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Callaway Announces 273-Promo Tied to Els’ Win…

by Annie Latham on July 26, 2012 in Golf Equipment, Callaway, Drivers, Golf Balls with No comments

Just got wind of a pretty cool promo that Callaway Golf is doing in honor of Ernie Els’ major championship victory at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. Based on Els’ British Open score of 273 (67-70-68-68), Callaway will — for 273 hours beginning at 12:00am PST Wednesday, July 25 – sell its RAZR Fit driver for $273 and its HEX Black Tour golf ball for $27.30 online at shop.callawaygolf.com.

The promotion will also be available at participating retailers. The Big Easy used both the RAZR Fit driver and the HEX Black Tour golf ball to propel himself to the second Open Championship victory of his Hall of Fame career.

The Callaway RAZR Fit driver has now won 10 professional tournaments worldwide, with five victories coming in the last seven weeks.

About his RAZR Fit, Ernie said on Sunday, “I hit a lot of drivers on the back nine and I was just trying to make birdies. I was right in the moment…I was really just playing the shot in the moment.”

The HEX Black Tour golf ball has been used in four of the last seven wins on the European Tour, where the ball’s aerodynamic properties help to mitigate typically windy conditions.

The offer is valid at Shop.CallawayGolf.com and at participating retailers. Pricing is determined by individual retailers and may vary. The promotion lasts from July 25, 2012 at 12:00AM PST through August 5, 2012 at 9:00AM PST.

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Source: Callaway Golf Company

Bushnell Golf Launches NEO+ Golf GPS Rangefinder Watch

by Annie Latham on May 4, 2012 in Accessories, Golf GPS with No comments

Bushnell Outdoor Products has just introduced the NEO+ Golf GPS Watch, an easy-to-use GPS rangefinder, with instant measurements for golfers in a simple, lightweight form-factor.

Simple & Comfortable:  According to the company, the lightweight watch is simple to operate and comfortable to wear, giving golfer’s accurate front/back/center and shot distance measurements on 25,000 preloaded courses with no membership fees, more than has have ever been made available via GPS.

Excellent Battery Life:  While other GPS watch devices run out of battery after just one round, the Bushnell NEO+ Golf GPS Watch allows golfers to play three rounds or over 14 hours without needing a recharge. Additionally, when the product is functioning solely in watch mode, the battery can last over 12 months.

The NEO+ Golf GPS Watch is capable of instantly recognizing courses and has an auto hole advance feature which automatically changes from one hole to the next. This great feature means that the golfer does not have to push another button for the rest of the round.

It will be available at Bushnell retailers nationwide beginning in May, with a retail price of $199.95.

>> We will see if we can get a hold of one of these to experience for ourselves how “lightweight” it truly is.<<

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Trump National to Host 2017 U.S. Women’s Open

by Annie Latham on May 2, 2012 in News with No comments

According to Bradley S. Klein of Golfweek, U.S. Golf Association has awarded the 2017 U.S. Women’s Open to Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.

Designed by award winning architects Tom Fazio and Tom Fazio II, the Old Course at Trump National is rated among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World.
The 2017 U.S. Women’s Open will be the first professional national championship held on a Trump-owned and -developed golf course.

This year, the Open will be held at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin. Described as one of Pete Dye’s crowning achievements, Blackwolf Run is a blend of beauty and peril — combining cozy meadows and rolling streams with deep valleys and charging ravines.

Point of Note: The U.S. Women’s Open is Not LPGA TOUR co-sponsored. This event began in 1946 and is the longest-running event currently on the LPGA Tour. It is one of the LPGA’s four major championships.

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Donald Trump to buy the Doral Golf Resort for $170 million

by Annie Latham on October 14, 2011 in News with 1 Comment

Developer and reality TV personality Donald Trump has agreed to buy the Doral Golf Resort & Spa for $170 million. The sale includes four of the resort’s five championship golf courses:

  • The TPC Blue Monster at Doral
  • The Gold Course
  • The Red Course
  • The McLean Course

The Great White course is not part of the deal.

The Blue Monster is the most well-known of the resort’s courses. It played host to the Doral Open on the PGA Tour from 1962 to 2006. Since 2007 the WGC-Cadillac Championship has made its home at the Blue Monster after having previously been played at various courses around the world. In 2009, the Blue Monster joined the PGA Tour’s Tournament Players Club network of courses and rebranded as the TPC Blue Monster at Doral.

A source with knowledge of the plans said the Trump Organization will invest at least $150 million in upgrades to the nearly 50-year-old hotel, which went into bankruptcy protection earlier this year.

Hedge fund Paulson & Co. and Winthrop Realty Trust foreclosed on five resorts, including Doral, in January, and put them into Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February.

The agreement with Trump will be filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York next week and there still will be an auction for the Doral resort to seek better offers. There aren’t any other bidders so far, according to Winthrop CEO Michael Ashner.

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Source: The Palm Beach Post

 

Sun Mountain Chosen to Outfit the U.S. Presidents Cup Team

by Annie Latham on October 6, 2011 in News, Style & Fashion with No comments

Sun Mountain just announced that for the second consecutive time the company has been chosen as the “Official Outerwear Provider for The Presidents Cup United States Team.” The 2011 U.S. Team will be outfitted in custom-designed rain jackets and pants based upon a new line of Sun Mountain rain gear incorporating a breakthrough stretchable woven fabric.

Sun Mountain worked with the U.S Team to design custom outerwear that offers protection from wind and rain while remaining breathable, and stretching enough to allow a free golf swing. The resulting Sun Mountain rain gear is constructed from an advanced, new four-way stretch woven fabric with a fully waterproof/breathable laminate and durable water repellent finish.

Current outerwear offering

Their spokesperson said pictures of The Presidents Cup outfits aren’t available at this time.

The players’ outerwear for The Presidents Cup 2011 will include: a full-zip rain jacket, long sleeve rain pullover, short sleeve rain pullover, rain pants, long sleeve wind pullover, short sleeve wind pullover and bucket hat. Caddies’ outerwear will include: long sleeve rain pullover, short sleeve rain pullover, long sleeve wind pullover and bucket hat. Players’ significant others will have options to include: full-zip rain jacket, rain pants, fleece jacket, thermal vest and bucket hat.

he Presidents Cup 2011 will be held November 15-20 at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, pitting the U.S. Team, led by Fred Couples, against the International Team, captained by Greg Norman.

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Urban Golf Challenge Features Ryder Cup Captains

by Annie Latham on October 3, 2011 in News, Urban Golf with No comments

To celebrate the “year out” mark for the 2012 Ryder Cup which is taking place at the Medinah Country Club, team captains Davis Love III and José María Olazábal took part in a one-of-a-kind event, the ‘Ryder Cup Captains’ Charity Golf Shot’ in downtown Chicago.

Both captains attempted three 220 yard shots over Michigan Avenue, from the 16th floor terrace of the Trump International Hotel & Tower onto a green floating on the Chicago River.

The City of Chicago raised the bascule-style bridge during the event, allowing the Captains a clear line of sight to the green. Olazábal described the day as a “whirlwind”, after finding success hitting the green in the typically windy Chicago conditions.

You can watch it here.

And there’s more. Apparently both captains had an opportunity to throw out the first pitch at a White Sox game (They were playing the Toronto Blue Jays). Jose Maria had never played or thrown a baseball in his life.

Davis Love III describes the experience here in his Captain’s blog.

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Crowne Plaza Unveils “Get a Better Game” Promo…

by Annie Latham on September 26, 2011 in News, Manufacturers, Nike Golf with 1 Comment

Guests at IHG’s Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts can earn Nike golf equipment and a chance to perfect their swing with PGA golfer Stewart Cink ) via the “Get a Better Game” stay-and-earn promotion.

Through Dec. 31, guests who register for the promotion and stay at Crowne Plaza Hotels in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Latin America can earn gear. In addition, the first registered guest who stays 50 nights during the promotional period will play in the Pro Am at the 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas with Cink.

To register for the Crowne Plaza “Get a Better Game” promotion, visit www.crowneplaza.com/getgame.  You can also find more about this on Crown Plaza’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/crowneplaza) which will some exclusive content from Golf Digest and provide a place where fans can share their own tips for getting a better game.

Nike Golf equipment  – How to Earn:

  • Stay 2 nights, and get a sleeve of Nike 20XI golf balls
  • Stay 5 nights, and get a dozen Nike 20XI golf balls
  • Stay 10 nights, and get Nike V Rev Wedge
  • Stay 15 nights, and get Nike Mach Speed FW
  • Stay 20 nights, and get Nike Mach Speed Black Driver
  • Stay 30+ nights, and get Nike Mach Speed Irons

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Titleist Introduces Next Generation AP1 And AP2 Irons

by Annie Latham on September 16, 2011 in Golf Equipment, Irons, Titleist with No comments

Titleist just introduced the next generation of its groundbreaking Advanced Performance irons: The 712 Series of their Titleist AP1 and AP2 irons.   Both models are multi-material, dual cavity irons that provide modern ball flight and forgiveness with the traditional looks, feel and sound that serious golfers have come to expect from Titleist irons.

NEW ADVANCES IN THE 712 AP IRONS: The improvements incorporated into the new AP irons came about as the result of continued research that indicated that serious golfers were looking for improvements in three main areas.

  • First, most players wanted even greater refinements to the clubhead’s profile. Both the new AP1 and AP2 models feature sleeker contours that result in a better address position.
  • Players also expressed a desire for more forgiveness, to get more out of their miss-hits, or said another way, better distance control.  Both the new AP1 and AP2 have been improved with internal weighting that utilizes higher density tungsten in order to distribute mass more efficiently which increases the moment-of-inertia (MOI) without changing the CG location or the blade length. The higher MOI provides more consistent ballspeed across the clubface and better distance control. Better distance control leads to more scoring opportunities and is the key to good iron play.
  • The third wish-list item that research uncovered was that players wanted more forgiveness without any loss of workability or shot control. Traditionally it has been thought that forgiveness and workability were mutually exclusive. The new AP irons prove that they are not.

Available beginning November 18, the 712 AP1 irons will  have a suggested retail price of $112 per club/steel, and $135 per club/graphite. The 712 AP2 irons  will have a suggested retail price of $154 per club/steel and $175 per club/graphite.  You can learn more about Titleist irons here.

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Mizuno Launches MP-59 Irons With Ti Muscle

by Annie Latham on September 9, 2011 in Golf Equipment, Irons, Manufacturers, Mizuno with No comments

Mizuno has just launched Grain Flow Forged MP-59 irons with the next generation of their award winning forged Ti Muscle technology. The MP-59s feature a titanium insert forged into the center of the muscle, which provides cavity like forgiveness in a player’s half cavity design.

The MP-59 irons have a traditional MP sized head shape, thus enhancing workability for the accomplished player. With a Tour confirmed sole, and overall compact head shape, the MP-59 irons allow varied shot-making delivery and control for consistent ball striking from the widest variety of lies.

During the elaborate Grain Flow Forging process, the pure Titanium material is forged into the muscle of the MP-59 to deliver a 5% larger Sweet Area compared to the MP-58, the iron that debuted Ti Muscle Technology while taking home “Editor’s Choice” in Golf digest’s 2010 Hot List.

The lightweight characteristics of the pure titanium allow for the ideal amount of thickness behind the impact area to deliver consistent solid feel while simultaneously providing a dramatic increase in perimeter weighting for enhanced playability.

According to their website, the MP-59 irons are ideal for golfers with a handicap of  +2 TO 13.

The SRP for a set of MP-59 irons,  which includes #3 thru PW (46°), is $999.99.

For more information, go to: www.mizunousa.com.

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Inspired by Cigars, Never Compromise Unveils Limited Line of Putters…

by Annie Latham on September 6, 2011 in Golf Equipment, Cleveland, Manufacturers, Putters with No comments

Never Compromise recently announced the launch of the new Connoisseur™ Limited line of putters.

The Connoisseur™ series is inspired by the world’s best cigars, made from the finest ingredients, embodying premium taste. Similar to the Dinero™ and Gambler™ Limited putter lines, the Connoisseur™ line features four classic designs named and individually machined with artwork reminiscent of traditional cigars. All models are forged from 303 Stainless Steel, and the combination of the soft material and the forged grain structure provides unprecedented feel at impact. Machined to perfection, these putters have some of the tightest manufacturing tolerances in the industry to inspire confidence over every putt. Classic design and modern construction give these putters a unique look that’s appreciated by the world’s most demanding and refined customers. Each product is truly a masterpiece.

Never Compromise® offers a unique customization feature with their Connoisseur™, Dinero™ and Gambler™ Limited putter lines. The “MY CUSTOM PUTTER” Web site gives consumers unprecedented customization and personalization options, allowing them the opportunity to transform any of the Connoisseur™, Dinero™ or Gambler™ Limited putter models into a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Custom options consist of multiple paint fills, length, lie, grip, a text inscription and more.

The limited edition putter will be marked with a unique serial number and include a certificate of authenticity. The MAP pricing on all Connoisseur models is $299.99 for stock models and $349.99 for custom models. Custom models require a processing period of up to 3 weeks for delivery.

For more details on “MY CUSTOM PUTTER” visit: www.nevercompromise.com/my-custom-putter.

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