Where is the gold Putter Vault?
Daniel Moore
Published Jan 11, 2026
Since the 1970s, tournament champions are presented with a gold-plated putter matching the specs of their putter and engraved with both their name and the name of the tournament won. A replica of the golf club is stored in a vault at the Ping headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.
Who has the most golf putters in the PING Gold Putter Vault?
The leader in the clubhouse with the most gold putters is Lee Westwood, who boasts an impressive 57 from wins, career milestones and Ryder Cup appearances. The late Seve Ballesteros, a five-time major winner, is second on the list with 46 gold-plated Anser models.
When was the first PING Anser putter made?
Anser Putter: Technology Triumphs.
In January of 1966, Karsten Solheim designed the Anser putter, a model so successful that PING celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016 (see story below).
Are PING vault putters adjustable?
50 Words or Less. The PING Vault 2.0 putters give golfers tons of options. Six heads, three finishes, three grips, plus adjustable weight.
What pros use the Ping Anser?
Other big names to use the Anser early on included Gary Player and Tony Jacklin. Later on Scott Verplank used his Anser for more than 22 consecutive years, and Tiger Woods used an Anser as a junior and college player, as well as played an Anser 2 during the 1998 PGA Tour season.
30 related questions foundHow much is a Ping Anser putter worth?
PING says the putter is still an original, which, depending on condition, means Gore's putter could worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $1,500-plus on the open market.
What is the Ping Anser putter made of?
First employing a Bronze Anser, then eventually the PING Anser 2 Stainless Steel putter which he won the 1994 and 1995 U.S. Amateur Championships. Mark O'Meara won the 1998 Open Championship with a PING putter.
What putter has the most wins?
Titleist's Scotty Cameron putters lead the season count with 14 victories while Odyssey has nine, TaylorMade seven and Ping six. Rounding out the list are SIK and Bettinardi with two.
When were Ping g5 irons made?
They begin shipping Nov. 1, 2005. What Ping calls the most forgiving irons the company has yet made feature a deeper, parallel cavity design to widen the sole and expand the perimeter weighting.
How do I check my ping serial number?
Locate the serial number on the Ping club to be verified. For irons, the serial number is on the hosel. For woods, the location of the serial number varies by model but usually is found near the numbers indicating the degree of loft.
How can I tell how old my Ping putter is?
How can I tell how old my Ping putter is? Obtain the serial number from the Ping club in question. Find serial numbers on the hosel for irons, hybrids and fairway woods, and on the sole of the club for drivers. Late-model putters have serial numbers on the heel side of the face.
What putter does Tiger Woods use?
Tiger Woods currently uses a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 GSS putter. It is a blade-style Anser putter that has been in his bag for all of his biggest wins. He went through a period of time in his comeback where he had to play other putters, but he is back to using the tried-and-true Scotty.
What is the most forgiving putter?
Most Forgiving Putters
- Odyssey 2-Ball Ten Putter. Reasons to buy. ...
- Cobra King 3D Printed Agera Putter. Reasons to buy. ...
- Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11.5 Putter. Reasons to buy. ...
- Ping 2021 Fetch Putter. Reasons to buy. ...
- TaylorMade Truss TB1 Putter. ...
- Wilson Staff Infinite Buckingham Putter. ...
- Mizuno M-Craft 3 Putter. ...
- Evnroll ER11V Putter.
What PING putter makes the PING sound?
The Ping A1 trademark hollow design provides the recognizable ping sound the clubs are known for when making contact with the ball. This vintage putter also glides comfortably against the green, providing greater control with every swing.
What metal are PING putters made of?
Beryllium Copper and Manganese Bronze
From what I have researched, many of the oldest Ping putters were crafted from Manganese Bronze, which is a mixture of metals including Manganese, Zinc, Copper, Aluminum, and Iron. Some of the newer models (and I believe to this day) utilized the Beryllium Copper metal.
Who uses Ping G425 Driver?
The PING G425 LST Driver is pretty popular among the top PGA Tour Players right now with 11 tour pros currently carrying it in their bag, including Viktor Hovland, Louis Oosthuizen, and Tony Finau.
What putter is Jon Rahm using?
Jon Rahm is currently using an Odyssey White Hot OG Rossie S putter. It's a mid-mallet shape that has been custom made to his preferences. It was built with a Microhinge Star insert that he liked the feel of and it also features no sightline as he prefers no lines on his putter head.
What putter does Dustin Johnson use?
Dustin Johnson uses a TaylorMade Spider Tour IB Limited putter.
Are Ping putters milled?
PING Putters
A premium level of precision and detail, each precisely milled and carefully crafted from forged 303 stainless steel.
When did the Ping B60 come out?
'” The original B60 was introduced late in 1978, and the early models weighed “closer to 300 grams,” according to Serrano, but the newly designed PLD B60 version weighs 350 grams. “That's just the normal head weight for putters nowadays,” Serrano said.
Are PING Eye 2 wedges legal?
The fact is this is not cheating. The Ping Eye 2 clubs (irons and wedges) were grandfathered for life as part of a settlement in 1993 of a suit Ping filed against the USGA. In short, any Ping Eye 2 manufactured prior to March 31, 1990, is within the rules as long as the USGA governs the game.
What year did PING Rapture irons come out?
Ping Rapture – Released 2006.
What year did PING Eye irons come out?
The original Ping Eye irons were introduced in 1978. They featured an eye shape in the cavity that helped to improve feel while creating a higher standard in golf club aesthetics.