George Kittle explains why he won’t part with his special Sasquatch driver

Nashville, Tennessee

On the closing day of this year’s tight end college, sports returned but with a different vibe compared to soccer. The co-founders, Travisquels, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen, viewed it as an excellent opportunity to foster friendships.

“The Nashville summers can be blistering, and we didn’t want the guys sweating it out on the field for a second consecutive day,” they mentioned.

Even though it was still a scorcher under the Tennessee sun, Kittle was eager to join his group, which included Kelsey, Olsen, and coach John Embry. And, I mean, they might’ve benefitted from earplugs when Kittle stepped up.

That’s because Kittle has a certain fondness for his driver, which has a sharp, metallic sound, unlike the more traditional tones of modern drivers.

The Nike Sasquat Sumo2, or simply “Sasquat,” isn’t even manufactured anymore. The distinctive square face and body paired with a black and yellow design set it apart, much like Kittle himself.

While modern golf technology has undoubtedly produced better options, Kittle hasn’t strayed from using this driver since 2014. He explained his reasoning.

“I used to be a really terrible golfer. Not that I’m an expert now, but back in college, I was pretty rough. I didn’t have any nice clubs,” he recalled. “A guy I played with, a defensive lineman from Iowa named Blunt Gressel, had this flashy collection. He was a college golfer back in the 80s. One day, after a few bad drives, he threw a driver into the woods. I asked, ‘Can I have it?’ He replied, ‘If you can retrieve it, it’s yours.’ I went into the forest and got it. It’s been my driver ever since.”

Kittle described the sound it makes as “loudpin,” which resonates through the golf range. And, honestly, if someone disagrees, he’d probably rather not hear it.

It’s worth noting that this driver is no longer available new, so Kittle didn’t want to risk switching to something modern and losing what worked for him. Instead, he took matters into his own hands. “If I ever broke it, I found about six more on eBay and bought them all,” he chuckled.

It’s similar to holding onto your favorite pair of soccer cleats; if it works, why change it?

For Kittle, golf transcends mere scores—it’s more about the atmosphere. While his competitive side shines on the football field, this golf outing was a way to enjoy good times with his peers before heading off to prepare for training camp.