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A week's worth of tweets, Jan. 3-9, 2011

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A week's worth of tweets, Jan. 3-9, 2011

Many prominent golf companies and pro tour players 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 Jan. 3-9, featuring Graeme McDowell, Annika Sorenstam, Justin Rose and more:

JANUARY 9
Louise Friberg
@louisefriberg Off to bed now. Have a game early in the morning on west side of town!! Will try my @PingTour Anser stix tomorrow and see how they feel:)

TWEET OF THE WEEK

@AldilaGolf It's important your #golf shaft has the right length. Make sure the length matches how tall you are Click here to see more-- Aldila Golf

TaylorMade Golf
@taylormadegc Dustin Johnson led Hyundai with 307.9-yard driving average. Wasn't kidding when he said he's picked up yardage with his new #R11 driver.

Zach Johnson
@ZachJohnsonPGA Made it through Kapalua with 9 functioning toes! Just landed on Oahu...hoping to be able to wear closed toed shoes this week! Aloha!

Rory McIlroy
@McIlroyRory Getting ready for another year on tour!! Click here to see photo

Beatriz Recari
@BeatrizRecari Winter training=Practice, practice, practice and more practice...

Maria Hjorth
@mariahjorth Out hitting some balls before heading to Sweden tomorrow. Take advantage of the great weather!

Paul Azinger
@PaulAzinger Gripping club in fingers is key.Hand size can determine if grip looks strong or weak.Grip determines SWING fundamentals.NOT OTHER WAY AROUND

JANUARY 8
Justin Rose
@JustinRose99 “@drtitleistfan: @JustinRose99 how's the r11?” Yeah, it's feeling solid! Been a very easy change. I've been comfortable off the tee this wk

@JustinRose99 “@coesign: @JustinRose99 @drtitleistfan does the color bother you?” the R11 looks awesome in white. After 10 mins you'll love the look

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell The new #Cleveland #Srixon wands!!!! Check them out. Click here to see photo

@Graeme_McDowell Callaway gone because my contract was up and we couldn't come to an agreement. I've left a great company and gone to another great company.

@Graeme_McDowell #Cleveland #Srixon are making some fantastic equipment. The Z star ball is fantastic and the new ZTX irons are beautiful. Start of a new era

@Graeme_McDowell RT @ray_matthew @Graeme_McDowell what shafts you got in the ZTX? >> Project X 6.5 flighted Rifles.

@Graeme_McDowell RT @soflahack @Graeme_McDowell will you be gaming the driver at some point? >> Used the Cleveland Launcher today. My old FT Tour first 2 rds

@Graeme_McDowell Using the same 588 #Cleveland wedges that I used in college. They are the best. I have 47, 51 and 58 degree lofts all with standard bounce.

@Graeme_McDowell An equipment change after last year seems strange but nowadays all the manufacturers are making great stuff. #Srixon will be great for me.

@Graeme_McDowell And I'm hoping that 2010 was more about the Indian than the arrow!!!!!!!

Carling Coffing
@carlingcoffing Wow it was windy out there today!! My rusty swing is making this tough enough!

Louise Friberg
@louisefriberg Of course he is playing PING!! Click here to see photo

Julieta Granada
@Juliegranada just got the @taylormadegc CB forged irons!!! I can't wait to try them out!!!

Oliver Wilson
@Oliver_Wilson Down in Orlando where the weather is a little warmer. Toe's doing ok but still can't swing, off to putt instead.

Suzann Pettersen
@suzannpettersen Starting my prep for 2011, excited and thrilled! headed down to Leads academy later! bring it on

JANUARY 7
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter This is what @Justinrose99 and myself are chewing on over dinner. #TwitPict Click here to see photo

John Daly
@PGA_JohnDaly George & I today at TaylorMade facility-gettin it all done! Love that place! Click here to see photo

Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf Yep, Wilson had the first white driver RT@MikeStachura: Don't forget the Wilson Spine from '07 (cont) Click here to read more

Brian Gay
@brian_gay Check out this beauty!RT @sligowear: Sligo Vegas Pink Wallack - Spring 2011 Collection Click here to see photo

Aldila Golf
@AldilaGolf It's important your #golf shaft has the right length. Make sure the length matches how tall you are Click here to see more

Chris Kirk
@_Chris_Kirk_ The swing could be better but the @TRAVISMATHEW spring 2011 line is looking good! Click here to see video

Nicole Castrale
@NicoleCastrale I love my new R11 Driver @taylormadegc!! It will be available in golf shops soon!! :) Click here to see photo

Aaron Baddeley
@AaronBadds Had a great 2 days with my coach Dale lynch! We did some great work! Esp on my putting! Very excited but my putting and swing!!!

Nike Golf
@nikegolf Busy week for our athletes! Here's @themichellewie striping a driver in palm desert for a fall 11 apparel shoot Click here to see photo

Kyle Thompson
@KyleThompsonPGA Well I had my first and hopefully my last whiff of 2011. I was up against a tree and... well I missed it.

Ping Golf
@PingTour Looks like @bubbawatson is REALLY enjoying his newest G15 driver... Build Photos: Click here to see photosThe Shot: Click here to see video

@PingTour RT @Jodezco @pingtour I've never felt sorry for a golf ball until I saw these pics of Mr. Watsons's backswing wind up! Click here to see photos

Pernilla Lindberg
@pernillagolf Reunion with my golf clubs today. Was 3 weeks ago we last saw each other. Fun times, but frustrating to feel like a beginner again, haha!

Callaway Golf
@Callaway Phew! RT @KellyTilghman: @StuartAppleby reunited w/his "59" putter moments ago. Returned by GC employee who saw it on putting green Wed

Maria Hjorth
@mariahjorth At least I am hitting the ball as a 5hcp today. Yesterday I think it was like a beginner. Lol!

Cobra Golf
@cobragolf RT @IanJamesPoulter Did everyone see all the knock off White Cobra drivers today, everyone trying to copy the white ZL.we had it out first.

JANUARY 6
Tiger Woods
@TigerWoods Fun to brainstorm with @nikegolf about creating new products, love their approach

Kyle Thompson
@KyleThompsonPGA Click here to see photoLook at this old bag found at my parents. We had a great team. Charles Howell, @BubbaWatson, Lucas Glover and more

@KyleThompsonPGA Also on that team was Bryce Molder, and David Gossett. Needless to say we won. There were some great players on the women's side too...

Nike Golf
@nikegolf Working with Rock Ishii and the ball team this afternoon...inside! Its a little cold and rainy in Oregon Click here to see photo

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell The Street Shoes are v cool RT @RyanBallengee @Graeme_McDowell in his new #Ecco 's. I prefer the Street shoes... Click here to see photo

Cindy LaCrosse
@CindyLaCrosse Big rain last night. I guess ppl got scared off. Course opens at noon and I'm the only one here. amazing. Click here to see photo

Rebecca Hudson
@BecsHudson Hitting balls at Pinheiros Altos. So nice to be back but scary how fast the winter has gone!

FootJoy
@FootJoy Tim Clark wears DryJoys Tour and the new ProDry Lisle Solid shirt in his FootJoy debut today. #DryJoysTour

Alison Walshe
@Walsheyyy Trying to beat that rain cloud and go get some practice in ahh! Click here to see photo

Stephanie Connelly
@GolfinStephieC @Walsheyyy lol beats my snow cloud

Jessica Korda
@JessicaKorda AAAA Rain go away! Jessica Needs to Practice TODAY!

Titleist
@Titleist Check out what @ZachJohnsonPGA has in his bag this week at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. Click here to see photo#TeamTitleist

Rory McIlroy
@McIlroyRory Royal County Down! My first game of golf in 5 weeks, not a bad place to start back! Click here to see photo

@McIlroyRory Plugged ball anyone!? Click here to see photo

@McIlroyRory I did get that ball out of the bunker but not on the green, made bogey! Fortunately my partner @haza136 bailed me out of that hole!!

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell No change on Callaway FT Tour driver, Odyssey #7 putter and Adams hybrids. Still got the old faithfuls in the bag. Bag set up looks great.

@Graeme McDowell #Oakely Flakjackets RT @jnutt12 @Graeme_McDowell just saw this photo in the paper..what sunglasses are they?? Click here to see photo

Nike Golf
@nikegolf You never know who you'll see at the Nike Headquarters gym...@TigerWoods working out before his product mtgs Click here to see photo

@nikegolf Meeting with the Nike Vision team, @TigerWoods checking out new shades for the 2011 season Click here to see photo

@nikegolf You might hear a familiar voice come across your Nike+... @TigerWoods recording voice overs at Nike HQ Click here to see photo

JANUARY 5
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Nike Athlete @TigerWoods hanging with Nike Golf today. Great to have him at the Nike campus! Click here to see photo

@nikegolf When asked about superstition today @TigerWoods said "I carry a '58 quarter in my pocket,1 better than my best score,'57 is waiting at home"

Carling Coffing
@carlingcoffing I made it down to orlando!! Can't wait to start working w bender on tues. Time to get the rust off my swing this week :)

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell New #Srixon gear is feeling great guys. Thanks for asking. In the bag are Srixon ZTX2 irons and Cleveland 588 wedges 47 51 and 58 lofts.

@Graeme_McDowell Also 13 degree #Cleveland Launcher fairway wood and of course the #Srixon Z Star golf ball. Feeling great and looking forward to the week.

Ping Golf
@PingTour PING pro Bill Lunde rolling a Redwood Piper S on the practice green at the Planation Course in Kapalua Click here to see photo

Michelle Wie
@themichellewie Good day of work with david at bighorn. Got a lot of stuff to work on over this next month! Excited for round two tomoro morning :)

Aaron Baddeley
@AaronBadds @ZachJohnsonPGA hey mate do they sell that new style footjoy!!

Zach Johnson
@ZachJohnsonPGA @AaronBadds haha! FJ sandal isn't gonna work this week on these hills...modified FJ shoe will do the trick!

Paul Stankowski
@PaulStankowski I don't think it's playable. Click here to see photo

@PaulStankowski This isn't much better. Consecutive shots by the way. Click here to see photo

Jessica Korda
@JessicaKorda practiced today with out a glove... not a smart idea!!! blisters all overr :(

Charlotte Mayorkas
@charmayorkas Mini wedge session ... Felt good to have a club in my hand again!

Ping Golf
@PingTour PING Pro Heath Slocum bombing it down #10 with his G15 driver at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. Click here to see photo

Christina Kim
@TheChristinaKim Gotta love getting back into the game. My clubs are going nowhere, I have no idea how to compress the ball anymore. This is laughable!!!

Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson It was great playing Augusta National on @EASPORTS_Tiger . It's cool seeing & playing my own character on the game. #thanksEASPORTS

Srixon
@SrixonGolf Graeme McDowell has a new look for 2011. We think it looks pretty good, what do you think? Click here to see photo

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell What you guys make of the new look?? Click here to see photo

Callaway News
@CallawayTourSpy Our 1st post of 2011 from the Tour... David Drysdale's favourite irons, from East London, SA. Click here to see photo

JANUARY 4
Kris Tamulis
@kktamulis Fill in for member guest at Grey Oaks today. I lost a million golf balls playing from the red tees. Lots of H20 and I refused to lay up!!!

Aldila Golf
@AldilaGolf Choose the right #golf shaft for your game. Graphite shafts are lighter and can improve the speed of your clubhead Click here to read more

Katie Kempter
@KKempter Click here to see photo- When it's too cold to putt outside sometimes you have to get a little creative. Quick green today ;)

ClevelandGolf
@ClevelandGolf 2010 bag got some use!! RT @Keegan_Bradley: Packing and switching over my 2011 bag. Click here to see photo

Justin Rose
@JustinRose99 Getting loads of Q's re R11: more than just a white driver, new technology that allows you to custom fit (cont) Click here to read more

@JustinRose99 My Settings: R11 Length 44 5/8's Swing weight D3 Shaft setting in N Sole plate setting on O (open) Then a little weight in heel to help draw

@JustinRose99 Last one on this! Yes I think it's better than R9. It has more features to dial in the right flight. It sounds (cont) Click here to read more

Nike Golf
@nikegolf These will be worn by Nike Tour Athletes this season, available now! RT @GearPatrol: Nike Lunar Control Golf Shoes Click here to see photo

@nikegolf Nike Athlete @F_Molinari sporting Lunar Control footwear & VR Pro driver @ Kapalua-2011 season about to begin! Click here to see photo

Annika Sorenstam
@ANNIKA59 Don't putt to a hole. It's all about speed. RT @JBBookworm: @ANNIKA59 : what's your best tip for learning better lag putting? Thanks!

@ANNIKA59 No, the oppsiteRT @paulwdyer: @ANNIKA59 @ladybugduffer Does a bare lie and soft green make you want to use a more lofted club and more spin?

JANUARY 3
Justin Rose
@JustinRose99 First full round with R11 today. Performed well especially in wind! It's pretty low spin so holds its line well and good distance into wind.

@JustinRose99 Got it set up with 9deg loft and the new sole plate feature on the open setting. This helps the ball to start a little right and draw.

@JustinRose99 “@NotoriousWhips: @JustinRose99 is your R11 a TP version?” Yeah it is... Looks like you get to enjoy some pretty cool new toys too?! Lambo?

Annika Sorenstam
@ANNIKA59 Working on my short game. Going back to basics. That is the best way to practice in the winter/off season, which is all the time for me now

@ANNIKA59 Indoor facilitiesRT @ToddLewiSS: @ANNIKA59 Very difficult to work on my game during an upstate New York winter. How did you do it in Sweden?

@ANNIKA59 Depends on lie, how much green I have @ladybugduffer: @ANNIKA59 What club do you use to chip with from say 20 yards in and around the green?

John Daly
@PGA_JohnDaly Unbelievable how my driver b4 was so good & then I hit my new R11 & I LOVE IT! Hitting it approx 15/20 yards further & the Irons are great!

Nick Faldo
@TheSirNickFaldo Sean Foley gets down n dirty!... now Hunter.. smile :) at impact!...got to look good on GC ! Click here to see photo

Titleist
@TitleistonTour Click here to see photo- Check out @geoffogilvy 's new kangaroo leather grips. On the 910s, MBs, Vokeys but not the Cameron!

Louise Friberg
@louisefriberg First day back at work was awesome!! Oh, how I love my job!!!!!

Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope ProV1x prototype balls ready for distribution at the #Africa Open Click here to see photo

PaulStankowski
@PaulStankowski It's hailing on the Range in Scottsdale...

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell RT @jdsmyth84 @Graeme_McDowell Why do players remove their glove when puttingIi can't tell the difference. =>> Just some more feel in hands

TaylorMade Golf
@taylormadegc Report from Kapalua is that TM Tour Staffer @JustinRose99 loves his new R11 driver. Didn't miss a fairway during Monday's practice round.