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Irons, Srixon

Srixon – All new Mk II ZX4, ZX5, ZX7 and ZX Utility irons, plus the Z-FORGED II blade, for a fast, solid and pure game

January 11, 2023 – Srixon, a global leader in tour-quality golf equipment and innovation, announces the launch of the new ZX Mk II Irons. Delivering best-in-class performance and incredible feel, play irons that are fast and pure with the all-new ZX Mk II Irons.

“The technologies driving the exceptional performance of the ZX Mk II Irons are really exciting to launch and get into golfer’s hands,” said Lionel Caron, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Srixon Sports Europe.

“Longer distances, improved feel, more control, and greater consistency are seen throughout each new iron set, and they provide a seamless transition for building a combo set.”

Designed for the best ball-strikers in the world, ZX7 Mk II Irons are a true players iron with incredible feel. An all-new design characteristic exclusive to ZX7 Mk II Irons, PureFrame enhances feel by reducing unwanted vibrations.

PureFrame is forged into the body of the iron – just behind the sweet spot – as an 80% thicker portion of 1020 carbon steel. The result is a remarkably soft yet solid feeling at impact that the best players demand.

Meanwhile, the rest of the ZX Mk II Iron line features the second generation of Srixon’s MainFrame technology.

MainFrame is a variable thickness pattern of grooves, channels, and cavities carefully milled into the backside of ZX4, ZX5, and ZX Mk II Utility Iron faces that maximize flex at impact.

It not only boosts ball speed, but also repositions mass away from the face and into the toe for better forgiveness and consistency on every shot.

A mainstay of Srixon Iron design, ZX Mk II Irons are designed with the Tour V.T. Sole and popular sole notches.

The V-Shaped design of the Tour V.T. Sole maintains clubhead speed through impact for a clean, precise strike.

Revered by the Srixon tour staff, the sole notches lessen drag by reducing the amount of surface area that contacts the ground to improve shot versatility without sacrificing forgiveness.

“While we’ve improved these irons in so many ways over the first generation of ZX Irons, we’ve also kept the sleek looks, pure feel, and core DNA of Srixon Irons that golfers have come to expect,” Lionel Caron said.

To round out the new iron lineup, Srixon introduces the Z-FORGED II, a muscle back blade iron with player-preferred shaping that offers exceptional feel and ultra-precise control.

Designed in close collaboration with Srixon’s professional tour staff, Z-FORGED II features a razor-sharp address profile, forged construction, and a highly workable sole design for skilled players who want the most from forged feel and stunning looks.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES – SRIXON MKII IRONS

  • PureFrame: Forged into ZX7 Mk II as an 80% thicker portion of 1020 carbon steel, PureFrame is strategically placed right where you strike the ball, delivering an enhanced impact feel for pro-level performance.
  • MainFrame: MainFrame is a variable thickness pattern of grooves, channels, and cavities carefully milled into the backside of the iron face that maximizes flex at impact. MainFrame is on ZX4 Mk II, ZX5 Mk II, and ZX Mk II Utility Irons.
  • Tour V.T. Sole: Tour V.T. Sole takes turf interaction to a whole new level of detail with a proprietary combination of sole widths, bounce angles, and notches that encourages a smooth glide through fairway, rough and sand to strike the ball solidly without losing speed.
  • Progressive Grooves: The 3i-7i feature wide grooves, ideal for longer shots in all conditions. The 8i-AW have deeper, closer set grooves that cut through grass and debris to enhance spin on approach shots. Laser milling between each groove, on every loft, enhances friction in all conditions.
  • Forged Multi-Piece Construction: ZX Mk II Utility’s forged SUP10 faces are strong yet light – increasing face-flex at impact for enhanced speed and distance – while a forged 1020 carbon steel body absorbs vibrations for a softer feel.

  • Availability: Retail launch date, 1st of March 2023.
  • RRP Mk II irons (ZX4, ZX5, ZX7) and Z-FORGED II: 216,50€ per club (graphite); 200€ per club (steel); 1.299€ set of 6 clubs (6-PW, graphite); 1.199€ set of 6 clubs (6-PW, steel). RRP ZX Mk II Utility irons: 269€ (graphite); 259€ (steel).
Drivers, Fairway Woods, Hybrids / Rescues, Srixon

Srixon – All-new ZX Mk II woods, with Tour-level performance and pure energy transfer

January 4, 2023 – Srixon, a global leader in high quality golf equipment and innovation, announces the launch of the new ZX Mk II Woods. Delivering tour-level performance and revolutionary energy transfer to the tee box, it’s time to discover how your power goes farther with the all-new ZX Mk II Woods.

“With ZX Mk II, we’ve built upon the foundation of success with the previous generation,” said Joe Miller, Product Expert at Srixon Sports Europe.

“Rebound Frame is a unique ball speed system that delivers a pure transfer of energy into the golf ball at impact. The result is an entire driver head that works in unison to deliver an unprecedented rebound effect that delivers maximum ball speed and ultimately, more distance.”

The all-new ZX Mk II Woods provide more power where it counts – at impact. A stronger Rebound Frame design with dual flex zones delivers a seamless energy transfer from the clubface through the golf ball.

Rebound Frame’s two flex zones work harmoniously to generate enhanced ball and distance:

  • Zone 1: The Driver face, deforms inwardly at impact.
  • Zone 2: A ring of flexibility offset from the face, deforms outwardly.

When these two zones snap back to shape just after impact, the compounded energy transfer is more powerful and efficient than standard designs. Overall, Rebound Frame adds a 10% larger High COR area to the Driver faces compared to the previous generation.

Meanwhile, the ZX Mk II Drivers feature a variable thickness face pattern that is 0.25mm thinner at its centre and 0.4mm thicker at the perimeter than last generation. These refinements add even more COR across the face for added ball speed and distance off the tee.

The ZX7 Mk II Driver delivers total control, allowing golfers to easily produce the launch conditions need for maximum workability off the tee.

The ZX5 Mk II Driver provides total confidence, with a larger footprint, flattened shape, and a rear weight placed low and deep for drives that launch high and straight.

New to this generation, the ZX5 LS Mk II Driver features a forward-placed, adjustable 8g weight that keeps spin low for players seeking to maximize distance above all else.

The ZX Mk II Fairway Woods and Hybrids feature similar foundational technologies as the drivers that seek to deliver more ball speed and greater distance from anywhere on the course.

The entire line of ZX Mk II Woods offers world-class shafts as standard options with Project X HZRDUS Black Gen 4 and Project X HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX shafts.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES – SRIXON ZX Mk II WOODS

  • Rebound Frame: Rebound Frame’s Dual Flex Zones focus more energy into the golf ball at impact, creating a purer energy transfer that instantaneously increases ball speed and distance on every strike.
  • Star Frame Crown: A complex series of ridges and latticework provides the structural integrity necessary to feature a remarkably thin titanium crown and to place discretionary mass where it best suits each ZX Mk II Driver’s ideal launch and spin characteristics.
  • Variable Thickness Face: An intricate variable thickness pattern expands the high COR area across the entire driver face. These unique ridges enhance high COR from heel to toe by improving how energy reflects into the ball on off-centre shots.
  • Cannon Sole: A dynamic, floating weight pad on the fairway woods moves the weight right where you want it without reducing COR, optimizing launch while also allowing space for improved face flex and ball speed.
  • Deeper CG: The new shaping and design of the ZX Mk II Hybrids allowed us to position more mass deeper in the clubhead, raising launch for higher, longer shots. And a new face radius – spanning from the leading edge to the crown – provides more consistent spin on shots struck high or low, giving you more dependable distance from shot to shot.
  • Lofts: ZX7 Mk II Driver (9,5º; 10,5º); ZX5 Mk II Driver (9,5º; 10,5º); ZX5 LS Mk II Driver (8,5º; 9,5º; 10,5º); ZX Mk II Fairway Woods (13,5º, 15º, 18º, 21º);  ZX Mk II Hybrids (17º, 19º, 22º, 25º, 28º).
  • Availability: Retail Launch Date at 1st of March 2023.
  • RRP: ZX Mk II Drivers, 599€; ZX Mk II Fairway Woods, 329€; ZX Mk II Hybrids, 279€.

Golf Balls, Srixon

Srixon – Announcing the fourth generation UltiSoft, the lowest compression golf ball in the lineup

August 5, 2022 – Srixon, a global leader in golf ball technologyand innovation, announces the fourth generation UltiSoft golf ball, the lowest compression golf ball in its lineup.

The UltiSoft lives up to its namesake as the ultimate golf ball for softness and feel. The foundation of the all-new UltiSoft isthe FastLayer Core Technology, a unique design that adds distance while maintaining that signature feel. Its powerfuldistance with maximum softness on every strike.

UltiSoft features a 338 Speed Dimple pattern to help reduce drag and increase lift. These Speed Dimples improve overall aerodynamics for better performance with drivers, woods, and irons.

Get ultimate softness and ultimate feel with the fourth generation UltiSoft.

Key Technologies:

  • FastLayer Core: With a soft center that gradually transitions to a firm outer edge, the FastLayer Core gives UltiSoft incredible softness and great distance off the tee.
  • Soft, Thin Cover: Provides more greenside spin and softer feel on all pitches, chips and putts.
  • 338 Speed Dimple Pattern: To get more distance overall and better performance in the wind, Speed Dimples reduce drag at launch and increase lift during descent.
  • RRP:00 € (per dozen)
  • Launch into stores: 17th August 2022
  • Colour offerings: Pure White
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Srixon – Srixon Sports Europe partners with the European Disabled Golf Association to be the Official Golf Ball

July 7, 2022 – Srixon, a global leader in golf equipment technology and innovation, has announced that the company has signed a partnership to be the Official Ball Partner of The European Disabled Golf Association (EDGA) for the next 3 years.

EDGA is a not-for-profit volunteer-based association of the National Golf Federations from 34 countries worldwide. The association is focused on boosting awareness of the inclusive nature of golf, developing capacity within the golf industry, and providing opportunities for golfers with a disability throughout the player pathway.

Commenting on the announcement, Srixon Sports Europe’s, Head of Marketing, Benjamin Routhier said: “We are thrilled to partner with EDGA and further strengthen our commitment to driving golf inclusivity right across Europe. We were already supporting a number of disabled players from different countries, so naturally we wanted to develop our involvement and support the association as a whole for the next three years. 

EDGA does an incredible job, as evidenced by the launch earlier this year of the G4D Tour in association with the DP World Tour. As a brand, we will not only commit to a financial package, but we will schedule Srixon ball educational days for the EDGA pass holders throughout the 2022 season and beyond. We look forward to organising our first ball days and helping disabled golfers to reach another level in their performance.”

In addition to the G4D Tour and part of its focus on growing the game, EDGA designs and implements education programmes for delivery in rehabilitation centres, hospitals and golf clubs. All these initiatives are available to the members of EDGA, as are protocols for tournament administration, definitions of impairment and other programmes which are designed to grow the number of golfers with disability around the world.

“We are thrilled to welcome Srixon Sports Europe to the EDGA family. Srixon has been at the very cutting edge of golf ball technology and production for years, and to have them as our official ball is fantastic. EDGA players will be able to take advantage of the advice and education available from ball fitters in just the same way that some of the world’s leading professionals do so that they can maximise their performance,”said, Scott Bennett, Head of Communication & Marketing at EDGA.

More information at www.srixon.com and www.edgagolf.com.

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Srixon – Opened a new Center of Excellence in the UK, for the most comprehensive custom fitting experience in Europe

May 22, 2022 – Srixon has opened a new Centre of Excellence at The Hertsmere, in Hertfordshire (England), which is designed to cater for all levels of golfers looking for the most comprehensive Srixon, Cleveland Golf and XXIO custom fitting experience in Europe.

Speaking at the official opening event, Sean Hanafusa, CEO and chairman of Srixon Sports Europe, said: “We are committed to the quality of service we provide to our dealers, customers and golfers around the UK and Continental Europe. The Hertsmere symbolises this ambition and our desire to continue to work together with our retailers to provide the best Srixon, Cleveland Golf and XXIO product experience for all golfers.

“We are working hard to push forward with our brand strategy and part of this is the enhancement of our custom fitting service across Europe. The opening of this second Centre of Excellence in Hertfordshire will be followed by further centres being opened across the UK and Europe in 2023.”

Joe Miller, Srixon Sports Europe’s European Product Manager, added: “The Centre of Excellence at The Hertsmere will allow us to get closer to the end consumer, as well as provide our retailer partners in the south of England with a facility that they can bring their customers to receive the ultimate fitting experience. In our fitting room we have 38 wood, iron and wedge heads complemented by 210 wood, iron and wedge shafts, thus delivering thousands of combinations to accommodate every type of golfer.

It really is an Aladdin’s cave of golf components and technology which anyone can utilise to take their game to the next level with the best equipment on the market, fitted by specially trained PGA Professionals.”

Located in Elstree, The Hertsmere is a family-focused club that is committed to growing the game across all generations and, along with its broad range of facilities, represents the perfect location for Srixon to partner with.

Stuart Ritchie, Director of The Hertsmere, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Srixon Sports Europe to The Hertsmere and work in partnership with them on the launch of such a fantastic initiative. The Centre of Excellence will not only allow our golfers to receive the best fitting experience in the game, but it will also attract more people to our facilities who are seeking to take advantage of the best custom fitting experience in the region. We are proud to be the first Centre of Excellence to open in the South of England and look forward to harnessing the opportunities a facility like this will naturally bring to our business.”

Custom fitting appointments at the centre can be booked via Srixon’s UK website, www.srixon.co.uk.

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Srixon – Brooks Koepka joins Srixon and Cleveland Golf Tour Staff

November 22, 2021 – Srixon and Cleveland Golf, Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd, are proud to announce that Brooks Koepka has joined its Tour staff. As a new member of its Tour Staff, Koepka will play a Srixon driver, Srixon irons, Cleveland Golf wedges, Srixon golf ball, and carry a Srixon staff bag.

“I am very excited to join my good friends Shane Lowry, Graeme McDowell and Hideki Matsuyama as a Srixon and Cleveland Golf Tour Staff member,” said Brooks Koepka. “I’ve been an equipment free agent for the past few years, so it will be fun to be involved with a company on a daily basis and be able to contribute to the development of their future equipment. I put the ZX7 Irons in play in January and it is the best iron I have played on Tour. I look forward to kicking off our new partnership this week in Las Vegas!”.

The 31-year-old Koepka began working with Srixon’s Tour Department earlier this year as he played the ZX7 Irons throughout the 2021 Tour season. Koepka gamed the ZX7 Irons while capturing his 8th career PGA Tour victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open this past season.

A four-time major winner including back-to-back victories at the U.S. Open (2017, 2018) and PGA Championship (2018, 2019), Koepka remains one of the best players in the world. Koepka reached world No 1 status in 2018, along with representing his country on multiple occasions (Ryder Cup 2016, 2018, 2020; Presidents Cup 2017) highlighted by helping Team USA register a historic victory at Whistling Straits just a few weeks ago.

“We’re extremely proud to have Brooks come on board as our newest Staff member,” said Lionel Caron, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer at Srixon Sports Europe. “He’s one of the best players in the world and brings his major championship pedigree and validation to our brands. We’re excited for Brooks to join the Srixon and Cleveland Golf family and look forward to supporting him out on tour.”

Koepka will make his official Srixon Staff debut at Capital One’s The Match on November 26th.

¿What’s in the golf bag of Brooks Koepka?

 

  • Driver: Srixon ZX5 (9.5º)

  • Irons: Srixon ZX7 (4-PW)

  • Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore Tour Rack (52º MID, 56º MID, 60º LOW)
  • Golf Ball: Srixon Z-STAR Prototype
  • Bag: Srixon Tour Staff Bag
Golf Balls, Srixon

Srixon – Launch of tenth generation AD333 golf ball series

August 10, 2021 – Srixon, a global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, introduces the tenth generation AD333 golf ball. The Srixon AD333 is available in Pure White and Tour Yellow and officially launches in the Continental Europe in September 2021.

“This latest generation of AD333 golf balls offers great all-around performance,” said Joe Miller, Srixon Sports Europe’s Product Expert. “With a lower overall compression compared to previous generations, the new AD333 delivers better distance off the tee and enhanced feel when approaching the green.”

The new AD333 shares technology with the tour-validated Z-STAR Series, but it’s packaged into a two-piece, ionomer construction for great value and performance.

The reformulated FastLayer Core features a lower compression number for a straighter, more sustainable ballflight, especially for players with moderate swing speeds. FastLayer works in tandem with AD333’s 338 Speed Dimple Pattern for immense distance gains.

Meanwhile, the tenth generation AD333 golf balls offer unprecedented greenside spin performance. Spin Skin with SeRM, a unique coating on every golf ball, digs deep into wedge and iron grooves, dramatically increasing friction and maximising spin for more stopping power on every shot.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES – SRIXON AD333

  • FastLayer Core: FastLayer delivers exceptional feel and ball speed. With the new sixth generation, a lowercompression delivers superior flight, especially on low-lofted clubs.
  • Spin Skin with SeRM: A coating with flexible molecular bonds digs deep into wedge and iron grooves,maximising spin for more control and more stopping power.
  • Enhanced Alignment: Line up with confidence thanks to the new and improved alignment line.
  • 338 Speed Dimple Pattern: The unique 338 Speed Dimple Pattern boosts overall distance and accuracy due to less drag and a more penetrating ball flight.
  • Models: Pure White, Tour Yellow
  • RRP per dozen: 30.00€.
Golf Balls, Srixon

Srixon – Introduction of the Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE golf ball, to start seeing double

June 28, 2021 – Srixon, a global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, has announced the all-new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE. This exciting new golf ball offering from Srixon officially launches in Spain on the 15th July 2021.

“The new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE looks great, but it’s so much more than that,” explains Joe Miller, European Product Manager. “Easier putting alignment and increased visual feedback on your chip and pitch shots really adds to the greenside performance. It’s a ball every golfer must try.”

The Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE is different, featuring a new thermoplastic urethane cover that has been infused with bright pigments rather than being painted on. The 50/50 Matte Urethane Cover delivers a high contrast, matte cover that provides the same tour-level spin and stopping power you’ve come to expect from the original Q-STAR TOUR.

With DIVIDE’s unique two-tone cover construction, putting alignment comes easy with a 360º line, while every shot will produce a strobe effect to help show off the speed and direction of spin.

DIVIDE might not look like a classic golf ball, but it still delivers true tour performance. Featuring the same FastLayer Core and 338 Speed Dimple Pattern found on the classic Q-STAR TOUR, DIVIDE provides the distance and control expected from a tour-caliber golf ball.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES OF THE Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE: 

  • New FastLayer Core: The new FastLayer Core offers distance and soft feel without compromise due to a gradual transition from soft inner core to firm outer edge.
  • 50/50 Matte Urethane Cover: The high contrast, matte cover makes spin visible and putting alignment easy. It’s cast from soft urethane for tour-level spin and stopping power.
  • 338 Speed Dimple Pattern: Providing a penetrating ball flight in any conditions, the 338 Speed Dimple Pattern increases lift and reduces drag to maximize distance.

Available in colours: Yellow/Red, Yellow/Blue & Yellow/Orange.

Spain Retail Launch Date: Yellow/Orange, 15th July 2021; Yellow/Red and Yellow/Blue, 15 August 2021.

RRP: 40€ pr dozen.

Irons, Srixon

Srixon – Introducing the ZX4 Irons, the most forgiving Srixon set yet

February 8, 2021 – Srixon, a global leader in golf equipment innovation, has announced the launch of the all-new ZX4 Irons, a fully hollow, face-forged iron set that brings forgiveness to the Srixon irons family. The ZX4 Irons officially launch in Europe on the 20th March 2021.

The new ZX4 irons are a fully hollow set created to bring forgiveness to the Srixon iron lineup while maintaining the brand’s signature look and forged feel. The iron’s sharp address view and mid-sized profile give them a palatable shape, while their technologies produce exceptional performance.

Hollow from short to long iron, ZX4 irons give you the freedom to strike the ball across the face while still enjoying high shots that launch straight and find their targets. Premium, high-density tungsten in the base of ZX4’s long and mid irons lowers their centers of gravity significantly, producing a high-launch profile.

A forged HT1770 Steel face is strong and light, increasing face-flex at impact for enhanced speed and distance. And a 431 Steel body absorbs vibrations for softer feel.

ZX4 also feature Srixon’s new MainFrame technology, a one-of-a-kind face design that increases ball speed on every shot. Milled into the backside of each ZX4 face, MainFrame is a variable thickness pattern made up of grooves, channels, and cavities. This pattern maximizes COR for more ball speed and enhanced distance.

The engineering team used artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop the unique face pattern, with computers running thousands of simulations before settling on the fastest design.

The unique Tour V.T. Sole gives ZX4 smoother turf interaction and improved impact feel. The V-shaped sole glides smoothly through turf, even if you strike slightly behind the ball.

Like all ZX irons, ZX4 also feature the resurgence of Srixon’s popular sole notches. Revered by professional tour players, these heel and toe notches enhance iron workability without sacrificing forgiveness.

“The new Srixon ZX4 irons mark a new revolution in forgiveness for Srixon,” says Joe Miller, Product Manager at Srixon Sports Europe.

“The irons include a fully hollow construction with wide soles for getting the center of gravity extremely low and providing maximum forgiveness from the turf. The ZX4 irons accomplish this in addition to MainFrame technology, Tour V.T. Soles, tungsten weighting, and the look and feel expected with Srixon ZX irons.”

KEY FACTORS OF ZX4 IRONS:

  • MainFrame – A variable thickness pattern made up of grooves, channels, and cavities. This pattern maximizes COR for more ball speed and enhanced distance.
  • Hollow Construction – Hollow in every loft, ZX4 delivers higher shots that launch straight and stay on target.
  • Tour V.T. Sole – Smoother turf interaction and improved impact feel help the V-shaped sole glides smoothly through turf.
  • Tungsten Weighting – High-density tungsten in the base of ZX4’s long and mid irons lowers their centers of gravity significantly to deliver high, easy launches.
  • Face Forged – A forged HT1770 Steel face is strong and light, increasing face-flex at impact for enhanced speed and Srixon’s signature iron feel.
  • Availability: European retail launch at 2oth March 2021.
  • RRP: ZX4 irons (6 irons steel, 5-PW), 999€; ZX4 irons (6 irons graphite, 5-PW), 1,149€.
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Interview – John Catlin, ready to give it all in the Race to Dubai final event and make it to the PGA Tour

November 19, 2020 – This year a little-known player has appeared in the European Tour who, out of the blue, managed to win two big competitions. The month of September 2020 was superb for the American John Catlin, who became the revelation player with the return of the European golf competition after the Covid-19 pandemic confinement.

His only reference was having won four times on the Asian Tour (the Asia-Pacific Classic, Sarawak Championship and Yeangder TPC in 2018 and Thailand Open in 2019), in itself not bad at all. But then on 6th of September he won the Andalucía Masters in Valderrama (Spain), keeping himself trim against former World No.1 Martin Kaymer, and three weeks later he did the same at the Irish Open, with a sensational 64-shot comeback, leaving the Englishman Aaron Rai two shots behind. And he went from the 137º to the 84º in the world ranking.

In these times of lockdowns and restrictions we interviewed him in virtual mode (via Zoom), at his home in Sacramento (California), so that he could tell us about his feelings on winning in Spain, how he prepared for his breakthrough in Europe, his aspirations to win the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai next December, his goal to play in the PGA Tour and, of course, we asked him about Srixon and Cleveland Golf, his trusted equipment.

MYGOLFWAY: Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucia Masters champion, and Dubai Duty Irish Open champion all in the same month… Did you expect it? How do you feel?

JOHN CATLIN: It’s hard to say you to expect to win. I mean you tee it up with the intention to give yourself a chance every time you play, but to have actually accomplished that is something that is truly special. It’s a testament to all the hard work I’ve been putting in, me and my coach, for the last six years.

It’s why I play professional golf. It’s why I put in all the hours, because that’s where I want to be. I want to have a chance to win, and I know from my previous record that if I have that chance to win, I am going to give everything I’ve got.

MGW: Then, when you played these events did you feel very sure you could win?

JC: Some of them yes. I knew I had the chance, specially the Irish Open. Just having won already gave me the confidence that I knew what I had to do. You never know if you can accomplish that, but I knew that I had done it before and I can do it again. To have that chance coming down the back in Ireland to hit that shot at the 18, make that birdie, and win the tournament is something really special.

MGW: What did you do for training during the lockdown?

Has that been the key to your success?

JC: Yeah, definitely. Me and my coach put in work every single day. That was kind of a nice thing, because we had two months basically with no tournaments at all. We didn’t know when they were going to start again. So, having that rare opportunity to put in work without the imminence of a tournament coming up meant we were able to get down to things that were holding me back. We were out there every day, putting in the time necessary to get to where I am now.

MGW: What subject did you focus on, fitness, technique…?

JC: Mostly technique but fitness is something I have put a little work into more recently. I think it is something that’s going to help me going forward – something I realise that acted in a couple of my wins. Something that will actually help me to win more and more often. Me and my coach focus now more in the technique side of it.

MGW: You have been in the Asian Tour, now at the European Tour… when will you play the PGA Tour?

JC: I hope very soon. That’s my goal, that’s where I want to get to. That’s the highest level of professional golf in my personal opinion. I hope to get there very soon, and I hope to have a very long career up there.

My goal is to win a Major Championship. I am keeping on working towards those goals.

MGW: How long have you been playing with Srixon and Cleveland golf clubs?

JC: Six years now. I have started at the beginning of 2015.

MGW: What do you like most about your Srixon Z-Forged irons?

JC: I think Srixon makes a great iron. I don’t think they get enough credit for how good an iron they make. I play their blades, I have played them for six years. They perform so well, they are so consistent, they give me that flight I am looking for. I really think they do a great job.

MGW: Are you making any changes in you golf bag for next season?

JC: As of right now, no. I’ve tried some of the new stuff, and I am more comfortable with what I have right now. Obviously, I am playing really well and I have won twice with what I have in my bag. But I am sure that if I’m able to put a little more time into it, and I will find something that will work a little better. I am always trying to push the envelope and get better at what we do.

I mean, as right now I am pretty happy with what I’ve got, but I’m sure we’ll put in some time and maybe find something new.

MGW: For example, have you tested the new Srixon ZX7 driver?

JC: Actually, I haven’t had a chance to try that out yet and I am curious. I’d like to give it a try and see what the numbers say, see how it flies, see how it feels off the face, see how it performs and go from there.

MGW: And have you hit the new Cleveland RTX ZIPCore wedges?

JC: I have tried them. They are very good. The 46º and 52º feel really nice, the 58º was good, very similar to what I play. The most important is that I am going to have to spend time on the 62º wedge. I couldn’t quite get the launch the way I wanted it.

We were confined by time. We were in Ireland. I teed off the next day, and we didn’t really want to mess with it too much, so I just stuck with the RTX-4 that I had in the bag. But if we could spend a little more time to figure out that launch, I think those will definitely end up in the bag.

MGW: I understand that you are a player who trusts more in feelings than in numbers. Is that right?

JC: Yes, definitely I am more of a feel player. Certain feels produce certain shots. And I understand that for a draw I need to feel this, and for a cut with a wedge I need to feel that. If I take it back this far it will go about this far. But other than that, it’s feeling.  I have to be able to modify what I do in order to fit the shot that is coming up.

MGW: Why do you choose the Z-STAR golf ball?  The black (Z-STAR) or the red one (Z-STAR XV)? What does this ball bring to your game?

JC: I play with the black one (Z-STAR). I like it for those 50, 60, 70 yards shots. I like a little more spin on those shots. I like a ball that does a one-hop style, and I felt that the Z-STAR gave me a bit more of that ground that I was looking for on those shots. And a little bit around the greens I like to have that spin as well. So that’s why I chose the Z-STAR, which is a little bit softer. I just felt that it performs the way I’d like a golf ball to perform.

MGW: What are your goals for the next season?

JC: I’ve got those two events in Dubai. I’d like to finish as high as I can in the Race to Dubai. If I were to win the season ending event I think it might put me in the Top-50 in the world, which would open up 2021.

I’m going to give it everything I’ve got to see if I can get that DP World Tour. But you can only control what you can control.  Winning is something a little bit outside my control. But I’m going to give it everything I’ve got for those events. And then starting in 2021, I’ll focus on the Middle East, at Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Saudi, and then just go from there.

MGW: Will you come back to Spain to try to win again?

JC: I’ll definitely come back. I’d love to defend my title at Valderrama. That’s a very special place. The golf course, the people, the food, everything. I love Southern Spain. I’ve actually been to Barcelona too. I went there to the European Tour Q-School. It’s a lovely part of the world.

MGW: And finally, do you think Vallderrama is the most important win in your career?

JC: Yes. So far, at this point, it’s my biggest win. Wining for the first time is always the hardest. You’ve got that weight on your back. The pressure is on. You haven’t done it before – in Europe -. So, for me, it was the biggest just because it gave me the confidence to win the second one. I don’t know if I’d have won the second one if I hadn’t won the first one.

You can do that game as long as you want – go back and forth with the ‘what if’. But I just think, for me, getting that first win, is going to open up a lot of doors and give me a lot of confidence to go forward.