Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 23 January 2013
Ryder Cup star Paul Lawrie has made the decision to put the brand new Wilson Staff FG Tour Traction Control (TC) wedges into his bag in Qatar. The Scot is playing in the European Tour’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters in Doha, where he is looking to become the first man to win the event on three occasions. The popular Scotsman – who last season...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 21 January 2013
PING Collection have long been established as a market leader in hybrid-fabric innovation and their spring/summer 2013 offering continues this with a soft, poly-cotton material found in several new garments, including the excellent Miro polo-shirt. From a design perspective, this is PING Collection’s most varied range yet, with items guaranteed to offer comfort, performance and freedom of movement, no matter the conditions. Fiona Reilly,...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 21 January 2013
American Brian Gay has ended a three-year victory drought with a play-off win over Charles Howell III in the Humana Challenge. Gay thought his chance had slipped through his fingers with a par on the 72nd hole, but an incredible Scott Stallings collapse that saw the American fire a 223-yard 6-iron into the water at 18, opened the door. Gay had earlier closed...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 21 January 2013
Welshman Jamie Donaldson suffered a nervous wait on the 18th green on his way to securing the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship, as world number four Justin Rose came within inches of claiming a play-off. Donaldson overhauled Rose’s two-shot lead to win by one in the Middle East, but he almost missed out after bogeying the last, only to see Rose lip-out his birdie attempt from...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 16 January 2013
Mizuno has announced the addition of former amateur star Daan Huizing to its European Tour staffers. The Dutchman will join Marcel Siem and Chris Wood, who have both signed new Mizuno deals for the 2013 season. The 22-year-old played Mizuno irons on his way to becoming the number one ranked amateur in Europe, before turning professional at the end of 2012. In that season he won the Lytham Trophy...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 16 January 2013
Callaway Golf has announced the signing of Kristoffer Broberg to its team of 2013 professionals representing and playing Callaway and Odyssey products on the European Tour. The rising Swedish star made headlines last August on the Challenge Tour when he shot 75-under-par in a four-tournament stretch, three of which he won and missed out in the play-off in the fourth by...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 15 January 2013
FootJoy have launched their new M:PROJECT shoe, heralding a revolutionary step in golf footwear. Appropriately entitled M:PROJECT, the lightweight shoe is the result of years of extensive research and is based around the philosophy that Minimum Construction delivers Maximum Feel throughout all phases of the golf swing. This athletic-infused shoe is available in both cleated and spikeless versions, along with a variety of fresh...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013
On the heels of Nike Golf’s major announcement today that Rory McIlroy has joined its athlete roster, Nike Golf have also unveiled a new advert that features Tiger Woods and the Northern Irishman together. The Nike duo showcase their athletic competitiveness, remarkable talents, and playful attitudes by trying to outdo each other with a series of trick shots on the range. “I really like the ad,”...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013
Nike Golf have finally officially announced that Rory McIlroy has signed a multi-year agreement with them. While the fee wasn’t confirmed, it has been reported that the deal is worth around £156 million over 10 years, or over £40,000 per day. The world number one will use the clubs, ball, footwear, glove, apparel, headwear and accessories when he makes his Nike debut this week at...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013
Innovative footwear manufacurer ECCO has announced more colour schemes for its Tour Hybrid model, the first-ever crossover model featuring a classic leather upper design atop the company’s award-winning Street outsole. “It’s in our DNA to pioneer comfort, performance and style trends,” says Michael Waack, Head of Global Golf at ECCO. “With each collection, we want to excite the trade and consumer...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013
Russell Henley became only the sixth ever rookie to win on his PGA Tour debut at the Sony Open and in doing so has booked his place at the 2013 Masters. Tied for the lead with fellow rookie Scott Langley at the start the final round, Henley seized control with a birdie at the 1st. He then closed with five straight birdies...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Monday 14 January 2013
Louis Oosthuizen overhauled Scott Jamieson’s five-shot final round lead by firing a sensational closing 66 to win the Volvo Golf Champions in South Africa. The home favourite’s six-under-par at Durban Country Club provided his sixth European Tour title, the €350,000 first prize and elevates him to a career-high fourth in the Official World Golf Rankings. Jamieson just missed out on earning his second win...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 11 January 2013
Cobra-Puma Golf has unveiled the signing of five-time PGA Tour winner Jesper Parnevik who will endorse their apparel and golf equipment The stylsih Swede – who has also won five times on the European Tour – will play the AMP CELL driver and fairway woods, the AMP Forged irons and Trusty Rusty wedges. “Cobra Puma Golf and Jesper Parnevik are a perfect match,” said Bob...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 11 January 2013
Equmen has created a revolutionary range of second-skin Core Precision vests that claim to help golfers stay fit thanks to Helix-Mapping technology that builds in physiotherapy taping techniques to structure, support and energise the body. Each base layer vest also improves circulation and aid muscle recovery by reducing the risk of soreness and injury from playing regular golf. The vests also control temperature and...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Friday 11 January 2013
Mizuno have announced they are going to offer customers the opportunity to personalise their new MP wedges with a name or initials stamp. From January 2013, up to six characters in any one of 12 different colours can be added their MP Wedge orders. Each club is separately customised which means that stamp depth and alignment may vary slightly, making every club stamped completely...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 10 January 2013
As the PGA Tour’s reigning tournament champions took to the fairways in Hawaii to open their 2013 campaigns, Titleist emerged as the top choice across every major equipment category, including golf balls, woods, irons, wedges and putters. A number of Titleist Brand Ambassadors were also putting their trust in new Titleist equipment for the first time. Current U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson was playing...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Thursday 10 January 2013
Callaway Golf has announced the signing of Japanese golf star Ryo Ishikawa. The 21-year-old is a ten-time winner on the Japanese Tour and will play the company’s equipment, including its new Razr Fit Xtreme driver and the Odyssey Versa putter. Beyond the equipment, the world number 75 will also wear Callaway-branded clothes, caps, gloves and footwear. “I am very happy to join the Callaway team,” said Ishikawa.
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Wednesday 9 January 2013
Oakley has announced the addition of defending Masters champion Bubba Watson to its tour ambassadors in an attempt to try and fill the void left by world number one Rory McIlroy whose contract expired at the end of 2012. Watson joins the stylish brand from Travis Mathew, who spoke out to say that the change “had been in the works for some time,” despite...
Written by Jake O'Reilly on Tuesday 8 January 2013
Adams Golf have announced that 2010 Ryder Cup member Jeff Overton has joined the company’s PGA Tour roster. The American will make his 2013 debut this week at the Sony Open sporting the brand’s logo on his bag and headwear. The 29-year-old will use Adams’ Super LS hybrid. “Throughout my time on the PGA Tour, numerous players have shared how their performance has benefitted...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 8 January 2013
Odyssey have been at the forefront of putter innovation for decades now, and their latest Versa looks set to raise the bar even higher. Ever since the iconic 2-Ball launched in 2001, Odyssey have been well-known for making alignment easier for golfers of all abilities, and the black and white design of the Versa collection further enhances this reputation. Each wand features...