Scotty Cameron GoLo 5 Putter

Mallet Putter

The GoLo 5 lands in a strange middle spot in Scotty Cameron's 2015 lineup, and that's exactly why some players love it. It's a mallet, but not a big square slab of one. The head is compact and rounded, closer in footprint to a mid-mallet than the full spaceship shapes people picture when they hear the word. If you want mallet stability without a putter that looks like it belongs on a different planet at address, this is the one to look at.

The number matters here. In the GoLo family, the 5 sits toward the more mallet-heavy end, with more back weight and a rounder profile than the smaller GoLo shapes. You get the mid toe hang, which is the tell that Scotty built this for a stroke that arcs a little rather than one that goes straight back and straight through. It rewards a natural release. Force it into a pure pendulum stroke and you're fighting the design.

This is a 2015 model, so it's a used-market club now, but GoLo heads have held up well because the shaping is timeless and the build quality is what you expect from Cameron. Prices are a fraction of what a current Phantom or Super Select runs. For a golfer who arcs the putter and wants forgiveness without going full high-MOI, the GoLo 5 is one of the better values Scotty ever put out.

Design

The head shape is the whole story. Scotty rounded off the mallet into a soft, almost teardrop back rather than the hard geometric edges that define most stability-first putters. Weight sits back and low, which raises the MOI and keeps the face from twisting on strikes off the toe or heel, but the compact size means it still frames the ball cleanly and doesn't overwhelm your setup. A single sight line runs across the flange to give you a clean aim reference, and it's understated enough that it helps without shouting at you. Mid toe hang is the piece that decides who should game this. The face wants to open and close through the stroke, so it fits an arcing path rather than a straight one. Combine that with the milled feel Cameron is known for and you get a putter that feels soft and responsive off the face, with enough head weight behind it to stay stable on longer lag putts.

Who It's For

• You arc the putter on a slight to moderate path and want a mallet that works with that release instead of resisting it.
• Full-size square mallets look like too much club at address and you want stability in a rounder, more compact head.
• You want Scotty Cameron milling and feel on a real budget, since the 2015 GoLo trades at a fraction of current models.
• A single sight line is enough alignment help for you and busy multi-line setups feel like clutter.

Technology

About Scotty Cameron

Scotty Cameron putters are CNC milled from a single block of steel in Carlsbad, California. The attention to detail in weight distribution, sole geometry, and face milling creates a feel that's considered the benchmark in professional golf.

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of putting stroke does the GoLo 5 suit?

It has mid toe hang, so it's built for a stroke with a slight to moderate arc. The face is meant to open and close through impact. If your stroke is dead straight back and through, a face-balanced putter will fit you better than this one.

Is the GoLo 5 a full mallet or a mid-mallet?

It sits in between. The head is rounded and mallet-shaped with weight pushed back for stability, but the footprint is more compact than a big square mallet. Think of it as a forgiving mid-mallet rather than a maximum-MOI design.

The GoLo 5 is from 2015. Is it worth buying used?

Yes, if the shape and toe hang fit you. The build quality is classic Cameron and the design hasn't dated, so you get most of what makes a Scotty feel good for a lot less than a current model. Check the face and sight line for wear, but these heads hold up well.

Does the GoLo 5 have an alignment aid?

It has a single sight line on the flange. It's a clean, simple reference for squaring the face rather than a busy multi-line or two-ball style system. If you prefer minimal alignment help, that's a plus.

How does the GoLo 5 compare to a Newport 2?

The Newport 2 is a blade with a straighter, more subtle feel and less forgiveness. The GoLo 5 gives you more head stability and a higher MOI because of its mallet shaping and back weighting. Both share the mid toe hang and arc-friendly design, so the real choice is whether you want blade looks or mallet forgiveness.

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