Name: Davis Thompson explains three equipment changes that helped capture first win
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In the final round of the 2026 Valspar, Davis Thompson’s drive on the 180-yard, par-3 4th hole lands on the left green, covering 175 yards and finishing 14 feet 5 inches from the hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 4 at Valspar

In the final round of the 2026 Valspar Championship, Davis Thompson's drive on the 555-yard, par-5 first hole travels 314 yards and lands in the left fairway, leaving 232 yards to the hole. His 240-yard shot from the fairway lands on the left green, finishing 53 feet 6 inches from the hole. Thompson misses a 49-foot 2-inch putt, leaving 4 feet 3 inches, and makes the 4-foot 3-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Thompson makes 4-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Valspar

In the first round of the 2026 Valspar, Davis Thompson's drive on the 180-yard par-3 4th hole travels 187 yards and lands on the right green, finishing 31 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 31-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Thompson sinks 32-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at Valspar

In the first round of the 2026 THE PLAYERS, Davis Thompson's drive on the 456-yard, par-4 15th hole travels 291 yards and ends in the left cart path, leaving 187 yards to the hole. His 167-yard approach shot from the left rough lands in the left fairway, leaving a 61-foot 6-inch putt remaining. Thompson makes the 61-foot 6-inch birdie putt.

Davis Thompson holes out 61-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at THE PLAYERS

In the final round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 9th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 9 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 14 at Puerto Rico

In the opening round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

In the first round of the 2026 Cognizant Classic, Davis Thompson made a one-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at Cognizant Classic

In the final round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Davis Thompson's tee shot on the 179-yard, par-3 16th hole landed on the left green, leaving a 3-foot 11-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Davis Thompson's 179-yard tee shot leaves 4-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

In the third round of the 2026 WM Phoenix Open, Davis Thompson’s tee shot on the 128-yard par-3 16th hole landed on the left green, leaving a 3-foot 3-inch putt, which he made for birdie.

Davis Thompson hits 125-yard approach to 3 feet, nearly aces No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

In the third round of the 2025 RSM Classic, Davis Thompson's 278-yard drive on the 376-yard, par-4 5th hole landed in the right fairway, leaving 96 yards to the hole. His 99-yard approach from the fairway landed on the right side of the green, 12 feet 9 inches from the cup. Thompson made the 12-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.

Davis Thompson sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 9th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie putt on No. 9 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 8th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 8 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-3 7th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 7 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 5 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes eagle on the par-5 18th hole.

Davis Thompson makes eagle putt on No. 18 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 16 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 15th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 14th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 14 at The RSM Classic

In the opening round of The RSM Classic 2025, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 13 at The RSM Classic

The final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship had plenty of drama around the FedExCup Playoffs top-70 bubble. Mark Hubbard, Matti Schmid, Davis Thompson and Chris Kirk reflect on their finishes at Sedgefield Country Club.
 

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In the final round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Davis Thompson sinks a 47-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 13th hole.

Davis Thompson's excellent approach sets up birdie at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-4 8th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 8 at Wyndham

In the third round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 5th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 18 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the second round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes a 11-foot birdie putt on the par-3 12th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

In the opening round of the 2025 Wyndham Championship, Davis Thompson makes eagle on the par-5 15th hole.

Davis Thompson sinks a 26-foot eagle putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-3 16th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

In the final round of the 2025 John Deere Classic, Davis Thompson makes birdie on the par-5 10th hole.

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere

Prior to the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open, Davis Thompson explains how switching to a lower-spinning golf ball and an older driver helped improve his driving. As a result of the change, Thompson also needed a complete overhaul for his irons, switching the lofts, shafts and head to match the golf ball. Thompson claimed his first TOUR victory at the 2024 John Deere Classic, setting the tournament scoring record at 28-under par.

Davis Thompson explains three equipment changes that helped capture first win

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Chris Gotterup talks being highest-ranked player in Texas Children's field

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Sahith Theegala drains clutch birdie putt with Hammer in play at TGL Finals

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Justin Rose chips in for clutch birdie at TGL Finals

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Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 4 at Valspar

Davis Thompson makes 4-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at Valspar

Davis Thompson sinks 32-foot birdie putt on No. 4 at Valspar

Davis Thompson holes out 61-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at THE PLAYERS

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 9 at Puerto Rico

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 14 at Puerto Rico

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 14 at Puerto Rico

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at Cognizant Classic

Davis Thompson's 179-yard tee shot leaves 4-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

Davis Thompson hits 125-yard approach to 3 feet, nearly aces No. 16 at WM Phoenix Open

Davis Thompson sinks 13-foot birdie putt on No. 5 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie putt on No. 9 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 8 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 7 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 5 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes eagle putt on No. 18 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 16 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 14 at The RSM Classic

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 13 at The RSM Classic

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Davis Thompson sinks a 47-foot birdie putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

Davis Thompson's excellent approach sets up birdie at Wyndham

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 8 at Wyndham

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 5 at Wyndham

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 18 at Wyndham

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 15 at Wyndham

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 12 at Wyndham

Davis Thompson sinks a 26-foot eagle putt on No. 15 at Wyndham

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 16 at John Deere

Davis Thompson makes birdie on No. 10 at John Deere