Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 December 2012
In this video TG’s Features Writer Kit Alexander and Instruction Editor Joel Tadman look at their villians of the year. Some of the contenders include Donald Trump ofr his public spat with local residents, Peter Dawson for banning anchoring and allowing changes to the Old Course and Gene Wojciechowski, for wrote off Team Europe’s chances in the Ryder Cup in dramatic fashion. Watch...
Written by TG Editor, Chris Jones on Thursday 20 December 2012
This is the all-new TaylorMade driver for 2013 – the R1. More details will be revealed on the official launch day of January 3rd so be sure to check out the latest issue of Today’s Golfer for the full story, out December 27 – or get the iPad version for just 69p from December 27th until January 4th. Click to enlarge...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 18 December 2012
Callaway have unveiled two new sets of irons for the 2013 season, with the X Hot and X Hot Pro offering golfers enhanced forgiveness, feel and more distance. The X Hot irons feature a deep undercuty cavity and Callaway’s new Speed Frame technology which work together to give higher ball speeds off the face (even on mishits) and a lower, deeper centre...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 17 December 2012
PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, have upgraded their Black Widow Ball Retriever, combining new packaging with the first-ever retriever that grabs, enabling golfers to recover balls from ditches, ponds and streams with more ease than ever. The Black Widow Ball Retriever features a unique 8-leg design that securely grabs golf balls and flexible legs that form a mold around the golf ball guaranteeing easy...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 17 December 2012
Charl Schwartzel completed back-to-back wins with a 12-stroke victory on home soil at the Alfred Dunhill Championship. The South African shot a closing three-under-par 69 to wrap-up victory at Leopard Creek. It is the 28-year-old’s second week of complete dominance after last week’s equally impressive 11-shot win at the Thailand Golf Championship. Schwartzel said: “It’s nice to have continued my form from last...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 17 December 2012
Sergio Garcia shot a stunning closing 61 to claim the rain-shortened Johor Open in Malaysia. It was the 32-year-old’s second win of 2012, after he claimed the Wyndham Championship on the PGA Tour in August. The Spaniard took full advantage of the event being cut to 54 holes after severe storms and eventually finished three shots clear on 18-under-par. His final round...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 14 December 2012
Hotblade, the specialist handcrafted putter and wedge brand, has unveiled four new flagship putters. The new Tempo range have been individually handcrafted from the finest 303 stainless steel and feature Hotblade’s Secret seven technology, a circular pattern CNC engineered into the face that removes small particles of moisture and grit from the impact zone of the putter. The intertwining circles also...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 12 December 2012
Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington has re-signed with Wilson Golf in a multi-year deal that will see him continue to play Wilson Staff clubs on both the PGA and European Tours from January 2013. The Irishman originally signed with Wilson Golf back in 1998 and went on to win three Majors in 13 months, including back-to-back Open Championships in 2007 and 2008.
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 11 December 2012
Titleist have unveiled their new range of 913 fairway woods and hybrids for the 2013 season. The range consists of a 913F metal, as well as a 913F.d fairway option that will offer golfers a lower-spinning option, while the hybrids are also available in these two models. “The 913 line of fairway metals and hybrids represent another breakthrough in long game performance,” says...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 11 December 2012
Earphones on the driving range at major tour events are common place nowadays, and now Puma have recognised this with the launch of their new earphone range. The Pro-Performance set, a sport bud style, has an adjustable ear hook to keep them in place during your work out, practice, warm-up or round of golf. An in-ear grip ensures a smooth, secure fit...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 10 December 2012
Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel shot four rounds in the 60s as he eased to an 11-stroke victory at the Thailand Open, his first win since claiming the Green Jacket at Augusta in 2011. The South African led from start to finish, eventually ending on 25-under-par with Bubba Watson and Thai starlet Thitiphun Chuayprakong finishing in a tie for second spot. The South African’s victory...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 10 December 2012
Scott Jamieson powered to victory in the rain-shortened Nelson Mandela Championship in South Africa, using Nike’s new VR_Covert Tour driver. It was a maiden Tour triumph for the Scot, and also the first time the Covert driver had been used to win a tournament. Jamieson birdied the last hole of regulation play to force a playoff with Steve Webster and Eduardo de la...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 7 December 2012
While their stunning black JPX 825 woods and super sleek MP-64 irons may get all the attention over the Christmas period, you would be foolish to completely ignore Mizuno’s new Line 90 putters. The flatsticks have been designed to help you see your path to target like never before, allowing you to roll your putts with the smoothest stroke you’ve ever made. As...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 6 December 2012
Every keen golf fan knows that a sharp short-game is key to scoring well, but over the winter this is always more difficult to maintain. This is where the Paceyourputt mat comes in, the new training aid rolls out in your living room and provides a number of different putting drills for abilities from beginner to professional. With the Paceyourputt mat you get immediate...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 5 December 2012
With winter very much upon us, PING Collection have introduced the Jackon, a new long-sleeved polo shirt. The garment has been engineered to ensure the golfer’s body temperature is maintained even in the harshest of conditions, and works exceptionally well when partnered by one of PING Collection’s outer layers. The Jackson has been manufactured from stretch Lycra which offers the golfer maximum...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 5 December 2012
Puma Golf have unveiled their new shoe for 2013, the AMP CELL Fusion and AMP CELL Fusion SL, expected to be the signature footwear of Cobra-Puma staffer Rickie Fowler. The sporty looking shoes are made by pairing a brand new upper made of soft lightweight materials with a S2CPro Chassis and S2Quill spikes for ultimate performance, comfort and style. The Swing Speed Chassis Pro (S2CPRO) offers...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 December 2012
Our Editor Chris Jones recently visited Direct Golf to experience their free golf M.O.T. service that is being rolled out across their UK Stores. This process, all for free, includes a 45 minute appointment, a full club service and evaluation, loft and lie checks, a ball fitting based on launch monitor spin rates and a free Karl Morris golf psychology DVD worth £29.99. He also got...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 December 2012
GoKart, the electric golf trolley people, have put together a new Christmas puzzle to cause a bit of mayhem and brain draining over the holiday period. Launching on 1st December, the quiz takes the form of an Advent Calendar with daily questions, the answers to which all go towards a final solution on Christmas Day. It’s not specifically for golfers,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 3 December 2012
Overnight leader Graeme McDowell fired a four-under-par 68 to end 17-under-par and win the 18-man World Challenge event by three from Keegan Bradley. Bradley’s 69 was not enough to stop the Northern Irishman claiming his second win at the event, after his maiden World Challenge title in 2010. Defending champion and host Tiger Woods shot a closing 71 to finish tied for fourth on...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 30 November 2012
Ricardo Santos has won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award following a stand-out season on the European Tour. Titleist staffer Santos becomes the first Portuguese player to win the award thanks to a sensational debut season on the European Tour, during which he claimed his maiden tour title at the Madeira Islands Open and re-wrote the record books. Santos...