Brentwood, Tenn. – Softspikes continued its perfect start to the 2026 PGA TOUR season as the winner of The CJ Cup Byron Nelson trusted replaceable spikes on the way to a stunning victory at TPC Craig Ranch.
The champion, wearing FootJoy golf shoes with ProStinger spikes, produced one of the standout final rounds of the season, closing with a bogey-free 11-under-par 60 to finish at 30-under for the week and secure a three-shot victory.
It marks the 20th consecutive PGA TOUR event this season won by a player wearing spikes, extending one of the most dominant equipment trends in professional golf and further underlining the importance of grip, stability and confidence underfoot at the highest level of the game.
Softspikes’ impact was felt well beyond the winner’s circle, with 31 of the top 37 finishers at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson choosing replaceable spikes over spikeless footwear. That continued a season-long pattern on the PGA TOUR, where the majority of leading contenders have consistently placed their trust in replaceable spike technology.
“Twenty straight PGA TOUR wins is not luck and it is not coincidence,” said Joe Henderson, President of Softspikes. “Week after week, the best players in the world are making the same decision because they know how important their connection with the ground is when they are competing for titles. The latest win at The CJ Cup Byron Nelson is another powerful statement for spikes and another reminder of why replaceable spike technology continues to matter at every level of the game.”
Softspikes also celebrated further success on PGA TOUR Champions, where the winner of the Trophy Hassan II trusted FootJoy golf shoes with Pulsar spikes on the way to victory in Morocco.
The double success adds to an outstanding run for Softspikes across the professional game, with victories continuing to come on the biggest tours and across a range of spike models trusted by the world’s leading players.
With the PGA TOUR streak now standing at 20 wins from 20 events in 2026, Softspikes continues to set the standard for players who demand proven performance from the ground up.
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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