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Do expensive putters really make a difference, or is it all about the golfer's skill?

Putting is a skill that every golfer needs to master if they want to survive in the golfing community. Rory McIlroy missing the three-foot putt on the 18th at Pinehurst, which ended up costing him a major, is the perfect example.

The 2024 PGA Tour season indeed has been a thrilling ride. A lot of talented golfers have battled it out on the greens and taken home the trophy. But what sets the winners apart from the rest? If not the most important, but definitely one of the key factors is golfers’ trusty putters. We tracked down the putters used by the top 5 winners this season; here’s what you need to know about them.

Wyndham Clark

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PGA Tour pro Wyndham Clark is known for his amazing golfing skills and exceptional putting technique. The golfer won the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in all his glory with a score of 17 under par. But what’s more impressive is that he finished in the top 10 list six times this year. His Tour earnings for 2024 are a whopping $10,901,416, and he also received $4 million from Comcast and an additional $2,250,000 for his T8 finish on the Tour Championship. All of these have helped the player earn $17.15 million in the 2024 season.

And Clark thanks his Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Cruiser for it. This putter is priced at $349, and it really is one of the best arsenals Clark has. “So yeah, a lot changed, but I think not having the line on the putter’s been the biggest thing for me,”  said Clark after winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy had a blast of the season this year, with 2 wins and 6 top-10 performances. His latest victory was recorded at the Wells Fargo Championship, and it was his fourth time winning the same title. The golfer has earned nearly $17.302 million in the 2024 season so far! McIlroy’s bank account has been flooding with his Tour earnings of $10,893,790 and the fat check of $4.8 million he received from the 2024 Comcast. Additionally, the golfer also earned $1,608,333 for his T9 finish on the Tour Championship.

All thanks to his trusty TaylorMade Spider X putter, priced at $349! The Spider X has been a key component of his arsenal, helping him achieve incredible accuracy and consistency on the green. Its unique design and innovative technology have made it a popular choice among golfers, and McIlroy’s success with it has only added to its reputation as a high-performance putter.

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Collin Morikawa

Collin Morikawa was on fire this season. The golfer may not have won any tournament, but his putting helped him excel and have good finishes, regardless. Morikawa used a TaylorMade TP Soto blade-style putter, which is priced at $600, to secure not one but eight top-10 finishes this year. With the help of his exceptional gameplay, Morikawa has earned a whopping $25.3 million, $8,365,977 from his Tour earnings, $4.4 million from Comcast, and another $12,500,000 from his runner-up performance at the Tour Championship.

All credit goes to the TaylorMade TP Soto blade-style putter, which has helped the golfer achieve a more consistent and accurate roll. Its compact, tour-inspired shape and silver finish give it a classic look, while its Pure Roll insert provides a soft, consistent roll.

Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele’s major win in the 2024 season was just epic! He went from being a 0-time major winner to being a two-time major winner. His first win came at Valhalla when he won the 2024 PGA Championship, and all thanks go to his trusty Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas prototype, which is priced at $600. That week, he was 20th in strokes gained putting.

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The golfer finished the game with an amazing score of 21 under par and took home the trophy. Schauffele is the 2nd golfer with the most earnings in the 2024 season, at $29.189 million, thanks to his PGA Tour earnings of $18,355,910, the Comcast bonus of $6 million, and the additional $4,833,333 he received for his T4 finish at the Tour Championship. That’s hard work and focus at its finest.

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Scottie Scheffler

Last but not least, the no.1 golfer on this list is Scottie Scheffler. The Tour Championship saw the golfer make history, and we mean literally. You all must’ve seen the magic Scheffler did at the 18th hole. So the golfer was ready and somewhat nervous for his last shot at the last tournament of the FedEx Season, as one would be. But it all worked out when the golfer made the putt and watched the ball sink in the hole.

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To add to his Tour earnings of $29,228,357, Scheffler took home a whopping $25 million at East Lake. This prize money added to the $8 million, he received at the 2024 Comcast made him the golfer with the most earnings in the 2024 season at $62 million. It all couldn’t have been possible without his trusty TaylorMade Spider Tour X1 putter right by his side. The golfer himself speaks highly of the putter as this is the mallet putter that turned things for him this season. “This Spider putter is really easy for me to line up,” said the golfer, per the PGA Tour website. The putter’s price is set at $349; you can buy the putter from the official TaylorMade website.

With this, one thing is clear: the right putter can make all the difference in a golfer’s success. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or an amateur, the right putter is the ultimate game-changer for everyone!