New golfer beginners are always confused for the question that how to get the right golf clubs for themselves and where to get the cheap golf clubs with better quality. Many advertised shop and products lead to that they do not know how to make choice. So here are some points when you purchase your golf clubs. I hope they can give you some help.
Think about that for a second. The reason used clubs are for sale is not that the clubs are no good, it's because the previous owner simply didn't like them. Equipment choice can be a very personal thing in golf. If the club doesn't feel right or if you just saw an ad that guarantees additional yardage if you buy the latest driver, you're apt to buy new and try to get rid of your old clubs by trading them in or selling them.
So where do you find these clubs?
Well there are two basic sources, retailers and private parties. Without question, the best deals can be had from private parties but it can be a hit and miss time consuming proposition.
Checking your local paper for yard sales may or may not help you in your search for cheap golf club sets. The reason being is that golf clubs are rarely featured in the yard sale ads. However, it's a safe bet that one out of four will have clubs for sale. The advantage of yard sales is two fold. First, if there are clubs for sale there probably is a bag for sale as well.
Another factor yard sales are great is because they're usually held on weekend mornings. Where is the husband on a weekend morning? Not at the yard sale but out playing golf. That means that you negotiate with Mom, whose primary motive is to clean out the garage, for the price of those clubs.
Here I Will highly recommend TaylorMade R11 Driver and Ping G20 Irons to you. Because both of them are good golf equipment, I believe they can help your game.
If you are attending to buy cheap golf clubs at online store, here is an online golf oulet which named cheapshopgolf.com which I am highly recommend to you. My friend who loves online shopping tells to me that it is a Golf Equipment Online store.
Thanks for your reading, and Hope you have a wonderful and great day.
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Dec 21, 2011
Nov 6, 2011
Caddie Causes Stir With Racial Inference to Woods
SHANGHAI (AP) — Already one of the most festive evenings in golf, the annual Caddies Awards roast was buzzing with talk that Tiger Woods' former caddie might be getting a prize.
One award was called "Celebration of the Year." Everyone knew who would get it and why.
The surprise was how Steve Williams ripped into his old boss with a racial slur that caused even more commotion involving the jilted caddie and golf's biggest name.
"He's a character within the game of golf, and whatever bitterness that exists between him and Tiger should be in the past by now," said Graeme McDowell, one of several players at the party. "It's unfortunate that it's going to rear it's head again."
Williams, still angered over getting fired by Woods this summer, was working for Adam Scott when he won the Bridgestone Invitational. That tournament also was the first time Woods played since splitting with his caddie. An emotionally charged Williams gave a TV interview on the 18th green and called it "the best win of my life," even though he had been on the bag for 13 majors with Woods.
On Friday night, the host called Williams to the stage to collect his award and asked him to explain his enthusiasm. Williams, with a smirk on his face, leaned toward the microphone and said, "It was my aim to shove it right up that black a------."
On a night filled with banter and off-color remarks, this one was a show-stopper. Heads turned, eyes widened and jaws dropped amid a mixture of shock and laughter.
Williams later issued a statement apologizing to Woods. That was good enough for Scott, who said he had no plans to fire his caddie.
"I think everything in that room last night was all in good spirits and for a bit of fun," Scott said after his third round Saturday at the HSBC Champions. "And I think it probably got taken out of that room in the wrong context."
Even as players and caddies spilled into the bar, they couldn't stop talking about it — some because of the racial overtones, some because of how Williams so openly showed his disdain for Woods.
The ground rules for the roast is that everything is off the record, yet this was bound to get out.
A group of British reporters returning from a night out in Shanghai were at the hotel bar when at least one caddie told them what was said. Williams was stunned the next morning to learn that his comments had been published.
One award was called "Celebration of the Year." Everyone knew who would get it and why.
The surprise was how Steve Williams ripped into his old boss with a racial slur that caused even more commotion involving the jilted caddie and golf's biggest name.
"He's a character within the game of golf, and whatever bitterness that exists between him and Tiger should be in the past by now," said Graeme McDowell, one of several players at the party. "It's unfortunate that it's going to rear it's head again."
Williams, still angered over getting fired by Woods this summer, was working for Adam Scott when he won the Bridgestone Invitational. That tournament also was the first time Woods played since splitting with his caddie. An emotionally charged Williams gave a TV interview on the 18th green and called it "the best win of my life," even though he had been on the bag for 13 majors with Woods.
On Friday night, the host called Williams to the stage to collect his award and asked him to explain his enthusiasm. Williams, with a smirk on his face, leaned toward the microphone and said, "It was my aim to shove it right up that black a------."
On a night filled with banter and off-color remarks, this one was a show-stopper. Heads turned, eyes widened and jaws dropped amid a mixture of shock and laughter.
Williams later issued a statement apologizing to Woods. That was good enough for Scott, who said he had no plans to fire his caddie.
"I think everything in that room last night was all in good spirits and for a bit of fun," Scott said after his third round Saturday at the HSBC Champions. "And I think it probably got taken out of that room in the wrong context."
Even as players and caddies spilled into the bar, they couldn't stop talking about it — some because of the racial overtones, some because of how Williams so openly showed his disdain for Woods.
The ground rules for the roast is that everything is off the record, yet this was bound to get out.
A group of British reporters returning from a night out in Shanghai were at the hotel bar when at least one caddie told them what was said. Williams was stunned the next morning to learn that his comments had been published.
New Mizuno MP-59 Irons
With the release of the new Mizuno MP-59 irons, Mizuno uses titanium for a completely different purpose—forgiveness.
While the MP-59 is made from steel, 12 grams of titanium are forged into a pocket behind the face of each club. (It's the slightly darker material in the photo above.) Mizuno says the titanium allows the clubs to maintain the ideal amount of thickness behind the impact area for solid feel while automatically redistributing the weight to the heel, toe and sole of the club.
"The more you push the weight out to the perimeter and the thinner you make it in the middle, there's a trade-off with feel," says David Llewellyn, research and development manager for Mizuno USA. "But by using a lower density material we can maintain thickness here and build in a little bit of forgiveness."
The heads of the MP-59 irons are slightly smaller than last season's MP-58, the first irons released with this feature that Mizuno calls Ti Muscle. Yet Mizuno claims the clubs have a sweet spot that is 5 percent larger. "The MP-58 has a titanium piece that is fairly uniform along the back," says Llewellyn. "On the MP-59 we focused the titanium right in the middle." That should make them perform better on mis-hits than their predecessors, he said.
While the MP-59 is made from steel, 12 grams of titanium are forged into a pocket behind the face of each club. (It's the slightly darker material in the photo above.) Mizuno says the titanium allows the clubs to maintain the ideal amount of thickness behind the impact area for solid feel while automatically redistributing the weight to the heel, toe and sole of the club.
"The more you push the weight out to the perimeter and the thinner you make it in the middle, there's a trade-off with feel," says David Llewellyn, research and development manager for Mizuno USA. "But by using a lower density material we can maintain thickness here and build in a little bit of forgiveness."
The heads of the MP-59 irons are slightly smaller than last season's MP-58, the first irons released with this feature that Mizuno calls Ti Muscle. Yet Mizuno claims the clubs have a sweet spot that is 5 percent larger. "The MP-58 has a titanium piece that is fairly uniform along the back," says Llewellyn. "On the MP-59 we focused the titanium right in the middle." That should make them perform better on mis-hits than their predecessors, he said.
Oct 30, 2011
Cheap Golf Clubs--Titleist AP2 712 Irons
Recently, Titleist company has launched the new AP1 and AP2 irons. They deliver an industry leading combination of performance, looks and feel. Here I only refer to Titleist AP2 712 Irons.
It features our most advanced multi-material designs which deliver superior distance control through increased moment-of-inertia (MOI) which also provides outstanding solid feel. In addition we have made appearance improvements to both sets.
Titleist has always been about tradition and seem to always be going after the better player. I for one like the new 712 AP2 looks pretty decent. Titleist has long used “700’’ numbers for irons for a long time. It uses 900 numbers for metal woods. The “7” stands for irons, while the “12” stands for the new model year, 2012.
The new titleist AP2 irons 712, which are designed for low handicappers,Titleist has significantly increased the club's moment of inertia (MOI) by re-positioning tungsten weight within the heads.The overall goal was to better apply the different materials used in the design.
Acushnet says the feedback it receives during this validation process influences the design and specifications of the Titleist products available in golf shops around the world. No word yet on when the 712 AP2 irons is available at retail.
Overall, the new cheap golf clubs--Titleist 712 AP2 Irons are more forgiving and more disctance control.It gives the AP2 player more consistent ball speed over a larger area of the face.
It features our most advanced multi-material designs which deliver superior distance control through increased moment-of-inertia (MOI) which also provides outstanding solid feel. In addition we have made appearance improvements to both sets.
Titleist has always been about tradition and seem to always be going after the better player. I for one like the new 712 AP2 looks pretty decent. Titleist has long used “700’’ numbers for irons for a long time. It uses 900 numbers for metal woods. The “7” stands for irons, while the “12” stands for the new model year, 2012.
The new titleist AP2 irons 712, which are designed for low handicappers,Titleist has significantly increased the club's moment of inertia (MOI) by re-positioning tungsten weight within the heads.The overall goal was to better apply the different materials used in the design.
Acushnet says the feedback it receives during this validation process influences the design and specifications of the Titleist products available in golf shops around the world. No word yet on when the 712 AP2 irons is available at retail.
Overall, the new cheap golf clubs--Titleist 712 AP2 Irons are more forgiving and more disctance control.It gives the AP2 player more consistent ball speed over a larger area of the face.
Bo Van Pelt Leads Asia Pacific Classic
SELANGOR, Malaysia (AP) — Bo Van Pelt shot a 4-under 67 on Saturday to take a one-stroke lead over fellow Indiana player Jeff Overton after the third round of the Asia Pacific Classic.
Van Pelt, the winner of the PGA Tour's 2009 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, had a 16-under 197 total at The Mines in the second-year event sanctioned by the PGA Tour and Asian Tour.
"I just love to play to compete," Van Pelt said "It's not about the money. That's what gets my juices flowing. Like my grandpa always told me, 'You can't take it with you.'
"Obviously, any time you're near the lead with 18 to go, you're excited. That's why we practice and why we enter tournaments. That's all you can ask for, to have a chance to win on Sunday. It's exciting, and I'm looking forward to it. It's been a while since I won a golf tournament, so it would be great."
Overton, tied for second-round lead with Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson after a course-record 62, had a 69.
"It wasn't my day on the greens," Overton said "Didn't make anything."
Overton noted the Hoosier connection at the top of the leaderboard.
"It's crazy," Overton said. "We're from the same state, Indiana, and probably the only two players in the field or on tour from Indiana. To actually come all the way here, a 12-hour time change, halfway around the world to play golf with each other, it'll be fun."
Van Pelt, the winner of the PGA Tour's 2009 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee, had a 16-under 197 total at The Mines in the second-year event sanctioned by the PGA Tour and Asian Tour.
"I just love to play to compete," Van Pelt said "It's not about the money. That's what gets my juices flowing. Like my grandpa always told me, 'You can't take it with you.'
"Obviously, any time you're near the lead with 18 to go, you're excited. That's why we practice and why we enter tournaments. That's all you can ask for, to have a chance to win on Sunday. It's exciting, and I'm looking forward to it. It's been a while since I won a golf tournament, so it would be great."
Overton, tied for second-round lead with Sweden's Fredrik Jacobson after a course-record 62, had a 69.
"It wasn't my day on the greens," Overton said "Didn't make anything."
Overton noted the Hoosier connection at the top of the leaderboard.
"It's crazy," Overton said. "We're from the same state, Indiana, and probably the only two players in the field or on tour from Indiana. To actually come all the way here, a 12-hour time change, halfway around the world to play golf with each other, it'll be fun."
Oct 24, 2011
Luke Donald wins US money list with Disney Classic victory
Britain's Luke Donald clinched the PGA Tour money list title with victory at the Disney Classic in Florida.
The world number one played a magnificent back nine which included six birdies on the way to a 64.
Donald's chances looked far from certain with a bogey six on the eighth but his round came alive on the back nine.
Playing partner and PGA money list rival Webb Simpson finished the tournament four shots behind Donald.
The triumph means Englishman Donald is on course to become the first player to top the money lists in both the United States and Europe.
In Europe the 33-year-old leads by over £1m, but there are eight events left and he will be missing some because his wife Diane is expecting their second child in the next fortnight.
Donald had to win the Florida tournament or finish second to top the money list. It did not look a certainty with eight holes to play as Donald, Simpson, Billy Mayfair and Justin Leonard trailed 15-under-par tournament leader Kevin Chappell by one stroke.
Donald then started playing majestic golf with consecutive birdies on 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
He took sole lead of the tournament on the 14th and strengthened his position with an extraordinary 45-foot putt on 15.
His form appeared to put Simpson off his stroke. The 26-year-old American, three under for the front nine, found himself making pars rather than birdies down the home stretch.
Donald, born in Hemel Hempstead, parred 16, 17 and 18 to card his 64 and finish 17 under par.
"I didn't play the Ping G20 Irons fives well," the Englishman said. "But what better time to go on a run than the final round back nine when everything was on the line?
"I wasn't too happy with my swing earlier in the week but it's nice to do it under pressure. All credit to [coach] Pat Goss and the good team I have around me.
"It's been a tremendous year for me. I answered a lot of critics' questions coming here knowing I had to win, and doing it."
A gracious Simpson conceded: "I just ran into a buzz saw! I expected the best player in the world to play well but I didn't quite expect six birdies in a row. I didn't quite have my game where I wanted it." Callaway RAZR Hawk Driver
Donald's Disney win was his fourth PGA career success but his first PGA strokeplay victory since the Honda Classic in 2006.
Donald is still chasing his first major victory, but has posted 14 top 10 finishes in 19 US tournaments in 2011.
The £531,000 Disney Classic cheque took him on to a total of £4.19m ($6.68m) US winnings this year, with Webb Simpson finishing on £3.98m ($6.34m).
Donald currently leads the European Tour money list with £3.34m in earnings, £1.14m clear of Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.
Article source: news.bbc.co.uk
The world number one played a magnificent back nine which included six birdies on the way to a 64.
Donald's chances looked far from certain with a bogey six on the eighth but his round came alive on the back nine.
Playing partner and PGA money list rival Webb Simpson finished the tournament four shots behind Donald.
The triumph means Englishman Donald is on course to become the first player to top the money lists in both the United States and Europe.
In Europe the 33-year-old leads by over £1m, but there are eight events left and he will be missing some because his wife Diane is expecting their second child in the next fortnight.
Donald had to win the Florida tournament or finish second to top the money list. It did not look a certainty with eight holes to play as Donald, Simpson, Billy Mayfair and Justin Leonard trailed 15-under-par tournament leader Kevin Chappell by one stroke.
Donald then started playing majestic golf with consecutive birdies on 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
He took sole lead of the tournament on the 14th and strengthened his position with an extraordinary 45-foot putt on 15.
His form appeared to put Simpson off his stroke. The 26-year-old American, three under for the front nine, found himself making pars rather than birdies down the home stretch.
Donald, born in Hemel Hempstead, parred 16, 17 and 18 to card his 64 and finish 17 under par.
"I didn't play the Ping G20 Irons fives well," the Englishman said. "But what better time to go on a run than the final round back nine when everything was on the line?
"I wasn't too happy with my swing earlier in the week but it's nice to do it under pressure. All credit to [coach] Pat Goss and the good team I have around me.
"It's been a tremendous year for me. I answered a lot of critics' questions coming here knowing I had to win, and doing it."
A gracious Simpson conceded: "I just ran into a buzz saw! I expected the best player in the world to play well but I didn't quite expect six birdies in a row. I didn't quite have my game where I wanted it." Callaway RAZR Hawk Driver
Donald's Disney win was his fourth PGA career success but his first PGA strokeplay victory since the Honda Classic in 2006.
Donald is still chasing his first major victory, but has posted 14 top 10 finishes in 19 US tournaments in 2011.
The £531,000 Disney Classic cheque took him on to a total of £4.19m ($6.68m) US winnings this year, with Webb Simpson finishing on £3.98m ($6.34m).
Donald currently leads the European Tour money list with £3.34m in earnings, £1.14m clear of Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy.
Article source: news.bbc.co.uk
Oct 12, 2011
Westwood would like to see Asian-Pacific major created
World No. 2 Lee Westwood thinks men's golf should create a new major in the Asia-Pacific region. The 38-year-old Englishman made the suggestion despite being a supporter of the history behind the four events that currently make up the highlights of the golf season.
"I like the tradition of the majors. I think the men's game has got it pretty much right, although I'd like to see another major somewhere else in the world. Somewhere like Asia or Australia," said Westwood, who will be playing in the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions -- Asia's one truly world-class tournament -- in Shanghai in November.
The HSBC Champions was added to the World Golf Championships schedule in 2009, marking the first time one of the global series had been staged outside the United States since 2006. Like many of the European golfers, Westwood fully supported that move and believes the elite group of events should play an even bigger part in the growing internationalization of the sport.
"The World Golf Championships should move around and encapsulate the whole world because it's in the title of the tournaments," the Englishman said. "They should be played by players from all over the world and be played all over the world. China's an emerging market for golf; there's so many courses being built, people taking up the sport and people getting interested in the sport.
"It's somewhere that World Golf Championships have got to be played because it could turn into such a dominant force. Last year's event was great. Myself and Francesco (Molinari) ran away from the field. It probably looked good on TV and that sort of thing gets people interested. The more tournaments there are played there the more interest there will be.
Westwood finished one shot short of adding a win in Shanghai to a record that includes wins everywhere from Australia, through Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Dubai as well as in golf's traditional heartlands.
"I see the way that the Asian economy and markets have supported golf over the last few years and they deserve to have big tournaments there," he said. "Asian golf is getting bigger isn't it? Asia seems to be one of the places that hasn't been hit so hard by the financial crisis. Europe and America have been nailed really, so Asia's going to be looking more healthy. Sponsors are more likely to want to put money into sporting events there because they've got it."
Westwood's comments came after the LPGA was reported to have considered Asia as the location for the fifth Major they were creating this year, before eventually deciding to bestow the honour on the Evian Masters in France.
News from: pgatour.com
"I like the tradition of the majors. I think the men's game has got it pretty much right, although I'd like to see another major somewhere else in the world. Somewhere like Asia or Australia," said Westwood, who will be playing in the World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions -- Asia's one truly world-class tournament -- in Shanghai in November.
The HSBC Champions was added to the World Golf Championships schedule in 2009, marking the first time one of the global series had been staged outside the United States since 2006. Like many of the European golfers, Westwood fully supported that move and believes the elite group of events should play an even bigger part in the growing internationalization of the sport.
"The World Golf Championships should move around and encapsulate the whole world because it's in the title of the tournaments," the Englishman said. "They should be played by players from all over the world and be played all over the world. China's an emerging market for golf; there's so many courses being built, people taking up the sport and people getting interested in the sport.
"It's somewhere that World Golf Championships have got to be played because it could turn into such a dominant force. Last year's event was great. Myself and Francesco (Molinari) ran away from the field. It probably looked good on TV and that sort of thing gets people interested. The more tournaments there are played there the more interest there will be.
Westwood finished one shot short of adding a win in Shanghai to a record that includes wins everywhere from Australia, through Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia and Dubai as well as in golf's traditional heartlands.
"I see the way that the Asian economy and markets have supported golf over the last few years and they deserve to have big tournaments there," he said. "Asian golf is getting bigger isn't it? Asia seems to be one of the places that hasn't been hit so hard by the financial crisis. Europe and America have been nailed really, so Asia's going to be looking more healthy. Sponsors are more likely to want to put money into sporting events there because they've got it."
Westwood's comments came after the LPGA was reported to have considered Asia as the location for the fifth Major they were creating this year, before eventually deciding to bestow the honour on the Evian Masters in France.
News from: pgatour.com
Sep 27, 2011
Captains reveal Presidents Cup picks
Greg Norman and Fred Couples revealed their 2011 Presidents Cup picks via a press conference call on Tuesday evening.
International captain Norman pleased the home fans by selecting Robert Allenby and Aaron Baddeley, while US captain Couples opted for Tiger Woods and the new FedEx Cup champion Bill Haas.
The two-time major champion Norman believes the decision to go with home blood will give the Internationals the edge when the biennial clash tees off at Royal Melbourne on November 17.
“Robert and Aaron are so excited and they can’t wait to get down there,” said Norman, who will be looking to regain the Presidents Cup for his side for the first time since 1998 at the same venue, Royal Melbourne.
“The environment is going to be so enthusiastic, especially with five Australians on the side. We also have a very strong southern hemisphere feel to the team with the likes of South African trio Ernie Els, Charl Schwartzel and Retief Goosen. The balance of my team looks very simplified in terms of pairings.
“But the Australians want to put the record straight for the International side and win a second Presidents Cup in their back yard, that’s for sure.”
Allenby, who is a member of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, echoed Norman’s sentiments.
“Playing at Royal Melbourne will be one of the biggest highlights of my career,” said Allenby, who will be competing in his sixth Presidents Cup.
“Melbourne is my favourite course in the world and I love it there. We have an extremely strong side and some of the guys are in really good form right now. The crowd will be key for us and I’m going to give the week 12 billion per cent.”
Meanwhile, Couples, who had already confirmed Woods’ appearance several weeks ago, admitted his final wildcard pick evolved around Haas and US PGA champion Keegan Bradley - with the former getting the nod.
“Bill simply got the pick because he won the Tour Championship,” confirmed the 1992 Masters champion Couples.
“Had he lost the playoff to Hunter Mahan, then Keegan Bradley would have likely got the spot.”
Not that Haas needed any more good news following his $11.4 million pay day at East Lake on Sunday, yet he gratefully received the call with open arms.
“I am honoured to be on the US team,” said three-time PGA Tour champion Haas, who is son of America’s vice captain, Jay.
“It’s a very special moment as it’s something I worked for at the beginning of the year. Fred has been someone I’ve looked up to and has been a good friend of my dad’s for a long time. I can’t wait to get down to Melbourne and compete in my first Presidents Cup match.”
Read more: golfmagic.com
International captain Norman pleased the home fans by selecting Robert Allenby and Aaron Baddeley, while US captain Couples opted for Tiger Woods and the new FedEx Cup champion Bill Haas.
The two-time major champion Norman believes the decision to go with home blood will give the Internationals the edge when the biennial clash tees off at Royal Melbourne on November 17.
“Robert and Aaron are so excited and they can’t wait to get down there,” said Norman, who will be looking to regain the Presidents Cup for his side for the first time since 1998 at the same venue, Royal Melbourne.
“The environment is going to be so enthusiastic, especially with five Australians on the side. We also have a very strong southern hemisphere feel to the team with the likes of South African trio Ernie Els, Charl Schwartzel and Retief Goosen. The balance of my team looks very simplified in terms of pairings.
“But the Australians want to put the record straight for the International side and win a second Presidents Cup in their back yard, that’s for sure.”
Allenby, who is a member of Royal Melbourne Golf Club, echoed Norman’s sentiments.
“Playing at Royal Melbourne will be one of the biggest highlights of my career,” said Allenby, who will be competing in his sixth Presidents Cup.
“Melbourne is my favourite course in the world and I love it there. We have an extremely strong side and some of the guys are in really good form right now. The crowd will be key for us and I’m going to give the week 12 billion per cent.”
Meanwhile, Couples, who had already confirmed Woods’ appearance several weeks ago, admitted his final wildcard pick evolved around Haas and US PGA champion Keegan Bradley - with the former getting the nod.
“Bill simply got the pick because he won the Tour Championship,” confirmed the 1992 Masters champion Couples.
“Had he lost the playoff to Hunter Mahan, then Keegan Bradley would have likely got the spot.”
Not that Haas needed any more good news following his $11.4 million pay day at East Lake on Sunday, yet he gratefully received the call with open arms.
“I am honoured to be on the US team,” said three-time PGA Tour champion Haas, who is son of America’s vice captain, Jay.
“It’s a very special moment as it’s something I worked for at the beginning of the year. Fred has been someone I’ve looked up to and has been a good friend of my dad’s for a long time. I can’t wait to get down to Melbourne and compete in my first Presidents Cup match.”
Read more: golfmagic.com
Sep 7, 2011
Golf Channel launches Nationwide Tour Hawaiian promotion
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 3) -- As the competition heats up for the second half of the season on the Nationwide Tour, Golf Channel announced a consumer promotion designed to introduce players in "The 25" to fans and provide a chance at a dream trip to Hawaii.
It's all about "The 25" for players competing on the Nationwide Tour. Finish in the top 25 on the money list at the end of the season and you earn playing privileges on the PGA TOUR in 2012. TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 Driver
The Nationwide Tour Hawaiian Getaway online promotion will launch Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. ET. Each Thursday during the promotion, one Nationwide Tour professional currently within "The 25" will be featured on GolfChannel.com with his photo, statistics and fun facts. During its exclusive telecasts of Nationwide Tour events, Golf Channel will interview the "Spotlight Player" featured that week. Viewers will have the opportunity to go online and answer a trivia question about the player, which will be revealed during the interview. At other times during the promotion period, fans can go online to read about that week's featured player and answer the trivia question.
The Nationwide Tour Hawaiian Getaway grand-prize winner will receive a VIP trip for two to Honolulu to attend The Sony Open in Hawaii, including complimentary airfare, hotel and two skybox hospitality passes to the tournament and $500 spending cash. They also will have the opportunity to meet Nationwide Tour players and receive a prize package courtesy of Callaway RAZR Hawk Driver and the Nationwide Tour.
Viewers can better their odds of winning the grand prize with each correct entry they submit. Fans are allowed to enter once per day, and the grand-prize winner will be randomly selected from correct submissions.
The 13-week golf giveaway kicks off Thursday with the Cox Classic presented by Lexus of Omaha and will end Thursday, Nov. 3, after the conclusion of the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island on Oct. 30. Three weekly winners also will be selected each week to win prize packages courtesy of Golf Channel and the Nationwide Tour.
Source from: pgatour.com
It's all about "The 25" for players competing on the Nationwide Tour. Finish in the top 25 on the money list at the end of the season and you earn playing privileges on the PGA TOUR in 2012. TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 Driver
The Nationwide Tour Hawaiian Getaway online promotion will launch Thursday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. ET. Each Thursday during the promotion, one Nationwide Tour professional currently within "The 25" will be featured on GolfChannel.com with his photo, statistics and fun facts. During its exclusive telecasts of Nationwide Tour events, Golf Channel will interview the "Spotlight Player" featured that week. Viewers will have the opportunity to go online and answer a trivia question about the player, which will be revealed during the interview. At other times during the promotion period, fans can go online to read about that week's featured player and answer the trivia question.
The Nationwide Tour Hawaiian Getaway grand-prize winner will receive a VIP trip for two to Honolulu to attend The Sony Open in Hawaii, including complimentary airfare, hotel and two skybox hospitality passes to the tournament and $500 spending cash. They also will have the opportunity to meet Nationwide Tour players and receive a prize package courtesy of Callaway RAZR Hawk Driver and the Nationwide Tour.
Viewers can better their odds of winning the grand prize with each correct entry they submit. Fans are allowed to enter once per day, and the grand-prize winner will be randomly selected from correct submissions.
The 13-week golf giveaway kicks off Thursday with the Cox Classic presented by Lexus of Omaha and will end Thursday, Nov. 3, after the conclusion of the Nationwide Tour Championship at Daniel Island on Oct. 30. Three weekly winners also will be selected each week to win prize packages courtesy of Golf Channel and the Nationwide Tour.
Source from: pgatour.com
Sep 1, 2011
Nick Dougherty shoots 8-under 63
CRANS-SUR-SIERRE, Switzerland -- Nick Dougherty shot an 8-under 63 Thursday to lead Rory McIlroy by two shots after the first round of the European Masters.
The Englishman had eight birdies in a bogey-free round, while McIlroy had five birdies in his first eight holes. It's McIlroy's first tournament since injuring his right wrist three weeks ago.
"It's totally fine," McIlroy said. "I'm able to hit all the shots I want to and not lose any distance."
Martin Kaymer, Lee Sung and Gary Boyd also were two shots behind the leader. Kaymer had seven birdies and just one bogey.
McIlroy showed no ill effects from the injury he sustained after hitting a tree root during the PGA Championship. He spent two weeks spent recuperating in the United States with his girlfriend, top-ranked tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.
"It's a great way to start the week," said McIlroy, the U.S. Open winner who can rise to No. 3 in the rankings with a victory. "I'm sixth and I want to get higher."
McIlroy's steady round took off with birdie putts of 3 feet and 20 feet at No. 2 and No. 3. His only blemish was a 5 at the fourth hole after hooking his tee shot into trees. But he recovered with a 12-footer on the next hole, then made a 14-foot, downhill putt for birdie at the sixth.
Second-ranked Lee Westwood and British Open winner Darren Clarke were in a group of six players at 4 under. Westwood's adventurous round included two eagles and a double bogey. He missed short par-saving putts at each of the final two holes.
Kaymer made a sensational 40-foot putt for birdie at the short eighth hole, then finished with a birdie at No. 9.
Dougherty has missed the cut at 21 straight events and has no earnings on the European Tour money list.
"It's the first time I've manned up and had a go at it," he said. "I deserved every one of those eight under pars."
The strong field reflects the popularity of the scenic course in the Swiss Alps. It's also the first tournament that counts toward qualifying for the European team to face the United States at the 2012 Ryder Cup.
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The Englishman had eight birdies in a bogey-free round, while McIlroy had five birdies in his first eight holes. It's McIlroy's first tournament since injuring his right wrist three weeks ago.
"It's totally fine," McIlroy said. "I'm able to hit all the shots I want to and not lose any distance."
Martin Kaymer, Lee Sung and Gary Boyd also were two shots behind the leader. Kaymer had seven birdies and just one bogey.
McIlroy showed no ill effects from the injury he sustained after hitting a tree root during the PGA Championship. He spent two weeks spent recuperating in the United States with his girlfriend, top-ranked tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.
"It's a great way to start the week," said McIlroy, the U.S. Open winner who can rise to No. 3 in the rankings with a victory. "I'm sixth and I want to get higher."
McIlroy's steady round took off with birdie putts of 3 feet and 20 feet at No. 2 and No. 3. His only blemish was a 5 at the fourth hole after hooking his tee shot into trees. But he recovered with a 12-footer on the next hole, then made a 14-foot, downhill putt for birdie at the sixth.
Second-ranked Lee Westwood and British Open winner Darren Clarke were in a group of six players at 4 under. Westwood's adventurous round included two eagles and a double bogey. He missed short par-saving putts at each of the final two holes.
Kaymer made a sensational 40-foot putt for birdie at the short eighth hole, then finished with a birdie at No. 9.
Dougherty has missed the cut at 21 straight events and has no earnings on the European Tour money list.
"It's the first time I've manned up and had a go at it," he said. "I deserved every one of those eight under pars."
The strong field reflects the popularity of the scenic course in the Swiss Alps. It's also the first tournament that counts toward qualifying for the European team to face the United States at the 2012 Ryder Cup.
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Aug 9, 2011
Forgiving irons: Titleist AP2 710 Irons
The new Titleist AP2 710 Irons have been created with the serious golfer in mind. With their classic blade looks, improved feel and playability for excellent shot control, these multi material, dual cavity forged irons use the latest in ground-breaking technology to give golfers the advanced performance, increased distance and exceptional feel that they are crying out for.
The original AP2 Irons, along with the more forgiving AP1 Irons have already proved to be extremely popular amongst avid golfers when they were first launched back in 2008. With the AP2 Irons becoming the number one irons used on the PGA Tour during the 2008 and 2009 season. Since then, Titleist have continued to work on improving the overall feel and performance of these irons.
By listening to feedback from the Tour and using the latest cutting edge design and technology, they have come up with the new and improved versions, the AP1 710 Irons & Titleist AP2 710 Irons. You will find that the new Titleist AP2 710 Forged Irons contain all of the ingredients and characteristics that true golfers require, and will have you playing with more confidence and style than ever before.
Titleist understand what aspiring golfers are looking for in a set of performance Irons! They know that providing players with advanced performance in terms of distance and shot control is just simply not good enough anymore. Serious golfers want exceptional feel as well, and not performance at the expense of feel, which is unfortunately, often the case with most of the traditional 'players' irons out there!
The new Titleist AP2 710 Irons (buy golf clubs) offers golfers exactly that. By conducting extensive research on sound and vibration analysis, they have managed to reduce the harsh lower frequency vibrations that causes poor feel in irons. This led them to develop and construct a forged steel iron set that combines several technologies and materials to accomplish the desired results.
By listening to feedback from the Tour and using the latest cutting edge design and technology, they have come up with the new and improved versions, the AP1 710 Irons & Titleist AP2 710 Irons. You will find that the new Titleist AP2 710 Forged Irons contain all of the ingredients and characteristics that true golfers require, and will have you playing with more confidence and style than ever before.
Titleist understand what aspiring golfers are looking for in a set of performance Irons! They know that providing players with advanced performance in terms of distance and shot control is just simply not good enough anymore. Serious golfers want exceptional feel as well, and not performance at the expense of feel, which is unfortunately, often the case with most of the traditional 'players' irons out there!
The new Titleist AP2 710 Irons (buy golf clubs) offers golfers exactly that. By conducting extensive research on sound and vibration analysis, they have managed to reduce the harsh lower frequency vibrations that causes poor feel in irons. This led them to develop and construct a forged steel iron set that combines several technologies and materials to accomplish the desired results.
Aug 1, 2011
Adjusting Your Golf Swing For Cold Weather
Cold air is heavy, therefore it creates more resistance to the flight of the ball. Cold, heavier winds naturally encourage golfers to swing harder, which will create more errors.
It will cause you to be out of position through impact, allowing your right side to dominate (for right golfers) at the inappropriate time. By having a more reckless swing to counteract the cooler weather, this action will move your right arm and shoulder out of the desired position. This will force the club head to approach the ball in a too steep angle. In golf talk: "coming over the top of the ball."
Because of the colder temperatures, all players should gear their swings to produce a lower trajectory to the flight of the ball. To accomplish this, the swing plane (path that the club travels) should be in a shallower arc. This will allow the club head to contact the ball properly. Also, play the ball slightly back in your stance.
One of the essential keys is to have your shoulders set up correctly at address. Having your shoulders in the proper position will encourage good shoulder motion throughout your swing. In the set-up (starting position), the right shoulder should be slightly lower than the left, with the right arm relaxed and the elbow gently tucked. From this position, the right allows the left to control the takeaway. Remember the left leads, and the right follows.
A very common error is that the right shoulder is too high through the hitting area. A simple, quick fix is to not allow your right shoulder to pass the ball. This will encourage you to come into the ball with more of an uppercut type blow (much like a boxer), as opposed to a roundhouse spinning motion that is too hard to time up consistently.
Also, when you're out there playing in this colder weather, protect your head, feet and hands. Try to keep your golf balls warm as well. Taking care of your equipment and yourself will make playing the game more enjoyable during this brief period of colder weather.
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It will cause you to be out of position through impact, allowing your right side to dominate (for right golfers) at the inappropriate time. By having a more reckless swing to counteract the cooler weather, this action will move your right arm and shoulder out of the desired position. This will force the club head to approach the ball in a too steep angle. In golf talk: "coming over the top of the ball."
Because of the colder temperatures, all players should gear their swings to produce a lower trajectory to the flight of the ball. To accomplish this, the swing plane (path that the club travels) should be in a shallower arc. This will allow the club head to contact the ball properly. Also, play the ball slightly back in your stance.
One of the essential keys is to have your shoulders set up correctly at address. Having your shoulders in the proper position will encourage good shoulder motion throughout your swing. In the set-up (starting position), the right shoulder should be slightly lower than the left, with the right arm relaxed and the elbow gently tucked. From this position, the right allows the left to control the takeaway. Remember the left leads, and the right follows.
A very common error is that the right shoulder is too high through the hitting area. A simple, quick fix is to not allow your right shoulder to pass the ball. This will encourage you to come into the ball with more of an uppercut type blow (much like a boxer), as opposed to a roundhouse spinning motion that is too hard to time up consistently.
Also, when you're out there playing in this colder weather, protect your head, feet and hands. Try to keep your golf balls warm as well. Taking care of your equipment and yourself will make playing the game more enjoyable during this brief period of colder weather.
Read more golflink.com
Jul 28, 2011
Introducing the PING G20 family
We all saw Tom Lewis bounding down the fairways of Royal St George’s with his PING emblazoned cap and bag – and the GM inbox was inundated with requests to know what he was using.
Well, we answered it in the way of an In the Bag article – and now, on the strength of Tour players’ enthusiasm for the new family and Anser Milled putters, PING have launched the G20 range to the public. Headline act? The G20 driver (left), already in the bag of Bubba Watson, Ángel Cabrera and Miguel Angel Jimenez.
“There’s a lot of new technology in the entire G20 family,” said PING chairman and CEO John Solheim.
“Our engineers optimised the clubs to fit and benefit golfers of all skill levels.
“In the driver, we’re using for the first time a titanium alloy called Ti 8-1-1, which allows us to improve the weighting to better optimise the entire clubhead. When combined with our new, proprietary high-balance-point shaft, our testing shows significant improvements in energy transfer, which leads to longer, straighter drives.
“The irons are more forgiving and feature a cavity design that includes an elastomer badge for improved feel. The fairway woods and hybrids offer golfers high-launching, forgiving options from all conditions.”
But it's not all about the G20. Also new to the family are the Anser wedge, Anser Milled putters and Sydney putter. Various Anser Milled putters – seven models in all – are in the bags of PING pros Hunter Mahan, Angel Cabrera, Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen, Heath Slocum and others. With the Anser Milled Series, PING updates the original Anser design of company founder Karsten Solheim.
The new designs, all precision-milled from 303 stainless steel, offer various hosel configurations to match specific stroke types and feature intricate design details to build upon the performance that has contributed to more than 500 tour wins and 26 major victories since 1966.
PING have also introduced its ‘Fit for Stroke’ putter fitting concept. Every PING putter is balanced to fit a stroke type: straight, slight arc or strong arc. Each putter will include a shaft label indicating its matching stroke type.
Extensive player and robot testing have offered overwhelming proof that when a golfer’s putter balance matches their stroke type, their consistency improves and they make more putts.
News from golfmagic.com
Well, we answered it in the way of an In the Bag article – and now, on the strength of Tour players’ enthusiasm for the new family and Anser Milled putters, PING have launched the G20 range to the public. Headline act? The G20 driver (left), already in the bag of Bubba Watson, Ángel Cabrera and Miguel Angel Jimenez.
“There’s a lot of new technology in the entire G20 family,” said PING chairman and CEO John Solheim.
“Our engineers optimised the clubs to fit and benefit golfers of all skill levels.
“In the driver, we’re using for the first time a titanium alloy called Ti 8-1-1, which allows us to improve the weighting to better optimise the entire clubhead. When combined with our new, proprietary high-balance-point shaft, our testing shows significant improvements in energy transfer, which leads to longer, straighter drives.
“The irons are more forgiving and feature a cavity design that includes an elastomer badge for improved feel. The fairway woods and hybrids offer golfers high-launching, forgiving options from all conditions.”
But it's not all about the G20. Also new to the family are the Anser wedge, Anser Milled putters and Sydney putter. Various Anser Milled putters – seven models in all – are in the bags of PING pros Hunter Mahan, Angel Cabrera, Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen, Heath Slocum and others. With the Anser Milled Series, PING updates the original Anser design of company founder Karsten Solheim.
The new designs, all precision-milled from 303 stainless steel, offer various hosel configurations to match specific stroke types and feature intricate design details to build upon the performance that has contributed to more than 500 tour wins and 26 major victories since 1966.
PING have also introduced its ‘Fit for Stroke’ putter fitting concept. Every PING putter is balanced to fit a stroke type: straight, slight arc or strong arc. Each putter will include a shaft label indicating its matching stroke type.
Extensive player and robot testing have offered overwhelming proof that when a golfer’s putter balance matches their stroke type, their consistency improves and they make more putts.
News from golfmagic.com
Jul 27, 2011
Wait Worth It For Downes Crediton Duo
Downes Crediton's Barry Austin and Tony Cockayne booked a trip to Turkey in the Lombard Challenge, a PGA Pro-Captain Tournament, West Region qualifier at Woodbury Park - but admitted they were left sweating on the final result.
The Devon pair shot a 10 under par round of 62 to top the leaderboard but they ended the day with a double bogey and wondered if they had missed their chance at the Exeter venue.
Even with their slip at the 18th hole though, they still managed to finish two shots ahead of Worcestershire Golf Club's Richard Lewis and Andy Davis, and Gary Milne and Paul Smale from Exeter Golf & Country Club.
Austin and Cockayne's display was enough to earn them a place in the £25,000 final which will be held at Antalya Golf Club's PGA Sultan Course from November 25-26.
PGA professional Austin said: "We went out early and were doing well, but when you end with a double bogey you wonder if it's going be a case of 'if only'.
"Our back nine wasn't so good so I thought that if someone tied with us then they would win on countback.
"We went home and came back later but we'd done enough to win as it turned out. But we knew our score could have been even better.
"Tony and I have been playing a lot of pro-captain events recently and doing well so it was good to win.
"And the venue is fantastic. I've played there before in the PGA National Pro-Am Championship so I know we're going to be well looked after.
"I'm chuffed to get to the final and so is Tony."
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The Devon pair shot a 10 under par round of 62 to top the leaderboard but they ended the day with a double bogey and wondered if they had missed their chance at the Exeter venue.
Even with their slip at the 18th hole though, they still managed to finish two shots ahead of Worcestershire Golf Club's Richard Lewis and Andy Davis, and Gary Milne and Paul Smale from Exeter Golf & Country Club.
Austin and Cockayne's display was enough to earn them a place in the £25,000 final which will be held at Antalya Golf Club's PGA Sultan Course from November 25-26.
PGA professional Austin said: "We went out early and were doing well, but when you end with a double bogey you wonder if it's going be a case of 'if only'.
"Our back nine wasn't so good so I thought that if someone tied with us then they would win on countback.
"We went home and came back later but we'd done enough to win as it turned out. But we knew our score could have been even better.
"Tony and I have been playing a lot of pro-captain events recently and doing well so it was good to win.
"And the venue is fantastic. I've played there before in the PGA National Pro-Am Championship so I know we're going to be well looked after.
"I'm chuffed to get to the final and so is Tony."
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Jul 15, 2011
New Cheap Taylormade R11 Irons
New cheap Taylormade R11 Irons has been Released. When Taylormade released the white R11 driver…it was basically an FU to the entire industry when you think about it.
And the sheer numbers of them give you a great probability that you will get a win on tour with one of these new white drivers pretty quickly…which of course influences the consumer all the way down the line…it is a validation (although not a good one) to them that this thing must work.
Well with all that success the R11 driver had…the question I hear quite often since has been will Taylormade release a set of R11 irons?
And the sheer numbers of them give you a great probability that you will get a win on tour with one of these new white drivers pretty quickly…which of course influences the consumer all the way down the line…it is a validation (although not a good one) to them that this thing must work.
Well with all that success the R11 driver had…the question I hear quite often since has been will Taylormade release a set of R11 irons?
Jul 13, 2011
Scotty Cameron Circa 62 Putter Review
The Scotty Cameron Circa 62 line of putters, made by Titleist, consists of five models: No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 6 and No. 7. Each club comes with 4 degrees of loft, 330-gram head weight and a 71-degree lie.
The head is made of carbon steel with a precision-milled face and a mist finish to reduce glare. Each Circa 62 is stocked with a signature Cameron Red Baby T grip on a standard 35-inch shaft. Lefthanded clubs are available in the No. 2 model only.
And the Scotty Cameron Circa 62 putter offers soft feel and true rolls. The ball comes off the face quickly and gives true feedback, especially on off-centered putts. The grips are comfortable and stay positioned in the hands throughout the stroke. The 62s set up nicely and are sleek, simple-looking putters. Especially notable are the soft, mist finishes, which are easy to look at during strokes.
The head is made of carbon steel with a precision-milled face and a mist finish to reduce glare. Each Circa 62 is stocked with a signature Cameron Red Baby T grip on a standard 35-inch shaft. Lefthanded clubs are available in the No. 2 model only.
And the Scotty Cameron Circa 62 putter offers soft feel and true rolls. The ball comes off the face quickly and gives true feedback, especially on off-centered putts. The grips are comfortable and stay positioned in the hands throughout the stroke. The 62s set up nicely and are sleek, simple-looking putters. Especially notable are the soft, mist finishes, which are easy to look at during strokes.
The Circa 62 line has few drawbacks. However, the putters have a tendency of feeling a bit light, making them a bit unreliable for those with shaky putting strokes. The No. 6 and No. 7 models, being face-balanced, slightly make up for this flaw.
At around $300, the Cameron Circa 62 is worth the price tag. Therefore, if you are willing to buy golf clubs, it is right. Moreover, it is at the top of its game with quality, reputation and reliability. Each model produces true rolls, great distance control and honest feedback, despite its seemingly light feel.
Jul 12, 2011
Reagan Kennedy quietly makes ace & Ping G20 Hybrid
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Six-year-old golfer Reagan Kennedy sank a hole-in-one on a course in central Illinois and hardly made a peep. Why so calm? Her father had told her not to make a lot of noise while playing.
But 13-year-old Cheyenne Broquard said she told her younger sister that making an ace was the one time a golfer could be excused for being loud.
"We told her this is one time you can scream," Broquard told Bloomington newspaper The Pantagraph. "It didn't hit her until the seventh hole and she said, 'I'm going to get another one.' We said, 'OK, hot shot.' "
According to The Pantagraph, Kennedy aced an 85-yard shot on the third hole at The Links at Ireland Grove last week using a hybrid club.
Erin Kennedy, Reagan's mother, said her husband, Steve, put a golf club in Reagan's hands when she was only 2. According to the paper, Reagan played in a tournament in June and finished third in a division for girls ages 6 and 7.
Reagan Kennedy, of Bloomington, said she's now working toward her ultimate golf goal -- beating her father.
"Each year she gets better and better," Steve Kennedy said. "After the Country Youth Classic we came out a few times and she's shot better scores."
By the way, here is a new ping golf--Ping G20 Hybrid. The Ping Company is constantly upgrading and designing new ideas in their golf clubs. People look forward to these new clubs in order to improve their game. Currently, it has been announced that a new G20 hybrid will be introduced.
Players are excited about seeing this club in use by some of the pros at that venue. All golf clubs, put out by this company, are highly prized throughout the world. They are especially designed to correct the problems that are often found when playing this popular game. Their hybrid club, wedges, and the well-known putter are being used somewhere every day.
But 13-year-old Cheyenne Broquard said she told her younger sister that making an ace was the one time a golfer could be excused for being loud.
"We told her this is one time you can scream," Broquard told Bloomington newspaper The Pantagraph. "It didn't hit her until the seventh hole and she said, 'I'm going to get another one.' We said, 'OK, hot shot.' "
According to The Pantagraph, Kennedy aced an 85-yard shot on the third hole at The Links at Ireland Grove last week using a hybrid club.
Erin Kennedy, Reagan's mother, said her husband, Steve, put a golf club in Reagan's hands when she was only 2. According to the paper, Reagan played in a tournament in June and finished third in a division for girls ages 6 and 7.
Reagan Kennedy, of Bloomington, said she's now working toward her ultimate golf goal -- beating her father.
"Each year she gets better and better," Steve Kennedy said. "After the Country Youth Classic we came out a few times and she's shot better scores."
By the way, here is a new ping golf--Ping G20 Hybrid. The Ping Company is constantly upgrading and designing new ideas in their golf clubs. People look forward to these new clubs in order to improve their game. Currently, it has been announced that a new G20 hybrid will be introduced.
Players are excited about seeing this club in use by some of the pros at that venue. All golf clubs, put out by this company, are highly prized throughout the world. They are especially designed to correct the problems that are often found when playing this popular game. Their hybrid club, wedges, and the well-known putter are being used somewhere every day.
Jul 11, 2011
Titleist Scotty Cameron Studio Select Laguna 2 Putter
The Titleist Scotty Cameron Studio Select Laguna 2 Putter has a milled sight line in the flange, the dancing Scotty Cameron red cord grip and a stepless shaft, providing a clean view of the ball at address. With its bold, Tour-inspired Cherry Dot graphics, translucent red lacquer paintfill, precision milled 303 stainless steel head and interchangeable weights—which can be changed by the player or the Scotty Cameron Custom Shop—the Laguna 2 is Scotty’s latest member of the Studio Select family.
The Scotty Cameron Studio Select line is the culmination of Scotty's Putter Studio research and his drive to create a putter family with the finest technical performance and the utmost in aesthetic appeal and overall feel. Each Studio Select putter is entirely precision milled from a block of 303 Stainless Steel.
Design features like a high toe set up to help players address the ball with the putter square to the target line, factory interchangeable heel and toe weights that allow for multiple length/weight options in each model, and the sleek, stepless shaft make the new Studio Select putters the most exciting putter line introduction for some time.
Scotty’s signature design concepts like the high toe and a sole that squares up perfectly at address are all part of this line extension.With its full shaft of offset, the Laguna 2 sets up taller for players who prefer less toe flow and the mechanical, precise alignment of the plumbing neck. The topline and rolled edges are smooth, while subtle shape refinements throughout make this familiar putter reminiscent of its predecessors but completely new.
Bringing precision and elegance to the green while adding even more versatility to the hi-performance Studio Select family - Scotty's Laguna 2 joins the line as a highly anticipated Tour-proven model. Trusted by the world’s finest players, the Laguna 2 celebrates a classic head shape with modern design aesthetics and engineering.
The Scotty Cameron Studio Select line is the culmination of Scotty's Putter Studio research and his drive to create a putter family with the finest technical performance and the utmost in aesthetic appeal and overall feel. Each Studio Select putter is entirely precision milled from a block of 303 Stainless Steel.
Design features like a high toe set up to help players address the ball with the putter square to the target line, factory interchangeable heel and toe weights that allow for multiple length/weight options in each model, and the sleek, stepless shaft make the new Studio Select putters the most exciting putter line introduction for some time.
Scotty’s signature design concepts like the high toe and a sole that squares up perfectly at address are all part of this line extension.With its full shaft of offset, the Laguna 2 sets up taller for players who prefer less toe flow and the mechanical, precise alignment of the plumbing neck. The topline and rolled edges are smooth, while subtle shape refinements throughout make this familiar putter reminiscent of its predecessors but completely new.
Bringing precision and elegance to the green while adding even more versatility to the hi-performance Studio Select family - Scotty's Laguna 2 joins the line as a highly anticipated Tour-proven model. Trusted by the world’s finest players, the Laguna 2 celebrates a classic head shape with modern design aesthetics and engineering.
Jul 8, 2011
Experience of Using Callaway FT-IQ Driver
My experience with the Callaway FT-IQ Driver really was forgettable except for the money I wasted, but Callaway has more than corrected its problems when it developed the FT-IQ.
I bought this driver to replace my broken FTi. The first 10 drives are for the new alignment. After that, it's always in the middle of the fairway and at least 30 yards longer than my old FTi. I didn't think there would be much change from one club to the other. But there is. Worth every $. I usally play around 90's.
Callaway claims that the FT-iQ driver is the longest, straightest driver their engineers have ever created utilizing the coolest, latest innovations from Formula One racers and Stealth Bombers to fire a smart bomb down the fairway. While some golfers say that the FT-iQ looks more like a torpedo rather than a driver, fans would rather compare it with a Lamborghini and endorse it as the next generation of square drivers.
Tjerefore, if you want to buy golf clubs, this is your right answer. With the Center of Gravity (CG) at half the height of the previous FT-i version, golfers are blessed with a superbly low-spin ball launch. Visible external web weighting strategically positions discretional weight to the heel corners, resulting in fades and slices that are drastically reduced to help golfers hit amazingly straight shots.
This is the longest driver i have ever hit. I like the callaway drivers and i love em but the price tag scared me away. Great for rich high handicapers, and anyone who struggles with finding the fairway. Personally i don't have a problem.
I bought this driver to replace my broken FTi. The first 10 drives are for the new alignment. After that, it's always in the middle of the fairway and at least 30 yards longer than my old FTi. I didn't think there would be much change from one club to the other. But there is. Worth every $. I usally play around 90's.
Callaway claims that the FT-iQ driver is the longest, straightest driver their engineers have ever created utilizing the coolest, latest innovations from Formula One racers and Stealth Bombers to fire a smart bomb down the fairway. While some golfers say that the FT-iQ looks more like a torpedo rather than a driver, fans would rather compare it with a Lamborghini and endorse it as the next generation of square drivers.
Tjerefore, if you want to buy golf clubs, this is your right answer. With the Center of Gravity (CG) at half the height of the previous FT-i version, golfers are blessed with a superbly low-spin ball launch. Visible external web weighting strategically positions discretional weight to the heel corners, resulting in fades and slices that are drastically reduced to help golfers hit amazingly straight shots.
This is the longest driver i have ever hit. I like the callaway drivers and i love em but the price tag scared me away. Great for rich high handicapers, and anyone who struggles with finding the fairway. Personally i don't have a problem.
Jun 30, 2011
Special Golf Club: Ping G20 Irons
The Ping G20 Irons feature a new Custom Tuning Port which expands perimeter weighting and increases MOI. The thinner face of the G20 Iron helps position weight to the toe for added forgiveness. The wider sole provides a higher launch angle. Strong lofts and a low center of gravity produce long shots with a high trajectory and maximum forgiveness
Concretely speaking, Ping G20 Irons' features are the following aspects:
1.Thinner face
2.Stainless Steel Irons
3.Wider sole provides a higher launch angle
4.Strong lofts and a low center of gravity produce long shots with a high trajectory and maximum forgiveness
And it helps position weight to the toe for added forgiveness. The wider sole provides a higher launch angle. Strong lofts and a low center of gravity produce long shots with a high trajectory and maximum forgiveness.
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