Bridgestone Golf Returns to PGA Merchandise Show in 2019 after Winningest Year in Team History

They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder.  And after time away from the PGA Merchandise Show, Bridgestone Golf is returning to Orlando in January on the heels of their winningest year in team history.  I'm saving all the details about their newest products for The Show, but can tell you now that Bridgestone will have you extremely intrigued and excited for 2019. 

 

Bridgestone's Tour team had more victories in 2018 than in any previous calendar year in company history.  They also had more wins per Tour team member than any other golf ball company.  This isn't hype, just fact.  And of the eight PGA Tour wins picked up by Bridgestone's four staff players, the most exciting may have been Tiger Woods return to the winner's circle at the season-ending TOUR Championship. 

Bridgestone's acclaimed Tour B X golf ball was used in seven of the eight victories, and also in another season-ending championship when Lexi Thompson relied on it as she triumphed at the LPGA CME Group Tour Championship. 

 

Bridgestone’s Tour B X and Tour B XS balls are designed for players with greater than 105 mph driver swing speeds.  Both the X and XS were softened over their predecessors and provide more spin and greenside control thanks to a softer urethane cover. 

Increased distance was also achieved from enhanced aerodynamics and an improved 330 Dual Dimple design.  The X is for players looking for more power and ball speed off the tee, while the XS provides extra spin control and slightly softer feel greenside, while still maintaining low driver spin off the tee. 

 

Some highlights of Bridgestone's incredible year include: 

• Winner of Waste Management Phoenix Open uses Tour B X (Feb. 1-4, 2018) 
• Bryson DeChambeau wins The Memorial Tournament using Tour B X (May 31- June 3, 2018) 

• Brandt Snedeker wins Wyndham Championship using Tour B X while also shooting first career 59 in the opening round (Aug. 16-19, 2018) 
• Bryson DeChambeau wins THE NORTHERN TRUST using Tour B X (Aug. 23-26, 2018) 
• Bryson DeChambeau goes back-to-back winning the Dell Technologies Championship with Tour B X (Aug. 31-Sep. 3, 2018) 
• Tiger Woods completes one of the greatest comebacks in golf history winning the TOUR Championship with Tour B XS (Sep. 20-23, 2018) 
• Bridgestone balls win 3 out of 4 FedEx Cup Playoff events 
• Bryson DeChambeau wins Shriners for Hospitals for Children Open using TOUR B X (Nov. 1-4, 2018) 
• Matt Kuchar wins Mayakoba Golf Classic using Tour B X (Nov. 8-11, 2018) 

• Lexi Thompson wins CME Group Tour Championship using Tour B X (Nov. 15-18, 2018) 

By achieving more wins per capita, per player, than any other company this year, Bridgestone demonstrated that their technology and performance and well as their stable of players is as impressive as any in the game. 

Bridgestone’s continued commitment to providing premium tee-to-green performance to players of varying swing types can also be seen in their new equipment line in addition to their record-smashing golf balls.  From the Tour B XD Series drivers and fairway woods, to the X-CB and JGR HF1 and HF2 irons, Bridgestone has a comprehensive and impressive line-up of clubs that both the skilled and higher handicap golfers can appreciate. 

 

 

Look for a lot of Bridgestone coverage from me at the PGA Show starting January 22nd.  I'll be hitting their new clubs and balls and reporting back to you with everything I learn and discover.  And as always, if you have any questions feel free to send me an email or direct message on twitter or Instagram.