Sergio Garcia and the new TaylorMade R9

The first sample of the new TaylorMade R9 emerged last November and it was immediately sent to Spain for the attention of Sergio Garcia.

Before launching any new club, TaylorMade consult their staff professionals, asking them exactly what they would like to see from a new club.

Notwithstanding a few minor cosmetic alterations this was the final version of the revolutionary new driver designed with input from TaylorMade’s staff professionals.

As part of the instruction advice we wanted, we asked him how he’d hit a low drive that would penetrate through the wind.

Suffice to say, by the end of the shoot, Garcia’s reaction to the new driver was positive. We expect the World Number 2 to have it in his bag very soon.

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In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he went on to become a feature writer interviewing many of the biggest names in the game including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Rory McIlroy and Arnold Palmer.

A 5-handicap golfer, Neil is a club member who takes a keen interest in the health of the game at grassroots level. You’ll often now find him writing about club-related issues such as WHS, membership retention and how best to bridge the gap between the range and the course.