Ping takes its players-distance iron and updates it with a more flexible face for the i525 that delivers more metres in a more consistent, predictable manner.
The line features 11 models, with blade and mallet offerings that fit every stroke type from strong arc, slight arc to straight-back, straight-through strokes.
Although financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, Ping confirmed the deal extends the relationship well past Watson’s expected PGA Tour career.
As the PGA Tour returns to action next week at the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, it will mark the first tournament play in some three months.
Sebastian Munoz needed to work a little overtime for his first PGA Tour win at the Sanderson Farms Championship, but it was his play over the 72 holes before downing Sungjae Im on the first hole of a playoff that made it all possible.