Web Street Golf Daily Pulse
VOLUME 4, NUMBER 97
Friday, May 17, 2013
ANY IDEA WHO SAID THIS, PRESENTED BY GOLF PRIDE? “I haven't putted as well as I used to the last little bit, which makes it difficult. Golf is a funny game; it comes and goes. Sometimes it seems like the harder you try, the further away it gets.”
BRAIN TEASER: Keegan Bradley equaled the HP Byron Nelson Championship tournament record with a 10-under 60 on Thursday. How many bogeys did he make?
BLISTERING START: Keegan Bradley’s opening round score of 60 tops the previous course record of 61 at TPC Four Seasons Resort, set by Cameron Beckman (2010), Justin Leonard (2001), Charlie Rymer (1996) and Billy Mayfair (1993). He is the first person to ever go eagle-birdie-birdie on Nos. 7-9 at TPC Four Seasons Resort.
Bradley’s 60 is the lowest first-round score in tournament history at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. His previous-low round on the PGA TOUR was 63, set during the third round of the 2012 Deutsche Bank Championship (finished T13) and the second round of the 2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open (finished T24). It equals the TOUR’s low round in 2013 (Phil Mickelson/R1/2013 Waste Management Phoenix Open) and is the 28th 60 in TOUR history.
Bradley is making his third start at the HP Byron Nelson Championship, winning in his first start in 2011 and finishing T24 in 2012. He is in search of his fourth PGA TOUR victory (2012 World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, 2011 PGA Championship, 2011 HP Byron Nelson Championship). First-round leaders, however, have not fared well over the previous 59 playings of this tournament. Only seven players (eight times) have carried the opening-day lead on to victory, including Jason Day (2010), Scott Simpson (1993), Tom Watson (1979-80), Mark Hayes (1976), Chi Chi Rodriguez (1972), Earl Stewart (1961) and Don January (1956). Only two players have won the tournament in wire-to-wire fashion Mark Hayes in 1976 and Tom Watson in 1980.
SOLID YEAR: Mizuno’s golf business in the Americas region grew at 7 percent on a currency-neutral basis for its fiscal year ended Mar. 31. It was driver, according to the company, by the Mizuno Performance Fitting System and an industry leading two-day turn around on all custom orders. The company did not reveal its sales figures.
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ALL IS WELL: Mike Davis would like you to know that the United States Golf Association is not in a standoff with the PGA of America (and its president, Ted Bishop) or the PGA Tour (and its commissioner, Tim Finchem). Although the latter two bodies have pushed back against the USGA and R&A's proposal to ban anchored putting, Davis, the USGA's executive director, says that his organization works smoothly with the PGA of America and PGA Tour on a range of issues, and adds that the USGA invited feedback on anchored putting, which, if banned, would be outlawed in 2016. The proposed ban is only the most buzzed-about way the USGA has asserted itself recently. READ MORE>>>
MATCH PLAY, ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN: Ian Poulter and Nicolas Colsaerts were unexpected losers Thursday on the first day of the World Match Play Championship. READ MORE>>>
BUSINESS IS GOOD: It didn't take long for Tiger Woods to regain his dominance over the financial golf world once he started winning golf tournaments again. Sports Illustrated, who publishes a list of the 50 highest paid athletes of the previous year, announced this week that Tiger jumped Phil Mickelson as the number five highest paid athlete in all of sports, with Phil coming in just behind him at No. 6. READ MORE>>>
 ANSWERS: “I haven't putted as well as I used to the last little bit, which makes it difficult. Golf is a funny game; it comes and goes. Sometimes it seems like the harder you try, the further away it gets.”--Geoff Ogilvy.
Keegan Bradley’s opening round of 60 equaled Sam Snead/1957/R2/ Glen Lakes CC and Arron Oberholser/2006/R2/Cottonwood Valley. His scorecard, however, carried two bogeys in posting 60.
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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 96
Thursday, May 16, 2013
ANY IDEA WHO SAID THIS, PRESENTED BY GOLF PRIDE? “College for me was certainly a big turning point for me. It was a good testing ground for coming out here, the ultimate test, card in your pocket, four days, a lot can go wrong in this sport.”
BRAIN TEASER: Can you guess which player leaders the TOUR in strokes gained in putting this year?
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU: KZG has introduced its new GF X Driver, incorporating Gravitational Force (GF) Technology, which features two strategically-positioned weight portals and a selection of screws in seven different weights. The all black GF X’s swing weight, launch angle and draw/fade bias can be adjusted 128 ways, according to the company, to optimize any golfer’s launch conditions.
“KZG is not a marketing company, but rather a bona fide golf equipment manufacturer,” remarked Jennifer King, president of KZG. “While most major brands bring out one or two driver models per season, usually designed for the masses, KZG offers nine different models to allow a professional fitter the ability to select the design features needed for any given golfer regardless of their skill, size, strength or even budget. The GF-X is an ideal model for those players who require unique adjustments with maximum forgiveness.”
All KZG drivers are custom fit and built with numerous shaft options. Retail pricing varies depending on the options selected, with MSRP starting at $399.
ANYWHERE, ANY TIME: Laser Link Golf has begun shipping White Magic, an "any target" rangefinder. Therefore players can discover the distance to any landmark on the golf course at the touch of a button. What sets this unit apart from its Red Hot product is what the company calls Target Differentiation Technology (TDT), or "Know Your Target" technology. TDT allows the rangefinder to distinguish between reflector and non-reflector targets on the golf course. Hit a Laser Link reflector target, and White Magic will "beep". Hit a tree or other object, and White Magic will vibrate. The benefit? You'll know that the measurement you want is the measurement you receive.
"All of our products are created with one goal in mind -- make the same technology used by PGA Tour players simple and easy to use for the millions of players who don't live tournament to tournament," said Rob O'Loughlin, president of Laser Link Golf. "White Magic delivers the information every golfer needs in a way any golfer can use."
LOOKING GOOD, FEELING GOOD: Oxford Golf announced that Steve Elkington is joining its team. The Elk will wear Oxford Golf apparel during the remainder of 2013 at all Champions Tour and media events. "Oxford Golf is the perfect fit for me to wear during my inaugural year on the Champions Tour," said Steve Elkington, "Oxford Golf apparel offers me the classic style I appreciate, in performance fabrics that enhance my game."
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PEPPER GOES BACK TO FOOT PATROL: Dottie Pepper is returning to golf broadcasting, signing a deal with ESPN that she calls a perfect fit of TV work and promoting junior golf. READ MORE>>>
COULD IT BE HIS TIME? “I think the more comfortable you get winning tournaments -- I've now got five wins, and I'd like to continue that going," said the 34-year-old Kuchar, who is playing this week in the HP Byron Nelson Championship after a disappointing tie for 48th in his title defense at the Players Championship. "Majors are certainly on my radar. I think all of us try to peak for major championships. Everybody wants to get their game in the best shape possible for majors. I would like to kind of be 'on' with regularity and play well week in and week out, and I felt like that was the best preparation and just continue playing well and let that carry into major championships and just keep the good play going." READ MORE>>>
EXTRA CREDIT: Guan Tianlang is one of five amateur players being honored this week for the Byron Nelson International Junior Golf Awards. This is the second PGA Tour event for the eighth-grader from China since making the cut last month at the Masters. He also made the cut at New Orleans, where he first spoke with Nelson officials about playing this week. READ MORE>>>
LOOKS ARE NOT EVERYTHING! Because of his unflappable and ultra-laidback persona, you would never guess it but Jason Dufner has been seething inwardly for much of this year while continually struggling with his putting. READ MORE>>>
ANSWERS: “College for me was certainly a big turning point for me. It was a good testing ground for coming out here, the ultimate test, card in your pocket, four days, a lot can go wrong in this sport.”--Graeme McDowell.
While Tiger Woods leads the PGA TOUR in Strokes Gained – Putting (1.259 on average over the field) in 2013, he ranked 34th in that category in winning THE PLAYERS (.525).
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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 95
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
ANY IDEA WHO SAID THIS, PRESENTED BY GOLF PRIDE? “I just think it's tough being in the final group with Tiger just because there is a lot more attention on you, but on top of that, we're playing very tough golf courses in very tough conditions, so I think it's kind of par for the course.”
BRAIN TEASER: The HP Byron Nelson Championship celebrates the life and legacy of Byron Nelson. Above and beyond his accomplishments on the golf course, Nelson (who passed away in 2006) is universally regarded as one of the game’s most respected and revered individuals. Can you remember how many times he won in 1945?
MAKING A STATEMENT: COBRA PUMA Golf President Bob Philion recently revealed the company’s footwear business was up more than 80% in 2012 and with the help of a new product, he is confident there is still more room for even more upside in the category. That product is Faas Lite Mesh, which will keep every golfer light on their feet. “Weighing in at only 6.5 ounces, the Faas Lite Mesh is lighter than other golf shoes in the market,” said Tom Manthe, Global Marketing  Manager, PUMA Golf. “The new, spikeless footwear style is designed to take you from the street to the course in lightweight, maximum comfort and trend-setting style.”
Inspired by minimalist running, the zero heel-to-toe drop gives golfers a barefoot feeling and allows for a more natural stride and posture during the swing. The zero heel-to-toe drop refers to the sole of the shoe staying the same height, much like a foot would stand if wearing no shoe. Corrugated flex grooves, strategically placed, move with the foot for a more natural movement. The grooves provide optimal flexibility, according to the company, and increases ground contact throughout the swing for improved traction and stability.
Additionally, the Faas Lite Mesh features SmartQuill traction technology. It provides directional grip elements to enhance ground contact for improved stability and traction. Evertrack carbon rubber in the forefoot and heel provide durability and an OrthoLite sockliner provides comfort and enhanced fit.
PUMA Golf will also be releasing the Faas Lite (MSRP: $100), an extremely lightweight and waterproof golf shoe. A combination of FaasFoam+ (a proprietary blend of foam and rubber that is said to be 25% lighter than previous foams) and lightweight materials in the lining package and tongue create a shoe that weighs just 8.7oz. Microfiber leather with stormCELL provides lightweight performance and waterproof protection. Like the Faas Lite Mesh, zero heel-to-toe drop, corrugated flex grooves and SmartQuill traction technology is also found in the Faas Lite.
The Faas Lite Mesh (MSRP: $90) is available in Brilliant Blue/Limeade, Vibrant Orange/White and White/Black and the Faas Lite is available in White/Vibrant Orange, White/Black/Brilliant Blue and Black/Castle Rock. All styles come with two laces, one tonal and one pop color for golfers to customize their footwear look.
The Faas Lite Women’s (MSRP: $90) and Faas Lite Mesh Women’s (MSRP: $80) have all the same features and benefits as the men’s versions but weigh in even lighter at 7.0 oz and 5.5 oz, respectively. Women can choose from White/PUMA Silver/Virtual Pink and Black/White/Virtual Pink in the Faas Lite Women’s and Black/Virtual Pink and White/Brilliant Blue in the Faas Lite Mesh Women’s.
PUMA Golf will also be releasing a limited edition version, the Faas Lite Splatter (MSRP: $110). Taking inspiration from Rickie Fowler’s ‘Golf Art’ in 2010 and the graphic designs on COBRA Golf’s AMP CELL line of products, the Faas Lite Splatter features paint splatter designs on a white outsole with an orange formstripe.
WALKER CUP VENUE ANNOUNCED: Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake has been named as the venue for the 2019 Walker Cup match. The 47th biennial match between the amateurs of Great Britain and Ireland and the USA will be played in September 2019 at Royal Liverpool as the Club celebrates the 150th anniversary of its foundation. Hoylake was the venue for a match between the USA and Great Britain in 1921 and the following year the first official Walker Cup match was played at the National Golf Links of America in Southampton, New York.
Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships, said, “The Walker Cup is one of the most historic and prestigious events in golf. We are delighted to be taking the match back to Royal Liverpool in its 150th year. Hoylake will provide an outstanding challenge for both teams. It is one of the finest tests of links golf to be found anywhere and has hosted many successful championships over the years.”
This year’s Walker Cup match will be played once again at the National Golf Links of America, on 7 and 8 September. The 2015 match will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club and the 2017 venue will be the Los Angeles Country Club.
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THE BETTER SEX: Scotland’s leading female golfer has urged the sport’s governing body to “lead by example” by admitting women members to the country’s most famous club. READ MORE>>>
UPON FURTHER REVIEW: On a night of celebration, one of the embarrassing moments at the World Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony was early in the program, when Hall of Fame members in attendance were recognized. The introductions didn't take very long. There were only eight of them, all women. "Getting players to come back has always been a bit of a challenge over the years," PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said. "It does raise a question in my mind about whether this is the best time of the year to do it." READ MORE>>>
A FIRST: The OneAsia golf circuit will stage a $2 million Tour Championship at the end of the year in China, the professional golf tour of the Asia-Pacific region said. READ MORE>>>
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION: Tiger Woods was accused of lying and “lacking character” by a Players Championship marshal on Tuesday, who said the world No 1’s defense against claims he had intentionally distracted Sergio García was a sham. READ MORE>>>
ANSWERS: “I just think it's tough being in the final group with Tiger just because there is a lot more attention on you, but on top of that, we're playing very tough golf courses in very tough conditions, so I think it's kind of par for the course.”--Brandt Snedeker on the topic that no one has broken par when playing with Tiger on Sunday this year.
Byron Nelson reached the pinnacle of his golfing career in 1945, winning 18 tournaments, including a record 11-tournament winning streak that will likely stand the test of time!
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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 94
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
ANY IDEA WHO SAID THIS, PRESENTED BY GOLF PRIDE? “It sounds like I was the bad guy here. I was the victim.”
BRAIN TEASER: Playing in the last group, Jason Dufner drained a 25’ 5” birdie putt on the 72nd hole to win the 2012 HP Byron Nelson Championship by one shot. Do you remember who he beat?
FANCY FEET: Nike Golf has enhanced and a modified the look of its new Nike TW’14 footwear. The new upper features improved ventilation, according to the company, that delivers increased breathability and comfort. It was achieved through strategically located perforations and a more comfortable mesh tongue, Nike said, providing players the ventilation they want without compromising the waterproof protection they require.
The natural motion engineered outsole of the Nike TW’14 is designed to mimic and conform to the natural motion of the foot, and still deliver all the protection and traction of a lightweight performance golf shoe. The outsole allows the athlete to keep contact with the ground longer, better harnessing the energy of the foot to the shoe and, therefore, the shoe to the ground. “These shoes provide freedom of movement and allow me to release more power through my swing,” said Woods.
“With this shoe, we worked diligently to take every detail to a new level,” said Tobie Hatfield, Athlete Projects Innovator in Nike’s Innovation Kitchen. “Tiger’s relentless focus on getting better makes us better. His insights force us to never stop innovating and delivering technology that will enhance a golfer’s performance. In the TW ’14, he wanted more stability with mobility and we've accomplished that by using Nike's Dynamic Flywire technology, which moves with him, but stabilizes his foot when he swings. We also increased breathability of the shoe by using a full mesh tongue."
Consumers may have already noticed that Woods debuted the new Nike shoe at The Players Championship. It is also the first Nike Golf shoe to be made available on NIKEiD with previews beginning May 20, 2013. With the fully customizable TW’14 iD version, consumers can create the perfect combination of breathability and traction for their playing conditions. In addition to choosing a wide-range of color combinations, golfers can choose between two distinct uppers: waterproof and breathable. The waterproof upper is made of multi-stretch synthetic leather for weather protection and durability, and the breathable upper (available exclusively with NIKEiD) features lightweight mesh to keep feet comfortable on hot days. The TW’14iD is available in two outsoles, either the Spike version or the Integrated Traction option (molded rubber). Consumers can also personalize their shoes by adding their name or an inspirational message to the inside tongues.
The new TW’14 footwear are available in Woods’ signature colors, White, Black and Red, and also Cool Grey with Vivid Blue and Venom Green accents (available 8.1). Nike TW’14 have an MSRP of $220 while the NIKEiD are $225. The shoe will be available starting June 7, 2013.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS: Sanrio, Inc. best known for the pop icon Hello Kitty has announced a partnership with Loudmouth Golf to collaborate on a unique line of golf apparel -- Hello Kitty by Loudmouth Golf. "After meeting with the Sanrio team, we knew a Loudmouth Golf-Hello Kitty partnership was too much fun to ignore," said Larry Jackson, Loudmouth Golf CEO. "We know golfers of all ages will enjoy this line. Be sure to keep an eye out for Hello Kitty on the 2013 LPGA tour," added Jackson.
"Sanrio continues to offer Hello Kitty fans an ever-growing selection of products to fit their lifestyle," said David Marchi, Sr. Director of Brand Management and Marketing. "Our partnership with Loudmouth Golf is a great addition to our sporting goods category and provides a fun new assortment for Loudmouth fans. The collection debuts with Hello Kitty in Loudmouth's signature bold colors and patterns."
The first 'Hello Kitty by Loudmouth Golf' collection is available in three ladies silhouettes, including pants, skorts, and mini-shorts -- in four Loudmouth patterns - "Pink & Black," "Oakmont Houndstooth," Blue & Gold," and "Red Tarzan." The 'Hello Kitty by Loudmouth Golf' collection is available on the Loudmouth website, as well as in their made-to-order section. The collection will also be offered on Sanrio.com and select Sanrio stores in 2013.
"As a designer, I had a great time dressing Hello Kitty in Loudmouth's patterns," said Loudmouth Golf Founder and Designer, Woody Woodworth. "I think Hello Kitty looks very cute and I can't wait to see the new line on the links," adds Woodworth.
FOLLOW THE MONEY: Hosting the PGA Tour’s largest golf tournament brings Scottsdale worldwide exposure and puts millions of dollars in sales taxes into city coffers. But it has come at a price. The net cost of building, financing and operating TPC Scottsdale, where the Phoenix Open is played, has totaled almost $26 million, or roughly $1 million a year, over the past quarter-century, according to a 2012 city report. The finance report provides a summary, never before reported, of the city’s revenue and expenses for TPC Scottsdale since it opened. The Phoenix Open moved to TPC from Phoenix Country Club in 1987. It shows Scottsdale received $27.48 million in revenue over 25 years from the two TPC courses and $800,000 from the Thunderbirds to pay for a soccer complex also used for Phoenix Open parking. The report lists Scottsdale’s TPC expenses as $53.26 million. READ MORE>>>
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THE MAN TO BEAT: Aspiring golfers across America set forth at 22 different courses on Monday to pursue their dreams of qualifying for next month’s US Open in Philadelphia. The message coming out of Sawgrass was not to bother. Victory at Merion has already been assigned to Tiger Woods. READ MORE>>>
CATCH A TIGER BY THE TAIL: Rory McIlroy had a 4.72 point lead over world No 3 Tiger Woods at the top of the world rankings when he captured the DP World Tour Championship for the fifth win of his sensational 2012 campaign. Fast-forward little more than five months Woods is now world No 1 and 3.23 points ahead of the 24-year old from Holywood. READ MORE>>>
AS THE WORLD TURNS: The way things are going golf could be heading for an unusual nomination – alongside the likes of Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale in the “Soap” category at the next national television awards. The past week alone has thrown up a couple of storylines that would certainly have juiced up those programs, firstly as Vijay Singh sued the PGA Tour over his deer antler spray case, then Tiger Woods and Sergio Garcia got involved in a war of words during the Players’ Championship. Coming on the back of Woods, the world No 1, twice being hit with penalties this year over rules infringements and a 14-year-old, Chinese Guan Tianlang, being punished for slow play in the Masters, it makes you wonder if the golfing world is starting to go mad. READ MORE>>>
A WORD TO THE WISE: As Tiger Woods was still celebrating winning his fourth event of a season at an earlier stage than ever, one of his closest friends was warning Sergio García to drop the “victim” act. READ MORE>>>
ANSWERS: “It sounds like I was the bad guy here. I was the victim.”--Sergio Garcia.
Dicky Pride was in the next-to-last group, had just drained a 22’ 7” par putt on the 72nd hole to finish 10-under but was clipped by Dufner’s 25’ 5” birdie putt on the final hole.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IS BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE, BUT IT IS NOT GUARANTEED. THE OPINION EXPRESSED IS THAT OF TERRY MCANDREW AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A SOLICITATION TO BUY OR SELL SECURITIES IN ANY OF THE COMPANIES DISCUSSED WITHIN THIS NEWSLETTER. CONTENTS OF THIS NEWSLETTER MAY NOT BE REPRINTED OR REBROADCAST WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF TMAC GOLF
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VOLUME 4, NUMBER 93
Monday, May 13, 2013
ANY IDEA WHO SAID THIS, PRESENTED BY GOLF PRIDE? "I'm not going to lie, he's not my favorite guy to play with. He's not the nicest guy on tour. We don't enjoy each other's company. You don't need to be a rocket engineer to figure that out."
BRAIN TEASER: How many wins does Tiger Woods need to catch Sam Sneed?
OZ IS THE PLACE TO BE COME NOVEMBER: The International Federation of PGA Tours, an organization of the top professional golf tours in the world that sanctions the World Golf Championships and the World Cup of Golf, announced that the 2013 World Cup of Golf will return to The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and will be played November 21-24.
The Royal Melbourne Golf Club, which hosted The Presidents Cup 2011, will host back-to-back events in November. The World Cup will be preceded on the calendar by the Australian Masters, which boasts Adam Scott as the defending champion. The World Cup has been played three previous times in Australia, each at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club. The event was last played in Australia in 1988 as part of the nation’s bicentennial celebrations when the U.S. team of Ben Crenshaw and Mark McCumber defeated the Japanese team of Masashi (Jumbo) and Tateo Ozaki to win the tournament.
As part of the move, the event boasts an $8 million total purse and returns to an individual, stroke-play competition for $7 million, with a team component (adding the total scores of two-man teams) for $1 million. The qualification system for the event is similar to that which will be used in the Olympic Games, when golf returns to the program in 2016. The field will include 60 players (no cut), with eligibility taken from the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR). Up to four players can qualify, per country, if they are in the top 15 of the OWGR. Beyond No. 15, up to a maximum of two players per country can qualify. If two or more players from a country qualify, then the country is eligible for team competition, with the top-two players comprising the qualified team.
The major difference between the World Cup qualification model and that of the Olympic golf competition is that England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will each be considered a separate country (for the purpose of the Olympics, those four countries compete as Great Britain). Further, the Olympic Games golf competition will not feature a team component. OWGR points will be awarded for the individual portion of the competition.
IMG, which is staging the Australian Masters in the week preceding at Royal Melbourne, will also manage the delivery of the World Cup. The tournament began in 1953 as the Canada Cup and was renamed World Cup in 1967. It was staged as part of the World Golf Championships series from 2000 to 2006. In 2010, it was announced that the event would change from annual to biennial, held in odd-numbered years, to accommodate the 2016 inclusion of golf in the Olympics Games.
“I think it's a fantastic course, the composite course that we play,” said Tiger Woods. “It's one of the best in the world. I've loved playing there. I've played two Presidents Cups there now and I've enjoyed it, whether it's hot and with all the flies or it's cold and rainy. It's a great test. Golf courses don't have to be long to be tricky and difficult, and that's a classic course.”
ARE YOU HAPPY? Isn't that supposed to be the recipe for happiness, doing what you love so that work really isn't work? And isn't an American-made product what everybody in this country supposedly craves, even if it is a little more expensive? So why is Titleist such an outlier, such a different place than what we have come to expect for manufacturing companies? READ MORE>>>
WINNER’S CLUBS: Tiger Woods won for the fourth time in 2013 as he captured the PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP. According to Nike Golf, earlier in the week, Tiger was trying out his VR Tour driver (9.5 degree) with his gamer Graphite Design DI 6X shaft and a shaft he has used in the past, a Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73X. He decided to change shafts and go with the shaft he has used previously with the VR Tour driver head, the Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73X. It turned out to be a winning combination.
He also used the VR_S Covert 3-wood/15-degree and Nike VR_S Covert 5-wood/19-degree in is victory. Woods carried Nike VR Pro Blade (3-PW) with Dynamic Gold X100 shafts and VR Pro 56-degree and 60-degree wedges. He relied on Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord grips on his clubs, according to Tour sources. Woods played the Nike Method 001 and Nike ONE Tour D ball.
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LAW AND ORDER: Singh missed the cut at the Players, and didn't want to talk. "I'm perfectly fine," he said. His lawyers, though, are talking. In the annals of golfing jurisprudence, Singh vs. the PGA Tour could be the most significant case ever brought. It could dwarf the old Ping grooves suit. READ MORE>>>
FOLEY SPEAKS AFTER WOODS WINS: “People ask me, ‘Are you surprised?’” Foley said via cell phone. “Am I the only person who realizes who I’m watching play golf? As astonishing as he is. He’s still human. Doubt and fear affect all of us.” READ MORE>>>
NO REGRETS: “As the ball was in the air I was thinking, please be right, because it was straight at it. It was probably three feet left of the hole," Garcia said. "When it splashed, you think, well hopefully I hit a good shot after this and make (bogey) four and still have a chance on the next," READ MORE>>>
ANSWERS: "I'm not going to lie, he's not my favorite guy to play with. He's not the nicest guy on tour. We don't enjoy each other's company. You don't need to be a rocket engineer to figure that out."--Sergio Garcia on Tiger Woods.
The 2013 PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP was Tiger Woods’ 78th career win on the PGA Tour, four short of the record held by Sam Snead.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IS BELIEVED TO BE RELIABLE, BUT IT IS NOT GUARANTEED. THE OPINION EXPRESSED IS THAT OF TERRY MCANDREW AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED A SOLICITATION TO BUY OR SELL SECURITIES IN ANY OF THE COMPANIES DISCUSSED WITHIN THIS NEWSLETTER. CONTENTS OF THIS NEWSLETTER MAY NOT BE REPRINTED OR REBROADCAST WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN CONSENT OF TMAC GOLF
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