Tom Kim is set to finally make his TGL debut! The Korean national’s appearance in the indoor league is highly anticipated by the fans. After Jupiter Links GC’s disastrous first match, everyone was hoping Kim would replace Kevin Kisner on the course. Unfortunately, that was not the case as Max Homa has been benched for their 2nd match in TGL. And it’s bound to be an exciting contest against Rory McIlroy and Boston Common Golf.
But how is Tom Kim planning to overcome the challenges of McIlroy, Keegan Bradley, and Adam Scott? Coming off two disappointing performances on the PGA Tour, he has a lot to prepare for his first simulation golf match. The Korean golfer also needs to ensure that he has the right set of clubs for his TGL debut. So let’s take a look at what he is carrying in his golf bag!
Tom Kim’s unwavering trust in Titleist
Tom Kim’s golf bag is dominated by Titleist clubs, with the majority of his equipment coming from the brand. According to the GolfWRX website, Kim uses the 9° Titleist GT3 driver off the tee, a club that helps him tackle various challenges with precision. Known for his accuracy, Kim benefits from the GT3’s range and directional control, ensuring his shots are both long and straight. The driver is priced at $649 online.
The only exception in Kim’s bag is the TaylorMade Qi10 3-wood, which is known for its forgiving nature and ability to deliver long, accurate shots. As one of the top 3-woods on the market, it’s priced at $499.99. Additionally, Kim carries the 21° Titleist TSR3 long iron, another club designed for golfers with a consistent strike pattern, helping them achieve long-distance drives. The Titleist TSR3 is available for $449.00.
For his irons, Kim has two Titleist sets: the Titleist T100 and T200. The T100 irons are known for their forgiveness and precision, making them ideal for golfers seeking accuracy and control. Kim carries the 5-9 set of the T100, with each club priced at $200, bringing the total for this set to $1000. On the other hand, Kim also has the Titleist T200 4-iron in his bag, which offers more lift and forgiveness, priced at $200. There are a few more clubs that Kim prefers to use on roughs, bunkers, and greens. Let’s explore the pieces.
Clubs Kim relies on for his final strokes.
Tom Kim goes back to the Titleist brand for his rack of wedges. He has 3 versions of the Titleist Vokey Design SM10; the 46-10F, 50-12F, and 54-14F. This is an incredibly solid series of wedges that gives the player a lot of control and incredible accuracy off their strokes. Each of these clubs comes at about $189, making it $567 in total.
Alternatively, also carries the 60-L Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks Proto. This club is ideally used for strokes that require more bounce to hit precision shots towards the hole. It can be purchased for $225 in digital stores. The last piece in Tom Kim’s bag is the Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype. The putter is highly modifiable, which allows the golfer to adjust it perfectly according to their requirement.
The club also has optimized weight distribution and a wide frame that make it quite forgiving. The putter comes at a hefty price of $3,000. Kim also uses the Titleist Pro V1x to go with his clubs. His choice of grips is the Golf Pride MCC. Do you think these clubs would be ideal for Tom Kim to help Tiger Woods & the Jupiter Links GC win their first TGL match? Share your views in the comments section.
The post Tom Kim WITB January 2025: PGA Tour Pro’s Golf Essentials for TGL Debut Explored appeared first on EssentiallySports.