# 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.
- Title: Austin Smotherman wins with L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i · Golf
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Golf — https://golf.com/gear/putters/austin-smotherman-notches-first-win-for-l-a-b-golfs-newest-mallet
- Published: 2026-10-05T12:09:37+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Austin Smotherman won his first PGA Tour event with L.A.B. Golf’s VZN.1i putter after a week of tournament play.