Faldo wants long putters banned: “It’s called a golf swing”

GEG image Sir Nick Faldo’s opinion on long and belly putters is simple: “To anchor a club is a hinge,” Faldo said at an appearance at fabled Pinehurst Resort, site of 2014 Men’s and Women’s U.S. Opens.  “It’s called a golf swing and …
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Ping Golf’s Nome putter available in early April

GEG image Ping Golf hasn’t given a specific date for consumer availability of suddenly-hot Nome putter, used by Hunter Mahan to win the WGC Accenture Match Play Championship this past Sunday. Many companies might have rushed out the Nome this month in …
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Under Armour rumored to have its sights set on Adams Golf

GEG image The PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando is sometimes referred to as “Rumor Central.” Indeed, it’s often difficult to separate fact from fiction on the halls of the Orange County Convention Center. Here’s an interesting one that might have some legs: …
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Callaway expected to launch new Diablo Edge driver early next year

GEG image In addition to a five-piece golf ball, Callaway Golf is expected to come with a new Diablo Edge driver early next year, The new driver reportedly features an adjustable weighting system (seems kind of late for that ) and a forged …
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Wanted: New bagman for Dustin Johnson

GEG image After some major on-course gaffes, Dustin Johnson and his caddy of three years have split. Golf Digest’s Tim Rosaforte reported Tuesday that Johnson and Bobby Brown parted amicably and that Johnson’s rules meltdown at last year’s PGA Championship and late …
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No More Revolving Door at the PGA Show

GEG image When the boss invites you to play golf at his club, you show up. And when golf gear makers would get their annual summons from the PGA of America to exhibit at the PGA Merchandise Show, they all appeared. Until …
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