2023 Open Champion Returns to the Winner’s Circle at The Valero Texas Open Wearing Pulsar by Softspikes

Brentwood, Tenn. –

The final tour event before the season’s first Major begins, The Valero Texas Open, saw a return to the winner’s circle for the 2023 Open Champion whilst wearing Pulsar spikes in his FootJoy golf shoes.  

Having built up a 3-shot lead going into Sunday’s final round, the 38-year-old proved to be comfortable in the windy conditions, shooting a 3-over round of 75 to finish the tournament with a 3-shot lead on 9-under-par. The win is his fourth career PGA Tour title and moves him up to 19th in the FedEx Cup Rankings.

The win means it’s now 14 victories in the past 15 PGA Tour events for players trusting Softspikes. In total, 41 of the top 46 finishers in San Antonio made the choice to compete in replaceable spikes over a spikeless alternative.

“As we get closer to the first Major of the year teeing off on Thursday, it’s a great time to reflect on the magnificent year we have enjoyed so far, with the majority of players winning PGA Tour events in 2025 doing so wearing Softspikes” commented Joe Henderson, President, Softspikes.

Tour players change grips and traction regularly based on course conditions, but amateur golfers rarely think about the impact wearing spikes has on consistency and distance. To achieve optimal performance benefits, golfers should be switching up their spikes every 15 rounds. 

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About Softspikes:

Softspikes is the #1 spike on the PGA Tour and leader in golf cleat technology. Manufactured by PrideSports® and founded in 1993 following a winter metal spike “ban” endorsed by several U.S. State Golf Associations, Softspikes became the industry’s first and only patented non-metal cleat. Offering enhanced traction, added comfort and improved performance, Softspikes replacement spikes can be purchased on Softspikes.com or through major retailers, sporting goods and golf specialty stores and pro shops nationwide.