NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, March 28-April 3, 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 March 28-April 3, featuring Graeme McDowell, Jeehae Lee, Hank Haney and more:
APRIL 3
Callaway News
@CallawayTourSpy Phil's winning bag in Houston: RAZR Hawk Driver 9.5º, BB Diablo 15º Fwy, RAZR X muscle back irons, X-Forged 3& 4-iron #WinnersPlayCallaway
@CallawayTourSpy He also had JAWS 52, 60 & 64º wedges, Odyssey WH XG #9 Putter & Tour i(z) ball as well as Callaway apparel & footwear #WinnersPlayCallaway
Luke Donald
@Luke_Donald A nice mixture of colours from RL for Augusta. Very excited for the first major of the year //twitpic.com/4gq0lt
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Check out the custom swag the Nike Athletes are receiving to wear off the links during #Masters week! //plixi.com/p/89281422
@nikegolf Check out the customization on the back of the N98 jackets for the Nike Athletes competing at The #Masters //plixi.com/p/89321413
John Graham, PGA
@JohnGrahamGolf What's in the bag.....you'd never know I was missing a 7 iron //twitpic.com/4gj3u0
Sofie Andersson
@sofieandersson There are a few clubs in my golf bag that I'm not sure will fit in my travel cover or under weight restrictions. #fairwaysandgreensright?
Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell Packing for Augusta. Getting excited. Some nice shirt colours for the week. Always pack a couple extra #indecisive //yfrog.com/h0222gyj
Stephanie Connelly
@S_L_Connelly Outfit today from @TraceyLynnGolf twitpic.com/4ghmer
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney All great but i like VR split and AP2 RT @TJG_343: 6 hdc, what's the best iron... Titleist AP2, Titleist 731pm, Nike Vr split cavity????
@HankDHaney 48, 53, 58 RT @sladerade12: Hank what lofts do you use on your wedges?
@HankDHaney Single digit but even then nothing wrong w cast clubs RT @jesus67: what HC would you recommend before buying forged irons
@HankDHaney 52, 56 with 14 degrees bounce RT @Peacock1: @HankDHaney 20 hcp. What wedges should I have in my bag?
@HankDHaney Get an adjustable driver RT @JoshuaCPearson: - hit irons and driver with a slight fade, both hybrids hook. Perhaps need a stronger shaft?
@HankDHaney VR Pro Cavity RT @wmperk88: what are the best Nike irons for a mid-high hndcp player? Starting playing a few months ago
@HankDHaney Nike VR but both good RT @gpattersn: new driver, Titleist D10 or Nike VR Pro? What would you get?
APRIL 2
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter This might make a Thursday appearance at the Masters I like this outfit. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/4gahob
@IanJamesPoulter Should this be my Sunday Masters Outfit. it's got a big chance. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/4g9ut9
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Yes Jan 2012 but maybe sooner! RT @Golfchops: Will the flat bill style hat AK is wearing be available to the public any time soon?
Jeehae Lee
@jeehaeda Best picture of the week. Scotty(my caddy), Cameron(my head cover), and camels in the background at the course. yfrog.com/gy1pzmnj
@jeehaeda And no, I did not name my head cover Cameron because I have a caddy named scotty. Purely a coincidence!
Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA Finished Angela Oh's wedges yesterday. As you can tell, she doesn't have a favorite color. Lol. twitpic.com/4g4y0r twitpic.com/4g4y0l
Cindy LaCrosse
@CindyLaCrosse Brand new pro v range balls!!! Avila country club, you complete me. //plixi.com/p/88943385
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney 52, 56 or 53, 58 or 54, 60 RT @Chornstarr: what degree wedges should be carried with you?
@HankDHaney Switch golf balls RT @harlequintusk: 15 hdcp cant get irons to stay on green. Feels like good strike, any practice tips 4 range 4 more spin?
@HankDHaney No go 56 RT @EdManChew: I always flub my chip shots from the rough. Should I be using my 60 deg?
@HankDHaney Try swinging a weighted club RT @SeanyBurns1990: what drill would u practice to get a better tempo in your swing??
@HankDHaney Either would do personal preference RT @fester_54: would you suggest 7-wood or 3-hybrid?
@HankDHaney VR Pro Cavity RT @wmperk88: what are the best Nike irons for a mid-high hndcp player? Starting playing a few months ago
@HankDHaney Nike VR but both good RT @gpattersn: new driver, Titleist D10 or Nike VR Pro? What would you get?
APRIL 1
Jeehae Lee
@jeehaeda Oops. "I had a bad hole" is an understatement. yfrog.com/h08gojhpj
Francesco Molinari
@F_Molinari This is what I am going to wear in Augusta! Ecco come sarò vestito ad Augusta! plixi.com/p/88697806”
Billy Horschel
@BillyHo_Golf Wearing all black day. Feeling like Johnny Cash.... Wearing the RLX Tuxedo pants. yfrog.com/h3kogjxj yfrog.com/h25lbhnj
Crystal Golf
@CrystalGolf_FL This little box of goodies is on it's way to DUBAI! Soon there will little balls of color all over! Happy! //twitpic.com/4fom0n
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour TaylorMade were the no.1 driver, fairway wood and hybrid brand this week in Morocco with the R11 no.1 driver model. Roll on Augusta!
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Yes stiff shaft RT @bigpoppadoc88: I have a regular shaft w/ a swing speed around 100-102 but my drives tend to carry abt 260 stiff shaft?
@HankDHaney Wind direction RT @steve6402: hank hope this isnt a dumb question... What do u use a compass for while playing golf ??
@HankDHaney Nike Method is a great putter but his Scotty won 14 majors RT @SwingProfessors: What is your take on all of Tiger's putter changes ?
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Curious to see what the Nike Athletes are wearing at The #Masters? Guess who will be sporting these //yfrog.com/h467otyj
@nikegolf Great guess! The Georgia Tech colored polo was a good clue! RT @mak_krulatz: @nikegolf Stewart Cink! //yfrog.com/h4dataij
@nikegolf Wondering what Nike Athlete @TigerWoods will be wearing at The #Masters? Check it out! //yfrog.com/h83ebcaj
@nikegolf Which Nike Athlete do you think might rock the thermal sleeves if the weather is chilly? //yfrog.com/gzkmlpsj
@nikegolf Right! It is Nike Athlete @Paul_Casey who often sports thermal sleeves or a Nike Pro baselayer! //yfrog.com/h828681687j
@nikegolf The Nike Athlete making his 1st #Masters debut will be wearing these next week, guess who!? //yfrog.com/gy5ovlnj
@nikegolf So many correct guesses! Yes Nike Athlete @JhonattanVegas will be rockin' these looks at Augusta! //plixi.com/p/88711655
@nikegolf The Nike Athlete who owns these looks at the #Masters is ranked in the Top 20 in the world rankings. Who is it? //plixi.com/p/88685852
@nikegolf Nice guess @lefty4life! These looks belong to 15th in the world @F_Molinari. Good luck Fran! //plixi.com/p/88697806
@nikegolf Which Nike Golf young gun will be wearing these outfits at The #Masters? //yfrog.com/h8vdmtej
@nikegolf These outfits belong to Nike Athlete Anthony Kim! Let's see if he rocks them with his new hat! //plixi.com/p/88673455
Srixon Golf
@SrixonGolf For those asking, Rollins is playing the new XV this week. Playing it well, too. Just one shot off the lead!
MARCH 31
Kris Tamulis
@kktamulis Look! Our Oakley rep left me some colorful pieces so I could beautify all my pretty sunglasses, cool huh??!! twitpic.com/4fhzwm
@kktamulis Driver behaved verrry badly today. Hit some immediately after n going back after lunch to polish it up some more. Not a happy camper.
Hunter Mahan
@HunterMahan: Fear the Beard!! Opening day, Go Giants!! yfrog.com/h2k7hkrj
Stuart Appleby
@StuartAppleby Found this fella on the way to the tee. yfrog.com/h0a40qsj
Srixon Golf
@SrixonGolf For those asking about the ZTX2 Irons that @Graeme_McDowell is playing... Look for them in stores in June!
Dale Marmion
@dalemarmion Got my R11 fitted today 9degree on neutral- Aldila NV Protoype 60x/voodoo protopype 60x!got some decent readings and some extra yardage :)
Crystal Golf
@CrystalGolf_FL I hold in my hand the new Crystal Peach! Isn't it stunning @JonnyFairplay @TheGolfChick twitpic.com/4fen4l
Todd Bailey
@ToddABailey Wheee! New Driver!! How long before I'm able to hit it? Hoping for the weekend....
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep "@tarkers11: @pgatourshaftrep What is the best shaft for a lower ball flight, got DG Stiff and still flies high." PX 6.5 will work!
Club Glove
@ClubGloveUSA Our Microfiber Caddy Towel now comes with the gift of a free matching pocket towel to go with it. - //bit.ly/fe9Opr
Blake Graham, PGA
@BlakeGrahamPGA Is this why you don't let people hit your driver? //plixi.com/p/88427668
Kelly Tidy
@kellylouise92 Thank you @TitleistEurope :) yfrog.com/gzw97glj
Karen Stupples
@Kstupples on the advice of a very smart man my @RIFEPUTTERS is back in my bag :-)
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Why script our athlete's apparel for the majors? Our apparel director Doug fills you in. 'To the most prepared' Blog: //bit.ly/dI0vvw
MARCH 30
Bruno Buccolo
@brunobuccolo Getting the new irons decked out yfrog.com/h415mpwj
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf Roger Maltbie rolling his new Piretti Potenza. //plixi.com/p/88220070
Sligo Wear
@sligowear //yfrog.com/h3xqtatgj
Cobra Golf
@cobragolf setting up for a photo shoot / golf cart race at The Palms in LaQuinta with @jasongore59 #TwitPict //twitpic.com/4f37q6
PlayersTowel
@PlayersTowel Dustin Johnson showing off his Players Towel at Bay Hill. PLAY WEL !!... on Twitpic twitpic.com/4f1qe0 via @AddThis
@PlayersTowel Steve Marino riding his NUUN Hydration Players Towel at Bay H... on Twitpic twitpic.com/4f1p5m via @AddThis
E.J. Pfister, PGA
@EJPfisterGolf Stacy P preparing for this weeks event on LPGA tour by doing the ladder chipping drill. yfrog.com/h3xibinj
Ping Golf
@PingTour Looks as though PING Pro @WestwoodLee might unleash his Scottsdale Wolverine Putter out into the wild this week //twitpic.com/4f1hlh
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter The limited edition putter cover has come out great. comes with green velvet bag as well. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/4f18k3
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Hope these help you go low Eric! RT @erickoston: Thanks for the new clubs @nikegolf! //twitpic.com/4f0oub //twitpic.com/4f0otu
Keegan Bradley
@Keegan_Bradley Can u find the ball you play??? Pile of range balls at the shell Houston open. yfrog.com/h3y83fej
Lyle and Scott
@Lyle_and_Scott We are shooting our autumn 2011 range today, check out the big spooky house! //yfrog.com/h2h3eikj
@Lyle_and_Scott 2 more photos from our cold and wet Autumn photo shoot //yfrog.com/h753386378j & //yfrog.com/gznndjnj
@Lyle_and_Scott Autumn 2011 photo shoot continues, how glam is this? (not) //yfrog.com/h3mf2mgqj #whatwedotobringyougreatclothes
@Lyle_and_Scott Introducing the new Lyle & Scott sportswear range; perfect for a collegiate-cool look on laid back weekends. //bit.ly/i5TrAj
Kris Lim
@KrisLim Just made my 2nd Hole-in-1 since I switched to @bridgestonegolf there's something to this ball! Last month shot 64 in an event!
Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf A job well done! RT@DougieDWright The launch of @WilsonGolf new tour truck at the london amer HQ with #anthonywall //yfrog.com/hs735uvj
Mark Ramsdale
@MarkRamsdale What a brilliant driver!! @TaylorMadeTour still own the driver and wood count! Not surprising! //twitpic.com/4exqgk
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Richard Bland on the range with his MB irons. //twitpic.com/4ez8ev
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney 3 and 4 RT @sllidtim: @HankDHaney what hybrids/woods should the average player carry? RT?
@HankDHaney Great clubs RT @woody0315: Hank, thoughts on the new adjustable drivers for the amateur hack golfer?
@HankDHaney Lower kick point shaft w higher spin ball RT @RLC49er:Hank, what's a good ball and shaft to hit it higher? Answer me and Ill follow u.
@HankDHaney Adjustable driver RT @ShawnGolf: Strengthened my grip to fight a fade. Hitting the irons beautifully, but still fading the driver too much.
@HankDHaney AP2 RT @Titleist_12: Hank, I am going to buy a new set of irons and I am stuck between Titleist Ap1 and Ap2. I am a 15 handicap. Thanks!
@HankDHaney Yes very good training aid RT @KMarcelissen: Is Tour Striker a useful tool for improving contact?
@HankDHaney Try an adjustable driver RT @RMB_09:trouble turning over my drives. Missing high and right by 15yds, I hit slight draws with irons/fw. tips?
@HankDHaney 52/10 58/14 RT @Herm33:PW is 47*.play in all turf conditions on a bent grass course. What loft/bounce to fill my gaps
@HankDHaney Great putters RT @Leo204: @HankDHaney What do you think of Odyssey putters? I bought one on impulse, Now I Notice them quite a bit.
@HankDHaney Nike Vapor Speed RT @sjharris13: @Brysie7 what ball to you recommend for players that are in the 90s?
@HankDHaney Only powerful tour pros RT @MN_Peter: @HankDHaney for who would you recommend blades over cavity backs, 5s and under?
@HankDHaney U don't RT @Brysie7: @HankDHaney how do you get backspin with a top flite?
@HankDHaney Yes and yes RT @legendary_____: Has iron technology really improved over the last 20 years? Could a PGA player use 80's blades and win?
@HankDHaney Nike cavity back RT @sdarby1989: @HankDHaney You left my question blank earlier? What clubs are in your bag ?
@HankDHaney Great ball RT @boski02: @HankDHaney how do like the new 20xi ball from Nike?
@HankDHaney Better swing real fast, todays drivers have more loft RT @BigBama74: any thoughts on useing a 7deg driver anymore?
Steven Jablonowski, PGA
@Steven_Jablo Baseball season must be close :) yfrog.com/h83wzhej
Jane Frost, PGA
@JaneFrostGolf There is talk: Should the #bellyputter be outlawed. Give me a BREAK! Let's make the ball square and then success will certainly be thwarted.
MARCH 29
Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell Jumping on our #Marquisjet back to Orlando. What you guys make of my #Srixon Tour Yellow carry bag??? Great for a few holes late evening!!
@Graeme_McDowell Ooooops got all ahead of myself and forgot to attach the photo. Sorry Tweeps. Here it is. //yfrog.com/h3y7jirj
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Check out the custom Nike swag made for @themichellewie for the LPGA's first Major of the 2011 season //plixi.com/p/87860666
@nikegolf The Nike Athletes have matching N98 jackets & custom shoes to sport off-course this week at Kraft Nabisco Champ //plixi.com/p/87910234
Dave Horsey
@DaveHorsey Feels like the amateur days again...bringin the clubs back 2 the room at night //yfrog.com/h88nqefj
Jenny Suh
@jenny_suh I just learned that staff bags are REALLY heavy when you have to carry them yourself...and I only walked from the parking lot to the range!
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep @TaylorMadeTour not using R11 graphics on 3 woods over there?
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour @pgatourshaftrep still waiting for stock in R11 graphics so using what we have at HQ.
@TaylorMadeTour New R11 f'way for Simon Khan this week - 14 degree, ASP on O and FCT on N. //twitpic.com/4ep6vv
Ping Golf
@PingTour Today on the @PingTour Truck we built PING Pro Angel Cabrera 4 new Tour-S wedges that should be very helpful around the greens at Augusta!
@PingTour PING Pro Louis Oosthuizen arrived today in Houston with a new PING belly putter that he bought @ Augusta National //twitpic.com/4eppe0
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Busy day for the Voke today...he's been down in the Tour Dept this afternoon dialing some wedges for his guys: //ow.ly/i/9I2K
@VokeyWedges Making sure the profile is just right for Strick: //ow.ly/i/9I2Z
TaylorMade Golf
@taylormadegc Martin Laird on #Burner S'Fast 2.0 driver "TaylorMade pushed me to try this new one & I'm glad they did because this thing is unbelievable."
Rife Putters
@RIFEPUTTERS RIFE Rep, Jim Barfield, is set up and ready to help the Pro's at Fallen Oak. //twitpic.com/4enl2l
Brandon Richardson, PGA
@GolfwithFreedom Demo-ing New Nike combo irons that will soon find a home in my bag! yfrog.com/h3agjvyj
Jacob A. Spott, PGA
@JacobSpott At Titleist fitting workshop learning how to fit my students with better golf equipment for their games! //yfrog.com/hs52qznj
Tin Cup
@TinCupMarker You asked for it, so we did it! We are asked every day for College Tin Cups. They arrive Thursday, 3/31. Enjoy! //twitpic.com/4eo4bu
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy Cambo's (Michael Campbell) driver. RAZR Hawk Tour 9.5deg with Graphite Design Aura Gold 65g X shaft //twitpic.com/4endao
@CallawayTourSpy #Odyssey. On Tour. Every Tour. //twitpic.com/4en0st
@CallawayTourSpy Did you know?...Young #Callaway Staffer Danny Lee is leading the Nationwide Tour in Greens in Regulation with an average of 83.3%?!
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Just make sure u r fit properlyRT @WonderBot32: so I was wondering if there are specific lady clubs that u would recommend for a beginner
@HankDHaney I have a great one coming out called the Plane Finder RT @stampsfaninsask: what are the best training aids?
@HankDHaney Everyone should have a few RT @DarinPicorella: Your feelings are hybrids hank? I get more control with irons but less distance...
@HankDHaney Get clubs fitted RT @widwilcox: improve swing then get fitted for clubs or vise versa?
@HankDHaney About 30-40 yards RT @MasonAG23: what should be the yardage difference be between a driver and 3 wood?
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour The MC / MB combo sets are proving popular on Tour! //twitpic.com/4elv73
@TaylorMadeTour Office for the week!! //twitpic.com/4ekqe4
MARCH 28
Cobra Golf
@cobragolf LET Champion and new Cobra staff member working on S3 Pro irons this aft prepping for the LPGA Kraft #TwitPict //twitpic.com/4efgzf
@cobragolf that champion is South Africa's Lee Ann Pace...ripping S3 Driver on the range today #TwitPict //twitpic.com/4efnj8
Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI Mad scientist grinding away. Couldn't imagine playing a wedge that isn't designed for your individual game //twitpic.com/4ef3h5
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Balls, Gloves and R11's have been in customs in Casablanca for last week, being delivered @ 2am, having to stay up so I can sign for boxes!
@TaylorMadeTour 7 out of the Top 10 @ Open de Andalucia used a TaylorMade driver, 5 of which used R11. #thenumbersstackup
Hal Jacobs, PGA
@HalJacobsPGA Merchandise starting to pile in! Demo clubs being unwrapped. Something about brand new golf clubs.
Titleist
@Titleist Highly unlikely! RT @jbirdie77: @Titleist when are you going to make a orange Pro V1 for @RickieFowlerPGA to play on Sundays? #hi5
@Titleist Titleist Pro V1x players combine for 6-win week across worldwide professional tours: //bit.ly/fUmK8X #teamtitleist
Scott Curry
@golfSKLZ I don't care that he's a PGA Pro, you still couldn't pay me enough: //ow.ly/i/9Ftj
Mark McDonnell
@markmac14 A good few orders taken for the R11 and Burner 2.0 today!! The buzz keeps getting bigger!!
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy Did you know that this week the longest drivers on both the @European_Tour and @PGATOUR used #Callaway drivers?
@CallawayTourSpy Alvaro Quiros used a #Callaway RAZR Hawk and JB Holmes used an FT Tour. The most accurate driver on @European_Tour also used a RAZR Hawk
Simon Hurd
@druhbelts Buckles and more buckles yfrog.com/h7zjtbj
adidas Golf
@adidasGolfUS Playing adiPURE footwear and FORMOTION apparel, Martin Laird wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational for his 2nd career PGA Tour victory!
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Another win for Vokey Wedges! That's 3 in a row. Not a bad month of March for Da Voke.
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney RT @imyourlawyer: I have a 54°vokey & 60° no-name. I need a club for 85yds but use 60 more. Should I get 52or60? Either one is ok
@HankDHaney RT @JusCallMeKO: @HankDHaney I'm 5'10 what length putter should i be using. 33" 34" 35". 34 or 34 1/2
@HankDHaney RT @tweetinomglol: what about lengthening your driver to some absurd length to gain distance? That why there is a limit on length
@HankDHaney All u guys that want to cut your drivers off go ahead but that isnt how the club was designed and it will likely cost u distance
@HankDHaney RT @ekey2010: @HankDHaney ever use the putting arc? Yes it is good
@HankDHaney RT @Rodney_Earl:- How long should a player use game improvement irons before stepping up to the next set? At least til single digit hanicap