22-year-old Callaway staffer Akshay Bhatia is in position for his 2nd career PGA TOUR win, and a coveted spot at Augusta next week. Plus, Odyssey wins at the the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, and Paradym Ai Smoke dominates the LPGA driver count. Check out our top stories this weekend.
Akshay Bhatia WITB: Valero Texas Open
Akshay’s equipment setup features all Callaway clubs and a Chrome Tour Golf Ball. Here’s what’s in his bag as he looks to close out a wire-to-wire win later today:
A Chrome Tour Golf Ball
Rogue ST MAX LS Driver (9°) – Fuji Ventus Black 7X Shaft
Paradym Ai Smoke MAX Fairway Wood (15°) – Fuji Ventus Black 8X Shaft
Apex UW (19°) – Fuji Ventus Black 10X Shaft
X Forged UT (21°) – KBS $-Taper 125 S+ Shaft
Apex TCB Irons (5-PW) – KBS $-Taper 125 S+ Shaft
Jaws Raw Wedges (50°, 54°, 60°) – KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 135 X Shafts
Odyssey Versa Jailbird 380 Broomstick Putter
Akshay has had a strong week from tee-to-green, and his iron play has especially stood out. Using his Chrome Tour Ball and Apex TCB Irons, Bhatia currently leads the field in approach to the green at a staggering +7.382 Strokes Gained through the first 54 holes.
Akshay has used a Chrome Tour Ball since the season-opening event at Kapalua, saying that he particularly likes the feel that he gets off the irons as well as the control that the ball provides him on approach shots and around the green. Chrome Tour is the new gold standard Tour ball for better players who want the best in distance and feel.
Every detail in Chrome Tour has been optimized, including the core that creates a spectacular balance of long distance and soft feel. The aerodynamic package is built for consistently stable ball flights in any condition. Additionally, better players can aggressively go after shots from added spin through the bag, while the cover system provides outstanding control and Tour-level feel.
Jailbird Momentum Continues
Akshay is also looking to add another win for our incredibly popular Jailbird lineup. His gamer Versa Jailbird 380 model is a Broomstick design that incorporates Odyssey’s Versa high contrast alignment in the distinct Jailbird shape. Our Ai-One Jailbird, new Ai-One Jailbird Cruiser and Jailbird 380 models are all in play at the Valero Texas Open this week, and Odyssey is the #1 Putter Brand at the event.
Other News: Odyssey Wins, Ai Smoke DominatesIn other news this week, the winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur gamed a White Hot OG Rossie while Odyssey was the most played putter brand at the event. On the LPGA Tour, Callaway was the most played driver and irons brand (while Odyssey was the #1 putter brand) at the star-studded match play event in Las Vegas.
