August, 3, 2015 – Wilson Advisory Staff member Troy Merritt captured his first PGA Tour win at the Quicken Loans National yesterday, an accomplishment that qualifies him to compete in the PGA Championship next week.

Merritt leaped up the leaderboard early in the third round with five consecutive birdies on the first five holes. He proceeded to finish with eleven total birdies, setting the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club course record at 61.

Merritt joined the Wilson Advisory Staff in January of this year, switching to the FG Tour V4 irons, FG Tour V4 utility irons, and three FG Tour TC wedges (50°, 54° , 58°). At the Humana Challenge, his first tournament playing Wilson Staff equipment, he was the leader heading into the weekend rounds. He also claimed his first top-five finish at the RBC Heritage in April.

“Obviously I am very pleased with my equipment change this year,” commented Troy Merritt. “These irons have given me the ability to set myself up for birdies and tap-in pars that allow me to do things like secure my first win on tour. I am looking forward to the many possibilities to come.”

“We are proud to congratulate Merritt on his first PGA Tour win,” said Tim Clarke, President of Wilson Golf. “Since he has switched to our brand, he has been an extremely helpful addition to our Wilson Advisory Staff, with constant feedback and interest in developing prototypes.”

What’s in Merritt’s Pro Tour Bag:

• Driver: TaylorMade R15 (9.5º, Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana S+ 80TX)
• Fairway Wood: Callaway XR Pro 3 (14º, Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana Kai’li 80X)
• Utility irons: Wilson FG Tour V4 (2, Aldila ATX 85H; 4, Aldila ATX 105H)
• Irons: Wilson FG Tour V4 (5-PW, KBS Tour C-Taper 120 S+)
• Wedges: Wilson FG Tour TC (50º, 54º, 58º, KBS Tour 120)
• Putter: Yes! Mollie Tour
• Golf ball: Titleist Pro V1
• Golf bag: Wilson Staff