Two players, one trophy, and a slew of clutch saves. See the clubs that propelled Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry to victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.”
McIlroy and Lowry clinch victory at Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a stellar performance.
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry clinched victory in their PGA TOUR team debut at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a stellar 4-under round of 68 on Sunday, sealing the win with a playoff hole. Let’s take a closer look at the clubs that propelled them to success at TPC Louisiana:
**Rory McIlroy:**
– **Driver:** Rory trusted the TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees) paired with a Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X shaft to drive him to success.
– **3-wood:** His TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees) wood, complemented by a Fujikura Ventus Black 8 X shaft, proved crucial in navigating the course.
– **5-wood:** Rory relied on the TaylorMade Qi10 (18 degrees) wood, powered by a Fujikura Ventus Black 9 X shaft, for added versatility.
– **Irons:** His iron game was solid with TaylorMade Proto (4) and TaylorMade Rors Proto (5-9) irons, featuring Project X 7.0 shafts for precision.
– **Wedges:** Around the greens, Rory utilized a combination of TaylorMade MG4 and Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks wedges, paired with Project X shafts.
– **Putter:** The TaylorMade Spider Tour X3 putter, equipped with a SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Tour grip, helped Rory sink crucial putts.
– **Ball:** Rory’s choice was the 2024 TaylorMade TP5x ball, providing the performance he needed on every shot.
**Shane Lowry:**
– **Driver:** Shane opted for the Srixon ZX5 Mk II (8.5 degrees) driver, outfitted with a Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX shaft, for maximum distance off the tee.
– **5-wood:** His TaylorMade Stealth Plus (18 degrees) wood, combined with a Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 X shaft, offered versatility in various course conditions.
– **Irons:** Shane’s iron setup included the Srixon ZX Utility (3), Srixon ZX5 Mk II (4, 5), and Srixon ZX7 Mk II (6-PW) irons, featuring a mix of Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X and KBS Tour 130 X shafts for consistency.
– **Wedges:** Around the greens, Shane relied on Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Tour Rack and Cleveland RTX Full Face wedges, with KBS Tour Wedge X Black shafts.
– **Putter:** Shane trusted the TaylorMade Spider Tour Z putter, enhanced with a SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol 1.0 grip, for precision on the greens.
– **Ball:** Shane’s ball of choice was the Srixon Z-Star XV, providing the performance and control needed for his game.
With their skillful play and reliable equipment, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry emerged victorious, showcasing their prowess as a formidable team on the PGA TOUR stage.
