AGE: 24
LIVES: Tampa, Fla.
STORY: Named 2016 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. Won rookie debut at 2015 Frys.com Open.
A FAVORITE TRADITION: When I locked up my Masters invite at The Barclays, it was such a relief. It's a dream come true to say I'm headed to Augusta for a second straight year. I honestly think it's a course that suits my game. I finished T-17 last year, and I'm really excited for 2017.
YOUNG MONEY: Seeing the success of guys like Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, who I've been competing against for years, certainly motivates all of us young guys.
– With Stephen Hennessey
DRIVER
SPECS: Callaway Great Big Bertha Epic, 9˚, 45¼ inches, Aldila RIP Alpha 60X shaft, D-0 swingweight
Testing a new club isn't about distance as much as it is seeing my expected ball flight. I started testing this driver at the beginning of the year, and I put it in play at the CareerBuilder Challenge.
FAIRWAY WOOD
SPECS: Callaway Great Big Bertha Epic, 13.5˚, Aldila 2KXV Blue 70X shaft, 42⅞ inches, D-0 swingweight
My go-to shot shape off the tee is a fade. But I've been hitting a slight draw with my new woods. It was an adjustment at first, but I'm trusting it now.
HYBRID
SPECS: Callaway Apex, 20˚, Golf Pride grip
I've had this hybrid since last year—it's easy to flight. Depending on the week, I switch this out for an Epic Sub Zero 5-wood.
IRONS
SPECS: Callaway Apex MB, 4-iron through pitching wedge, True Temper PJX 6.5 shafts, Golf Pride Tour Velvet 58 round (logo on underside)
We bent my 4-iron a bit stronger last summer to help fill my distance gaps. I also added a 3-iron in February and took out my 50-degree.
WEDGES
SPECS: Callaway Mack Daddy 2 (50˚, 54˚, 60˚), True Temper
Dynamic Gold S400 shaft
Always be open to changes that will help your game. I’ve had a bunch of wedge setups over the years. Find the setup that gives you versatility in the short game and lets you cover any distance.
PUTTER
SPECS: Odyssey Versa Jailbird Mini, 3˚ loft, cut to 34.5 inches
This is the first time in 15 years that I've used a mallet. I'm finding it much easier to line up than a blade putter. Rather than adjusting my hands for a consistent setup, this has made my stroke more automatic.