In 2025, Ben Griffin emerged as one of the few PGA Tour players to secure more than one victory, leveraging the Maxfli golf ball to end the brand’s 22-year winless stretch on the Tour. Griffin won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April and followed up with a triumph at the Charles Schwab Challenge, establishing himself alongside top players like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Sepp Straka this season.
The Journey Behind Griffin’s Multiple PGA Tour Triumphs
Ben Griffin’s path back to competitive golf is remarkable. In 2021, he took a break from professional golf to work as a loan officer for a mortgage company for four months. Upon returning to the sport, he steadily progressed and eventually earned his first PGA Tour win. This comeback story adds depth to his success during the 2025 season.
Griffin’s decision to switch to the Maxfli Tour X golf ball in mid-2024 was influenced by watching Major champion Lexi Thompson, who had partnered with the manufacturer earlier that year. Encouraged by his caddie—who previously worked for Lexi’s brother Curtis—Griffin began testing the Maxfli ball and quickly noticed notable advantages.
“It was roughly 8 yards additional during preliminary testing, Around the green, I didn’t see a ton of differences across balls. That’s when the distance side really started to intrigue me. There are certain weeks out here when distance has kind of turned into a priority.”
—Ben Griffin, PGA Tour Player
Continuing to rely on the Maxfli golf ball through 2024 and 2025, Griffin’s win at the Zurich Classic marked the first PGA Tour victory for the brand in over two decades. The ball’s combination of a soft urethane cover and four-piece construction impressed experts for its distance and stability, particularly in windy conditions. It also offers a more affordable alternative to premium golf balls, which has attracted attention from players and fans alike.
Additional Challenges and Unique Choices on the Course
Beyond his equipment, Griffin is also known for wearing aviator-style sunglasses during tournaments, a rare sight among professionals. This choice is tied to a serious eye condition he began noticing in early 2024 involving floaters, which led to an urgent medical diagnosis and surgery to prevent potential vision loss.
Speaking at the Memorial Tournament in May, Griffin shared his experience with eyesight difficulties that impacted his game and day-to-day life.
“I have really bad vision. So about a year ago is when I started seeing floaters, went to an eye doctor, realized my retina was starting to kind of try to detach itself…”
—Ben Griffin, PGA Tour Player
“I still see the floaters, I had to get the surgery just to maintain my level. Because of that when I wear sunglasses it’s a little bit darker out, so I don’t necessarily see the floaters as well. So if it’s really bright out and I’m not wearing the sunglasses, I look into the clouds or whatever and I see black stuff everywhere.”
—Ben Griffin, PGA Tour Player
This health challenge has pushed Griffin to adapt quickly, while still maintaining strong performances on the Tour during 2024 and 2025.
Impact on the PGA Tour and What Lies Ahead for Griffin
Ben Griffin’s multiple PGA Tour wins in 2025, fueled by his use of the Maxfli Tour X golf ball, highlight both his resilience and the potential for equipment innovation to influence professional golf outcomes. His victory ended a 22-year drought for Maxfli on the Tour, bringing renewed attention to the brand and the possibility that alternative equipment choices can make significant competitive differences.
Going forward, Griffin’s story underscores how overcoming personal setbacks and embracing new technology can lead to success in high-level sports. His ongoing health management, combined with his growing achievements on the PGA Tour, make him a player to watch closely in the coming seasons as he builds on this momentum.