Tuesday 9 October 2012
When Titleist’s PGA Tour players arrived at the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open last week they were welcomed by a present, wrapped in inconspicuous white paper. Inside this package were the latest Pro V1 and Pro V1x prototype balls – that TG believes will hit pro shops in 2013 – available for their first week of legal competition play. “It’s like Christmas,” said Charley Hoffman, who...
Monday 8 October 2012
Branden Grace closed out the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship to win by two shots from Thorbjorn Olesen with a record-equalling 22-under-par total. The South African led from the first round, shooting 60, 67, 69 and 70 to claim the €617,284 first prize and his fifth title of the year. “I’ve really dreamt of this moment my whole life. It was...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 8 October 2012
Ryan Moore won the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on Sunday to claim his second PGA Tour title, after a nervy final-round tussle with Brendon de Jonge. The American and Zimbabwean were tied on -19 with Swede Jonas Blixt after round three, but Blixt bogeyed the par-4 first and only recorded two further birdies, to leave it to a two...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 5 October 2012
Ahead of the official launch of the new 913D2 and 913D3 drivers, Titleist’s four National Fitting Centres are now offering golfers the opportunity to be custom-fitted for the new product. Titleist fitting technicians at the centres, located at St Ives (Hunts) GC in Camrbidgeshire, Kings Acre GC in Midlothian, Celtic Manor GC in south Wales and the GUI National Academy at Carton House in...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 4 October 2012
Bushnell Eyewear announced today that Lee Westwood has signed a two-year global sponsorship agreement to wear Bollé sunglasses. The Englishman will wear the Bolt model and its V3 lens that has been specifically designed for golf. “Precision is the major asset in golf and vision must be perfect, whatever the weather conditions,” said Westwood. “What my Bollé eyewear also offers is better reading of...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 1 October 2012
Ian Poulter won four out of his four matches, including a massive win during Saturday’s fourballs with Rory McIlroy, that saw him close with five birdies. He didn’t disappoint on Sunday either. Taking a 1up lead to the 18th against Webb Simpson, the Englishman fired his approach, from the trees, to 10 feet to win his match and keep the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 1 October 2012
FootJoy have launched the GTxtreme that they claim redefines the concept of superior grip, fit and durability in the golf glove market. Designed to maximize grip and durability in all playing conditions, this performance infused glove has been precision constructed from advanced materials to provide both male and female golfers with the maximum benefit to take out on to the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 1 October 2012
FootJoy have re-entered the spikeless shoe market by improving their best-selling Contour Casual model to offer a shoe that fuses casual leisure styling with the ultimate in comfort and flexibility for use both on and off the course. The original Contour Casual was only launched in May this year, but it almost created a new market overnight, with stocks selling out...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 1 October 2012
FootJoy have added to their spikeless collection with the launch of their Sport Spikeless model. The lightweight, flexible and multi-functional shoe is designed to offer outstanding levels of ‘Sports’ performance on and off the course. The spikeless market took off this summer, targeting golfers who didn’t want the hassle of changing shoes during the day’s golf. FootJoy’s latest dip into this market is constructed using...
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Friday 28 September 2012
Jose Maria Olazabal was interviewed by respected sports business journalist Richard Gillis on behalf of Ernst and Young – partners of the 2012 and 2014 Ryder Cup teams – with a strong focus on José María’s learnings from the leadership of previous captains. The European captain is a famously private person but they were fortunate enough to spend three hours with him in the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 28 September 2012
John Letters’ latest staff player Paul Wesselingh has finished in a tie for third place at the French Riviera Masters on the European Senior Tour to continue his good run of form to remain on-course for the Rookie Of The Year Award. Wesselingh recorded rounds of 71, 69 and 69 at the Terre Blance Resort to finish seven-under par and just a shot back...
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Friday 28 September 2012
PUMA Golf has created a selection of custom Neo Classic Pro Type shoes for Ian Poulter to wear at the Ryder Cup. They have been designed to match Europe’s outfits, suggesting a lime green number during Saturday’s pairs contests. The Neo Classic ProType is one of PUMA’s leading shoes, featuring S2Quill Spikes with Performance INSert System along with 130 S2Quill traction quills...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 28 September 2012
TaylorMade have launched their new Burner OS irons for 2012. The “oversize” distance irons are engineered for players seeking forgiveness and maximum performance. Key to the Burner OS performance is a wide sole camber that glides smoothly through the turf for consistently clean contact. Its low positioned centre of gravity and thin face construction help produce a faster ball speed and high...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 26 September 2012
Bushnell Outdoor Products, makers of the number one laser rangefinder on the PGA Tour, have announced a two-year sponsorship agreement with world number four Lee Westwood that will see the Englishman highlight the company’s full range in print and broadcast advertising worldwide. “Bushnell is delighted to welcome Lee Westwood as part of the Bushnell Team” said Guilhem Pezet, Sport Marketing Manager at Bushnell.
Written by Ryder Cup 2012 on Wednesday 26 September 2012
Ashworth and adidas have announced that their European and PGA Tour staff players will wear custom-made footwear in celebration of their team throughout the Ryder Cup at Medinah in Chicago. The shoes will be worn by players including Justin Rose, Sergio Garcia, Peter Hanson, Martin Kaymer and Dustin Johnson. adidas staff player Garcia will wear Europe’s yellow and blue coloured crossflex, along...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 25 September 2012
Callaway have launched their new Legacy Black range that is aimed at the ‘more competitive golfer looking for tour-level performance’. The new line focuses on performance and the irons have already stamped their authority on the Asian market by becoming the number one selling iron in Japan after only a few weeks on the shelves. Created by Callaway’s design guru Roger...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 25 September 2012
As part of their new and exciting 2013 AMP CELL range, Cobra have launched the AMP CELL fairways and hybrids. They will feature COBRA’s MyFly technology, meaning the 3-4 and 5-7 woods can be adjusted into 8 different lofts. The Hybrids are available in 2-3, 3-4 and 4-5 models that can be adjusted into 10 different lofts. This gives golfers...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 25 September 2012
COBRA has launched the AMP CELL irons that will complement the drivers, woods and hybrids in their 2013 range. With a metalwood face-weld construction, E9 Face Technology, AMP CELL technology, a V-Skid sole design, vibration management system and speed channel, these irons are positioned to deliver explosive distance, maximum forgiveness and pinpoint accuracy. “Our AMP CELL Irons take the best technologies from...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 25 September 2012
COBRA Golf have launched their latest drivers that feature COBRA’s new breakthrough MyFly technology. This will allow golfers to select from six different loft and trajectory settings in one club. Furthermore, the AMP CELL drivers will be available in four fresh colours – silver, directoire blue, Barbados red and vibrant orange. The new AMP CELL driver can be adjusted to the following...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 24 September 2012
Paul Lawrie has committed himself to a new multi-year deal with Wilson Golf on the eve of making his second appearance in Europe’s Ryder Cup team. The former Open champion, who made his Ryder Cup debut at Brookline in the same year he triumphed at Carnoustie, will continue to use Wilson Staff irons and carry the distinctive Wilson bag and branded...