NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, August 6-12, 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 August 6-12, featuring Rickie Fowler, Nicole Hage, Jonathan Byrd and more:
AUGUST 12
Titleist on Tour
@TitleistonTour Another record-breaking major championship for @McIlroyRory and another win for #TeamTitleist. Congratulations Rory. Well played. World#1.
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Time to make some gold wedges! Congrats to @McIlroyRory on your 8 shot victory @PGAChampionship ! #InVokeWeTrust
@VokeyWedges WITB for @PGAChampionship winner @McIlroyRory -Vokey SM4 Oil Can 46.08, 54.08, 60.04; ProjX 6.5 shafts, GP MCC Yellow grips, stamped 'RORS'
@VokeyWedges Congrats to Vokey loyalists @JasonDufner , @ZachJohnsonPGA and @webbsimpson1 for qualifying for this year's Ryder Cup Team. #TeamUSA
FootJoy
@FootJoy In final group, @McIlroyRory chooses FJ Sport and Pure Touch Ltd, @bovanpelt in XPS-1 and StaSof. #FJtheMarkofaPlayer
@FootJoy Proud to say all four major winners this year chose FootJoy golf shoes and three wore FJ gloves! #FJtheMarkofaPlayer
Titleist
@Titleist Congrats to 2012 #PGAChamp winner @McIlroyRory! What's in Rory's bag? Pro V1x, new 913D3 driver, MB(712) irons & more… //www.titleist.com/players/1352/Rory-McIlroy.aspx
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep Big well done to @Chris3Wood on his first win in Thailand...About time!! #winnersplaytruetemper #PXBlack
Aron Price
@aronpricePGA Used a belly putter today for the 2nd time ever. Didnt miss a putt inside 10 feet. been missing about 4-5 a round. #legalcheating
@aronpricePGA Can't get too excited though. Putted great when I switched to the @ScottyCameron GoLo normal sized putter in the last round of mexico
AUGUST 11
Logan Lee
@MyPGA_Logan Bubba's caddies shoes #American #PGAChamp //pic.twitter.com/3wHd1xk4
Ion Loop
@IonLoop The always colorful #pgapro Miguel Angel Jimenez fires a first round 3 under par with a #IonLoop Spain flag bracelet! //ow.ly/cTmFo
Josh Teater
@jteater12 First set of clubs 1992. Road to the @PGATOUR began. #dork #glasses //lockerz.com/s/233581790
Kris Tamulis
@kktamulis “@DeeDAlessio: @Kstupples what are they saying? I'm gonna say with my 34 putts with the belly putter yesterday, it's not an advantage me 2!!
Diana D'Alessio
@DeeDAlessio @Kstupples Honestly, even though it's anchored, still easy to push and pull putts. Came with ease for me yesterday.
AUGUST 10
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour Worth noting @PatPerezGolf (-5, T2) is using a new Ghost Spider prototype putter this week @PGAChampionship. So far, a seriously good switch
Titleist
@Titleist Official golf ball count at the #PGAChamp: Titleist = 92 Nearest Competitor = 21 #TournamentTimeIsTitleistTime
Adams Golf
@AdamsGolfInc Old school RT @2TechLiteracy Guys, I have a 10 year old 9.5 degree Redline driver in my bag and an original tight lies 2 wood, love them!”
Edel Golf
@EDELgolf SF! //pic.twitter.com/107DDSiz
Mizuno Golf
@Golf_Mizuno New RetroFlex Pro glove. Win it before it hits stores! //bit.ly/QjcGd7 //pic.twitter.com/PiyzDVYz
Kevin Streelman
@Streels54 Ooohhhhhh yeahhhh //pic.twitter.com/Lws5Wlfl
Keith Sorianoo, PGA
@PGASoriano Working on customizing my wedges.... Reminders. //pic.twitter.com/Pj3lcWPM
@PGASoriano Stamping kit + wedges = golf pro reminders //instagr.am/p/OKPmE3PaNK/
Jeehae Lee
@jeehaeda Either they ran out of femal mannequins or the @LPGA now has a line of pink golf dresses for men. #hot //pic.twitter.com/Y6HSkoV2
AUGUST 9
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf 1995: Callaway Big Bertha Warbird stainless steel driver (195cc) and fairway woods are introduced. #ThrowbackThursday //instagr.am/p/OH4Iu-l7Dz/
Edel Golf
@EDELgolf Multi-functional shag bag! //pic.twitter.com/czQ3pOLm
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour Leftover @PGAChampionship - irons @DJohnsonPGA to test at Greensboro have special edition @TrueTemperGolf USA shafts //pic.twitter.com/WFBvXrL8
Sara 'No H' Brown
@SaraBrownGolf If you're comin out to the South Bend tourney be sure to bring your 20 bucks cash...Momma B is selling "No-H" hats //pic.twitter.com/MigTf1OE
Briana Vega
@BriVega “@NicoleSmithGolf: @GirlyGolfer Thank you for the amazing putter cover design with my @pukkainc NS logo. //pic.twitter.com/7r2qmjTt” LOVE
Sue Kim
@TheSueKim How I Mark my Titleist Pro V1 @TFJgolfgirl //twitpic.com/ahgc77
Nicole Noelle Smith
@NicoleSmithGolf Thank You @Golf4Her_LLC for my amazing watch!!! Cannot wait to wear it everywhere! thank you @ristwatch #LoveIt //pic.twitter.com/xCFyk4gB
G/Fore
@getgfore G/FORE friend Tom showing some more glove love at Liberty National. //fb.me/1Rsh9Qw3e
Jones Sports Company
@JonesSportsCo Jones Sighting! Rich Beem's caddy and Jones Tour Bag awaiting Beemer on the range at the PGA Championship.... //fb.me/2alaE6dFC
Jonathan Byrd
@JByrdpga Rockin the kentwool orange socks and orange polo shirt today! Go Tigers!!! //lockerz.com/s/232848987
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour TMaG staff player @MAYBSTER talking MC iron. //pic.twitter.com/1Ljv2e0l
@TaylorMadeTour TMaG staff player Peter Lawrie and his R11S. //pic.twitter.com/c2lW5omW
Roger Cleveland
@RogerCleveland Rushed out a new X Utility Prototype to Callaway @WebDotComTour staffer John Chin yesterday. //pic.twitter.com/P6nMNyv4
Greg Norman
@gregnormanstyle Look at what @JohnSendenGolf is sporting this weekend @pgachampionship. What is your favorite @gregnormanstyle look? //pic.twitter.com/3wc8KZe9
Sports Marketing Surveys
@SMSInc_On_Tour 46.8% of players competing in the Glenmuir Club Professional Championships did not have a 3 iron in their bag.
@SMSInc_On_Tour 11.5% of players competing in the Glenmuir Club Professional Championships used a belly or long putter. #pga
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf Sky Sports Pundit Alan McInally collecting his New MM Tour Black 11 Degree driver from Tour Technician David Cox //pic.twitter.com/IzwgcSPK
@JohnLettersGolf Ben Ball from @telegraphsport collecting his 3 Custom MM Grind Wedges for his Hole In One at the 2nd @BritishPar3 //pic.twitter.com/fd0vpJMJ
AUGUST 8
Roger Cleveland
@RogerCleveland RT @phillymickster: Sorry @jtimberlake, @RogerCleveland is the new king of bringing sexy back!! //pic.twitter.com/7UFq1p4o
Davis Love III
@Love3d Keeping busy w/ interviews after the practice round today at the @PGAChampionship, check out the bags! //pic.twitter.com/dAUHHqTA
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf New project we're working on for Phil (pre-finish & pre-weights). //pic.twitter.com/b94BMTj3
Ashworth Golf
@AshworthGolf Want to wear what the pros wear? Here's the official scripting for @JustinRose99 at the 2012 @PGAChampionship #PGAChamp //pic.twitter.com/6nOQN5Q9
@AshworthGolf Ryan Palmer's official look at this year's @PGAChampionship #PGAChamp //pic.twitter.com/UHjC9taw
@AshworthGolf An inside look at what Sean O'Hair will be wearing for the 2012 @PGAChampionship #PGAChamp //pic.twitter.com/Wqk26w8n
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Drummer Nicko McBrain & the @IronMaiden crew came by Callaway HQ for a fitting today. Who knew rock stars had game? //pic.twitter.com/PKgkFRCj
@CallawayGolf .@plarrazabal crushing his #RAZRFit all around the Ocean Course during today's practice round. //instagr.am/p/OFQC8gF7Bv/ #PGAChamp
Bettinardi Golf
@BettinardiGolf Bettinardi's Limited Edition 2012 PGA Championship Putter! Here is a picture of the sole and headcover. //fb.me/1U4y8uqL9
@BettinardiGolf Bettinardi's Limited Edition 2012 PGA Championship Putter! Here is a picture of the face. //fb.me/196vvzllK
@BettinardiGolf Bettinardi's Limited Edition 2012 PGA Championship Putter! Here is a picture of the pocket. //fb.me/1PbEBlgSq
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf Matera weldneck centershaft. //pic.twitter.com/Dlcurk1V
@PirettiGolf Heading to a lefty PGA player. //pic.twitter.com/GGKIpPhc
Nicole Hage
@NicoleHage New putter Shaft I'm working on putting in the bag in the next few weeks! @MatrixShafts it's so pretty feels amazing! //pic.twitter.com/qqhu9muj
@NicoleHage My sweet new @PlayersTowel ! Thank u Pat and Caroline! //pic.twitter.com/QLzkzk8T
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Loft and lie check. Making sure @stewartcink's VR_S 5 iron is 27 deg loft & 63 deg lie. Check. #PGAChamp //twitpic.com/agxr4k
@nikegolf After switching to a Method 001 on Sunday & shooting a 63, @CA_Schwartzel has it in the bag for #PGAChamp. //twitpic.com/ah0klc
Dustin Johnson
@DJohnsonPGA Just got word that my new @TaylorMadeGolf @adidasGolf hats came in!!!! Look out for buying info coming soon!! //pic.twitter.com/VwZmBKaR
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf We're proud to be No. 1 Driver @PGAChampionship for 11 years and counting. That's MAJOR #DriverLove on Kiawah Island //bit.ly/RyBX8O
@TaylorMadeGolf Take a CLOSE look inside @JustinRose99 bag on Wednesday morning at the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island #WITB //instagr.am/p/OEfYDRyO_v/
adidas Golf
@adidasGolf Be on the look out for Sergio this week with his exclusive adidas @PGAChampionship staff bag #3StripesGolf #PGAChamp //instagr.am/p/OE4ilUSO_p/
KBS Tour Shafts
@KBSShafts Kim replacing KBS Tour labels #PGAChampionship //pic.twitter.com/3IAIgYuq
Paula Creamer
@ThePCreamer: New golf bag!!!! Happy girl //instagr.am/p/OFvdwSJpXC/
Titleist Canada
@TitleistCA 2012 Canadian Men's Amateur Ball Count Titleist: 218 Nearest Competitor: 13 #1 across all major equipment categories. #TeamTitleist
Brittany Johnston
@bjohnston_golf: Today's outfit...thanks @Golf4Her_LLC @pukkainc @kentwool @nivo !!! #lookgoodplaygood //pic.twitter.com/uCq3jIIT
Ping Tour Europe
@PINGTourEurope RT @simonlee11: Tested the Nome putter this avo. Amazing look and has such a great feel. Great putter!! @PINGTourEurope //pic.twitter.com/70pBPgBt
Kirby Dreher
@kirbydreher New toy! Thanks @PingTour !! Love love love it! //pic.twitter.com/3PTG7MlK
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf Master Model Black irons in the bag of Sky Sports Pundit Alan McInally at British Par 3 Championship //pic.twitter.com/X1a4o8Ey
@JohnLettersGolf Bobby Davro with his 2 caddies and his new Master Model Satin Irons and Tour Black wedges //pic.twitter.com/CdTo2R5P
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Most likely yes RT @jeffharveyart: I'm 6'7" and never been fitted for clubs. can't get past high 80's. Will that get me over the hump?
@HankDHaney I think they r going to make anchoring illegal RT @CIIdealer: your thoughts on belly/long putters?
AUGUST 7
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf Tour Rep Johnny Thompson working some #PutterMagic today when last year's #PGAChamp winning putter head snapped off. //pic.twitter.com/72RN7PZx
@odysseygolf Check out Ernie's gift for winning The Open Championship: A gold-plated replica of his White Hot XG1 belly putter! //pic.twitter.com/10XcTdm2
@odysseygolf Odyssey owns the weekend, Mickelson puts a new putter in play and more, in this week's Odyssey Tour Blog: //bit.ly/OWUfOq
Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf Every adjustment matters. Our Tour Reps are working their magic on the Tour Trailer at the #PGAChamp. //instagr.am/p/OCvTrXl7Hs/
Ben Kohles
@knohles Now it's official...wahoowa //pic.twitter.com/G9NPR2wq
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour VJ with Motore Speeder #PGA //pic.twitter.com/PPpQqaPp
Rickie Fowler
@RickieFowlerPGA This is how precise the US Open Champ is @webbsimpson1 #halfdegrees //lockerz.com/s/232196085
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Range time. @stewartcink deciding which of his long irons to go with this week to battle The Ocean Course. //twitpic.com/agogbo
@nikegolf Greatness awaits. #findgreatness //pic.twitter.com/oOCl1uis
Kevin Streelman
@Streels54 New Toy and Training Tool :) #buckets #improving //www.dreamgreen.com //pic.twitter.com/GToONZTB
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour MAJOR FACT: There have been 25 Majors won with Cleveland Wedges...will this week be number 26? #PGA2012 #KIAWAH
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: @PGATOUR winner Ted Potter in the trailer getting a back-up driver. This will be his #PGACHAMPIONSHIP debut! //pic.twitter.com/bACTG2j3
Jofit
@4allbyjofit Looking cool in Baja Blue and pebble print skorts from the Jofit Cyprus Collection.... //fb.me/1CwLD8muH
Nick Faldo
@NickFaldo006 My new brand Claret & Green and new company logo...stay tuned for more! #springcollection13 //yfrog.com/h2jmjyuj
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Scotty head cover at the PGA. #PGAChampionship //pic.twitter.com/5fJeIhZE
@FujikuraOnTour Bill Haas with the Motore Speeder 7.2 //pic.twitter.com/YCdNCWoZ
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf Tour Technician Kev Ludkin regripping cricket legend Gordon Greenidge clubs //pic.twitter.com/3u6r6mKV
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope Take a look at the putter cover Cameron users will collect this week at the PGA!! #scottycameron //pic.twitter.com/mZXtj1GQ
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Fine-tuning the sticks. Re-gripping a VR Pro 60 deg wedge for @petterswede #PGAChamp //twitpic.com/agjqji
Nike Golf Europe
@NikeGolfEU A bag full of Nike weapons waiting on the US Tour truck for @Paul_Casey to take on #PGAChampionship //pic.twitter.com/piqvu4DU
Mizuno Golf Europe
@MizunoGolf_News Take a look at the first pictures of our new JPX825 series due out in September. //goo.gl/JubPx.
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Don't start or end up w blades RT @equinton1: a pro told me to start my 13 yr old out with blades . Any advice ?
AUGUST 6
Paul Azinger
@PaulAzinger 3 of last 4 majors won with belly putter. QUESTION Did any of them lead at any point during the final round? Answer: NO All were in finished
@PaulAzinger Prediction: Every player in the top 7 including the winner will use a belly putter. 3 players rounding out top 10 will use long putters
James Nitties
@Nitties23 Wonder which belly putter is going to win this week?... #tigerspoiler
Ian Poulter
@IanJamesPoulter My new @cobragolf golf bag for this weeks USPGA. I'm liking the all navy bag. //instagr.am/p/OAThXxRyEM/
Charlie Tour (TaylorMade)
@CharlieTour Monday equipment tweaks @PGAChampionship - @JustinRose99 testing 8* R11S driver, Chez Reavie rolling new Ghost Spider S putter #TourNotes
@CharlieTour Visual of Chez Reavie testing with @TaylorMadeGolf PGA Tour putter rep Shawn Mullin on new Ghost Spider S Monday at PGA //pic.twitter.com/E1s1Ubok
Edel Golf
@EDELgolf Las Vegas show here we come......20th-22nd!! //pic.twitter.com/4d6toxLJ
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Perfecting the scoring club. Re-shafting & re-gripping @Paul_Casey's VR Pro Combo pitching wedge. #PGAChamp //twitpic.com/agak8y
@nikegolf Fixin flatsticks. Prototype Methods being gripped for athletes to test drive on the Ocean Course. #PGAChamp //twitpic.com/ag5wkd
@nikegolf Nothin like new sticks. The Tour Van is building up a new VR Pro/VR_S iron set for @petterswede #PGAChamp //twitpic.com/ag7pu0
@nikegolf Custom tees and sweats. Nike Athletes get their personalized swag at #PGAChamp //pic.twitter.com/iLLJfjU0
@nikegolf Since Glover "stole" @Paul_Casey's backup VR Pro LTD last week, the Tour Van worked to build him a new one. //twitpic.com/agbd9l
@nikegolf Range session. @Paul_Casey spending time on the range, trying out his new backup VR Pro LE drivers. #PGAChamp //twitpic.com/agc854
Keegan Bradley
@Keegan_Bradley “@mr_wmccray: @CGSrixonTour @Keegan_Bradley when are they releasing the new ball you played with?”very soon!
Project X Golf
@ProjectXGolf Check out our new Ryder Cup inspired shafts Project X and DG Tour Issue. //bit.ly/Rc7fR1
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Did you know? At last week's WGC at Firestone, Vokey had 78 wedges in play. That's triple the nearest competitor. #InVokeWeTrust
Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: @PGA Club Professional Brian Cairns LOVES his Tour Yellow! Check out shafts and ferrules! #AWESOME #PGA2012 //pic.twitter.com/3E5tp40g
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: Vijay working his favorite drill on the range here at the PGA. Getting real hot, real quick! #sweat #PGA2012 //pic.twitter.com/k3Y3LXQY
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: A second look (from behind) of Vijay doing his shaft/umbrella drill. #PGA2012 #PastChampion //pic.twitter.com/RJyo5cdd
@CGSrixonTour PHOTO: an up-close look at Keegan's 588 Forged SW. It is a 54 bent to 52 with a little bounce ground in. #PGA2012 //pic.twitter.com/XkX4utwm
Nicole Hage
@NicoleHage @JasonDufner looky at what I got!!! #WDE //pic.twitter.com/nvNyHHdK
Ping Golf
@PingTour PING Pro Miguel Jimenez looked sharp this morning as he warmed up with his S56 irons! @PGAChampionship //instagr.am/p/N_qmTuBNhz/
TaylorMade Golf
@TaylorMadeGolf FIRST LOOK: Our Special Edition 2012 @PGAChampionship Commemorative Staff bag for the Ocean Course at Kiawah #PGAChamp //instagr.am/p/N_TXWlyO3K/
@TaylorMadeGolf Every TaylorMade Major logo has a story. The 2012 @PGAChampionship is no different. Here's the latest, decoded #Kiawah //pic.twitter.com/jysUiJPt
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope @TitleistEurope lots of product here on the range at Carden Park for our ambassadors #clubpros //pic.twitter.com/9Kv7nBLk
Srixon
@SrixonGolf Did you know that @Keegan_Bradley hit a 442 yard drive yesterday with a ZSTAR golf ball? #KeeganGoLOOONNNGGGGG