Wilson player Paul Waring relied on his Wilson Staff Model CB and Utility irons, as well as Wilson Staff Model ZM wedges to produce the best performance of his career to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by two shots.
After a course record 61 on Friday, Waring birdied his final two holes on Sunday to claim a stunning victory, his second DP World Tour title – after the 2018 Nordea Masters – and first Rolex Series win.
Using 5-9 iron on Wilson Staff Model CB irons and 46 and 50 degree on Staff Model ZM wedges, the 39-year-old from Wirral produced expert ball-striking and control of the wedges to finish first in strokes gained. . (+2,79) and second by means (+1.31). He also used a Staff Model Utility 21 instrument.
He posted rounds of 64, 61, 73 and 66 to record a total of 24-under par, to finish ahead of Tyrrell Hatton and Rory McIlroy. His performance moved him to fifth place in the Race to Dubai Rankings, moving up 43 places, all but guaranteeing a PGA TOUR card as a dual member. He also moved up to 105th in the Official World Golf Ranking, up from 229.
“It means a lot and a lot of other things that come with that win,” said Waring, who also used the Wilson Tour's outstanding purse. “I don't want to sound high or anything, but I felt like my golf game was in a good place last year. I haven't put it all together and then this week comes and what a week it was to put it all together, well put, the gameplay was great, it was great fun. It's good to put it all together and get a tournament like this,” he told the DP World Tour website after collecting his trophy and the winner's check for more than €1.4m.
Commenting on the win, Doug Wright, Wilson Golf's Global Commercial Director, said: “We are all delighted for Paul. We can see the hard work he puts in and how confident he is in his weights and wedges and it was evident all week. He was in full control of his game and it's great to add another Wilson win to the books as well as the brand's first Rolex Series win.
Introduced this year, the Staff Model CB irons are designed for elite players, featuring Precise Toe Weighting and a Fluid Feel Hosel, designed to meet the high performance levels expected of Tour-level players. Created with speed and accuracy in mind, the smooth construction of these irons allows golfers who want more forgiveness from their long clubs. Soft Forged 8620 Carbon Steel ensures responsiveness, allowing players to master the ball in both directions.
Also introduced this year, the Staff Model ZM wedges feature a new ZM high-spin groove pattern combined with Garnet Face Blasting to ensure fast, deep and long ball contact. This results in high consistent control in all weather conditions, with a special focus on exceptional performance in wet conditions.
Constructed from 8620 mild forged carbon steel, the new Staff Model ZM wedges are designed with a straight leading edge and a high center of gravity to control the trajectory of the highest wedges.
It was also a good week for fellow Wilson Tour player Ugo Coussaud. The Frenchman finished tied for sixth at 20-under par and 11 up 31st in the Race to Dubai standings ahead of the Tour Championship next week. The 32-year-old is enjoying his best season with four top-10 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the Qatar Masters earlier this year.
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