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A week's worth of tweets, April 2-8, 2012
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 2-8, featuring Bubba Watson, Cristie Kerr, Ian Poulter and more:
APRIL 8
Ping Golf
@PingTour Congratulations to PING Pro and 2012 Masters Champion @BubbaWatson!! We can't wait to present you with a solid gold Anser Putter. Way to go!
Titleist
@Titleist Congratulations to Pro V1x loyalist @BubbaWatson, 2012 Masters Champion. #teamtitleist
Paul Stankowski
@PaulStankowski No matter who wins...PING Golf Wins. Congrats @PingGolf #PING #KarstenWouldBeSoProud
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep Another year another win for True Temper @ #themasters 76 years and going strong! #number1shaftingolf
@pgatourshaftrep All True Temper play off @ #themasters Bubba and Louis both playing TT Graphite and Steel! #number1shaftingolf
@pgatourshaftrep "@kggolf: @pgatourshaftrep what would a Project X 6.5 be equivalent to in a DG?" X100 soft stepped would be close, PX tip is stiffer!
Pin High Golf
@PinHighGolf_ #tiger... The shirt looks good but white shoes... #REALLY? #masters
@PinHighGolf_ #phil... Your outfit. Big part of why that triple bogie happened. #masters
Wilson Golf
@WilsonGolf Paddy trying to make a charge with his @Wilsongolf FG Tour V2!
FootJoy
@FootJoy Bubba (FJ ICON/Spidr2) and Louis (DryJoys Tour/SciFlex) tied with two to play. Game on.
FootJoy Europe
@FootJoyEurope Adam Scott makes it 2 FJ holes in one today already! #fjthemarkofaplayer
LoudMouth Golf
@LoudMouthGolf Some fabulously clad gentlemen at Augusta today for Masters Sunday //yfrog.com/ntchvrqj
Adams Golf
@AdamsGolfInc Congrats @Andres_Gonzales "half man, half amazing" - complete wire2wire Nwide Tour. In his bag Fast12 LS, XTD fw & Pro a12 hybrid #drewins
Scratch Golf
@scratch_golf Congrats to the winner of the Soboba Golf Classic on the @nationwidetour. He is using @scratch_golf SB1 irons and hand ground custom wedges.
APRIL 7
Nike Golf
@nikegolf After checkin out The #Masters @suzannpettersen stopped by the Tour Van & picked up some Methods //twitpic.com/970bma
Kandi Comer, PGA
@kandicomergolf Excited to have new @callaway fitting cart. Are you ready to get fitted for your next clubs? //instagr.am/p/JH4o3hOPtp/
Annmarie Dodd
@AnnmarieDodd Love Ben Crane's green and white @FootJoy MyJoys saddles. #masters #greenisgood
@AnnmarieDodd These white belts killin' me. Like Stenson's canary yellow, tho. #masters @KhakiCrusader #golfstyle
Peter Millar
@petermillar In case you're not watching the #Masters online, here are Brandt's awesome pants today... //pic.twitter.com/jU8hX2fh
Brianna Do
@bricheesey My golf bag is now officially a zoo. Geffrey the giraffe, Emmy the elephant, and Joe bruin! //instagr.am/p/JH-VqItszq/
True Linkswear
@TRUElinkswear impressive! “@SteveThacker18: The only bad thing about @TRUElinkswear golf shoes is... Choosing which pair to wear! //pic.twitter.com/aXV61ANU”
Tiffany Joh
@tiffjoh Poor @MariaHgolf (Maria Hjorth) had a lil accident :( //lockerz.com/s/199457929
Chris Hanson
@Hansonprogolf Great afternoon in the indoor putting room at Woodsome!! #drills //pic.twitter.com/9UjWBFa8
APRIL 6
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep "@WatkinsGolf: @pgatourshaftrep What shafts does @Keegan_Bradley have in his irons?" Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100!
@pgatourshaftrep Great fightback by King Louis, must be the Open winning @PINGTourEurope driver he put back in the bag with Project X 6B7 shaft! #ProjectX
@pgatourshaftrep Great Major debut for our new PXi Iron shafts @JasonDufner leading after 36 holes @robertkarlsson makes the cut...well played boys #PXi
Christina Kim
@TheChristinaKim Hahaha. Been so bored the last hour or so that I made a yardage book cover for myself. Out of pink duct tape. //pic.twitter.com/1ijDG9dC
Pin High Golf
@PinHighGolf_ 2012 Freddy White & Mandarin Orange //fb.me/1jkyBlbNS
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf We’re honored to be the Number 1 Driver on @PGATour for 12 years & counting #FunFact #UndercoverBoss
@TaylorMadeGolf Just reached industry record metalwood marketshare of 52.1%. Nearest competitor is 11.4% #FunFact #UndercoverBoss
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf This putters brother is tied for 11th at the Masters. Looking for a Piretti filled weekend. //pic.twitter.com/ZQ1LRFRx
Kevin Streelman
@Streels54 “@jeffbranca: @Streels54 what #wilson irons do you suggest for an average golfer like me” CI 11 's are sweet
Bob Estes
@BobEstesPGA Callaway was the first company around '94 or '95 to build anti-slice clubs for high handicappers. All the other companies then followed.
@BobEstesPGA The adjustable driver & fairway clubs(especially @TaylorMadeGolf) have been an incredible advancement in technology!
Chris Carnahan
@Carnahangolf Did you ever play the Ultra Tour Balata back in the day? //fb.me/1WYXY8Rvz
Titleist
@Titleist Titleist is #1 ball at 2012 Masters Tournament: //bit.ly/Hn8WVU #teamtitleist
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Shafts and lofts may not be correct RT @KentTalbot: With 2 clubs from different manufacturers, same lofts, why would one be 12 yards longer?
APRIL 5
Jenny Shin
@JennyShin_LPGA Have you ever pulled a tour bag?? #prettyheavy #iamcool #couldntfindsmallerbag //pic.twitter.com/Yoauqnty
Annmarie Dodd
@AnnmarieDodd Watching #masters replay. Loving bit plaid on Zach Johnson's Iliac polo. Nice detail. @KhakiCrusader
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf won 5 majors across the PGA, LPGA and Champions Tours last year. How many majors do you think we will win this year?
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep "@IamDonCheadle: That Rory playing your shafts? //yfrog.com/obxnhuwj" Project X 7.0 baby!
Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson Masters colors!! Thanks @kentwool!! #timetoshootforthegreen //lockerz.com/s/198723136
Pukka Headwear
@pukkaheadwear Lookin' good @NicoleSmithGolf in your custom Pukka cap! Thanks for sharing. #BeOriginal //pic.twitter.com/Nfx8We7J
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Voke just brought back the signed hats from our @stallingsgolf contest at Augusta. Going out today! //yfrog.com/kl94hzbj
Natalie Gulbis
@natalie_gulbis At the Adidas photo shoot //twitpic.com/95xji7
LoudMouth Golf
@LoudMouthGolf #LoudmouthGolf is a huge hit at the #Masters! //pic.twitter.com/PVWs6BZl
Gary Boyd
@GaryBoyd86 Time to give the new @CallawayTourSpy 'RAZR' fit I picked up yesterday a smash.. //yfrog.com/h326xzsj
Stacey Keats
@staceykeats New @CallawayGolf wedges!! Love them.. //pic.twitter.com/7hrFxaAS
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf A Piretti Teramo HS is making it's debut today at the Masters. First time we've had one in play there. Exciting!
Titleist
@Titleist New Titleist Staff Bags are debuting this week at Augusta: //twitpic.com/960hxc //twitpic.com/960hxa //twitpic.com/960hxd
@Titleist .@GeoffOgilvy has just teed off at #TheMasters. Check out his new Titleist Staff Bag: //twitpic.com/95wutp //twitpic.com/95wutm
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf It's official ->No. 1 Driver, Fairway & Hybrid @The_Masters. No. 2 wedge & golf ball. We are honored. #Masters
@TaylorMadeGolf Here's a sneak peek at Sergio Garcia's Season Opener Staff bag...Look out for it at Augusta this week! #Masters //pic.twitter.com/cCPnjHK6
APRIL 4
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Fine tuning his roll...@StewartCink working on the range with his Method #Masters //pic.twitter.com/2eIFRthy
@nikegolf PC sportin Dunks with his Sport polo on the links today...hit his 7 iron to 4 feet on 16 #Masters //pic.twitter.com/3CvdqT7Z
@nikegolf Dunk spotting! PC's caddie @theweeman77 rockin the Dunk NGs with his caddie suit at The #Masters //pic.twitter.com/UPvzExuP
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf leads all putter manufacturers with 9 combined wins on the European and PGA Tours this year.
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour Thinking #CLASSIC and #MASTERS go together quite well... //pic.twitter.com/zvRW383X
Sligo Wear
@SLIGOWEAR New Black Preston Pants @SLIGOWEAR SP12 Collection. //pic.twitter.com/zIneJd4g
FootJoy
@FootJoy Nice new kicks @bubbawatson //pic.twitter.com/1uyS1vq2
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges A look at the trailing edge channel on the new Vokey 355.13. Easy in, Easy out turf performance. //yfrog.com/ki9vzvyj
@VokeyWedges Snowing in April for R Terry //yfrog.com/oc84543861j
@VokeyWedges Wedge of the Week candidate: "Go Low" BV Diamonds //yfrog.com/nytoadvj
@VokeyWedges Gonna make a lot of Vokey loyalists happy during Masters Week! //yfrog.com/mn67176482j
@VokeyWedges Vintage copper finish on our new WedgeWorks Limited 300 Series //yfrog.com/nxahhonj
@VokeyWedges True dedication! RT "@MarkDMurray: Cleaning my #AP1 irons and @Vokeywedges in the bath tub right now. Late night prep for match tomorrow!"
Ping Golf
@PingTour With a silky smooth i20 9-iron, PING Pro @markwilsongolf aced the Par 3 4th hole today at the Masters Par 3 Contest. Outstanding shot, Mark!
James Driscoll
@jdriscollpga “@CameronHolzshu: @jdriscollpga that's awesome how do you like the tp5 balls?” @TaylorMadeGolf it's the best ball out there #IMHO
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Take a look at the #Callaway #golf apparel #AlvaroQuiros is wearing as he looks to win his first #greenjacket: //bit.ly/HftvCq
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf Even our R11S Drivers are looking ready for Augusta. Check it out [photo]: //twitpic.com/95jqzr #Masters #2012Masters
Sara 'No H' Brown
@SaraBrownGolf “@ShellyLPGA: Photo shoot editing almost complete. Sneak peak @SaraBrownGolf @loudmouthgolf #lookinggood //pic.twitter.com/B8c58ARY” YAY!!! :)
APRIL 3
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter That's what you call a delivery of @puma golf shoes. Masters I'm ready for you.. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/9537he
@IanJamesPoulter Outfits & shoes for the rest of the week. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/95a4sv
@IanJamesPoulter A little sneak peak at these @Puma golf shoes. wow I love them #TwitPict //twitpic.com/958hck
@IanJamesPoulter More @Puma golf shoes I could keep on showing you guys but it could take a while. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/958hyt
@IanJamesPoulter Some more @Puma golf shoes, well done guys they look awesome. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/958hk6
@IanJamesPoulter These are definitely getting a run out this week. Nice @Pumagolf shoes #TwitPict //twitpic.com/958mnu
@IanJamesPoulter just got mine, have you got yours, limited edition putter cover for the Masters. //www.ijpdesign.com #TwitPict //twitpic.com/958szt
@IanJamesPoulter Putter cover bag comes with lots of uses. iPad case it fits perfect. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/95a32b
@IanJamesPoulter This is the cover with a numbered plaque on & autographed etched on the back. Much better this year #TwitPict //twitpic.com/959z17
@IanJamesPoulter Here is the Mallet cover, check it out. #TwitPict //twitpic.com/959urr
Ping Golf
@PingTour In preparation for a great week of driving at Augusta National, PING Pro Miguel Jimenez tests a couple new i20 drivers //pic.twitter.com/wMbTtt3g
@PingTour “@stunicola: Changed my set to Ping irons & Ping driver recently. The scores they are a tumbling. Thank you!” We always enjoy hearing that!!
Ashworth Golf
@AshworthGolf Showcasing Fred Couples outfits at HQ //twitpic.com/958a3v #masters //twitpic.com/958b5o
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: David Toms is hanging out for a bit waiting on his putter to be finished. We cut it down .5" for more arm hang. //pic.twitter.com/az8vaUyg
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf Many of us "playing Augusta in head" too RT @Rmckay_90: new toy, can't wait to get it on course #playingagustainmyhead //pic.twitter.com/pFgeEUOz
@TaylorMadeGolf Seen at HQ: Player outfits for Thurs thru Sunday #masters //twitpic.com/958a3v
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour New foul pole at PETCO park - sweet! RT @murphdawg33: Strap a rocket to your ball @TonyTMaG @taylormadegolf //pic.twitter.com/Mh3UNBs5
Mark McDonnell
@markmac14 For the boys @sinkywhite7 @shawso1 @TheBoyd1979 @NickBairdo @hasslecrawf //pic.twitter.com/m2bwg67u
Rory McIlroy
@McIlroyRory 1 last tweet guys, looking fwd to hitting the course today & unveiling my new tour bag with new logo on board #UNICEF //say.ly/ReQ1GuE
Henry-Griffitts
@HenryGriffitts Black or Silver which one do you like best? //fb.me/1PsXw6Mve
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Playing together again today...@Paul_Casey & @Simondyson77 are lookin good rockin spring 12 looks #Masters //pic.twitter.com/GkmcX26S
@nikegolf Rockin limited edition Lunars, an ideal tee shot on 16 by @StewartCink played entirely over water #Masters //pic.twitter.com/dZu0ND4P
@nikegolf Blacking out half of his ball w/a sharpie, @simondyson77 is checking his roll on the #Masters greens //pic.twitter.com/wk1PN8FY
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf The Potenza II is here. Watch for it to hit our site soon. Here is a hand stamped and blued one. //pic.twitter.com/I0hDQhnf
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Straight from the Tour Van--here's our friend @GaryWoodland with his new alignment sticks //ow.ly/i/xRV6
@VokeyWedges PGA Tour star Nick Watney is also rocking the Vokey alignment sticks: //ow.ly/i/xRWK
@VokeyWedges Return of a BV classic: the 300 Series! Updated with SM4 grooves and a Vintage Copper finish: //ow.ly/a3wX2 cc @Titleist
@VokeyWedges Here's a look at the detailed embroidery on our new Augusta-inspired cubic mesh hat //yfrog.com/ocp07vbej
APRIL 2
Hunter Mahan
@HunterMahan Thank you @PingTour for everyone's hard work in giving my the best product in the game! The nome strikes again!
Ping Golf
@PingTour Hot off a win yesterday, PING Pro @HunterMahan's clubs roll down Washington road on their way to Augusta National... //pic.twitter.com/AHy62lFq
Cobra Golf
@cobragolf Check out the new staff bag @ianjamespoulter & @RickieFowlerPGA will use at @the_masters ! //bit.ly/kS2twe //pic.twitter.com/WSctBVKa
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour Trailer is parked at Azalea and Washington this week in Augusta for the #Masters. Stop by and say hello! //pic.twitter.com/tcHxcoJH
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: Trailers parked across Washington Road this week...just a short walk for KEEGAN over to the range! #MASTERS //pic.twitter.com/7OeHX2Ky
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: Keegan and his caddie are in early this morning to dial in some fresh wedges for the week. #MASTERS //pic.twitter.com/56B7SGzA
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: just finishing up the #STJOHNS Red/Black/White paint job on Keegan's fresh wedges for the week. #MASTERS //pic.twitter.com/0hYgETlX
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: @Keegan_Bradley, I think I know who this bag belongs to. #familyproud //yfrog.com/h3a6enyyj
@CGSrixonTour End of our day in Augusta. RECAP: Lofts/Lies & Wedges for Keegan, #Mashie for Larry Mize, and a #Classic driver for Ben Crenshaw. #Masters
Cristie Kerr
@CKGolferChic Long time no tweet! I'm at my annual Lacoste shoot! Drinking my favorite water!!! Only smartwater! //pic.twitter.com/ThQE0ZWO
@CKGolferChic More pics! More outfits to come...@lacoste for the spring photo shoot @laquintaresort //pic.twitter.com/resTC6Po
@CKGolferChic Checkout the new @poweradezero with me on set for the @lacoste shoot. And yes my tan is sooo bad! Working on it! //pic.twitter.com/fDwPcRZV
Puma Golf
@PUMAGolf Have you checked out what looks @RickieFowlerPGA will be rocking for @The_Masters ? //bit.ly/H9uuYe //pic.twitter.com/Jk7gQ0aJ
adidas Golf
@adidasGolf Very exciting RT @GolfDad: Augusta Samba Golf Shoe.....stoked @adidasgolf //bit.ly/HbUwIJ
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf The Potenza II is here. Watch for it to hit our site soon. Here is a hand stamped and blued one. //pic.twitter.com/I0hDQhnf
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Tour Rep Ben adding 1 deg of loft to PC's VR Pro LTD 3-wood to hit it higher w/more draw at The #Masters //pic.twitter.com/oYlsSUTU
@nikegolf Adjusting the loft on @paul_casey's Method for a perfect roll at Augusta National #Masters //pic.twitter.com/BDE21LjV
@nikegolf One of the first off today, @TigerWoods hit a solid shot off the 12th tee, 1 of the toughest Par 3s in golf //pic.twitter.com/aQyHWmJu
@nikegolf Going off after TW, @Kevin_Chappell bombed his VR_S driver nearly 300yds on the Par 4 14th #Masters //pic.twitter.com/QU84WPA5
Titleist
@Titleist .@HunterMahan (Pro V1x), Sun Young Yoo (Pro V1) lead 4-win week for Titleist golf ball players //bit.ly/HalqUO #teamtitleist
@Titleist Scott Stallings made an early stop this morning at the Titleist Tour Van across Washington Rd. //twitpic.com/94rzn2 @stallingsgolf
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Special hosel stampings on @StallingsGolf 's wedges. Multiple meanings for him: //ow.ly/i/xKTZ
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] Staffers receive special edition "Season Opener" hats, headcovers, bags @The_Masters. Here's the putter cover //pic.twitter.com/H483d0H8
@TaylorMadeGolf Like them? RT @levnaginsky: Check out the new @TaylorMadeGolf "Season Opener" bags TM staffers are sporting at Augusta //twitpic.com/94uh41
@TaylorMadeGolf [PHOTO] @Y_E_Yang having new set of Tour Preferred MC irons (6-PW) made for @The_Masters. Fresh grooves for Augusta! //pic.twitter.com/yBXOnMhu
Elena Robles
@lanigolf3 One of my new @pukkaheadwear designs what do y'all think?? #beoriginal :-) //pic.twitter.com/aWckiBK
Pukka Headwear
@pukkaheadwear RT "@lanigolf3 Xmas came early :-) my last 3 hat designs #BeOriginal @pukkaheadwear" //pic.twitter.com/bG8TWOGu
@pukkaheadwear New Custom Hat order in for @bjohnston_golf //pic.twitter.com/gdYW2X32 Thanks for sharing Brittany! #BeOriginal
@pukkaheadwear Looking good in your custom Pukka cap @bjohnston_golf //pic.twitter.com/yeKZcgTS ! Thanks for sharing & best of luck to you this year! #BeOriginal
Callaway Golf Europe
@CallawayTourSpy He may not be at #TheMasters this week but he's certainly feeling the green! x2 diff finish @odysseygolf BSTD#1 Wide //pic.twitter.com/M0PSsiIr
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope Congratulations to the Sicilian Open winner who used Titleist 712 MB irons, 910 D3 driver, & 910 fairway/hybrid metals en route to victory.