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 May 16-22, featuring Paul Stankowski, Anna Rawson, Brad Faxon and more:
MAY 22
Nike Golf
@nikegolf First win for the Nike 20XI golf ball! Congrats to Nike Athlete @suzannpettersen on a BIG win @SybaseMatchPlay! #FistPump
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TWEET OF THE WEEK
@GolfTipofWeek "I played in the rain & went through 5 gloves! Keeping warm & dry is the key. Also, keep grips dry, use an umbrella over clubs to keep dry!" -- Mark Whetzel, PGA Director of Golf at Thanksgiving Point, The Ranches, Sky Mountain and Coral Canyon in Utah.
Paul Azinger
@PaulAzinger Bridgestone way ahead of the rest in solid ball tech. 0 Xouts RT @MikeHill21 @jayatownsend In your opinion Zing, what are the 3 best balls?
Cleveland Golf
@ClevelandGolf Brandon Brown won on the @HootersTour today, adding to CG/ @SrixonGolf wins on the @NationwideTour and @PGATOUR #winning
Mizuno Golf
@Golf_Mizuno RT @philliprigsby: @Golf_Mizuno I'm going back to mizuno irons. Played the best golf of my life with them. I feel the nostalgia coming on...
Cobra Golf
@cobragolf Here's what's in @IanJamesPoulter bag http://bit.ly/jyV3UK @cobragolf White ZL Driver, Baffler Rail Hybrid, Pro CB/MB irons
Rory McIlroy
@McIlroyRory Poulter uses a platinum ball marker with diamonds, a 10p coin does the trick for me! #simples
Boris Busljeta, PGA
@boris_pga Love my @TRUElinkswear golf shoes. I use them for teaching and playing the best..
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Not a lot of difference make sure they fit RT @richiecollette: @HankDHaney what is a good brand for a starter set of clubs?
@HankDHaney 4 wedges usually for a long hitter RT @benlown10: @HankDHaney four wedges or a 2 hybrid?
@HankDHaney I prefer a hybrid there RT @edwardo2727: @HankDHaney should i drop my 7w and get a hybrid to fill the gap between my 4i and 5w?
@HankDHaney I prefer a hybrid there RT @edwardo2727: @HankDHaney should i drop my 7w and get a hybrid to fill the gap between my 4i and 5w?
@HankDHaney 2, 3 RT @Sidnickels:have 1D & 3W and I wanna add new hybrid clubs to my bag.Should I go with (2hybrid & 3hybrid) or (3hybrid & 4hybrid)? Thx
MAY 21
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Now you'll have 1! RT @DavidMullen80: My favorite irons gave me my best score w/20XI. All I'm missing is the Method! yfrog.com/h0t3nqej
@nikegolf Your set is now complete! RT @pdotmac1: trunk full of his & hers Nike clubs, method would complete my bag! http://lockerz.com/s/103594437
@nikegolf Problem solved! RT @gmcugolferMark: I support the #swoosh deep but I have this Cameron headcover ruining the bag http://yfrog.com/h32fgsgfj
@nikegolf Replaced! RT @PHParton: only thing not swoosh is the putter, replace my scotty! http://yfrog.com/h2irkvsj
Richard Adby, PGA
@richardadbygolf Used the @CallawayGolf imix cart with flightscope for the first time this week, love it!! 3 new drivers sold straight away
Gary Babcock, PGA
@GooBabcock_PGA Polly gonna drop sum bombs. #bombsquad http://t.co/iL1HhV3
Cameron Tringale
@CamTringalePGA Putter was cryogenically frozen today. Does anyone know a good remedy?
Mark Whetzel, PGA
@GolfTipofWeek I played in the rain & went through 5 gloves! Keeping warm & dry is the key. Also, keep grips dry, use an umbrella over clubs to keep dry!
Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf Thanks for stopping by! RT@novice2scratch: Pic from earlier... Inside the @wilsongolf tour truck at @GolfLIVE http://bit.ly/khR3Rm
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Try an adjustable driver, they work RT @msatto: @HankDHaney hit 3 wood 225 straight but slice driver ?? Suggestions .. Drills etc .. Thanks
@HankDHaney Nike Vapor Speed RT @Mike_DoDoBrown: I'm a 12 handicap with a slow swing speed who's drive average 250yds. What golf ball should I play?
@HankDHaney Vapor spins less RT @HoselRocket18: Whats the difference between the Nike One Vapor and Nike One Tour-D? Both 3 piece balls, eight
@HankDHaney Turn the 3 into a hybrid RT @AndreRouai: i play blades my 3 & 4 are like piercing bullets. How can I get more height out of them
@HankDHaney Personal preference of what u like to look at RT @perfectplex: What is the best type of putter for beginner-mallet, two ball , blade etc?
@HankDHaney They r great blades so great for u RT @jeenyuswr22: Is it odd that playing blades helped me more than hurt me? Im loving these vr pro blades
MAY 20
Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson Glow in the dark golf!!! #buzzcut http://t.co/F9Itdjt
Stewart Cink
@stewartcink For those who don't know, the @nikegolf R&D facility is here in Ft Worth. Nicknamed "The Oven" because they are always cooking up new ideas.
Anna Rawson
@TheAnnaRawson Why is hitting golf balls so fun?? I love golf!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richard S Johnson
@RStanleyJohnson @StuartAppleby got a new style going http://t.co/meMfroz
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf A certain South African is tied for the lead at the Crown Plaza using this putter. http://twitpic.com/5054tg
Travis Mathew Apparel
@TRAVISMATHEW Loadin' up for Dallas http://lockerz.com/s/103320745
Joe Leenheer, PGA
@JLeenheerPGA Sporting a new @powerbalance wristband today. Black on Black...very Gary Playerish twitpic.com/50515i
Stephanie Connelly
@S_L_Connelly My @ClubGloveUSA travel bag came today ...love the red! http://t.co/rwKqjCR
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour TaylorMade is also the number 1 driver brand and #R11 is the number 1 driver model at the Volvo World Matchplay @ Finca Cortesin, Spain
@TaylorMadeTour Just finished @CharLouJackson clubs.... Hope they help her quest for a single figure handicap this year.... http://twitpic.com/502id1
@TaylorMadeTour New XFT wedges for (British radio and TV personality Vernon Kay) @OfficialVernonK http://twitpic.com/500qjl
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney I like that, anything to make the game easier RT @MarkCrose: @HankDHaney What do you think of changing the 14 club rule to 15 or 16?
MAY 19
Stewart Cink
@stewartcink Oven time earlier this week! Tested next generation of drivers, fairway woods, irons, golf balls. http://yfrog.com/h7iiklgj
Belen Mozo
@BelenMozo I cannot be more in love with my new @ECCOshoes BIOM running shoes! I feel like im walking barefoot. yfrog.com/h750fcnj
Paul Stankowski
@PaulStankowski Reminiscing...changed a lot over the years! http://twitpic.com/4zsfr0
@PaulStankowski Check out the size difference!!! http://twitpic.com/4zsg5e
@PaulStankowski This might make an appearance soon...still is as hot as ever!!! http://twitpic.com/4zsidn
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope "@kellylouise92:my G15 driver, no bigger thrill that crunching a drive! & @Titleist ProV1. No greater ball in my opinion" We'd have to agree
Adrian Bishop, PGA
@aydthegolfer Got my new Flightscope X2 today. first impressions are big improvement on my old Kudu. Wireless and battery make it very convenient.
Mizuno Golf
@Golf_Mizuno RT @tonybrown72: @Golf_Mizuno played mizuno for 20yrs, cimarron, TP9's n M57's awesome, why play anything else http://t.co/Y7xnsSk
Oliver Wilson
@Oliver_Wilson Got couple of new Razr Hawk drivers today & some 3 woods to try for Wentworth. Need to eliminate left, only been working on it for 20 years
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Quick loft and lie check for one of our PGA / Euro Tour players today ahead of the BMW PGA next week - guess who? http://twitpic.com/4zktw0
@TaylorMadeTour Justin Rose of course! http://twitpic.com/4zl2iv
@TaylorMadeTour New XFT wedge for @justinrose99 for next week at Wentworth. http://twitpic.com/4zp1qb
@TaylorMadeTour TaylorMade is the number 1 driver brand and #R11 is the number 1 driver model again on Tour at the Madeira Islands Open.
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Where do you store your Vokeys? http://ow.ly/i/bMeC http://ow.ly/i/bMeD
Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA Our new Gauge Design tcg wedges. http://t.co/yAIBh0l
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour John Hovis working with a guest in the Fit on Studio this morning http://twitpic.com/4zprsa
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters Ready for member guest today! Awesome day! http://t.co/yhCLRYj
Titleist Africa
@TitleistAfrica Styling Titleist Brand Ambassador Neil Schietekat will be heading down the fairways soon! http://yfrog.com/h2ia4shlj
@TitleistAfrica Sunshine Tour School winner and Titleist loyalist Colin Nel are joining the FJ 'parade' on tour;) http://yfrog.com/h2targmej
MAY 18
Ping Golf
@PingTour After hitting a flush S56 3-iron, PING Pro Angel Cabrera aced the par 3 fourth hole at Colonial C.C. from 247 yds. http://twitpic.com/4zcjhg
Trent Whitekiller
@twhitekiller Check out the new addition to the golf bag. yfrog.com/h0mjelsj
LoudMouth Golf
@LoudMouthGolf Cool Picture! RT @jdgloves Nice view of a @loudmouthgolf Black Disco Ball golf glove- Thanks Jim! http://twitpic.com/4zhqd2
Cindy LaCrosse
@CindyLaCrosse Got new @Titleist balls and gloves today. Thanks @TFJgolfgirl!
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf Jim Furyk rolling a new model that we will release soon. http://twitpic.com/4zgfr2
Karen Stupples
@Kstupples My bag :-) http://lockerz.com/s/102742944
@Kstupples Another view http://lockerz.com/s/102743230
Compression Board
@CompressionGolf Really liking my R11 3 Wood and hybrid...much better flight and control.
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Everyone loves a new golf bag! Nike's Justin Leonard switching his gear into his new 20XI golf bag http://yfrog.com/h865722679j
@nikegolf A user of STR8-FIT, Nike Athlete Justin Leonard is checking the face angle on his driver at the Oven http://yfrog.com/h889iouj
@nikegolf Another Nike Athlete excited about his new golf bag! Stephen Ames putting the 20XI bag in play http://yfrog.com/h8uvszlj
@nikegolf The Oven is getting a Method 003 ready for Nike's Stephen Ames to possibly play this wk @CrownePlazaInv http://yfrog.com/gyn21vkj
@nikegolf Nike Athlete Anthony Kim dialing in his driver w/the track man at The Oven today http://yfrog.com/gzfxxevj
@nikegolf Anthony Kim is armed with 14 Nike clubs in his bag & he is ready to compete @CrownePlazaInv http://yfrog.com/h72f6flj
@nikegolf The Oven is getting Nike Athlete Anthony Kim's Method putters ready for competition http://yfrog.com/gz94eioj
Anna Nordqvist
@ANordqvist "@Kstupples: Just opened my new golf bag. It is sweet looking and light :-)" perfect week for a new bag, lol. Got my new @cobragolf today!
Kris Blanks
@krisblanks Putting station set up. New putting arc HD and mirror for shoulder alignment. Using the toe side of the HD. yfrog.com/gykn7fij
@krisblanks Same type station but using heel side of putting arc. Working on squaring up my shoulders. yfrog.com/h7h6ckvj
Kelly Tidy
@kellylouise92 I have all these clothes, plus a whole load more, and still don't have anything I want to wear! :( yfrog.com/h05mqnjj
John Parry, PGA
@johnparry17 Am unpacking my Trackman - am like a kid at christmas
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope Pyramids of Pro V1X balls, ready for some afternoon practice at the Volvo Matchplay. http://yfrog.com/h7yk3tbj
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney None of the new adjustable drivers are too unforgiving RT @Rrager15: @HankDHaney Is the Taylor Made R11 too unforgiving for a 10 hdcp ?
@HankDHaney A two hybrid and a 3 wood RT @Aaron_55: @HankDHaney carry 3 iron 220. get a hybrid?
MAY 17
Brad Faxon
@BradFaxon Had an unreal day yesterday at TPI w Greg Rose and Dave Phillips, no better guys or better place to practice! Thanks boys!
@BradFaxon To make it better spent the afternoon with Paul Vizanko at Scotty Cameron's Putter studio. One of the coolest places on earth! Thanks guys!
@BradFaxon Here r a few headcovers on display. Saw the prototype for us open! U will love it! yfrog.com/h8vo1tmj
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Nike Athlete @StewartCink stopped by the Oven today to check out what's cookin' at the Oven http://yfrog.com/h7iiklgj
@nikegolf Keeping Nike Athlete @StewartCink busy at the Oven - Checking out his numbers on the Track Man http://yfrog.com/h091849402j
@nikegolf Here's a peek into the golf bag of Nike Athlete @StewartCink - he is prepared for competition this week http://yfrog.com/h7g86kej
Ping Golf
@PingTour This is something you don't see everyday... Ben Hogan and his locker at Colonial C.C. http://twitpic.com/4yzywz http://twitpic.com/4yzz41
@PingTour PING Pro Daniel Summerhays spent the afternoon testing out his new PING driver at the @CrownePlazaInv @PGATour http://twitpic.com/4yzohn
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope Guess who's #scottycameron putter this is ?.... Its a thing of beauty http://yfrog.com/hsi2dihj
@TitleistEurope Does the headcover look familiar too.... http://yfrog.com/h2evkdij
@TitleistEurope Meet the new Team Titleist mascot! ProV1's instead of pearls! http://yfrog.com/h21ajznj
@TitleistEurope Young Korean star Noh Seung-Yul limbering up at Finca Cortesin http://yfrog.com/h7v23yejj
@TitleistEurope Pro V1X player Ian Poulter working on his swing at the Volvo World Matchplay this morning. http://yfrog.com/gyiyfdoj
Cobra Golf
@cobragolf rain has stopped and range is buzzing this afternoon @bmwcharityproam #TwitPict http://twitpic.com/4yzm7u
Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA My baby twitpic.com/4yqjbh
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Only 4 drivers for Richard S. to test. Must be a slow day. Oh yeah no go on Kelly. Up one minute down the next. http://twitpic.com/4yycir
@FujikuraOnTour Jerry Kelly testing VC 7.2x and we have a yatzee ladies and gentlemen!! Wha wha whaaaat!! http://twitpic.com/4yxxz8
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Retief adjusts his FCT settings on his R11 to account for the wind at Finca Cortesin. http://twitpic.com/4ywpx2
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney No you need at least 2 extra wraps RT @tcrichins: @HankDHaney Are standard grips ok for me, I wear a XXL glove, thanks!!!
@HankDHaney Most important is length and lie and grip size RT @K_Kaleto: @HankDHaney for a beginner how important is it to have a club fitting?
@HankDHaney Not unless it is adjustable RT @LiamMorbin: hank any way on getting my driver delofted and what's the pros/cons of thicker grips thanks
MAY 16
Brett Waldman
@bm_waldman For all you Headcovers fans. Got a new one today. Pretty cool http://twitpic.com/4ylulj
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Which Nike Method do u use? Looks like Stephen Ames might try out Lucas Glover's method...the 003 http://yfrog.com/gyfuuaaj
@nikegolf Nike's Stephen Ames working on his wedge shots at the Oven....getting everything dialed for Colonial http://yfrog.com/h74muwdj
Pahr Golf
@pahr72 KJ Choi is a beast! I wonder how many fat putter grips were sold today? over 100k?? or under 100k
Sligo Wear Inc.
@sligowear With almost 70% success rate @BrianGayPGA ranks 1st on TOUR in sand saves in 2011. Does that make @SligoWear the hottest thing in beachwear?
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Yep looks like the normal shipment area each week. Getting our boxes is not always the easiest thing. http://twitpic.com/4yj8t4
Richard S Johnson
@RStanleyJohnson What do you do when you find a good driver in Sweden and you travel without luggage?? Improvise! yfrog.com/h4oxkfrej
Titleist
@Titleist Pro V1 loyalist K.J. Choi wins @2011PLAYERS, leads 1-2-3-4-5 finish for Titleist golf ball players http://bit.ly/kkvy8C
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Another win for Vokey wedges at The Players...that's 8 wins for #DaVoke on Tour this year. It's only May.
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf In a playoff on the island green with an Odyssey putter in hand. That's how the winner got it done at TPC Sawgrass. That's Clutch putting
Stewart Cink
@stewartcink My latest @nikegolf apparel shipment. A new box arrives about every 8-10 weeks. http://lockerz.com/s/102166218
Ping Golf
@PingTour PING Pro Miguel Jimenez is all business as he prepares for the Volvo World Matchplay Championship in Spain http://twitpic.com/4yibd3
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour UK Market Share data just in for March & R11 is the #1 selling driver by a long way with 38% share! #R11. Stats by Golf Datatech LLC.
@TaylorMadeTour In Darren's Bag: R11 9.0 Driver, R9 13° FW, Rescue 09 TP 19°, TP MB Irons 3-PW, xFT wedges 50°, 54° & 58° and Penta TP Ball - number 60!
@TaylorMadeTour Double win for the R11 last weekend - Darren Clarke at the Iberdrola Open and the winner of the TPC @ Sawgrass also used an R11 #R11
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Great, get her some little clubs RT@thelincster:The best way to start out a 4-year old girl in golf? All my girl wants for her bday is clubs!
@HankDHaney I doubt that RT @Mikezzz33: @HankDHaney Could switching to a different golf ball have a negative affect on G McDowell game?
@HankDHaney Cavity back, the game is hard enough RT @Dalrockdfr: @HankDHaney cavity back or blades?15 handicap.
@HankDHaney Yes if u have a lot of club speed RT @Mdeathstar2:u always say get hybrids. it is possible to have a swing that would hit long irons better?





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