NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, February 27-March 4, 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 February 27-March 4, featuring Francesco Molinari, Vicky Hurst, Kyle Stanley and more:
MARCH 4
VokeyWedges
@VokeyWedges Another win for Vokey Wedges! Congrats to the new world #1 @McIlroyRory on your win @TheHondaClassic #InVokeWeTrust
@VokeyWedges WITB for @TheHondaClassic champ @McIlroyRory - SM4 46.06 @47, SM4 54.11, SM4 60.04 all 1* up, stamped "RORS", PX 6.5 Shafts, GP Yellow Grips
Titleist
@Titleist Rory trusted a Pro V1x golf ball & 14 Titleist clubs, incl. 910 driver, MB (712) irons, @VokeyWedges & @ScottyCameron: bit.ly/bnFgPO
Ping Golf
@PingTour Congratulations to PING Pro @BigEinBigD on his victory at the @NationwideTour Panama Claro Championship. #i20 pic.twitter.com/06XH499R
@PingTour On his way to victory Edward used an i20 driver (9.5°), i20 fairway wood (14°), S56 irons (2 & 4-PW) and an Anser Milled Putter.
Lynn Kenny
@LynnKennyGolf What's with all the "special" shoes on the PGA tour just now? #grandadslipons
Julieta Granada
@JulietaGranada finally @TigerWoods wearing black shoes with sunday's red outfit!! #nomoresoreeyes
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep Best final round in @TigerWoods career 62 playing X100 3-PW and our new PXi light weight Project X in his 2 Iron! #PXi
59 Belts
@59beltsGUY First one ever... Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/G0k0mQjR
MARCH 3
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter Some golf companies make me laugh, some1 add up the yardages they say u gain each time a new club comes out. Driver should go 900 yards then
Jason Sutton, PGA
@golfgurutv Awesome day working with @Putting_Doctor on the Sam Putt lab. 24 putting lessons today at Carmelcc. #makeeverything lockerz.com/s/189282446
Cleveland Srixon Golf
@CGSrixonTour Keegan is in the mix again this weekend. For those wondering, his driver is #Classic 290 9.0 w/ Miyazaki White 61x. pic.twitter.com/S6UUMaOV
Josh Teater
@jteater12 Got my new tees for the title run! Thanks Charles, #bbn #titlenumbereight lockerz.com/s/189219625
FootJoy
@FootJoy The Mark of a Player - Tom Gillis rocking FJ lisle shirt and new performance pants along with SciFlex and FJ ICON in final pairing!
@FootJoy Good catch! RT @Only_1Zee: @FootJoy love the FJ stuff! Not to be picky, but watching Gillis, looks like he is wearing DryJoys Tour in brown.
Nicole Noelle Smith
@NicoleSmithGolf Sweet Be Original Pukka Headwear!!!! My new NS Hats!!! fb.me/1nBIM2mhG
Karen Stupples
@Kstupples be honest how good do the @WilsonGolf V2's & @KBSShafts look here :-) pic.twitter.com/b5BVbBIm
Stephanie Connelly
@S_L_Connelly Thanks for my pretty sparkly pink clutch ballmarker :) @seemasadekar xoxo #seemasparkles pic.twitter.com/NwJgHgiD
MARCH 2
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf We're so busy with the #HEXBlack Tour launch we had to call Bones into the office. yfrog.com/hserwhzgj
Francesco Molinari
@F_Molinari Got a new @nikegolf VR_S driver thanks to @cozypete today. Amazing club thanks!
@F_Molinari This is how it looks like! @nikegolf @cozypete pic.twitter.com/3JWeV3N5
@F_Molinari VR_S driver shot 2! @nikegolf @cozypete pic.twitter.com/gx7maM4D
Nike Golf
@nikegolf How are u hitting it Fran? Gaining any yards? RT @F_Molinari: Got a new @nikegolf VR_S driver. Amazing club thanks!
@nikegolf Awesome Fran! Speed #counts RT @F_Molinari: Definitely gaining some.. I'd say 5 yrds carry and 10 yrds total!
Amy Yang
@amyy0728 NEW IRONS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bridgestone J40s!!!! I've been waiting for this long time! SO excited!!!xD
@amyy0728 Forgot to post a picture:D twitpic.com/8r5h9f
ArnieWear
@ArnieWear “@FairwayStyles: @ArnieWear is in the house, soon to be live! pic.twitter.com/7IArTno4” Nice! Everyone needs to go online to get some!
Kikkor Golf
@Kikkorgolf “@mattedanielsson: Sweet delivery today! #kikkorsweden #kikkor @Kikkorgolf pic.twitter.com/hsYw3B9C” Look at that warehouse of awesomeness!!
Jessica Yadloczky
@JessicaYadlo It's the Christmas everytime I come home!! #FedEx thanks @Kikkorgolf !! Love them! twitpic.com/8r46wb
FootJoy Europe
@FootJoyEurope Just got my new FJ apparel! Here's a small selection, which should I kick the season off with tomorrow? #markofaplayer pic.twitter.com/RZlHxF6W
Kendall Dye
@Kendall_Dye The day is getting better. Stopped off at @pingtour & they were secretly building my set!!!! lockerz.com/s/188916777
UST Mamiya Shafts
@USTMamiya Sneak peak of a bag we are working on for our fans...way to go or what are you thinking?!?! fb.me/HzRyiicm
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf TaylorMade Staffer @HarmanBrian (-9 thru 17) needs an eagle on 18 @TheHondaClassic for new course record, 59! Let's go Brian! #59watch
@TaylorMadeGolf In @HarmanBrian bag - RBZ Tour driver, Tour Burner fwy, Rescue 11, TPMC irons (4-PW), TPxFT wedges, Ghost Manta belly putter, PENTATP5 ball
Aldila Golf
@AldilaGolf Aldila golf wins the #golf shaft wood count at the 2012 #PGA Honda Classic with 99 shafts in play.
Players Towel
@PlayersTowel HOF'er Betsy King dropped by the office today! We are proud to support Golf Fore Africa. Thanks & PLAY WEL pic.twitter.com/kgXLuhAg
Ping Golf
@PingTour After a thrilling win at the WGC Accenture, the Nome putter will officially launch in early April. bit.ly/PINGNome pic.twitter.com/fQDBbQfz
Black Widow Golf
@BWonTour New products in use by PGA Tour players...Honda Classic "Alignment Sticks" pic.twitter.com/0PnHiRt6
MARCH 1
Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf Congrats to @Love3D on ace today w/ new dual dimple #b330! This is 3rd B330 series ace in 3 wks for Team Bridgestone! on.fb.me/zbA9Uq
Adams Golf
@AdamsGolfInc “@Jon_Garey: @AdamsGolfInc got my new XTD fwy wood today. Thanks for the hook up!! Stupid long twitpic.com/8qqimf” but a smart buy!!
KZG
@GolfKZG Special proto pic of the H370 Tour - Best KZG hybrid to date! More pics to come. pic.twitter.com/2a3U8j4F
Paul Selvaggio, PGA
@paulselvaggio65 Rbz and r11s in stock... Coffee break!! pic.twitter.com/igkQ8POW
Kyle Stanley
@kylestanleygolf My favorite new hat @back9usa #clean pic.twitter.com/4xQrMU0H
Bill Ranson, PGA
@BillRansonGolf Rocking some new awesome grips!! lockerz.com/s/188553809
Elena Robles
@lanigolf3 Rocking my new custom @pukkaheadwear hats today...what do y'all think?? #beoriginal pic.twitter.com/EXNDQo7
Titleist Canada
@TitleistCA Enjoy! “@Mmartysiewicz: Free sampling of the new line of #Titleist 2012 golf balls. Thanks Team Titleist @TitleistCA pic.twitter.com/Cb0Z0Y2u”
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope Early start for @McIlroyRory at Honda Classic. You can see what will be in his bag at bit.ly/xXzvX8 or on.fb.me/whW71J
Emiliano Grillo
@GrilloEmiliano Here's a tip to the amateurs , check your lies and loft once a month , specially if you hit 200 balls a day !
Ryann O'Toole
@RyannOToole Loving the day out at my @oakley photo shoot! Rockin 2013 new line! #golf pic.twitter.com/5dxQPxaz
Roberto Castro
@cicioCASTRO Going to a TPC and hitting a bucket of these just doesn't get old. #pure @PGATOUR @Titleist pic.twitter.com/yO51Y21V
Travis Hampshire
@TravisHampshire @Keegan_Bradley KB, talk the @ClevelandGolf fellas into making some "classic" 3 woods...
59 Belts
@59beltsGUY #themiddleisvanishingpro “@joey_mcclure: Being a buyer, and pro I seeing the future of golf and it's bleek for the mid level clubs.”
@59beltsGUY Prototyping bag-tags milled from aluminum for golf clubs & events. Thoughts and opinions appreciated! fb.me/171I52LzI
Hunter Golf Inc.
@HunterBag solid black storms are back in stock, new color available... black/white/red fb.me/VeUG0dQw
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Jamie Redknapp has stopped in at HQ for some #driverlove #jamieredknapp twitpic.com/8qm3io
FEBRUARY 29
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Rock Ishii checking out the ball flight as @stewartcink crushes some 20XI @TheHondaClassic twitpic.com/8qdiv8
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Callaway Staff Pros stop to show off their #HEXBlack Tour Golf Balls at the Honda Classic: on.fb.me/zHNLlc
Carling Coffing
@carlingcoffing Just used this putting tool called the cant miss and it's amazing!! Anyone ever tried it??
@carlingcoffing it's pricey at 280 bucks but putt with it for like ten min and you're golden. I'm just going to steal the one I got from my coach #mooch
@carlingcoffing Look at this cute ball mark my friend @seemasadekar sent me! Can't wait to use it next week in my first event :-) twitpic.com/8qg9nm
Jessica Yadloczky
@JessicaYadlo New headcover! Thanks #amimnono!! twitpic.com/8q8772
Jodi Ewart
@Jodi_Ewart My new wedges arrived!! Thanks @TFJgolfgirl you're the best #purple #vokeys @Titleist @VokeyWedges pic.twitter.com/SGJUiJ5f
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Beautiful morning for a wedge fitting @mytpi yfrog.com/nug2xlj
@VokeyWedges Plenty of Vokey options, SM4 and TVD yfrog.com/kg8q4tbj
Vicky Hurst
@TheVickyHurst My new short club from @CallawayGolf for swinging inside. This thing is soo cute!! pic.twitter.com/mTyacm9r
Becky Morgan
@BJMgolf Thanks for my new shoes @royalalbartross. Absolutely love them! Can't wait to rock them in the USA. yfrog.com/hw6ekoyj
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Locker room this morning. Clubs everywhere. pic.twitter.com/UbIJXOfk
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf More testing with the Tour Grind raw wedges, available April 2012. pic.twitter.com/phVkN6UG
@JohnLettersGolf Take a look whats in @Hansonprogolf bag.#golf @JohnLettersGolf pic.twitter.com/QlypfKgh
Cleveland Srixon Golf
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: A couple of #Classic drivers in the works for GMAC this morning...couple minor tweaks for testing. #deep pic.twitter.com/Yl83H4ul
Jones Sports Company
@JonesSportsCo Check out our Tour bag prototype! What do you guys think? lockerz.com/s/188275099
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] @TheHondaClassic defending Champion Rory Sabbatini hits his RBZ driver during the Pro-Am this morning #TM2012 pic.twitter.com/Lt2t9S2X
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] @CamiloVillegasR making his way around PGA National with his RBZ driver Wednesday morning #Spiderman #TM2012 pic.twitter.com/105vS8NB
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour Last minute equipment tweaks during on/off rain @TheHondaClassic - built new ATV wedges M.Bettancourt, B. Todd. A. Romero rolling new Ghost
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Today is the first day stocking the truck before it departs for Spain. twitpic.com/8q5lz7
@TaylorMadeTour Just a few Penta TP5's going on the truck!! #pentatp5love twitpic.com/8q65l0
@TaylorMadeTour RBZ fairways getting built for Morocco. twitpic.com/8q8cl4
@TaylorMadeTour TMaG staff player David Howell has come to collect his MC irons and RBZ fairway woods. twitpic.com/8q8nen
@TaylorMadeTour Tim Henman has come in also to collect his R11S driver. #driverlove #timhenman twitpic.com/8q8tgy
FEBRUARY 28
Steve Elkington
@elkpga Hogan had an extra spike on each shoe as he knew how important it was to use the ground.... pic.twitter.com/eNmHoJeU
Andrew Gruss
@AndrewGrussPGA Received my @VokeyWedges today. 52 full grind, 56 M grind, 61 T grind. Can't wait to use them! #TeamTitleist
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf New @JohnLettersGolf MM fairway looks stunning #golf available April 2012 pic.twitter.com/Hzwm2SH5
@JohnLettersGolf New @JohnLettersGolf MM 3 wood Available April 2012. pic.twitter.com/IO81M2MK
@JohnLettersGolf New @JohnLettersGolf MM fairway #golf pic.twitter.com/eZDGfDTY
@JohnLettersGolf @JohnLettersGolf staff player @Hansonprogolf been fitted for the Master Model Tour Blk Driver. Over 300 yards. BOOM! pic.twitter.com/0V54S3RU
Matrix Shafts
@MatrixShafts Matrix Program irons getting some use on the Range at the Honda Classic fb.me/1rZwQpvGg
Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA Just finish some new custom putter work. #golf twitpic.com/8pvx9r twitpic.com/8pvxaf twitpic.com/8pvx9u
Joe Leenheer, PGA
@JLeenheerPGA There are few things better then putting on a brand new pair of socks. Thanks @nikegolf for the Dri-Fit Tour Crews! Very comfy!
Ping Golf
@PingTour Residing in the bag of PING Pro Louis Oosthuizen this week will be this stealthy looking i20 driver. #FilthyLong pic.twitter.com/3uQydyhI
@PingTour “@ScottVW13: @PingTour How about some specs on that beast? Pleeaaase” Louis is playing a 9.5° i20 driver with a PX Black 6.5 shaft at 44.5''
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Coolest gift of the year! #Callaway tour staff just gave Freddie Jacobson this surfboard celebrating his win last year. pic.twitter.com/aY24xlev
@CallawayGolf Where the goods get stored. We are just off the range at the Honda Classic, but you have to be on the guest list. pic.twitter.com/xqmCst0W
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf RT @LorenzGolf: Just finished trying out the @TaylorMadeGolf 2012 #RBZ and #R11s lines. Pumping the RBZ 3wood, hybrid and the R11s driver.
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] We only see Fred Funk a few times @PGATOUR. Says Funk, bombing new RBZ fairway @TheHondaClassic"Yippeekayay!" pic.twitter.com/FudAQDNG
@TaylorMadeGolf Busy morning @TheHondaClassic -@Y_E_Yang just requested extended Ghost Manta (from 35" to 38") and tunes RBZ driver 1* with FCT #TM2012
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour [PHOTO] The finished product RT @TaylorMadeGolf Busy morning @TheHondaClassic @Y_E_Yang requested Ghost Manta 38" pic.twitter.com/4SNM96nw
@CharlieTour [PHOTO] As you can imagine, @DJohnsonPGA tons of cool memorabilia - one of the best. Can't wait for Ryder Cup '12 #USA pic.twitter.com/cSXWdfrt
@CharlieTour TM staffer Cameron Beckman has requested a TPCB 4-iron to replace his Rescue 11 hybrid this week - better fit for his bag @TheHondaClassic
@CharlieTour (1/1) Tuesday afternoon @TheHondaClassic: New RBZ driver (9.5*) and fwy (14*) for Brian Gay. @SonyOpen Champ J. Wagner testing two RBZ fwys
FEBRUARY 27
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters Chan song, tour rep, @PGATOUR #hondaclassic pic.twitter.com/8lwcLi8G
@SeeMorePutters Putting Green today at 2012 Honda Classic fb.me/1wgb2qSSG
Jodi Ewart
@Jodi_Ewart “@ChillGolf: New belly putter just for the belly putter haters :) #IaintMadAtcha pic.twitter.com/7rjUL2Io” omg we're twinkies :)
Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf RT @DacotaDryden: @bridgestonegolf b330 is going in my bag for next event. ball is long off tee and great feel around the greens! #boomboom
Francesco Molinari
@F_Molinari “@Jamesiclark: @F_Molinari are you playing vr pro combo or vr pro blades? I'm so impressed with forging irons and x3x grooves!” blades!
@F_Molinari “@Jamesiclark: @F_Molinari - What shafts do you play in your blades?” true temper s400
Matrix Shafts
@MatrixShafts Which one would you pick? fb.me/RhWEF3e6
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter RT @malc1fixit @IanJamesPoulter golf shop looking good with your new gear pic.twitter.com/quq5vhP3 >> Looking good best wishes poults
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf continues to lead all putting manufacturers with 7 combined wins on the EPGA and PGA Tour this year.
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour New #RBZ Tour drivers for Boo Weekley (8.5*, "It's perfect") and Billy Mayfair, who also got three new ATV wedges @TheHondaClassic #TM2012
@CharlieTour [PHOTO] Andres Romero testing a new Ghost SP-81 prototype putter (34") this week @PGATOUR @TheHondaClassic. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/06H21O9q
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] Former Masters Champion Mike Weir in field @TheHondaClassic. Is that an R11S headcover in his bag? #driverlove pic.twitter.com/SC0OinGH
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] New RocketBallz driver (10.5*) this week for @TheHondaClassic defending Champion, Rory Sabbatini #TM2012 pic.twitter.com/g1koqeXY
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Sabo taking the knife to the top line of his driver. Now that's a knife! pic.twitter.com/zkD9U0Fc
Ashworth Golf
@AshworthGolf [PHOTO] Ashworth Staffer and defending champion @TheHondaClassic, Rory Sabbatini, out practicing Monday at PGA National pic.twitter.com/fjhfaUX0
FootJoy
@FootJoy Jarod Lyle will be stylin on the Florida Swing! Which of the Spring collections is your favorite? pic.twitter.com/NHBbVhBI
UST Mamiya Shafts
@USTMamiya Congratulations to the winner of the HSBC Women's Champions and using the ATTAS to launch her fairway wood... fb.me/1yrFSkcFD
@USTMamiya The winner of the HSBC Women's Champions using the ATTAS in her fairway to launch to her 1st win of the year on... fb.me/1HNQpoPPi
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour We've had #driverlove but what do you think about #pentatp5love ??? twitpic.com/8pggf2
@TaylorMadeTour [PHOTO] B. Harman testing RBZ driver today - picked up 4-5 MPH ball speed, 10 yds distance vs. gamer #ThatsRocketBallz pic.twitter.com/K1FkbsLF
Ping Tour Europe
@PINGTourEurope #winner @Angela_Stanford's bag: Driver: #i20 10.5, 3wood #G20 15, 7wood: G15 21.5, Hybrid: G20 23, Irons: i20 5-9...
@PINGTourEurope Wedges: TourS 47, 52, 56, 60TS, Putter: #Scottsdale #Anser 2 @Angela_Stanford
@PINGTourEurope Winner @HunterMahan's bag: Driver: #G20 9.5, 3wood: G20 15, Hybrid: i15 17, Irons: #S56 3-W, Wedges: #Anser 56, 60, Putter: NOME.
@PINGTourEurope 3rd place @MarkWilsonGolf's bag: Driver: #i20 8.5, Hybrid: i15 20, Irons: i20 4-9pw, Wedges: Tour 52, 60, Putter: #Karsten Series #Anser
@PINGTourEurope 4th @WestwoodLee's bag: Driver: G10 9, 3wood: i15 15.5, 5wood: RaptureV2 19, Irons: i10 3-9pw, Wedges: Tour W 54, 58, Putter: Redwood Anser.