On what can only be described as a gruelling marathon, Jimmy Walker came out trumps at the 2016 PGA Championship. It was a unique final day which provided us with plenty of drama (yet again).
Walker was a worthy winner at Baltusrol, claiming a wire-to-wire victory in the most testing conditions. With thunderstorms and weather delays disrupting play across the week, Walker faced 36 holes on Sunday in his bid for Major glory.
The 37-year-old held his nerve superbly, going bogey-free in the final 27 holes when the pressure was at its most. What makes it even more impressive is that Jimmy had Jason Day – the world number one – breathing down his neck until the very end.
Nothing sums this up as much as the spectacle on the 72nd hole. Walker had a three-shot lead going into the final hole, only for Day to blast his second shot to 15 feet at the par-5, going on to roll it in for an eagle. This meant that Walker knew he needed a par for victory – easier said than done when one of golf’s Majors is on the line. Having gone for the green in two, Walker’s shot found the deep rough well below the putting surface. Nevertheless, a safe chip to 35 feet left the American with two putts for victory.
It all ended perfectly for Walker. With this win, the newly crowned PGA champion completes a sweep of maiden winners across golf’s four Majors in 2016.
What equipment did Jimmy use?
- Driver – Titleist 917 D2 (8.5 loft)
- Fairway wood – TaylorMade M1 (15 loft); Titleist 915F (18 loft)
- Irons – Titleist 716 MB (3-9)
- Wedges – Titleist Vokey SM6 (48, 54 & 60)
- Putter – Scotty Cameron Newport 2
- Balls – Titleist Pro V1x