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Fitzpatrick Fires 64, Ties for Second with New Driver

6/27/2026

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Fitzpatrick Fires 64

Matt Fitzpatrick shot a 6-under 64 in round one of the Travelers Championship on June 26, 2026 using a Ping G430 LST driver.
He hit 13 of 14 fairways, a 93% accuracy rate.
His score tied him for second, one stroke behind leader Eric Cole.
After switching drivers, he ranked eighth in strokes-gained off the tee.
Fitting specialist Oates said the 430’s launch, spin and heel-weighted CG produced a pull-draw, retailing for $619.00.

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Rose Designs Putter

Justin Rose helped design Axis1’s zero-torque putter, featuring no shaft lean and adjustable weighting, which received final approval after extra green work.
Rose’s new SP Series Axiom putter delivered a 2.3-stroke improvement, contributing to his opening-round 65.
Fitzpatrick, Fowler and Spaun each made equipment changes, with Fitzpatrick taking three L.A.B. headcovers, Fowler swapping for an Xperimental Phantom prototype, and Spaun also changing putters.

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Fitzpatrick Fires 64

Matt Fitzpatrick shot a 6-under 64 in round one of the Travelers Championship on June 26, 2026 using a Ping G430 LST driver.
He hit 13 of 14 fairways, a 93% accuracy rate.
His score tied him for second, one stroke behind leader Eric Cole.
After switching drivers, he ranked eighth in strokes-gained off the tee.
Fitting specialist Oates said the 430’s launch, spin and heel-weighted CG produced a pull-draw, retailing for $619.00.

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