Secret Sticks: Mark O'Meara's 60-degree Titleist Vokey Tour Chrome Wedge

By Michael Geiger -- 2nd Swing Staff Writer

After a decorated amateur golf career, Mark O’Meara enjoyed great success on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. His 34 professional victories are highlighted by his five wins at Pebble Beach, and his two major championship wins at the 1998 Masters and the 1998 Open Championship.

O’Meara, like all professionals, received special Tour Issue versions of his equipment through his manufacturer. Tour Issue clubs are a cut above their stock counterparts, as they receive extra care and attention in the factory. This also means these clubs rarely make it into the hands of regular, everyday golfers.

But, currently featured in 2nd Swing’s inventory is a Tour Issue Mark O’Meara 60-degree Titleist Vokey Tour Chrome Wedge, built specifically for the two-time major champion in 2003. At 35 inches long, the wedge features six degrees of bounce, a wedge flex shaft, and an “Above Average - 9.0” condition rating, meaning it has seen less than 10 rounds of wear.  In such high-quality condition, the club will still perform exactly the way it was meant to for Mark O’Meara, even if its next owner’s short game may be slightly lacking in comparison. 

Forged from 8620 mild carbon steel, this Tour Issue Vokey wedge boasts a buttery soft feel to go along with its low-glare, tour chrome finish. The club’s classic teardrop shape, defined by a higher toe and shallow heel, is the preferred profile of the best wedge players in the world. Of course, the club would look just as good on display as it would in the bag. With its “Mark” custom stamping, the wedge serves as a fun showpiece for fans of golf history.

Golfers should leap at the chance to purchase a Tour Issue club like this, as it is a steal at its current price ($161.99). However, the one-of-a-kind wedge serves as a reminder that 2nd Swing’s inventory features many reasonably-priced unique items, thanks to the thousands of trade-ins we facilitate each year.

Swing by 2ndswing.com and see for yourself just how many interesting clubs are only a click away from being sent to your door.