Not even an avowed equipment freak like Phil Mickelson can define the new Callaway X Hot Phrankenwood that he will put into play at this week’s Masters.
“It’s a driver, but it just looks like a 3‑wood, because our drivers are so big …
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Mickelson going with Phrankenwood driver at Masters
Not even an avowed equipment freak like Phil Mickelson can define the new Callaway X Hot Phrankenwood that he will put into play at this week’s Masters.
“It’s a driver, but it just looks like a 3‑wood, because our drivers are so big …
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Callaway going deep with X Hot 3Deep fairway wood
Callaway Golf is quickly following up on its X Hot line of fairway woods with the X Hot 3Deep fairway woods, which will be available next month. Phil Mickelson uses a 13-degree version of the X Hot 3Deep, which as …
Mickelson posts first victory with Callaway RAZR Fit Xtreme driver
In his first tournament playing Callaway’s RAZR Fit Xtreme driver, Phil Mickelson went wire-to-wire to win the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open. Mickelson had his driver at 8.1 degrees of actual loft with a five gram weight in the toe …
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Mickelson, Els have Callaway prototype utility clubs in their bags at U.S. Open
It’s a bit unusual for players to put a new club in their bag at a major, but that’s what Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els are doing at this week’s U.S. Open. Mickelson played the practice rounds with an 18-degree …
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Phil Mickelson will keep swinging for the fairways
In his World Golf Hall of Fame induction speech last night, Phil Mickelson thanked his fans who have shared the highs and lows of his career.
“There have been a lot of times where I’ve struggled, and it’s been their energy …
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Callaway gets personal for RAZR Fit driver
Callaway Golf Company is getting personal. The company is introducing its new “udesign by Callaway” personalization and customization platform. udesign by Callaway, an online customization tool, gives golfers purchasing a RAZR Fit Driver the ability to design their own version …
Having a screw loose has new meaning for Mickelson at the Masters
Too bad Phil Mickelson could not have fixed his wayward tee shots as easily as he tweaked his driver Thursday at the Masters.
Lefty hit such a wicked slice on the same 10th hole at Augusta National Golf Club that derailed …
Is the extra loft better for the average golfer?
With Augusta National and the Masters just a few weeks away, viewers will be treated to coverage of one of the more beautiful golf courses in the world. One of the most distinctive features of Augusta National is the course’s …
Mickelson’s Odyssey putter is a new kind of oldie
If Phil Mickelson’s Odyssey PT82 putter looks familiar, here’s why: The putter basically is a copy of a classic 8802 putter Lefty used for years.
“I won the PGA in 2005 with this putter essentially,” Mickelson said at this week’s WGC …
Nicklaus: Today’s balls creating a gap between Tour players, average players
Jack Nicklaus rarely misses an opportunity to question or criticize today’s golf balls. The Golden Bear has long been the lead voice in calling for a rollback of golf ball distance. The premise has always been that today’s ball technology …
Mickelson weighs in on belly putter wars: A ban would be unfair, says Lefty
A day after fellow Northern Trust Open competitor Ernie Els begged golf’s governing bodies to outlaw his belly putter, Phil Mickelson said doing so would be unfair to Els, PGA champ Keegan Bradley, and the scores of tour pros who …
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Callaway announces early release of RAZR Fit driver (VIDEO)
Thanks to Phil Mickelson’s first-place finish in last week’s Pebble Beach National Pro-Am tourney and his on-air plug for the golf club that helped him leave Tiger Woods in his dust, Callaway Golf has moved up the release of its …
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A look at Lefty’s Odyssey putter
Phil Mickelson’s Odyssey White Hot XG PM Blade putter he used to win the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am is a prototype of the Odyssey PT82 head with White Hot XG insert. Mickelson recently modified his loft to thr
ee degrees …
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 …
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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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Timberlake signs on as a creative director for Callaway Golf Co.
Callaway Golf Company earlier this year promised it would add $25 million to its marketing budget for 2012. Part of that budget addition apparently includes what the company calls the establishment of an “advanced, creative position” for multiple Emmy and …
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Stockton’s Unconscious Putting Unlocks Signature Stroke
The hardcover book runs only about 100 pages, including the table of contents, an introduction, a forward by Phil Mickelson and acknowledgments. Set for release by Gotham Books on September 15, the exceptionally quick read will retail for $27.50 – …
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Why Phil Doesn’t Dominate (and Other Secrets of the PGA Tour Putting Stats)
Guys who love sports join rotisserie baseball leagues and fantasy football leagues, and when golf season comes around they plunk down money on a PGA Tour pick-your-pro pool. What’s a little funky in this general pattern is the granular, detailed performance …
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Players Championship: Mickelson rips Sawgrass; Hoffman snaps putter in anger; Foley on Tiger
Phil Mickelson is not a fan of TPC Sawgrass and let everyone within earshot know about it after carding an opening-round 1-under 71 Thursday in the Players Championship. Mickelson’s tee shot hit the middle of the green at the par-three …
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