(CHICAGO) – Wilson Advisory Staff member Troy Merritt (@TROYMERRITT_PGA) captured his first PGA TOUR win at the Quicken Loans National today, an accomplishment that qualifies him to compete in the PGA Championship next week.
Merritt leaped up the leaderboard early in the third round with five consecutive birdies on the first five holes. He proceeded to finish with eleven total birdies, setting the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club course record at 61.
Merritt joined the Wilson Advisory Staff in January of this year, switching to the FG Tour V4 irons, FG Tour V4 utility irons, and three FG Tour TC wedges (50*, 54*, 58*). At the Humana Challenge, his first tournament playing Wilson Staff equipment, he was the leader heading into the weekend rounds. He also claimed his first top-five finish at the RBC Heritage in April.
“Obviously I am very pleased with my equipment change this year,” commented Merritt. “These irons have given me the ability to set myself up for birdies and tap-in pars that allow me to do things like secure my first win on tour. I am looking forward to many possibilities to come.”
“We are proud to congratulate Merritt on his first PGA TOUR win,” said Tim Clarke, President of Wilson Golf. “Since he has switched to our brand, he has been an extremely helpful addition to our Wilson Advisory Staff, with constant feedback and interest in developing prototypes.
What’s in Merritt’s Pro Tour Bag:
- FG Tour V4 5-PW irons // FG Tour V4 Utility 2 and 4 irons
- FG Tour TC 50*, 54*, 58* wedges
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