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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Mickelson might have “special” club at Masters
From the U.S. Golf Association comes this look at Callaway’s “Phrankenwood,” which staffer Phil Mickelson might put in play at this week’s Masters. The driver, which has no loft designation, is different from the X Hot 3Deep fairway wood Lefty …
Golden Rule: Book covers Nicklaus’ major victories in art
Jack Nicklaus and the Masters are synonymous. The Golden Bear has won five Green Jackets – the first being 50 years ago this month – and total of 18 major championships.
Golf and sporting artist Walt Spitzmiller spent eight years painting …
Kuchar’s switch to Rife putter pays off at Masters
Rife Putters is a good example of a small-to-medium size company that makes terrific product. So it’s good to see it success on a large stage. Matt Kuchar used a Rife Black Island Series Belly Barbados putter to finish tied …
Ping to sell limited edition pink G20 drivers
On the heels of Bubba Watson’s victory at the Masters, Ping Golf will sell 5,000 limited-edition all-pink Ping G20 drivers, inspired by the one Watson played with to win the green jacket. The pink G20 will be available beginning June …
Titleist, Ping win big with Bubba’s Masters heroics
For some time this past weekend it looked as if the final twosome in the Masters would be all-Ping – Bubba Watson and Lee Westwood. But in the end, it came down to a playoff between Watson and Louis Oosthuizen, …
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Ecco Golf wants to put you in Fred Couples’ shoes
Want to walk to Fred Couples’ shoes? Here’s your chance. Ecco Golf, the fastest growing golf shoe company in the industry, is giving consumers a chance to at the Ecco BIOM Hybrid shoes Couples is wearing at this week’s Masters.
Couples …
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 …
DIRECTV a great venue to watch equipment at the Masters
Here’s a great way for all of you equipment-philes to watch the Masters. DIRECTV is once again combining CBS Sports’ and ESPN’s live HD coverage to create the “Masters Mosaic” interactive TV application. The six-channel Masters Mix gives you a …
Gary Player in favor of different golf balls for Tour players, average players
Gary Player has never been at a loss for words. So when he was asked about two golf balls – one for PGA Tour players and one for everybody else – the Black Knight didn’t hold back.
“They (playing the same …
Luke Donald might bring new meaning to “driving the green” at Masters
It’s not unusual these days to see players use hybrids, or even a high-lofted fairway wood, around undulating greens. But a driver? World No. 1 Luke Donald has practiced with a nine-degree TaylorMade RocketBallz driver to prepare for the tricky …
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Nike Golf debuts limited edition Lunar shoes at Masters
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, …
Masters Craftsmen: Playing Augusta National can result in equipment shake-up
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 …
Gary McCord Calls Out Dustin Johnson for Sleeping on the Job
He’s at it again. Gary McCord, the CBS Sports’ golf broadcaster whom Augusta National Golf Club famously banned back in 1994 for daring to blaspheme its sacred putting surfaces, said Wednesday that PGA Tour golfer Dustin Johnson needed to wake …
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Scott’s long putter was nearly the talk of the Masters
I have no problem with Charl Schwartzel winning the Masters, but I was pulling for Adam Scott. Not necessarily because I’m a fan of the Aussie star, but as Scott was climbing up the Sunday leaderboard, I was thinking about his …
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Player still calling for slowing down ball for Tour players
There are times when I get the idea that Gary Player likes to hear himself talk and then are times when I like to hear him talk, as was the case on April 5 when the Black Knight took the …
Mickelson putting two Callaway drivers in his bag at Augusta
Masters favorite Phil Mickelson will again carry two drivers at Augusta National. Lefty has been using the new Callaway RAZR Hawk driver.
“It’s going to be warm, I won’t need a 3-iron or a hybrid, so the longest iron I’ll have …
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Thank Frank for what you see on TV from the Masters
There seems to be no shortage of ways to watch this week’s Masters. In one way or another, we owe it all to Frank Chirkinian, considered the father of televised golf. The “Ayatollah’’ passed away last month but his influence …
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Nicklaus says equipment gives older players a fighting chance
Jack Nicklaus rarely misses an opportunity to talk about golf equipment, particularly when it concerns today’s high tech tools versus clubs of say, 25 years ago when he won his sixth Masters. The Golden Bear, remember, was 46 when he …
Cleveland Golf Facebook Page Asks ‘What’s Best about Masters Week?’
Such a cool and simple question, and yet it’s possible to read the answers and think: “No, dude, that’s not the best thing, that’s down the list a ways.” If you want give them a scroll the comments are right …
