Precision design meets major glory: Molinari’s 2018 Open Championship putter.
In 2018, Francesco Molinari captured his historic Open Championship victory at Carnoustie with a putter we helped design and refine. Our craftsmanship and attention to detail gave him the confidence in a club that performed at the highest level, proving that precision design can play a role in championship moments.
Refined for feel. Tuned for victory.
Ahead of the 2018 Open Championship, we worked closely with Francesco Molinari and his putting coach to align equipment with his evolving stroke. By carefully refining weight distribution, head position, and finishing details, we were able to preserve the feel he trusted while adapting the putter to his new form. The result was a precision-tuned instrument that gave Molinari the confidence to capture his first major championship at Carnoustie.
Francesco Molinari — 2018 Open Championship Putter
Background
In 2018, Francesco Molinari made history by capturing his first major championship at The Open in Carnoustie. Behind that moment was months of preparation, including the refinement of a putter built to match his evolving stroke and performance needs.
The Challenge
Molinari and his coach were working on adjustments to his putting stroke. He needed a putter that would deliver:
The same trusted feel he relied on in competition.
Subtle adjustments that matched his new form and stroke mechanics.
Confidence in both performance and feedback under major-championship pressure..
Our Approach
We collaborated directly with Molinari and his putting coach to bridge tradition with innovation:
Precise adjustments to weight distribution, head position, and balance.
Polishing refinements to dial in the sound and feel at impact.
Iterative testing to ensure consistency with his practice feedback.
The Outcome
The result was a finely tuned putter that gave Molinari the comfort of familiar feel with the precision required for his new stroke. That balance of tradition and refinement provided the confidence to perform when it mattered most.
The Impact
At Carnoustie, Molinari delivered a historic performance — going bogey-free on the weekend and securing the 2018 Open Championship. The putter we refined with him was in his hands every step of the way.
