Golf IQ What's the deal with hollow-body irons?
Aug 27, 2025
The hosts dive into the world of hollow-body irons, highlighting their performance benefits and appeal across skill levels. Tommy Fleetwood's unique gear choices take center stage, showcasing how personalized equipment can impact player performance. They also reflect on the significance of first-time wins in golf, while discussing the roles of social media and sponsorship in elevating athletes. Additionally, they tackle the complexities of the Tour Championship and the evolving dynamics of golf equipment sales.
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Tommy Fleetwood Bag Story
- Jonathan Wall rode the cart and chatted with Tommy Fleetwood at Colonial and found him personable and humble.
- Wall says Fleetwood carries a mini driver and P7TWs and used the mini driver to help secure a Ryder Cup point.
Custom Alignment Sparked Confidence
- Tommy Fleetwood changed to a Spider mallet putter and credits it with improving his consistency and results.
- He customized alignment by having a rep Sharpie white center lines on the top line instead of waiting for a retail version.
Consider A Mini Driver
- Try a mini driver if you want fairway-wood distance with more forgiveness and easier squaring.
- Uncle Gene found his mini driver replaced his fairway wood after initial adjustment issues.