What’s In The Bag: Thorbjorn Olesen
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What’s in the bag of multiple DP World Tour Champion and Ryder Cup player Thorbjorn Olesen?
Thorbjorn Olesen is a TaylorMade staff player and his bag is made of the brand’s latest clubs, including the Qi10 LS driver – one of the best drivers in 2024.
After the 2018 Ryder Cup Olesen had a hard time off the course, as he was accused of sexual assault, being drunk on an aircraft, and common assault after an alleged incident on a British Airways flight in July 2019. He was cleared of all charges in December 2021 and has quickly gone about rebuilding his career.
Since the dropped charges the Dane has picked up three DP World Tour titles at the 2022 British Masters, the 2023 Thailand Classic, and the 2024 Ras Al Khaimah Championship in the UAE. This victory has moved him from 85th to 57th in the OWGR which is his highest ranking position since 2019.
Thorbjorn has played on golf’s big stage for many years and stepped into the professional rankings in 2008 competing on the Nordic league in 2009 and graduating to the Challenge Tour on his first attempt.
He followed this with a successive promotion up to the DP World Tour, gaining his full playing rights for the 2011 season. Olesen went on to win his first DP World Tour title the following year at the Sicilian Open in 2012.
Thorbjorn won the Rolex Series Italian Open back in 2018 which bagged him just over €1 million and a spot on the successful 2018 European Ryder Cup team that blew aside the USA in France at Le Golf National by seven points.
A Ryder Cup in which every member of the European team delivered a point, with Olesen’s coming in the final day singles matches, as he beat Jordan Spieth 5&4 putting a well-deserved point on the board for the Dane.
Thorbjorn earned his PGA Tour card via the 2023 DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai standings and will play a mixed schedule on both tours for the 2024 season.
Olesen has used TaylorMade clubs for much of his career and has now officially signed as one of the brand’s staff players.
Alongside the club sponsor, he has brought on board new apparel partner Galvin Green over a decade on from when he previously wore them on tour between 2009 and 2012.
“I’ve been playing TaylorMade on and off for a while now and I felt that the best golf I’ve played has been with TaylorMade clubs,” he said. “TaylorMade’s a great company to be a part of, it’s a great team with great players. I’m proud to be associated with TaylorMade and I look forward to the future together.”
“Thorbjørn has chosen to use TaylorMade equipment for the majority of his successes in world golf which include a winning Ryder Cup team appearance and a Rolex Series win,” said Adrian Rietveld, TaylorMade Senior Tour Manager. “We appreciate that a player of his standard has exclusively chosen to use 14 TaylorMade clubs and a TP5x golf ball as he continues to compete at the highest level of the professional game.
“Thorbjørn is a superb golfer with a bright future and we look forward to supporting his undeniable potential along with his wonderful family and team around him.”
If you’re in the market for new clubs or apparel, then check out our guides to the year’s best equipment. But now let’s take a look at what’s in Thorbjorn Olesen’s golf bag.
What’s In The Bag: Thorbjorn Olesen
What driver does Thorbjorn Olesen use?
Thorbjorn Olesen uses a TaylorMade Qi10 LS driver (10.5°) with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White Prototype 65 TX Shaft
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What fairway woods does Thorbjorn Olesen use?
Thorbjorn Olesen uses TaylorMade Qi10 fairway woods (15°, 18°) with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw White 85 TX Shaft
What irons does Thorbjorn Olesen use?
Thorbjorn Olesen uses a TaylorMade P790 iron (3) with Project X 6.5 shafts
Pros
- Great for distance
- Good looks
Cons
- Current model is a few years old
| Stock shaft | Dynamic Gold 95/105 VSS (s) Mitsubishi Chemical MMT (g) |
| 7-Iron loft | 30.5 |
| Forgiveness rating | 2.5/5 |
Thorbjorn Olesen uses TaylorMade P7MC Irons (4-6) with Project X 6.5 Shafts
| Availability | 3-PW |
| 7-iron loft | 34° |
| Stock shaft | KBS Tour Steel |
| Stock grip | Golf Pride Z-Grip 360 |
Thorbjorn Olesen uses TaylorMade P7MB irons (7-PW) with Project X 6.5 Shafts
Pros
Cons
| Availability | 3-PW |
| 7-iron loft | 34° |
| Stock shaft | KBS Tour |
| Stock grip | Golf Pride Z-Grip +2 |
What wedges does Thorbjorn Olesen use?
Thorbjorn Olesen uses TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 Wedges (56°-12, 60°-11) with Project X 6.5 Shafts
Best for creativity around the green
Pros
- Exceptional distance control and spin
- Easy to slide the leading edge under the ball from tight lies
- Full-face design offers good forgiveness
Cons
- Limited bounce options available
| Highest loft | 60° |
| Grinds | Standard / Low / High |
| FInish | Chrome / Brushed Copper |
What putter does Thorbjorn Olesen use?
Thorbjorn Olesen uses the TaylorMade TP Reserve B11 Putter
What golf ball does Thorbjorn Olesen use?
Thorbjorn Olesen uses the TaylorMade TP5x Golf Ball
Pros
- More penetrating flight than the previous model
- Long distance for quicker swing speeds
- Exceptional spin and control around the greens
- Premium feel off every club
Cons
- Urethane cover not the most durable
| Construction | 5-piece |
| Cover | Cast urethane |
| Compression | TP5 - 87 | TP5x - 97 |
| Dimples | 322 |
| Feel | TP5 - very soft | TP5x - soft |
| Flight | TP5 - mid-high | TP5x - high |
| Long game spin | Low |
| Short game spin | TP5 - very high | TP5x - high |
| Color options | White; Yellow |
| Alternative models | TP5 Pix; TP5x Pix |
- New seamless tour flight dimple pattern
- Speed-layer system
- High-flex material
What apparel does Thorbjorn Olesen wear?
What golf shoes does Thorbjorn Olesen wear?
Thorbjorn Olesen wears FootJoy Premiere Series Golf Shoes
Pros
- Quality materials
- Ortholite insole
- Superb traction
Cons
- Take some wearing in
| Sizes | 6 – 15 |
| Colors | 5 |
| BOA | Yes |
| Waterproof | Yes |
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About the Author
Will Shreeve-Peacock – Golf Equipment Writer
Will is an expert in golf shoes, GPS watches, rangefinders, and training aids.
He has a degree in journalism from Sheffield Hallam University and four years’ experience working in golf retail with American Golf where he was trained by a host of the big-name manufacturers.
A six-handicapper, Will has played golf for more than a decade and is a member at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincolnshire.
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Thorbjorn Olesen what's in the bag.
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Inside Thorbjorn Olesen's golf bag.
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Thorbjorn Olesen with the British Masters trophy.
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Thorbjorn Olesen plays TaylorMade golf clubs and wears Castore apparel and FootJoy shoes.
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Thorbjorn Olesen celebrate his winning putt at the British Masters.
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Thorbjorn Olesen uses TaylorMade P770 and P7MC irons.
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Thorbjorn Olesen uses TaylorMade MG3 TW wedges.
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Thorbjorn Olesen uses the TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver.
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Thorbjorn Olesen wearing Galvin Green.
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Thorbjorn Olesen 2023 golf clubs.
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Thorbjorn Olesen Ras Al Khaimah Championship
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Thorbjorn Olesen celebrates winning the Ryder Cup in 2018.
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Thorbjorn Olesen hittin TaylorMade Stealth 2 driver.
