Alright, let’s talk about putting together Billy Horschel’s WITB for 2023. It’s always a bit of a task, tracking these pros, they change stuff up sometimes.
So, first thing I did was just start gathering the basics. You know, check out the early season tournaments from 2023. I usually pull up photos from Getty Images or check the official PGA Tour site, sometimes the equipment forums have eagle-eyed spotters too.
Getting Started – The Driver and Woods
I started with the big dog, the driver. Looked like he was sticking with Titleist, that TSR3 model mostly. I looked closely at pictures from different events early in the year, like Kapalua and the Farmers Insurance Open, just to make sure. Had to zoom in on the shaft too, trying to see what graphite he had in there. Sometimes that’s tricky with reflections and all.
Then moved onto the fairway woods. Usually, he carries a couple. Again, seemed like Titleist TSR models. I noted down the lofts I could see, typically a 3-wood and maybe a 5-wood or a higher lofted option depending on the course.
Irons and Wedges – Consistency is Key?
Next up, the irons. This is where Billy’s been pretty consistent over the years, often favoring those Titleist 620 MB blades. I checked shots of him on the fairway, looking at the back of the clubs. Made notes of the set composition, usually running from a 4-iron or sometimes a 3-iron down to the 9-iron.
Wedges required a bit more attention. He carries multiple Vokeys, like most Titleist guys. I had to look carefully for the specific grinds and lofts he was using. Found snaps of him in bunkers and around the green.
Here’s what I generally logged:
- Pitching Wedge (often matching the iron set)
- Gap Wedge (around 52 degrees, usually a Vokey)
- Sand Wedge (around 56 degrees, Vokey again)
- Lob Wedge (around 60 degrees, Vokey)
Confirming the exact bounce and grind can be tough, sometimes you just have to go with the most commonly reported specs or what looks clear in a close-up photo.
The Putter – The Money Maker
Ah, the putter. Billy’s known for trying out different flatsticks. For 2023, I saw him using a Ping model quite a bit, looked like one of their newer designs. I had to compare photos across several months because sometimes these guys swap putters week to week. Found some good close-ups from the Memorial Tournament which helped lock it down.
Finishing Touches – Ball and Grips
Finally, rounded it out with the golf ball – almost always the Titleist Pro V1. That’s usually an easy one. And then the grips, typically Golf Pride Tour Velvet across the set, but you always double-check just in case.
So, yeah, that was the process. Lots of looking at photos, checking reports from reliable golf sites, and just piecing it together bit by bit. It’s never perfectly straightforward, you find conflicting info sometimes, but you do your best to get it right based on what you see throughout the year. Took a few sessions of searching and note-taking to feel confident I had a solid picture of his 2023 bag setup.
