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A week's worth of tweets, October 10-16, 2011

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A week's worth of tweets, October 10-16, 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 October 10-16, featuring Hunter Mahan, Amelia Lewis, Graeme McDowell and more:

OCTOBER 16
Titleist

@Titleist   Congrats to Titleist Brand Ambassador @BenCraneGolf on @McGladreyClssc victory, the 31st win for Titleist golf ball players on '11 @PGATour.

Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour   Kokrak's @NationwideTour triumph marks the 1st Win for the new #588Forged Wedges! Jason used a 52, 56, & 60 in winning by 7 shots.

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges   Another win for Vokey Wedges! Congrats to @bencranegolf for winning the @McGladreyClssc ! #yearofDaVoke continues.

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney   Just regripped all my clubs w Pure Grips, best grips i have ever seen RT @GO_do u tinker w your own clubs or do u have techs do it for u?

OCTOBER 15
Stephanie Connelly

@S_L_Connelly   This is how you make the best of time at work... //lockerz.com/s/147405306

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney   Yes, 9.5-10.5 RT @wallen007: swing speed with driver is between 105-110, have 9.5 degree seem ok to you?

@HankDHaney   Pros switch wedges at least twice a year RT @JimSempleSales:I've used a brilliant Tom Watson 58 deg Cobalt for 20yrs, any Pros still use 1?

@HankDHaney   Using mallet now RT @IzzyMercado400m: What's your choice of putter... blade or mallet?

@HankDHaney   They swing so fast RT @MyMakingCents:why do pros use 7 and 8 degree lofts on drivers? I drive it fine and lose distance with less loft!?

@HankDHaney   Spider belly putter RT @kbritton1183: got a $200 gift card to Golf galaxy. what should i get? have R11

OCTOBER 14
Nike Golf

@nikegolf   Before and after...VR Pro Wedges - fresh out of the oven for @F_Molinari //twitpic.com/70cn9x //twitpic.com/70cngr

@nikegolf   The green...the one place @StephenCurry30 won't be droppin 3's. Check out Steph's new Method Core putter //twitpic.com/709yms

Chris Carnahan
@Carnahangolf   @JonesGolfBags still drool every time I see this vintage Oregon bag!Look forward to seeing the Jones back on the links //twitter.com/Carnahangolf/status/124942286562930688/photo/1

Amelia Lewis
@TheAmeliaLewis   “@terry_steer: @TheAmeliaLewis what putter are you using, Amelia?” > currently the odyssey white ice #2

@TheAmeliaLewis   Practicing with my beautiful new @Titleist clubs! Thank u @TFJgolfgirl! pic.twitter.com/qy6LgoxB

Joe Ogilvie
@ogilviej   It's not cheating if the rules say it is legal is it??? //lockerz.com/s/147033738

Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour   After only 3 events, there are now more #588Forged wedges in play on the PGATour than any other Cleveland model! #itworks #feelsgood #sosoft

Mike Brown, PGA
@MikeBrown_PGA   Still trying to search out those new #Ashworth shoes I saw at the PGA Show. White base, black saddle, spikeless. HELP!

Precision Putting Products
@precisionputtin   Just picked up some pro models from being black oxided, hype //yfrog.com/g0iykqxj

FootJoy
@FootJoy   Exclusive first look at Contour Casual from FootJoy //tinyurl.com/3mja3hd

@FootJoy   64% of the field @McGladreyClssc wearing FJ golf shoes. Closest competitor? 19%.

Sarah Hurwitch
@smhgolf   Golf Club Name #Fail lockerz.com/s/147016398

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour   The Open Champ loading up at TMaG HQ before a road trip...balls-check, gloves-check, Claret Jug-check .... //twitter.com/TaylorMadeTour/status/124827613406564352/photo/1

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney   Switch it up and use different clubs RT @eamrein: u recommend 100 reps a day. what club would u use? iron? driver?

OCTOBER 13
TaylorMade Golf Europe

@TaylorMadeTour   “@GordonBlackwood: Apparently @TaylorMadeTour have a major backlog order for the belly putter?! #mustbepopular” Yes we do #ghost

Nike Golf
@nikegolf   Trying out a new Nike 3-wood at an ad shoot, AK crushes it 285! How far can you hit your 3-wood? //twitpic.com/6zumut

Titleist
@Titleist   In last week's victory, @RickieFowlerPGA adjusted his setup to include 4 @VokeyWedges. Read more here: //bit.ly/rhbiY3 #teamtitleist

OCTOBER 12
Nike Golf

@nikegolf   VR Pro Ltd drivers were sent to the Tour Van this week...wonder who will have it in the bag tomorrow twitpic.com/6zgm2s

Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour   It looks like Jerry Kelly is going to tee it with a bag full of #588Forged irons as well. MBs and new wedges! yfrog.com/oba2ctj

Hunter Mahan
@HunterMahan   “@BrysonSmith_: @HunterMahan what putter do you use?” @PingTour Anser... It's the best

@HunterMahan  “@CaptRummie: @HunterMahan what degree wedges do you use?” 54 and 59

Luke Donald
@LukeDonald   RT @xtour55 @LukeDonald went in to buy calloway, came out with these. *impressive yfrog.com/oek23xj Good choice!

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell   RT @ClevelandGolf Just a whole mess of new clubs in @davidtomsgolf bag right now! cot.ag/oZHqGK >>go Tigers! LSU colours in action.

Cheyenne Woods
@_MissWoods_   I've been carrying round this big ole golf umbrella all day thinking it was gonna rain. It has now become my cane...

OCTOBER 11
Cleveland Srixon

@CGSrixonTour   In the middle of getting a new paint job, we snapped a pic of G-MAC's (@Graeme_McDowell ) custom #588Forged wedge. yfrog.com/h8mr4azj

@CGSrixonTour   Cleveland Staffer David Toms (@davidtomsgolf ) will be rocking a bag full of #588Forged this week! yfrog.com/kkai1fqj yfrog.com/kknegopzj

Hunter Mahan
@HunterMahan   “@BMendee11: @HunterMahan favorite club in your bag??” my @PingTour G20 driver

@HunterMahan   “@Kerrymorrison3: @HunterMahan loft and shaft in your driver ??” @PingTour 10 degree 45in blacked out G20

Shane Lowry
@shanelowrygolf   Loving My new #Cleveland 588 wedges. A lot more spin than the old ones. //yfrog.com/nw2nuij

Titleist
@Titleist   Pics of new Titleist MB (712 Series) irons used by @RickieFowlerPGA in Korea Open win: twitpic.com/6yukje twitpic.com/6yukjd

Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope   Pablo's (Martin) new SM4 @VokeyWedges in the bag for Portugal Masters //yfrog.com/ntgjtpqj

Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI   Playing the new @taylormadegc Penta ball. I like the sound of it, and flight is nice and flat with the driver. //twitpic.com/6yw4la

@KIRKOGURI   @BlakeGrahamPGA I hit the current Penta longer. And like the softer feel as I don't mind higher flight

@KIRKOGURI   @BlakeGrahamPGA I believe that ball is designed for the high ball speed player who can compress it for more distance #thatisnotmeforsure

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges   Wedge testing with BdJ, Brendon de Jonge. Great guy and very solid wedge player. yfrog.com/j289121844j

Hugo Boss
@HugoBossGolf   Nick Watney lost his clubs on AA between JFK and Malpensa, so he played with rental set and still shot 62!!! #unbelievable

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour   Tour Rep Aaron Russell checking specs on Peter Hanson irons, or is he just checking SA lost in the rugby again!!! //twitpic.com/6yplgc

OCTOBER 10
Bill Ranson, PGA

@BillRansonGolf   My trick for the day, haha! //twitpic.com/6ydzes

Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf   @odysseygolf putters have now racked up 57 worldwide wins across the six major golf tours this season.

Simon Wilson
@pgatourshaftrep   On the range in Portugal working with Nike Athlete @F_Molinari on some new Project X shafts #Black yfrog.com/j2hd7ipj

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour   “@karlB81: Not a bad look ay boys?? @TaylorMadeTour #R11 yfrog.com/h0adliqj” Very good look Karl #R11

Callaway Golf
@CallawayGolf   @callawaygolf Staff Pro Ernie Els led the Frys.com Open field in greens hit with RAZR X Muscleback Irons.

Fujikura Composites
@FujikuraOnTour   Two Gloves testing new Callaway Razr Fit with Motore SPD 6.1 yfrog.com/h3j97bgpj

Maria Hernandez
@MariaHgolf   Iberia lost my clubs and they said it can take few days until I get them back!

Titleist
@Titleist   Eight events were played last week across the worldwide pro tours. Titleist golf ball players swept all 8 victories: //bit.ly/rku6oj

Cleveland Srixon
@CGSrixonTour   Players' new #588Forged irons awaiting them in boxes! #FUNDAY //yfrog.com/h7toiwlj

Hugo Boss
@HugoBossGolf   Mr Charly, legend of Hugo Boss HQ with some interesting wheels on his trolley! //yfrog.com/nzcxcalj

Chris Kelly
@chrisjkelly1   I have just seen my new putter. The radius classic 3. A stunningly nice looking putter. Hope it's not to expensive.. //yfrog.com/ocvwybj

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney   Test them out and get fit RT @CMFoster23: what is the best way to select new irons?

@HankDHaney   Great training aid RT @TomLloyd5: your opinion on a putting mirror to help eyeline, worth buying?

@HankDHaney   Freddie started that trend already RT @mcstello23:what do you think of the shoes Tiger wears now? Do you think they will trend on PGA?

@HankDHaney   Nike Method rolls better RT @AlexClark05:never understood why Tiger parted with Scotty Cameron after winning 13 majors. makes zero sense?

@HankDHaney   Very little RT @SnyderGeorge: do you think the golf shoes without spikes make a difference over the ones with spikes