Brentwood, Tenn. – Softspikes technology delivered its 13th consecutive PGA TOUR victory of the 2026 season, as the winner of the Valero Texas Open trusted replaceable spikes to get the job done in testing conditions at TPC San Antonio.
Wearing a combination of PUMA footwear fitted with Tour Flex Pro, the champion produced a composed final-round performance to secure a one-shot victory and continue an unprecedented run of success for players choosing replaceable traction on the PGA TOUR this season.
The result also underlined the continued dominance of replaceable spikes at the highest level of the game, with 43 of the top 48 finishers (90%) opting for replaceable spikes over spikeless alternatives.
As pressure built across the closing stretch, the stability and traction provided by Softspikes technology once again proved decisive, reinforcing the performance advantages trusted week in, week out by the game’s best players.
“Week after week, we’re continuing to see the best players in the world choose replaceable traction when it matters most,” said Joe Henderson, President of PrideSports. “Thirteen wins from thirteen PGA TOUR events this season is an incredible statement and highlights the consistency and performance benefits that Softspikes deliver at the highest level of the game.”
Success extended beyond the PGA TOUR, with victories on the Korn Ferry Tour, LPGA Tour and at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur further reinforcing the global preference for replaceable spikes.
The Korn Ferry Tour winner competed in FootJoy footwear using a Pulsar and Tour Flex Pro combination, while on the LPGA Tour the champion trusted PUMA shoes fitted with Tornado. At Augusta National, the Women’s Amateur winner also relied on Nike footwear with Tornado, underlining the consistency of performance across multiple tours and conditions.
With momentum building and the season’s first major now on the horizon, Softspikes technology continues to set the standard for traction and performance across professional golf.
Tour players routinely change spikes based on course conditions, but many amateur golfers overlook traction’s impact on consistency and distance. For optimal performance, golfers should replace spikes every 15 rounds.
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About Softspikes:
Softspikes is the #1 spike on the PGA Tour and leader in golf spike technology. Manufactured by PrideSports® and founded in 1993 following a winter metal spike “ban” endorsed by several U.S. State Golf Associations, Softspikes became the industry’s first and only patented non-metal cleat. Offering enhanced traction, added comfort and improved performance, Softspikes replacement spikes can be purchased on Softspikes.com or through major retailers, sporting goods and golf specialty stores and pro shops nationwide.
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