Robert Karlsson

Age: 41
Lives: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Story: 12 victories including the 2010 Dubai World Championship; winner of the 2008 European Tour Order of Merit

Groove Factor
The giant Swede who has been a stalwart on the European Tour and international scene since he turned professional in 1989 is the embodiment of the Swedish credo of “speak softly and carry a big stick” (remember Bo Svenson in “Walking Tall”?). At 1.96m tall, he strikes an imposing figure on any golf course but his steady play and consistency has earned him the reputation as a golfer who just gets better as he gets older.

Ball
Pro V1x

Driver
910D3 driver (9.5, D∙2 SFT setting)

Fairway
910F fairway metals (13.5, 19.0, D∙4 SFT setting)

Irons
MB irons (3-PW)

Wedges
Vokey Design Spin Milled pitching (49), sand (56) and lob (60) wedges

Putter
Scotty Cameron Newport prototype putter