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Ever wondered what clubs a Major champion swings? You are about to find out as we provide a glimpse into Davis Love III WITB. We will show you the driver, fairway wood, hybrid, irons, wedges, and putter that the 1997 PGA Championship winner uses on the Champions Tour.
Senior Golf Source founder Erin Blakely caught up with Love’s long-time caddie, Jeff Weber, at the recent Chubb Classic to sneak a peak of his setup. Davis carries an eclectic variety of brands, including Titleist, Callaway, Srixon, and Cleveland.
What clubs does Davis Love III use?
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Velocore Red (6.5)
3 Wood: Callaway Epic Flash (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X EvenFlow Blue
3 Hybrid: Srixon ZX (19 Degrees)
Irons: Srixon ZX7 MKII (4 – Pw) w/Steel Shafts
Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 Tour Back (50, 54, 60 degrees)
Putter: Odyssey AI-One #7
Golf Shoe Brand: Foot Joy
Training Aid (Shown): Randy Myers Stretching Pole
Davis Love III WITB Quick Facts Table
| Category | Quick Facts Summary |
|---|---|
| Birthday | April 13, 1964 |
| Birthplace | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Age | 59 |
| Year Turned Pro | 1985 |
| Tournament Wins | 37 |
| Major Wins | 1 (1997 PGA Championship) |
| Career Earnings | $45,993,502 |
| Senior Ranking | 67 |
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Driver
Titleist TSR3 Driver
10° Loft
The twenty-one-time PGA Tour winner relies on the aerodynamic, fast, and long Titleist TSR3 off the tee. Davis carries a 10-degree model but it is strengthened by 0.75 degrees to encourage slightly lower flight and more roll after it lands.
The TSR3 is incredibly forgiving for a player-preferred shape and worked well for my mid-handicap skills. However, it launches lower than the TSR1 driver, which is something to keep in mind for seniors who prefer more height on their ball flight.
PROS
- Fast, aerodynamic clubhead
- Forgiving
- Adjustable hosel
- Outstanding feel
CONS
- Premium price
- Launches lower than the TSR1
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Fairway Wood
Callaway Epic Flash – 3 Wood
15° Loft
The 2016 Ryder Cup captain switches to Callaway for his only fairway wood, a 15-degree Epic Flash. Although the fairway wood has an adjustable hosel, he maintains the factory settings on the club and enjoys its higher ball flight, leniency, and forgiveness from the fairway.
The Epic Flash is an older model fairway wood, which is why there are predominantly pre-owned options floating around the market. This makes them an affordable alternative to new, premium fairway metals, and the forgiveness and consistency of the club is perfect for mid and high-handicap golfers.
PROS
- Affordable
- Generates impressive ball speed
- Launches high
- Suits the average golfer
CONS
- Only pre owned-models on the market
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Hybrid
Srixon ZX – 3 Hybrid
19° Loft
The five-time Golf World Cup winner shows transitions from fairway woods to irons with the compact Srixon ZX hybrid. It is smaller and contains less offset than most hybrids, as Srixon crafted it for skilled golfers seeking more control on long approach shots.
The reduced offset in the club allows low handicappers and pros to put curve onto the ball, providing more shot-making options. While the Srixon Zx offers the forgiveness every golfer desires, mid and high-handicappers might prefer more offset to lower the risk of slices.
PROS
- Fast, forgiving clubface
- High ball flight
- Workable flight
- Affordable
CONS
- It is not as slice-resistant as offset hybrids
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Irons
Srixon ZX7 MK ii Irons
(4 – PW irons)
The golfer with a highway named after him changes brands for his iron play. He relies on the smooth feel and crisp acoustics of the Srixon ZX7 MKii range for approach shots. The blades are marginally more compact and contain less offset than the ZX5 MKii irons.
Davis recorded 68.18% greens in regulation (GIR) in 2023, which is well off his best. He might have hit more greens if he played the forgiving ZX5 MKii irons. These are more forgiving and better suited to the average senior golfer.
PROS
- Smooth feel
- Promotes workable flight
- Compact shape
- Crisp acoustics
CONS
- Not as forgiving as ZX5 MKii irons
- Moderately expensive
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Golf Wedges
Cleveland RTX 6 Tour Rack Wedges
50°, 54°, 60°
Love III will need to sharpen his greenside play in 2024 if he is to break his trophy duck after posting a 59.52% scrambling return. The six-time Ryder Cup alumnus stays with the Dunlop company for his wedge play but swaps Srixon for Cleveland.
Davis carries a 50, 54, and 60-degree Cleveland RTX 6 Tour Rack wedges, which are a gorgeous creation. They look slick, generate outstanding spin, and are available in three sole grinds to cater to all attack angles and turf conditions. However, they are not as forgiving as a Cleveland Smart Sole 4.0 wedge but are far more versatile.
PROS
- Optimized spin
- Slick look
- Available in 3 sole grinds
- Small profile
CONS
- Expensive for a wedge
- Less forgiving than the Smart Sole 4.0 range.
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Putter
Odyssey Toulon Garage Palm Beach Putter
Putter
The six-time Presidents Cup representative closed out 2023 with a 1.804 putting average, which he achieved by stroking the Odyssey Toulon Garage Palm Beach putter. Love III turns to the Palm Beach flat stick for its unmatched feel, smooth roll, and forgiveness across the putter face.
The mallet design is a suitable choice for amateur seniors who tend to strike the ball out of the heel or the toe. Its optimized head weighting improves the stability of the clubface at contact and expands the sweet spot. The result is a clean rolling putt on most attempts despite off-center hits.
PROS
- Wide sweet spot
- Promotes smooth, consistent roll
- Rich, black finish
- Bold alignment aid
CONS
- Difficult putter to source
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Final Thoughts
Our Davis Love III WITB shows a rather traditional setup, minimizing the use of long clubs in favor of a robust wedge selection. The Charlotte native only has a driver, 3 wood, and 3 hybrid at the top of the bag, leaving space for a gap, sand, and lob wedge in the bag.
The one-time Major champion has struggled to find the form that elevated him to prominence in the nineties and early 2000s. After only one event in 2024, Davis has done more this season than he did all of 2023, already claiming a top-ten finish at the Chubb Classic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Davis Love III in the Golf Hall of Fame?
Yes, the World Golf Hall of Fame inducted Davis Love III in 2017 in a ceremony in Charlotte, North Carolina. His achievements in golf include one major championship, six Ryder and Presidents Cup appearances, and 21 PGA Tour victories.
What happened to Davis Love on CBS?
After a brief run on the golf commentary team at CBS, Davis Love left because he wanted to play competitive golf again. Love III realized he had a lot more golf left in him because he was only 52.
How many times has Davis Love III won the Heritage?
Davis Love III has won the Heritage Classic five times more than any other player in its history. Love III has two more victories than the second-placed Hale Irwin.
When did Davis Love House Burn Down?
Davis Love III’s house on St Simons Island burned down on March 27, 2020, in the midst of the Pandemic. Love and his wife, Robin, evacuated moments before their house was raised to the ground.
