Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 13 February 2012
Spaniard Rafael Cabrera-Bello held off a strong field that included three of the world’s top four players to win his second European Tour title at the Dubai Desert Classic. Cabrera-Bello was always in contention after an opening 63 and a 68 on the final day was enough to seal the win by one shot from Lee Westwood who failed to get...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 13 February 2012
Scotsman Richie Ramsay has become the latest new recruit to the army of Tour players wearing Under Armour apparel. Ramsey, who shot to prominence by winning the US Amateur Championship in 2006 and climbing to the No1 amateur in the world, kicked off the new relationship by wearing the new UA coldblack technology in the heat of Abu Dhabi, where he won...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 13 February 2012
It was billed as Tiger vs Phil but ultimately Mickelson emerged peerless from the Pebble Beach AT&T Pro-Am as he won with a scintillating final-round 64 for his 40th overall PGA Tour victory. Mickelson was in stunning form off the tee with his Callaway Razr Fit driver but it was on the greens, with his Odyssey PT82 putter that he really...
Written by TG Staff Writer on Thursday 9 February 2012
For the stylish guy who likes to look good on and off the golfing green, IJP Design is the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. Ian Poulter’s unique brand fuses functionality and fashion, and this collection is no exception. Wives and girlfriends can choose from a wide variety of styles and colours of trousers and shirts, priced from £40-£100, so their husbands...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 7 February 2012
Apparel giant Galvin Green has launched a brand new website that incorporates colour-coordinated multi-layer graphics, product videos and a golfer’s guide on gearing up to tackle the most fierce of weather conditions. The website (www.galvingreen.com) has launched in conjunction with the brand’s new Spring/Summer Collection, and Galvin’s Multi-Layer concept is fully explained in a new specialised section online. European Tour players Jamie Donaldon and...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Tuesday 7 February 2012
Repairing pitchmarks is something all conscientious golfers should do, and with Champ’s new Quick Flix repair tool there really is no excuse for not doing a great job. The innovative new pitchmark repairer is the lightest ever produced by Champ and, unlike some others, is barely noticeable in your pocket thanks to the fold-away prongs – no more unwanted prods on...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 7 February 2012
Scotsman Paul Lawrie sealed the seventh Tour victory of his career at a windswept and shortened Qatar Masters. It is the second victory for Lawrie inside a year after returning to use Wilson Staff irons – the brand with which he won the Open Championship in 1999. He used the Wilson FG Tour irons as he mastered the wind in the 54-hole...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Monday 6 February 2012
A week on from his capitulation at the Farmers’ Insurance Open, Titleist staffer Kyle Stanley secured his maiden PGA Tour title with victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 24-year-old fired an impressive 6-under-par final round to finish on 15-under-par, a shot clear of fellow American Ben Crane. Overnight leader Spencer Levin suffered a nightmare Sunday though, finishing on 13-under after a disappointing...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 February 2012
In the week that the TaylorMade R11S driver makes its official debut on the European Tour, it has gone straight to being the number one driver driver in play at the Qatar Masters. The R11S has been well received by TaylorMade’s army of Tour pros with 24 in the bags of the players competing in Doha. In addition the RBZ Tour fairway was...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 February 2012
When it comes to better players, Titleist are one of the biggest names in the game and the Titleist 712 MB irons are aimed squarely at skilled golfers. The MBs are popular on Tour with Titleist’s army of players who demand the ultimate in shot-shaping ability and feel from their irons. So when it came to updating the MBs from the 710...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 February 2012
Scotty Cameron’s new line of California Series putters have been launched with a brand new Sea Mist finish to replace the honey dip finish on the previous line. The new range features five models – Del Mar, Fastback, Monterey, Monterey 1.5, and Sonoma, that are characterised by blade and mid-mallet style heads with five different neck styles. The California putters also feature deeper,...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Friday 3 February 2012
Motocaddy have unveiled two new electric trolleys for 2012 in the form of the S1 Pro and the S3 Pro. Both models are updates on the hugely successful S1 and S3 Digital trolleys and include striking new design details as well as some additional features. The S1 Pro model takes on the mantle of the S1 trolley by featuring a a new...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 2 February 2012
Following on from their successful layering clothing system, FootJoy has announced the launch of a new line of apparel which consists of polo shirts, trousers and knitwear in a variety of vibrant styles. There are four colour collections in the new Performance Apparel range; Cape (Navy/Ocean/Yellow/White), Savannah (Black/Red/White), Valley (Purple/Charcoal/Grey/White) and finally Shore (Navy/Khaki/Coral/White). As well as authentic fit polo shirts, FootJoy has ensured...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Tuesday 31 January 2012
There is something endearing about a golfer who resists the temptations of sponsors and instead plays the clubs he thinks will lead him to glory – and looking in the bag of Robert Rock in Abu Dhabi it would seem he is exactly that golfer. Rock, who is well known for playing without a cap or visor, held off the challenge...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Monday 30 January 2012
Day Two While day one of the PGA Merchandise Show is all about hitting clubs at the demo day, days two and three are about the major manufacturers showing off by seeing who can make the most noise and essentially seeing who has the biggest stand. As you might expect, after dominating the driver market in 2011, TaylorMade were at it again...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 27 January 2012
Titleist’s reputation for producing equipment for the avid golfer is well-deserved, and their better-player irons are certainly impressive. As well as the new AP2, AP1 and MB irons, the new CB irons are everything a serious golfer could want from a club. The irons, which launched in November last year, feature a small cavity with an inner cavity muscle behind the impact...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 27 January 2012
Callaway may well have built its reputation on award-winning woods in the early days, but in the 21st century their irons are top notch too. As well as clubs suited to better players, Callaway manufacture sticks for those new to the game and game-improvers that are looking for distance, forgiveness and easy launching properties. The new RAZR X HL irons are very...
Written by Jon Greathead, Senior Equipment Editor on Friday 27 January 2012
Callaway’s RAZR X won our most recent TG Hybrids Test towards the back end of last year, and now a new game-improver rescue club is about to hit the market. The new RAZR X HL hybrids feature a Zero Roll design that helps to increase distance from all lies, but also helps to generate a gentler landing on the green. The centre...
Written by Jonathan Greathead, TG Senior Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 January 2012
Titleist have launched four new models of golf ball for the 2012 season, each designed to suit different skills levels and personal preferences. In addition to a new NXT Tour ball and NXT Tour S model, Titleist have also unveiled the Velocity ball and the DT SoLo. The NXT Tour first launched in 2001, but there have been many improvements since. The latest...
Written by David Connor, TG Equipment Editor on Thursday 26 January 2012
The annual PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando is where the great and the good of the golf industry meet every year to show off their new equipment for the coming season – and Today’s Golfer are here to bring you the latest news and reviews of what will be hitting the stores this year. First up is the demo day where...