Thanks to Patty Tavatanakit‘s clutch 25-footer on the 16th hole and Jake Knapp‘s tough up-and-down for birdie on the 17th, the pair of UCLA alums won the Grant Thornton Invitational won Sunday by one shot after a 65 in modified four-ball.
Take a closer look at the gear each of them used for the team win including Tavatanakit’s Scotty Cameron putter and Knapp’s PXG and Titleist Vokey wedges.
Patty Tavatanaki
Driver: Titleist TSR2, 8.0-degree (Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Blue 50 S)
Mitsubishi Chemical Tensei 1K Pro Blue Wood Shaft
Introducing the Mitsubishi Chemical TENSEI 1K Pro Blue Wood Shaft – the epitome of performance and innovation. This remarkable shaft builds upon the success of its predecessors, CK Blue and AV Blue, to bring you the ultimate golfing experience.
The TENSEI 1K Pro Blue is crafted with super-premium 1K Carbon Fiber, ensuring unparalleled stability during your swing. Its proprietary Xlink Tech Resin System strengthens the shaft and enhances feel. With a firmer handle section, this shaft provides exceptional stability and feel in the butt section, enabling increased activity in the tip section for heightened ball speed.
Key technology features of the TENSEI 1K Pro Blue include super premium 1K Carbon Fiber for swing stability, Xlink Tech Resin System for strength and weight reduction, and MR70 technology for durability. Its high modulus 46t bias plies reduce torque, while low resin content prepreg enhances lightweight and feel. The addition of Boron in the tip section offers stability and compression strength for long-lasting performance.
The TENSEI 1K Pro Blue’s enhanced stiffness profile precisely controls shaft curvature, maximizing head speed for improved club performance. Elevate your game with the Mitsubishi Chemical TENSEI 1K Pro Blue Wood Shaft and experience unrivaled power and control on the fairway.
Adding Vokey Design® SM10 Wedges to your bag opens a world of scoring opportunities. Between the crisp contact, optimal flighting, incredible spin – and those magical Bob Vokey grinds – they give you everything you need to grow your short game skill. From the simple to the sensational, SM10 are made to make great shots happen.
Improved Flighting & Feel
Get lower, more attacking flight in a wedge that feels amazingly solid at impact with SM10. A precise shift in the center of gravity gives you even more control and stability for greater confidence over every shot.
Ultimate Shot Versatility
Your swing is unique and requires the right tools. Finding your ideal mix of grinds will provide you with flawless contact and maximum versatility so you can be prepared for everything the course demands.
Mini driver: PXG Secret Weapon, 13-degree (Project X HZRDUS T1100 95 6.5)
5-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 18-degree (Project X HZRDUS T1100 95 6.5)
Irons: PXG 0317 ST 4-PW (KBS Tour C-Taper 130 X)
PXG 0317 T Custom Irons
Meet the ultimate tour performance players iron. PXG 0317 T Irons are built for highly skilled golfers craving workability with a boost of forgiveness. With a hollow-bodied design and stabilizing S COR™ polymer core, these irons increase spin performance, improve distance control and overall consistency. The compact head shape has a slightly larger profile for enhanced MOI and mishit forgiveness.
XTREME SHOT MAKING
Small workable club head design increases the player’s control over the clubface.
HIGH SPIN PERFORMANCE
Proprietary S COR™ material increases stability and limits face movement during impact which produces higher spin rate performance.
SUPERIOR DISTANCE CONTROL
Thin face hollow bodied construction delivers very consistent distance control for highly skilled players.
EXCELLENT SOUND AND FEEL
3X Forged 8620 soft carbon steel
Wedges: PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy II 52-10, Titleist Vokey Design SM9 56-10S, WedgeWorks 60-T (KBS Tour C-Taper 130 X (52, 56), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125 (60))
PXG Sugar Daddy III Custom Wedge
Artfully engineered for versatility, customization, and insane accuracy across all playing conditions. PXG 0311 Sugar Daddy III Wedges are 3X forged, 100% CNC milled, and feature three innovative sole designs to allow players to find their perfect fit while experiencing the quality and precision only PXG can deliver. Available right and left-handed in both Chrome and Xtreme Dark finish.
BENEFITS
Versatility
Outstanding Control
Customization
Innovative Adjustability
Unmatched Precision
Adding Vokey Design® SM10 Wedges to your bag opens a world of scoring opportunities. Between the crisp contact, optimal flighting, incredible spin – and those magical Bob Vokey grinds – they give you everything you need to grow your short game skill. From the simple to the sensational, SM10 are made to make great shots happen.
Improved Flighting & Feel
Get lower, more attacking flight in a wedge that feels amazingly solid at impact with SM10. A precise shift in the center of gravity gives you even more control and stability for greater confidence over every shot.
Ultimate Shot Versatility
Your swing is unique and requires the right tools. Finding your ideal mix of grinds will provide you with flawless contact and maximum versatility so you can be prepared for everything the course demands.
Jack Hirsh is the Associate Equipment Editor at GOLF. A Pennsylvania native, Jack is a 2020 graduate of Penn State University, earning degrees in broadcast journalism and political science. He was captain of his high school golf team and recently returned to the program to serve as head coach. Jack also still *tries* to remain competitive in local amateurs. Before joining GOLF, Jack spent two years working at a TV station in Bend, Oregon, primarily as a Multimedia Journalist/reporter, but also producing, anchoring and even presenting the weather. He can be reached at jack.hirsh@golf.com.
