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Lucas Glover WITB (16th March, 2025) - What's In The Bag? The Player's Championship @ TPC Sawgrass

The Srixon ZXi "Diamond" is built for workability, and when paired with the Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X shaft, it gives him the stability to shape shots and keep the ball in play

May 23, 2025

Who is Lucas Glover?

Lucas Glover is the embodiment of the phrase "quietly brilliant." He doesn’t seek the limelight, he doesn’t engage in Twitter beefs, and he definitely doesn’t flash any Bryson-esque gym selfies. Instead, he’s been grinding away on the PGA Tour since the early 2000s, racking up wins and somehow surviving one of the most painful yips stories in golf history. If golf were a movie, Glover would be the character who quietly saves the day while everyone else is too busy grandstanding.

Born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1979, Glover was a standout golfer from a young age. He played collegiate golf at Clemson University, where he racked up accolades like they were going out of style. By 2003, he made the jump to professional golf and, six years later, delivered the performance of his life, winning the 2009 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black—a course so brutally difficult it makes grown men cry.

The victory should have cemented Glover as one of the game’s greats, but instead, he found himself fighting an opponent more relentless than Tiger in his prime: the putter yips. For years, his putting stroke looked more like he was trying to fend off an angry squirrel than sink a four-footer. It got so bad that he eventually ditched conventional putters altogether and went full broomstick mode—an unorthodox but career-saving switch that has reignited his game in recent years.

Now, in his 40s, Glover is experiencing a renaissance. In 2023, he won back-to-back events on the PGA Tour, proving that you can teach an old dog new tricks—especially if those tricks involve anchoring a putter against your chest and draining everything in sight. Heading into The Players Championship, Glover is once again a legitimate threat, and golf fans everywhere are here for the comeback story.

Lucas Glover’s Golf Bag & Equipment

Driver: Srixon ZXi “Diamond” LS 10.5° – Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X Shaft
Glover’s driver setup is all about maximizing accuracy while keeping some pop off the tee. The Srixon ZXi "Diamond" is built for workability, and when paired with the Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X shaft, it gives him the stability to shape shots and keep the ball in play.

3 Wood: Ping G440 Max 15° – Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X Shaft
When he’s not launching his driver, Glover reaches for the Ping G440 Max 3-wood, a club that offers forgiveness and power, making it ideal for tight fairways and long par 5s.

5 Wood: Ping G440 Max 19° – Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X Shaft
Because hybrids are for people who enjoy things too easy, Glover sticks with a trusty 5-wood. This club provides extra launch and spin control for those critical long approaches.

Irons: Srixon ZX5 MK II (4), ZX7 MK II (5-PW) – True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Shafts
A mix of Srixon ZX5 MK II and ZX7 MK II irons means Glover has both forgiveness and precision in his approach game. With the True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts, his ball-striking remains as pure as ever.

Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack 52° (10M), 56° (12F), 60° (12F) – True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 Shafts
Glover’s short game relies on Cleveland’s RTX 6 ZipCore wedges, giving him the versatility to handle any situation around the greens.

Putter: LAB Mezz.1 Max Broomstick
The putter that saved his career. After years of struggling with the yips, Glover made the switch to the LAB Mezz.1 Max Broomstick and never looked back. Now, his putting stroke is rock solid, and he’s draining clutch putts like it’s 2009 all over again.

Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV
A premium ball that matches his precision and feel around the greens.

Grips: Golf Pride V55 Cord
Because even legends need a reliable grip on things.

Lucas Glover’s Biography & Players Championship Performances

Lucas Glover has had a love-hate relationship with The Players Championship. While TPC Sawgrass has humbled many a golfer, Glover’s steady ball-striking has allowed him to hang around leaderboards over the years. His best finishes have come when his putter hasn’t completely abandoned him, which, unfortunately, has been a rare occurrence until recently.

With his career resurgence, 2024 could be the year he finally conquers the Stadium Course. His elite iron play makes him a perfect fit for Sawgrass, where precise approach shots are rewarded, and his newfound confidence on the greens means he’s no longer just hoping for two-putts.

It’s impossible to talk about Glover’s career without mentioning the way he’s turned things around. For years, his name was synonymous with putting struggles, but now he’s an inspiration for every golfer who has ever stood over a four-footer and thought, “Please, not again.” The broomstick putter may not be pretty, but neither is missing cuts due to shaky hands.

Heading into The Players, Glover is a dark horse contender, but one who’s already proven he can hang with the best. With his elite tee-to-green game, steady demeanor, and newfound confidence with the broomstick, don’t be surprised if he’s lurking near the top of the leaderboard come Sunday.

Driver: Srixon ZXi “Diamond’ LS 10.5°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X shaft

3 Wood: Ping G440 Max 15°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X shaft

5 Wood: Ping G440 Max 19°, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X shaft

Irons: Srixon ZX5 MK II (4), ZX7 MK II (5-PW), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts

Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack 52° (10M), 56° (12F), 60° (12F), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts

Putter: LAB Mezz.1 Max Broomstick

Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV

Grips: Golf Pride V55 Cord

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