Brentwood, Tenn. – Softspikes continued its dominant start to the 2026 season this weekend, as players wearing replaceable spikes claimed victory across the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, DP World Tour and LPGA Tour, while extending the PGA TOUR streak to 11 consecutive wins for players playing in spikes.
At the Valspar Championship, the latest PGA TOUR title was secured by a player wearing Skechers shoes fitted with Softspikes Metal Stinger spikes. The win means every PGA TOUR event played so far this season has now been won by a player choosing replaceable spikes over spikeless and tennis-style alternatives.
The strength of preference for replaceable traction was again reflected throughout the leaderboard, with 23 of the top 28 finishers at the Valspar Championship choosing to compete in spikes. On a demanding Copperhead Course, where precision, balance and stability were critical throughout the week, replaceable spikes once again proved to be the trusted choice when the pressure was highest.
The winner produced a composed performance to claim the title by a single stroke, bouncing back impressively from disappointment the previous week. A closing birdie on the 18th hole sealed the victory and underlined the importance of control and traction on one of the toughest finishing holes on the PGA TOUR.
“Week after week, we are continuing to see the very best players in the world trust replaceable spikes when it matters most,” said Joe Henderson, President of Softspikes. “To see players wearing spikes win each of the first 11 PGA TOUR events of the season is a tremendous statement. When you combine that with another clean sweep across the global tours, it is clear that players continue to place real value on the traction, stability and connection to the ground that replaceable spikes provide.”
Softspikes’ winning momentum was not limited to the PGA TOUR. On PGA TOUR Champions, the winner of the Cologuard Classic competed in FootJoy shoes fitted with Pulsar spikes. On the DP World Tour, the Hainan Classic was won by a player wearing FootJoy shoes with Pulsar spikes, while on the LPGA Tour, the Fortinet Founders Cup was claimed by a player in Nike shoes using a Tour Flex Pro and Tornado combination.
The latest clean sweep adds further weight to a remarkable early-season trend across the professional game, with players in spikes continuing to outperform across multiple tours and in a wide range of conditions. From major championship venues to resort layouts and tight finishing stretches, replaceable spikes are continuing to deliver the traction elite players rely on.
With 11 consecutive PGA TOUR wins to start the season, another clean sweep across the game’s leading professional tours and a strong majority of top finishers at the Valspar Championship opting for spikes, Softspikes’ message remains as clear as ever: the best players in the world continue to choose replaceable spikes when performance matters most.
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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