Many prominent golf companies, players and PGA instructors regularly take to Twitter to talk about their equipment and other aspects of their game. Here is a round-up of some of the most interesting golf-related Twitter entries from the week of August 1-7, featuring Bubba Watson, Carly Booth, Hank Haney and more:
AUGUST 7
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope Congratulations to Titleist Ambassador @adamscottonline on his stunning victory at Firestone. Great playing Scotty!!
THE PGA.COM VALUE GUIDE
Click here to use the PGA.com Value Guide to find out the trade-in value of your used clubs and turn them into cash or credit toward the new clubs you want now.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND PGA.COM
Your golf game is more fun when you share it with your friends -- and with us! So follow us on Twitter and interact with us on Facebook.
PGA.COM EQUIPMENT SECTION
What do you think about your golf equipment? Rate and review your clubs in the PGA.com Equipment Section, where you also can see what's in the bags of tournament winners, check out new equipment photo galleries and even catch up on the latest tweets from tour players and equipment companies.
PGA.COM EQUIPMENT PHOTO GALLERIES
What's new in golf equipment right now? Plenty! Take a look at the latest and greatest golf gear in our exclusive PGA.com photo galleries, where you can see the newest drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, putters and more.
TWEET OF THE WEEK
@PaulStankowski "Wearing golf clothes in public is always a bit awkward...ok, very awkward." -- PGA Tour player Paul Stankowski
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Congrats 2 @suzannpettersen for her Irish Open win! Great playing! She won w/a new Nike high-MOI Method Prototype Putter. Coming 11.1!
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Lots of clutch wedges on the final holes from Scott Piercy @Reno_Tahoe_Open ! Congrats on your first PGA Tour win. #VokeyTriple
@VokeyWedges Congrats to Vokey loyalist Jay Haas for your victory at the 3M Championship! Good weekend for Da Voke. #YearofDaVoke
@VokeyWedges Adam Scott's win marks the 16th PGA Tour win of the year for Vokey Wedges including 8 of the last 10 weeks. #onaroll #YearofDaVoke
TaylorMade Golf
@taylormadegc PGA Championship week is here, and we're starting it by introducing our 2011 Commemorative PGA Championship logo,... http://fb.me/ugb8lBYr
Swiftwick
@swiftwick Two wins for Swiftwick compression socks on the #PGATOUR. Great stuff #scottpiercy and #adamscott.
Kylene Pulley
@KylenePulley Haven't carried my bag since college but today might be a good day to try it again.. #feelincrazy
Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson My view as I am getting stretched in the locker room. #wormcam yfrog.com/h0q1oeqwj
Joey Pickavance, PGA
@joeypickavance I sure hope Titleist /Scotty Cameron will make the center-shafted Long Kombi putter that Adam Scott is using soon. Got to get that thing!
Carly Booth
@CarlyBooth92 I guess indoor practice it is... http://lockerz.com/s/127455098
Kevin Hamluk, PGA
@HamlukPGA I'd really like if someone could tell the public that striped shirts and plaid pants don't go together...ever!!!
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Keep it RT @CGV44: @HankDHaney getting new tm wedges pw is 47 loft currently playing 52 56 60 keep the same loft or change it
@HankDHaney Could happen due to a crack RT @mkhoury: hey Hank can a driver go dead? Lose distance over time even if head appears in great shape?
@HankDHaney Probably and more upright as well RT @M_Wilkie:I'm 6'8 and have 1" inserts in all my clubs. Do I need a bigger insert?
@HankDHaney 50, 54, 58 RT @mwmckenn: I hit 46* pw 135, what wedges do you suggest?
@HankDHaney 50, 54, 58 RT @DropBottom44: @HankDHaney I hit PW 150. What degree wedges do u suggest?
@HankDHaney Driver, 7 iron, sand wedge RT @oneputtpatrick: what 3 clubs would you recommend to do use at the range for a quick pre round warm up?
@HankDHaney Accuracy RT @charlrogers1990:i have a swing speed of 119 and carry the ball 296 full is 331, what benefit would i get with heavier shaft?
AUGUST 6
Trevor Immelman
@TrevorImmelman Callaway Octane. “@fiji90: @TrevorImmelman hey trevor what driver would u recommend I buy.?? 19 handicap.and 6ft 4”
Ben Crane
@bencranegolf hybrids easier-wedge and putting where scoring is at!!! I'm in RT @DerekBostic: may yank 5wd & 3i-put in hybrid & go to 4 wedges??
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Not necessarily RT @Roycoza:Hit PW 140. Have 52 and 56. Had 60 but hated it. Do I need another wedge?
AUGUST 5
Sligo Wear
@sligowear Fall has arrived! http://yfrog.com/h7vcxpcj
@sligowear @sligowear Black Digitile Golf Stand Bag http://ow.ly/i/fmBT
Ping Golf
@PingTour New Addition: PING Pro @WestwoodLee has put the new Scottsdale Shea Putter into play this week at the @WGC_Bridgestone bit.ly/q2D957
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Interested in what @TigerWoods will be wearing next week at The PGA Championship? Check it out: http://twitpic.com/61jh1h
@nikegolf Guess which Englishman will be wearing these Nike Dri-FIT shirts to battle the heat at PGA Champ? http://twitpic.com/61in2g (Paul Casey)
Tracy Stanford
@TRACYstanford All the girls in pink today when I got to the range! Supported #breastcancer! @road2lpga twitpic.com/61ks19 #golf
Kevin Burns
@kevinburnsgolf The sweet spot on a KB putter is exact center on the face. Since the neck adds weight toward the heel, we add more weight on the toe.
Matrix Shafts
@MatrixShafts Here's the white version of the prototype Matrix putter shaft that's being used on tour this week! http://fb.me/Zr5If2f6
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf leads the putter count at the WGC - Bridgestone Invitational, where 32% of the field is playing one of our models.
Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf 160+ fittings so far this week! #1ballfitter MT @jdbbeck: Props to @bridgestonegolf crew - putting in LONG week at #WGCBI. Great work guys!
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Seeing double? Here are the Harry Potter twins with the R11 driver and the new TOUR360 ATV's @SSBenefit http://twitpic.com/61btl1
@TaylorMadeTour Jesse Metcalfe with his R11 Driver and the new adidas TOUR360 ATV's @SSBenefit http://twitpic.com/618eer
@TaylorMadeTour Early start for Tour Manager Chris Trott, working with Ben Sharpe - TaylorMade Europe's MD!!! http://twitpic.com/615yhc
AUGUST 4
Nike Golf
@nikegolf A lot of Qs on Tiger's shoes....they are TW Nike "FREE Inspired" Prototypes, not yet avail at retail http://twitpic.com/60xxht
Kendall Dye
@Kendall_Dye I've heard negative thoughts on Tiger's new kicks. I love them though! I'll be wearing em fa sho!!
Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell You guys think Nike might sell a few pairs of those golf shoes Tiger was wearing today when they are released!!?? #67debut
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Outfits for the PGA Championship have gone out to the athletes...guess which Major Champion will be wearing these? http://twitpic.com/60zr5i
@nikegolf Which Nike Athlete will be rockin these looks...you know he will pair them with his fav new hat http://twitpic.com/6113ze
@nikegolf The Yellow Jackets will be pleased that there's a hint of yellow in this Nike Athlete's PGA Champ. looks http://twitpic.com/6106am
Todd Bailey, PGA
@ToddABailey New rollerblade going in tomorrow. He needs to make about ten twitpic.com/60z9rr
Aldila Golf
@AldilaGolf Golf Club History: Iron heads were larger and thinner because they were easier to forge. Learn More. http://bit.ly/nb8N4h
Mallory Blackwelder
@MalBlackwelder Here's a pic of my new @pukkaheadwear hat! Still finalizing my customization but love the "MB" logo! See the m and b?! yfrog.com/kflaptyj
Tyler Henderson, PGA
@tylerhendersn You can have your new fancy driver @StRandall I'll challenge you to a long drive with this http://lockerz.com/s/126651820
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Samuel L Jackson in his adidas TOUR360 ATV’s hitting the R11... http://fb.me/16bNsb1AS
Christopher Hawkins, PGA
@chrishawkinsPGA TW put the Scotty back n play. I don't care who u prefer for woods/irons/wedges no1 can convince me there's a better putter than a Scotty.
Paul Stankowski
@PaulStankowski Wearing golf clothes in public is always a bit awkward...ok, very awkward.
Mike Wright, PGA
@mikewright69 Ping Plant hitting new G20 driver, fwy woods, wedges & hybids.... twitpic.com/60uot1
Martin Flores
@MTF_3 Our host family son at the cox classic just marked my balls for the tournament. He told me I'm ready now! yfrog.com/h4aognbj
Mike Brown, PGA
@MikeBrown_PGA Making "The Switch" today.. Playing #Bridgestone B330 instead of #Srixon Z-Star X. We'll see what happens.. Hoping to #makeeverything!
Anna Nordqvist
@ANordqvist Whatever it takes to fit into the shuttle back to the clubhouse... ;) yfrog.com/khrbqgkj
Heather MacRae
@hezzmacgolf Got my stirling albion colours on the stick :) http://yfrog.com/gzhh3ubaj
AUGUST 3
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Nike's Tobie Hatfield talking with @Paul_Casey about Nike FREE technology http://twitpic.com/60if8m
@nikegolf Check out the white Nike Free-Inspired TW prototype golf shoes @TigerWoods is sporting today http://twitpic.com/60gj11
@nikegolf Nike's Tobie Hatfield talking with @jhonattanvegas about the TW Nike Free-Inspired prototype golf shoe http://twitpic.com/60fgkp
Trevor Immelman
@TrevorImmelman get hybrids. “@burnermania2: @TrevorImmelman hey Trevor I have trouble hitting the 4 and 3 iron what can i do??”
@TrevorImmelman Callaway RAZR X Forged. “@Marty157: @TrevorImmelman I'm buying new clubs next week! Any suggestions for 2 handicapper?”
@TrevorImmelman I go 48, 54, 60 “@jamesonbourne: Trevor Got any opinions on wedges? I hit 56 105yds and 52 115-120yds. Should I ditch the 56 for a 58?”
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges WITB for @GbrClassic champ @stallingsgolf: 248.10 bent to 247.09, 252.12, 256.14, 60-V. http://ow.ly/i/ffcI cc @Titleist
Heather MacRae
@hezzmacgolf Regripped my clubs today and actually got a blister doing so!!!! #tool #iomicgrips
4 All
@4allbyjofit Seul-Ki Park sporting a pink sleeveless jp-polo on the course http://fb.me/ty6eKBbO
Cameron Tringale
@CamTringalePGA Just got this beauty today from @Itspsychobunny Will rock it at PGA Stainless steel, Gold plated face and 2 black diamonds
@CamTringalePGA #lovethebunny http://lockerz.com/s/126319441
Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA Anyone want this putter? @suekim_91. Lol. #golf twitpic.com/60hfju
Bobby Gates
@bobbygatesgolf Grabbed a new @TitleistonTour @ScottyCameron putter this week. Look for it in stores this fall! yfrog.com/h2ixqfgj yfrog.com/ki53vfwj
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep DG Spinner! http://yfrog.com/hsgy5wej
Brett Packee, PGA
@brettpackeegolf I have a serious problem with sunglasses. #needtohaveasale. twitpic.com/60jlia
Titleist on Tour
@TitleistonTour Adam Scott and his @ScottyCameron Kombi working on an around the work putting drill. yfrog.com/ke72749159j
Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf Ball fitting trailer in Akron for fittings.Private event today, but we'll be tweeting location all week. #WGCBI http://twitpic.com/60dm5o
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Tech Darren Hill making a new set for Richard Bland #R11 http://twitpic.com/60cqsf
Graham DeLaet
@grahamdelaet Paid for golf balls yesterday for the first time in probably 8 years. They are expensive eh? #costlyballs
AUGUST 2
Ping Golf
@PingTour A great looking lineup of new PING Putters resting just inside the PING @PGATOUR Workshop. Can you name all five? http://twitpic.com/5zzhe9
Stuart Appleby
@StuartAppleby I just tested a new Callaway driver. I might sound like a 16 year old girl but OMG!!!
Daniel Gaunt
@dangaunt Will be trying out my new clubs tomorrow. MP69 look awesome @MizunoGolf_News.
Mizuno Golf
@Golf_Mizuno What do you think? twitpic.com/5zzlhq via @twitpic
@Golf_Mizuno Black Runbird belt - thumbs up or down? twitpic.com/5zzlu8 via @twitpic
@Golf_Mizuno One more - you like? twitpic.com/5zzmfd via @twitpic
Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI Had time to kill during the hail storm yest. Fourteen V5 M Grind http://twitpic.com/5zv7ue
Swiftwick
@swiftwick Check out these classic #iliacgolf @swiftwick headcovers. Super sweet! http://lockerz.com/s/126049150
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges At the Greenbrier Classic, Vokey had 149 wedges in play, more than double the nearest competitor. #YearofDaVoke
@VokeyWedges In the last 9 weeks on the PGA Tour, Vokey has 7 wins. It's been a good couple of months. #YearofDaVoke
59 Belts
@59beltsGUY Sneak peak at first edition 59 flatbills!! Thanks to @Pukkaheadware for killin' it! http://twitpic.com/5zxz1i
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Nike's @TigerWoods sporting his new prototype "Nike Free-inspired" shoes while practicing at Firestone http://twitpic.com/5zxxbw
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Rocco putting with the hardest training aid I have ever seen. http://twitpic.com/5zxsfk
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf It's better at the top. @odysseygolf leads all putter manufacturers with 42 worldwide wins this year.
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf putters have won 3 of the first 4 Champions Tour majors this year- U.S. Senior Open, Senior PGA, Senior Open Championship
Titleist on Tour
@TitleistonTour Another set of new AP2 712 irons will be in play this week. Favoloso! yfrog.com/kjf5dwgj
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep Justin Rose testing our new PX Black 7.0 on the range in Akron! Its Hot! So is the weather! http://yfrog.com/h0br1uirj
@pgatourshaftrep New PX Black @ WGC! http://yfrog.com/h46tcxdj
AUGUST 1
Nike Golf
@nikegolf RT @darrenrovell: This week @TigerWoods will be wearing these Nike prototypes inspired by FREE technology http://twitpic.com/5zjzrf
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf In the making..... http://lockerz.com/s/125770631
Titleist
@Titleist Scott Stallings was 3rd player in 5 weeks to win on PGA Tour w/ new Prototype Titleist irons (712 Series) http://bit.ly/mD5nxo
@Titleist Scott Stallings trusts Pro V1x, prototype Titleist irons to first victory; Pro V1x loyalist Yani Tseng wins 5th major http://bit.ly/pRVFmI
Travis Mathew Apparel
@TRAVISMATHEW What do you guys think? #tmheadcover http://moby.to/41kgq8
@TRAVISMATHEW Hey @bubbawatson what do you think? http://moby.to/ymmir1
Angela Stanford
@Angela_Stanford Home sweet home! Don't worry AA I didn't expect to get my golf bag so I wasn't upset when it didn't make it home w me. Thanks again
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep Louis deciding between his PX 6B7 and new Prototype PX 6.5 on the range @ Firestone CC http://yfrog.com/ki278amj
Hunter Mahan
@HunterMahan New @Under_Armour ok state color running shoes!!! yfrog.com/gymkvztj
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Check out @gbrclassic champ @stallingsgolf rocking the new WedgeWorks ball markers! http://yfrog.com/klhi1kjj
Gary Boyd
@GaryBoyd86 yfrog.com/h024cutmj
Kevin Chen
@KevinChen_Golf Practiced with a persimmon 5-wood today. Felt like pure buttah. Face was so offset that I had to slice everything. Is that the secret?!?
Sir Nick Faldo
@TheSirNickFaldo More white news from @TaylorMadeGC bit.ly/r11irons !!!
Dale Marmion
@DaleMarmion At Tour X this morning getting a few things altered and re gripped then off to Formby Hall for a practice round
Simon Hurd
@druhbelts Thank god more stock yfrog.com/h7u7oalj
SMS Inc.
@SMSInc_On_Tour The last 3 @European_Tour winners have all carried 4 wedges and no 3 iron.
@SMSInc_On_Tour Simon Dyson became the 9th @European_Tour winner this season to leave a 3 iron out of his bag.
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy It pays to use the #1 Putter in Golf! @odysseygolf putters have so far won €22,093,002 on the @European_Tour this year! @SMSInc_On_Tour
@CallawayTourSpy Olin's WITB: RAZR Hawk Tour 9.5º, Diablo Octane Tour 3wd 15º, RAZR X Tour Hyb 18º & 21º, RAZR X Muscle Back Irons, X-Forged Wedges 54º & 58º
@CallawayTourSpy He also used the Tour i(z) ball & an Odyssey Black Series i #1 putter to seal the win by ramming in a long birdie putt on the final hole
Chris Hanson
@Hansonprogolf Golden Goose going in the bag tomo! Stamped 'um bop' @colinroope
@Hansonprogolf Um bop!! http://yfrog.com/gzvchzwyj
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Yes, up to 80yds on an Iron Byron machine in curvature RT @Jboats555: does an adjustable driver really make a difference?
@HankDHaney 8 iron RT @laplante5: for a righty what club would you suggest flipping around if you need to hit it lefty back into play?
Comments
You must be logged in to add reviews