Okay, so I got curious about what Henrik Stenson actually carries in his golf bag these days. You know, he’s famous for that killer 3-wood and just has this solid, reliable game. I figured, easy enough, I’ll just look it up quickly.
I started off hitting the usual spots online. Typed “Henrik Stenson what’s in the bag” into the search bar. Boom, tons of results. Golf websites, forums, gear blogs – they all had lists. Seemed straightforward, right? Got my notepad ready, started jotting things down.
Digging In
But then, I started noticing some weird stuff. One site listed a certain Callaway driver, another mentioned a Titleist he supposedly tested. The irons seemed to change depending on when the article was written – sometimes older models, sometimes newer ones. It got confusing fast. Some lists felt really old, maybe from his Open Championship win era, not reflecting what he might be playing now.
This wasn’t as simple as I thought.
So, I decided to get a bit more methodical. I tried looking for info specifically from recent tournaments he played in. Started scanning through photos from tournament coverage, looking for close-ups of his clubs. You know, trying to match the pictures with the lists I’d found. That helped a bit. You could definitely spot his trusty old Callaway 3-wood most times, that thing’s iconic.
- Checked tournament photo galleries.
- Looked for caddie bib photos where the bag is visible.
- Cross-referenced with gear forums where people track this stuff obsessively.
The Reality Check
Even doing that, it was tough. Sometimes the photos weren’t clear enough to see the exact model number on the irons. Putter grips change, shafts get swapped out. Pros are constantly tinkering, testing new gear, especially if they have equipment contracts. What he plays in practice rounds might be different from the tournament setup.
I spent a good afternoon just trying to verify the driver and maybe the wedges he used in a specific event earlier this year. Found conflicting reports even for the same tournament! Some said one model, others pointed to a slightly different spec or head.
It hit me then: these WITB lists are often just a snapshot in time, and sometimes they’re based on assumptions or outdated info. Unless the player or their team confirms it directly right at that moment, it’s hard to be 100% certain. They switch stuff out way more often than we probably think.
So, what did I end up with? Well, a better appreciation for how tricky it is to track this stuff accurately. I got a general idea of his preferred brands (mostly Callaway historically, but changes happen) and the types of clubs he favors – strong woods, reliable irons. But an exact, up-to-the-minute list? That felt like chasing shadows. It was an interesting exercise, though. Made me realize WITB features are cool, but you gotta take them with a grain of salt sometimes. The real story is probably always changing.
