Tag: Nike Golf

Nike Golf’s Masters TW’13 shoe available March 28

GEG image   Nike Golf has created Nike Free-inspired TW ‘13 Limited Edition footwear for next month’s Masters. The Nike TW ’13 Limited Edition shoe, will be available beginning March 28 and carry a shelf price of $179.99 and is crafted of waterproof multi-stretch …
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Tiger Woods wins at Bay Hill with bag full of Nike equipment

GEG image Tiger Woods won the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Invitational today (and reclaimed the No. 1 world ranking) with his usual assortment of Nike Golf clubs, including the new Covert VR_S 5-wood that he added to his bag at the WGC-Cadillac …
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McIlroy says equipment is fine but his swing needs work

GEG image PALM BEACH GARDENs, Fla. – Rory McIlroy, of course, isn’t your average golfer, but the world No. 1 does have something in common with average players. That is, it’s not the equipment to blame for poor swings, it’s the player. McIlroy …
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Review: Nike 20XI-x golf ball

GEG image Let’s cut to the chase: Nike Golf’s new 20XI-x is the best golf ball Nike has released to date. I was astonished at how well the ball performed. The ball’s RZN core, which was introduced in the previous model, now …
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Duval re-signs with Nike Golf

GEG image You can go home again. Just ask David Duval. The former world No. 1 has re-signed with Nike Golf. Duval, who hasn’t been a significant presence on the PGA Tour since 2009, was the first player to win a major …
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McIlroy off to rocky start with Nike Method putter

GEG image It’s too early to panic, or even be concerned, but if you’re Nike Golf, you can’t like the fact that your new $250 million man has already scrapped one of your clubs – at least for now. Rory McIlroy who …
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McIlroy praises Nike 20XIx golf ball

GEG image  Rory McIlroy is still getting accustomed to his new Nike equipment and golf ball, so it’s no big surprise that the world’s No. 1 ranked struggled in his first tournament and missed the cut at this week’s Abu Dhabi Championship. No …
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Nike Golf expected to announce McIlroy on Jan. 14

GEG image The worst-kept secret in golf should become official tomorrow. That’s when Nike Golf is expected to announce the signing of world. No. 1 Rory McIlroy. The young Irishman, who had been playing Titleist equipment, is expected to play Nike equipment and play the …
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Nike Golf hires Radcliffe as Director of Engineering for golf clubs

GEG image Nike Golf has named Nate Radcliffe its Director of Engineering for golf clubs. Radcliffe comes to Nike after 11 years at Cleveland Golf/Srixon, where he served in a range of research, development and brand Management roles.  Most recently, Radcliffe was …
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McIlroy says changing equipment won’t make a difference

GEG image This week’s DP World Tour Championship in Dubai will be Rory McIlroy’s last hooray with Titleist equipment. The world’s No. 1 ranked player is expected to play Nike Golf clubs and balls next year. Depending on the report, McIlroy has …
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Report says McIlroy and Woods have filmed a Nike Golf commercial

GEG image Rory McIlroy already has filmed his first Nike Golf commercial – with Tiger Woods – according to FoxSports.com. Although it has no comments from Nike Golf or McIlroy’s camp, FoxSports.com said McIlroy has signed a 10-year deal with Nike that …
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Buzz getting stronger than McIlroy might go to Nike Golf

GEG image Reports are becoming more frequent that world No. 1 Rory McIIroy is on the verge signing a deal with Nike Golf for as much as $25 million a year over 10 years. The deal, if made, would take …
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Nike Golf signs Cheyenne Woods; she’s Tiger Woods’ niece

GEG image Nike Golf is keeping things in the family – the Woods family. The company has signed Cheyenne Woods to a multi-year, equipment and apparel deal. Cheyenne Woods is Tiger Woods’ niece. She’s making her professional debut at this week’s Wegman’s …
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Tiger Woods’ victory is third of season for Nike Golf

GEG image Tiger Woods’ picked up the third victory of the year for Nike Golf with his win yesterday at The Memorial. The Striped One now owns two of the victories for Nike Golf, the other being the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Carl …
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Functional Performance System highlights Nike Golf’s NG360 app

GEG image I’ve never been one for apps on Smart Phones, but Nike Golf has started to change my mind with its new NG360 app that features what the company calls the Functional Performance System (FPS), Powered By Gray Institute. It’s the component …
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Nike Golf launches ambitious NG360 app (Video)

GEG image Nike Golf has taken the golf app and web site to the next level with the introduction of Nike Golf 360 (NG360). The company launched NG360 this evening at its Oven research center in Ft. Worth, Texas. Available for free from …
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Nike Golf’s Method Midnight putter available June 15

GEG image There’s a new addition to the successful Nike Method putter franchise and it has an attractive dark side. Nike Golf’s Method Midnight putter will be available June 15 at s suggested retail price of $323.99, meaning it will sell on …
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Nike Golf debuts limited edition Lunar shoes at Masters

GEG image   Nike Golf has created the limited edition Lunar Control footwear that will be worn by most Nike Golf athletes at this week’s Masters. Reigning Masters Champion Charl Schwartzel will be wearing the limited edition shoe as well as Paul Casey, …
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Masters Craftsmen: Playing Augusta National can result in equipment shake-up

GEG image The most interesting thing about Augusta National Golf Club isn’t necessarily Amen Corner, Bobby Jones, or Magnolia Lane. It’s that the former fruit orchard turned golf cathedral is not exactly what you see on TV. Until you’re actually on property …
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Nike Golf satisfies its need for speed with VR_S family of metal woods and irons

GEG image Nike Golf’s VR_S family of metal woods and irons featuring what the company calls “NexCOR Technology” has been in the works – off and on – for the past six years, according to Tom Stites, director of product creation for …
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