Ben Schmidt
A highly-rated young British golfer from Yorkshire who plays at Rotherham Golf Club. Schmidt turned pro in June 2021 after signing with White Rose Sports Management. He became the youngest member of the Great Britain and Ireland Walker Cup squad at 18 years of age, and won two national titles (English Boys U18 Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship and Carris Trophy) at age 16, breaking Sandy Lyle's record. Currently competing on the European Tour and Alps Tour.
About Ben Schmidt
Ben Schmidt is a GB_ENG professional golfer. Ben Schmidt uses a PING PING G430 LST Driver (9°) driver, PING Ping i240 Irons irons, a PING Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch Putter putter, and the Titleist Titleist Pro V1 golf ball.
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Equipment Q&A
Ben Schmidt uses a PING G430 LST Driver (9°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.
Ben Schmidt uses a PING Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.
Ben Schmidt plays the Titleist Pro V1. Tour players typically choose balls that match their swing speed and provide the spin characteristics they need around the greens.
Ben Schmidt uses PING Ping i240 Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of January 2025, Ben Schmidt's bag includes a PING G430 LST Driver (9°), PING Ping Vault 2.0 Ketsch Putter putter, and Titleist Pro V1. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.
