Youngster Tom McKibbin mixes Callaway, TaylorMade, and Titleist clubs in a finely tuned setup that earned him a Major ticket.
22-year-old Northern Irish golfer Tom McKibbin claimed victory at the Link Hong Kong Open on the Asian Tour, finishing 27-under par. The win not only earned him the title but also secured invitations to the 154th Open Championship in 2026 and the Masters in Augusta. Like Rory McIlroy, McKibbin hails from Holywood near Belfast and is known for his precision and willingness to blend different club brands in his bag.
Driver and Fairway Woods: Callaway and TaylorMade
From the tee, McKibbin relies on a Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max driver, which features a titanium structure embedded in a carbon chassis, reducing weight by 15% and shifting mass toward the clubhead. His 3-wood is a TaylorMade Stealth 2 with 15° loft, a staple in his bag for years. Though previously seen with a TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus and a Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 5-wood, he did not use them in Hong Kong.
WITB: Three Callaway Iron Models
Given the tight layout of the Link Hong Kong Golf Club, McKibbin opted for a Callaway Apex UT Utility 3-iron and a forgiving Apex Ai150 4-iron. His 5-PW irons are from the X-Forged series, launched in 2017 and favored by players with consistent ball striking. The combination of three different Callaway iron models proved effective in his winning performance.
For wedges, McKibbin uses a 50° and 54° from Callaway’s Opus SP series, while his 60° wedge is a Titleist Vokey SM10. His putter, the most frequently changed club in his 2025 setup, was an Odyssey Ai-One Rossie S in Hong Kong—possibly a prototype model. He rounds out his gear with the popular Titleist Pro V1 ball, a choice shared by many professionals.