Written by TG equipment editor on Tuesday 18 August 2009
Ladies European Tour player Rebecca Hudson has joined forces with Dubai apparel label Scorpio Golf, who will design personalised symbols and garments for the former Ladies English Open champion. Hudson, known as Becs, will wear the apparel which has been designed with a Bx logo to incorporate her nickname, the St George’s cross and the colours of the Union Jack flag. She...
Written by TG equipment editor on Friday 21 August 2009
World number eight Geoff Ogilvy has been practicing with new grooves ahead the rule change at the end of the year. The Australian wants to be ahead of the game when the new grooves come into place on January 1, 2010 and he believes they are going to suit players with a top notch short game. Speaking on Twitter, Ogilvy said: “[I’ve]...
Written by TG Features Writer on Monday 24 August 2009
You’ll have the chance to try hundreds of clubs at the Stadium Driving Range, Huddersfield, on from 10am to 5pm on Saturday 5 September. There’ll be a wide selection of drivers, fairways, hybrids, irons, wedges and putters and representatives from all the top manufacturers for you to get your hands on. As well as a full driving range, there’s also a brand new...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 28 August 2009
There’s a now a new way to show your support for your favourite football team, with a standbag emblazoned with their club badge and colours. Premier Licensing, which currently includes Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Everton, to coincide with the launch of the new season, and more club designs are set to follow soon. Each bag costs £119 and features seven pockets including a dry...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 28 August 2009
Leading US brand Bag Boy have made their innovative and award-winning travel cases available in the UK. The £99.99 Bag Boy T-10 travel cover is made of alliweather polyester and features a combination hard top/soft sided design that provides unmatched protection for today’s oversized clubs, while conveniently folding for easy storage. The heavy duty Anti-Burst Strapping System that and durable skid resistant PVC base...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 7 September 2009
We love Srixon balls on TG, and we know that you do too – and there’s some great news with regards to their massively popular AD333 offering. It’s now even better! In addition to having a great feel to it due to the soft cover, the new Srixon AD333 ball is longer than before due to the larger Energetic Gradient Growth core as well...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 10 September 2009
Lots of you will know that Golf Pride make brilliant golf grips – stylish, cool and stunningly effective in all sorts of weather conditions. But what you might not know is that in the last 40 Majors the company has racked up an impressive 33 victories, signalling a decade at the very top of the professional game. In fact, every one of the...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 15 September 2009
TaylorMade have strengthened their stable of top quality players with the addition of Walker Cup player Sam Hutsby. The 20-year-old has turned professional and pledged his future to the brand – and will immediately put TaylorMade’s new Penta TP ball into play. The Englishman will also use the R9 driver and fairway wood, as well as the Tour preferred irons. Ian Watts, Director...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009
It’s virtually impossible have a good golf swing and low handicap if your set up isn’t spot on and there’s a new product on the market that’s specifically designed to help you get it right. The one metre square Home Bay Indoor mat from Real Play demonstrates a square club face, correct ball position, correct hand position, squared shoulders, squared feet and...
Written by TG Features Writer on Thursday 24 September 2009
The ability to scramble well and save shots is integral if you want to save shots and lower your handicap and a new mat from Real Play. The one metre square mat demonstrates the optimum set up for a short chip, pitch and flop shot, including the club face, ball position, hand position, correct distance from the ball, shoulder position, varying stances and ideal...
Written by TG Features Writer on Friday 6 November 2009
The new Nike Crush golf ball is designed to help you hit it longer and straighter, but with a touch of precision too. The two-piece balls aims to help a wide range of swing speeds – that’s everyone! – hit the ball further thanks to the use of a low compression core. It also uses an optimized cover design to reduce unwanted...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 13 November 2009
Woodworm Golf has launched the new Zoom Junior package sets aimed at youngsters starting out in the world of golf. The set includes an 18° fairway wood for easy hitting off the tee, a 24° utility club, two over-size perimeter-weighted irons in 7 and 9 iron loft and an easy-to-line putter. It also comes with a bright junior stand bag and the...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 19 November 2009
Blacktee’s new journal for 2010 could be the ideal Christmas present for any keen golfer. As well as being a diary with which to organise a busy lifestyle, the journal also incorporates golf tips, with high-quality photography, rules and etiquette advice and a game-tracker to monitor improvement. In short, golf will never be far from the mind of whoever owns the diary. Creator...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 20 November 2009
At Today’s Golfer we love bringing you a top scoop and it doesn’t come much better than revealing Wilson’s new D-FY irons – the first irons in the world with a half steel, half graphite shaft! You might be thinking that this is nothing more than a marketing gimmick but Wilson say there’s a good reason for this unusual design. The steel...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 1 December 2009
With winter very much here, PING Collection have launched their stunning new Cumulus long-sleeved polo-shirt. The PING Collection Cumulus has been manufactured from a quick-drying fabric and also features dry-fibre moisture movement properties. The Cumulus is available in either Pale Stone, Earth or Black and will retail at £36. INFORMATION: For more details on the PING Collection Cumulus, or any other PING Collection equipment...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Sunday 6 December 2009
Srixon have recently launched their new hybrid for 2010 to complement the full range of Z-TX clubs. We know Srixon are now a major player in the golf ball market with some truly excellent products so we were keen to get our hands on their new clubs. The hybrid has been designed with input from Srixon’s range of staff players and is...
Written by TG Features Writer on Wednesday 16 December 2009
There are only a few hours until the first Fantasy League event so make sure all your golfers are playing at this week’s South African Open. The deadline to pick or change your team is 5am on Thursday 17 December so time is running out to make any tweaks. There are a whole host of fantastic prizes up for grabs from a...
Written by TG staff writer on Monday 21 December 2009
There’s some good news for Tiger Woods…at last! TAG Heuer confirmed today that it will continue its relationship with the world no. 1, but will respect his desire of privacy by modifying his role in the coming months’ marketing programmes. Tiger Woods became a TAG Heuer brand ambassador in 2002. The relationship between the leader in prestigious sports watches and chronographs...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 December 2009
Every golfers needs a short stick. In fact, it is the club you will use more than any other in your bag so it is important to get the right one. Blade, mallet, short or long there are a host of options out there and choosing one can be a bit of a minefield. If you have your eye on a...
Written by TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 22 December 2009
They’re smaller than drivers but bigger than hybrids – fairway woods can be a difficult club to get right in your bag. But choose the right one and it’ll be a vital part of your golfing armoury whether you’re using it as a driver replacement off the tee or to attack those par 5’s in two. Before you part with your...