The tournament host won the AT&T National, making a 20-foot birdie on the 16th and closing with a 3-under 67 for a one-shot victory at Congressional. His 13-under 267 total was one better than the runner-up, who tied the course record with a 62 to finish alone in second.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the limited-field AT&T National with 77 players, compared to 18 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in iron sets (31), wedges (96) and putters (46), and second in drivers (29).
The winner made a par on the first hole of a playoff to capture the Open de France ALSTOM. Both of the playoff contestants finished regulation at 13-under 271. The 24-year old champion posted an opening round course record-equalling 9-under 62 en route to his third career win on the European Tour.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Open de France with 98 players, compared to 26 for the nearest competitor. The win is the 14th by players trusting Titleist for their success, compared to 6 for the nearest competitor.
The winner broke from the pack early in the final round of the Nationwide Tour Players Cup and went on to fire a 2-under 70 en route to his first Nationwide Tour win. He finished with a 15-under 273 total, three strokes clear of two players. Each of the top four finishers trusted Titleist golf balls for their success.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Nationwide Tour Players Cup with 92 players, more than five times the nearest competitor with 16. Titleist was also first in wedges (114) and putters (45), and second in drivers (21) and iron sets (29). The win was the 8th for Titleist players on the 2009 Nationwide Tour, more than twice the nearest competitor with 3.
The winner sank a two-foot putt for par on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to win the Fort Smith Classic for his second career Nationwide Tour triumph. He carded a final-round 5-under 65 to chase down the runner-up, who was the 54-hole leader. Both players were 15-under 265 at the end of regulation.
Of the 10 players who finished in the top 10 and ties at the Fort Smith Classic, 8 trusted Titleist golf balls for their success. Titleist was the most played golf ball at the event with 100 players, five times the nearest competitor with 20. Titleist was also first in wedges (118) and putters (49). Titleist was second in drivers (25) and iron sets (30).
The winner played his way into this week's U.S. Open, winning the St. Jude Championship in wire-to-wire fashion. In the final round, he fired his third consecutive 4-under 66 to post an 18-under 262 total, five shots clear of two players. Of the eleven players who finished among the Top 10 and ties, nine trusted a Titleist golf ball for their success.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the event with 105 players, five times the nearest competitor with 21. Titleist was also first in irons sets (42), wedges (144) and putters (57), and second in drivers (38).
The winner tied the Nationwide Tour career victory record and moved within a win of an in-season promotion to the PGA Tour, topping the runner-up with a birdie on the second playoff hole in the Knoxville Open. He closed with a 4-under 68 to finish at 20-under 268. He now has six career Nationwide Tour titles, matching the record shared by three other players.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Knoxville Open with 98 players, compared to 22 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in wedges (122) and putters (46).
The winner rallied from a four-shot deficit, shooting a final round 7-under 65 to win The Memorial for a record fourth time. It was his second victory of the season and the 67th of his career. His 12-under 276 total was one shot better than the runner-up.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at The Memorial Tournament with 75 players, compared to 16 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in irons sets (33), wedges (110) and putters (44), and second in drivers (30), fairway metals (48) and hybrids (T-19).
After weather delays forced a 36-hole Sunday finish, the winner posted rounds of 67-65 to earn a six-stroke win at the Melwood Prince George's County Open. He closed out his first Nationwide Tour victory at 19-under 269. In his victory, the champion bettered the tournament scoring record by one stroke. Of the 11 players who tied for 10th place or better at the event, 10 trusted a Titleist golf ball for their success.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Melwood Prince George's County Open with 104 players (67%), compared to 21 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was first in wedges (133) and putters (55) and second in drivers (26) and iron sets (39).
Titleist Staff player Joakim Rask secured his first win of the season on the Swedish SAS Masters Tour when he won the Söderby Masters. Joakim shot 67 on the final round, a new course record. Joakim is the new #1 on the Swedish Order of Merit for 2009.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Steve Stricker birdied the second hole of a sudden-death, three-way playoff to win the Crowne Plaza Invitational. All three players finished regulation at 17-under 263. It was the fifth career victory for Stricker and his first this season, after recording second, third, fourth, sixth and seventh-place finishes already this year. Stricker's victory marks the thirteenth win for Titleist players on the PGA Tour this season. That's more than three times the nearest competitor with four wins.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial with 82 players, compared to 18 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in irons sets (32), wedges (109) and putters (42), and second in drivers (31).
The winner fired a final round 5-under 67 to win the LPGA Corning Classic by one shot. The 2008 LPGA Rookie of the Year finished at 21-under 267 for her second career victory.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the LPGA Corning Classic with 99 players (67%), compared to 33 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also second in putters (21). The win is the 7th for Titleist golf ball loyalists on the 2009 LPGA Tour, more than three times the nearest competitor with 2.
The winner shot a second consecutive 3-under 67 to win the Senior PGA Championship by two shots. The 50-year-old, who has yet to win a PGA TOUR event, posted two late birdies to finish at 6-under 274 and capture the first Champions Tour major of the year in his senior circuit debut. The win was his first of any kind since the 1998 Greater Austin Open on the Nationwide Tour. His only other win came in the 1989 Bell's Scottish Open on the European Tour. He became only the fourth player to win a major championship in his Champions Tour debut.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Senior PGA Championship with 105 players (67%), more than six times the nearest competitor with 17. Titleist was also first in irons sets (40) and wedges (98). Titleist was second in drivers (37).
Titleist Brand Ambassador Zach Johnson made a 12-foot birdie on the first playoff hole to beat the runner-up and repeat as the Valero Texas Open champion. Seven months after winning for the first time at La Cantera Golf Club in San Antonio, Johnson followed up a third round 10-under par 60, with a final round even-par 70 for a 15-under 265 total, good enough to force a sudden-death playoff. It marked the second victory of the year for Johnson, who also won the Sony Open. The win was the sixth of Johnson's PGA TOUR career, and vaulted him to the top of the 2009 FedEx Cup standings.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Valero Texas Open with 99 players, more than three times the nearest competitor with 30. Titleist was also first in wedges (146) and putters (64). Johnson's victory marks the 12th by a Titleist golf ball loyalist on the 2009 PGA TOUR, three times more than the nearest competitor with 4, and more than all other golf balls combined.
The winner became just the third amateur to win on The European Tour, capturing The 3 Irish Open on the third extra hole. The 22-year old Irishman topped the runner-up with a par in the sudden death play-off. Both players finished at 17-under par 271. While the champion could not accept the first prize money, he is expected to decide on Monday whether to turn professional. Should he turn pro, he will participate at this week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Irish Open with 98 players (63%), compared to 27 for the nearest competitor. The victory marks the 12th by a Titleist golf ball loyalist on the 2009 European TOUR, three times more than the nearest competitor with 4, and more than all other golf balls combined.
It was an all-Titleist sudden death playoff at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, as Brand Ambassador Michael Sim won for the second time in his last three Nationwide Tour starts, beating golf ball loyalist Fabian Gomez (New Pro V1x) with a par on the first extra hole. Sim, who followed his victory last month at the Stonebrae Classic with a playoff loss in the Athens Regional Foundation Classic, closed with a 2-under 69 to match Gomez at 22-under 264. The victory leaves the 24-year old Sim just one win shy from earning an in-season promotion to the PGA Tour.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the BMW Charity Pro-Am with 109 players (65%), compared to 20 for the nearest competitor. Of the 12 players who finished tied for ninth place or better at the BMW Charity Pro-Am, 11 trusted a Titleist golf ball for their success. The win was the 5th for Titleist golf ball players on the 2009 Nationwide Tour, more than twice the nearest competitor with 2. Titleist was also first in wedges (131) and putters (59), and second in drivers (29) and iron sets (37).
Putting the New 2009 Pro V1x golf ball into play for the first time in competition, the longtime Titleist golf ball loyalist won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, topping three players. He posted a final round 1-under 71 to finish at 14-under 274. It marks the third career PGA TOUR title for the winner, whose previous victories came in 2002, when he won both the Sony Open in Hawaii and the Advil Western Open.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with 106 players (68%), compared to 19 for the nearest competitor. Eight of the top 10 finishers trusted Titleist golf balls for their success. Titleist was also first in iron sets (47), wedges (157) and putters (63). Titleist was second in drivers (39) and fairway metals (50).
The winner earned his second career PGA TOUR title with a record-breaking performance at the Verizon Heritage. He fired a final round 7-under 64 en route to a 20-under 264 total, bettering the previous scoring mark at Harbour Town Golf Links by one shot.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Verizon Heritage with 88 players (67%), compared to 16 for the nearest competitor. Seven of the top 10 finishers trusted Titleist golf balls for their success, including each of the top four. Titleist was also first in iron sets (41), wedges (128) and putters (52). Titleist was second in drivers (37) and fairway metals (43).
Titleist Brand Ambassador Scott Strange rallied on the back nine to post a final round 4-under 68 at the Volvo China Open, sealing a one-stroke victory. Strange began his final round four strokes off the pace, but three back-nine birdies gave him the winning total of 8-under 280. It's the second career victory for Strange, who won first time at last year's Celtic Manor Wales Open.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at The Volvo China Open with 105 players (68%), compared to 24 for the nearest competitor.
The winner won for the first time on the Champions Tour with a two-shot victory at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am at TPC Tampa Bay. He overcame three double bogeys with seven birdies in shooting a final round even-par 71. The three-time major winner sank a par putt on the 18th hole to end on 0-for-38 streak on the Champions Tour and win his first tournament since taking the 2002 MasterCard Colonial.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Outback Steakhouse Pro-Am with 53 players (70%), compared to 13 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in iron sets (18) and wedges (50).
Titleist Brand Ambassador WookSoon Kang secured his first win of the season on the Korean Tour, capturing the Tomato Savings Bank Open with a par on the third extra hole of a playoff. Kang forced the playoff with a birdie on the last hole to shoot a 2-under par 70, finishing at 8-under 280.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the event with 80 players (56%), compared to 25 for the nearest competitor.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Michael Hoey secured his maiden win on The European Tour, capturing the Estoril Open de Portugal with a par on the third extra hole of a playoff. Hoey surged to the top of the leaderboard in regulation with a final round 5-under 66 after starting the final round tied for 19th place, five shots off the lead. Both players finished on 7-under par 277.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the event with 95 players (63%), compared to 26 for the nearest competitor. The win is the 8th for Titleist golf ball players on the 2009 PGA European Tour, nearly three times the nearest competitor with 3.
The winner converted a 6-foot putt for eagle on the 72nd hole of the Kraft Nabisco Championship to capture her first major by one shot. It was the third career victory for the winner, whose previous best finish in a major was a tie for second in 2007. She closed with a 3-under par 69 to finish at 9-under 279.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Kraft Nabisco Championship with 64 players (66%), compared to 17 for the nearest competitor.
Titleist Brand Ambassador Michael Sim ran away from the pack at the inaugural Stonebrae Classic, which was contested at the TPC at San Francisco Bay. Sim fired a final round 7-under par 64 to finish with an 18-under total of 266, six strokes clear of two players. It marks the second career win for Sim, who also won the 2006 PalmettoPride Classic. It is his third top 10 finish in five events this year.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Stonebrae Classic with 92 players (64%), compared to 19 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in wedges (110) and putters (54), and second in drivers (23) and iron sets (29).
The winner shot a final round 6-under 66 to capture his first career victory at the KEB Bank Open. He was one shot clear of three players. Titleist was the most played golf ball at the KEB Open with 84 players, more than four times the nearest competitor with 20.
The winner converted a dramatic 15-foot putt for a birdie on the 72nd hole to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational. It was his first victory since returning from knee surgery after winning the U.S. Open. He closed with a 3-under 67 to finish at 5-under 275 total, one shot better than the overnight leader and matching his largest comeback on the PGA Tour of five strokes. It was the third time he has won at Bay Hill with a birdie on the 72nd hole, the most recent instance coming last year, when he made a 25-foot birdie on the final hole at Bay Hill for the win. He has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational six times, the third PGA Tour event he has won at least that often.
Of the ten players who tied for eighth or better at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, eight trusted a Titleist golf ball for their success. Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Arnold Palmer Invitational with 78 players (65%), compared to 16 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in iron sets (31), wedges (101) and putters (47), and second in drivers (29) and fairway metals (55).
Titleist Brand Ambassador Estanislao Goya of Argentina edged Callum Macaulay by one shot to capture the Madeira Islands Open in just his sixth PGA European Tour event. The 20-year old, who played on the European Challenge Tour last season, finished at 6-under par 278 for his first career victory.
Macaulay, who was playing in his fifth career European Tour event, birdied the last six holes and eight of his last nine for an inward 28. The 25-year old equalled the course record with a closing 7-under 64. Macaulay barely made the cut at 6-over par, before a third round 67 placed him into a tie for 10th entering the final round. He was 11 strokes back with nine holes to play en route to his spectacular runner-up finish.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the event with 106 players (74%), compared to 19 for the nearest competitor.
The winner won the Puerto Rico Open by one shot after sinking an 11-foot putt on the final hole. It marked the third career PGA TOUR victory for the winner, who finished at 14-under 274. Titleist Brand Ambassador Brett Quigley was among two players who tied for 2nd, just one shot back. Titleist Brand Ambassador Greg Chalmers was another shot behind in a tie for 4th.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Puerto Rico Open with 86 players (65%), compared to 25 for the nearest competitor. Of the 86 players who trusted a Titleist golf ball at the Puerto Rico Open, 39 played the New 2009 Pro V1x and 20 played the New 2009 Pro V1. Titleist was also first in iron sets (41), wedges (140) and putters (58). Titleist was second in drivers (37).
The winner captured the AT&T Champions Classic in a playoff for his first career Champions Tour crown. He parred the first extra hole to edge the runner-up. The winner followed up a second round 5-under 67 with a final round 6-under 66, to finish at 11-under 205 total. Titleist Brand Ambassador Jay Haas finished solo 3rd, one shot out of the playoff.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the AT&T Champions Classic with 49 players (62%) compared to 13 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in wedges (41).
The champion won the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship for the second time in four years with a 4-and-3 victory. He took the lead with a 6-foot birdie on the first hole of the 36-hole title match, and never trailed. He owned a 3-up lead after the morning round, then closed out the match with a 6-foot birdie on the 33rd hole. It was a relentless performance by the 31-year-old Australian, who ran his career record at the WGC-Accenture March Play Championship to 17-2, the highest winning percentage in tournament history.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Accenture Match Play Championship with 32 players, more than three times the nearest competitor with 9.
The champion birdied the final hole to edge fellow Australian and longtime Titleist Brand Ambassador Peter O'Malley by one shot to win the Moonah Classic. He closed with a 4-under 68 to finish at 9-under 279 at the event sanctioned by the Nationwide and Australasian tours, and earned full Nationwide Tour status for the rest of the season.
Presnell topped a leaderboard that included Titleist golf ball players among the top seven finishers. Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Moonah Classic with 108 players (69%), compared to 18 for the nearest competitor. Of the 108 players who trusted a Titleist golf ball at the Moonah Classic, 35 played the New 2009 Pro V1x and 23 played the New 2009 Pro V1. Titleist was also first in iron sets (48), wedges (156) and putters (52). Titleist was second in drivers (44).
The winner trusted a Vokey Design Spin Milled 60-L and Scotty Cameron Tour-only prototype putter to capture his second career victory at the rain-shortened AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. He finished the 54-hole event at 15-under 201.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am with 116 players (64%), compared to 27 for the nearest competitor. Of the 116 players who trusted a Titleist golf ball at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, 40 played the New 2009 Pro V1x and 27 played the New 2009 Pro V1. Titleist was also first in iron sets (51), wedges (167) and putters (74), and second in drivers (94).
Titleist Brand Ambassador Nick Watney made two birdies over the final three holes to capture the Buick Invitational by one shot for his second career PGA TOUR title. Watney knocked in a 40-foot birdie putt from the fringe on the par-3 16th, then completed his dramatic come-from-behind victory with a two-putt birdie on the 18th hole for the win. Watney closed with a 4-under 68 to finish with a 7-under 277 total, one shot ahead of the overnight leader.
Watney's win marks the fifth consecutive victory by a Titleist golf ball loyalist to start the 2009 PGA TOUR season, with 8 of the top 10 finishers at the Buick Invitational relying upon Titleist golf balls for their success. Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Buick Invitational with 102 players (65%), more than four times the nearest competitor with 25. Of the 102 players who trusted a Titleist golf ball at the Buick Invitational, 32 played the New 2009 Pro V1x and 22 played the New 2009 Pro V1. Titleist was also first in iron sets (47), wedges (158) and putters (65). Titleist was second in drivers (43) and fairway metals (62).
The winner parred the second hole of an all-Titleist golf ball playoff to win the Nationwide Tour's season-opening Panama Digicel Championship. It marked his fourth career Nationwide Tour victory, with both he and the runner-up finishing regulation at 7-under 273. The winner, who also won the 2005 Panama Championship, was the only player to shoot four consecutive rounds in the 60s, including a steady one-under final round 69.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Panama Championship with 88 players (67%), compared to 17 for the nearest competitor. Of the 88 players who trusted a Titleist golf ball at the Panama Championship, 31 played the New 2009 Pro V1x and 23 played the New 2009 Pro V1. Titleist was also first in wedges (110) and putters (59).
Titleist Brand Ambassador Rory McIlroy captured his first professional title in wire-to-wire fashion at the Dubai Desert Classic, securing the victory by one stroke. With four straight birdies on Sunday starting at the ninth hole, the 19-year-old Northern Irishman extended his lead to six strokes with six holes left to play. It was all the cushion he would need, ultimately finishing with a 2-under 70 for a 19-under 269 total.
It was another strong week for Titleist equipment players on the European Tour, with Brand Ambassadors Robert Karlsson and Martin Kaymer continuing their solid starts to the 2009 season with matching fourth place finishes, three shots behind McIlroy.
The win elevates McIlroy to 16th in the Official World Golf Ranking, and makes him the seventh youngest winner in European Tour history.
The winner secured his first career PGA TOUR title by capturing the 50th Bob Hope Classic relying upon the New 2009 Pro V1x golf ball and two Vokey Design wedges. He becomes the first player to win with the new model, and the third straight Titleist golf ball loyalist to win through the first three events on the 2009 PGA TOUR.
He finished the 90-hole event at 33-under 327, posting a 3-under 69 in a wind-swept final round. He was three shots clear of Titleist Brand Ambassador John Merrick and five clear of fourth round leader and Titleist Brand Ambassador Steve Stricker.
Overall, Titleist was first in iron sets (38), wedges (122) and putters (47), and second in drivers (29) and fairway metals (T-39).
While the season-opening Hawaii Swing came to a close, the momentum of Titleist continued. Titleist Brand Ambassadors posted a 1-2 finish at the Sony Open, as Zach Johnson fired four consecutive rounds in the 60's to edge Adam Scott by two shots.
Johnson closed with a 5-under 65 to finish at 15-under 265, for his fifth career PGA Tour title. Scott fired a final round 6-under 64. Johnson finished 6th at the season-opening, winners-only Mercedes-Benz Championship last week.
Of the 11 players who finished among the Top 10 and ties at the Sony Open in Hawaii, nine relied upon Titleist golf balls, including four who trusted the New 2009 Pro V1. In addition, six players who finished among the Top 10 and ties were full-line Titleist Brand Ambassadors.
Titleist was the most played golf ball at the Sony Open with 98 players (68%), compared to 18 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in iron sets (42), wedges (134) and putters (48). Titleist was second in drivers (37) and fairway metals (44).
The champion finished the final round the way he started, six shots clear of the 33-player winners-only field at the Mercedes-Benz Championship. With four straight birdies on the back nine, he posted a final round 5-under 68 to win the season-opening event in wire-to-wire fashion. The champion took the outright lead on the 14th hole of the opening round and never trailed the remainder of the tournament. He finished at 24-under 268, and advanced to No. 6 in the world following the win. It was the fifth PGA Tour victory for him, adding to his U.S. Open title in 2006 and a pair of World Golf Championships.
The champion birdied the final hole to capture the Joburg Open title, an event co-sanctioned by the PGA European Tour and South Africa's Sunshine Tour. His final round 5-under 66 gave him a 15-under 269 total.
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