NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, October 10-16, 2011
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 October 10-16, featuring Hunter Mahan, Amelia Lewis, Graeme McDowell and more:
OCTOBER 16
Titleist
@Titleist Congrats to Titleist Brand Ambassador @BenCraneGolf on @McGladreyClssc victory, the 31st win for Titleist golf ball players on '11 @PGATour.
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour Kokrak's @NationwideTour triumph marks the 1st Win for the new #588Forged Wedges! Jason used a 52, 56, & 60 in winning by 7 shots.
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Another win for Vokey Wedges! Congrats to @bencranegolf for winning the @McGladreyClssc ! #yearofDaVoke continues.
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Just regripped all my clubs w Pure Grips, best grips i have ever seen RT @GO_do u tinker w your own clubs or do u have techs do it for u?
OCTOBER 15
Stephanie Connelly
@S_L_Connelly This is how you make the best of time at work... //lockerz.com/s/147405306
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Yes, 9.5-10.5 RT @wallen007: swing speed with driver is between 105-110, have 9.5 degree seem ok to you?
@HankDHaney Pros switch wedges at least twice a year RT @JimSempleSales:I've used a brilliant Tom Watson 58 deg Cobalt for 20yrs, any Pros still use 1?
@HankDHaney Using mallet now RT @IzzyMercado400m: What's your choice of putter... blade or mallet?
@HankDHaney They swing so fast RT @MyMakingCents:why do pros use 7 and 8 degree lofts on drivers? I drive it fine and lose distance with less loft!?
@HankDHaney Spider belly putter RT @kbritton1183: got a $200 gift card to Golf galaxy. what should i get? have R11
OCTOBER 14
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Before and after...VR Pro Wedges - fresh out of the oven for @F_Molinari //twitpic.com/70cn9x //twitpic.com/70cngr
@nikegolf The green...the one place @StephenCurry30 won't be droppin 3's. Check out Steph's new Method Core putter //twitpic.com/709yms
Chris Carnahan
@Carnahangolf @JonesGolfBags still drool every time I see this vintage Oregon bag!Look forward to seeing the Jones back on the links //twitter.com/Carnahangolf/status/124942286562930688/photo/1
Amelia Lewis
@TheAmeliaLewis “@terry_steer: @TheAmeliaLewis what putter are you using, Amelia?” > currently the odyssey white ice #2
@TheAmeliaLewis Practicing with my beautiful new @Titleist clubs! Thank u @TFJgolfgirl! pic.twitter.com/qy6LgoxB
Joe Ogilvie
@ogilviej It's not cheating if the rules say it is legal is it??? //lockerz.com/s/147033738
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour After only 3 events, there are now more #588Forged wedges in play on the PGATour than any other Cleveland model! #itworks #feelsgood #sosoft
Mike Brown, PGA
@MikeBrown_PGA Still trying to search out those new #Ashworth shoes I saw at the PGA Show. White base, black saddle, spikeless. HELP!
Precision Putting Products
@precisionputtin Just picked up some pro models from being black oxided, hype //yfrog.com/g0iykqxj
FootJoy
@FootJoy Exclusive first look at Contour Casual from FootJoy //tinyurl.com/3mja3hd
@FootJoy 64% of the field @McGladreyClssc wearing FJ golf shoes. Closest competitor? 19%.
Sarah Hurwitch
@smhgolf Golf Club Name #Fail lockerz.com/s/147016398
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour The Open Champ loading up at TMaG HQ before a road trip...balls-check, gloves-check, Claret Jug-check .... //twitter.com/TaylorMadeTour/status/124827613406564352/photo/1
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Switch it up and use different clubs RT @eamrein: u recommend 100 reps a day. what club would u use? iron? driver?
OCTOBER 13
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour “@GordonBlackwood: Apparently @TaylorMadeTour have a major backlog order for the belly putter?! #mustbepopular” Yes we do #ghost
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Trying out a new Nike 3-wood at an ad shoot, AK crushes it 285! How far can you hit your 3-wood? //twitpic.com/6zumut
Titleist
@Titleist In last week's victory, @RickieFowlerPGA adjusted his setup to include 4 @VokeyWedges. Read more here: //bit.ly/rhbiY3 #teamtitleist
OCTOBER 12
Nike Golf
@nikegolf VR Pro Ltd drivers were sent to the Tour Van this week...wonder who will have it in the bag tomorrow twitpic.com/6zgm2s
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour It looks like Jerry Kelly is going to tee it with a bag full of #588Forged irons as well. MBs and new wedges! yfrog.com/oba2ctj
Hunter Mahan
@HunterMahan “@BrysonSmith_: @HunterMahan what putter do you use?” @PingTour Anser... It's the best
@HunterMahan “@CaptRummie: @HunterMahan what degree wedges do you use?” 54 and 59
Luke Donald
@LukeDonald RT @xtour55 @LukeDonald went in to buy calloway, came out with these. *impressive yfrog.com/oek23xj Good choice!
Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell RT @ClevelandGolf Just a whole mess of new clubs in @davidtomsgolf bag right now! cot.ag/oZHqGK >>go Tigers! LSU colours in action.
Cheyenne Woods
@_MissWoods_ I've been carrying round this big ole golf umbrella all day thinking it was gonna rain. It has now become my cane...
OCTOBER 11
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour In the middle of getting a new paint job, we snapped a pic of G-MAC's (@Graeme_McDowell ) custom #588Forged wedge. yfrog.com/h8mr4azj
@CGSrixonTour Cleveland Staffer David Toms (@davidtomsgolf ) will be rocking a bag full of #588Forged this week! yfrog.com/kkai1fqj yfrog.com/kknegopzj
Hunter Mahan
@HunterMahan “@BMendee11: @HunterMahan favorite club in your bag??” my @PingTour G20 driver
@HunterMahan “@Kerrymorrison3: @HunterMahan loft and shaft in your driver ??” @PingTour 10 degree 45in blacked out G20
Shane Lowry
@shanelowrygolf Loving My new #Cleveland 588 wedges. A lot more spin than the old ones. //yfrog.com/nw2nuij
Titleist
@Titleist Pics of new Titleist MB (712 Series) irons used by @RickieFowlerPGA in Korea Open win: twitpic.com/6yukje twitpic.com/6yukjd
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope Pablo's (Martin) new SM4 @VokeyWedges in the bag for Portugal Masters //yfrog.com/ntgjtpqj
Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI Playing the new @taylormadegc Penta ball. I like the sound of it, and flight is nice and flat with the driver. //twitpic.com/6yw4la
@KIRKOGURI @BlakeGrahamPGA I hit the current Penta longer. And like the softer feel as I don't mind higher flight
@KIRKOGURI @BlakeGrahamPGA I believe that ball is designed for the high ball speed player who can compress it for more distance #thatisnotmeforsure
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Wedge testing with BdJ, Brendon de Jonge. Great guy and very solid wedge player. yfrog.com/j289121844j
Hugo Boss
@HugoBossGolf Nick Watney lost his clubs on AA between JFK and Malpensa, so he played with rental set and still shot 62!!! #unbelievable
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Tour Rep Aaron Russell checking specs on Peter Hanson irons, or is he just checking SA lost in the rugby again!!! //twitpic.com/6yplgc
OCTOBER 10
Bill Ranson, PGA
@BillRansonGolf My trick for the day, haha! //twitpic.com/6ydzes
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf putters have now racked up 57 worldwide wins across the six major golf tours this season.
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep On the range in Portugal working with Nike Athlete @F_Molinari on some new Project X shafts #Black yfrog.com/j2hd7ipj
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour “@karlB81: Not a bad look ay boys?? @TaylorMadeTour #R11 yfrog.com/h0adliqj” Very good look Karl #R11
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf @callawaygolf Staff Pro Ernie Els led the Frys.com Open field in greens hit with RAZR X Muscleback Irons.
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Two Gloves testing new Callaway Razr Fit with Motore SPD 6.1 yfrog.com/h3j97bgpj
Maria Hernandez
@MariaHgolf Iberia lost my clubs and they said it can take few days until I get them back!
Titleist
@Titleist Eight events were played last week across the worldwide pro tours. Titleist golf ball players swept all 8 victories: //bit.ly/rku6oj
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour Players' new #588Forged irons awaiting them in boxes! #FUNDAY //yfrog.com/h7toiwlj
Hugo Boss
@HugoBossGolf Mr Charly, legend of Hugo Boss HQ with some interesting wheels on his trolley! //yfrog.com/nzcxcalj
Chris Kelly
@chrisjkelly1 I have just seen my new putter. The radius classic 3. A stunningly nice looking putter. Hope it's not to expensive.. //yfrog.com/ocvwybj
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Test them out and get fit RT @CMFoster23: what is the best way to select new irons?
@HankDHaney Great training aid RT @TomLloyd5: your opinion on a putting mirror to help eyeline, worth buying?
@HankDHaney Freddie started that trend already RT @mcstello23:what do you think of the shoes Tiger wears now? Do you think they will trend on PGA?
@HankDHaney Nike Method rolls better RT @AlexClark05:never understood why Tiger parted with Scotty Cameron after winning 13 majors. makes zero sense?
@HankDHaney Very little RT @SnyderGeorge: do you think the golf shoes without spikes make a difference over the ones with spikes