Curtis Luck won the 2016 U.S. Amateur and turned professional after this year's Masters. From driver to putter see what he carries in his bag.
What's In My Bag: Curtis Luck
August 22, 2017
AGE: 21
LIVES: Perth, Australia
STORY: Won the 2016 U.S. Amateur. Turned professional after this year's Masters.FASHION PLATE
Bringing style to the course is something I love. My clothes are fresh, vibrant, and the patterns and cuts are very athletic. I take pride on how I look when I play.MASTERS MOMENTS
Rory McIlroy and I played a friendly match during a practice round at the Masters. I won but haven't seen the winnings. I may have to give him a nudge next time I see him. Getting to play with him and, later, Adam Scott, really made me feel like a part of it.—With E. Michael Johnson
LIVES: Perth, Australia
STORY: Won the 2016 U.S. Amateur. Turned professional after this year's Masters.FASHION PLATE
Bringing style to the course is something I love. My clothes are fresh, vibrant, and the patterns and cuts are very athletic. I take pride on how I look when I play.MASTERS MOMENTS
Rory McIlroy and I played a friendly match during a practice round at the Masters. I won but haven't seen the winnings. I may have to give him a nudge next time I see him. Getting to play with him and, later, Adam Scott, really made me feel like a part of it.—With E. Michael Johnson
Photo By: Photo by Stan Badz/PGA Tour
Photo By: Photo by Noah Willman
DRIVER
SPECS: Callaway GBB Epic, 10.3˚, Graphite Design TP-6 shaft, X-flex, 45 inches, D-2.5I put this driver in play the week before the Masters. I've been working to get the spin rate up because it's such a hot head. I have the movable weight on the toe for a little fade bias.
SPECS: Callaway GBB Epic, 10.3˚, Graphite Design TP-6 shaft, X-flex, 45 inches, D-2.5I put this driver in play the week before the Masters. I've been working to get the spin rate up because it's such a hot head. I have the movable weight on the toe for a little fade bias.
Photo By: Noah Willman
FAIRWAY WOOD
SPECS: Callaway Steelhead XR, 15.4˚, Graphite Design Tour BB 7X shaft, D-3 swingweightThis fairway wood went into play at the Quicken Loans. I had a Callaway X2 Hot Pro for a while, and that was my baby, but this is so similar. Plus, it has a fade bias, which is what I want to see. I need the extra loft to get the height I want.
SPECS: Callaway Steelhead XR, 15.4˚, Graphite Design Tour BB 7X shaft, D-3 swingweightThis fairway wood went into play at the Quicken Loans. I had a Callaway X2 Hot Pro for a while, and that was my baby, but this is so similar. Plus, it has a fade bias, which is what I want to see. I need the extra loft to get the height I want.
Photo By: Noah Willman
IRONS
SPECS: Callaway Apex UT (3-iron), Aldila Rogue Black 105H-TX shaft. Callaway X Forged (4- through 9-irons). Nippon Proto 2F15 shafts, standard lie angle, Golf Pride New Decade MultiCompound Blackout 60 round gripsThe UT 3-iron fills a yardage gap that lets me hit long, penetrating shots that I can't with a hybrid. As for the rest, I prefer true blades, but the game is played more in the air in the States, so I need irons with more launch. These do that.
SPECS: Callaway Apex UT (3-iron), Aldila Rogue Black 105H-TX shaft. Callaway X Forged (4- through 9-irons). Nippon Proto 2F15 shafts, standard lie angle, Golf Pride New Decade MultiCompound Blackout 60 round gripsThe UT 3-iron fills a yardage gap that lets me hit long, penetrating shots that I can't with a hybrid. As for the rest, I prefer true blades, but the game is played more in the air in the States, so I need irons with more launch. These do that.
Photo By: Noah Willman
WEDGES
SPECS: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 (45.5, 51˚, 55˚, 59˚). True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shaftsI play more bounce than most (9 to 12 degrees). When I was younger, I flipped my wrists more and used less. But having more bounce has been pretty handy out here.
SPECS: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 (45.5, 51˚, 55˚, 59˚). True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 shaftsI play more bounce than most (9 to 12 degrees). When I was younger, I flipped my wrists more and used less. But having more bounce has been pretty handy out here.
Photo By: Noah Willman
PUTTER
SPECS: Odyssey Metal-X Milled 330M, 35 inchesI owe a fair amount of my success to this thing. It's just slightly toe hang, which I really like. The oversize Garsen grip puts my hands and elbows in a solid, neutral position.
SPECS: Odyssey Metal-X Milled 330M, 35 inchesI owe a fair amount of my success to this thing. It's just slightly toe hang, which I really like. The oversize Garsen grip puts my hands and elbows in a solid, neutral position.
Photo By: Noah Willman
MYSTERY BOOK
This yardage-book cover with a boxing kangaroo was made for the Masters, but I have no idea who gave it to me. I should probably look into that.
This yardage-book cover with a boxing kangaroo was made for the Masters, but I have no idea who gave it to me. I should probably look into that.
Photo By: Noah Willman
USE IT UNTIL YOU LOSE IT
See the little scuff on my Titleist Pro V1x? That's because I'll keep playing a ball as long as I can if I'm playing well. I'll use any color for the line and the dot.
See the little scuff on my Titleist Pro V1x? That's because I'll keep playing a ball as long as I can if I'm playing well. I'll use any color for the line and the dot.
Photo By: Noah Willman
PERSONAL PITCHFORK
A member back at my home club in Perth made me this divot-repair tool in 2015. It goes everywhere with me. I wouldn't feel the same on the course without it.
A member back at my home club in Perth made me this divot-repair tool in 2015. It goes everywhere with me. I wouldn't feel the same on the course without it.
Photo By: Noah Willman
FIDDY CENT
I always mark my ball with an Australian 50-cent piece. It's just one of the little things that I have to have when I play.
I always mark my ball with an Australian 50-cent piece. It's just one of the little things that I have to have when I play.
Photo By: Noah Willman
DOOR OPENER
Winning the U.S. Amateur allowed me to play in many professional events before turning pro. It was so valuable.
Winning the U.S. Amateur allowed me to play in many professional events before turning pro. It was so valuable.
Photo By: Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images
SELF PORTRAIT
I'm keen on drawing. We have a lot of free time once tournaments begin. Drawing takes my brain off things. I use a pencil or pen.
I'm keen on drawing. We have a lot of free time once tournaments begin. Drawing takes my brain off things. I use a pencil or pen.
Photo By: Curtis Luck via Instagram