What’s In The Bag: Jennifer Kupcho
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Let’s dive into the bag of three-time LPGA Tour winner Jennifer Kupcho
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Jennifer Kupcho has three victories on the LPGA Tour, but her first victory as a professional came in her home state at the 2020 Colorado Open on a minor Tour. Many of the best players in the world were forced to play in minor Tour events following the suspension of the LPGA Tour due to Coronavirus – Kupcho capitalized on the unfortunate circumstances.
Also in the field with Kupcho, when she won in Denver was Spain’s Carlota Ciganda, who finished second that week. After winning in Colorado the American had a little wait until her next victory which came in 2022. This wasn’t only her first win on the LPGA Tour, it also saw her become a Major Champion.
The Colorado-born golfer won the 2022 Chevron Championship, beating Jessica Korda by two strokes. Despite carding a 74 for the final round, Kupcho did enough and hung on to claim her first win of 2022 – that year she went on to win another two LPGA Tour tournaments.
Her second victory of 2022 came at the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, she won in a playoff against Nelly Korda and Leona Maguire. Her third of 2022 and most recent victory was at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational where she and fellow-American Lizette Salas won by five strokes over Finland’s Matilda Castren and Malaysia’s Kelly Tan.
Before turning professional back in 2019, Kupcho had a very successful amateur career, spending 34 weeks as the No.1 ranked amateur in the world across three separate occasions. At the inaugural Augusta National Women’s Amateur, Kupcho emerged victorious – another impressive accolade to add to the NCAA Division I Championship she won in 2018 while at Wake Forest University.
This season on Tour has been a very mixed bag for Kupcho. No wins, two top 10s, and five missed cuts so far this season, but the American still did enough to earn a spot on the USA Solheim Cup Team.
Kupcho was part of the losing team on home turf in 2021. Around Inverness Club, she had a positive record, but she couldn’t emulate the same form this time round and once again tasted defeat after Europe retained the Solheim Cup.
The 28th world-ranked golfer is part of Ping’s Tour team, carrying a full bag of the brand’s equipment. But let’s see exactly what configuration she has.
What’s In The Bag: Jennifer Kupcho
What driver does Jennifer Kupcho use?
Jennifer Kupcho uses a Ping G425 LST driver (10.5°) with a Tour AD XC 5 Stiff shaft
Read our full Ping G425 LST Driver review.
What fairway wood does Jennifer Kupcho use?
Jennifer Kupcho uses a Ping G430 LST fairway wood (15°) with a Fujikura Atmos TS Blue 6 Stiff shaft
Read our full Ping G430 LST Fairway Wood review.
What hybrids does Jennifer Kupcho use?
Jennifer Kupcho has two Ping G430 hybrids (22° & 26°) with a Tour AD DI-75 Stiff shaft and a Tour AD DI-85 Stiff shaft
Her setup with the hybrids is perhaps unconventional with such a big gap between her 15° fairway wood and her 26° hybrid being identical to her 5-iron. However, I'm not going to argue with a Major Champion.
Read our full Ping G430 Hybrid review.
What irons does Jennifer Kupcho use?
Jennifer Kupcho plays with Ping i210 irons (5-9) with Project X IO 6.0 shafts
There are some players who've made the switch including Allisen Corpuz who'll also be joining Kupcho and Ewing in Andalucia this September.
Read our full Ping i210 Irons review.
Jennifer Kupcho has two Ping i230 irons (PW & UW) with Project X IO 6.0 shafts
It's hard to class this as a combo set but there must be a good reason for the mix - potentially ranking 4th this season for GIR is a good indicator as to why she's stuck with it all year.
Read our full Ping i230 Irons review.
What wedges does Jennifer Kupcho use?
Jennifer Kupcho uses a set of two Ping Glide Forged Pro wedges 54°/S and 58°/S with Project X IO 6.0 shafts
Read our full Ping Glide Forged Pro Wedges review.
What putter does Jennifer Kupcho use?
Jennifer Kupcho has a Ping PLD Kushin Prototype putter in the bag
The PLD Kushin used by Kupcho isn't yet available to the public but you can pick up other Ping PLD putters - the closest being the PLD Anser D.
Read our full Ping PLD Putters review.
What golf balls does Jennifer Kupcho use?
Jennifer Kupcho reaches for Titleist Pro V1 golf balls
Read our full Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls review.
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About the author
James Hogg – Golf Equipment Writer
James Hogg is a golf equipment writer for todays-golfer.com.
He has a degree in English Language from Newcastle University and an MA in Journalism from Kingston University.
James previously worked for American Golf alongside his studies as part of the sales and fitting team. Having worked in golf retail for seven years he has all the skills and knowledge necessary to review and recommend the perfect equipment for golfers of all abilities and has a strong knowledge of putters, golf balls, and golf apparel, including trousers.
Despite nobody else in James’ family playing golf he took a keen interest as a teenager which saw him become a junior member at Saltburn Golf Club, North Yorkshire. Since returning to Teesside in 2022 James has joined his home course, Cleveland Golf Club. His handicap index is 4.7 thanks to consistent distance off the tee.
Away from golf, James enjoys a multitude of sports, specifically watching Formula 1, American Football and Horse Racing. He’s also a proud supporter of Middlesbrough FC, likes cooking and reading travel literature.
James uses a Callaway Mavrik SZ Driver, Callaway Mavrik SZ 3-Wood, TaylorMade Stealth UDI 3-iron, Ping i210 Irons (4-PW), Cobra King Snakebite 50° Wedge, Mizuno S23 56° and 60° Wedges, TaylorMade Spider X Putter and a TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe golf ball.
You can contact James via email for loads more golf equipment insight.
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