John VanDerLaan
American golfer who earned his PGA Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour. A Florida Southern College alum, VanDerLaan is a Titleist Player Development staff player known for mixing old and new equipment, including keeping a well-worn TSi2 7-wood alongside his newer GT2 driver.
About John VanDerLaan
John VanDerLaan is a US professional golfer. competing on the PGA Tour. Currently ranked #254 in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). John VanDerLaan uses a Titleist GT2 Driver (10.0°) driver, Titleist 620 CB Irons irons, and a Titleist Scotty Cameron 009M Tour Prototype Putter putter.
John VanDerLaan is a Titleist Player Development staff player. Mixes GT2 driver with older TSi2 7-wood - commenters noted 'interesting wood/shaft combo'. Uses Vokey Design Proto wedges with 'JVDL' stamping. KBS Tour C-Taper 125 S+ in both irons and wedges (commenters noted the stiff wedge shafts). Two putters were photographed: Scotty Cameron 009M blade and T-8.5 mallet, both tour prototypes. Florida Southern alma mater headcover on 3-wood.
Current WITB
As spotted at the 2026 Cognizant Classic in February 2026
Bag Breakdown
6 clubs from 1 brand in the bag
Deals on John's Equipment
Titleist GT2 Driver
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Titleist GT2 Fairway
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Titleist TSi2 Fairway
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Equipment Context
Equipment Q&A
John VanDerLaan uses a Titleist GT2 Driver (10.0°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.
John VanDerLaan uses a Titleist Scotty Cameron 009M Tour Prototype Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.
John VanDerLaan uses Titleist 620 CB Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.
As of February 2026, John VanDerLaan's bag includes a Titleist GT2 Driver (10.0°), Titleist Scotty Cameron 009M Tour Prototype Putter putter. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.