Everyone knows Scotty Cameron, and everyone knows just how successful the brand of putters has been on the worldwide stage for decades. While Scotty Cameron and company continue to evolve the brand by releasing both refined as well as new designs, one thing they have always been exceptional at is seizing the moment to re-imagine a successful design and bring it into the present.
That is much of the case with the new Scotty Cameron Champions Choice release which is dropping on August 6, 2021. Well, with the exception that this time they are taking arguably their most iconic, and to this day sought after, designs ever and giving it a makeover.
What is Champions Choice you are likely asking? In simplest terms, it is the return of the legendary Button Back.
Champions Choice
The Button Back has won a plethora of tournaments since its release and it has been back in the public’s eye since winning back-to-back U.S. Open Championships. With that spark, alongside the never-ending quest to improve designs which Scotty Cameron does perhaps better than anyone else, it makes sense that the man himself saw and seized the opportunity to re-imagine and re-introduce a classic. As it pertains the inspiration and direction for this release, Scotty had this to say:
“We’ve had a very good run over the past 25 years with Tour victories, and major championships in particular. After the incredible response we received from the Teryllium T22 Limited Release and with back-to-back U.S. Open wins (2017 and 2018) with a Button Back, I had the idea for Champions Choice as a way to bring back the Button Back, but in a new, modern way. As we were designing and manufacturing the Special Select line, upgrading and refining our blade and mid-mallet shapes, the Champions Choice project endured. Now I’m finally ready to showcase it and offer three very special new designs based on everything we’ve done to refine the Special Select line, but with the Teryllium inlay and the Button Back look. I love this design, as Champions Choice celebrates the Tour victories players have racked up over the years using our putters, while also offering dedicated golfers the same level of playable performance.”
Getting more into the designs, the Champions Choice release will consist of three different putter shapes, the Newport Button Back, Newport 2 Button Back, and Flowback 5.5 Button Back designs. As mentioned in the quote above, each model is based around the refinements which the company did with its most recent Special Select release.
All three putters have 303 Stainless Steel bodies (the 5.5 does use an aluminum sole plate) which are finished in their patented silver mist look and will all feature flange site lines. The showstopper of the design is of course the Teryllium copper insert which is well renowned for its softer overall feel compared to fully milled models. Though the insert is set in the body using the same classic elastomer surrounding it and button head screws in the cavity, Scotty did seize the opportunity to also place what they are calling a “high tech” modern dampening material between the insert and putter head to try and improve the feedback.
As should be expected, each model also has uniquely created graphics and engraving alongside a specially designed headcover just for the Champions Choice motif. The putters are finished in a red, white, and blue color scheme and will come standard with a grey Scotty Cameron Pistolini grip.
The Scotty Cameron Champions Choice putters will be available through select Titleist authorized golf shops on August 6, 2021. Additionally, each model will come with a $600.00 price tag. Be sure to keep an eye on THP and jump into the conversation, as we hope to have much more on the Champions Choice release soon.
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Seems a bit over the top with the r/w/b to me and I usually like that sort of stuff.
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I believe it’s mostly pointed at the back to back US Open wins on 17-18 and that it was the “champions choice” design of putter to put in play.
Don’t hate America, Jeremy.:LOL:
I bet you could buy it for $600, sell it in a few years and make a nice chunk on it.
[QUOTE=”Jman, post: 10015640, member: 1579″]
I believe it’s mostly pointed at the back to back US Open wins on 17-18 and that it was the “champions choice” design of putter to put in play.
Don’t hate America, Jeremy.:LOL:
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Which got benched, and needs to make a comeback.
From what I’ve heard, you won’t be able to walk into your local shop and try one on August 6th. They are super limited. More limited than the T22 of 2019. My local shop is getting one, and the allotment is 20 for the rep that covers parts of 3 states. They are already going for double retail on eBay. Good luck finding one at retail now. Seems like everywhere is sold out.
Everything good is super limited ?
BRB calling my local shop to see if they’ll get one and flip on the market … limited putters are becoming like the sneaker industry
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BRB calling my local shop to see if they’ll get one and flip on the market … limited putters are becoming like the sneaker industry
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They’ve always been that way, especially Cameron. See My Girl and any other similar release. It’s the beauty of options though.
Why doesn’t every Scotty OTR have this milling?
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I was told by the pro shop yesterday that mine will ship 8/6. Can’t wait! Went with the 5.5
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 10016682, member: 2320″]
Why doesn’t every Scotty OTR have this milling?
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It looks really similar to the milling pattern on my Studio Style. Talk about a throwback (this is before Scotty decided to only put GSS on Circle T’s, and charge 3x the retail price).
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I have a flowback 5.5 on order but overall on the fence with this release. It seems too busy and other than the button back has nothing in common with the original release. It’s a slightly more special select. Same mass-produced grip, same head finish, and far too busy. However, I’ll hold full judgment until I have mine in hand and carpet roll it.
I love the look of the original button-back. Scotty used to make elegant putters and the button back was one of his best. From the brown leather grip to the subtle copper in the buttons, it was just different.
Maybe I’m being harsh but the T22 left me feeling the same way. I mean seriously for $600 can we get a custom grip with the series?
These are hard to resist.
my local golf galaxy just called me. they will be getting 8, all right handed. first come first serve. i didnt ask which model. my location is small and never gets the limited stuff. if u really want one i think theres a very good chance to pick one up at retail.
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I don’t want to like these.
I always figured a Button Back release would happen at some point but I’m a little disappointed in this. The milling and copper insert is fantastic but the three lines on the face and the red, white and blue paintfill on the buttons just doesn’t look great IMO. I get that it’s a tie in to the U.S. Open but it just doesn’t look quite right.
I know these will sell out immediately but $600 seems like a hefty price for something that’s going to come with a standard grip and I assume a Velcro headcover.
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I always figured a Button Back release would happen at some point but I’m a little disappointed in this. The milling and copper insert is fantastic but the three lines on the face and the red, white and blue paintfill on the buttons just doesn’t look great IMO. I get that it’s a tie in to the U.S. Open but it just doesn’t look quite right.
I know these will sell out immediately but $600 seems like a hefty price for something that’s going to come with a standard grip and I assume a Velcro headcover.
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Someone should be fired and/or put on a firing squad line if those putters come with velcro head covers.
I like ‘em.
Don’t know if I like ‘em enough to drop 6 hondo on one… but I like ‘em.
Then again, I thought I was nuts spending 4 bills on my Special Select Squareback 2…
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Someone should be fired and/or put on a firing squad line if those putters come with velcro head covers.
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I really hope I’m wrong but I’d be shocked if they didn’t.
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I like how you didn’t lead with “whoops” hahaha
Did you really go 33 inches or do they run heavy?
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Someone should be fired and/or put on a firing squad line if those putters come with velcro head covers.
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Scotty doesn’t do anything other than Velcro….
…and based on the fact that his covers are instantly bought and resold for profit tells me no one is smart enough to care.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 10033829, member: 2320″]
I like how you didn’t lead with “whoops” hahaha
Did you really go 33 inches or do they run heavy?
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It’s a 35 inch putter.
[QUOTE=”NVGOLFER80, post: 10033837, member: 53139″]
It’s a 35 inch putter.
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Interesting… Standard for Scotty is 10-15-20 for 35-34-33.
Always making it weird.
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Interesting… Standard for Scotty is 10-15-20 for 35-34-33.
Always making it weird.
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weird is my specialty..
I don’t know. Maybe the heads are lighter over all. I couldn’t say. Or they messed up on this one. I didn’t change anything or have any special requests.
[QUOTE=”Canadan, post: 10033830, member: 2320″]
Scotty doesn’t do anything other than Velcro….
…and based on the fact that his covers are instantly bought and resold for profit tells me no one is smart enough to care.
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It’s a head-scratcher. Heck, one of my Scotty velcro covers lost its “cling” in less than one season. Ugh.
[QUOTE=”Puttmaster, post: 10033847, member: 64479″]
It’s a head-scratcher. Heck, one of my Scotty velcro covers lost its “cling” in less than one season. Ugh.
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Yeah, I don’t think they mind that reality.
I also don’t know how good AM&E magnets are, but they should definitely catch up with the times.
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The face looks great. Even pretty down with the rwb stripes. But I wish there was more and bigger text on the sole….
Hope they release more button-backs with simpler names and color paletes.
im a big fan of thom browne so i like the stripes…
the secondary market prices for these is crazy
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the secondary market prices for these is crazy
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It’s ridiculous what people will pay just for that name.
I just watched a video on YouTube of a guy claiming a Masters 2021 Scotty (the one that costs 795) is worth 4,000 dollars.
What a joke.
[QUOTE=”Snowman, post: 10038171, member: 3386″]
It’s ridiculous what people will pay just for that name.
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It’s spiraling in an impossible way, to be sure.
Back 10 years ago, you could buy a 2-3 year old used Scotty for 125 dollars. Those same putters today are selling for 400.
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I just watched a video on YouTube of a guy claiming a Masters 2021 Scotty (the one that costs 795) is worth 4,000 dollars.
What a joke.
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makes me kinda not like Scottys even more..
The Beanie Babies of the golf world. :p
PS – I own two that I love. Both purchased below retail.
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PS – I own two that I love. Both purchased below retail.
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Beanie babies or scotty putters?
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Beanie babies or scotty putters?
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:unsure:……Touché! :LOL:
[QUOTE=”templeton80, post: 10038183, member: 53139″]
makes me kinda not like Scottys even more..
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I don’t take issue with Scotty, but the aftermarket collective have lost their damn minds that’s for sure.
[QUOTE=”Snowman, post: 10038171, member: 3386″]
It’s ridiculous what people will pay just for that name.
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NM just saw someone post that these are hard to get and are going to be very limited so I guess that explains it
I would generally agree that you can’t have too many putters but you can definitely pay way too much for them.
[QUOTE=”bozack, post: 10038324, member: 13776″]
NM just saw someone post that these are hard to get and are going to be very limited so I guess that explains it
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And that’s exactly how they get those kind of prices for them. They’ve done an incredible job making their product into a status symbol for golfers, then they create limited quantities to drive demand and people are willing to pay the ridiculous prices for them because they feel special when they have something that few others have. A $4000 Scotty doesn’t putt any better than the $150 Ping Anser it was modeled after.
[QUOTE=”TheLutesMamba, post: 10038765, member: 45789″]
I believe these are the same head as the Special Select line, which was made lighter without the weights and then heavier weights on the heel and toe. Think it goes 35-34-33 is 30-35-40 gram weights.
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Feels like a strange choice to me. Why not stay consistent. 20g off? why?
Judging by other 2nd hand sites and FB groups I think I’m the only one to play mine lol. So far so good!!
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I saw on one of the golf boards that someone removed the paint on theirs. It made it look even better. So there are some that are using them. 🙂
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I saw on one of the golf boards that someone removed the paint on theirs. It made it look even better. So there are some that are using them. 🙂
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Do you remember where you saw that? I’m planning on removing the paint from mine and would love to see how it looks before hand lol