Erik Van Rooyen: What's in the Bag for the winner in Mexico

November 5, 2023 | by Justin Golba of AmateurGolf.com

Erik Van Rooyen (PGA Tour Photo)

With his Callaway gear, Van Rooyen won his second PGA Tour event at the World Wide Technology Championship.

It has been a long journey for Erik van Rooyen on the PGA Tour.

The South African turned pro in 2013 and won his first PGA Tour event, the Barracuda Championship, in 2021.

Now, he is a two-time winner on Tour.

Callaway staffer Erik van Rooyen earned his second career PGA TOUR win with an outstanding back nine at the World Wide Technology Championship.

He won the 2011 Southern Cape Open and the 2012 Minnesota State Amateur.

Here's a look at what's in his bag, including a Paradym Triple Diamond and a Chrome Soft X Golf Ball.

Paradym Triple Diamond Driver

Paradym Triple Diamond Driver (9°) - Mitsubishi Diamana 60 TX Shaft

Apex UW (17°) - Mitsubishi Kai'li 90 TX Shaft

X Forged UT (2-iron) - Tour AD DI 95 X Shaft

Apex TCB (4-iron) - KBS Tour V 120 X Shaft

Apex MB Irons (5-PW) - KBS Tour V 120 X Shafts

Jaws Raw Wedges (50°, 54°, 58°) - KBS Tour V 120 X Shafts

Odyssey Toulon San Diego Putter

A Chrome Soft X Golf Ball

This is the 11th PGA TOUR win in 2023 for Paradym Drivers and the eighth PGA TOUR win of the year for the Chrome Soft X ball.

Van Rooyen carded an incredible 28 over his final nine holes, including an eagle putt on No. 18 to win the event, while finishing second in the field in Putts Per GIR.

He also hit over 92% of fairways for the week.

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