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Scottie Scheffler's putter change influences PGA Tour players' decisions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 12:30 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Scottie Scheffler's putter change influences PGA Tour players' decisions

Summary

Scottie Scheffler's switch to a TaylorMade mallet putter in 2024 significantly boosted his performance, leading to nine wins that year and six in 2025. Other PGA Tour players, inspired by his success, have attempted similar changes, but results have varied. Ludvig Aberg's switch did not yield improvement as expected, and Brooks Koepka struggled with the fit of the same mallet. Scheffler's decision raises questions about the suitability of equipment changes across different players. The PGA Tour continues to observe the effects of Scheffler's influence as players adapt their strategies and tools.

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By the Numbers

•Scheffler won nine times in 2024 after changing his putter.
•Players like Aberg and Koepka have struggled with similar equipment changes.
•Aberg's performance declined after switching to a mallet putter.
•Scheffler's success sparked a rush for mallet putters among his peers.
•Players continue to evaluate the impact of their equipment choices.

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What they're saying

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Scottie Scheffler made a decision in 2024 that completely changed the trajectory of his career. He was always known as an elite ball striker with incredible potential, but one glaring weakness in his game: his putting.
— Yahoo Sports

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