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Why The Spider Is The BEST Putter Ever Made
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Rick sits down to deep dive why the TaylorMade Spider has become the most used putter on tour. From its beginnings in 2008 to dominating the Masters, Scottie's insane win streak, and why guys like Rory and Tommy Fleetwood made the switch, we break down the story behind the putter that's quietly changed professional golf
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