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  • Nike Golf powers Swede Pettersson to RBC Heritage win

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 16 April 2012

    Carl Pettersson won his first PGA Tour event since 2010 at this weekend’s RBC Heritage, and was helped on his way by a new Method prototype belly putter. The 34-year-old finished on 14-under-par, five shots clear of former Masters winner Zach Johnson. Pettersson’s display on the greens on Saturday was impressive – he made five birdies in a row on the front nine,...

  • PING unveil new limited edition pink G20 Bubba Watson drivers

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 10 April 2012

    Following Bubba Watson’s stunning win at Augusta, PING have announced they will sell 5000 limited-edition all-pink G20 drivers, as used by the new Masters champion – with 5% of the proceeds going to charity. Watson started using the pink-headed version of the G20 earlier this year in an attempt to raise money for good causes – for every drive the American...

  • Stewart Golf launches new W3 Waterproof Stand Bag

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Wednesday 4 April 2012

    Following on from the success of their first W1 waterproof standbag, Stewart Golf has launched their new W3 model that offers an even greater level of performance. Stewart Golf confirmed its ability to move into areas outside of powered golf trolleys with their first standbag, and the new model looks set to further enhance their reputation. The new model features waterproof zips...

  • Mahan records second win with PING Nome putter

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 2 April 2012

    PING staff player Hunter Mahan recorded another victory using the new Nome putter with a win at the Houston Open. PING’s new mallet putter shot to fame at the back end of February when American Mahan won the WGC Match Play event using it. The putter was too hot for Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy that day, and Mahan was impressive again with...

  • Molinari launches Nike Golf’s Lunar Challenge

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 2 April 2012

    Golfers at Silvermere in Surrey got the shock of their lives on Saturday morning when they were greeted by two-time European Tour winner Franesco Molinari ahead of Nike Golf’s Lunar Challenge. The Ryder Cup star was part of Nike Golf’s team offering players the opportunity to swap their current shoes for a new pair of Lunar Control ones. Those who accepted the challenge were asked...

  • Learn from four of TaylorMade’s best players

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 29 March 2012

    It’s every golfers dream to get a lesson from one of the world’s best players – but now you can get a lesson from four of them with a new video from equipment giants TaylorMade. To celebrate the launch of the RocketBallz fairway wood, which claims to be 17 yards longer than its predecessor, TaylorMade have assembled four of their top...

  • Michael Hoey in the bag: winning Trophée Hassan II clubs

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 26 March 2012

    Michael Hoey carried on the golden period for Northern Irish golf with his fourth European Tour title and his second this season, at the Trophée Hassan II in Morocco. The Titleist man secured the fourth victory in just his 151st European Tour start and the win means he has now emerged victorious three times in his last 25 European Tour events. Here...

  • Tiger Woods in the bag: winning Bay Hill clubs

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 26 March 2012

    It’s been a while since we’ve been able to post a winning PGA Tour bag from Tiger Woods – 924 days to be exact – but it would seem the great man is back on form with a stunning five-shot victory at the Bay Hill Invitational. Woods led by one shot from Graeme McDowell going into the final round and for the...

  • TaylorMade to acquire Adams Golf

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012

    TaylorMade have announced an agreement to buy Adams Golf for a total of around $70 million. The deal will see Adams Golf, which was founded in 1987 by Barney Adams, wholly owned by the TaylorMade adidas Golf group and, according to TaylorMade, allow the company to target more golfers with its product. It is understood Adams Golf will continue to operate under...

  • Sam Torrance to open two new Direct Golf UK stores

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012

    Direct Golf UK have announced the opening of two brand new stores in Scotland by Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance. The two new stores in Edinburgh and Dundee bring the total number of UK stores to 20 and both boast start-of-the-art Global Play golf simulators allowing golfers to test clubs in store before buying. The stores will be officially opened by Torrance...

  • IJP Design launches new design with exclusive TG comp

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 23 March 2012

    It’s fair to say Ian Poulter always stands out on the fairways and his company IJP Design have now released their new designs for the Spring/Summer 2012 season. The new SS12 collection is the largest released to date by IJP Design with four distinct colour collections – each one featuring the ever-evolving Poulter Tartan that the Ryder Cup player is famed...

  • Mizuno irons help Donald back to No. 1 spot

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 19 March 2012

    Luke Donald returned to the top of the world rankings after winning a four-man play-off at the Transitions Tournament in Florida. The Englishman, who was using Mizuno’s MP-59 irons, finished on 13-under-par for 72 holes, along with Robert Garrigus, Sang-Moon Bae and Jim Furyk. Donald found the rough on the opening play-off hole, but a stunning 7-iron approach from 157-yards cleared the front bunker...

  • TG reader gets fitted for Ping i20s – and builds his own clubs

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 16 March 2012

    At Today’s Golfer you will always hear us going on about the importance of custom-fitting and one reader did exactly that with his new set of Ping i20s at the company’s HQ in Gainsborough. But Stuart Smith was able to go one step further and watch as his clubs were built immediately after the fitting – and he even got to...

  • Scotty Cameron Select 2012 models launched

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 March 2012

    Scotty Cameron have confirmed the launch of their new Select family of putters for 2012 in a stunning Black Mist finish. The new putters come in a range of head shapes in the form of  five blade models Newport, Newport 1.5, Newport 2, Notchback, Newport 2.6), two mallets (GoLo, GoLo S), three mid lengths (Newport 2 Mid, GoLo Mid, GoLo S Mid),...

  • Cleveland offer free short-game lesson with a 588 wedge

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 15 March 2012

    Cleveland are offering a free short-game lesson with every new Forged 588 wedge sold at participating retailers in the UK. The company relaunched the legendary 588 wedge as a new forged version last year, 24 years after it was originally released. Since its launch it has claimed 26 Major Championships and more than 300 Tour wins – and now Cleveland want more golfers...

  • PowaKaddy launches new Freeway Digital trolley

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 13 March 2012

    PowaKaddy have launched their new Freeway Digital electric trolley, with a starting price of just £349.99, The original Freeway was one of the best-loved trolleys on the market, and the new version builds on that reputation. One of the most-notable features is the new soft-touch ambidextrous digital handle which has been fitted with a responsibe 9-speed control roller as well as a fully-integrated...

  • Justin-Credible Rose wins with new TaylorMade RBZ fairway wood

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 12 March 2012

    TaylorMade staff player Justin Rose saw off the challenge of Bubba Watson and world number one Rory McIlroy to seal a fourth PGA Tour title at the WGC-Cadillac Championship in Florida. The Englishman put TaylorMade’s exciting new RocketBallz fairway wood in the bag at Doral, as well as the brand’s new All-Terrain Versatility wedge. Rose started three shots off the pace on...

  • TaylorMade R11S: video interview

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 March 2012

    Last year the TaylorMade R11 driver took the golfing world by storm with it’s three levels of adjustability and, of course the white crown, but this year TaylorMade say they’ve trumped it with the R11S. It features even greater adjustability and a larger, 460cc head, for more forgiveness and many Tour pros, including Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Darren Clarke and Luke...

  • Cleveland Classic Driver: video interview

    Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 9 March 2012

    Cleveland staff players Graeme McDowell and Keegan Bradley have already stuck the Cleveland Classic driver in the bag – so it would seem the club is the real deal. It has been designed to look like the traditional Persimmon drivers of yesteryear while also packing in all the technology of a modern clubhead. Both Bradley and McDowell have already professed their love...

  • PING Collection launch Spring/Summer range

    Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 9 March 2012

    PING Collection have announced the launch of their new Spring/Summer range for 2012, with new polo-shirts, trousers, outwear and accessories all available. In the Men’s collection, PING Collection designers have introduced six colour combinations including corn, cement, white, black, paprika and blue in their Sunshine series. The newly-created Desert Haze offers a more edgy design, while the final Fiesta range consists of...

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