Casey Wins First PGA Tour Title with Nike’s new Victory Red Irons and Prototype Putter at his Side

Casey Wins First PGA Tour Title with Nike’s new Victory Red Irons and Prototype Putter at his Side –

Casey’s Win is a Second Consecutive Victory by a Nike Athlete before Heading to the Masters- With 14 Nike clubs in his bag, Paul Casey won the first PGA Tour event of his career at the Shell Houston Open, giving him a surge of confidence heading into the Masters. Battling tough weather conditions, Casey tirelessly demonstrated a strong will to capture his first PGA Tour title and meet the expectations of those who recognize the high level of talent that he has had throughout his entire golf career. Using a new Nike prototype putter, Casey ranked second in putts per greens in regulation, and was sixth in putts per round. The prototype putter has been a member of Casey’s Nike Golf arsenal since last season. Also in his bag were Nike’s new Victory Red irons, which assisted him to a 75% average in greens in regulation. Averaging 307-yard drives, Casey used the winning combination of a Nike SQ driver and the new Nike ONE Tour ball, which further reduces driver spin and optimizes flight trajectory while improving overall distance performance. Rounding out his bag full of Nike Golf equipment were his Nike SQ SUMO 3 and 5-woods, and his 54 and 60-degree Nike Victory Red wedges.

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Casey’s Shell Houston Open Highlights and Other Notes · It was Casey’s first PGA Tour title of his career and second victory this year (Abu Dhabi Golf Championship). · Casey won on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff. · Using a Nike Prototype putter, Casey ranked second in putts per greens in regulation (1.66) and sixth in putts per round. · Casey ranked tied for ninth in driving distance with a 307-yard average. · Casey is the first European player to win the Houston Open, but the sixth international winner since 2002. · Casey is a nine-time winner on the European Tour. Casey’s Nike Golf Arsenal · Driver: Nike SQ Tour · Irons: Nike Victory Red (VR) Split Cavity (4-5); Nike Victory Red TW Blades (6-9); Nike Pro Combo (3) · Fairway Woods: Nike SQ SUMO 3 and 5 wood · Wedges: Nike Victory Red 54 and 60 degree · Putter: Nike Prototype · Ball: Nike ONE Tour · Footwear: Nike Air Zoom Elite · Apparel: Nike Golf

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Nike Golf’s 2009 PGA Tour Victories · Paul Casey – Shell Houston Open · Tiger Woods – Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Nike Golf’s 2009 International Victories · Paul Casey – Abu Dhabi Golf Championship (European Tour)