published: Mar 26, 2025

Bud Cauley WITB 2025: Resilient return after near tragedy

In 2018 Bud Cauley suffered serious injuries in a near fatal car accident. He is now back contending at the top of golf leaderboards. Let’s take a look at what clubs make it into his bag for the 2025 season…..

In 2025, Bud Cauley has made a remarkable comeback to the PGA Tour, consistently appearing near the top of the leaderboards.

First gaining attention as the 2006 Junior Ryder Cup standout, he rose to become the world’s top-ranked amateur golfer. His journey took a harrowing turn in June 2018 after a serious car accident, resulting in multiple injuries and sidelining him for months. After a long recovery, Cauley returned to competitive golf in February 2024 at the WM Phoenix Open.

As the 2025 season unfolds, he has claimed impressive finishes, including sixth at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass and fourth at the Valspar Championship. His return showcases both his skill and resilience. This article explores the contents of Bud Cauley’s golf bag to see which clubs he is choosing to help him, once again, feature at the top the leaderboards. Let’s delve into the Bud Cauley WITB 2025….

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Bud Cauley WITB 2025

Driver: Titleist GT2 driver (8 degrees) Shaft: Fujikura Ventus 6-X black)

Fairway wood : Titleist GT2 fairway wood (15 and 18 degrees) – (Shaft: Tensei K Series 70 and 80 Flex-TX black)

Irons: Titleist 620 MB irons (4-9)

Wedges: Vokey SM10 (48/10F / 52/12F / 56/14F), Wedgeworks (60/L)

Putter: Custom Scotty Cameron

Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord, Golf Pride Tour Velvet

Ball: Titleist Pro V1 golf ball

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Shoes: FootJoy Premiere Series – check out full range at FootJoy UK / FootJoy US

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About the author

Paul Miller

Paul has been playing golf for around a fourth of a Century, whilst his time on this Earth is rapidly approaching half a Century!

During that time his handicap, on average, has gone down around half a shot a year and is currently at 8.

His general love of Sport included a time studying the Philosophy and Sociology of Sport.

In 2013 he co-authored a book chapter 'The good and bad of youth sport today'.

His passion for youth sport is equally matched in his role heading up the Buyer's Guides for National Club Golfer.

He wants to inform golfers what gear is the best whilst finding all the best golf deals so you can save money.

Since joining the equipment testing team at NCG he has become a hybrid convert and is ready to tell you to ditch the long irons if you want to hit more greens this season!

Paul uses Titleist GT3 driver, Callaway Ai Smoke hybrids, a SeeMore Giant Putter and a TaylorMade Tour Response golf ball.