Prior to the first Major of the year, many notable players made adjustments to their equipment, with one trend being the increase of mini drivers at Augusta National.
In a field of 91, it was reported that around 25-30% had, or put, a mini driver in-play for The Masters, with the increase in popularity showcasing that they are becoming a more versatile and important option for the bag.
A whopping 23(!!!) mini drivers in play this week at the Masters. TaylorMade had eight including Tommy Fleetwood. Callaway had several in the new Quantum Mini prototype including some big names like Min Woo Lee and new co-leader Justin Rose. And Ping’s unnamed prototype mini had… pic.twitter.com/DyhnpJK2mQApril 10, 2026
Rose isn’t in the field for the RBC Heritage, but did use a Callaway Quantum mini driver to finish T3rd at Augusta National
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Justin Rose and Max Homa were just some of the names in contention with a mini driver in their set-up, while Tommy Fleetwood and Min Woo Lee also had the club in-play.
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As we’ve alluded to previously, mini drivers are becoming more frequent on the Tour and, because of Augusta National being a draw-bias course, they remained a valuable asset to have in Georgia.
Now that The Masters is over, though, with Rory McIlroy defending his Green Jacket, a number of the PGA Tour’s big names will take the trip to Hilton Head Island and the RBC Heritage.
Played at Harbour Town Golf Links, the $20 million Signature Event always brings a good field with it, and I believe most will have kept the mini driver in the bag following The Masters last week.
McIlroy implemented a mini driver when he last teed it up at the RBC Heritage in 2024
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Although McIlroy won’t be present at this week’s tournament, taking a break and not competing at a course that doesn’t suit his game, he has previously used a mini driver around the layout back in 2024.
Using a TaylorMade BRNR Copper, the six-time Major winner had it in the bag for his first round before taking it out of the set-up for the remaining three. It’s the only time, we believe, he has used the model of club.
So, why do I think the mini driver trend will continue? Well, once again, it’s down…
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