Gotterup led strokes gained and secured victory at the John Deere Classic with Bridgestone’s new VeloSurge technology and its 220 MB forged irons.
COVINGTON, Ga. – Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, celebrates Chris Gotterup’s victory at the John Deere Classic with the new TOUR B X MindSet featuring VeloSurge technology and 220 MB forged irons. The win, which included a final round 62 and 20-under-par total, marks Gotterup’s third victory of the season and further cements him as a breakout star on Tour.
“This season has been one of the most rewarding of my career, and today’s win at the John Deere Classic further solidifies that,” said Gotterup. “The VeloSurge technology behind the new TOUR B X helps me go farther while staying consistent, and MindSet gives me the focus to feel fully in control. I am feeling and playing my best, and I’m excited to see what the rest of the season has in store for me.”
Gotterup’s exceptional performance was built on a dominating power game off the tee and elite ball-striking, as he led the tournament in Strokes Gained: Driving and Strokes Gained: Total. With five birdies on the front nine and four on the back, his nine-under-par 62 final round was one stroke better than the closest challenger, giving the New Jersey native the fifth win of his young PGA Tour career and making a strong case for appointment to the 2026 U.S. President’s Cup team.
“We couldn’t be prouder of Chris and his performance this weekend,” said Dan Murphy, president of Bridgestone Golf. “He’s not only an incredible talent, but also an incredible person and partner of Bridgestone. We look forward to celebrating many more big wins with Gotterup playing the new TOUR B and our 220 MB forged irons.”
The new TOUR B X golf ball is built with VeloSurge technology, delivering a seamless synergy between the mantle and core. The new material discovery features a denser mantle material pushing the Moment of Inertia (MOI) to bounds never seen in a golf ball for increased ball speed and distance. Chris Gotterup was among Bridgestone’s TOUR staff members to test the golf ball, along with amateur players of varying swing speeds. Over the course of the 2026 season, Gotterup has seen increased ball speed and distance with the new TOUR B X as compared to last season.
To learn more about the TOUR B family of golf balls (X and XS for 105 mph or more swingers, RX and RXS for below 105 mph swingers) and start playing the right golf ball for your game, please visit bridgestonegolf.com and try Bridgestone’s online ball fitting tool.
About Bridgestone Golf
Bridgestone Golf manufactures premium golf balls, clubs and accessories under the Bridgestone and Precept brands. The company started making golf balls in 1935 and beginning in 2006, revolutionized golf ball selection with its custom ball-fitting program, identifying a golfer’s ideal golf ball based on personal swing characteristics. Today, as the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, Bridgestone has conducted more than four million fittings via a combination of live-fitting, online selection, OTTO Autonomous Ball Fitting. The consumer data gathered from ball-fitting continues to inspire Bridgestone’s innovative new golf ball designs, yielding industry-leading performance products for the entire range of players, from recreational golfers to the best in the world. Bridgestone Golf has also pioneered the development of MindSet technology, the only visual golf ball technology aimed at improving on-course mental focus and concentration. Bridgestone Golf is proudly represented on international professional tours by Tiger Woods, Jason Day, Kurt Kitayama, Harry Hall, Fred Couples, Matt Kuchar, Brandt Snedeker, Chris Gotterup, and Boo Weekley. Bridgestone Golf is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Sports Co. Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo. More information: bridgestonegolf.com.
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