Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 26 April 2013
Adidas Golf has announced record-breaking footwear sales for the first part of 2013, with February marking the highest sales period for the global golf brand since it was formed back in 1999. Despite longer winter conditions around the world, the United Kingdom, United States and Japan all reported significant gains in both money and market share numbers. “We’ve had some amazing success stories so...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 29 April 2013
Brett Rumford overcame a late collapse to win the Ballantine’s Championship after a playoff with fellow Australian Marcus Fraser and Scotland’s Peter Whiteford. An eagle at the first extra hole gave the 35-year-old a fourth European Tour title – his first for six years – after a closing 68 left him level with Fraser and Whiteford on 11-under-par. Rumford had got his nose in front thanks...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 29 April 2013
Billy Horschel charged to a maiden PGA Tour victory as an eight-under-par 64 gave him a one-stroke win over DA Points at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The 26-year-old American cooly brushed off a final hole storm delay to make a huge birdie putt – his ninth of the round – to take him to 20-under-par and a one shot...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 3 May 2013
In this video TG Equipment Editor Joel Tadman reviews the Adams Super S and Super LS drivers on our 2013 test. All the testers enjoyed the design and look of the matt white finish apart from Graeme. James and Joel preferred the smaller clubhead and more subtle crown design of the LS. All commented on how the contrast between the white...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 8 May 2013
In this video TG Equipment Editor Joel Tadman reviews the Wilson Staff Superlight D-100 while on our recent drivers test. Both James and Joel immediately noticed the onset and weren’t fans of the leading edge being so far from the shaft. The club did feel lighter across our testing panel and everyone felt it sat squarely at address. Joel and Graeme felt the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 8 May 2013
In this video below TG Instruction Editor Kit Alexander reviews the AMP CELL while on our 2013 test. The vibrant look to the new model was a winner across the board. Not only did the colour range please our testers, the head shape also instilled confidence while the tackier grip brought about an extra sense of control. James struggled to keep the ball...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 10 May 2013
In this video TG Instruction Editor Kit Alexander reviews the new Progen Chromo driver. The grip is the first thing you notice. Everyone liked the tacky surface and spongy feeling of it. James didn’t like the loud green colour while Joel felt the stitching at the back ofthe handle interfered with his feel at address. The loud, hollow sound was ear-splitting, but...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 1 May 2013
PUMA Golf has announced the release of the Faas Lite, an extremely lightweight and waterproof golf shoe. A combination of FaasFoam+ (a proprietary blend of foam and rubber that is 25% lighter than previous foams) and lightweight materials in the lining package and tongue create an extremely light and comfortable shoe that weighs just 8.7oz. Microfiber leather with stormCELL provides super lightweight performance...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 1 May 2013
PING has unveiled its new Nome TR putter with variable-depth grooves milled directly into the face, an industry-first innovation that the company says will produce unmatched distance control. The new model also offers a bold alignment feature that makes the mallet-style head easy to aim. The grooves that first appeared in the face insert of the Scottsdale TR series – are deepest in the centre and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 1 May 2013
COBRA Golf is celebrating the 2013 US Open by bringing golfers a fresh new color to their AMP CELL Pro driver. The limited edition AMP CELL Pro in white, blue and red features a MyFly hosel, SmartPad, E9 Face Technology and Advanced Material Placement, with an Aldila RIP Phenom shaft, limited edition headcover, and limited edition wrench. Starting on June 1st, 600 of the drivers will...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 2 May 2013
Adams Golf has announced the addition of the Idea Super 9031 and Idea Super DHy to its award-winning family of hybrids. Both models are geared toward low-to-mid handicap players and reflect Adams’ renowned easy-to-hit for all skill levels philosophy. The Super 9031 improves upon the Idea Pro Black 9031, with enhanced shaping and the use of slots to produce a hotter...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 7 May 2013
Brett Rumford delivered a short-game masterclass to win by four and become only the 31st player to win consecutive official titles on The European Tour at the Volvo China Open. After a playoff victory at the previous week’s Ballantine’s Championship, the Australian had it much easier at Binhai Lake when he made five birdies in ten holes to turn the final round...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 7 May 2013
England’s David Lynn missed out on the chance to win his first PGA Tour event as he bogeyed the 18th in a playoff with American rookie Derek Ernst at the Wells Fargo Championship. The 39-year-old – who hasn’t won since the 2004 KLM Open on The European Tour – found the bunker with his approach giving 22-year-old Ernst the advantage after the pair...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 8 May 2013
With the size of golf bags growing and the number of accessories you can cram into them increasing, a brand new three wheel trolley from Big Max offers golfers storage and transport options that cater for bulky equipment in a way that no other trolley does. Not content with making the just ultra-compact trolleys, Big Max has gone one further and is set...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 16 May 2013
SkyCaddie has unveiled the SkyPro, a device they are calling golf’s most powerful portable swing analyser and training tool. With SkyPro, golfers can learn incredible amounts of detail about every swing they make, whether on the golf course or a bay at the driving range. The device weighs less than 30g, is about the size of a USB stick and attaches easily to the shaft...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 16 May 2013
Premier Licensing, the number one supplier of licensed golf accessories in Europe, provide the perfect way for any golfing football fan to show their allegiance on the course. From head covers to umbrellas, ball markers to gloves, towels to divot tools, the entire Premier Licensing range has been manufactured using the finest materials and designs with exclusive licenses enabling football fans...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 May 2013
Building upon the success of last year’s TW’13, Nike Golf has unveiled an enhanced and modified look to the new Nike TW’14 footwear. Tiger Woods debuted the new Nike shoe in dramatic fashion at The Players Championship last week, when he won his 78th PGA Tour title. The original Nike TW’13 was created through insights from Woods himself, who stated: “I train with Nike Free technology all the...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 May 2013
PING’s innovative iPING putter app is now available as a free download on the Google Play store for the Samsung Galaxy S III, the club maker announced today. Developed for all skill levels, the iPING putter app is a wireless, go-anywhere putting improvement and fitting tool that identifies a player’s stroke type, analyses impact angle, and measures tempo, lie angle and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 17 May 2013
In this video TG’s Equipment Editor Joel Tadman tests the new Callaway Hex Chrome+ golf ball, which has been designed to fly off the tee but still feel soft around the greens. The new ball features a dual mantle that unlocks distance by increasing speed and minimising spin off the tee, while the soft TPU cover promotes Tour-level control and feel. ...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 21 May 2013
Oakley has been announced as the official supplier of eyewear to the 2013 BMW PGA Championship. The brand already provide provides eyewear to some of the world’s best players, including Englishman Ian Poulter and Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello. The brand will have an experiential presence at The European Tour’s flagship event at Wentworth Club from May 23 – 26, 2013, with their innovation...