Denny McCarthy has been on a great run in the past 52 weeks. The 31-year-old has picked up a few high-ranking finishes throughout the year thanks to some amazing strokeplay. In fact, in all the events he has played, he has only missed the cut 4 times in 2024. That ensured that he finished 35th on the FedEx Cup leaderboard. However, there has been one thing that McCarthy has been missing out on and that is winning a title.

The Rockville local has yet to win the first PGA Tour event of his career. Last season, he came very close to achieving that dream at the 2024 Valero Texas Open. Unfortunately, his -20 was only enough to take the tournament to the playoffs. In the end, his opponent; Akshay Bhatia got the upper hand thanks to a birdie in the knockout round. But Denny McCarthy is not looking to let that happen again this year as he has made 1 major change to his golf kit for the 2025 Sony Open. Let’s take a look at what he is carrying in his bag.

Denny McCarthy’s favorite driver and irons

Denny McCarthy has been carrying most of the same clubs from his battle at the 2024 Black Desert Championship. Based on that, he uses the Ping G430 LST with a Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X. This is the same driver that a fellow pro from the 2025 Sony Open; Adam Schenk is using. The driver allows him to control the spin while also providing high ball speed and forgiveness with every shot. The piece is priced at $399.98 on the official website of the brand.

When it comes to his 3 wood, McCarthy opts for the Ping G410 which has a shorter blade length and the frame is much more refined. This makes the club very forgiving for any pro who is using it. The Ping G410 can be purchased for $118.99 online. Interestingly, Denny McCarthy also uses another wood, the Ping G430 Max 7-wood. This is the same piece that Adam Schenk also has in his inventory. The Ping G430 Max is a very stable design and generates great ball speed after impact. It comes at a cost of $349.

When McCarthy needs an iron, his caddie offers him the Ping Blueprint S. This beautifully designed club is perfect for those players who like to hit accurate strokes which gives them better control and more forgiveness. It is considered one of the best irons available in the market and hence it’s rightfully priced at $1,275.

The putter is one club that Denny McCarthy has changed for the 2025 Sony Open. Previously, he used to play with the Ping PLD Custom Tyne C. However, he has since moved to the Scotty Cameron Fastback Proto, as revealed by @jonathanrwall on their X handle. The putter has excellent weight distributions that help golfers align and execute their strokes perfectly and ensure accuracy. The Scotty Cameron Fastback Proto is listed at about $449.

These are all the clubs Denny McCarthy uses off the tee and the fairway. But what about the ones that he needs in bunkers and on greens? Let’s take a look.

How does McCarthy score so many birdies?

Denny McCarthy believes that he could get out of any sand trap if he has his trustworthy Ping Glide Forged Pro kit. He carries the 50-S10, 54-S10, and 60-T6 versions of the same. This is another piece that is perfect for precision and control. Each one of the Ping Glide Forged Pro comes at about $169.99 in online stores, bringing his total spending for the 3 wedges to about $509.97.

The golf ball Denny McCarthy uses is the TaylorMade TP5. Unlike, most golfers who prefer the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball, McCarthy believes the TP5 is much more suitable to his game. Lastly, he also has the Lamkin Crossline Cord grip in his kit. This is what completes his entire golf bag.

Do you think Denny McCarthy will be able to win his first PGA Tour title at the 2025 Sony Open with this golf kit? Share your views in the comments section.