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Scotty Cameron putters (owned by Titleist) have been the gold standard on tour for over three decades, and this page breaks down every single model he’s ever made, from the earliest Classic blades all the way to the newest Phantom mallets. Whether you’re trying to date an old putter you found in the garage, comparing Newport shapes across the years, or just want to see how far the Phantom line has come since 2019, it’s all laid out below year by year.
Scotty Cameron Putters By Year Table:
The Origins: Don “Scotty” Cameron and the Birth of a Brand
The story of Scotty Cameron putters begins not on a PGA Tour green, but in a California garage. Don T. “Scotty” Cameron, born in 1962 in Glendale, California, grew up fascinated by the craft of putter-making, learning the trade alongside his father at an early age. By the late 1980s, Cameron was already collaborating with equipment manufacturers like Ray Cook Golf — where he helped develop the Blue Goose, widely considered the first mass-produced, fully milled and gun-blued putter.
In 1991, Cameron struck out on his own, creating putters under his name for companies including Maxfli, Cleveland, and notably Mizuno, where he developed the Classic I and Classic II. In late 1992, he and his wife Kathy formally launched Cameron Golf International, and the Scotty Cameron Classic line was born. The brand’s early breakthrough came at the 1993 Masters, when Bernhard Langer famously won with a Cameron-designed Classic I prototype — thrusting the relatively unknown craftsman into the global spotlight and kickstarting what would become one of golf’s most storied equipment brands.
The Titleist Era Begins and the Tiger Effect (1994–2002)
In August 1994, Titleist outbid five other companies to sign Scotty Cameron exclusively, forever aligning his name with the Acushnet Company and the Titleist brand. The first Titleist-branded Scotty Cameron putters hit the market in 1995 under the TeI3 (Teryllium Insert) name, featuring soft-feeling inserts in classic blade and Anser-style heads. But it was the 1997 Masters that truly exploded the brand’s profile.
A young Tiger Woods arrived at Augusta National wielding a Cameron TeI3 Newport — famously fitted with white elastomer dots and a signature “Cherry Dot” sight mark — and proceeded to win by 12 strokes in one of the most dominant major performances ever recorded. When Tiger continued his run of dominance into 1999 and 2000 using a Pro Platinum and later a German Stainless Steel (GSS) Newport 2 — a putter he would carry through 14 of his 15 major championships — the Cameron brand became permanently synonymous with elite performance. By 2001 and 2002, Cameron introduced the Bullseye and Studio Stainless lines, broadening beyond the Anser-blade tradition into iconic nostalgic shapes and the first mass-market stainless-steel offerings. The Circle T pro-model culture and dot-stamping collector community that blossomed during this era remains vibrant to this day.
Expanding the Lineup: Studio, California, and the Mallet Revolution (2003–2014)
Throughout the 2000s, Cameron steadily broadened his lineup while maintaining the precision craftsmanship that defined the brand. The Futura — first introduced in 2003 — marked Scotty Cameron’s serious entry into the mallet-style putter market, offering a dramatically different silhouette from the traditional blade models. The Studio Select and California series, launched between 2008 and 2011, brought refined shaping and updated materials to both blades and mid-mallets. The California line introduced more accessible price points and visually modern aesthetics, with named models like the Hollywood, Del Mar, Sonoma, and Monterey giving each head its own identity.
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The Select series, debuting in 2012, became one of the most enduring families Cameron ever produced — featuring updated Newport shapes alongside innovative new designs like the GoLo and Squareback. The Dual Balance series, introduced in 2014, addressed the growing interest in counterbalanced putting by adding weight to the grip end for added stability, finding a following among armlock and long-putter advocates.
The Modern Era: Phantom X, Special Select, and Super Select (2019–2024)
The release of the Phantom X line in 2019 marked a decisive new chapter for Scotty Cameron, as the brand pushed boldly into the large-mallet category for the first time at this scale. Thanks to its high-MOI, multi-material construction and bold geometric shapes, the Phantom X quickly drew in players who wanted the Cameron name and craftsmanship in a more forgiving, modern format. Building on that momentum, the Special Select series of 2020 then refreshed the beloved classic blade and small-mallet shapes with updated sole geometry and flow-neck hosels, successfully reintroducing timeless models like the Newport 2, Flowback, and Squareback 2 for a new generation.
Just a few years later, in 2023, the Super Select line further evolved those same designs with improved face-milling patterns and refined aesthetics, continuing the brand’s pattern of incremental but meaningful refinement. Then, in 2024, the Phantom series was rebranded and updated once more — this time dropping the “X” designation entirely — resulting in a cleaner, more evolved lineup of high-MOI mallets that now extends into long-design (arm-lock) configurations. Most recently, that evolution continued into 2025 with the introduction of refined sub-models like the Phantom 5.2 and 7.2, demonstrating that Cameron’s commitment to innovation shows no signs of slowing down.
Scotty Cameron Today: Collectibility, Tour Dominance, and a Legacy Cemented
Few brands in any sport command the combination of emotional loyalty, collector passion, and tour-level credibility that Scotty Cameron has built over three decades. As of 2026, Cameron putters remain the most-used brand on the PGA Tour by a significant margin, with players across generations trusting the blade and mallet designs from the first putt of the week to the last. The collector market for vintage and limited-edition Camerons is robust and highly specialized — Tour-issue Circle T putters, GSS models, and prototype blades regularly sell for thousands, and occasionally tens of thousands, of dollars.
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The Scotty Cameron Custom Shop, housed at the Putter Studio in Carlsbad, California, offers custom finishing, restoration, and personalization services that deepen the loyalty of the brand’s dedicated following. Whether you’re a tour professional relying on a Newport 2 to sink pressure putts, or a weekend golfer who saved up for their first Cameron, the name carries a weight in the golf world that few equipment brands — in any category — can genuinely claim.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Start with the model name stamped on the sole or flange, since Cameron rarely reuses a name without changing the era around it. A Newport 2 stamped “Pro Platinum” or “TeI3” points to the late 90s, while one marked “Studio Select” or “Special Select” is 2008 or later. Cross-reference that name against the table above and you’ll usually land within a year or two, especially once you factor in finish, insert material, and hosel style.
Blades like the Newport are compact, toe-weighted heads built for players who like to feel and manipulate the putter face through the stroke. Mallets like the Phantom or Futura spread more weight around the perimeter for a higher MOI, which resists twisting on off-center hits and tends to suit a straighter, more mechanical stroke. Neither is “better,” it really comes down to how your stroke moves and how much forgiveness you want to give up for feel.
GSS stands for German Stainless Steel, a softer-feeling face material Cameron used on select late-90s and early-2000s Newport models. Tiger Woods famously carried a GSS Newport 2 through most of his major wins, which turned these into some of the most sought-after putters from that era. If you find one with the original headcover and no face wear, it’s worth having appraised before you clean it up.
Sometimes, but it depends heavily on which model and what condition it’s in. Tour-issue Circle T putters, limited Teryllium releases, and anything tied to a major championship win can sell for well above retail, while a standard production Select or Studio Style from the same decade might only fetch a modest resale price. Rarity and provenance matter far more than age alone.
A Circle T is a tour-only putter stamped with a small circled “T,” marking it as a hand-built model made specifically for a touring professional rather than the general public. These heads often carry unique specs, finishes, or milling not found on any retail version, which is exactly why the collector market chases them so hard. If a putter has a Circle T stamp, it never came from a normal retail run.
Phantom X launched in 2019 as Cameron’s first real push into large, high-MOI mallets built with multi-material construction. In 2024, the line was renamed simply “Phantom,” dropping the X while carrying the same core shapes forward with updated milling and a few new configurations like arm-lock lengths. So if you’re comparing a 2019 Phantom X 11 to a 2024 Phantom 11, you’re looking at the same shape family a few generations apart, not two unrelated lines.
Tiger has carried a Cameron Newport 2 through the vast majority of his career, including 14 of his 15 major championships, moving through Pro Platinum, GSS, and various tour-issue versions of that same shape over the years. It’s one of the biggest reasons the Newport 2 is considered the brand’s signature model. Plenty of newer shapes have come along since, but that putter’s track record is hard to argue with.
Yes, Cameron’s Custom Shop at the Putter Studio in Carlsbad handles everything from full restorations on vintage models to custom stamping, paint fill, and finish work on newer putters. It’s a popular route for golfers who want to bring an old Newport or Del Mar back to life, or add a personal touch to a current model. Turnaround and pricing vary by the scope of work, so it’s worth reaching out directly for a quote.
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