Hal Sutton & Makefield Putters in Charlotte for the 2025 PGA Championship!
Hal Sutton and the Makefield Putters team spent an exciting and event-packed week in Charlotte, NC for the 2025 PGA Championship!
We kicked things off with a visit to the WBTV studios, where Hal sat down with Jorge Andres for an in-depth, one-on-one interview. The segment focused on, “the person behind the player,” explored Hal’s 1983 PGA Championship win, his lifelong passion for golf, and his involvement with Makefield Putters. Jana Angel later joined Hal and Jorge to test out the Makefield Defiant and even got an impromptu putting lesson from Hal himself. We had a fantastic time at WBTV and truly enjoyed meeting Jorge, Jana, and the incredible production team.
📺 Watch the one-on-one full segment here with Jorge Andres here!
📺 Watch the segment with both Jorge Andres & Jana Angel here!
On Tuesday evening, Hal attended the PGA Champions Dinner hosted by Xander Schauffele at Quail Hollow Club. Surrounded by legends including two-time PGA Champion and recent Masters winner Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, and others, Hal took part in this cherished tradition where the current champion hosts past winners and their families. The dinner featured an impressive menu: clam shooters, steak and bleu cheese crostini, wagyu New York strip steak, and a banana split for dessert. (Golf.com)
Wednesday brought us to the prestigious Intown Club for “A Luncheon with Hal Sutton.” Introduced by John Maginnes, Hal answered audience questions in a live Q&A, covering topics like the state of golf today, highlights from his championship career, and a behind-the-scenes look at Makefield Putters through a special factory video presentation.
Later that afternoon, Hal sat down with Mike Solarte from Spectrum News at the Intown Club. The two discussed the innovative technology behind Makefield Putters, Hal’s iconic win over Jack Nicklaus, the transition from amateur to professional, his thoughts on Tiger Woods, and the elusive “secret sauce” in the game of golf.
📺Watch the full segment with Mike Solarte here!
Between events, Hal and the Makefield team stopped by Cedarwood Country Club in Charlotte to film new segments, chat with members, and enjoy a great lunch. Thank you to Cedarwood CC for your warm hospitality!
Wednesday evening wrapped up with another Q&A event, this time at Club Champion Charlotte. Attendees engaged Hal in a lively discussion about his career, the Makefield Putter line’s advanced technology, and stories from the PGA Champions Dinner and his 1983 victory. Hal also spoke with Queen City News' Kasey Funderburg about the evolution of the game and where golf is headed next.
📺Watch the full segment with Kasey Funderburg from Queen City News here!
We had a memorable week in Charlotte and are incredibly grateful to all the venues that hosted us and the wonderful people we met during the trip!