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| weeks-worth-tweets-march-7-13-2011 | Golf Equipment | PGA.com Posted: 14 Mar 2011 11:44 AM PDT Many prominent golf companies, players and PGA instructors regularly take to Twitter to talk about their equipment and other aspects of their game. Here is a round-up of some of the most interesting golf-related Twitter entries from the week of March 7-13, featuring Zach Johnson, Jeehae Lee, Hank Haney and more: MARCH 13 FootJoy Simon Wilson TaylorMade Golf Lee Westwood Justin Rose Zach Johnson @ZachJohnsonPGA The @footjoy XPS1 will probably replace the Synerg's. Very technical shoe that has unreal stability! Durable, comfy, athletic, etc. Gr8 shoe @ZachJohnsonPGA Gonna be hard for me to pick between XPS1, DryJoy tour, and Sport! Icons r good, just not for me. Tough choice but r great options @footjoy! Oliver Wilson Hank Haney, PGA @HankDHaney RT @berkdist: @HankDHaney at a 22 hcp should I hit steel or graphite shafts? Steel is fine unless u have a slow swing @HankDHaney RT @townsendpaul: @HankDHaney Why do some women hit the ball the same distance with every iron? Lack of club head speed and mis hits @HankDHaney RT @marke1090: @HankDHaney so do you believe getting fitted for irons will help me lower my scores? For sure they would @HankDHaney RT @whitaker3: @HankDHaney is it okay to use a 40 year old putter? There r better ones now, do u still have a black and white tv? Justin Sheehan, PGA MARCH 12 Ian Poulter Paul Azinger Blair O'Neal Justin Rose Paul Stankowski Nike Golf @nikegolf Very good read....Wall Street Journal: Can Your Golf Ball Make a Difference? http://on.wsj.com/hMHhBL Heather MacRae Ian Poulter @IanJamesPoulter this is the putter for the day. #TwitPict http://twitpic.com/48sk59 @IanJamesPoulter this is the putter for the day picture 2 #TwitPict http://twitpic.com/48skbc MARCH 11 @HankDHaney RT @Mendez_Michael: @HankDHaney spin on driver 4800 rpm. Any fix? Learn to turn some loft off the club with your left hand @HankDHaney Bottom line is there is no right or wrong way to swing a golf club. There r many ways to swing and hit good shots. @HankDHaney RT @rpixfotog: @HankDHaney What do you recommend a 17 degrees 4W or Hybrid? 12 Hcp. Thanks! Hybrid @HankDHaney RT @cbis: @HankDHaney I'm getting a new Nike driver fitted next weekend, any suggestions? I'm about a 14 hncp. I like the square one @HankDHaney The Nike Method putter rolls the ball so well it helps with any imperfections on the greens. The ball just rolls end over end better. @HankDHaney RT explain how the putter contacting the ball helps it roll. For us novices, you know Method putter has a face that puts topspin on a putt @HankDHaney RT @pgadray11: @HankDHaney any suggestions for a scratch golfer for new irons? Nike Pro Combos r great @HankDHaney RT @NonProGolf: @HankDHaney My GF is tall, hits better w/ my clubs than womens set. Better to play mens?" Men's graphite regular shaft @HankDHaney RT @NY_MINKIN4: @HankDHaney is it a good idea to freeze balls so they go farther? I have never heard that one, don't think that works Stephanie Connelly Derek McDonald, PGA @derekgolf The new Nike MethodCore putter is in the bag. http://yfrog.com/h33kgeij Julieta Granada @Juliegranada Thanks to @TFJgolfgirl and Dino!!! Loved the first class attention! http://plixi.com/p/83319558 @Juliegranada This is where I was hanging out today! http://plixi.com/p/83321008 Tyler Henderson, PGA Ian Poulter Chris Fry, PGA Chris Baryla Todd Bailey Titleist Sara Brown Kay Cockerill @KayCockerill Many thanks to Daryl Dyte for fitting me in all new Taylor Made Clubs. Love the R11! http://plixi.com/p/83285004 Kris Tamulis Thorbjorn Olesen Chris DiMarco Callaway Golf @CallawayTourSpy @CallawayGolf staffer Nick Dougherty helped launch the putter & was on hand to sign autographs http://twitpic.com/48hts3 @CallawayTourSpy Here's a pic of Nick D with the £100,000 putter, perhaps wishing it was his... http://twitpic.com/48huvz @CallawayTourSpy And wondering if he could sneak out of @HarrodsofLondon with it in his bag... http://twitpic.com/48hvn3 @CallawayTourSpy But the one-off @odysseygolf putter was under the very watchful eye of @HarrodsofLondon security http://twitpic.com/48hxlb @CallawayTourSpy This very special @odysseygolf 2Ball comes complete with 18-carat white gold head, 240 rubies and 378 diamonds & is truly one-of-a-kind TaylorMade Golf Europe @TaylorMadeTour OK, an easy one to kick things off, who's Penta TP #59 is this? http://twitpic.com/48fgdw @TaylorMadeTour Correct..Kaymer. OK another easy one for you... http://twitpic.com/48fkvh @TaylorMadeTour Correct, Darren Clarke..OK, turning up the heat on you all now..how about this one? http://twitpic.com/48fpmp @TaylorMadeTour #69 was Raph Jacquelin..of course..another easy one here.. http://twitpic.com/48g04c @TaylorMadeTour Greg Norman is correct - easy, how about this one? http://twitpic.com/48g5is @TaylorMadeTour Sergio was correct...here's another... http://twitpic.com/48g8nt @TaylorMadeTour Retief is correct...this one is definitely harder to get! http://twitpic.com/48gdp5 @TaylorMadeTour #14 and PIGU was Andres Romero, pat on the back those that got it....this one? http://twitpic.com/48gl1m @TaylorMadeTour The last one was Richard Sterne who shot 29 on the back nine at the Celtic Manor 2007 Wales Open the year he won it! Derek McDonald, PGA MARCH 10 Chris Kelly TaylorMade Golf Europe Hank Haney, PGA @HankDHaney RT @asb62: @Hank what is worse for your swing too thicker grip or too thinner grip!!! If u slice go thinner grips and if u hook go thicker @HankDHaney RT @HankDHaney: RT @pgadray11: @hankdhaney how long should u use one set if irons? 2-5 years Grooves wear out so u need to change irons @HankDHaney RT @uvadude5: @HankDHaney Steel or graphite? Irons steel Nike Golf MARCH 9 Nike Golf Carling Coffing Colin Montgomerie Pukka Headwear Justin Rose @JustinRose99 Zenio is a putting system that you attach to your putter face and clip a gyro to the shaft. It measures rotation thru stroke, rhythm (cont… @JustinRose99 …cont) and your ability to return putter where you're aiming. I mainly use it for rhythm benefits. Hank Haney, PGA @HankDHaney RT @bbaconMSU: @HankDHaney how much improvement can a 7 HCP expect from an adj driver? 3 shots @HankDHaney RT @ajsteelerfan: @HankDHaney after how many years do you need/have to get new grips? Should be every year @HankDHaney RT @Lanne9: @HankDHaney I need to purchase some new grips. What brands do you recommend? All good, I like Golfpride @HankDHaney RT @jasonTP07: @HankDHaney are the new Nike 20XI balls really as good as they say & revolutionary?? Yes they are @HankDHaney RT @keenercb: @HankDHaney white-headed drivers; marketing ploy or here to stay? Here to stay @HankDHaney RT @mstef8: Hank do you believe in a training aid like the Tour Striker that helps you forward press and hit down on the ball? Yes it will Karen Stupples @Kstupples It's official I like my @wilsongolf FG tour irons. They performed well first outing round Nona Ian Poulter @IanJamesPoulter Check out another pair of new @Footjoy icon shoes for this week. just doing a photoshoot. #TwitPict http://twitpic.com/47wr95 Kyle Thompson Nicole Hage Kris Lim Nike Golf @nikegolf RT @GOLFcom_Dusek: Tiger practiced this AM w/a new @nikegolf VR Pro 60* wedge http://yfrog.com/h2ip3jnj http://yfrog.com/h8hz2uj @nikegolf The Nike Tour Van building a VR Tour driver for Anthony Kim, making sure the length is his standard 44 3/4 http://plixi.com/p/82783069 @nikegolf Nike Athlete @F_Molinari working on the range this morning @CadillacChamp http://plixi.com/p/82743907 Aldila Golf TaylorMade Golf Europe Michael Johnson SMS Inc. @SMSInc_On_Tour 6.2% of European Tour players so far this season have used either a long or belly putter. Simon Wilson @pgatourshaftrep Francesco Molinari practices with PX 7B3 in the wind @ Doral! http://yfrog.com/h8v6bnbj @pgatourshaftrep Another new PX goes in play @ Doral! http://yfrog.com/h7b1fbsj @pgatourshaftrep Rory Sabbatini puts PX 6A4 in play a week after winning @ West Palm Beach, it must be good! http://yfrog.com/h7navwxj Hank Haney, PGA @HankDHaney There is no one right way to swing a golf club. Of all the great champions they all look different. Results are the only thing u can go by. MARCH 8 Luke Donald Rory McIlroy @McIlroyRory It's a Scotty Cameron del mar prototype. Looks and feels great! Will hopefully do a job for me this week! Rickie Fowler Jessica Korda TaylorMade Golf @Taylormadegc Lego and #Dustin Johnson talk grooves. http://twitpic.com/47mg21 @taylormadegc After a 5-minute break for lunch the TM tour team gets back to the business of building, grinding and re-gripping. http://twitpic.com/47mfjn @taylormadegc Following a textbook play-action fake, Rory Sabbatini surveys the secondary in search of an open receiver. http://twitpic.com/47mexa TaylorMade Golf Europe @TaylorMadeTour On the range before 9 holes practice with Tiger! http://twitpic.com/47ijq5 @TaylorMadeTour Last thing today, a lesson with Aim point guru Mark Sweeney with his Taylormade ghost putter. http://twitpic.com/47ktjf Ping Golf Fujikura Composites Simon Wilson Nike Golf @nikegolf Good buddies @TigerWoods & @HunterMahan preparing on the range for @CadillacChamp http://plixi.com/p/82560677 @nikegolf Winning combination for @F_Molinari Nike 20XI ball and VR Pro driver @CadillacChamp http://plixi.com/p/82573337 FootJoy Hank Haney, PGA @HankDHaney RT @bara153: @HankDHaney Does a driver require a significantly different swing than a 2 iron? Not really John C. Rudolph, PGA Brian Wernimont, PGA Caroline Westrup Jim McLean, PGA @McLeanGolf Check out Ryo Ishikawa at our facility in Doral http://yfrog.com/h8gngnej @McLeanGolf On my way to an interview and ran into one of my friends, Jhonattan Vegas http://yfrog.com/h3vv2suj Pete Kinney, PGA Sofie Andersson Nike Golf Rebecca Hudson @BecsHudson Very good day with master club fitter Gene Fulton. A few changes that I didn't expect but will be good. Now dinner then watch Arsenal win! Vokey Wedges Chip Beck MARCH 7 Jeehae Lee @jeehaeda I'm trying a Callaway razr hawk driver with diff shafts(rombax and oban kiyoshi) and mizuno mp53 irons. I've been using mp57s since 2008 @jeehaeda The razr hawk is solid. I can't seem to get away from Callaway drivers. @jeehaeda Irons: Nippon 95g stiff shafts. Wedges: Touredge black, putter: odyssey black 2ball blade, 3wood: Touredge CB2 with diamana blue board s @jeehaeda Ball: Callaway tour iS Nike Golf @nikegolf Nike Athlete Anthony Kim hitting some drives with his current ball the 20XI S http://plixi.com/p/82368452 @nikegolf Nike Athletes @F_Molinari & AK demonstrating the greenside spin off the new grooves with the 20XI http://plixi.com/p/82371211 @nikegolf Going deeper on 20XI tech & the new revolutionary construction with @F_Molinari & AK http://plixi.com/p/82376921 Hank Haney, PGA @HankDHaney RT @ray7550: @HankDHaney I hit the ball straight but always a club short from before? U have the clubface open at the top of your swing @HankDHaney RT @joeleavitt1: @HankDHaney Hank should u take a divot with a hybrid or 3 wood? Nothing wrong with a little one @HankDHaney RT @ryanmhenesey: @HankDHaney How do you feel about smooth swings with weighted club prior to range/round? It is a good way to stretch @HankDHaney RT @J_MAC67: @HankDHaney I started hitting every shot of the toe with my irons. Can you offer any tips to help? Swing is too upright @HankDHaney If u don't like big headed drivers get a big headed one that is designed to not look as big because they simply r better and more forgiving @HankDHaney RT @MHaas617: @HankDHaney when did you know that you wanted to become a teacher? When I got a lesson from @JimHardy in college, inspired me @HankDHaney RT @motorambler: @HankDHaney Do you recommend a glove or not? Glove for sure but just one @HankDHaney Even a custom shaft is not always what it says on the label. Butt cut vs. tip cut makes a HUGE difference when trimming shaft. @HankDHaney RT @T_2_P_2_B: @HankDHaney so how would you go about buying a driver if you want a stiff shaft? Always test first and go to a club fitter @HankDHaney RT @colinmic12: @HankDHaney stiff shaft v regular shaft on driver. What goes into the decision? If u hit is past 225 go stiff @HankDHaney RT @Nooch71: @HankDHaney what's the most important thing I should keep in mind shopping for putters? Feel, weight, height? Length is #1 @HankDHaney #2 on Putters is picking either a face balanced putter or a toe hang putter Mike Fay, PGA @mikefaygolf Taking the club to far to the inside on the backswing causes over the top @mikefaygolf Grip is the biggest influence to where the ball starts in it's flight @mikefaygolf Hitting your wedges fat and popping up your driver are the same problem. Flatten out your downswing. @mikefaygolf Proper speed and direction are the two most important things about putting Luke Donald Nike Golf @nikegolf Filling up Nike Athlete @TigerWoods locker at Doral with new hats, gloves and balls for the week http://plixi.com/p/82333975 @nikegolf Loading lockers...balls, gloves, hats & visors for Nike Athlete Charl Schwartzel at Doral this week http://plixi.com/p/82304116 @nikegolf Good eye! Yes he has a Method 003 in the bag RT @scott_ferrari: Ricky Barnes using a @Nikegolf Method 003 putter? @nikegolf Nike Athlete Anthony Kim hitting some drives with his current ball the 20XI S http://plixi.com/p/82368452 Simon Wilson TaylorMade Golf Europe @TaylorMadeTour Perfect setting...our lovely White truck boarding the ferry for France with the White cliffs of Dover in the backg http://twitpic.com/4768y1 Karen Stupples @Kstupples It was strange to see as I normally see my drives stop after hitting the ground! @Kstupples @TheVickyHurst I have and to be fair I really like it. But TM rolls 15 more! Callaway very easy to hit though @Kstupples Hit shots with new scratch wedges that I didn't think possible. I actually got spin and had to check with rep to make sure they were legal! @Kstupples @mindykim89 the @Scratch_Golf wedges are amazing, its a bit like going from a KIA to an Aston Martin Ping Golf @PingTour PING pro Miguel Jimenez's iron specs: S56, Red Dot, DG SL-X100, Lamkin Grips. Do you know your PING iron specs? http://twitpic.com/4776t6 Jim McLean, PGA Anna Nordqvist Morgan Bell @vallogolfer Behind a 4-ball of women. Please shoot me. I know I'm one but I'd NEVER be that slow or naive and not let a 2-ball through @vallogolfer I would enjoy having a horn on the golf cart. HONK HONK move outta the way! This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Georgia golf economy study reports golf drives $2.4 billion into state's economy | PGA | PGA.com Posted: 13 Mar 2011 10:45 PM PDT ATLANTA -- With 401 golf facilities and multiple championship golf tournaments conducted in the state each year, golf is appropriately "on Georgia's mind" as a key industry contributing to the vitality of its economy from employment, capital investment, tourism, significant charitable donations and the export of goods and services. Those findings and more are part of a Georgia Golf Economy Report, commissioned by GOLF 20/20 for the Georgia Allied Golf Council and prepared by SRI International. The study was highlighted in conjunction with Georgia Golf Day at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. In 2009, the size of Georgia's direct golf economy was approximately $2.4 billion. Golf brings visitors to the state, spurs new residential construction, generates retail sales, and creates demand for a myriad of goods and services. In 2009, Georgia's golf industry generated a total economic impact of $5.1 billion, supporting nearly 57,000 jobs with $1.5 billion of wage income. Announcing the findings were Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, Steve Mona, chief executive officer of the World Golf Foundation, Joe Steranka, chief executive officer of The PGA of America, and Mike Waldron, executive director of the Georgia State Golf Association. "The business of golf is an important cog in Georgia's economy, our industry has been recognized by the Governor's office for its environmental stewardship and the game provides great outdoor recreational opportunities for the citizens of our state," said Waldron. "In addition, the spirit of our game is based on honesty, integrity and self-reliance, which are great life lessons for golfers and non-golfers alike." Additionally representing the Georgia Golf Allied Council were members of the Georgia Section of The PGA of America, the Georgia Golf Course Owners Association, the Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the Club Managers Association. Georgia's House of Representatives and Senate each presented resolutions proclaiming 2011 as the "Year of Golf in Georgia" citing golf's numerous contributions to the state and its direct bearing on jobs, commerce, economic development, and tax revenues for a large number of Georgia's communities and industries. In 2011, two of the four major golf championships will be played in Georgia in the same year for only the sixth time in history. The Masters Tournament, the first major championship of the year, will be held April 4-10, at Augusta National Golf Club; and The PGA Championship, the season's final major, Aug. 8-12, marking its third visit to Atlanta Athletic Club. "Golf is a billion-dollar industry in Georgia that serves as a leader in charitable donations, a major contributor and driver of jobs, wage income and tourism," said Steranka. "In addition to the economic benefits to the state, golf is a healthy family activity that all Georgians-young and old-can participate and receive lifelong benefits. The PGA of America is very pleased to be back in Georgia to present the 93nd PGA Championship." Core Industries Golf Facility Operations: Golf's 401 golf courses, 35 stand-alone ranges, and 25 miniature golf facilities generated over $936.4 billion of revenues in 2009. This amount is comparable to the combined revenues of all other major spectator sports-football, baseball, basketball, hockey, auto racing and soccer. Golf Course Capital Investments: Georgia's golf facilities made $108.9 million of capital investments in 2009: $60.4 million in existing facilities and $48.5 million in the construction of new courses. Golf-Related Supplies: Out-of-state shipments by Georgia golf equipment, golf car and golf car battery manufacturers (Bridgestone Golf, Exide Technologies, Club Car, etc.) were approximately $628.2 million in 2009. In addition, the margin made on state retail sales of golf equipment, apparel, and media totaled $37.6 million. Major Tournaments and Associations: Georgia hosted five professional golf championships in 2009, including The Masters, the PGA TOUR Championship, a Champions Tour event, and two Nationwide Tour events. These events generated $35.8 million, excluding the tournament purse and costs for TV broadcasting. State golf associations generated $11.6 million in revenues. Enabled Industries Golf Real Estate: Georgia is one of the largest golf states with over 110 golf communities. Golf-related residential construction averaged $67.0 million in 2009. The "golf premium" generated by sales of existing golf community homes was $74.6 million. Hospitality/Tourism: SRI estimates that Georgia's 11 golf resorts and five annual golf championships spurred $480.7 million of golf-related tourism spending in 2009. Georgia Golf Gives Back -- Numerous charitable events are hosted on Georgia's golf courses each year, benefiting organizations such as the East Lake Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, local schools, medical research and local hospitals, and seniors' organizations. -- Many not-for-profit organizations, such as the First Tee program, the Georgia Junior Golf Foundation, the African-American Golf Foundation, and the Atlanta Junior Golf Foundation introduce Georgia youths to the game and values of golf. -- The total amount of charitable giving attributed to the game of golf in Georgia approached $56.2 million in 2009. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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