FEBRUARY 1, 2016
SONG PLAYS G IN VICTORY
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laying a new G driver and 3-wood, PING Pro Young-Han Song prevailed over the world #1 to capture the SMBC Singapore Open by a stroke at -12, his first pro win and the first for the new G series. The victory wasn’t without suspense for the 24-year-old South Korean, who plays on the Japan Golf Tour. When the sirens blew, suspending play for the day in the final round, Song faced a 12-foot par putt on the 16th hole. After what he called a sleepless night, he came out the next morning and holed the putt, and went on to par 17 and 18 to maintain his lead and win.
Young-Han Song gave the G driver and 3-wood their first wins.
WHAT’S IN HIS BAG G Driver, 9º G 3-Wood, 14.5º i irons (3-4), S55 (5-PW) Glide wedges 52ºSS, 58ºSS Custom 303SS B60 with True-Roll face technology
PROS TAKE QUICKLY TO G TECHNOLOGY
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ouis Oosthuizen was among the latest in a fast-growing group of PING pros converting to new G series products. Oosthuizen relied on a G driver, 3-wood, 5-wood and a G Crossover in earning a T7 in Qatar on the European Tour. On the PGA Tour, Hunter Mahan played a G driver, 3-wood
and Crossover at the Farmers Insurance Open, following several PING pros who debuted new G innovation the prior week. The Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic saw Azahara Muñoz with the full complement: G driver, irons, hybrid, and two
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Louis Oosthuizen