News Summary
Russell Henley secured a thrilling win at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, edging out Collin Morikawa by just one stroke. This is Henley’s first PGA Tour victory since 2022, made possible by his trusty Titleist equipment, including T100 irons and a GT3 driver. With exceptional skill, he finished with an 11-under par score, highlighted by a crucial eagle on the 16th hole. Henley’s family celebrated his remarkable achievement, marking a bright future as he climbs the world rankings.
Russell Henley Triumphs at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational
In an electrifying finish at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational, Russell Henley secured a nail-biting victory over Collin Morikawa, edging him out by just one stroke. This marks a significant moment for Henley, as it is his first win on the PGA Tour since he clinched the title at the 2022 World Wide Technology Championship.
Henley’s Winning Equipment
The secret to Henley’s victorious performance? His trusty Titleist equipment. He played with a set of Titleist T100 irons, which he’s been loyal to since his last victory, complemented with a T200 4-iron for that extra bit of forgiveness on the longer shots. Henley’s iron set featured the True Temper AMT White X100 shafts for the 4-6 clubs, while the 7-9 irons came equipped with Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts, offering him the perfect blend of control and distance.
Henley also added a bit of modern flair to his bag with the Titleist GT3 driver. Having switched to this driver recently, he aimed for better control and spin consistency off the tee. Notably, he adjusted the SureFit CG track on his driver to create a delightful fade bias just before the tournament, a tactical move that paid off tremendously.
Equipment Breakdown
Let’s break down Henley’s entire bag for those gearheads out there:
- 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
During the tournament, Henley displayed exceptional skill, finishing T-5 in greens in regulation. Among his standout moments was a hole-out eagle on the par-5 16th hole, which proved crucial in catapulting him toward the top of the leaderboard. Henley ended the tournament with a total score of 11-under par 277 after a solid final round of 2-under 70.
A Family Celebration
Following this heartfelt victory, Henley earned the distinction of being ranked No. 7 in the world. This win not only signifies an important milestone in his career but also emphasizes his status as one of the most underrated players on the Tour. Feeling comfortable with his game, Henley acknowledged that his hard work with putting instructor Phil Kenyon has greatly improved his play.
Of course, an accomplishment like this holds even more weight when shared with loved ones. Henley’s family was there to witness his thrilling win, which undoubtedly added an emotional touch to an impressive achievement.
This week’s victory paints a bright future for Russell Henley as he continues to hit stride with his game and equipment. Golf fans can’t wait to see what he will do next!
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