2007

  • Jul18 Clarke’s new shoes

    Written by Chris Jones at Carnoustie on Wednesday 18 July 2007

    Darren Clarke has designed a bespoke range of high-performance shoes to spearhead Stuburt’s 2008 collection. Clarke unveiled his new DCC Classics (Darren Clarke Collection Classics) at the Open Championship at Carnoustie. Darren has been collaborating closely with Stuburt on the design and manufacture of a Goodyear welted shoe, to rival the FootJoy Classics. Included in his range are flamboyant white and lime...

  • July5 topputter

    Written by Courses editor Kevin Brown on Thursday 5 July 2007

    A historic putter used by Young Tom Morris when he won his last Open Championship in 1872 is going under the hammer and is set to fetch a world record £80,000! The golden thornwood putter was made by famed Scottish clubmaker Hugh Phelp and was presented to Kendal GC by the Cumbrian club’s former three-times captain Fred Watson on his retirement...

  • New Yonex fairway wood

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 5 June 2007

    It might be midway through the season but Yonex has just announced the launch of its new VM-1 fairway wood. The Cyberstar VM-1 is constructed of ultra thin steel, which means engineers have been able to free up enough weight to insert a heavy tungsten plug in the heel to help the average golfer square the club face at impact. Plenty of weight located low and deep...

  • May18 Stewart Golf Accessories

    Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 18 May 2007

    Stewart Golf, the leading manufacturer of high end remote-controlled electric trolleys, has just launched a new pencil bag to complement its range of top quality trolleys. Stewart markets the bag as perfect for leaving at the office rammed with a half set for a sneaky nine holes on the way home from work! But we reckon as it holds a full set of sticks, it’s a perfect alternative...

  • May18 Pinfire Putter

    Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 18 May 2007

    Pinfire putters, cool, stylish and nearly matched to your outfit! Pinfire may be new arrivals in the equipment arena but they’re making quite a splash with their latest funky looking putters. The company’s theory is based around making every design high in moi… meaning they’re highly resistant to twisting when putts are hit off centre. Each design is precision milled from the finest grade aerospace...

  • May14 New ping belts

    Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 14 May 2007

    Ping has just revealed a collection of cool new golf belts. The leather Slider belts, with a suggested retail price of £30, is reversible thanks to a steel belt head that twists around, giving you the choice of two colours in one belt. Colours are lemon and black, pink and charcoal, chalk blue and charcoal, and black and white. The belt head...

  • May2 Fatbastarddriver

    Written by Courses editor Kevin Brown on Wednesday 2 May 2007

    Whatever next? Golf never ceases to amaze you though the imaginatively-named new FAT Bastard driver just about takes the proverbial biscuit. The FAT Bastard, or FB for short or those who prefer clean language, claims to be the latest innovation in golf and it’s motto is: “If you have the balls, we have the club.” Manufacturers of the FB, with its 500cc...

  • Apr24 New qlink

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 24 April 2007

    Q-Link has launched a new product line in response to golfers’ requests for an alternative to the traditional Q-Link pendant.  Q-Klip is based on the G-Clip five-in-one golf tool concept.  As well as holding a ball marker, divot repair tool, golf tees and a Velcro glove grip, the Q-Klip has a ball marker that contains Q-Link’s unique technology, SRT.  The...

  • Mar30 turfchopper

    Written by Courses editor Kevin Brown on Friday 30 March 2007

    Here’s your big chance to become the coolest golfer down at your club: The innovative Turf Chopper – an electric powered single seat buggy, sharply designed to look like a small three-wheeled motorbike – is set to hit British fairways in the near future. The Turf Chopper is made and produced by BridgeBurg Golf in Canada close to the US border...

  • Mar7 New Reelfit designs

    Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 7 March 2007

    FootJoy has ramped up production of the ground breaking ReelFit shoes to meet a forecast that is now more than four times greater than the original estimate. To help cater for the widespread demand for ReelFit, FootJoy has introduced two further designs to the line-up to add to the four current options. Available from mid May the two new contemporary...

  • Feb15 TitleistBag

    Written by Chris Jones on Thursday 15 February 2007

    Titleist has announced some new additions to its golf bag line up for 2007 as it continues to successfully identify and meet golfer’s needs in the golf bag market.  The new 9” X78 Stand Bag is Titleist’s latest stand bag offering. Featuring a 4-way circular moulded top mesh, covered with 3-way full length dividers and foam-padded non-slip contoured straps, the...