We dive deep into Matt Fitzpatrick’s incredible playoff victory at the RBC Heritage, analyzing the "shot of the tournament" and the unique gear setup that powered his win.

Plus, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. Sam takes us through the rich heritage of the family brand and introduces the cutting-edge technology behind the 2026 BB Series putters, including the game-changing Variable Depth Face (VDF) milling.

Whether you're interested in Tour drama, equipment deep-dives, or the latest in putter technology, this episode has it all.

[00:00] – Introduction: Recapping a busy weekend in golf.

[01:12] – RBC Heritage Recap: Matt Fitzpatrick’s playoff win over Scotty Scheffler.

[03:40] – Fitzpatrick’s Equipment Tweak: Why switching back to his custom Bettinardi BB1 changed everything.

[05:46] – LIV Golf Update: Jon Rahm’s dominant win in Mexico and the latest league buzz.

[10:48] – LPGA Spotlight: Hannah Green’s historic comeback victory.

[12:15] – New Gear Alerts: Breaking down the Callaway Quantum Mini Driver and Odyssey Square-to-Square models.

[15:13] – Giveaway Announcement: Congratulating our Callaway Staff Bag winner.

[16:22] – What's In The Bag: A detailed look at Matt Fitzpatrick’s Winning WITB.

[24:55] – Exclusive Interview: Sam Bettinardi: The history of milled putters and the evolution of Bettinardi Golf.

[29:50] – The 2026 BB Series: Exploring VDF milling and how it improves distance control on off-center hits.

[32:20] – The Art of Arm Lock: How Bettinardi worked with Matt Kuchar to pioneer a new putting style.

[34:30] – Coming Soon: Previewing upcoming reviews for Fujikura Ventus TR and the 2nd Swing Virtual Tour Van fitting service.

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The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf.

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