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Austin Smotherman wins with L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i
Austin Smotherman secures PGA Tour victory using L.A.B. Golf’s new VZN.1i putter.
In brief
Austin Smotherman secures PGA Tour victory using L.A.B. Golf’s new VZN.1i putter. Austin Smotherman won his first PGA Tour event with L.A.B. Golf’s VZN.1i putter after a week of tournament play. Originally reported by Golf.
Austin Smotherman wins PGA Tour event
Austin Smotherman earned his first PGA Tour victory at the Bank of Utah Championship using L.A.B. Golf’s VZN.1i putter.
VZN.1i putter design
The VZN.1i features strong visual cues for easy alignment and a newly shaped sole to boost confidence in putting.
Smotherman’s switch to VZN.1i
Smotherman switched to the VZN.1i in June 2025 after using the OZ.1 putter to finish T2 at the Cognizant Classic.
Smotherman’s fitting process
Smotherman visited L.A.B. headquarters in Oregon to get fitted for the VZN.1i putter before the Bank of Utah Championship.
Smotherman’s performance
Smotherman collected more than 5.3 strokes gained and finished 20th in the category to secure his first PGA Tour win.
The key point
Austin Smotherman won his first PGA Tour event with L.A.B. Golf’s VZN.1i putter after a week of tournament play.
