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Tony Finau notched a come-from-behind victory at the 3M Open for his third PGA TOUR title. Here’s a look inside his bag. Driver: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D Limited 70 TX 3-wood: Callaway Rogue ST (14 degrees) Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana D Limited 80 TX Irons: Nike Vapor Fly Pro (3), Ping Blueprint (4-PW) Shafts: Graphite Design Tour AD DI 105 X (3), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus 3 Tour 120 TX (4-PW) Wedges: Ping Glide 4.0 (50-12, 56-12), WedgeWorks Proto (60-T) Shafts: Nippon N.S. Tour Only WV 125 S (50-56), Nippon N.S. Pro Wedge 125 S (60) Putter: Ping PLD Anser 2 prototype Grip: Garsen Golf Quad Pro Ball: Titleist Pro V1 Left Dot Grips: Lamkin UTx

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It is often said that the PGA TOUR chases the sun, but contrary to popular belief, not every round is met with warm and sunny weather. From light sprinkles to sideways rain showers, TOUR players have to perform at their very best in a variety of challenging conditions. Keeping this in mind, FootJoy’s goal for its new collection of rain gear is to make every day playable for pros and amateurs alike. From insulated waterproof jackets designed for harsh weather to breathable and lightweight protection for warm conditions, FootJoy’s latest rainwear lineup is ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at it. DryJoys® Select LS Historically, waterproof fabrics have served the primary purpose of keeping players dry. This waterproof protection has often come with a compromise, though. A lack of breathability has trapped body heat causing players to feel hot and sticky, especially in warm conditions. As a result, many players have opted to get wet rather than slip-on waterproofs. To address this, FootJoy has introduced the new DryJoys Select LS jackets, half-zips, and pants. Specially engineered from a cutting edge Japanese fabrication, the DryJoys Select LS products are the lightest, most breathable, and most waterproof garments FootJoy has ever created. Validated by world-class players like Webb Simpson, the DryJoys Select LS features a 2.5 layer construction that reduces weight while still providing a full range of motion. “I played through some of the most challenging weather conditions of my career at this year’s Open Championship,� said Webb Simpson. “Blustery winds and rain coming from every direction, but the new Select LS delivered the protection I needed and kept me focused on my next shot.� The fabric is perfect for early Fall rain showers. It weighs less than a typical golf shirt while still providing complete waterproof protection. It also offers a soft, quiet, and flexible feel with an abundance of stretch. FJ HydroKnit™ The function of a rain jacket fused with the feel of a mid-layer. That is the idea behind the innovative FJ HydroKnit. This is easily the most versatile outerwear piece FootJoy has created and it has fooled a few TOUR players along the way. “When I first picked it up I thought it was a mid-layer,� said Rafa Cabrera Bello. “The stretch is incredible which allows me the full range of motion that I need, and it’s waterproof.� In creating FJ HydroKnit, FootJoy combined a durable water repellent (DWR) face coating with breathable fabrics. This construction forces water to bead up and prevents the outer layer from becoming saturated. Beneath the outer shell, a 3-Layer Bonded Face Lamination eliminates any water going through the garment and is 100% windproof. The versatility of FJ HydroKnit means it is the only layering piece players need from the first tee to the eighteenth hole. DryJoys® Tour LTS and FJ HydroLite™ Rounding out FootJoy’s comprehensive collection of rain gear is the DryJoys Tour LTS and FJ HydroLite. Both are breathable and offer 100% waterproof protection, but they were created for different conditions. Cool and rainy weather see players slipping on the insulated DryJoys Tour LTS while the feathery HydroLite is the perfect choice for Summer showers.

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SILVIS, Ill. – After tying for second and watching friend Matthew Wolff capture his first PGA TOUR title at the 3M Open in Minnesota, Collin Morikawa came to the John Deere Classic more certain than ever that he could win. After shooting a bogey-free 65 on Saturday to reach 12-under-par and get within shouting distance of the leaders with just 18 holes remaining, he is close to turning those feelings of readiness into reality. “I know Matt pretty well,â€� Morikawa said coming into the Deere. “I know Cameron Champ pretty well. Obviously, (they) won pretty quickly. I think it does help to know that we can go and our games have translated, but I think I’ve already proven to myself that I can come out here and play with these guys.â€� Morikawa, who spent three weeks as the world’s No. 1-ranked amateur in 2018, is making just his sixth TOUR start as a pro. He has now shot in the 60s in 10 of his last 12 rounds, and under par in 11 of his last 12. He earned Special Temporary Membership on TOUR with his T2 at the 3M, meaning he can accept unlimited sponsor exemptions, but is still trying to secure his full status. “I mean, it’s a cool feeling being a part-time PGA TOUR member,â€� he said. “But, obviously, the goal coming into this summer was to earn a full card for next year. We’re almost there.â€� As with Wolff, Morikawa turned pro with big expectations. He was only 19 and still an amateur when he contended in the 2016 Air Capital Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour, dazzling with rounds of 63-63 on the weekend. So far, his play on the PGA TOUR has been more of the same. He finished T14 at the RBC Canadian Open, T35 at the U.S. Open, and T36 at the Travelers Championship before his near-miss at the 3M, where he birdied six holes on his inward nine on Sunday. The former Cal Bears golfer has enjoyed another great ball-striking week at TPC Deere Run, and was third in Strokes Gained: Tee to Green as the leaders toured the course Saturday afternoon. Only his short game has held him back in the Quad Cities; he was 68th in SG: Putting. “It’s been like that kind of throughout this entire summer,â€� Morikawa said after his third round. “I’m still kind of working on some putting things, but I’m hitting some good lines on my putts, and obviously when I get them close, I’m able to drop a few, so we’ve just got to keep that up for tomorrow and, obviously, (get) a few more drop outside of that.â€�

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