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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy lead mini driver trend on PGA Tour

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy lead mini driver trend on PGA Tour

Summary

As the 2026 PGA Tour season progresses, players are increasingly opting for mini drivers over traditional drivers. Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy are notable proponents of this trend, which has seen nine players in the top 50 adopting mini drivers, reflecting a strategic shift due to course conditions and the need for greater accuracy. The transition toward this equipment choice illustrates a broader focus on consistency among players as they prepare for the BMW Championship at Bellerive Country Club. With the Tour Championship at East Lake on the horizon, the effectiveness of these new clubs will be further tested in competitive play.

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By the Numbers

•Nine players in the top 50 now use mini drivers, a rise from last year.
•Mini drivers offer a blend of distance and control, suitable for tight courses.
•Scotty Cameron putters remain popular, with 17 in use at the BMW Championship.
•The trend towards mini drivers indicates a broader shift in elite player preferences.
•The BMW Championship will test the effectiveness of this equipment trend.

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12:35 AMYahoo Sports — World No. 1 Leads PGA Tour’s 2026 Mini Driver Surge

What they're saying

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Top 50 PGA Tour players are ditching traditional drivers for mini drivers in 2026, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy leading the charge.
— Yahoo Sports

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