Claiming they are “protecting the tradition” of golf, the U.S. Golf Association and The R&A today announced the adoption of Rule 14-1b of the Rules of Golf that prohibits anchoring the club in making a stroke. The new Rule will …
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It’s official: USGA and R&A to ban anchoring in 2016
Claiming they are “protecting the tradition” of golf, the U.S. Golf Association and The R&A today announced the adoption of Rule 14-1b of the Rules of Golf that prohibits anchoring the club in making a stroke. The new Rule will …
PGA Tour, Acushnet, taking conservative approaches to anchoring ban proposal
Two of golf’s more powerful forces – the PGA Tour and the Titleist parent Acushnet Company – are taking conservative approaches to the USGA and R&A proposal to ban players from “anchoring” clubs, specifically putters, against their. Golf ruling bodies …
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Choi’s Choice: Titleist Pro V1x golf ball
The Acushnet Company’s Titleist golf ball brand doubled down this past weekend as Na Yeon Choi won the U.S. Women’s Open with a Titleist Pro V1x ball and Ted Potter, Jr., won the Greenbrier Classic with a Titleist Pro V1x.
The …
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Leishman wins Travelers Championship with Titleist ball, clubs
Marc Leishman won his first PGA Tour event – The Travelers Championship – this past Sunday with a bag full of Titleist clubs and a Titleist Pro V1 ball. Leishman’s 62 was the lowest score in a final round by …
Mental toughness produces record tying victory for Tiger at Jack’s place.
Tiger Woods’ 73rd PGA Tour win that tied him with Jack Nicklaus for second on the all-time wins list will be less remembered for his tying accomplishment at The Memorial but rather for one particular shot. Tiger won over the …
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Luke Donald likes golf balls just the way they are
Being one of the “shorter” hitter on the PGA Tour, one would think Luke Donald might in favor of golf’s ruling bodies – the U.S. Golf Association and Royal & Ancient Golf Club – rolling back the distance today’s high-tech …
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Dustin Johnson makes star spangled return to PGA Tour; agent denies rehab rumors
Dustin Johnson is making his return to the PGA Tour at this week’s Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio. A back injury, suffered when while he was trying to push a jet ski in the water, has sidelined him for more …
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Lucas Glover a believer in golf fitness
Lucas Glover remembers being scared. Not on the golf course, but the first time he met golf fitness guru Randy Myers at PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach, Gardens. That was in March of 2005. Glover, a former …
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Bushnell’s Pro 1M laser rangefinder a favorite on the PGA Tour
Here’s another example of how technology helps golfers – and it has nothing to do with club heads, grooves or golf balls. When you watch a PGA Tour event, say the final round of today’s Players Championship, don’t think the …
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Hybrids are a simple chip-in
We have all been there on the course or watched it on television. The ball coming to rest just off the putting surface in a closely mown area, or better described as a tight lie. In order to pull this …
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Rickie Fowler officially jumps to Cobra Puma Golf
The worst secret in golf is finally public. Rising PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler has signed an equipment deal with Cobra Puma Golf. Fowler signed an apparel deal with Puma in 2009.
The equipment deal gives Cobra Puma Golf some extra …
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Chamblee states his case for bifurcation
I’ve never been a big fan of Brandel Chamblee but I think I’ve changed my mind after reading his “Commissioner for a Day” piece on golfchannel.com regarding golf equipment technology. Chamblee, it seems, has no love for the USGA and …
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Mickelson testing new Callaway RAZR Fit driver but staying with FT Tour driver
Phil Mickelson has been working with Callaway Golf’s new RAZR Fit driver but is staying with his Callaway FT Tour driver at this week’s Humana Challenge.
“I feel like it’s been really good,” Lefty said the RAZR Fit, “but I didn’t …
Wagner calls his shot at Sony Open with TMaG R11S driver
It didn’t take TaylorMade-adidas Golf long to record the first PGA Tour victory for its new R11S driver. Johnson Wagner, a new member of the TMaG tour staff, won the Sony Open this past weekend with the white driver.
The victory, …
Leonard makes equipment jump to TaylorMade-adidas Golf
Justin Leonard is making his TaylorMade-adidas Golf debut at this week’s Sony Open in Honolulu. Leonard, a 12-time winner on the PGA Tour and 1997 Open Champion, had been a long-time Nike Golf staff player.
At the Sony, Leonard is playing …
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PGA Tour rising star Bradley defends the long stick
Keegan Bradley fired the first shot in what could be a very interesting war this year between players who use long and belly putters and those who, well, would like them to go away.
“I hate when people think that the …
Golf getting a belly full of long putters in 2012
The 2011 PGA Tour provided golf enthusiasts with some memorable moments. From the best player in the world Tiger Woods falling outside the top 50 in World Rankings, Rory Mcllroy winning the United States Open in record fashion, and the …
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Golf Gear: Looking at 2012
As 2011 comes to an end, it’s time to look back on the year in golf equipment. But let’s do something a little different. Let’s look ahead to 2012. Here are four things that will bear watching in 2012, each …
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TMaG counting on continued popularity of belly and long putters
Whether or not belly putters and long putters catch on with the masses remains to be seen, but TaylorMade-adidas Golf believes the putters will be around for a while. The company says it has tripled its Q4 forecast for belly …
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Titleist’s new MB and CB 712 irons each feature improved looks and feel
Titleist continues to design some of the more consistent and successful irons for serious golfers on the market. The latest example is the new MB and CB forged irons (712 Series) that the company says features improved looks, feel and …
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