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Archive for March, 2007

Titleist 907D1 and 907D2 Drivers

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Titleist has recently introduced their latest design in driver technology, the 460cc 907D1 and 907D2 models. The 907D1 feature a triangular shape that incorporates a higher MOI and the 907D2 with its enhanced traditional geometry.

Titleist is renowned for their quality, and with a proven track record the number one brand has strived once again to product another quality product. The 5,000+ inertia value of the 907D1 is as high as any other titanium driver currently available.

The 907D1 has proven to be the model which has received the most attention due to its triangular club head and will be in direct competition with the Nike Sumo2 SasQuatch driver with its similar design. The 907D2 has been the driver of choice for most of the Titleist tour pros and is likely to be the driver of choice for the player who is looking for workability of the tee.

These drivers are set for release on April 1st in the states so keep an open eye for them in the UK as very promising things are likely to follow!

For more information check out golfalot.com

£250 via 118Golf for the Titleist 907D1

2010 Ryder Cup is heading for Wales

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

The 2010 Ryder Cup is heading for Wales. The dates have been decided and on 27th September 2010 Wales will host their first ever Ryder Cup tournament at Celtic Manor.

The course and clubhouse has only just been constructed and has not officially been opened yet! The first piece of action this course will see is set for June this year but there is plenty of time before the 2010 Ryder Cup begins. Next years Ryder Cup is being held at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky.

Papillon Golf Club – Turkey

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

European Golf Design working alongside Colin Montgomery are working on a new 27-hole complex in the Belek region of Turkey, located on the Turkish Mediterranean coast. This project will be set to become the third course from European Golf Design, accompanying The Sultan and The Pasha Course.

Set within 104 hectares of pine forest the characteristic of this course has developed from the naturally sandy and undulating ground. As well as the course itself, a nine hole short course is due to be constructed along with practice facilities including a driving range and putting green. Next to the course will be a 600 room Hotel as well as 30 luxury villas.

Construction began in July 2006 and the course is due to open for play in late 2007.

For more info see the European Golf Design website

Rose gets late Masters invite

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007

England’s Justin Rose has earnt himself a late invite to the US Masters next week. Rose qualified by being one of the top three players in the world’s top 50 not already invited.

Rose however has missed the last three events he has been scheduled for due to a recurring back strain. Although its doubtful this will stop Rose making his first appearance at Augusta since 2004.

Woods as you would expect remains the favourite for the event and is tipped to win his third major in a row after taking last years Open and PGA championship. Amongst the 107 invitations are 18 first timers and five amateurs.

Keep up to date at www.masters.org

David Leadbetter Swing Setter

Sunday, March 25th, 2007

Six minutes, twice a week is the promise with the Swing Setter for an improvement to your golf swing, improving your striking, distance, accuracy and consistency. There are several swing trainer products on the market but word of mouth has this one as the best.

I have always used the Momentus Swing Trainer and was a firm believer in this tool. I have more recently purchased the Swing Setter and must say I have been very impressed. I have always found I have a different swing for my driver to my irons, and as a result have consistently struggled to bring them all together on the course. I have only been using the Swing Setter for 3 weeks now but there has already been a noticed improvement in my swing. My tempo has certainly been more consistent and my ball striking has improved as a result.

With its variable weighting to cover a number different styles of golf swings and tempos the Swing Setter is certainly an impressive training tool and well worth the £59 I paid for it. I am confident with more practice this tool is only going to improve my game and is definitely the best swing aid I have ever used.

The cheapest I have found is £59.95 form American Golf.

Tiger hits back at WGC at Doral

Saturday, March 24th, 2007

Tiger has come back from two shots behind to take a three shot lead at the end of day two. A six under par 66 on the second round has seen Tiger take a commanding three shot lead at the WGC-CA Championship in Florida.

Sergio Garcia and England’s Ian Poulter ended day two both siting pretty at three under par four shots behind the leaded Tiger Woods at seven under. This come back will be a welcomed relief to Tiger after is nightmare at Bay Hill last week. Although many were quick to criticize the worlds number one, Tiger has certainly silenced his critics and seems to be prooving all his recent hype, just in time for the Masters next month.

Keep up to date at www.worldgolfchampionships.com.

Callaway Big Bertha 2006 Irons

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

These are the latest Big Bertha irons from Callaway. Designed for usability and reliability with the weighting predominantly on the heel and sole of the club to provide greater forgiveness and distance on off centre shorts. The cheapest I have found is for £399.99 from Click Golf.

From day one when I compared these clubs to the RAC, RAC o/s and Nike Slingshot irons I have never been in doubt that these clubs are amazing! The weighted heel provides an effortless swing through the ball producing good distance and velocity on the ball. I bought these irons playing off a 22 handicap and within a year am down to 14. The oversized heads not only make striking the ball easier but also gives you confidence in your stance.

However as I am now finding my game improving and the off centre shots reducing I am finding the Big Bertha irons generating a lot of height where I feel another set of irons with less toe and heel weight may replace this height with distance. The irons are also much heavier than some others which I have come to look at. At first I loved this about them, providing great confidence especially standing over the ball with a low iron. But as time has gone on I am starting to feel these clubs have taken me as far as they ever will, and perhaps its could be time for a new set to get me to the next stage of my game!

All in all this is a fantastic club for a player who needs the confidence and reliability in their swing and I would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone with a mid to high handicap.

The Masters, Augusta National GC

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

Only a couple of weeks now till the 2007 masters opens at The Augusta National Golf Course. With the first round groupings scheduled to be announced on Tuesday 3rd April 2007 check out the official Masters website at www.masters.org to keep up to date.

Among the current 100 invitations issued are 17 Europeans hoping to take full advantage of the expected windy and temperamental weather forecasted.

Prior to the 2007 Masters is the WGC-CA event in Florida, which many will be following to see if Tiger can bounce back to form ahead of this prestigious event.

Nike Divot Repair Tool and Ball Marker

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

I stumbled accross this on Clickgolf.co.uk and thought it looked a very stylish pitch mark repairer. It also comes with a ball marker and all for a only £9.99. I have to say i do love my accessories and have already placed my order for this. Ive just got to start hitting the greens now!

Overall though I thought this was as stylish as ive seen and it would make a great little gift for the friends or family.

Nike One Black

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Now I am certainly not one for buying expensive balls but I was offered a sleeve of the Nike One Black balls and thought I would give them a try. Overall I was very impressed, most of all with the stopping distance achieved on the greens, one bounce and the Nike One Black would grip and stop, even with the low irons into the green.

The ball offered good distance and durability, and not one mark having played 18 holes with it so straight back in the bag it went! At £23.99 from Onlinegolf.co.uk they are cheaper than some of the other balls which offer similar benefits.

All in all a very impressive ball, no longer will I be using whatever is in the bottom of my bag but heading for a ball which offers both the distance i like and the feel around the green.

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