Breaking down Rory McIlroy's BOLD driver change ahead of the RBC and U.S. Open | Interview: Chaz Bowker on the state of Adaptive golf

Update: 2025-06-05

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On this week's episode of Fully Equipped, GOLF's Johnny Wunder breaks down some major gear updates from the RBC Canadian Open and LIV Golf Virginia, including an overhaul to the top of Rory McIlroy's bag. Chaz Bowker then joins the show to talk his golf journey and goals for this year's U.S. Adaptive Open Championship.

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Breaking down Rory McIlroy's BOLD driver change ahead of the RBC and U.S. Open | Interview: Chaz Bowker on the state of Adaptive golf

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Breaking down Rory McIlroy's BOLD driver change ahead of the RBC and U.S. Open | Interview: Chaz Bowker on the state of Adaptive golf

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Breaking down Rory McIlroy's BOLD driver change ahead of the RBC and U.S. Open | Interview: Chaz Bowker on the state of Adaptive golf