment, January 31, Please put and questions or comments here, Please put any questions or comments here, Please put any questions of comments here, Troy Merritt - WITB - 2022 RBC Heritage Classic. E. Cole -14 $916K Leaderboard 3. 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