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A week's worth of tweets, January 16-22, 2012

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A week's worth of tweets, January 16-22, 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 January 16-22, featuring Brian Gay, Natalie Gulbis, Steve Wheatcroft and more:

JANUARY 22
PING GOLF

@PingTour   .@MarkWilsonGolf's win today at the @HumanaChallenge marks the first victory for the new i20 driver and i20 irons! pic.twitter.com/F5c8ASGM

@PingTour   While using his i20 irons this week at the @HumanaChallenge, PING Pro @MarkWilsonGolf averaged 80% greens in regulation. #Precision

Kendall Dye
@Kendall_Dye   @markwilsongolf way to go!!! Was pulling for you and your i20s!!!!

Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf   @odysseygolf Pro Branden Grace won his 2nd straight event at the Volvo Golf Champions with a Black Series Tour Designs Wide #1 Putter.

Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf   @callawaygolf Pro Branden Grace won the Volvo Golf Champions in a playoff for his 2nd win in a row with a full bag of Callaway equipment.

Adams Golf
@AdamsGolfInc   Nice weekend for Gary Christian @GazzaGolf1966 and Ryan Moore at @HumanaChallenge. Both bombing the new Fast12 drivers #switchtospeedline

FootJoy Europe
@FootJoyEurope   Another win in South Africa today, 100% win rate on the European Tour this season #1shoeingolf

Jennie Lee
@JennieLeeGolf   Golf bag still not here from two days ago :( I wish there was a way to take golf bags as carry on.

Natalie Gulbis
@natalie_gulbis   How great is this Taylor Made hat ? twitpic.com/8ahno3

Mina Harigae
@minaharigae   Excited to hit my new clubs today!! RBZ irons, hybrids, 3 wood, and R11s driver! Its like Christmas all over again!!

Paula Creamer
@ThePCreamer   How can my putter not want to make putts when it has this amazing cover?!? Scott you outdid yourself!! pic.twitter.com/c2xL7jAG

@ThePCreamer   One more! pic.twitter.com/iwf8C6DC

Richard S Johnson
@Rich_S_Johnson   “@LukeDonald: RT @cdika17 @LukeDonald are you really gonna play the r12 and mp59's?!?! Yep” What's a R12?

Luke Donald
@LukeDonald   @Rich_S_Johnson MP R12 are the new wedges I am playing from Mizuno

Richard S Johnson
@Rich_S_Johnson   “@southpaw444: @Rich_S_Johnson what's getting gamed bro? Iron Shafts and Driver?” R11 and TM MB with DG XP X100

JANUARY 21
Michelle Wie

@themichellewie   Cant wait to try em out!! Thanks @nikegolf!!!! :-) pic.twitter.com/6O1gEMvE

Marty Jertson, PGA
@jertybird   Can honestly say I've never been happier with my equipment! Excited for 2012 #i20

FootJoy Europe
@FootJoyEurope   “@benclaytongolf1: New shoes still boxed. Filthy good thanks to @FootJoyEurope ready for Bahamas pic.twitter.com/2zHkMa6x” Wear them with pride!

@FootJoyEurope   "@stevewhite61: @FootJoyEurope Can't beat a nice pair of Icons!! bit.ly/zh2679" #naughtygolfshoecollection

Jamie Howarth
@Jayhowarthgolf   Check out my new weapon for the season @ScottyCameron .....Squareback 2 Belly #rolltherock yfrog.com/gzqiskjgj

Rife Putters
@RIFEPUTTERS   Sneak Peek! New Tropical Abaco launching at #pgashow next week! Come check it out at booth #1717 pic.twitter.com/6MDxFZe7

Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf   Duffy doing his magic on some new Wilson Staff irons for @johnraysta #seriously yfrog.com/khornsyj

@WilsonGolf   These pros out of Philly absolutely love the new FG Tour V2s! #seriously yfrog.com/oc4v1bej

Paula Creamer
@ThePCreamer   Pics from my visit... Good times pic.twitter.com/NNDvGanK

@ThePCreamer   On the range pic.twitter.com/WvNJnRtu

@ThePCreamer   In the putting lab. pic.twitter.com/KpWG60UH

JANUARY 20
Natalie Gulbis

@natalie_gulbis   At Taylor Made testing the new RBZ clubs twitpic.com/89nr39

@natalie_gulbis   My new Taylor Made RBZ driver twitpic.com/89nrio

KZG
@GolfKZG   NEW VC-420 Driver - First Look: pic.twitter.com/yBweMC2e

Peter Millar
@petermillar   Introducing @petermillar Fall 2012 Collection! pic.twitter.com/7W5zcBqC

Ping Golf
@PingTour   With 94% greens in regulation, PING Pro @markwilsongolf went low today with his i20 irons shooting a 10-under 62! Outstanding job, Mark!!

FairwayStyles.com
@FairwayStyles   #PumaOrange has arrived, check out how cool these @PUMAGolf shorts are, RT if you like them! bit.ly/swtlLh pic.twitter.com/iVd6IvND

Puma Golf
@PUMAGolf   Photoshoot with one of our ladies from France. Looking good Julie! twitpic.com/89m5fg

@PUMAGolf   Jade's turn! twitpic.com/89men4

Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope   "@CianCurley: Sweet delivery from @TitleistEurope today! Roll on season 2012..#wins bit.ly/vZymiQ" Looking good Cian.

@TitleistEurope   "@JamesMawGolf: Would like to thank @TitleistEurope for the speedy deliveries! #professional bit.ly/xuzNRP" Good luck for 2012!

Brian Gay
@BrianGayPGA   Here's a new one from @SLIGOWEAR spring 12 lockerz.com/s/176176017

SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters   SeeMore Introduces SB1 and SB2 Platinum Series fb.me/GMKFBMvV

Zane Scotland
@ZaneScotland   Clearing my flat.. Found some joke good stuff. Found a few old wedges too! pic.twitter.com/5mH7jbYL

@ZaneScotland   My new driver for the 2012 season - pic.twitter.com/erlA1Xbv

SMS Inc.
@SMSInc_On_Tour   #VolvoGolfChampions @European_Tour Average clubs in play per player - Wedges 3.14, Fairways 1.34, Hybrids 0.77, 2 iron's 0.14.

@SMSInc_On_Tour   #VolvoGolfChampions @European_Tour 14.3% of players used a belly or long putter. 34.3% of players didn't have a 3 iron in their bag.

@SMSInc_On_Tour   #VolvoGolfChampions 11.4% of players had changed their ball since their last @European_Tour event. Irons 11.4%, Putter 14.3%, Driver 20%.

@SMSInc_On_Tour   In 2011 there were the following number of different brands used on the @European_Tour Balls 12, Shoes 26, Drivers 24, Irons 30, Putters 50!

Bettinardi Golf
@BettinardiGolf   Awesome! RT “@theJBiljan: @BettinardiGolf picked up BB32 last season. Best putter my hands have ever been on! Keep up the good work!”

Cobra Golf
@cobragolf   This is @rendawgfmx new set up! twitpic.com/89biez See you at the @PGAGolfShows next week! That's right - Ronnie Renner will be there!

Jones Sports Company
@JonesSportsCo   Alex Cejka just received his tour bag from us today... He will be carrying it next week in Dubai. lockerz.com/s/175967729 lockerz.com/s/175967743

Nike Golf
@nikegolf   Happy 21st Tommy! RT @TommyFleetwood: Latest toys from @nikegolf to try out. Nice to have on your bday! yfrog.com/ob1kghxj

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges   You're welcome! RT @TitleistCA Thanks to #DaVoke for sending these gems up to his Canadian friends! yfrog.com/o08sbtwj

JANUARY 19
Tommy Biershenk

@Tommy_Biershenk   @ToddABailey the RBZ 3 wood is awesome bro! after 4 years of using the Taylormade Burner, finally found one that was even better.

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges   We get a lot of questions about LH Vokey options. With the release of SM4, you will have 47 LH Vokey models to choose from. (cont.)

@VokeyWedges   That includes 36 LH SM4 options in 2 finishes and an additional 11 LH options through WedgeWorks. By far the most in the industry.

@VokeyWedges   Looks like somebody is excited for this weekend's game. yfrog.com/nxzq8vhj

Jones Sports Company
@JonesSportsCo   The classic red bag... lockerz.com/s/175920127

Adam Hadwin
@ahadwingolf   Sneak preview of the @CallawayGolf bag I will be packing this coming year. yfrog.com/ob5bzifj

Tommy Gainey
@TwoGlovesGolf   Loved my new Razr fit driver today....just got to dial in the irons and putter!

Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI   Razr Hawk Tour ;) nice RT @andrewmarrgolf: My new bats arrived - first time I have changed my irons in 11 years :) pic.twitter.com/Cm4Vjegr

Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf   Awesome! RT @Seth0: Just got my @bridgestonegolf staff bag and @BettinardiGolf $$5 personalized putter. @Themorgancup. pic.twitter.com/dzf5q03A

@bridgestonegolf   Nice!! RT @Blanchetgolf: Came home to this bad boy. Thanks @Bridgestonegolf!! twitpic.com/89005n

Powerbilt Golf
@PowerbiltGolf   Come out to Bob Hope square and try a new Powerbilt belly putter on the back nine greens. #backninegreens pic.twitter.com/svrXEDUl

Sandra Gal
@TheSandraGal   Had a great fitting session with our @CallawayGolf tour rep Nick this morning. Rocking the Razr fit Driver starting....now :)

Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep   Monty shoots a tidy -3 today in his first competitive round playing the new PXi Iron shafts! #PX2012

Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf   New Pink Limited cover. pic.twitter.com/1BufACpe

@PirettiGolf   Heading to the PGA Show! pic.twitter.com/uAT2Z1Ef

Aldila Golf
@AldilaGolf   The new #Aldila RIP'd NV was played by the winner of the 2012 #PGA Sony Open in his driver.

Nike Golf
@nikegolf   TW getting his cardio on hitting 75+ drives at our shoot.Said it's equivalent to dunking every time @ hoops practice twitpic.com/8967o9

Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy   @odysseygolf is the #1 putter brand @FANCOURTSA Volvo Golf Champions with 43% of the past EPGA Tour winners using an Odyssey

@CallawayTourSpy   While the leader (-9) used a #RAZR Hawk Driver, X Proto Irons & @odysseygolf Black Series i #1 putter

TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf   Keep an eye out #humanachallenge RT @davecordero: Camilo Villegas to play @TaylorMadeGolf Manta belly yfrog.com/gzarsiij (ht @charlietour)

JANUARY 18
Nike Golf
@nikegolf   First PGA Tour event for the Nike Tour Van...newly wrapped & kept busy all week adjusting the athletes clubs! pic.twitter.com/cqCdbZCY

Chris Tidland
@ChrisTidland   Got my first shipment of johnnie-O clothes. Love the new gear and can't wait to wear it this year!! Thanks @JohnnieO!!

Chris Selvaggio, PGA
@Selvag818  Just hit @TaylorMadeGolf RocketBallz irons... Pretty solid! Can't wait to hit the driver. //lockerz.com/s/175625251

Cleveland Srixon Golf
@CGSrixonTour   PHOTO: Staffer Chris Stroud rocking the Tour Yellow bucket hat....this thing is awesome. pic.twitter.com/VrDrgpuy

Emiliano Grillo
@GrilloEmiliano   Today, 2 new golf clubs are going to the bag , new driver and a new 3 wood. #Callaway #miracle

Jones Sports Company
@JonesSportsCo   Sneak peek... lockerz.com/s/175654885

Bob Estes
@BobEstesPGA   Had 3 great days at PGA West & La Quinta C C! Love my new refitted TaylorMade MC Forged irons! Best iron I've ever played!!!

Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA   We got in out new year if the dragon head covers. Ready for sale. twitpic.com/88w7z9 twitpic.com/88w7yd twitpic.com/88w7zv

Ping Golf
@PingTour   After a great week at the @SonyOpenHawaii, PING Pro @MSlickThompson prepares for the week ahead with his i20 driver... pic.twitter.com/dGaKEe6o

Steve Wheatcroft
@wheatiePGA   inside the @TaylorMadeGolf truck getting some RBZ 3 woods made up so I can keep up with the big boys! #neverlongenuff! yfrog.com/klzlfeoj

@wheatiePGA   “@LLUA_Champ: @wheatiePGA thought you were with @AdamsGolfInc?”----bag, hat, and hybrids. Trying to work a set of irons in as well.

Matthew Nixon
@mattnixon_golf   Hmmm..... A delivery from fed ex can only mean one thing.... New @PingTour clubs!! #I20 yfrog.com/ocmisnmj

@mattnixon_golf   Just like Christmas!!!! #I20 yfrog.com/h4llzczij

@mattnixon_golf   This looks like the best @PingTour clubs yet! yfrog.com/nzk5qwaj

@mattnixon_golf   And the @PingTour 3 wood and rescues to match! Why does it have to be dark now!!! yfrog.com/kflasxnj

@mattnixon_golf   Just a quick pic of the matching irons! #I20's! yfrog.com/odc6nfoj

@mattnixon_golf   3 wood top view! #mattblackfinishisthefuture yfrog.com/oe4e3ybuj

Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep  @TitleistEurope @chubby6665 @PeterUihlein Just build him a new set with Project X steel irons and Project X Blue wood shafts! #PX2012

Dave Horsey
@DaveHorsey  New year, new bats. Here's what's in the bag for the 1st event of 2012... //yfrog.com/h8hspysj

@DaveHorsey  A few people asking about lofts...I carry 58 53 and 47 in the wedges, and 18 and 21 in hybrids. 15deg 3w and 10.9 exact loft in driver

Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour   Rocco on the rock pile with Fuji pic.twitter.com/w7l5jr4k

@FujikuraOnTour   New club building area for Mizuno //pic.twitter.com/T8eyp9cr

@FujikuraOnTour   Upstairs in the new Callaway truck //pic.twitter.com/jw5RjpTf

Becky Brewerton
@Beckybrewerton  Think it might be time for a new glove! //yfrog.com/nyx5luyj

Cleveland Golf
@ClevelandGolf  "One of the best drivers I've ever hit. I think it's going to change the way drivers are made." - @Keegan_Bradley, on the #ClassicDriver

@ClevelandGolf  RT @AndrewPutnam1 Excited to try out my new Cleveland classic driver! pic.twitter.com/xLybMA5T

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell  RT @FrankPMichael what shaft did you pick that didn't kill the spin too much for you in CG Classic? >>56g Miyazaki. Needed to up my spin.

TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf   A handful of players [PHOTO: James Driscoll looks intensely in mirror] tested Ghost Manta belly putters this week. pic.twitter.com/jlxLvVIG

@TaylorMadeGolf   Just now: Staffer Rory Sabbatini tries to find the *perfect* new R11S driver head; Wade examines his 3-wood [PHOTO]: //pic.twitter.com/MeMh3Pi3

@TaylorMadeGolf  Morning visitors to the Tour truck @HumanaChallenge include Sabbo (R11S), @RyanPalmerPGA (Re-grips) and B. Mayfair (R11S, RBZ fwy) #TM2012

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges  RT "@LHgolfersUnite: Unbelievable options coming to @VokeyWedges for the LH golfer. More bounce and grind options //bit.ly/wGV9V8"

FairwayStyles.com
@FairwayStyles  @PUMAGolf @RickieFowlerPGA A Sea of Orange has arrived, stay tuned #pumaorange //pic.twitter.com/kiLgfLsW

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour  Raphael Jacquelin hitting his R11S before the Pro-Am //twitpic.com/88ovgi

JANUARY 17
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges   Paying a visit to Claude Harmon and @ryancrysler at Butch Harmon Floridian. Incredible facility. yfrog.com/oe2zxulj

@VokeyWedges   WITB for legend Butch Harmon: @Titleist 712 AP2, 910 metals and Vokey SM4s. #FPL yfrog.com/khriiyzj

Matthew Pakkala, PGA
@aimpointhawaii   The new head is here!!!! #RocketBallz pic.twitter.com/lsWJrsUu

Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy   Alex Noren checking out Monty's new irons & @montgomeriefdn checking out Alex's new RAZR X Black Driver at Fancourt pic.twitter.com/PMDoeQ9D

@CallawayTourSpy   And Alex gives Monty's #RAZR XF Irons the thumbs up! pic.twitter.com/Z1IFYdWe

Ashworth Golf
@AshworthGolf   Looks like @RyanPalmerPGA opened his new box of Ashworth gear on Tuesday - now it's time to work on wedges [PHOTO]: pic.twitter.com/Yjp6QGTk

Mallory Blackwelder
@MalBlackwelder   I am endorsing the @abigalelynnllc ball mark line, and having my own line of ball markers! I will continue to wear my @pukkaheadwear hats!

John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf   Coming Soon @JohnLettersGolf raw tour grind series wedges.will give you major feel and control.Prototypes brilliant, spin like crazy #amazing

Heather MacRae
@hezzmacgolf   Love my new bag :) @Gleneagleshotel yfrog.com/o054438598j

Cleveland Srixon Golf
@CGSrixonTour   PHOTO: Jeff Overton's Launch Montior Numbers during #Classic Driver testing. Seriously....BOOM BABY! yfrog.com/obljryfj

@CGSrixonTour   PHOTO: Jerry Kelly loosening up. Says he LOVES his #Classic driver and #588 MB irons. yfrog.com/es5cuhyj

@CGSrixonTour   Finished up commercial shoot with @Graeme_McDowell, about to do some #Classic driver testing. yfrog.com/o0ufdxj

Bobby Gates
@bobbygatesgolf   Love my new bushnell range finder! pic.twitter.com/0pHC7FX2

LoudMouth Golf
@LoudMouthGolf   Wow! Might be one of the largest collections I've seen! RT @SharkTank05 @LoudMouthGolf have a look @ my collection! pic.twitter.com/PSqjI9M5

Shane Lowry
@shanelowrygolf   Testing my new @ClevelandGolf classic driver with the z star xv tour yellow ball today at carton house instagr.am/p/iCgQb/

@shanelowrygolf   And so the packing begins.... Let's see what 2012 has to offer! pic.twitter.com/qmfMVNlX

Belen Mozo
@BelenMozo   Ready for the 2012 Greg Norman Collection spring/fall collection? Here is a sneak peak of what I will wear! Hope you l… say.ly/ioW1hpn

FootJoy
@FootJoy   New spikeless shoes for the office and PGA Show! Brown smooth/dark brown letycia #myjoys lockerz.com/s/175335996

FootJoy Europe
@FootJoyEurope   “@FootJoy: New spikeless shoes for the office and PGA Show! Brown smooth/dark brown letycia #myjoys lockerz.com/s/175335996” Versatile!

Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour   TM guys on fire building this morning pic.twitter.com/7qvZ8FBJ

@FujikuraOnTour   Outgoing clubs pic.twitter.com/hsfGmMzq

@FujikuraOnTour   2 gloves one Fuji pic.twitter.com/TbUurHt3

Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep   Our new Tour Issue logo! #X100 yfrog.com/mmvmbbj

TRUE linkswear
@TRUElinkswear   Limited Edition Black stealths on the range at The Humana. fb.me/1FqDWeD4n

@TRUElinkswear   Ryan Moore grooving his swing in the Black LE stealths! fb.me/XSYlqc8z

TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf   Special week as legendary TMaG staffer Greg Norman is in field @HumanaChallenge. We built him R11S driver on Monday. pic.twitter.com/8ghRCSx3

@TaylorMadeGolf   This drawer was full 24 hours ago. Says TM Tour Tech Wade Liles, "I wish we keep the RBZ fairway heads in a safe." pic.twitter.com/bTpZ0yG3

@TaylorMadeGolf   Another busy day for Tech Darren Hill. #RBZfairway twitpic.com/88cnli

JANUARY 16
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour   Everybody has a new truck this year. pic.twitter.com/ReYfaUGM

@FujikuraOnTour   Mizuno tour truck meeting room pic.twitter.com/2Oa6bTIJ

Kevin Childers, PGA
@kychilly   New grips for my bats. Ready for south Florida pic.twitter.com/McAtjhjB

Ed Wood
@EdWoodGolf   @chrisjkelly1 hopefully getting my new @WilsonGolf hooks in next week or so fancy a knock #teamwhite

Chris Kelly
@chrisjkelly1   @EdWoodGolf @wilsongolf sounds good mate. You will be delighted with the new clubs. They are great looking clubs. #teamwilson

Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson   Going to @PingTour to test drivers, i20 hybrids & wedges. #gamechanger

Ping Golf
@PingTour   At the @HumanaChallenge this morning, @PingTour rep Matt watches on as PING Pro @HeathSlocum tries the new i20 hybrid. pic.twitter.com/iuVWPa9J

Justin Rose
@JustinRose99   Getting ready for a @TaylorMadeTour photo shoot. #dangerpay! yfrog.com/khko3ihnj

@JustinRose99   Using a break in filming to dial in the new weapons! moby.to/cr7vkf

TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf   A live look at TaylorMade Tour truck from @HumanaChallenge, where we'll be posting updates @PGATOUR this week. #T instagr.am/p/hvqaA/

@TaylorMadeGolf   Wagner had the R11S in his bag but what was on his back? Shout-out to @AshworthGolf (part of TMaG family) for his winning apparel style

@TaylorMadeGolf   TMaG Staffer Camilo Villegas had two new RBZ fairway woods built this morning @HumanaChallenge. #RocketBallz #TM2012 pic.twitter.com/RuhZhZDu

@TaylorMadeGolf   Kicking off '12 w/an ACE RT @DrTeethGolf: @TaylorMadeGolf got my first #holeinone at Old MacDonald using TP MC 9 iron & #19 Penta golf ball

Ashworth Golf
@AshworthGolf   The apparel for our Ashworth Tour staff just arrived @HumanaChallenge. Lots of boxes including one for @RyanPalmerPGA. pic.twitter.com/hWdkjsbY

Richard H. Lee
@Richard_LeePGA   Had some issues with my clubs going missing! Thank you @PingTour. You guys always go out of your way for your players.

Simon Dyson
@simondyson77   Got some great colours going on this season from Nike.. Love it..especially purple. yfrog.com/oee4gmmj

Titleist
@Titleist   Johnson Wagner trusts Pro V1x golf ball to @sonyopenhawaii victory, Titleist players sweep "Aloha Swing": bit.ly/xBbakW

Mitchell Golf
@MitchellGolfCo   Bobby Marson, a Mitchell Partner, working in full Partner garb! Visit mitchellgolf.com/partners to... fb.me/19HmO2q1S

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour   More US Tour Truck pics as it gets started this week in Palm Springs. There will be #R11S & #RBZ queues from 8am! pic.twitter.com/aBDY8Dzf

@TaylorMadeTour  .....bad to the bone! pic.twitter.com/QaUeIeMW

@TaylorMadeTour   Many congrats to Johnson Wagner for notching up the 1st win on Tour with the new R11S driver - 2 weeks, one T10 & a win. #thatwilldonicely

@TaylorMadeTour   Many congratulations to Johnson Wagner for notching up the 1st win on Tour at the Sony Open with the new R11S... fb.me/1EWSq6Ax2

@TaylorMadeTour   Tour tech Darren Hill and his R11S driver builds for today. #R11S #Fancourt twitpic.com/87z086

@TaylorMadeTour   Just building two new RBZ fairways for @darrenclarke60 , he's arriving Tuesday morning. #OpenChamp twitpic.com/87zfho

@TaylorMadeTour  “@DirectGolfGrips: @JustinRose99 @taylormadetour what driver are you putting in to play for 2012?” R11S for JR this year...