News Summary
In a dramatic finish at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Russell Henley secured his first PGA Tour win since 2022, edging out Collin Morikawa by one stroke. Using trusty Titleist gear, Henley’s exceptional performance included a crucial hole-out eagle and a perfect mix of control and distance from his iron set. This victory marks a significant milestone in Henley’s career, as he ranks No. 7 in the world and showcases his emergence as an underrated player on the Tour.
Russell Henley Triumphs at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational
What a thrilling spectacle it was at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational where Russell Henley clinched a nail-biting victory over Collin Morikawa, narrowly edging him out by just one stroke! This event signifies a significant achievement for Henley as it marks his first victory on the PGA Tour since he celebrated his win at the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship. Golf fans everywhere are buzzing with excitement over this incredible comeback.
Henley’s Winning Equipment
The key to Henley’s sensational performance? His trusty Titleist equipment. Constantly loyal to his gear, he played with a set of Titleist T100 irons that he has depended on since his last victory. To top it off, he included a T200 4-iron in his bag, adding a touch of forgiveness for those longer shots that sometimes make all the difference.
Henley’s iron set featured the True Temper AMT White X100 shafts for the 4-6 clubs, while the 7-9 irons were complemented with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts. This combination offered him a perfect mix of control and distance that helped propel him to the top of the leaderboard.
To elevate his game even further, Henley brought some modern flair into his bag by recently switching to the Titleist GT3 driver. With hopes of achieving better control and spin consistency off the tee, he made a significant adjustment using the SureFit CG track on his driver to generate a fade bias just before the tournament—all of which paid off remarkably well!
Equipment Breakdown
For those gear enthusiasts out there, let’s take a peek into Henley’s arsenal that fueled his success:
- Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees) with Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.5 70 TX shaft
- Fairway Wood: Titleist GT3 (16.5 degrees) with Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.5 80 TX shaft
- Hybrid: Titleist TSi2 (21 degrees) with Mitsubishi MMT Hybrid 100 TX shaft
- Irons: Titleist T200 (4), T100 (5-6) with True Temper Dynamic Gold AMT Tour White X100 shafts, T100 (7-9) with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts
- Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48 degrees bent to 47, 50 bent to 51, 54 bent to 55, 60 degrees) with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shaft (48) and Dynamic Gold S400 shafts (50-60)
- Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 5
- Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Key Highlights from the Tournament
Throughout the tournament, Henley dazzled spectators with his exceptional skills, finishing T-5 in greens in regulation. One of his standout moments was a jaw-dropping hole-out eagle on the par-5 16th hole, which proved to be a crucial turning point that shot him up the leaderboard. He wrapped up his week with an impressive score of 11-under par 277, concluding with a solid final round of 2-under 70.
A Family Celebration
Following this heartfelt victory, Henley claimed the impressive title of being ranked No. 7 in the world. Not only does this win represent a pivotal milestone in his career, but it also showcases his ongoing emergence as one of the most underrated players on the Tour. The hard work he put in with putting instructor Phil Kenyon has clearly paid off, as Henley felt more comfortable and confident with his game.
Of course, sharing an accomplishment like this with loved ones adds even more joy to the moment. Henley’s family was on hand to witness this electrifying win, undoubtedly making this victory an even more emotional and memorable experience for him.
As we look ahead, this victory serves as a promising signal for Russell Henley’s future. With his game and equipment running on all cylinders, golf fans are eagerly anticipating what he will accomplish next!
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