BASINGSTOKE, Hants. (Feb. 21, 2024) – TaylorMade Golf Company, an industry leader in product innovation and technology, announced today the signing of rising teenage star Frank Kennedy, at 18 years old. Frank will be gracing the fairways of both the DP World Tour, PGA Tour and Challenge Tour in 2024 playing 14 TaylorMade clubs and ball.
Supported by TaylorMade for a few seasons prior to turning professional, our tour team noticed a significant change in Frank’s game during the winter of 2021/2022, where due to his physical development and training regime he significantly increased both strength and speed meaning a complete equipment overhaul was needed. Working closely with Frank on this through all areas of his bag, he came out the blocks fast in 2022, winning the Portuguese International Amateur Championships, at just 16 years old, and throughout the year proved himself to be England’s brightest young prospect. He capped off his amateur career with wins at the prestigious Lytham Trophy and a Semi-Final appearance at the British Amateur Championships in 2023. Frank is also the youngest player in history from the United Kingdom to make a cut on the DP World Tour when he achieved the feat at the Hero Open at Fairmont St Andrews in 2021, aged 15.
I am excited to become part of Team TaylorMade. With a proven track record of producing the most innovative equipment for the best players in the world. Paired with a passion for the game which equals my own, gives me the confidence that I will be in the best position to win everytime I am on the course. I am excited to become part of Team TaylorMade.Frank Kennedy
Our global sports marketing team are very proud to have put in the work needed to sign Frank Kennedy to TaylorMade Golf. When I think about the future of Golf and the future stars in our game. Frank has all the potential and desire to achieve all of his goals. We are delighted to be a part of this journey and to see a player like Frank choose 14 golf clubs and world-class golf ball proves not only the quality of TaylorMade equipment but also the quality of the expertise and people within our organization. I’m excited to see what the future holds for Frank Kennedy.Adrian Rietveld – Senior Manager – Global Sports Marketing
Following in the footsteps of fellow Team TaylorMade member Rory Mcilroy, Frank turned professional still a teenager and made an instant impact on the DP World Tour, making the cut comfortably in his Professional debut at the British Masters and already notching up his first top 10 at the Fortinet Australian PGA Championships. The sports marketing team have compared Frank’s power and ball striking to that of Rory, meaning high and long drives are a huge asset and strength of his game. Another attribute of Frank’s which has been highly praised by those close to him is his mental strength and self-belief, someone who thrives when faced with a challenge.
After playing in the opening three events of the DP World season Frank returns to action at this week’s Magical Kenya Open.
Frank Kennedy WITB
- Qi10 LS 9°
- Qi10 Tour 16.5° and 18°
- P·770 4i
- P·7MB 5i - PW
- MG4 50° / 56° / 60°
- TP5 ball
