Brentwood, Tenn., – Softspikes continued its flawless start to the 2026 men’s major season as the winner of the PGA Championship captured the Wanamaker Trophy wearing ECCO golf shoes fitted with PiViX spikes.
The victory at Aronimink Golf Club delivered another landmark moment for Softspikes, with the champion producing a composed final-round performance to finish three shots clear of the field and secure a first major title.
It also completed back-to-back men’s major wins for Softspikes in 2026, following victory at the opening major of the season last month, and extended the brand’s perfect winning record through the PGA Championship.
The numbers across the leaderboard further underlined the importance of replaceable spikes at the highest level of the game, with 38 of the top 43 finishers at the PGA Championship choosing replaceable spikes over spikeless or tennis-style footwear.
While Tour Flex Pro has been one of the standout spike models throughout the season, the PGA Championship provided another reminder of the depth of the Softspikes range, with PiViX trusted by the winner across all four rounds at one of golf’s most demanding tests.
The result adds further weight to a season-long story that has seen the game’s best players continue to choose replaceable spikes when performance matters most. From major championship pressure to weekly competition, Softspikes has remained at the center of the winning conversation throughout 2026.
“Back-to-back major championship victories is a huge statement for Softspikes and for the continued importance of replaceable spikes in elite golf,” said Joe Henderson, President of Softspikes. “The PGA Championship is one of the toughest tests in the game, so to see the winner trust PiViX spikes all week, and to have 38 of the top 43 finishers also choosing replaceable spikes, tells you everything you need to know.
“What stood out again this week was not just the win, but the depth of usage across the leaderboard. Players are making very deliberate decisions about what they wear on their feet, and they continue to choose the stability, consistency and ground connection that replaceable spikes provide.”
Softspikes’ winning momentum also extended to the LPGA Tour, where the winner of the Kroger Queen City Championship triumphed in FootJoy golf shoes fitted with Pulsar spikes.
That victory added another global tour title to Softspikes’ 2026 run and reinforced the growing strength of replaceable spikes across both the men’s and women’s game.
With back-to-back men’s major victories, a perfect run through the PGA Championship and continued success on the LPGA Tour, Softspikes continues to prove why it remains the No.1 spike brand trusted by the world’s best players.
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.
