Brentwood, Tenn., – Softspikes continued its perfect start to the 2026 PGA TOUR season as the winner of the Truist Championship claimed a maiden PGA TOUR title wearing SQAIRZ golf shoes with Tour Flex Pro spikes.
The victory made it 18 wins from 18 PGA TOUR events this season for replaceable spikes, extending one of the most dominant performance trends in elite golf. And it was not just the winner. At Quail Hollow, 47 of the top 51 finishers chose replaceable spikes over spikeless or tennis-style footwear, underlining the continued preference for traction and stability among the world’s best players.
The Truist Championship delivered a thrilling final-day battle, with the eventual champion emerging from a crowded leaderboard to secure a two-shot victory and the first PGA TOUR title of his career. The overnight leader had entered the final round one shot clear, but a costly double bogey at the 17th opened the door for the champion to take control and close out a breakthrough win.
Softspikes success was not limited to the PGA TOUR. On PGA TOUR Champions, the winner of the Insperity Invitational trusted FootJoy golf shoes with LP Pulsar spikes to secure a first victory on the senior circuit.
On the LPGA Tour, the Mizuho Americas Open champion added another win for Softspikes, claiming victory in Nike golf shoes with Tornado spikes. The result continued a standout season for the champion and reinforced the growing traction story in the women’s game, where more of the world’s best players are turning to spikes for added control and ground connection.
There was also a dominant victory on the DP World Tour, where the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship winner produced a record-breaking performance while wearing Nike golf shoes with Metal Stinger spikes. The 14-shot winning margin was the largest non-major victory margin in DP World Tour history, completing another exceptional week across the global tours for players competing in replaceable spikes.
Joe Henderson, President of Softspikes, said: “Eighteen wins from 18 PGA TOUR events is an incredible statement, but the numbers behind the leaderboard are just as powerful. When 47 of the top 51 finishers at the Truist Championship are wearing spikes, it shows this is not just about one player or one result. It is a clear trend at the highest level of the game. Players are choosing replaceable spikes because they understand the importance of traction, stability and control. Whether it is a breakthrough PGA TOUR victory, a win on PGA TOUR Champions, another standout LPGA performance or a record-breaking victory in Europe, the message from the best players in the world remains consistent. When performance matters most, they trust spikes.”
The latest results continue a dominant season for Softspikes and further highlight the role of replaceable spike technology in helping elite players perform under pressure across every major global tour.
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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