If you want to keep your keen eyes on particular golfers, make sure to add Bud Cauley to that list! If your question is, “Why would you say so?” the answer lies in Cauley’s stunning performance at The PLAYERS Championship. The golfer recorded 1 eagle, 7 birdies, and 2 bogeys in the third round—undoubtedly one of his strongest performances this season. So, what golf equipment makes this possible for him? Let’s quickly dig into it.
Take a look at his first Titleist product: the Titleist GT2 Driver. Priced at $649, this driver delivers stunning distance from any impact point, helping Cauley maximize his performance with its innovative design. The high-MOI driver ensures a consistently impressive launch and spin without sacrificing speed. Cauley uses a loft of 8.0°, with a length of 45.5″ and a lie angle of 58.5°. How about the fairway woods?
When it comes to his woods, Cauley chooses the Titleist TSi2 Fairway. The 15° loft option helps him deliver exceptional performance. With a deeper, lower CG, the club provides a consistently higher and faster launch, ensuring that every shot is both powerful and precise. The 177cc head size of the $299 fairway enhances control, making it easier for him to navigate the course. So, are there any hybrids in his bag? Yes!
The Titleist GT1 Hybrid features a loft of 20° and a lie angle of 57.5°, optimizing performance for Cauley’s moderate swing speed. The adjustable fore/aft spin control enables personalized tuning and is priced at $329. With a length of 40.5″, the hybrid combines enhanced sound and feel with cutting-edge technology, ensuring Cauley has an exceptional experience on the course. So, what’s next in his bag? It’s the irons!
By now, you’re seeing a pattern: Bud Cauley places his trust in Titleist products, including the Titleist T100 5-iron. Its refined, fully forged dual-cavity construction produces a more solid feel at impact and is priced at $1,800. What enhances control? It’s the CNC face milling process at work, which, combined with a lie angle of 62°, improves accuracy on the greens. A reliable choice indeed! What’s next? The new 620 MB irons, available in a set from 5-iron to 9-iron, offer enhanced performance. With reduced offset and progressive blade lengths, this set is priced at $1,400.
Get to know @BudCauley:
He grew up playing golf just 6 miles from TPC Sawgrass.
Named 2009 SEC Freshman of the Year.
Was Walker Cup teammates with Rickie Fowler.
In 2011, the 21-year-old had five top-15s in 11 starts to earn TOUR status right out of college. Only six other… pic.twitter.com/yvmo6Uyw1f
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 16, 2025
And just like that, we’ve covered Bud Cauley’s driver, woods, and irons! Now, let’s quickly go through his wedges and putters.
Bud Cauley’s wedges and putters in the 2025 season
The first Titleist wedges feature a 46° loft with a 10° bounce and F grind, priced at $189. Weighing D3, this wedge is ideal for precision shots around the greens. Similarly, the 56.14F and WedgeWorks 60L wedges help Cauley elevate his short game. The former provides versatility and control, making it an excellent choice for a variety of shots, while the WedgeWorks 60L excels at producing high, soft shots that help Cauley navigate tight lies. The WedgeWorks 60L comes for $225.
Next in line is the Scotty Cameron Putter! This deep-milled putter, crafted for the Tour, features a stunning chromatic bronze finish and weighs 350g. Additionally, the Newport-style head features a big tour dot, a crown, and a welded neck. It pairs with a Fujikura graphite shaft and is priced at $1,383.06.
And finally, we’re nearing the end of his bag! Like many other golfers, Cauley plays with the 2025 Pro V1 golf ball, which provides him with more opportunities to shoot lower scores by delivering increased speed off the tee, enhanced control with irons, and greater spin with wedges. It’s priced at $55 per dozen. Lastly, Bud Cauley carries all his gear in a Titleist Tour Bag, available for $625. The bag comes in black and white and features interior organization with apparel pockets!
So, what do you think? He has full support back home, but will his equipment help Cauley clinch a Top 10 finish at TPC Sawgrass?
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