SirShanksAlot Comments: TaylorMade is really gung-ho on these guerilla marketing tactics with the R11. If you recall, they also hit balls down a net lined New York street to launch the product. If Dustin Johnson was tall
Golf Buzz
The editors search the web for new and exciting golf news. When we find something interesting, we post it here.
The Master's Yardage Book
Source: Kevin Streelman’s yardage book from the 2011 Masters – GolfWRX.com
SirShanksAlot Comments: A pretty cool look into the Kevin Streelman’s yardage book for the 2011 Masters. You can see the full book at the link above, I just clipped some pictures of Amen’s Corner & 18. Enjoy!
Freddy & His NEW Jaguar
Source: Jaguar Blog – SMOOTH DRIVER: FRED COUPLES ON HIS ALL-NEW JAGUAR XJ
SirShanksAlot Comments: Freddy’s got some high-end taste when it comes to cars. Shelby 68? and now this Jaguar? I do find it amusing that they don’t show his staff bag in the trunk… does it fit? Anyways, thought we’d share…
A History Lesson on Augusta National
Source: History lesson on Augusta National – Local News – Orange County, CA – Santa Ana, CA – msnbc.com
For Sale… Still: Phil Mickelson's Home
Source: Fore! Some famous, and for-sale golf homes – Business – Real estate – msnbc.com
SirShanksAlot: Looks like even millionaires like Phil Mickelson are having problems selling during the recession. His place has been up for sale since the summer of 2007. The price since then has dropped over $5 million. Interested?
Forget Grooves, Focus on Dimples
Source:The IP Golf Guy – Not Enough Spin? Forget About Grooves and Look at the Ball
SirShanksAlot Comments: An very interesting patent from Nike Golf. Fiddling with grooves is one thing, but why not focus on golf ball aerodynamics. Dimples have long been a focus of engineers, this patent and test is actually pretty promising. The patent is basically for a resin coating that has an uneven texture to increase ball flight aerodynamics. See the full details at the link above. Here are the pics. Very cool!
Bettinardi 2012 Ryder Cup Putter
Source: FIRST LOOK! – Bettinardi 2012 Ryder Cup Putter – MyGolfSpy Forum
2011 Yonex EZone Driver
Source: Yonex EZone 380cc driver (Ryo Isikawa’s driver) – GolfWRX.com and Golf to Impress
SirShanksAlot Comments: Currently only available in Japan, but apparently this baby will be coming to USA within a month, and not carrying the $900 price tag with it. What are your thoughts?
New FootJoy Shoes Spy Pics
Source: New FootJoy Shoes Spy Pics From Arnold Palmer Invitational – GolfWRX.com
SirShanksAlot Comments: Some prototype shoes being introduced to player at the Arnold Palmer Invitational by Footjoy. To be honest, it’s kind of a refreshing change of pace for Footjoy – who tend to be stuck with their traditional styled shoes. I’d game these – what do you think?
Paul Azinger's Stack & Tilt Tweet
Source: Twitter: Paul Azinger: Pics, Tiger, Seve and Curtis. 21 MAJOR titles! Stack &Tilt? http://yfrog.com/h7dw2aej http://yfrog.com/gymmshrj http://yfrog.com/h3p9sajj
SirShanksAlot Comments: An interesting tweet from Paul Azinger on some professional snapshots and the Stack & Tilt Golf Swing. What do you think, have the fundamentals of stack & tilt been hiding in these professional swings for years, and only recently coming to light as a completely different swing style?