NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, August 13-19, 2012
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 13-19, featuring Zach Johnson, Suzann Pettersen, Bubba Watson and more:
AUGUST 19
Jay Howarth
@Jayhowarthgolf Check these bad boys out @VokeyWedges @TitleistEurope #pureclass #1wedge #davoke //pic.twitter.com/jJOeMDcG
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Congratulations to recent @OleMissRebels grad and Callaway brand ambassador @JRandolph88 on his first professional win today on @TheNGATour!
Lucy Williams
@lucywgolf Why would anyone need a tee this big?! SILLY #golf #silliness //pic.twitter.com/ggPpZIB6
Michelle Wie
@themichellewie “@kaybugg405: AHHH ! @themichellewie signed mine && @addybug44's hats ! #LPGA #SafewayClassic //twitpic.com/all0k8” haha thx for coming out
Sligo Wear
@SLIGOWEAR Check out @GrahamDeLaet at //sligowear.com homepage wearing new FA12 collection. #FA12 @SLIGOWEAR //pic.twitter.com/v0MVfJbq
@SLIGOWEAR Check out @rooknox at //sligowear.com homepage wearing new FA12 collection. #FA12 @SLIGOWEAR //pic.twitter.com/uQjDNXoj
@SLIGOWEAR More @rooknox in FA12 at //sligowear.com. #FA12 @SLIGOWEAR //pic.twitter.com/6PyG6w7l
@SLIGOWEAR More @GrahamDeLaet in FA12 at //sligowear.com. #FA12 @SLIGOWEAR //pic.twitter.com/NzOfig0c
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep Look what we've got for our European Ryder Cup players this week at Gleneagles! #DGTI #PX //pic.twitter.com/vC1Yp5m3
@pgatourshaftrep “@BJGolf16: @pgatourshaftrep can the public get the Ryder cup shafts?” They will be after the event! Go to //truetemper.com
@pgatourshaftrep “@Mizwedge: @pgatourshaftrep Those might switch me from Rifle :-) see you at Gleneagles..” Got some labels mate, stick them on yours!
AUGUST 18
Suzann Pettersen
@suzannpettersen @nikegolf girls in pink today. Don't we look cute? @themichellewie //pic.twitter.com/SSr24FNj”
Edel Golf
@EDELgolf Sneak peek of some clubs going to Vegas PGA show #pgae12 //pic.twitter.com/e1Tm9j5j
Ashley Smith
@Ashley_jo_smith My beaver headcover! //pic.twitter.com/NPyv6Xwe
Jofit
@4allbyjofit Behind the scenes at the Jofit photo shoot for our fall collection..... //fb.me/1C2Jq15Es
Jay Howarth
@Jayhowarthgolf Drill for starting the ball online. Tour stick gate gives an indication of face direction at impact...give it a go! //pic.twitter.com/drTxBHq1
@Jayhowarthgolf Another drill using a chalk line and the putting tutor...great for alignment and start line feedback #golf #putting //pic.twitter.com/Cu18kFBt
Kevin Burns
@kevinburnsgolf C $$$ - cool name for a putter. Our custom process enables you to name it anything you want. We hope his new KB C's lots of $$$.
Charley Hull
@charleyhull Do you like my ball marker //pic.twitter.com/IasIAXeq
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf 2 Ryder legends Antonio Garrido(1st continetal player)Manual Pinero sorting putters out hoping for better! //pic.twitter.com/r9nbFOWp
AUGUST 17
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour The @ClevelandGolf #Classic Driver is currently FIRST and SECOND in driving distance @PGATOUR #WynChamp! #KeepsHappening #ballGOfar
Zach Johnson
@ZachJohnsonPGA Thanks for the new threads Bert and @iliacgolf! //lockerz.com/s/235629236
KBS Tour Shafts
@KBSShafts Thank you @CallawayGolf! These are a great way to remember our first major! //instagr.am/p/OccvqRB8f3/
Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson Trying out some new @PingTour wedges!! #Gorge //lockerz.com/s/235575165
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Testing some super top secret new product today at Callaway HQ today. First look at the "Monster Bertha" iron: //pic.twitter.com/eEOJb0Uz
Nick Faldo
@NickFaldo006 Testing day, now the big stick on #Trackman @TaylorMadeGolf @FaldoInstitute #golfisfun #GrowGolf //yfrog.com/h3fwsnpj
Puma Golf
@PUMAGolf Check out what @jonas_blixt will rock @ the Wyndham Championship today, the colors honor the sponsor of the tournament! //pic.twitter.com/kAp0iFp4
adidas Golf
@adidasGolf Nice! #3StripesGolf RT @RobLott8: @adidasGolf another pair to add to the collection. //pic.twitter.com/04qp5z1b
Nike Golf Europe
@NikeGolfEU Beat the heat, beat the competition. Stay cool & dry this weekend with Nike Dri-FIT apparel. //pic.twitter.com/yMApytyg
Tom Boys
@Boyseygolf Thanks to @NikeGolfEU for my new VR Pro wedges! Looks like there's plenty of short game magic in them! //pic.twitter.com/M6fi8jpB
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour All the #ghost putters are also on the @TaylorMadeTour tour truck!! #white //pic.twitter.com/LROK8Cjl
AUGUST 16
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter Looks like I've got some testing to do. My new Ferrari @Cobragolf driver. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/aka4zw
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf Potential new @JohnLettersGolf #mastermodel irons for 2013. #golf let us know your thoughts. RT. //pic.twitter.com/BjxEDScN
@JohnLettersGolf Canadian Rick Gibson loves our traditonal blades. New set custom fitted and hes ready to go! Andy on tour van //pic.twitter.com/cDB2AmN0
@JohnLettersGolf Miguel Martin(Ryder Cup) having his new clubs loft/lie and regripped to his liking. //pic.twitter.com/WObrckC9
Edel Golf
@EDELgolf Was it Justin or Edel that's bringing sexy back? //pic.twitter.com/Tv5zdT9I
@EDELgolf Hardest decision is picking a color and length!!! .....what length are you ? //pic.twitter.com/GwEgRmlw
Puma Golf
@PUMAGolf Johan Edfors checking out some shoes at our photoshoot last week! //pic.twitter.com/hLq2qYCu
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour New bags for @samhenrylittle and @MAYBSTER next week in Scotland. //pic.twitter.com/rHRC7rHA
@TaylorMadeTour Truck stocked with #R11S #RBZ and #ATVwedges ready for Gleneagles. Any orders from you guys before we leave??!!! //pic.twitter.com/OeTLPY9i
Jessica Korda
@JessicaKorda My cute FP Adidas dress!!! //instagr.am/p/OZX9_AyUn5/
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Working on some goodies for a future Vokey Store release! #spyshot //pic.twitter.com/TITUB4eU
Nicole Noelle Smith
@NicoleSmithGolf Thank you @SkirtSports for my new set of clothes! Couldn't get them all in the photo. @Golf4Her_LLC @TSolutionsMA //pic.twitter.com/7478DSW2
Penfold Golf
@penfoldgolf Penfold is proud to announce the launch of it's Brand New BLACK HEART golf ball. Check it out here: //bit.ly/OiCANn
@penfoldgolf The new Penfold Black Hearts are just flying off the shelf! Get them while they're still in stock! //bit.ly/OiCANn #BlackHeart
Rife Putters
@RIFEPUTTERS Check out the new bags our tour reps are using out on tour! //pic.twitter.com/eIDEqQFO
AUGUST 15
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf Want to see what's in @WilliamMcGirt's bag @WyndhamChamp? Check out his specs in this week's edition of #WITBWednesday //on.fb.me/Nqnjjc
@TaylorMadeTour All stocked up for Gleneagles next week with #TP5's #R11gloves and #taylormadehats //pic.twitter.com/WwWyNGm2
Loudmouth Golf
@Colors of azure water & pink sand, our new pattern "Key West" was created w/ Parrot Heads in mind //tinyurl.com/8l3lmuw //pic.twitter.com/mJdBhx1r
Suzann Pettersen
@suzannpettersen Had a good day in the pro am today. Game feels good. U guys will see me with sun glasses a lot more ! #Nike //pic.twitter.com/RL9yp7w7
Peter Millar Apparel
@petermillar Look who stopped by Peter Millar headquarters to do a little shopping this afternoon! //pic.twitter.com/oW3qBlHT
Roger Cleveland
@RogerCleveland Learn from the pros by having an equal gap between wedges. Ex: Phil generally gaps at 50, 55 and 60 degrees. #RogerTip
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Hot from The Oven. New wedges cooked up for Nike Athletes. //instagr.am/p/OW8hFAli-D/
@nikegolf From the court to the range. @CP3 rocks @TigerWoods apparel & TW13s as he preps for the @WyndhamChamp pro-am. //twitpic.com/ajs0xs
Christina Kim
@TheChristinaKim Putting a new R11S in the bag this week. For me, THAT'S Rocketballz, not the Rocketballz driver.
@TheChristinaKim “@courtgolf: @TheChristinaKim what shaft are you going with in the new driver ?” Matrix Ozik HD6 tipped 1in
Ping Tour Europe
@PINGTourEurope Lots of work this week on the @LETgolf @Bucksgolfclub PING truck onsite and proud to be supporting the players. #Anser //pic.twitter.com/EwlFx8Bu
@PINGTourEurope #PING Pro Carin Koch testing the new #Anser driver on the range @BucksGolfClub //ow.ly/i/QSW5
@PINGTourEurope #PING pro Gwladys Nocera in for a re-gripping on the Tour Trunk @BucksGolfClub //ow.ly/i/QUfW
Annika Sorenstam
@ANNIKA59 Belly putter...interesting. The governing bodies will change the rules eventually. #askannika
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters Aka: the dark knight - customer wanted his DB4 CS to be "naked" //instagr.am/p/OWnSYRycxk/
Becky Brewerton
@beckybrewerton I'm hoping this bad boy is going to be my new lucky ball market starting this week!! @Bucksgolfclub //pic.twitter.com/BC7d5QTN
Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell RT @johnster17 "@Graeme_McDowell what loft is your lob wedge?" >>58
@Graeme_McDowell RT @jinkyt15 "@Graeme_McDowell what kind of golf shoes do you wear Gmac? Like the look of them!!" >>@ECCOshoes Worldclass. Great shoes.
Roger Cleveland
@RogerCleveland Enjoy, Pete. RT @iu77bu8: @RogerCleveland Just received Callaway #XUtilityPrototype can't wait to use it tomorrow! //lockerz.com/s/234676631
James Driscoll
@jdriscollpga Thanks @TaylorMadeGolf for the new wheels //pic.twitter.com/EXJfb6J8
Charley Hull
@charleyhull How do you mark your Titleist? //pic.twitter.com/ZFYtEYps
AUGUST 14
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Lined up and ready to roll. //instagram.com/p/OUq4V5FizL/
@nikegolf Make a statement on the course: //bit.ly/Pn9CxY //pic.twitter.com/mWLewCZr
Suzann Pettersen
@suzannpettersen Non-stop innovation. Motion sensor testing today at Nike's Sports Research Lab. Always ahead of the game! #makeitcount //twitpic.com/ajdr8s”
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters #SeeMoreSPi triangulator - ur best friend when practicing putting //instagr.am/p/OU-PdFScyn/
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Spotted at the Wyndam Championship: the new BV Wings 3D buckle. #AD //ow.ly/i/QOjS
Becky Brewerton
@beckybrewerton Tried the Ping Anser adjustable driver today. It's awesome! @PINGTourEurope @PingTour
Kendall Dye
@Kendall_Dye Pumped about some @PingTour additions to the bag. Also excited to learn I've gotten 3mph faster with my swing. #ballspeedincrease
KZG
@GolfKZG Our new VC-420 driver! Matte black finish, low spin rates and piercing trajectory for the better player! //www.kzgolf.com/layout9.asp?id=588&page=75309&sid=5175
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour Looks like @gdm43pga nabbed early photos of the Ghost Spider S putter. FYI: 5 players used @PGAChampionship last week //bit.ly/ReGoqp
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf We're hosting a special event today at TaylorMade Golf headquarters to celebrate the launch of @CCMHockey new RBZ stick //instagr.am/p/OSXWujyO9D/
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] A look outside our HQ office with CCM RT @CCMHockey get ready to #straparockettothepuck setting up the launch //pic.twitter.com/3NyXDHyN
@TaylorMadeGolf Check out the @CCMHockey simulator outside company HQ. Think you could get one past the goalie? #StrapARocketToThePuck //pic.twitter.com/lSCyFt6G
Karen Stupples
@Kstupples Got to live a big pyramid of balls! //lockerz.com/s/234575389
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Jimmy W testing Motore Speeder 8.2 TS. #greensboro //pic.twitter.com/ZmAnmXBA
@FujikuraOnTour Mcgirt doing what's in the bag this week. #greensboro //pic.twitter.com/ZsgC4yK2
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour So many MC irons getting built in the office, the techs are so busy. #number1techsingolf //pic.twitter.com/c7Cwt7NV
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf Custom built Master Model set for a Spanish customer. #niceinfill //pic.twitter.com/OXGcpOUW
@JohnLettersGolf Here at home of golf, St Andrews! Had 4 seasons already today. Players loving the brand //pic.twitter.com/fQmojYrq
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters Black m6 CS //instagr.am/p/OTssi_ycw9/
@SeeMorePutters Bottom - Black Gunmetal m6 CS //instagr.am/p/OTs4DxScxG/
@SeeMorePutters Inside true temper tour van //instagr.am/p/OT5g9ryc2P/
Mizuno Golf Europe
@MizunoGolf_News Someone already has the new JPX825Pro long irons in play. //goo.gl/cYtc8. #nothingfeelslikeamizuno
FootJoy
@FootJoy Thank you @bubbawatson @webbsimpson1 and @McIlroyRory for your support and helping FJ sweep the four majors in 2012! #1shoeingolf
FootJoy Europe
@FootJoyEurope “@EricYoung444: Was worth the wait for these new kicks! @FootJoy @TitleistEurope //pic.twitter.com/pPeqf0Ig” Very tidy!
AUGUST 13
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Rockin new shades. @themichellewie dropped by Nike's campus to try out some new frames. //twitpic.com/aj3zdv
@nikegolf Fresh grooves. Better feel. #wedges //instagr.am/p/OSRMsLli9V/
Zach Johnson
@ZachJohnsonPGA My 3rd #RyderCup and I have played @Titleist & @VokeyWedges in all 3!! Thanks for helping me accomplish my dream! #titleist #bestinthebiz
Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf Hi Jake. The e5 is still in the line! RT@JakeHarte12: @bridgestonegolf Are you going to keep making the E5?
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Meet our newest brand ambassador: Cow-llaway. #PlayCowllaway //pic.twitter.com/mRdv4pII
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Voke working with Team @Titleist 's Cameron Duff in the bunker. #bounceisyourfriend //pic.twitter.com/vJInXMEj
@VokeyWedges Voke talking bounce fitting with Team @Titleist //pic.twitter.com/K6ZbJ1PT
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter Check out my new @pumagolf shoes. what do you think guys. @usainbolt bring it... #TwitPict //twitpic.com/aj0med
KBS Tour Shafts
@KBSShafts KBS has another close finish in a Major! Three players in the Top 10 and all used the C-Taper shaft!
Simon Hurd
@druhbelts New Scotland buckles are in. //pic.twitter.com/fwqb3Fv4
Peter Kostis
@peterjkostis On Ben Hogans 100th. Birthday here is his last driver next to mine. Which is more forgiving? What a difference. //pic.twitter.com/t9gMx7f4
Steve Surry
@Ssurrygpro Using a 5 wood today #gettingold
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope European Media Launch for 913 metals at Stoke Park. Buzzing from @McIlroyRory win with 913D3 driver. //yfrog.com/obbccnfj
@TitleistEurope Tour Technician Phil Dimmock taking the journalists through a 913 fitting demonstration #SureFitTour //yfrog.com/h7vsahnj
Edel Golf
@EDELgolf Holy ....... //pic.twitter.com/hBaOzlr6