Keegan Bradley, that ever-tenacious Srixon stalwart, delivered a masterclass in persistence and precision this past Sunday, snatching victory at the BMW Championship like a dog with a bone.
His first win of the season, this latest notch on his belt not only marks his seventh career PGA TOUR title but also his second triumph at this very event.
It’s the kind of performance that makes you want to double-check that you haven’t accidentally tuned into a highlights reel of the Bradley greatest hits.
Now, Bradley didn’t just stroll into the BMW Championship; he was the last man in, barely making the field.
But once he got his spikes in the turf, he played as if he was the man everyone else needed to beat.
It was a stunning display of consistency, especially considering he set the pace right from the start with a sizzling 6-under 66 on Thursday. And once he was atop the leaderboard, he wasn’t about to budge.
Bradley’s success was largely down to his iron play—absolutely exceptional throughout the tournament.
He wielded his Srixon irons like a maestro conducting a symphony, and the stats back it up.
He ranked second in strokes gained on approach, and when the wind picked up and the altitude made the ball do strange things at Castle Pines Golf Club, Bradley hit 73.61% of greens in regulation. No mean feat, I assure you.
When the dust settled, Bradley was 12-under par, one stroke clear of the nearest competitor. After holing his final putt, Bradley typically understated, remarked, “We did it. It was a battle all day.”
That might be the understatement of the season. “It shows you why you have to grind it out every week because you never know how fast it can switch. Now I go to Atlanta with a chance to win the FedExCup.”
And off to Atlanta he goes, sitting pretty in fourth place for the Tour Championship at East Lake.
Suddenly, Bradley has a very real shot at taking home the FedExCup, which is, let’s face it, the golfing equivalent of finding a winning lottery ticket on the fairway.
As if his victory wasn’t enough reason to celebrate, Bradley’s win also puts Srixon and Cleveland Golf in the limelight, giving them back-to-back wins in the playoffs after Hideki Matsuyama’s recent triumph at the FedEx St. Jude Championship.
It’s a great time to be associated with those brands, and Bradley’s performance is a shining example of what top-notch gear can do when paired with sheer determination.
Keegan Bradley’s WITB:
For those of you who like to geek out over equipment, here’s what Bradley used to dismantle Castle Pines:
- Srixon ZX5 Mk II Irons (3i, 4i, 5i)
- Srixon ZX7 Mk II Irons (6i-9i)
- Srixon Z-Forged II Irons (PW)
- Cleveland Golf RTX ZipCore Wedges (52°, 58°)
- Srixon Z-STAR DIAMOND Golf Ball
It’s clear that Bradley’s iron play was a crucial part of his success, and the Srixon ZX Mk II Irons were his weapon of choice, proving once again that the right gear can make all the difference.
For more on the Srixon ZX Mk II Irons, feel free to head over to us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.
