NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, March 26-April 1, 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 March 26-April 1, featuring Luke Donald, Sara 'No H' Brown, Francesco Molinari and more:
APRIL 1
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Welcome to Augusta...let #Masters week begin! //twitpic.com/94f921
Edoardo Molinari
@DodoMolinari Thanks to @TaylorMadeTour for a nice Masters bag!!! It looks really cool...hopefully it will bring me some good luck! //pic.twitter.com/yzYAE6XO
Ping Golf
@PingTour Congratulations to PING Pro @HunterMahan on winning the @ShellHouOpen! We look forward to adding another Nome to the Gold Putter Vault!!
FootJoy
@FootJoy Wow! One of a kind! RT @BigHurt2315: @FootJoy extremely happy with my new pair of #MyJoys the #reddevils looks great! //yfrog.com/klj7sxtj
Paige Mackenzie
@Paige_Mackenzie My dad made me a great birthday present. Installed today #clubrack //pic.twitter.com/PnFvQ91n
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour Congrats to @thorbjornolesen on his first of many @European_Tour win! #ZSTAR #playabetterball
Srixon Golf
@SrixonGolf Congratulations to Thorbjorn Olesen on his European Tour victory this morning! Olesen was playing a ZStar ball!
Chris Kirk
@Chris_Kirk_ Definitely the coolest putter in my collection. Thanks @ScottyCameron! //twitpic.com/94dtf2
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters “@inhisgripgolf: Time for a little short game practice session...rolling the @SeeMorePutters” #likeit
Christian Cevaer
@ChCEVAER Had fun 1st tournament w/ long TM Ghost putter stuck inside my left forearm, I only got wedn !! Fits cause I've always liked my hands fwrd.
MARCH 31
Tim Cusick, PGA
@timcusickgolf Another ? asked today, heard 3-wood is a critical club for women? Disagree. Most don't have the clubhead speed to support. 5,7,9 wood better
Luke Donald
@LukeDonald Check out my 2012 Masters outfits //moby.to/bq380t
Caroline Westrup
@CarolineWestrup I love all my sundog glasses. But these are my favorite - they have great lenses and very fashionable @sundogeyewear //t.co/jRNxGkoe
Elena Robles
@lanigolf3 Xmas came early :-) my last 3 hat designs #BeOriginal @pukkaheadwear //pic.twitter.com/bgwK226
D.A. Points
@DAPoints Rocking a new belt today!! #ILL //pic.twitter.com/7eO1Jl3r
Francesco Molinari
@F_Molinari Helping out @nikegolf today @SilvermereGC surprising golfers with some Lunar Control shoes
@F_Molinari Plenty of @nikegolf shoes for the Lunar shoes challenge @SilvermereGC //pic.twitter.com/Qms4Mr4g
MARCH 30
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf Happy to report TM is ranked No. 1 in driver, fairway, hybrid & iron count at @ShellHouOpen. No. 2 in ball & wedge (via @davecordero)
@TaylorMadeGolf At @ShellHouOpen -> RT @davecordero: and... a whopping 91 TaylorMade fairway woods in play. #RBZFactor
Jones Sports Company
@JonesSportsCo Stand bag coming in 2013... This is the bag we're bringing back (with slight modifications). Thoughts? //lockerz.com/s/197065009
Mike Wright
@mikewright69 At #Pingplant with @gregoryleicht fitting i20 with Lou Bebe! //pic.twitter.com/VoIlECGS
Sara 'No H' Brown
@SaraBrownGolf Morning photo shoot for @LoudMouthGolf... Sneak peak YAY!!! Thank you Shelly :) #prettypics //pic.twitter.com/zJAx5fhc
Karen Stupples
@Kstupples From yesterday's round love that @SuniceGolf shirt //lockerz.com/s/197027461
@Kstupples My @KBSShafts in my @WilsonGolf V2's //lockerz.com/s/197027596
@Kstupples My new @pukkaheadwear will look like this, starting in Hawaii //lockerz.com/s/197029996
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour A busy start for the team at the Scottish Golf Show...Only 5 minutes since the doors opened and already a big queue! //pic.twitter.com/TnWmAuZa
Sara Hurwitch
@smhgolf Good fitting @coolclubs!! two @TaylorMadeGolf RBZ Tour hybrids are coming my way! #RocketBallzDeep
Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell RT @mkoci @Graeme_McDowell mild slice on my driver but mild draw my irons? >>you may have a driver that is a bad fit. More loft perhaps.
Briana Vega
@BriVega Think I am trying enough clubs?! //pic.twitter.com/lebNC4aq
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf Great day at the Scottish golf show thanks for all your support. Weekend will be busy. #golf //pic.twitter.com/m06UK9nD
Crystal Golf
@CrystalGolf_FL We are so excited to announce that the USA Flag ball is coming soon to a store near you! We think it's... //fb.me/1gCZ1A6MY
Ping Tour Europe
@PINGTourEurope Who noticed Angel putting with our new #NOME putter last night?
@PINGTourEurope RT @9_sharma: @PINGTourEurope @PingTour here are the beauties G20 5-SW 4H Driver and 3 wood #Pingplayyourbest //pic.twitter.com/qCGXnhhG
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Saves money and worn grips hurt your game, try @puregrips RT @Tmixe32: do u think one should learn and re-grip their own clubs?
MARCH 29
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Which Athlete is sporting black & grey on Sunday...reminiscent of last year's #Masters //twitpic.com/92xxh4
@nikegolf Kudos @paulwarner23 @HashtagChad @AlexCoops11 Defending Champ @CA_Schwartzel will sport these to defend his title //twitpic.com/92y7dn
@nikegolf This is a tough one so better be quick...Any idea which 4 time Masters Champ will be sporting these? //twitpic.com/92wetw
@nikegolf Nice job @abergervt @MichaelCorcora @ndoyle - @TigerWoods is sporting these looks in his 5th green jacket quest //pic.twitter.com/r45Rq1Uz
@nikegolf This will be the first #Masters that this athlete will be sporting the Swoosh on his chest...guess who? //t.co/KwZeXvIs
@nikegolf Nice work @nkestyl @CVDubz @DavidDusek - Ross Fisher will be sporting these looks at The #Masters //pic.twitter.com/lOEbA48j
Lee Westwood
@WestwoodLee The new driver is still a G10 but with a new shaft with less torque and a bit stiffer. Think it's called a phenom . It's red and black!
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Very clean RT "@CoryBlocker: @andrewcato you like my @VokeyWedges custom wedge? //bit.ly/H0bitK"
@VokeyWedges Big gap there…any other Vokes to fill in? “@jordangoodyear: @VokeyWedges this pair cannot be beat! //pic.twitter.com/FcICOC12”
@VokeyWedges Love the bv clovers Alex! “@RiggsGolf: New toys from @VokeyWedges. @TitleistCA #TeamTitleist #DaVoke //pic.twitter.com/XQY5a0DN”
SMS Inc.
@SMSInc_On_Tour % of players changing clubs since their last @European_Tour event - Ball 8.3%, Driver 22.2%, 3-9 Iron 14.6%, Putter 28.5%. #sicilianopen
@SMSInc_On_Tour Clubs per player at this week's @European_Tour event: Fairway woods 1.18 , utilities 1.00, 2 irons 0.06, wedges 3.24. #sicilianopen
@SMSInc_On_Tour Clubs in play at this week's @European_Tour event: No 3 iron 42.4%, long or belly putter 15.3% #sicilianopen
@SMSInc_On_Tour #sicilianopen - Average driver loft is 9.2 degrees. Average fairway wood loft is 15.0 degrees. Average utility club loft is 19.0 degrees.
Crystal Golf
@CrystalGolf_FL Our warehouse is being re-stocked! Crystals everywhere! Put a Crystal ball in your bag today! //t.co/JBuUCBYP
MARCH 28
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Hey Tweeps! Time for Masters Scripting...which previous Major winner will rock these at Augusta National? //twitpic.com/92kzuq
@nikegolf Congrats @darymfoell @LuxHomeMagPDX @Steve Laboon -These looks belong to @StewartCink at The #Masters //pic.twitter.com/gaDczIrE
@nikegolf The athlete sporting these looks is in the top 50 & has competed in 8 Masters...a top pick to win a Major //twitpic.com/92lo43
@nikegolf Nice job @mak_krulatz @17frosty @cwhitenikegolf - @Paul_Casey will be competing in these #Masters looks //pic.twitter.com/9eccUJKV
@nikegolf This athlete wore white to capture his Major win! For this W he could be sporting stripes...guess who?! //twitpic.com/92m4u7
@nikegolf Congrats @Drew_Elliott51 @gmcugolferMark @JRyJordan LG is sporting stripes on Sunday in his quest for Major #2 //twitpic.com/92mqlz
Mallory Blackwelder
@MalBlackwelder Just got back to AZ and had new toys from @TaylorMadeGolf waiting for me!!! So excited to try them! New irons, hybrids, and woods
@MalBlackwelder Trying the Rocketballz hybrids and woods, and the MC Forged irons
Peter Millar
@petermillar Brandt Snedeker killing it in Peter Millar Spring 2012 tailored! #classicstyle #menswear //pic.twitter.com/yuiD7OgY
Luke Donald
@LukeDonald RT @darrenrovell First Look: Here are the pants @RickieFowlerPGA will be wearing on Masters Sunday //twitpic.com/92mapb NO WAY!!!
adidas America
@adidasUS What has 360° ventilation, reduces foot temp by 20% and in-shoe moisture by 50%? The ClimaCool Seduction #SweatNothing //pic.twitter.com/1AoAc7MH
Will Wilcox
@willwilcoxgolf Big thanks to the guys @RifePutters for sending me a couple new Barbados putters. I've used my current Rife Barbados since 2008!
Pukka Headwear
@pukkaheadwear Pukka Tour Player @anniebrophygolf in a Pukka cap during a photo shoot! Looking good Annie - Best of luck this year! //pic.twitter.com/0YfQXfHi
Sara 'No H' Brown
@SaraBrownGolf Tryin on a shipment of @pukkaheadwear hats... Can't wait to get mine for the season :) #BeOriginal //pic.twitter.com/QN7ejjvr
Olivia Jordan
@Oliviaprogolf My awesome new shoes #lovethem //pic.twitter.com/La6wep8B
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Our Tour craftsman Amato is painting @stallingsgolf 's Masters wedges! //yfrog.com/ntky6pxj
@VokeyWedges Some of our cool custom shaft and grip options from True Temper, @KBSShafts and Golf Pride //yfrog.com/mnqmrocj
Meaghan Francella
@mfprogolfer Thanks @ScottyCameron for our custom putters. Me and @KyleLograsso //pic.twitter.com/E7ZpQ28z
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] Peter Hanson doing some final launch monitor testing as he prepares for @ShellHouOpen and @The_Masters #tuning //pic.twitter.com/M6IWOvzW
Ping Tour Europe
@PINGTourEurope Working on the putter w, @knutborsheim ahead of #SicilianOpen using #iPING. Impressive +3.2 consistency using Anser 5! //ow.ly/i/x8Nc
@PINGTourEurope Working with staff player Matt Nixon on the chipping green with his #TourS wedges //ow.ly/i/xany
Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy Ripping it! Carlos Del Moral giving his #RAZR Fit the treatment during practice in Sicily //pic.twitter.com/hqewXjyN
@CallawayTourSpy Shiv Kapur is back in Europe this week. Here are his #RAZR X Tour irons as well as his unique @odysseygolf putter cover //pic.twitter.com/3QSo5SOG
Black Widow Golf
@BWonTour Pretty neat divot pattern by a tour player @ Shell Houston Open //pic.twitter.com/FzIPsqGb
MARCH 27
Black Widow Golf
@BWonTour Adams Golf rocking a Signature putter grip for players to use. Putting green at Shell Houston Open //pic.twitter.com/yz5mixKV
Emiliano Grillo
@GrilloEmiliano New odyssey putter in the bag this week, same design different model. #Callaway #odyssey @CallawayGolf
Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf RT @pedroelopez: Fear the orange @bridgestonegolf ball! //pic.twitter.com/89ISEWDo
Ping Golf
@PingTour On the practice tee at the @ShellHouOpen is PING Pro @WestwoodLee preparing for the week ahead... #PinSeeker //pic.twitter.com/F2ttRCvD
@PingTour With his S56 irons in hand, PING Pro Nick O'Hern warmed up before his practice round at the @ShellHouOpen today... //pic.twitter.com/VFQgT9wE
Lisa Strom
@lisastromgolf Can't wait for #MastersWeek, my favorite week of the year! @kentwool I can't wait to #rockthesocks //pic.twitter.com/60tOwTpY
Mike Brown, PGA
@MikeBrown_PGA My @PingTour i20 driver arrived today. But of course it's blowing 35 mph today. It's like telling a kid he can't play with his toys on Xmas!
@MikeBrown_PGA In my bag for 2012: Ping i20 9.5* Proj X Black 6.0, Ping G15 17* 4wood TFC 169, Ping i20 20* Proj X Black 5.5, Ping i15 4iron KBS Tour, cont
@MikeBrown_PGA Cont., Ping i20 5-PW KBS C-Taper, Ping Anser Forged 50.12, 54.12, 58.10 Dyn Gold Spinner, Ping Anser Milled #4 34"
Kyle Stanley
@kylestanleygolf Shipment of @back9usa hats just arrived here in Houston for me. Even got a couple in that Blue and Red. #ZagSwag //pic.twitter.com/lzGZKddj
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] TM Staffer @Y_E_Yang one of the many players using @ShellHouOpen as a final tu @ Shell Houston Open //instagr.am/p/Irv0H6yO6-/
@TaylorMadeGolf Awesome -> RT @patsherrygolf: Just had RBZ hybrid made for Troy and it looks pure. Tour van crew always on their game. //pic.twitter.com/cQHlvWTY
@TaylorMadeGolf The first two are drivers .... the RBZ is a Fairway Wood! I guess things are bigger nowadays! //pic.twitter.com/lJbBvYKP
Christopher Hawkins, PGA
@chrishawkinsPGA This @TaylorMadeGolf #RBZ hat is so awesome I find myself wearing all the time off the course! #flatbillstyle //pic.twitter.com/gBMp2t8N
Brady Fennel, PGA
@TheViperPGA10 Look what arrived today!! @SeeMorePutters SPi logoed FJ shirts! #putters //pic.twitter.com/ZPMsiKj
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters PCB nickel and Big FGP nickel at #SHO shell houston open putting green //pic.twitter.com/chXA4bbR
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour [PHOTO] Henrik Stenson's build sheet for RBZ Tour @ShellHouOpen; doing comparison testing w/ R11S before @The_Masters //pic.twitter.com/ttIpkpzX
@CharlieTour [PHOTO] Gavin Coles hasn't changed putters but once in seven years. Today he's working with a new Ghost Tour DA-12 //pic.twitter.com/qo7vl6eX
Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA At the #Kraft finally. //twitpic.com/924iva
Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy Someone's got a new cap @bgrace58 @odysseygolf #1CapOnGraciesHead //pic.twitter.com/e9uJ0Mrj
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour New Rombax hybrid proto out this week in 90 and 100 grams. //pic.twitter.com/FsRbN1Qj
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope @TitleistEurope's Ryan Hunt hard at work early Tuesday behind the array of Titleist tour caps. //yfrog.com/keveabpj
MARCH 26
Cobra Golf
@cobragolf can you pick out @jonasblixt ??? #TwitPict //t.co/SPHlZgAt
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf continues to lead all putter manufacturers in worldwide Tour wins this year.
Scott Drummond
@scottdrummondg Lots of rust removed over the last two days...new #RocketBallz fairway woods are a joke long! R11s isn't shabby either! #300+
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf Live from Tour truck -> RT @CharlieTour: @ShellHouOpen - new R11S (9*) for Spencer Levin, Vaughn Taylor adds loft (4*) to Ghost Tour DA-12
@TaylorMadeGolf //t.co/O5z3fBAO - [VIDEO] Tour Tech Henry Luna grinding the leading edge on new TPMC irons for @PatPerezGolf @ShellHouOpen #sparksfly
@TaylorMadeGolf It is a player preference, helps Pat drive thru turf -> RT @DarrenGrange What is gained by grinding the leading edge like he is doing?
@TaylorMadeGolf Yes, a couple players have used them this year @PGATOUR -> RT @FlyIvan: any Tour Player playing R11 irons?
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf RT @poultongc: “@IsherwoodJ: New Protype #2 arrived today care of @Poultongc. Best feeling putter I have ever owned! //t.co/bhRJxhnj”
Titleist
@Titleist Winning momentum continues for Pro V1x players Michael Hoey, Yani Tseng: //t.co/gHHQxqxr @mikehoeyni @yanitseng #teamtitleist
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Daniel working away in the Ping truck //pic.twitter.com/w7C7XisS
Pukka Headwear
@pukkaheadwear Nice action shot of @vegolf in her Custom Pukka Cap at Florida's Natural Charity Classic this weekend! #BeOriginal //pic.twitter.com/yIKvmjfK