Charles howell iii s titleist staffer setup, honmas equipment rumors, pings driver domination, jts new golf ball and more. Charles howell iii recently made over his bag to include titleist clubs and the companys new pro v1 ball. Charles howell iii discusses his switch to titleist and what. His driver is titleists new ts3 and he has two titleist ts2 fairway. Nov 20, 2018 charles howell iii has enjoyed one of the most consistent careers on the pga tour and now in his 20th season has played with equipment from several different manufacturers. The golf equipment charles howell iii used to win the pga tour 2018 rsm classic.
Theres the 718 tmb models in the longer irons, ap2 for the mid irons and cb in the short irons howell iii has a full set of vokey sm7 wedges. A couple weeks ago, we saw an inspiring performance at the pga tours rsm classic, as longtime titleist golf ball loyalist charles howell iii returned to winners circle for the first time since. Charles howell iii dishes on his equipment and explains why. The longtime pga tour player broke an 11year winless streak last fall with a win at the rsm classic with titleist in the bag. This past november, when he triumphed at the rsm classic, simply seeing his name at the top of the leaderboard was reward enough for charles howell iii.
In recent years the american has been a pxg staffer but has very recently parted company with the highend brand and made the switch to titleist. Charles howell iiis titleist staffer setup, honmas equipment rumors, pings driver domination, jts new golf ball and more. During my testing i wore jj titleist tour rep jj vanwezenbeeck out. Charles gordon howell iii born june 20, 1979 is an american professional golfer who currently plays on the pga tour. Titleist ts2 15 degrees, with fujikura atmos black 8 shaft. Thats his joke about being a massive geek in high school and being married to his clubs. Nov 18, 2018 the golf equipment charles howell iii used to win the pga tour 2018 rsm classic. He has been featured in the top 15 of the official world golf ranking and ranked 9th on the pga tour money list in 2002. Charles howell iii has enjoyed one of the most consistent careers on the pga tour and now in his 20th season has played with equipment from several different manufacturers. Charles howell iii wins rsm classic with new titleist gear. Charles howell iii witb whats in the bag national club. Danny willett and charles howell iiis winning clubs.
Its howell s first win on the pga tour since 2007, and he did it with new clubs in the bag. Charles howell iii ended his pga tour winless drought at the rsm classic. Charles howell iii switches to titleist and ends bunkered. The pga tour has provided a wealth of memorable moments and dramatic finishes this year, but they saved one of the best for the very last event on the 2018 calendar, as longtime titleist golf ball loyalist charles howell iii ended an 11year victory drought by winning the rsm classic, notching the first win on the pga tour by a player trusting the new 2019 pro v1 golf ball. Charles howell iii becomes the latest in a long line of players who are rediscovering some form akin to the earlier in their career. Nov 19, 2018 charles howell iii s titleist staffer setup, honmas equipment rumors, pings driver domination, jts new golf ball and more. Talking titleist golf clubs with charles howell iii united. Charles howell iii dishes on his equipment and explains why he. He has been featured in the top 15 of the official world golf ranking and ranked 9th on. Howell made his debut on the pga tour in 1996 and has competed on tour every single year since 2000. Charles howell iii was finally rewarded for his hard work. Set to sign a deal with titleist in the new year, howell.
Improved hip pad design and a highdensity cushioning foam in the shoulder straps provides the ultimate in comfort. Charles howell iiis wife heather howell is most certainly an upgrade from his high school girfriend, big bertha. Its howells first win on the pga tour since 2007, and he did it with new clubs in the bag. Charles howell iii was at 14under 128, 3 shots ahead of cameron champ and jason gore after round 2 of the rsm classic. The clubs charles howell iii used to win the rsm classic. Howell iii is testing pxgs 0341x fairway woods and taylormades m1 2017 fairway woods. Playing new pro v1 for the first time in competition, charles howell iii won the rsm classic in a suddendeath playoff for his first pga tour victory in 11 years. Through the roughly 12 or so different heads we tested equal. Jan 29, 2019 tour validation is big for titleist, and what better success story than charles howell iii. Nov 18, 2018 what charles howell iii had in the bag at the rsm classic. Tour validation is big for titleist, and what better success story than charles howell iii. Howell iii opted for the new titleist ts3 driver which weve also seen the likes of justin thomas, ian poulter and webb simpson using he has three different iron models which is the norm. Charles howell iii, rsm classic november 18, 2018 5. Titleist 718 tmb 4iron, titleist 718 ap2 57, titleist 718 cb 8pw.
Nov 19, 2018 charles howell iii ended an 11year victory drought after nailing a 15 foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to win the rsm classic. Nov 19, 2018 charles howell iii ended his pga tour winless drought at the rsm classic. Well update you on his decision when its confirmed. And while the victory represents a huge accomplishment by itself, particularly because howell will take the fedexcup lead into the new year, its even more interesting in light of the fact that howell showed up with a new golf ball and new clubs. Get to know charles howell iii, titleist golf ambassador. The pga tour has provided a wealth of memorable moments and dramatic finishes this year, but they saved one of the best for the very last event on the 2018 calendar, as longtime titleist golf ball loyalist. Tim clark srixon to titleist trevor immelman nike golf to callaway golf davis love iii titleist to bridgestone golf rocco mediate callaway to dicks sporting goods no equipment contract brian. Charles howell iii on equipment, the last time he hit a persimmon club and why he tries all settings on his adjustable driver. Charles howell iii ended an 11 year wait for a victory on the pga tour at. Talking titleist golf clubs with charles howell iii by rick v. Recently howell committed to a full bag overhaul, putting titleist clubs in the bag howell, it is safe to say, will officially sign with titleist on january 1, 2019. His victory at the rsm classic was his first win in more than a decade and just his third in more than 500 starts on tour. Charles howell iii on his switch to titleist equipment, the ups and. This is howells third career victory, and first since 2007.
Howell noted afterward that, i havent been able to pull it off for so long. Charles howell iii has enjoyed one of the most consistent careers on the us pga tour and now in his 20th season has played with equipment from several different manufacturers. Howell made his debut on the pga tour in 1996 and has competed on tour. Charles howell iii witb whats in the bag national club golfer. The clubs charles howell iii used to win the rsm classic see in app. What charles howell iii had in the bag at the rsm classic. Charles howell iii dishes on his equipment and explains. Charles howell iii on his equipment and why he tries every.
Charles howell iii wins rsm classic, weekend tour wrap. Talking titleist golf clubs with charles howell iii canada. So heading into the rsm classic at sea island, howell iii stuck a new titleist driver, fairway, irons and wedges in the bag. Charles howell iii turning back time at wells fargo with oldschoolinspired putter round 2 charles howell iii shoots 1over 72 in round two of the rbc heritage round 1 charles howell iii shoots 2. Charles howell iii switches to titleist and ends 11year. Nov 21, 2018 charles howell iii has enjoyed one of the most consistent careers on the us pga tour and now in his 20th season has played with equipment from several different manufacturers. For him to only have 2 career wins in 16 yrs on tour is a bit of a let down though. More photos of charles howell iiis 2015 witb in the forums. Im one of his biggest fans couldnt ask for a nicer guy, but just cant seem to close. Saw pxg tweets this weekend for cimb classic and realized charles howell was not in the tweet.
At the rsm classic charles howell iii claimed his first victory since 2007 and did so with new clubs in the bag after recently switching from pxg to titleist. Charles howell iii pga tour profile news, stats, and videos. Danny willett and charles howell iiis winning clubs new. Driver distance secrets what manufacturers wont tell you duration. Nov 19, 2018 at the rsm classic charles howell iii claimed his first victory since 2007 and did so with new clubs in the bag after recently switching from pxg to titleist. Howell iii opted for the new titleist ts3 driver which weve also seen the likes of justin thomas, ian poulter and webb simpson using he has three different iron models which is the norm for tour players these days. Talking titleist golf clubs with charles howell iii. Feb 01, 2016 charles is used to that look, played pings all throughout college until he turned pro. Set to sign a deal with titleist in the new year, howell used the new ts3 driver set at 10.
Titleist tips use your stand bag to get on plane with michael breed. It had been 11 years since the longtime titleist golf ball loyalist had last entered the winners circle, and as he told team titleist shortly after raising the trophy at sea island, the performance validated years of hard work and perseverance. Charles howell iii stats, news, pictures, bio, videos espn. You had both drivers ready to cook for the tournament, but what was the deciding factor. Titleist introduces new pro v1 and pro v1x golf balls. Charles howell iii ended an 11year victory drought after nailing a 15 foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to win the rsm classic. A threetime pga tour champion, charles howell will be. We went through 8 to 10 driver heads and where i ended up right before. The longtime pga tour player broke an 11year winless.
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