Wilson’s Paul Waring produced the best performance of his career using a Wilson Staff Model CB and utility irons, as well as a Wilson Staff Model ZM wedge, to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by two strokes.
Waring, who shot a course record 61 on Friday, birdied the last two holes on Sunday for a stunning victory and his second DP World Tour title after the 2018 Nordea Masters, and his first Rolex Series victory. I accomplished it.
Using the 5-9 Wilson Staff Model CB irons and the 46-degree and 50-degree Staff Model ZM wedges, the 39-year-old from Wirral produced a masterclass in ball-striking and wedge control, finishing first in strokes gained. It has become. (+2,79), 2nd place in approach (+1.31). I also used a 21 degree Staff Model utility iron.
He posted rounds of 64, 61, 73 and 66 for a total of 24 under, finishing ahead of Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy. His performance moved him up 43 places to fifth in the Race to Dubai rankings and all but guaranteed him a PGA Tour card as a double member. He also rose from 229th to 105th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
“It meant a lot to a lot of other things that went with that win,” said Waring, who also used the outstanding Wilson Tour Bag. “I don’t want to exaggerate, but I felt like my golf last year was in really good shape. Everything hasn’t come together yet, but this week it all came together, my putting was good, my approach play was good. The tournament was great and the tee shot was great too. I’m glad we were able to put it all together and organize a tournament like this,” he told the DP World Tour’s Web after receiving the trophy and the winner’s check of over 1.4 million euros. told the site.
Doug Wright, Wilson Golf’s Global Commercial Director, commented on the win: We’ve seen how hard he works and how much he trusts his irons and wedges, and that was evident all week. He is in complete control of his game and it’s great to add Wilson’s win and the brand’s first Rolex Series win to his tally. ”
Introduced this year, Staff Model CB irons are designed for elite players, with precise toe weights and fluid feel hosels designed to meet the high performance standards expected by tour-level players. Built with speed and precision in mind, these irons’ sophisticated construction caters to golfers looking for increased forgiveness in longer clubs. Soft forged 8620 carbon steel ensures ultimate feedback, allowing players to deftly manipulate the ball in both directions.
Also released this year, the Staff Model ZM Wedge combines the new ZM High Spin precision milled groove pattern with Garnet Face Blast to ensure faster, deeper and longer ball interactions. This results in more consistent spin and checking control in all weather conditions, with special emphasis on outstanding performance in wet conditions.
Constructed from soft-forged 8620 carbon steel, the new Staff Model ZM wedge is designed with a straighter leading edge and higher center of gravity to allow for trajectory control in a higher lofted wedge.
It was also a good week for fellow Wilson Tour player Hugo Cousso. The Frenchman finished tied for sixth on 20 under par, moving up 11 places to 31st in the Race to Dubai rankings ahead of next week’s Tour Championship. The 32-year-old is enjoying his best season with four top-10 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the Qatar Masters earlier this year.
