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World Cup WITB’s - Group A&B

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to bring together nations from across the globe, but what if the competition was decided on the golf course rather than the football pitch?

In our World Cup WITBs series, we're taking a look at the highest-ranked golfers from each competing nation and examining the equipment they trust at the highest level. From PGA Tour winners and DP World Tour stars to emerging talents climbing the professional ranks, these are the bags representing their countries on golf's world stage.

Group A - South Korea

South Korea
Representative: Si Woo Kim (PGA Tour)
OWGR: 19

The highest-ranked player in Group A, Si Woo Kim is one of South Korea's most successful golfers of the modern era. A winner of The Players Championship in 2017, Kim has established himself as a regular contender on the PGA Tour.

Fact File
Country: South Korea
OWGR: 19
Born: June 28, 1995
Turned Professional: 2012
Winner: The Players Championship (2017)
Tour: PGA Tour

What's In The Bag?

Driver
Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond

Fairway Woods
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond 3-Wood
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond 5-Wood

Utility Iron
Titleist T250 4-Iron

Irons
TaylorMade P7TW (5-9 Iron)

Wedges
Titleist Vokey SM11 PW
Titleist Vokey SM11 50°
Titleist Vokey SM11 54°
Titleist Vokey SM11 58°

Putter
Scotty Cameron TourType Timeless GSS Prototype

Group A - South Africa

Representative: Jayden Schaper Tour: DP World Tour
OWGR: 70

One of the youngest players in Group A, Jayden Schaper has quickly developed into one of South Africa's most promising golfing talents. The DP World Tour player relies on a predominantly TaylorMade setup throughout the bag.

Fact File
Country: South Africa
OWGR: 70
Born: May 29, 2001
Turned Professional: 2020
Tour: DP World Tour

What's In The Bag?
Driver
TaylorMade Qi4D

Fairway Wood
TaylorMade Qi35 3-Wood

Hybrid
TaylorMade Qi35 Rescue

Irons
TaylorMade P7MC (4-6 Iron)
TaylorMade P7MB (7-PW)

Wedges
TaylorMade Milled Grind 50°
TaylorMade Milled Grind 54°
TaylorMade Milled Grind 58°

Putter
TaylorMade Spider Tour X

Group A - Mexico

Representative: Carlos Ortiz (LIV Golf)
OWGR: 183

Carlos Ortiz carries Mexico's hopes in Group A. The experienced professional has competed at the highest level around the world and currently relies heavily on Ping equipment throughout his bag.

Fact File
Country: Mexico
OWGR: 183
Born: April 24, 1991
Turned Professional: 2013
Tour: LIV Golf

What's In The Bag?
Driver
Ping G440 LST

Fairway Woods
Ping G425 Max 3-Wood
Ping G440 Max 5-Wood

Irons
Ping Blueprint S (4-PW)

Wedges
Titleist Vokey SM10 50°
Titleist Vokey SM10 54°
Titleist Vokey SM10 60°

Putter
Odyssey Stroke Lab 2-Ball 10

Group A - Czech Republic

Representative: Petr Hrubý (Korn Ferry Tour)
OWGR: 676

Representing the Czech Republic is Petr Hrubý, one of the newer professionals in the field. After a successful collegiate career in the United States, Hrubý has progressed onto the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour pathway.

Fact File
Country: Czech Republic
OWGR: 676
Turned Professional: 2024
Tour: Korn Ferry Tour

What's In The Bag?
Driver
Titleist GT3

Mini Driver
TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver

Fairway Wood
TaylorMade Qi35 3-Wood

Utility Clubs
Callaway Apex UW
Srixon ZXiU 3-Iron

Irons
Titleist T100 (4-9 Iron)

Wedges
Titleist Vokey SM10 46°
Titleist Vokey SM10 50°
Titleist Vokey SM10 56°
Titleist Vokey SM10 58°

Putter
Scotty Cameron TourType SSS

Group A Standings

Position Nation Golfer OWGR
1 South Korea Si Woo Kim 19
2 South Africa Jayden Schaper 70
3 Mexico Carlos Ortiz 183
4 Czech Republic Petr Hrubý 676
Group A is led by South Korea's Si Woo Kim, the only player inside the world's top 20. South Africa's Jayden Schaper provides strong competition as one of the DP World Tour's rising stars, while Mexico's Carlos Ortiz brings plenty of experience from the professional ranks. Czech Republic's Petr Hrubý completes the group as one of the newest professionals in the field.

Group B - Canada

Representative: Corey Conners (PGA Tour)
OWGR: 53

One of the PGA Tour's elite ball strikers, Corey Conners enters Group B as Canada's leading representative. The two-time Valero Texas Open champion relies heavily on Ping equipment throughout the bag.

Fact File
Country: Canada
OWGR: 53
Born: January 6, 1992
Turned Professional: 2015
Winner: Valero Texas Open (2019, 2023)
Tour: PGA Tour

What's In The Bag?
Driver
Ping G440 LST

Fairway Wood
Ping G440 Max 3-Wood

Irons
Ping Blueprint S (4-5 Iron)
Ping Blueprint T (6-PW)

Wedges
Ping s159 50°
Ping s159 56°
Ping s159 60°

Putter
Ping PLD Milled Ally Blue Onset

Group B - Switzerland

Representative: Joel Girrbach (DP World Tour)
OWGR: 302

Joel Girrbach has become one of Switzerland's leading golfers and arrives with one of the most Ping-heavy setups in the competition.

Fact File
Country: Switzerland
OWGR: 302
Born: May 9, 1993
Turned Professional: 2015
Tour: DP World Tour

What's In The Bag?
Driver
Ping G440 LST

Fairway Woods
Ping G440 LST 3-Wood
Ping G440 Max 5-Wood

Utility Iron
Ping iDi 4-Iron

Irons
Ping Blueprint S (5-PW)

Wedges
Ping s159 50°
Ping s159 54°
Ping s159 58°

Putter
Ping PLD Custom Ally Blue Onset

Group B - Qatar

Qatar's representative is amateur golfer Daniil Sokolov, who has earned Official World Golf Ranking points through appearances in professional and elite amateur events.

Fact File
Country: Qatar
OWGR: 3289
Status: Amateur
Tour: Amateur / Invitational Events

Unfortunately, Sokolov's equipment setup is not publicly available, meaning a verified What's In The Bag feature cannot currently be produced.

Group B - Bosnia & Herzegovina

At the time of writing, Bosnia & Herzegovina does not currently have a golfer with an Official World Golf Ranking or an established representative competing on one of the game's major professional tours.

As a result, there is no player available to feature in this edition of World Cup WITBs. With golf continuing to expand globally, future editions may well see Bosnia & Herzegovina represented on golf's biggest stages.

Group B Standings

Position Nation Golfer OWGR
1 Canada Corey Conners 53
2 Switzerland Joel Girrbach 302
3 Qatar Daniil Sokolov 3289
4 Bosnia & Herzegovina No ranked representative N/A
Canada enters Group B as the highest-ranked nation thanks to PGA Tour star Corey Conners. Switzerland's Joel Girrbach sits second in the standings, while Qatar's Daniil Sokolov represents one of the more unique stories in the competition as an amateur golfer.

Group A vs Group B

On paper, Group A appears to have the edge thanks to South Korea's Si Woo Kim, the highest-ranked player across both groups at 19th in the world. Backed up by DP World Tour rising star Jayden Schaper and experienced professional Carlos Ortiz, Group A combines proven quality with emerging talent.

Group B, however, boasts impressive depth. Corey Conners leads the way for Canada as one of the PGA Tour's premier ball strikers, while Switzerland's Joel Girrbach continues to establish himself on the DP World Tour. Although Qatar's Daniil Sokolov remains relatively unknown on the global stage and Bosnia & Herzegovina currently lacks a ranked representative, Group B still has enough quality to challenge.

Equipment-wise, Ping emerges as the dominant manufacturer across the two groups, featuring prominently in the bags of Corey Conners, Carlos Ortiz and Joel Girrbach. TaylorMade also enjoys strong representation through Jayden Schaper and several mixed-brand setups, while Titleist Vokey wedges and Scotty Cameron putters remain common sights among the world's best player

Looking to Play What the Pros Play?

From Ping G440 drivers and Blueprint irons to TaylorMade Qi35 fairway woods and Titleist Vokey wedges, many of the clubs featured throughout our World Cup WITBs series are available on the second-hand market for significantly less than their original retail price.

At Golfclubs4Cash, we stock thousands of pre-owned golf clubs from the biggest brands in the game, helping golfers upgrade their equipment without paying new-club prices. Whether you're inspired by Si Woo Kim's tour-tested setup, Corey Conners' Ping-heavy bag or Jayden Schaper's TaylorMade metalwoods, there's never been a better time to explore the pre-owned market.

Browse our range of second-hand drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters to discover the same models trusted by some of the world's best golfers.

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