NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, April 18-24, 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 April 18-24, featuring Trevor Immelman, Paula Creamer, Rory McIlroy and more:
APRIL 24
Zack Miller
@ZacharyTMiller Trying to rediscover my golf game on bourbon street in New Orleans.
Morgan Bell
@vallogolfer Mmmm the new sticks //yfrog.com/h7zp8cfj
Beth Allen
@BethAllenGolf Suddenly I think I love my Taylormade tour burner with fujikura blur shaft. Thanks @taylormadegc
Joe Leenheer, PGA
@JLeenheerPGA #golfun tip: how old are your grips? 2 years+, look into putting some new 1's on. Very important since it's your only connection to club!
APRIL 23
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope The Korean TTSV getting a wash down on route to The Ballentines. //yfrog.com/h6neushj
Scott Jamieson
@scottjamieson54 Great day at Lake Nona with @marcwarrengolf and @DennyLucas18 New putter was working a treat @cozypete yfrog.com/gy5bonjj
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Having a blast at the Nike World HQ store today in Beaverton, OR - Nike fam enjoying Nike Golf day! yfrog.com/h0edyfqj
Mark Ramsdale
@MarkRamsdale Still trying to find a decent combo for R11.
Chris Kelly
@chrisjkelly1 @MarkRamsdale half it and stick it in the bin.
Mark Ramsdale
@MarkRamsdale @chrisjkelly1 U not happy with it??
Chris Kelly
@chrisjkelly1 @MarkRamsdale away from Taylor made now mate. Tried it a few times and can't get it to work at all.
Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf Our clubfitter's masterpiece is true dedication @JunkFitGolf: My Easter egg decorations even have @WilsonGolf on them. //bit.ly/i8M0HJ
Morgan Bell
@vallogolfer Ooooooo baaaby mew driver in my hands!!
@vallogolfer Another new toy. Cleveland Mashie hybrid. What a great day I'm having!!
Srixon
@SrixonGolf Srixon Tour Yellow golf balls finished 1 and 2 this week on the Gateway Tour! Charlie Beljan and Jake Younan-Wise... //fb.me/KozNvrc8
Stewart Cink
@stewartcink Tuesday this week was the stuff equipment-testing dreams are made of. //plixi.com/p/95137309
Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI Just got my new TM- 770 Ghost tweaked by our putter fitting guru Kevin Gregorios at Pete's Golf Shop. 34.5", 73* lie, 3.5* loft, 536gms//yfrog.com/hsqo2sxj
Bill Ranson, PGA
@golferBill Had an fantastic putting day yesterday with my @WhitlamgolfUSA G2-Mill putter!! Loving the feel of the ball off the face!!
William Britt
@wbritt91 Brian Gay needs some serious fashion help, he is trying too hard to dress cool and he looks like he got dressed in the dark
Jarrod Page, PGA
@JarrodPagePGA can @FootJoy make some galoshes with soft spikes so I can play golf today?
Marc Warren
@marcwarrengolf @Oliver_Wilson Hav a look at what I found lyin about my house.....I hope it's bn payin rent?! yfrog.com/hsqo2sxj
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Not blades but cavity back forged r great RT @AnthonyCrisco: @HankDHaney does it make sense for 15 handicap to play forged irons?
@HankDHaney I like those RT @MrTaylorMade007: @HankDHaney Wedge bounce. 52-10; 56-14; 60-10????????
@HankDHaney Much be pretty good clubs RT @ReaganMask: seems a lot of pros are using TaylorMade now, I see Furyk, Pavin and Lehman all switched. Reason?
@HankDHaney All blades r tough to hit RT @LoveOnTheAir: @HankDHaney ..what do you think of the Adams pro gold forged blades?
@HankDHaney They affect the shot RT @ae_brown17: do the different finishes on wedges have different performance characteristics? Or just for looks?
@HankDHaney Groove technology on all putters work RT @Mdeathstar2: @HankDHaney do u like Yes! putters?
@HankDHaney Honestly i don't see what that does RT @kenewhit: @HankDHaney Belly putter craze?
APRIL 22
Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson Signing some visors for @PingTour! #urwelcome yfrog.com/gy341zaej
Ping Golf
@PingTour “@delo2012: @PingTour Just bought a G15 9* driver, averaged 305 carry! Great gift since my birthday is tomorrow!!! #BubbaLong” Happy B-Day!!
Nicole Hage
@NicoleHage I have a new crush.....BIG time crush!! @taylormadegc //twitpic.com/4o2o25
@NicoleHage My new crush is the @taylormadegc Raylor Ghost Corza CO-72 --Im not sure if this putter is out?
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour How bout JD playing on wood this week! No driver just a 3 wood but at least it's a Motore Speeder 8.2. Must be nice to hit it forever!
Kris Lim
@KrisLim Decided 2 go with the new r11 driver and 3 wood for the next two @NationwideTour events thanks Scott @taylormadegc with @MatrixShafts #golf
Deven Trueblood, PGA
@jdTrueblood Looks like it's time to put this bag in play! Thanks @Titleist //plixi.com/p/94785877
Belen Mozo
BelenMozo White weapons for alabama... Check! //yfrog.com/h2b9ikpj
Paula Creamer
@ThePCreamer This is where I have been the last two days!!!!!! //yfrog.com/gzhkmsnj
@ThePCreamer Yesterday was perfect! Had lunch at Augusta national played 18 and then played the par 3 course after that!!
@ThePCreamer Had an incredible dinner at the club it was very special. Best black eyed peas ever!
@ThePCreamer I stayed in Butler Cabin which I didn't want to leave but I got up had a great breakfast and went and played another 18 today!
@ThePCreamer I think one of my favorite moments was hitting my first tee shot and playing the PINK ball both days!
Jen Hongers
@JenHongers I thought I lost one of my Kentwool socks but miraculously found it! I hope I know where I put the other one
Louise Friberg
@louisefriberg Say hi to my @DaphnesCovers friends!! (I know the @UW_WGolf Husky is an outsider but please don't bully him!!!) //plixi.com/p/94844915
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Depends mostly on your club head speed RT @mnasca: @HankDHaney At what handicap does it make sense to replace graphite stock shafts?
@HankDHaney Very good RT @ChrisLotton: @HankDHaney any opinion on Adams A70S hybrid irons?
@HankDHaney No, i have the 2h, 3G but 3 is ok RT @thaddeussamson: @HankDHaney I currently have 3 hybrids in my bag 2h,3h,4h is that to many?
@HankDHaney Get an adjustable driver RT @jonraypyle: @HankDHaney lefty with a hard slice but only on my driver irons go straight solutions?
@HankDHaney Wedge for at least a few RT @Chrisdolson1: @HankDHaney When I go to the driving range which club is best to start with?
Natalie Gulbis
@natalie_gulbis Hitting golf balls @ Petco Park last night! //twitpic.com/4o51yj
@natalie_gulbis Standing next to the Taylormade driver foul pole @ Padres game last night. //twitpic.com/4o51li
APRIL 21
TaylorMade Golf
@taylormadegc We teamed w/ SD Padres to erect an 80-foot R11 affixed to right-field foul pole in Petco Park: //bit.ly/dXRGu5
@taylormadegc Photo of the 9-story tall R11 erected yesterday in the right-field corner of Petco Park. //twitpic.com/4no7a7
Natalie Gulbis
@natalie_gulbis Heading down to the park //twitpic.com/4nqlau
@natalie_gulbis Just saw The Taylor made driver by right field foul pole!!!!!Wow!! looks AMAZING!!!
@natalie_gulbis With my padres jersey!! //twitpic.com/4ns81l
@natalie_gulbis need lots if work But having a blast //twitpic.com/4nspj5
@natalie_gulbis New caddy? //twitpic.com/4ntd1s
Cleveland Golf
@ClevelandGolf There are six Mashies in play this week at the #Heritage. #pgatour #Golf
@ClevelandGolf Also, 13 CG drivers in play, 9 of which are the RightWeight series. #Heritage #pgatour
Srixon
@SrixonGolf There are 12 Srixon balls in play this week at the #Heritage.
Kris Tamulis
@kktamulis I got 3 new shafts to try for my R11 and what can I not find in my golf bag now? The tool to pop the other one off, rats!!!!!
Stacy Lewis
@Stacy_Lewis Can you guess which one is the golf ball?? (the rest are hailstones) //yfrog.com/h0rh5fij
Paige Mackenzie
@Paige_Mackenzie practicing w @uw_wgolf team today....found out I have my own cart at the golf course
@Paige_Mackenzie Check this out... //twitpic.com/4no3tq
Chris Carnahan
@Carnahangolf demo day season is here.. staging is underway for this pallet heading to Sacramento. //yfrog.com/gy5dtadhj #HOGE11
Jamie Howarth
@jayhowarthgolf New webs....blk FJ Sports @FootJoy //yfrog.com/h0zcdtjj
Royal Collection
@RC_Golf Here's a pic of Keith Fergus loving our JP104 3 Wood //bit.ly/eij60M
Nicole Hage
@NicoleHage Say hello to my new friends! @taylormadegc #driverisamonster //twitpic.com/4nna6q
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour TaylorMade is the #1 Driver Brand & R11 is the #1 Driver Model in play at this week's Volvo China Open...thought you might like to know!
Rory McIlroy
@McIlroyRory My replica road hole bunker. Short game area is nearly ready to go! I'm excited! //twitpic.com/4njdht
@IlroyRory Another view. Looking great in this weather! //twitpic.com/4njtmv
Morgan Bell
@vallogolfer Wow. Hands down best driver out there the new Cleveland. Buying one tomorrow. I've never in my career seen 95mph clubhead speed! Pumped!
@vallogolfer And carry distance was off the map for me. Very exciting finding something that suits me so well!
Hank Haney
@HankDHaney No, PW's r 46-48 deg RT @TheJohnDorff: Aren't most PW's set at 52 deg? So 52 is redundant
@HankDHaney I like that or 2h, 54, 58 RT @theseanfarrell: @HankDHaney 1w,3w,3h,4i-pw, 52,56,60. Should i drop the 60 for something else? If so, what?
@HankDHaney 52, 56 or 54, 58RT @jonhettle: @HankDHaney what wedge combination would you recommend?
@HankDHaney Hybrid no question RT @markcameron17: @HankDHaney hybrid or 3i? 7 hcp
@HankDHaney Chrome RT @RyderKunks: @HankDHaney raw/rusted wedges or chrome?
@HankDHaney Should be good RT @zach294: @HankDHaney 10.5 driver for 150 ball speed?
@HankDHaney Regular is fine RT @crogers79: @hankdhaney regular TM R11 or should I spring for the TP model for another $100? Is there a big difference?
APRIL 20
William Britt
@wbritt91 Can't wait for us open qualifying in a few weeks! My new taylormade burner 2.0 is kind of making it unfair for everyone else! I can't miss!
Matt Smith, PGA
@msspga Now that's cool. “@darrenrovell: Padres unveiling an 80 ft tall R11 TaylorMade driver as foul pole tomorrow yfrog.com/h7ssqubj”
Blair O'Neal
@BLAIRONEAL I love my new Cobra driver! No complaints! RT @cobragolf: How's your Cobra S3 driver? RT @BLAIRONEAL Just finished ... //tmi.me/97NN9
Puma Golf
@PUMAGolf C funny man Will Ferrell rockin some old school @PUMAGolf gear. //tinyurl.com/3ur3t68. 2011 version here: //tinyurl.com/44tygqq
Ilhee Lee
@leeilhee What color do you recommend?!! //yfrog.com/h3e8qptj
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Any UCONN fans out there? UCONN wmns bball coach Geno Auriemma was fitted for clubs at the Oven today! //yfrog.com/hsq8pmoj
Trevor Immelman
@TrevorImmelman Octane 10.5, love it! “@UMfanscott: @TrevorImmelman which Callaway driver are you playing?”
@TrevorImmelman Aldila RIP green eyes, x flex, 44 1/2 inches long “@Quebb: @TrevorImmelman @UMfanscott What shaft brand & flex?”
@TrevorImmelman X Forged “@stevewithrow: @TrevorImmelman what callaway irons do you use ?”
Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf Anthony Wall at Wilson HQ in the UK //twitpic.com/4nbyxm
Sara 'No H' Brown
@SaraBrownGolf Thanks @DaphnesCovers for my brothers @jbrown533 bulldog headcover named bruiser!!! :) He loves it!!! twitpic.com/4ncgc0
Louise Friberg
@louisefriberg More difficult than it looks! //plixi.com/p/94299170
Adam Hadwin
@ahadwingolf Heading to @CallawayGolf performace center with mr roger cleveland himself! Going to be a great afternoon!!
@ahadwingolf at the ECPC with @callawaygolf getting fitted for the new stuff. //yfrog.com/h8aeeibj
@ahadwingolf BIG thank you to Mr. Roger Cleveland for his help today. I appreciate the customized touch!! //yfrog.com/h767gqdj
Sara Dickson, PGA
@Sara_PGA @taylormadegc 5-PW Lefty CB's officially on their way #awwyeah
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf Matera with some deep milling. //plixi.com/p/94276237
Titleist
@Titleist The 62* Vokey wedge that @Brendan_Steele used in winning @ValeroTXOpen almost never left his garage: //bit.ly/fU2a8H
Natalie Gulbis
@natalie_gulbis The Kingdom at Taylor Made //twitpic.com/4nbg00
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy RAZR X - up close and personal! //twitpic.com/4n6jqv
@CallawayTourSpy Early morning prep for @Oliver_Wilson in China //twitpic.com/4n4yug
@CallawayTourSpy Cambo's Spinners - his #callaway JAWS edges //twitpic.com/4n85iw
@CallawayTourSpy Callaway's Marcel Siem making his final preparations earlier today in China //twitpic.com/4n88em
Meredith Duncan
@Meredith_Duncan Got new irons today. Callaway razor hawks. So excited. They are so pretty. Hope they go as good as they look!
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Product for Iberia leg of the European Tour ready for shipping. //twitpic.com/4n62rc
@TaylorMadeTour Its all about logistics! #multilingual //twitpic.com/4n66l9
Bobby Gates
@bobbygatesgolf Working on updating the wardrobe for @BillyHo_Golf... What do you think Billy? My gift to you.. //plixi.com/p/94268136
Tom Reid, PGA
@TOMREIDGOLF I've had enough. It's time for a putter change! They don't make em better than this beauty #TwitPict yfrog.com/h7davpuj
Dale Marmion
@DaleMarmion Played 18 holes with my new pair of @adidasGolfUS Adipures and no blisters,worn Adidas shoes for the past 4 years ... //tmi.me/96XjF
James Robinson
@jrobbo_88 I'm loving my new @QuagmireGolf clothing. It's really quality gear. So many different styles and colours! Smart clothing! Check it out!
Hank Haney
@HankDHaney Yes, u need to demo someRT @Grohl_: @HankDHaney I don't own a driver yet, how do I go about picking one? Does degrees relate to swing speed?
@HankDHaney Yes, 10.5 should be good for your first one RT @Grohl_: don't own a driver yet, how do I pick one? Does degrees relate to swing speed?
@HankDHaney Easiest club to hook because of the loft RT @joshcopen: I'm begging to get thsi answered, why I am snap hooking my 3 wood and only my 3 wood
@HankDHaney I have the square one and really like it RT @pdock815: @HankDHaney do you like the machspeed drivers
APRIL 19
Scott Stallings
@stallingsgolf Only at the PGA tour wives tournament yfrog.com/h8yckjdj
Pernilla Lindberg
@pernillagolf Was hitting the ball good here on the range until snake #2 showed up. Now I keep looking over my shoulder after every shot!
Cleveland Golf
@ClevelandGolf What do you guys think of this new Dinero Mogul Limited Edition Putter from Never Compromise? //cot.ag/i5mOFt #golf #stunning
Greg Moore, PGA
@gdm43pga Nice new wedge for @jteater12 //twitpic.com/4mzypv
Ping Golf
@PingTour PING Pro @ZacharyTMiller is putting in some serious practice time today with his Scottsdale Pickemup Long putter //twitpic.com/4mxnab
Mike Brown, PGA
@MikeBrown_PGA Even though I haven't had a chance to wear them in a round of golf yet, my @FootJoy DryJoy Tours feel amazing walking around the Golf Shop!
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Here's a pic of the new WedgeWorks 200 Series...excellent buzz already. Tweet us your thoughts! //ow.ly/i/azXp
True Linkswear
@TRUElinkswear Product testing a new TRUE shoe model at Disneyland this week - they'll be getting lots of miles put on 'em. Then on the course next week.
Keegan Bradley
@Keegan_Bradley 18 at harbor town. Really awesome taking my 3i out and putting in an extra 51 degree wedge this week. Lotta wedges! yfrog.com/gzultxkj
Jamie Howarth
@Jayhowarthgolf New putter arrived.....let's see if I can make some with this beauty @TitleistEurope @ScottyCameron //yfrog.com/gz3saiej
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour The Tour Truck in China! #slightly smaller... //twitpic.com/4muorn
@TaylorMadeTour Twitter - question. Which TaylorMade Staff player does this Fontana putter cover belong to? //twitpic.com/4mqd9h
Boris Busljeta
@boris_pga Just placed a order for @TRUElinkswear they look different but I need a change in my golf shoes.. I hope they feel good. twitpic.com/4mrl9m
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy Alex Noren's brand new (seriously, it's still in the wrapper!) 60º JAWS CC Slate Wedge being delivered in China //twitpic.com/4mubt2
@CallawayTourSpy Nick Dougherty's RAZR X Irons and his Odyssey 'Las Vegas' putter cover //twitpic.com/4mtqn2
Scott Stallings
@stallingsgolf This is how @jwhitestallings marks her @Titleist yfrog.com/h65gzqj
Luke Donald
@Luke_Donald Agreed!RT @acciani @Luke_Donald Man now I know why you stuck with @Golf_Mizuno, quite frankly the best irons in the game today!
Titleist Africa
@TitleistAfrica Have a look at Titleist Brand Ambassador Shaun Norris's new toy //yfrog.com/h7fbxpcj
Hank Haney
@HankDHaney TM R11 hands down RT @s_magadan: @HankDHaney what do you think is better a titleist DD2 or TM R11
@HankDHaney I wouldn't bet on that RT @TruckerSamF:Its funny all the?s you get about equipment. bet Tiger could win with a set of clubs from Wal Mart
@HankDHaney Make sure your clubs fit RT @MrHallas: At 6'5", how does one get in a comfortable stance to drive the ball? I see myself tweeking too much.
@HankDHaney 12 degree on 56 or 58, 8 degree on 52 or 54 RT @JonnyCunningham: what bounce on wedges hank?play in scotland,single figure handicap
@HankDHaney 6 or 7 iron then 3 wood off a teeRT @badlydrawnchris: @HankDHaney wat clubs are best to master first for brand new golfer in uk?
@HankDHaney Good for stretching but not for speed training RT @Ajschn: @HankDHaney what are your thoughts on weighted clubs?
@HankDHaney Very good, i like Nipon RT @Kaebs10: @HankDHaney what r your thoughts on th KBS shaft? what shafts do you it?
APRIL 18
Rickie Fowler
@RickieFowlerPGA Packing for some weeks on the road...15 shirts & 14 pants yfrog.com/gyc5uynj
Vokey Wedges
VokeyWedges For those of you looking for a Vokey PW less than 48*, it's here. The Spin Milled 246.06 from WedgeWorks: //ow.ly/4CSzu
@VokeyWedges Now available from WedgeWorks: The Vokey Design 200 Series! //ow.ly/4CMCq cc @Titleist
Webb Simpson
@webbsimpson1 Bold outfit today. Thanks Polo for your awesome wardrobe!! yfrog.com/h4jnbgwj
John Daly
@PGA_JohnDaly Henry hard at work w/his Loudmouth outfit making my new TaylorMade Irons--not pizza time Henry get to work! #TaylorMade //ow.ly/i/axQM
Pernilla Lindberg
@pernillagolf Bought this headcover when I was 4 years old and on vacation in the US. It is now back in my bag! //plixi.com/p/93714028
Sofie Andersson
@sofieandersson Kind of wish I could take my bike when heading to practice. Not sure my back would appreciate the pedaling with a golf bag on my shoulders.
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Chad testing Motore Speeder VC 7.1 and 7.0, would love to get hima back in Fuji! //twitpic.com/4mhdqv
Belen Mozo
@BelenMozo Check out me and two of my favorite PGA players @Graeme_McDowell @stuartappleby at @ECCOshoes photoshoot! So cool!
@BelenMozo Forgot to upload picture from ECCO photo shoot //yfrog.com/h4tkfmmnj
TaylorMadeGolfEurope
@TaylorMadeTour One of this week's gifts to the players (at the volvo China Open), a Panda headcover. Chengdu is famous for its Panda Sanctuary! //twitpic.com/4mgzsq
@TaylorMadeTour China tour rep Patrick Tang fitting an R11 19 degree fairway wood FCT setting lower ASP plate Closed fairways not //twitpic.com/4me13a
Morgan Bell
@vallogolfer Haven't had a pic of me putting in years.. Didn't realize feet were open but who cares they go in!! //yfrog.com/h7ykxndj
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy Perhaps Mr Bond is playing this week..? //twitpic.com/4mdrt1
@CallawayTourSpy Back to the golf. This week, we're in China, and it's a steady start for Odyssey //twitpic.com/4mdesb
Scott Stallings
@stallingsgolf @webbsimpson1 outfit of the day yfrog.com/h6fvnqoj
Oliver Wilson
@Oliver_Wilson Packing for my 3 week trip. Not the kind of surprise you want to find in your bag! twitpic.com/4me6cx
Dale Marmion
@DaleMarmion Been wearing @adidasGolfUS #Adipure for 6 years and there the only shoe I can put straight on without getting blisters!best shoe in the game
Clare Queen
@ClareQueen Off to st andrews today to pick up my new irons then some practice in the sunshine! :-)
@ClareQueen @hezzmacgolf got new mizunos but they are up in st andrews getting altered so getting them today! I'm excited!
Joe Leenheer, PGA
@JLeenheerPGA #golfun tip: how old are your wedges/clubs? Over 5 years, time to upgrade! New technology can help! See a #pga pro and get fit today!
Amelia Lewis
@TheAmeliaLewis Came home to find these awesome Club Glove bags had arrived! Thanks Club Glove for rushing my order to me! #1... //fb.me/TBotpjCX
Mark Krizic, PGA
@callawaystudio "@HankDHaney: Cog Hill for sure RT @nealsc: @HankDHaney best #Chicago best place to get professionally fit for custom clubs Ridge CC
Hank Haney
@HankDHaney Get a new adjustable driver RT @lefty810: I've been hitting all my irons and hybrids flush. But I cant control the driver. Any suggestions?
@HankDHaney If u have an adjustable driver try different settings and make sure u have it set up correctly
@HankDHaney I like long putters for yippers RT @jongot: your feelings on long putter? I'm a 0 that could be better if putting were even a little better.