Portland, OR – PAYNTR Golf proudly announces a landmark achievement in the brand’s history, its first PGA TOUR victory at the FedEx St. Jude Championship. The milestone was secured during the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs, where the champion competed in the performance-driven X Tour Proto RS, proving its capability to deliver exceptional traction, comfort, and stability under the game’s most demanding conditions.
The win illustrates PAYNTR Golf’s rapid rise in the competitive golf footwear market and showcases how the company’s dedication to developing performance-based footwear options meets the exacting demands of elite players.
“This is a proud milestone for our young brand,” said Mike Forsey, Co-Founder and President of PAYNTR Golf. “To see PAYNTR Golf in the winner’s circle of a PGA TOUR playoff event gives us tremendous validation of our design philosophy and commitment to performance.”
The X Tour Proto RS, PAYNTR Golf’s fourth offering in the spiked category, combines advanced traction technology, premium comfort, and responsive energy return to meet the demands of the world’s best players.
“This shoe was born from a relentless focus on performance, blending traction, stability, and comfort in a way that empowers players to perform at their peak in the biggest moments,” said Michael Glancy, Co-Founder and Creative Director of PAYNTR Golf. “We promise a performance advantage with everything we do, and moments like this help validate that.”
Key features include:
- Full Grain Leather Upper – Delivers all-day comfort, water resistance, and durable support.
- Waterproof & Breathable Membrane – Fused to the lining and sealed with a midsole bottom gasket.
- TPU Outsole with Fast Twist Insert System – Provides multi-dimensional traction for the life of the shoe.
- Tour Flex Pro Spike – Three degrees of traction and ten points of contact for course-proven grip.
- Ventilated Dual Density PMX Foam™ Midsole – Maximizes energy return and underfoot support.
- Graphite Propulsion Plate – Helps golfers harness ground reaction forces more efficiently.
- PMX Nitro+ Footbed – Offers lightweight, responsive cushioning throughout the shoe’s life.
Retailing for $220, the PAYNTR X Tour Proto RS is available at payntrgolf.com and select golf retailers.
CONTACT
Bo Wood – PAYNTR GOLF
+1 864 421 2421
bo@payntrgolf.com
ABOUT PAYNTR GOLF
Based in Portland, Oregon, PAYNTR Golf designs, markets and distributes golf footwear and accessories created to enhance the performance of the golfer. Founded by three long-time sports performance footwear experts, Mike Forsey, Michael Glancy, and David Paynter, PAYNTR Golf is guided by the principle, ‘Performance Multiplied.’
Performance Multiplied – not just a marketing tagline for the brand, it’s foundational in everything they do. Inspired by creating new, solution based, crafted product, their design methodology is deeply grounded in the biomechanics of the golf swing and a profound understanding of the on-course needs of the golfer. By blending informed style and true performance benefit, PAYNTR Golf is well positioned to become the innovative product alternative for the passionate golfer.
PAYNTR Golf’s product line includes golf accessories and performance footwear for Men & Women. Products are available in premium golf specialty locations globally including North America, Korea, Japan, SE Asia, South Africa, United Kingdom and select countries in Europe. Company website: www.payntrgolf.com.