April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
Phil Mickelson surprised many golf fans in 2004 when he decided to switch clubs shortly before the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills, going from Titleist and Callaway Golf.
Professionals typically change clubs in the off-season when there is time for proper fitting and so they can develop some confidence in their new gear before the important tournaments are played.
Charles Howell III (left), who defeated Mickelson in a playoff to win the 2007 Nissan Open at Riviera Country Club, went that route in December by switching from Callaway to Bridgestone. The In the Bag portion of Howell’s official Web site still says, "To Be Announced Soon," but according to Bridgestone representatives he is now playing the soon-to-be-released J36 Cavity Back 3- through 6-iron and J36 Blade 7-iron through PW, as well as the Bridgestone WC Design Sand Wedge (54°). Howell also switched to the Bridgestone Tour B330-S golf ball. Interestingly, he did not have Bridgestone woods in his bag at the Mercedes-Benz Championship last week; Howell used a TaylorMade r7 SuperQuad TP driver, TaylorMade Burner fairway wood and a Ping Redwood putter.
The No. 11-ranked player in the world, Rory Sabbatini (right), got under the skin of Tiger Woods at the Wachovia Championship and again at the Target World Challenge. This season Sabbtini will be swoosh-less, having parted ways with Nike Golf and started a new relationship with Adams Golf.
According to a media release on Sabbatini’s Web site, he is now playing the Adams Insight driver, Idea Pro hybrid and Idea a3 irons. Sabbatini appeared to be using the yet-to-be released Odyssey Black Series i#9 putter.
While Sabbatini may have switched clubs, he’s still wearing skull belt buckles – David Dusek (Photos: Howell/Jonathan Ferrey/WireImage.com; Sabbatini/Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
Tiger Woods was furious at how he hit the ball at the Masters, and he said after the final round that he used a “Band-Aid” swing to get around Augusta National in 68. That led to some news reports that Hank Haney’s days were numbered as Woods’ swing coach. “That’s complete speculation,” Woods said Wednesday.
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
A tip of the hat and handshakes for Masters champion Angel Cabrera. A pat on the back for Chad Campbell. And for Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson, reflections of a green jacket that got away from them. Except for Kenny Perry, the leading characters from the Masters return to competition this week at the Quail Hollow Championship, their first time seeing their peers and the press since that memorable…
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
World number
one Tiger Woods has downplayed rumours he may be ready to part
company with coach Hank Haney.
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
The Nationwide Tour has postponed the Mexico Open golf tournament scheduled for May 21-24 because of the swine flu outbreak. Nationwide Tour president Bill Calfee says it will be rescheduled for later in the year. The Mexico Open was to be played at El Bosque Golf Club in Leon, located about 200 miles northwest of Mexico City.
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
Tiger Woods crouched behind the ball and eyed the cup with his steely glare. He then rose, moved forward and placed his putter to the left of the hole. Peyton Manning nodded, addressed the ball — and missed the putt. “Bad read,” a fan yelled, producing a burst of laughter from the overflow crowd surrounding the 15th green.
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
Britain’s
Lee Westwood will skip next week’s Players Championship in
Florida due to a busy schedule, the world number 15 told Reuters
on Wednesday.
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
John Daly is back on the golf course this week, playing the Spanish Open on the European Tour. He has a new body, a new haircut, and a new swing…
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
(Editor’s Note: Kim Kouwabunpat is competing on the Golf Channel series “Big Break Prince Edward Island,” which airs on Monday nights. Following each episode, Kim is writing a diary on…
April 30th, 2009 by PGA Golf Art
The World Golf Championships have grown from three tournaments to four with the announcement today that the HSBC Champions is being elevated to WGC status.
The HSBC Champions, cosponsored by the…
Phil Mickelson surprised many golf fans in 2004 when he decided to switch clubs shortly before the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills, going from Titleist and Callaway Golf. 
The No. 11-ranked player in the world, Rory Sabbatini (right), got under the skin of Tiger Woods at the Wachovia Championship and again at the Target World Challenge. This season Sabbtini will be swoosh-less, having parted ways with Nike Golf and started a new relationship with Adams Golf.