For many, the PGA Tour season kicks off at Torrey Pines. The scenes that have unfolded here over the years are legendary and the list of greats that have claimed victory here is long. Torrey’s 36 holes sit on the Pacific Ocean, just north of San Diego, Calfornia in a neighborhood called La Jolla. Talk about prime real estate. La Jolla is characterized by its stunning cliffs that have spent eons being formed by the crashing waves of the Pacific. To mark the Tour’s return to Torrey and pay homage to its hometown, Toulon Golf is revealing its most recent Small Batch design today, simply called La Jolla.

With lineage tracing back to the Toulon San Diego and Small Batch Santa Monica, La Jolla is a classic plumber’s neck blade with a squared profile at address as well as sleek shoulders and bumpers. It’s the constant – the putter that always has been and always will be. However, it draws inspiration from the effects the Pacific Ocean has had on the cliffs of La Jolla. Over time, the constant crashing of the waves has eroded or softened the landscape.
Toulon invested great effort into softening every radius of La Jolla blade, from bumpers to shoulders and even on the hosel stem. The hosel itself is also slightly inset from the topline, reminiscent of a putter that has seen much success at Torrey Pines. In many ways, La Jolla has a throwback feel to it that should make many fans of the classics happy.

The back bumpers have been slimmed down as they wrap around and down to the sole. Void of almost all stamping, the sole features a small “La Jolla” in candy red paint fill. You’ll instantly notice one Toulon’s favorite sole designs in the Tri-Sole, but even that has been sculpted to soften its feel and look. Toulon is calling it a “melted” Tri-Sole. The three sections of the sole will be noticeable to the eye, but to the hand the transitions will feel more gradual and cohesive.

As we brought up, Torrey Pines has seen many champions over the years, but none have captured the hearts of golf fans quite like Tiger Woods. His 2008 US Open victory on the South Course is a thing of legends. An injury. A birdie on the 72nd hole to force a playoff. The release of emotion when he came out on top. It’s really the type of thing you read about in a novel, but it happened. It just seems fitting that the La Jolla also pays a nod to Torrey’s greatest champion. This design, while timeless, will forever be associated with Woods, and the La Jolla incorporates small features like a single sight dot and an engraved, pumping red fist on the cavity.

The Specs – Toulon La Jolla

Material – 904L Stainless Steel
Finish – Tour Satin Mist
Face Mill – Ultra Fine Double Fly Cut
Grip – Toulon Lamkin Deep Etched Cord / Shaft – Chrome Steel / Headcover – Small Batch Leather
Head Weight – 350 g
Toe Hang – 43°
Loft – 3°
Lie – 70°
The Details
While the La Jolla is a throwback, it’s weighted at a modern 350g. To provide continuity with the limited paint fill, Toulon paired it with their stepless steel shaft and Lamkin Deep Etched Cord grip.
As with all Small Batch releases, the Toulon La Jolla will be available in extremely limited quantities. It’s priced at $1,800 and will be available on January 22, 2025 on Toulon’s website, toulongolf.com.
Good looking putter but too rich for my blood. Lol
Really clean looking putter.
That thing is sharp!
The shape plus the soft edges is doing tricks on my eyes. Not totally sure if I love it or the juxtaposition is too much for me.
Dang. That’s verging on perfection
Almost the definitely of simple, classic, and clean.
Very clean
They are so good.
This is a working man’s circle t ?
Toulon small batch releases are always insanely attractive. This continues that trend.
If you’re going to straight up copy the Cat’s putter, why not make it the correct headweight, too?
Missed chance imo
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If you’re going to straight up copy the Cat’s putter, why not make it the correct headweight, too?
Missed chance imo
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Perhaps there is some IP line that would cross
They just don’t miss. Ever.
Smooth looking putter there. Nice.
Every single one of their small batch look amazing! This one included for sure.
Dig the shape, not sure I’m a fan of that finish. Maybe it’s the pictures, but just doesn’t do it for me. Like the clean simplicity of it though. They always do good work. Thanks for the write up [USER=1193]@Hawk[/USER]!!
This thing is beyond beautiful…love the shape and the story incorporated into it
Beautiful! ?
I guess my question is what makes this worth $1800. I am not saying it isn’t worth it and it looks gorgeous, but how do they come up with that number?
I see what they did there with the first pump inlay. That’s pretty awesome.
Anyone have an in on a side job that pays $1800 as I’m in love with this putter.
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I guess my question is what makes this worth $1800. I am not saying it isn’t worth it and it looks gorgeous, but how do they come up with that number?
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That’s been the price of the Small Batch series since they were introduced. Hard to say why that number specifically was chosen, but it seems like they are able to move putters. They keep the numbers really low, so there’s a collectability aspect to consider. Not really my thing, but lots of people like that kind of thing.
Beautiful looking flat stick.
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That’s been the price of the Small Batch series since they were introduced. Hard to say why that number specifically was chosen, but it seems like they are able to move putters. They keep the numbers really low, so there’s a collectability aspect to consider. Not really my thing, but lots of people like that kind of thing.
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For sure. There may always be a market for those, especially in lower quantities.
Gorgeous putter, but like you. Not quite for me!