FootJoy – A Winning Brand at the 2026 Open de España, with Ambassador Grant Forrest as Champion

The American brand outfitted the Scottish champion on his path to his third DP World Tour title, and was the preferred choice among professionals for footwear and gloves. The Top-6 finishers all played in FootJoy shoes.

October 14, 2026 – FootJoy was a standout brand at the Open de España presented by Madrid 2026. The victory of Scotsman Grant Forrest —who claimed his third DP World Tour title following a thrilling finish at the Real Club de Campo Villa de Madrid—highlighted the gear of a brand that once again demonstrated its significance in professional golf.

Forrest competed in FootJoy apparel throughout the four days, while also relying on FJ Premiere Series footwear and FJ StaSof gloves. This combination reflects the brand’s commitment to comprehensive equipment, where performance, comfort, and style support the player with every shot.

Four Days, Four Style Choices

FootJoy’s apparel collection brought a variety of colors to the champion’s wardrobe. On Thursday, he debuted the white long-sleeved FJ ThermoSeries shirt; on Friday, he chose the FJ Wordmark Piqué shirt; on Saturday, the Vegas Marker Lisle shirt, featuring a blend of Mint Julep, Navy, and Windward Blue tones; and on Sunday, for the decisive round, he wore the Stretch Piqué Solid shirt in Pink Pop.

Four distinct looks sharing a common denominator: sportswear-inspired garments designed to offer comfort and freedom of movement during competition. The champion’s choices turned his wardrobe into another recognizable element of his triumphant week in Madrid.

Premiere Series and StaSof: The Champion’s Gear

For his footwear, Forrest opted for the FootJoy Premiere Series, while relying on the StaSof glove for his game and club control. Both products are key elements of the brand’s flagship lineup, boasting a strong presence among professional players.

Forrest himself emphasizes the importance of footwear for performance: “The golf shoe is undoubtedly an underrated part of our gear. Getting properly fitted for golf shoes is just as important as getting a custom club fitting.”

This insight highlights an essential aspect of the game: shoe fit, stability, and comfort deserve just as much attention as club selection —especially when facing four days of grueling competition.

The preferred brand for footwear and gloves

FootJoy’s success at the 2026 Open de España extended beyond Forrest’s victory. The American firm was the number one brand in both the footwear and glove categories among the participating professionals. Furthermore, the Top-6 finishers all wore FootJoy shoes during the tournament —a fact that underscores the brand’s prominence in competitive gear.

This combination of results, leaderboard presence, and player trust cements FootJoy’s status as an industry leader. In Madrid, the brand found the perfect ambassador in Grant Forrest: a champion who lifted the trophy outfitted head-to-toe in their products, capping off a week where performance and style went hand in hand.

By MIGUEL ANGEL BUIL