The Ryder Cup’s Secret Weapon: Custom Ball Markers

When the pandemic hit, Jon Millman took up making custom metal ball markers just for fun—little did he know they’d end up in the pockets of the world’s best golfers. His handiwork made headlines when Rory McIlroy used one to clinch the 2025 Masters and complete his career grand slam.

Now Millman’s brand, Golf Life Metals, is gearing up for the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, supplying both Team Europe and Team USA with bespoke ball markers. It’s a quirky slice of gear history that’s quietly reshaping golf’s biggest events.

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