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A week's worth of tweets, April 2-8, 2012

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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.