Full Bag of Bridgestone Powers Kuchar to #1 Spot in Playoffs
COVINGTON, GA – Just one week after cementing his spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup squad, rising PGA TOUR superstar and Bridgestone Tour team member, Matt Kuchar carded a final round 66 and a thrilling extra hole finish to secure his first ever FedEx Cup Playoffs victory at storied Ridgewood Country Club. Playing a prototype B330-S ball, Kuchar shot a 5-under par final round, earned the early clubhouse lead and, ultimately, captured the 2010 Barclays Classic title with a stunning birdie on the first hole of the sudden death playoff.
On the 73rd hole, Kuchar showcased the exceptional performance of his Bridgestone B330-S prototype ball, when he engineered an amazing 7-iron approach from 192 yards to kick-in birdie range, using his J38 7-iron from a difficult lie in the left rough. The victory, Kuchar’s first in a career year filled with top 10 finishes in several high-profile events, vaulted him to the #1 spot atop the 2010 FedEx Cup Playoffs, the #1 spot on the 2010 Official Money List, #1 in scoring average, #1 in 2010 Top Ten Finishes and into the top 10 of the World Golf Rankings for the first time in his career.
“Watching Matt boom it down the stretch was awesome,” said Dan Murphy, Vice President of Marketing – Bridgestone Golf, Inc. “This was one of the more dramatic events so far this year. It truly is a fitting start to what promises to be the most competitive Playoffs race ever. We’re thrilled that Bridgestone is able to continue to play a role in Matt’s incredible ascension to one of the best players in the world.”
In addition to a prototype Bridgestone TOUR B330-S golf ball, Kuchar also utilized versions of Bridgestone’s J38 driver and J38 Cavity Back irons on his way to victory. Below is a rundown of all the Bridgestone equipment in Kuchar’s bag.
What’s in Matt Kuchar’s Bridgestone Staff Bag
J38 prototype driver (435 cc)
J38 prototype Cavity Back – Raw Black Finish irons (5-PW)
J38 Black Oxide Wedges (52-degree and 58 degree)
2010 TOUR B330-S Prototype Golf Ball
For more information on what the entire Bridgestone Golf TOUR Team has in their bags, visit www.bridgestonegolf.com.
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Editors Note: High-Res images of all new Bridgestone equipment are available upon request.
Bridgestone Golf, Inc., based in Covington, GA, manufactures and markets premium golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brand names. Bridgestone is represented on a world stage by a number of internationally famed golfers including Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar, Nick Price and Brandt Snedeker. Bridgestone Golf, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., whose headquarters are in Tokyo. For more information visit http://www.bridgestonegolf.com.
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