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A week's worth of tweets, December 5-11, 2011

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A week's worth of tweets, December 5-11, 2011

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 December 5-11, featuring Zach Johnson, Carly Booth, Francesco Molinari and more:

DECEMBER 11
Callaway Golf

@CallawayTourSpy    Clutch win by Callaway staffer Alvaro Quiros today in Dubai using Callaway's new RAZR Fit Driver. First win for the new driver. #RAZRFit

@CallawayTourSpy    Alvaro used the new #RAZRFit driver to average 311 yards this week, confirming his position as Europe's longest driver on tour

@CallawayTourSpy     In Alvaro's bag: #RAZRFit Driver (9.5º), X Fwy (17º), RAZR X Musclebacks, X Forged wedges, @odysseygolf ProType putter, Tour i(z) ball

@CallawayTourSpy    Congrats also to the world #1 who used his trusty @odysseygolf White Hot XG #7 putter to win both US & EPGA money titles #1PutterInGolf

Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf    Alvaro Quiros made a 40 foot eagle with a PT 10 Putter to win in Dubai. Odyssey won money titles on 4 tours and had over 70 wins this year.

Jhonattan Vegas
@JhonattanVegas    Thanks @nikegolf for the best present of the year. My new Nike Method. Worked really good this week @SharkShootout. Thanks guys.

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges    Another win for Vokey Wedges! Congrats to SM4 loyalist @Brendan_Steele for winning the Franklin Templeton Shootout! #yearofdavoke

Kendall Dye
@Kendall_Dye    See you soon @okcthunder lockerz.com/s/164005582

Chris Carnahan
@Carnahangolf    Must have in @GolfBandonDunes pro shop. Wool head cover by Seamus Golf. fb.me/1yby7ptD3

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour    “@thedavidseaman: Got these sent from Taylormade!!!!! #loveit!!! pic.twitter.com/H6Rv4vu6” Glad you liked them!!

Brad Faxon
@BradFaxon    Just changed all my grips and will debut next year w an orange Dancing Cameron on the putter!

DECEMBER 10
Sam Saunders

@samsaunders87    Loving my new Razr Fit driver from @CallawayGolf .. Looks great and feels better! Already starting lineup in my bag

Bag Boy
@BagBoyCompany    If you are out finishing your holiday shopping, check out the NEW Revolver LE and Revolver XL cart bags. fb.me/1c4gDiBLo

Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy    Alvaro's averaging driving distance with his #RAZRFit is 311.5yds - 2nd longest (with #RAZRHawk driver) is 303.8yds #RAZRlong

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour    Kaymer WITB: R11 driver, R9 FW, Rescue TP 11, RAC TP irons, XFT SW & LW, Penta TP #59 & adidas footwear. pic.twitter.com/lA2Ng0uL

@TaylorMadeTour    Hanson WITB: Burner SF 2.0 driver, #3 FW & #5 FW, Rescue 11 TP 21, TP MB irons, Itsy Bitsy Spider Ghost, Penta TP & adidas footwear.

@TaylorMadeTour    If only they all knew...in that bag were all the new 2012 toys during a recent trip to a UK Golf mag! #morenextweek pic.twitter.com/pA0qrt1F

Cobra Golf
@cobragolf    ZL Encore, Trusty Rusty, Big Trusty Rusty, Long Tom Driver... what @cobragolf sticks are on your wishlist this year? #OnMyWishList

DECEMBER 9
SMS Inc.

@SMSInc_On_Tour    Long/Belly putter usage on the @European_Tour averaged 5.7% before the US PGA Championship & averaged 10.8% afterwards. #tryawinningformula

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour   TaylorMade: #1 Driver, #1 Fairway Wood, #1 Hybrid and #1 Iron brand at the season ending Race to Dubai event....#whitechristmas

Simon Wilson  
@pgatourshaftrep   Project X Number 1 Driver, Fairway and Hybrid Shaft at the Dubai World Championship! #Winnersplaytruetemper

Jennifer Song
@TheJenniferSong    Really enjoyed my time at the @ScottyCameronPutterStudio and @TPI! Its always fun to be here! pic.twitter.com/gVQmKiix

DECEMBER 8
SMS Inc.

@SMSInc_On_Tour    In 2011 we checked 6,510 bags & 91,140 clubs on the Euro Tour. 2011 end of season stats to come soon. We now have 3 weeks until 2012 season!

@SMSInc_On_Tour    Clubs in play today - 183 wedges, 83 fairways woods, 46 utilities, 3 2 irons. Field size - 58. #dubaiworldchampionship

@SMSInc_On_Tour    Average weights of shafts at the @DubaiWorldChamp - Driver - 68.4 grams, fairway woods - 79.3 grams, Utilities - 92.1 grams. #golf

@SMSInc_On_Tour    37.9% of players participating in the @DubaiWorldChamp didn't use a 3 iron. 10.3% of players used a long or belly putter.

@SMSInc_On_Tour    Today 3.4% of players had changed their driver & 15.5% had changed their putter since their last @European_Tour event. #racetodubai #DWC

@SMSInc_On_Tour    Of those who have teed off at the Dubai World Championship so far - 30.8% are not carrying a 3 iron.

@SMSInc_On_Tour    5 out of the first 12 players to tee off at the Dubai World Championship have changed their putter since their last @European_Tour event.

Robert Garrigus
@robertgarrigus    Looks like I might switch to the belly putter ! Feels pretty good but I am going to work with it for the next month my trade mark may be dun

@robertgarrigus    If I think its going to be hard it will buy if I think it will help my game chances are it will be a positive step in the right direction!!

@robertgarrigus    Might not end up with a bloody belly button like blanksy but I will get to practice more cause my back won't be hurting any more ha!!!

Jones Golf Bags
@JonesGolfBags    CEO of Jones Golf Bags, Dean Lemman carrying the Jones Original down at the #hideaway in La Quinta, CA lockerz.com/s/163192564

Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA    "@levantelebeche: Whitlam Design Gauge Wedges truly awesome @whitlamgolfusa Great day at Atlanta Athletic Club fb.me/YOMupU8J" nice

@WhitlamGolfUSA    It's disco time. Go @stuandersongolf twitpic.com/7qekeg

Simon Hurd
@druhbelts    Dubai shopping centre Druh belts golf house pic.twitter.com/xjGRCSGC

DECEMBER 7
Ian Poulter

@IanJamesPoulter    Last thing before hitting the hay iron the @ijpdesign gear for tomorrow. #TwitPict twitpic.com/7ptqot

Sara Hurwitch
@smhgolf    My headcover got a new wardrobe! #SwamiSez pic.twitter.com/cnomvwne

Bettinardi Golf
@BettinardiGolf    Introducing the 22 Caliber by Bettinardi | bettinardi.com/news/129 fb.me/1kQFOIDMn

Chris Wilson
@TheRealCWilson    Some great new shaft wraps from @Clevelandgolf ...well one great new shaft wrap. #causewerefromOhio pic.twitter.com/7DINw21U

Mizuno Golf Europe
@MizunoGolf_News    New MP650 woods are leaving the Mizuno workshop fast at the Tour School in Spain. Looks like a winner.

Gary Boyd
@GaryBoyd86    “@djdeebo: @GaryBoyd86 what driver have you been using this year?, change next year? #2questiions” Ping G20

Alf Callowhill
@AlfCallowhill    getting things going indoors. Great time to improve! #TwitPict twitpic.com/7pvcn5

Francesco Molinari
@F_Molinari    “@Ryan_Gribben: @F_Molinari what bounce are on your wedges???” 10 degrees

@F_Molinari    “@MattWalluk: @F_Molinari Do you think the belly putter is unfair? And if yes should it be banned?” not unfair only different

@F_Molinari    “@sean_efc31: @F_Molinari have you ever tried a different putting method? Cross handed? Long putter?” used belly putter for almost 2 years

@F_Molinari    “@AWGlasson: @F_Molinari if equipment went back to balata balls and persimmon woods how would scores go on tour?” i'd love to see that!

Titleist
@Titleist    At 2011 Q-School, 20 players trust Titleist to @PGATour cards: bit.ly/w55fC6 #teamtitleist

Ping Golf
@PingTour    Heading into the Dubai World Championship this week, PING Pro Miguel Jimenez will be playing our Anser Forged Wedges in 52* and 56*

Richard S. Johnson
@Rich_S_Johnson    Look what came in the mail pic.twitter.com/qOAOfXWw

@Rich_S_Johnson    Thx @ScottyCameron Awesome! pic.twitter.com/4qliQqJ0

LoudMouth Golf
@LoudMouthGolf    Great photo of @SaraBrownGolf in Loudmouth Pink & Black Capris! pic.twitter.com/oxJdZCyD

Anna Nordqvist
@ANordqvist    The new @cobragolf 2012 staff bag... Can't wait to get mine!!! :) yfrog.com/khlcuhzj

Nike Golf
@nikegolf    Making magic with his Method putter Nike athlete @F_Molinari practices for this week's Dubai World Championship twitpic.com/7pr34o

@nikegolf    Soaking up the sunshine Nike's @simondyson77 hits the range to prepare for this week's EPGA Dubai World Champs twitpic.com/7ptd1k

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell    RT @drgibb1982 @Graeme_McDowell What length is your driver? It looked really long at Nedbank. >>46.5". Good spot.

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour    WITB Retief Goosen - project X 8A4, 45", 1 inch tip, grip master wrap with 2 tapes. #racetodubai twitpic.com/7po1e7

DECEMBER 6
Ping Golf

@PingTour    Hot off his win in South Africa, PING Pro Lee Westwood is excited about competing in Dubai this week. pic.twitter.com/RoFkKeHC

@PingTour    After his morning Pro-am, PING Pro Lee Westwood returned to the practice tee to work through a few clubs. pic.twitter.com/d9RlkbxH

@PingTour    PING Pro Miguel Jimenez will be using a G20 3-wood, 5-wood and 7-wood this week at the Dubai World Championship. pic.twitter.com/CMJtPB83

Mark Russo, PGA
@markrussopga   Really interested to see if our @Titleist business increases now that they offer a 12* driver & senior & ladies options. Great additions.

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges    These beauties are ready to ship! Gonna make someone very happy this week. #Indigo yfrog.com/ny2vjwdj

@VokeyWedges    Check out our stamping table...Bluuuuuuuuue! yfrog.com/nujdexdj

@VokeyWedges    Wonder who these are for... yfrog.com/g0g55tfj

@VokeyWedges    Smooth... yfrog.com/klhtbgcj

Zach Johnson
@ZachJohnsonPGA    Yes sir! RT @rrusty808: @ZachJohnsonPGA I have one of your golfballs...do you still mark it with the three crosses?

@ZachJohnsonPGA    Slightly different RT @RyanBaerPGA: @ZachJohnsonPGA that still same seemore you've used since masters? Or same model diff one?

@ZachJohnsonPGA    Golfpride velvet. Yes @ty_zimmerman: @ZachJohnsonPGA two part question 1 what kind of grips do you use 2 Do you put on your own grips?

@ZachJohnsonPGA    New @Titleist AP2s RT @grantrasmussen: @ZachJohnsonPGA any equipment changes for 2012?

@ZachJohnsonPGA    They r gr8! @Titleist @jimroach15: @ZachJohnsonPGA just got fitted for the new ap2's!! Excited how are you likin yours? Amy Neswold nephew!

Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf    Look who's sweet bag just came in! yfrog.com/mmwvmfj

Sara Hurwitch
@smhgolf    This one's for you @jteater12! lockerz.com/s/162662465

Nike Golf
@nikegolf    Lots of Qs on TW’s Method 001 putter grip...TW has used this grip for years, it is a Golf Pride proprietary grip.

@nikegolf    JV getting his Method on at The Oven yesterday. Thanks again for a good sesh @JhonattanVegas twitpic.com/7phy69

Carly Booth
@CarlyBooth92    Golf pride RT @Smyth666: @CarlyBooth92 what are the White grips on your clubs called and where do you get them

@CarlyBooth92    Project X 6.0 steel bladesRT @1995_GirlGolf: @CarlyBooth92 Hi which Nike Irons do you use & are they graphite shaft or steel mens, Thanks :)

@CarlyBooth92    Nike 20XI•X's RT @chrisord49: @CarlyBooth92 What balls do you play?.

@CarlyBooth92    Its the latest Nike Tour bag all nike players use, its silver and redRT @ALaCapra3: @CarlyBooth92 what color is your golf bag?

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour    This putter is hot from it's two wins last month!!! #sergiogarcia #racetodubai twitpic.com/7p7e32

@TaylorMadeTour    11 TMaG staff ball players in the field this week. #racetodubai #PentaTP twitpic.com/7p8tfe

@TaylorMadeTour    Our finance dept love their golf so much, they have substituted the traditional angel in favour of an R11! #Leechie pic.twitter.com/kR1TnPFb

Tom Boys
@Boyseygolf    Return home a treat off @nikegolf! New wedges and VR lim edit. woods!!! Can't wait to give them a whirl tomorrow #fb pic.twitter.com/4adF6fHI

Paul Stankowski
@PaulStankowski    Broken golf clubs ALWAYS come in handy. My dad makes MacGyver look useless. twitpic.com/7pes49

Matt Hoffman
@Matt_Hoff62    My bros new tour bag #joiningtheteam yfrog.com/ketblfiwj

Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope    We had the @ScottyCameron Concept Tour Rat. Now we have the FTUO Super Rat! Check out the head cover yfrog.com/o0s3xoaj

Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy    A beautiful array of @odysseygolf putters on display in Dubai #dwc #1PutterInGolf twitpic.com/7p5zpk

@CallawayTourSpy    Longer and straighter! Nice! RT @Birrgolfshop: @CallawayTourSpy old driver v razr tour! Gained 46 yards extra! yfrog.com/oc1cklrj

LoudMouth Golf
@LoudMouthGolf    What do you think of @alanwallace's shoes? pic.twitter.com/c7NiC46d

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney    Anything is worth a try RT @GazPottsy: what do you think of fat putter grips hank?

@HankDHaney    Way too short, U need 2" and 3-4 degrees upright RT @JLarge53: I'm 6'7 and have 1/4" extensions on irons yet they still seem too short?

@HankDHaney    Mid size or standard w extra wraps RT @Rolandschoeman: 11hdcp large hands. Standard or mid-size grips?

@HankDHaney    50, 54, 58 RT @Tru_East: how many, and what degree wedges to you recommend carrying in your bag?

@HankDHaney    Love the @TaylorMadeGolf Penta try them both and u decide RT @NBHPro: How do you compare the Penta with the 20xi? Swing speed 109.

@HankDHaney    Men's standard size, i like the wrap grips RT @angeldiz2003:Please tell me what Pure Grip to buy?? 18 hcp, big hands, r7 irons,

@HankDHaney    Stock or one extra wrap RT @LTribs13: 6 ft with normal size hands. Oversize grips or stock?

DECEMBER 5
Bill Ranson, PGA

@BillRansonGolf    Was hitting the Adams golf redline irons today, I'm not a big hitter but I was stroking a 6i 200 yards. WOW is all I could say!!

Travis Mathew Apparel
@TRAVISMATHEW    Day 1 of the TM photo shoot with @bubbawatson instagr.am/p/Xg739/

@TRAVISMATHEW    Rolling with @bubbawatson instagr.am/p/XhKSt/

@TRAVISMATHEW    Target practice at the wind mills with @bubbawatson instagr.am/p/XiC7F/

@TRAVISMATHEW    Vintage with @bubawatson instagr.am/p/Xi85f/

Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson    New jacket from @TRAVISMATHEW lockerz.com/s/162329407

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges    8 Vokey Loyalists got their 2012 PGA Tour Cards today! Impressive stuff. #Gutsandglory #InVokeWeTrust

Ping Golf
@PingTour    Congratulations to PING Pros Harris English, Jeff Maggert, Daniel Summerhays, John Huh and Richard Lee on advancing to the @PGATOUR!!

Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf    Potenza weld neck. pic.twitter.com/ewBqNEs8

@Piretti Golf    Cool putter shaft in this Tour putter. pic.twitter.com/bRF8a2RM

Nick Faldo
@TheSirNickFaldo    Excitement Father Christmas is early, new toys to try! @taylormadegc yfrog.com/obxkpgwj

Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA   Our new proto of our Japan tsunami relief putter. Cherry blossom and mt Fuji twitpic.com/7p0v96 twitpic.com/7p0v8g twitpic.com/7p0v8v

Srixon
@SrixonGolf    Q-School Madness! Who watched Charlie Beljian play that yellow ball and qualify for the @PGATour next year? Great 5 days of golf!

Titleist Canada
@TitleistCA    Congrats to Titleist Staffer, Dave Moro of Credit Valley for jarring a hole in one in with his brand new 712 AP2 6 iron @ Vista Vallarta!

Titleist
@Titleist    Rory McIlroy trusts Pro V1x golf ball, New MB (712 Series) irons & SM4 @VokeyWedges to Hong Kong Open victory: bit.ly/sxXEpZ

Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope    Christmas comes early to the DWC locker room. Balls, gloves and caps for our Titleist/FJ players. yfrog.com/obsnzzsj

Kevin Streelman
@Streels54    “@BillRansonGolf: @Streels54 what shaft flex do you use in your woods and can I get a follow? I try and get my wood frequency around 7.5

Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf    @odysseygolf Staff Pro Sang Moon Bae has clinched the JGTO Money title. Odyssey has won the PGA, Nationwide and JGTO money titles in 2011.

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour    Very basic workshop this week in the bag store, but lots of R11 work going on! #racetodubai twitpic.com/7oshxb

@TaylorMadeTour    Old school tools with a veteran TM rep working on top technology golf clubs! #racetodubai twitpic.com/7ot1fm

@TaylorMadeTour    "@markfozgolf: @TaylorMadeTour thanks boys. Loving the new R11 3 wood :-)" Glad your happy Foz.

Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy    Don't you wish you had this at your golf range??! twitpic.com/7op57e

@CallawayTourSpy    Thomas Bjorn doing some early range work at the Dubai World Champs #DWC twitpic.com/7ooqpx

Simon Hurd
@druhbelts    Yellow plain. @Cockernaden pic.twitter.com/10ZCBsSf

Lee Westwood
@WestwoodLee    Nice Ping double at the nedbank last week with Calc and me winning. Should have had a bet!

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney    Pure Grips and they r the best i have ever found RT @KieranDowness: what grips do you use?

@HankDHaney    Impact bag, saw it first w Henry Cotton he used to hit a tire RT @StevieRMartinez: hank what's the best swing drill you have ever heard??

@HankDHaney    Used to train your hands and practice release RT @juanrjackson: what does an impact bag do?

@HankDHaney    Because of reduced spin now RT @dejohnmd4: how are drivers easier to fade than draw? That makes no sense to me.