NEWS
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...