NEWS
A week's worth of tweets, July 25-31, 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 July 25-31, featuring Stuart Appleby, Natalie Gulbis, Keegan Bradley and more:
JULY 31
Titleist
@Titleist Congrats to Pro V1x loyalist Yani Tseng on her 5th major and Titleist Brand Ambassador Scott Stallings (Pro V1x) on first PGA Tour victory.
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges Did you know: @gbrclassic champ @stallingsgolf uses four Vokey wedges? Here's his lineup: //yfrog.com/kfk8obpj
@VokeyWedges A meaningful wedge stamping for @gbrclassic champ @stallingsgolf //yfrog.com/kl9u9olj
@VokeyWedges Another win for Vokey Wedges! That's 15 wins this year on the PGA tour. #YearofDaVoke
Titleist on Tour
@TitleistonTour TeamTitleist! 9 of10 @ Greenbrier used ProV1/X; 8 had @Titleist equipment 2. Stallings Haas deJonge Tringale Walker Woodland Stanley Simpson
Mark Russo, PGA
@markrussopga Wore my "BV" belt buckle in style today! Only had a couple of people ask what it meant...they probably play Callaway. #davoke @VokeyWedges
Nike Golf
@nikegolf Congratulations to Nike athlete Simon Dyson on his awesome victory at the Irish Open, his 5th European Tour career win. Great work Dys!
Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep On my way to Akron for WGC, going to be a great week..we are launching a new shaft called PX Black, should rise some eyebrows! Keep u posted
Stewart Cink
@stewartcink I need to clean out my travel backpack more often. Just found my Masters player badge from 2006 in there.
John Parry
@johnparry17 In a good position for a solid tilt today. Liking my new @PingTour sticks.
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Different top lines for one RT @baldjoe: the R11 irons look alot like the cb's except for red weight. What's the difference in them?
@HankDHaney 50, 54, 58 or 50, 56 RT @rapalanlord: @HankDHaney new PW is 45 degrees. Have 52 and 56 already. Add 48 bad idea?
@HankDHaney Yes and an adjustable one RT @drunkenkyle: nasty slice. I'm 6'7'' longer driver????
@HankDHaney Let the pro advise u RT @TKGator7: @HankDHaney Clubs 11 yr old knockoffs but starting first real lessons so should I wait to get new set?
@HankDHaney The shafts r steel they look graphite RT @ArabKnight72:How come only Stricker, that I know of, is playing with graphites on his irons?
@HankDHaney Yes RT @PHParton: driver is my worst club, slice it. every club is stiff shaft but my driver (regular), could this be part of the problem?
JULY 30
Josh Teater
@jteater12 My buddy is here this week and is sporting this lid. Gotta be the best lid ever //lockerz.com/s/125184082
V.J. Trolio, PGA
@VTROLIO Alright, FJ Cooling shirt definitely doesn't make you hotter. Good purchase for those who are worried about Sun exposure.
Sligo Wear
@sligowear O'Brien Sweater Fall 2011 Collection //ow.ly/i/f3X2
Lynn Blake, PGA
@LynnBlakeGolf Personal putting practice! //lockerz.com/s/125178117
Pablo Larrazabal
@plarrazabal Getting ready for USA... Something missing? Who knows... //yfrog.com/kixp7ipj
@plarrazabal Golf clubs ready to go...
Maria Hjorth
@mariahjorth Another frustrating day with the flat iron. I am playing well so I have to be patient and let it happen! One (cont) //tl.gd/c24fr0
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Not much RT @shaunylw: how do you feel about playing a ball for more than 18 holes? Prov1 36 holes on it, am I losing anything doing so?
@HankDHaney Depends on your swing RT @Alan_Tolman: @HankDHaney my clubs that I use are 10yrs old ping isi. How much am I losing not playing newer clubs
@HankDHaney Both great RT @MGCary12:I have both the R11 and Superfast 3Woods...which is better for a single digit handicap? personal preference?
@HankDHaney Get fitted and demo RT @dtlang: @HankDHaney - looking to buy some new irons - your thoughts on how to select best set?
@HankDHaney I like that RT @toddy080: @HankDHaney , at the moment I use 50, 56 & 60, I never use my 60. I want new wedges, could 52& 58 work? Thnx.
JULY 29
Scratch Golf
@scratch_golf Here is a sneak peak at a design that didn't make the cut. Unfortunately, the head did not pass our R&D testing. //fb.me/1686j0aZ9
John Letters Golf
@JohnLettersGolf What's in the box? yfrog.com/h4jtgnwsj
@JohnLettersGolf Shiny yfrog.com/keoparj
Karen Stupples
@Kstupples playing 2nd at 9 //yfrog.com/h6tkocj my @pukkaheadwear & @quagmiregolf gear :-)
@Kstupples tee shot at 5th //yfrog.com/h4hgonyj with my Taylor Made rescue
Peter Kostis
@peterjkostis The suit at USair that decided a golf bag can't weigh more than 50lb is an idiot!
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney I would rather the same RT @d_rizzy:my clubs are graphite shaft but am looking to buy a lob wedge. Should that be graphite as well or steel?
JULY 28
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges At today's @Titleist company tournament at Pinehurst, Vokey had 288 wedges in play. Next closest competitor: 0. #NoBrainer
Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf Slant neck Prototype. //lockerz.com/s/124562400
Kevin Burns
@kevinburnsgolf When you're shopping for a putter, make sure the length and lie angle fit your putting stance. It has to fit your eye and feel good as well.
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy 63 (-8) for Jeev Milkha Singh today in Ireland. Great round! WITB: RAZR Hawk 8.5º, RAZR X Forged irons, Odyssey Black Series Tour Design#4
@CallawayTourSpy @odysseygolf are again the #1 Putter, with 68 (45.3%) in play at the Irish Open (via @SMSInc_On_Tour)
Jeehae Lee
@jeehaeda I carried my own clubs for the first time since.... Spring, 2006! Thank goodness I brought my small carry bag!
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Soft ball new wedges clean hit RT @djhobyan: @HankDHaney I would like to get more spin on the ball. Any suggestions??
@HankDHaney 245 stiff, 280 extra stiff RT @PCAurand:at what distance with your driver should you consider going up a stiffness with your shaft?
@HankDHaney 250 RT @leakyp: @HankDHaney driver goes about 280. How far should 3 wood go?
JULY 27
Adam Hadwin
@ahadwingolf Alright, if a miracle doesn't happen tonight then this will be my bag tomorrow!Thanks @CallawayGolf //yfrog.com/gyxu5qnj
Kyle Thompson
@KyleThompsonPGA //yfrog.com/gznpfhoj //yfrog.com/ki36023997j Thanks @Titleist and @scottycameron for the back-up putter! Looks pure.
Sligo Wear
@sligowear @sligowear sending some gear to the Great One #99 @OfficialGretzky. Thanks 99! //yfrog.com/h247vhoj
SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters Customer service at SeeMore Putters! //fb.me/18T3j2c5r
Vicky Hurst
@TheVickyHurst Got my 3 iron in the bag this week. Im ready for carnoustie @RICOHWomensbrit.
Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy Quiet this morning on the green. Odyssey bags wondering where the sun has gone... //twitpic.com/5wjucf
Carling Coffing
@carlingcoffing I've had the same putter for 2 years and the stats look sketchy-time for a change??
Natalie Gulbis
@natalie_gulbis My cute Adidas clothes for the week //twitpic.com/5wofdo
Carly Booth
@CarlyBooth92 4 iron is going back in my bag, 24 degree rescue is out!
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Taylor Made's Henry Luna working fast and furious at The Greenbrier. //twitpic.com/5wpphd
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Darren Clarke switches to #140 Penta TP golf balls by TaylorMade to celebrate winning The 140th Open Championship! //twitpic.com/5wq86y
@TaylorMadeTour DYK....two of the last four majors have been won using Penta TP golf balls....just thought you should know.
@TaylorMadeTour This would make a nice Christmas present!! //twitpic.com/5wlqyg
@TaylorMadeTour UK RETAIL GOLF SHOPS: TaylorMade drivers are outselling its nearest competitor 2:1 with a whopping 37% value share (Golf Datatech May 2011)
@TaylorMadeTour 140th Open Championship: MORE players used TAYLORMADE drivers than Callaway, Ping, Nike, Cobra and Mizuno COMBINED!
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Not bad RT @moljord: @HankDHaney What do u think about the Fatso Super Stroke putter grip that Choi use?
@HankDHaney Stay with what u have RT @Cranders39: @HankDHaney use 2-pw and 52 and 56, should I go to 54 and 58? Huge fan! Thx!
JULY 26
Stuart Appleby
@StuartAppleby Callaway made 112 doz balls with the "apple-bee" logo on them but way too big for me to use, so their selling them this week at the G brier
@StuartAppleby Check out the am's all get Callaway bags with their names on then for tomorrow's pro am tomorrow.... Impressive look.. yfrog.com/h4w59npnj
Jason Gore
@JasonGore59 First time wearing these two things in almost 2 months!!! Yay!!! yfrog.com/kj4p9osj
Kendall Dye
@Kendall_Dye Any1 wanting 2 hire me 4 my artistic ability let me know. This is a professional sketch I did of my golf bag. //lockerz.com/s/123941276
Ping Golf
@PingTour The Anser Wedge was designed to accompany our current line of Anser Forged irons, which are made of soft 8620 steel.
@PingTour This Anser wedge features a reinforced cavity design and stabilizing bar. bit.ly/qNySB5
@PingTour The versatile sole design allows for the golfer to play a variety of shots from almost any lie bit.ly/oSgpYL
@PingTour Carried over from the Anser Forged Iron you’ll find a tungsten toe weight, which helps optimize the MOI. bit.ly/mWuf61
@PingTour The longer hosel design counterbalances the toe weight, pulls the CG forward and helps provide a more penetrating trajectory.
@PingTour The Anser wedge will be offered stock with the DG Spinner shaft and in 50°, 52°, 54°, 56°, 58° and 60°.
@PingTour A new feature to our G20 iron is the multi-material badge found in the back cavity of the iron. bit.ly/r4Frqx
@PingTour Our G20 iron can benefit any type of golfer regardless of their handicap. bit.ly/ortXWn
@PingTour Our multi-material badge helps provide a solid feel and sound while enhancing distance control.
@PingTour Our G20 irons have been custom engineered to provide you with very consistent distance gapping throughout the entire set.
@PingTour When designing the G20 driver we decided to use a new titanium (Ti 8-1-1), which has a higher strength to weight ratio.
@PingTour The G20 driver will feature a slightly larger head profile and a higher MOI for increased forgiveness. bit.ly/nVIkOS
@PingTour An aerodynamic head shape is important. But it’s only one part of our balanced approach when we designed the G20 Driver
@PingTour Although some drivers are trending towards the premise that lighter is better, you won’t find this trend continuing with G20.
@PingTour Through research we’ve solidified a different design philosophy that can yield higher ball speeds & a tighter dispersion pattern.
Ricky Barnes
@RealRickyBarnes Just got to the Greenbrier!! Awesome Spot. But Clubs got stolen out of the Trunk at my outing in Chicago yesterday. New Sticks this week!
FlightScope Golf
@flightscopegolf FlightScope X2's in action at Carnousie for the Women's British Open this week.
Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour Callaway Joey having a bite for lunch while sporting our new Fujikura shop shirt. //twitpic.com/5w7hkj
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour To celebrate his win at The 140th Open Championship, TaylorMade has provided Darren Clarke with a special edition... //fb.me/sr5xT6Lp
@TaylorMadeTour Darren Clarke's TP Penta ball, the number for this week at the Irish Open.... #pentamajorwin //twitpic.com/5w3j73
@TaylorMadeTour DC just on his way Fishing with his adidas sunglasses.... //twitpic.com/5w7e9s
@TaylorMadeTour Well it is Killarney golf and FISHING club!! //twitpic.com/5w6ing
MiC Sportswear
@MiCSPORTSWEAR Paige Mackenzie will be sporting MiC FALL COLLECTION at CME Titleholders event! CONGRATS PAIGE! @ShiShiPutter @GolfTodayNW @ClevelandGolf
Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope 712 testing on the range at Killarney with Ross Fisher. //yfrog.com/kecs1hcj
Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney Very good RT @parcar55: @HankDHaney What do U think of Tietlist 909h driver? Thx!!
@HankDHaney Depends how far u hit it RT @natschgolf: play with regular flex graphite shafts. could I benefit from a switch to steel/stiff shaft
@HankDHaney Good but no way RT @nickkarakochuk: My buddy is convinced a belly putter will shave ~10 strokes off his score, what do you think of them?
@HankDHaney 52, 56, 60 RT @zddayne: @HankDHaney hit sw 120 and pw 150. What degree wedges should I get?
@HankDHaney Not the equipments fault RT @_KanyeEast_: @HankDHaney do you believe it's time for tiger to make an equipment change?
@HankDHaney Get hybrids RT @leckie_ryan: @HankDHaney tips on hitting long irons higher?
@HankDHaney All personal preference RT @djdonof: @HankDHaney What's the best blade putter $ for $ on the market?
@HankDHaney Get hybrids RT @leckie_ryan: @HankDHaney tips on hitting long irons higher?
@HankDHaney All personal preference RT @djdonof: @HankDHaney What's the best blade putter $ for $ on the market?
@HankDHaney I like it, open the face and hit it like a bunker shot RT @johnloconte: What do you think about a 9 iron for a long green side bunker shot?
@HankDHaney Depends on the loft and your speed but 85 is good RT @amrammel: @HankDHaney just got a Vokey LW and hitting it 85 yards. Is this average?
@HankDHaney 56*RT @07BLACKBMW: Just purchased 52/60 Callaway Jaws wedges. I had 54/58 Ping Tour-W's before. should i get a 56 Callaway to match
@HankDHaney Yes at least 1 RT @RJBOLEN: @HankDHaney do you recommend hybrids to all amatuers? my 2i is a paper weight but i hit my 3i and 4i decent.
@HankDHaney Yes but it will also take 2* of bounce off the club butbit should be fine RT @sweetswing1: Is it ok to bend a 56 to a 54?
@HankDHaney 52* RT @wdmslp: @HankDHaney I can't find a club for distance between 85-100 yards, I'm short with sw, and long with pw, any advice?
@HankDHaney Same except on long bunker shots RT @puge_pete: @HankDHaney which wedge are you using for sandwedge then, i use my 58
@HankDHaney No u don't need the gaps to be that small RT @Karmacausey: @HankDHaney I have 52 54 56 58! Is this a good combo????
@HankDHaney Got to get a new one RT @jwidez: I lost my 56 on the course.. Is it possible to play choked up 46PW and 60 or should I get new one quick
JULY 25
TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour Someone has left something behind!! //twitpic.com/5voc26
@TaylorMadeTour Waiting for Mr Clarke to sign some R11 heads and flags!!! #sharpiepenneeded //twitpic.com/5vn2g8
@TaylorMadeTour A very happy Darren Clarke.... //twitpic.com/5voku9
@TaylorMadeTour Darren and Tour Rep Mark James who looks after his equipment in Europe. #TheButler //twitpic.com/5vp3f6
@TaylorMadeTour Many, many congrats to TaylorMade, adidas & Ashworth staffer, Sean O'Hair, on his win yesterday at the RBC... //fb.me/18kvIKPQ3
@TaylorMadeTour Sean O'Hair WITB: R11 9° Driver, Burner & r7 fairways, Rescue 11 21°, MB 4-PW, xFT 52°& 60°, Penta TP, Ashworth apparel, TOUR360 4.0 shoes
Ricky Barnes
@RealRickyBarnes Seriously!!! Clubs got stolen out of car after my outing today, filed a report got fingerprinted(1st ever), baby due in 8 days, Greenbrier!
Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf Staff Pro Alex Noren used a Black Series i #1 Putter during his win at the Nordea Masters. Nice work Alex!
@odysseygolf @odysseygolf leads all putter manufacturers with 38 worldwide wins this year.
Keegan Bradley
@Keegan_Bradley Getting my irons check by @ClevelandGolf. Fun week last week. Onto the greenbrier. #USA #norough #birdies yfrog.com/kh31gvgj
@Keegan_Bradley New wedges Celtic green! yfrog.com/gyl1pzij
SMS Inc.
@SMSInc_On_Tour Alex Noren became the 8th European Tour winner this season to leave a 3 iron out of his bag.
Beatriz Recari
@BeatrizRecari for those of you who followed my sunday's nightmare, i finally got my clubs this morning and was able play this morning at Carnoustie!
Sandra Gal
@TheSandraGal My clubs and me got to Carnoustie safely. Special place. #BritishOpen #lastmajoroftheyear
Nike Golf
@nikegolf AK drains a putt with his Nike Method to win a $15K skin @TelusWorldSkins //twitpic.com/5vscs9
@nikegolf Nike Athlete @Paul_Casey striking his VR Pro irons well @TelusWorldSkins today //twitpic.com/5vs0px