Although I’ve only been involved in the excitement of competing in the Go For The Green Golf Pools for the past two years (Seamus has had the pools running for 12 years). I strongly suggest signing up for one of their many golf pools. What better way to follow along while you watch the pros on TV. Makes watching the 2012 PGA golf season just a little more fun plus you can compete against your friends as well as make new friends.

These pools have been around for 12 years, and every year they continue to grow. Last year, Go For The Green Golf Pools had 159 people participate in a variety of pools. So, jump on board and sign up. Tell all of your golfing buddies, friends and co-workers about these golf pools.

For more information, use the contact form on our site or contact me via email at: goforthegreengolfpools@gmail.com

The season starts off with our offering of 4 great pools … Monthly, Weekly, Weekly Cap and Weekly Pick pools. These popular pools run the entire PGA season and should not be missed.

1) Monthly Pool

Our most popular pool covers the following 12 PGA events
January          Hyundai Tournament of Champions

February        AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

March           World Golf Championships – CA Championship

April              The Masters

May              THE PLAYERS Championship

June               U.S. Open

July                THE OPEN

August            PGA Championship

September      THE TOUR Championship

October          The McGladrey Classic

November      World Golf Championships – HSBC Champions

December       Chevron World Challenge

You select up to 10 players in each tournament however you only can use the same player no more than 4 times over the 12 events.Total Player Earnings of contestant’s selection’s in each tournament will determine winners. The Player performance groups won’t be posted until Jan 2nd.
75% of the funds are paid out into each of the 12 events and 25% paid out for the overall season ending winners. There are 3 payouts (50% 30% & 20%) for each of the monthly and season ending payouts.

The entry fee for this pool remains at 0 Canadian ( per event) and is payable in 4 installments of due on Dec 31st, Feb 28th, Apr 30th and Jun 30th.

All the pool details are at:

Monthly Golf Pool

2) Weekly Pool …

Here you select a team of 12 golfers and the Total Player Earnings of your selection’s over the entire season will determine winners. The Player performance groups are now posted on the website.

A realignment of your selections after week 21 will be permitted where you can change up to 3 selections.

There are 3 mid season payouts and an overall season ending payout. Each of the payouts will be 50% 30% & 20%.
The entry fee for this pool remains at Canadian and is payable in 2 installments of due on Dec 31st and Feb 28th.

All the pool details are at:

Weekly Golf Pool

3) Weekly Cap Pool …

In this pool you select a team of 12 different golfers subject to a cap of million. Total Players Earnings of contestant’s selection’s over the entire season will determine winners. The Player Salary Caps are now posted on the website.

A realignment of your selections after week 21 will be permitted where you can change up to 3 selections.

There are 3 payouts of 50% 30% & 20%
The entry fee for this pool is Canadian and is payable in 2 installments of due on Jan 5th and Feb 28th.

All the pool details are at:

Weekly Cap Golf Pool

4) Weekly Pick Pool

In this pool you select a different golfer each week. You cannot pick the same player twice and you cannot select the tournament’s defending champion. Total Player Earnings of contestant’s selection’s will determine winner. The Player performance groups won’t be posted until Jan 2nd.

Should you fail to submit a selection at any time not to worry as you will receive a default selection of the highest ranked player in the field not used previously by you.

There are 3 mid season payouts and an overall season ending payout. Each of the payouts will be 50% 30% & 20%
The entry fee for this pool remains at Canadian and is payable in 2 installments of due on Dec 31st and Feb 28th.

All the pool details are at:

Weekly Pick Golf Pool

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For most golf lovers at Christmas anticipation waits for one of those fancy new golf clubs under the tree or a new golf bag to compliment your golf clubs. Many are excited at getting a few dozen golf balls to supplement the ones they lost the season before (please note Ottawa Golf Blog family). For those of us crazy about golf, Christmas is a easy time to buy for those of us fanatical about getting that little white ball in that small little hole.

For those looking for that retro throwback golf gift you might want to get a gift certificate for the new year for your golf fanatic when Cleveland will release the Cleveland Classic Driver. When Ottawa Golf Blog first saw Cleveland Staffer Keegan Bradley using one recently he immediately fell in love with it’s classic retro look hearkening back to the days of Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson. The Classic is made with what most golf drivers are being used with these days, titanium. It’s the club’s old-school look that will get most golfers drooling. The Classic Driver has the look of an old persimmon wood but with some serious modern feel. It will have a 460cc club head with what looks like an incredibly deep face.  The dark mahogany and gold finish is one classic look definitely a must try for the new year.

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The lads at Quagmire Golf, Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak were recognized as “Canadian Executive of the Year” in ScoreGolf Magazine’s 2011 Equipment & Business Awards. Great accolades for these two Canadian businessmen we look forward to all things Quagmire this year especially the reinvigorated Arnold Palmer clothing collection, be sure to check out www.arniewear.com.

Here’s the Press Release:

Quagmire’s Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak Honored as ‘Canadian Executive of the Year’ by ScoreGolf Magazine

(TORONTO) – Quagmire
– the Toronto-based apparel brand founded by two buddies with a passion
for golf, surf, skate and street culture – announces that Co-Founders
Geoff Tait and  Bobby Pasternak have been honored as ScoreGolf’s 2011 “Executive of the Year” in the media outlet’s 10th annual Equipment & Business Awards.  This
totally awesome distinction continues the company’s momentum, which has
been buoyed by its smash-hit inaugural Kids collection featuring
ColorFusion technology, and continued demand for the Quagmire
golf-lifestyle line. Add the game-changing acquisition of license to
produce a reinvigorated Arnold Palmer clothing collection, and 2011 was
one unforgettable year. “Since I’ve known these guys, their best
attribute has always been a willingness to assume some risk – it’s why
(they) are where they are today,” stated ScoreGolf columnist Rick Young.
“They melded the ColorFusion initiative with Quagmire
Kids, pulled off a massive coup by partnering with Arnold Palmer on the
next generation of Arnie Wear, and they continue to do an outstanding
marketing job as the faces of their brand.”Other 2011 Equipment & Business Awards nominations for Quagmire included: Canadian Golf Business Story of the Year (”Quagmire Golf rekindles Arnold Palmer apparel”), Canadian Golf Product of the Year (”Quagmire’s unique ColorFusion technology, which changes colors with heat”), and Canadian Golf Company of the Year. “Younger
is one of the most respected journalists in the industry today, so we
take any props he sends our way as a massive compliment,” says Tait, the
company’s creative director. “There was some fierce competition for
this honor and receiving it definitely calls for a party!”The Quagmire Golf, Quagmire
Kids and Arnie lines will be presented in an entirely new booth concept
with distinct presentation areas for each line at the 2012 PGA
Merchandise Show, Booth 6263.”Learning of this honor really
topped off our best year yet,” says Pasternak, the company’s sales
director. “We’re stoked to have won and promise everyone that the best
is yet to come from Quagmire and Arnie.”For more info, check out www.quagmiregolf.com, www.quagmirekids.com, www.arniewear.com or call 800.652.9839. Behind Quagmire and ArnieTwo buddies who met on a golf trip, Geoff Tait and Bobby Pasternak founded Quagmire
in 2005. The brand – which includes men’s, women’s and kid’s golf and
lifestyle clothing – is a member of Green Grass One and available at
hundreds of pro shops and off-course retailers throughout North America.
It is worn by a bevy of star athletes and A-listers worldwide who
embody the company’s “Not Fit for the Fairway” motto. A leader in custom apparel, Quagmire has provided special edition pieces to brands like Coors and Coors Light USA, pokerstars.com
and many others. The company also serves as official apparel supplier
to the Hank Haney International Junior Golf Academy and the
International Junior Golf Tour.Quagmire’s
management partner is the 32-year-old Jaytex Group, the Canada licensee
of famous brands Kenneth Cole Reaction, Tommy Bahama, Original Penguin,
Gant, Union Bay and Ben Sherman.

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Looks like our friends at Seemore Putters will be at Booth #707 at this month’s  @PGAGolfShows in Orlando. PGA Professionals will be able to get SPi Certified at the PGA Show. 

SeeMore sees it as highly important to get PGA professionals certified in teaching putting.  That’s why they have the SeeMore Putter Institute.  Did you know that 40% of your round of golf is used
with a putter but only 6% of lessons are given yearly in this area.  SeeMore has found instructors who have become certified have increased their lesson revenue,
became a leader in putting instruction in their area and also increased
their turn rate with SeeMore putters. Pretty sweet so check them out at booth #707 at the PGA Show this month.

SeeMore has launched the SeeMore Putting system to golfers in the form of introducing the
SeeMore Putter Institute (SPi),
where golfers and instructors will be able to come together in person
and online to share these fundamental ideas about how to improve putting
performance, including the new discussion about belly putters.

 
SeeMore will be
offering 20-minute “quick certification” sessions at booth #707.  To
schedule an appointment for your certifications, please email
ted@seemore.com.
SPi
is a learning system based on the simple fundamentals of finding the
proper grip, alignment, stance, and posture.  This allows for a natural,
free, and simple putting stroke on each and every putt.  It is based on
the technology built into the SeeMore putter itself, and on the refined
teachings of SeeMore Global Ambassador Pat O’Brien – putting instructor
to top PGA Tour and developing players. 
O’Brien has been teaching the SeeMore System around the world for more than 12 years,
ever since he watched his good friend, the late Payne Stewart benefit
from the SeeMore putting system to win 1999 US Open and lead the tour in
putting statistics that year.

O’Brien set out to train the next generation of young players to become
better putters through the use of this system, which he saw would
benefit players of all levels.  Since 2001, his students Zach Johnson
and Vaughn Taylor have become widely known as 2 of the best putters on
tour, with a Major Championship, 9 PGA Tour Victories, million in
earnings, and numerous Ryder Cup and President’s Cup appearances between
them. 

I’ve been a big believer in SeeMore putters and the RST technology. Having done numerous SeeMore putter reviews I truly beleive in their putters. Presently I game a SeeMore M3.

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Sligo Wear has released their Spring 2012 Catalogue for all of us golf apparel junkies to drool over and order for the upcoming season. Had a chance to review some Sligo Wear apparel and they always seem to come up with some great color and designs. Spring looks awesome with the Scriver shirt in a plethora of great colors as well as well as some nice plaid shorts to complement a bevy of golf shirts for the masses. I really like the look of the track jacket again this year, I still wear mine mainly during early morning rounds. The new Ethan with its accent stitching and faux pockets I definitively find appealing and so will most Sligo fans. Hopefully we see Brian Gay sporting some new Sligo Wear this coming week in Hawaii at the Sony open.

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Although I’ll be working here in Ottawa during the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show my heart will be in Orlando when the new Arnie line of clothes is set to be showcased to all the golf junkies down in Florida. The new line directly inspired by Arnold Palmer’s classic looks from the 1950s, 60s and 70s looks to me to have lots of appeal for a variety of generations of golfers. Alongside the new Arnie line the latest Quagmire Golf and Kids collections will also be showcased at Booth 6362 during the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-28 in Orlando, FL.

Press Release

New Arnie Line Inspired by Timeless Arnold Palmer Looks Set to Ignite 2012 PGA Merchandise Show Alongside Quagmire Golf and Kids Collections

On-Trend Styles for Players of All Ages at Booth 6362

(TORONTO) – Quagmire announces it will showcase Arnie – a new line directly inspired by Arnold Palmer’s classic looks from the 1950s, 60s and 70s – alongside the latest Quagmire Golf and Kids collections at Booth 6362 during the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-28 in Orlando, FL.

Presented in an entirely new booth concept with distinct presentation areas for each line, the collections will be highlighted by on-site promotions and sizzling graphics, including those of Mr. Palmer at his sartorial peak. The display will be complemented by images of the Arnie brand’s modern face, a top-ranked PGA Tour player and style icon to be announced this month.

“Orlando will be the culmination and kick-off of everything we’ve been working so hard to accomplish the past year-plus,” says Co-Founder and Creative Director Geoff Tait.“Thankfully, there’s still plenty of energy left to celebrate unveiling our new Tour star with great friends come show time!”

Collections details:

* Arnie: Released in three deliveries (50s, 60s, 70s) and a Timeless collection available year-round, each piece is inspired by styles and fits actually worn by Mr. Palmer in his heyday, yet crafted from modern materials.

* Quagmire Golf: Spring 2012 marks the return of classic Quag details, like the crooked pocket and placket, that started a movement of golf-centric street and skate looks for men and women. Additional highlights include new reversible shorts and shirts that provide a crazy 2-for-1 value, striped sweatshirts, color-dipped items, hip polos, skirts, pants, ColorFusion tops and accessories.

* Quagmire Kids: Following a highly successful first year, the latest kids collection offers an expanded selection of shirts, shorts, dresses, skirts, hoodies and accessories for boys and girls that want to rule recess! New for this year are super-cool ColorFusion screen print t-shirts with sporty and girly themes that change color in UV light.

“Buzz around Arnie and the new Quag styles, especially the color-shifting Fusion pieces, has been crazy good so we’re amped to share them with everyone,” says Bobby Pasternak, Co-Founder and Sales Director. “Early response from customers, consumers and the media has been off the hook!”

For more info, check out www.arniewear.com, www.quagmiregolf.com, www.quagmirekids.com or call 800.652.9839.

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The always fashionable, Ian Poulter, who has amassed 15 career wins and most recently won the 2011 JBWere Australian Masters, has signed with COBRA PUMA GOLF to wear brand new styles of footwear and belts. Great combo considering he’s played Cobra clubs for about 5 years.

Here’s the press release:

POULTER AND COBRA PUMA GOLF, WHAT A PAIR

Golf Style Icon, Ian Poulter, Signs with COBRA PUMA GOLF to Wear Footwear and Belts on Tour

CARLSBAD, CA (JANUARY 11, 2012) – Professional golfer, Ian Poulter, who has 15 career wins and most recently won the 2011 JBWere Australian Masters, has signed with COBRA PUMA GOLF to wear brand new styles of footwear and belts. Poulter has been a COBRA Golf ambassador for over five years and will now represent the COBRA PUMA GOLF brand on course.

“We are excited to have a world-class golfer with such an engaging personality and sense of style join the ranks of PUMA Golf,” said Bob Philion, President of COBRA PUMA GOLF. “Ian’s worldwide presence on multiple Tours will help drive home COBRA PUMA GOLF’s core message to enjoy golf through innovative, performance products with a stylish edge that sets them apart.”

Poulter, who is currently ranked 16th in the Official World Golf Ranking, will wear a new PUMA Golf shoe, the Neo Classic Pro-Type. While this style is not yet available to consumers, Ian will be wearing it on Tour and come mid-Summer, a limited release of the style will be available for the public to purchase. Taking design cues from the runways, the upper is full grain leather with brogue details in the formstripe. The outsole is PUMA Golf’s S2C Pro (Swing Speed Chassis Pro). This outsole was designed with the professional golfer in mind, providing the perfect blend of control, leverage and balance. The S2Quill Technology in the outsole combines directionally molded S2Quill Spikes and replaceable S2Quill Spikes for ultimate grip on the course.

“I am thrilled to be working with COBRA PUMA GOLF, who truly understands the importance of fusing style with performance,” said Ian Poulter. “I really like the style and performance of the Neo Classic Pro-Type and we’re working on developing future models as well. I’m getting the style I love in shoes that perform and stay comfortable throughout my round.”

To welcome Ian to the team, COBRA PUMA GOLF will be hosting a Poulter PUMA Party in Orlando on Thursday, January 12th. For more information on the party, please visit the PUMA Golf website or Facebook page: www.puma.com/golf and www.facebook.com/pumagolf

Ian will wear the Neo Classic Pro-Type on Tour as well as a selection of PUMA Golf belts. He will work with the PUMA Golf Design Team to bring new footwear styles to the course and to consumers across the world.

Ian will continue to play COBRA Golf equipment and currently plays the ZL EncoreTM Driver, AMPTM 3 Wood, BafflerTM Rail 2/H and the S3 Pro 4-6 CB and 7-P MB Irons.

For more information on COBRA PUMA GOLF, visit us at www.cobragolf.com and www.puma.com/golf. Stay up to date with the latest products, events and Tour athletes at Facebook.com/cobra, facebook.com/pumagolf and on our Twitter handles – @cobragolf and @pumagolf

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COBRA Golf is set to the launch their new AMP line of products – driver, fairways & hybrids, and irons. And it looks like they’ll carry the orange them that they had in their new Trusty Rusty to their Amp line. With the inevitable signing of Rickie Fowler to a 13 club deal these clubs will be popular with most and the orange is even starting to grow on me. My favorite is the look of the AMP driver and the hybrid, I’m a sucker for a nice looking hybrid. These will be available in Canada January 26th and hopefully Ottawa Golf Blog will get a chance to review a few of the pieces from the line.

Press Releases

COBRA’S AMP DRIVER DELIVERS CUSTOMIZED DISTANCE AND ACCURACY

COBRA’s AMP Driver packs technology, style and flair into one must-have club

CARLSBAD, CA (January 9, 2012) – COBRA is excited to announce the new AMPTM Driver featuring E9 Face TechnologyTM with dual roll and AMPTM Speed Tuning, delivering customized distance and accuracy to golfers around the world. The AMP Driver also brings color and attitude to the golf course with black PVD and vibrant orange details on the shaft, club head and grip.

“The AMP Driver features technology focused on delivering superior distance and accuracy,” said Tom Preece, Vice President of Research and Development at COBRA PUMA GOLF. “The titanium 6-4 head with a semi-forged, milled Ti face features E9 Face Technology with dual roll to provide more distance to shots above and below the centerline.”

The AMP Driver also features Adjustable Flight Technology (AFT)TM, providing golfers with the option to set the face angle as Open, Neutral or Closed to optimize ball flight for better distance and accuracy. The Aldila RIP® Speed Tuned shafts have progressive weight design and El flex profiles that customize performance for various swing speeds. AMP Speed Tuning works in conjunction with the shaft to optimize each loft differently to deliver the best performance for a given club head speed. The premium Lamkin® R.E.L. 3Gen® Grip is vibrant orange to match the cub head design, packing the AMP Driver with style, flair and technology to help improve a golfer’s game.

The AMP Driver is also available in an offset design to reduce the effects of a slice as well as provide improved distance and accuracy. The AMP Offset Driver squares the head more quickly through impact to reduce the effects of a slice, promoting high, draw-biased ball flight. The unique crown alignment feature also helps golfers aim the driver on target.

E9 Face Technology with dual roll

COBRA’s E9 Face Technology with dual roll utilizes an elliptical shape face that gives the AMP Driver a 30% larger Sweet Zone, resulting in more distance, accuracy and forgiveness in shots hit from the low heel to high toe. COBRA tested golfers hitting more than 25,000 shots and discovered that the majority of golfers hit shots across the face in this canted, elliptical pattern. We redesigned our clubface to use this phenomenon to the golfers’ advantage. We’ve added a new canted bulge with dual roll to now provide added distance and accuracy to the shots hit above and below the centerline.

COBRA AMP Driver

E9 Face Technology with dual roll
• An elliptical face featuring a new canted bulge with dual roll design providing more distance to shots hit above and below the centerline.
Adjustable Flight Technology (AFT)
• Three simple face-angle settings (Open, Neutral and Closed) optimize ball flight for increased distance and improved accuracy.
AMP Speed Tuning
• Each loft optimizes the amount of dual roll, head weight, shaft weight and length differently to deliver the best performance for a given club head speed.

The COBRA AMP Driver (MSRP 9) is available in lofts of 8.5°, 9.5°,10.5° and 11.5° in men’s right-handed, and 9.5° and 10.5° in men’s left-handed. The 8.5° loft is available in X or S flex, the 9.5° and 10.5° in S or R Flex and the 11.5° in R or Lite Flex. All lofts feature the Aldila RIP® Speed Tuned shaft.

The COBRA AMP Offset Driver (MSRP 9) is available in a men’s right handed or left-handed 10.5° in S or R flex and a men’s right handed 11.5° in a R or Lite flex. The AMP Offset Driver features an Aldila RIP® Speed Tuned shaft.

The AMP Driver and AMP Offset Driver will be available in Canada on January 26th. For more information on COBRA, visit us at www.cobragolf.ca. Stay up to date with the latest products, events and COBRA Tour athletes at Facebook.com/cobra and on our Twitter handle: @cobragolf

COBRA LAUNCHES AMPTM FAIRWAYS AND HYBRIDS, DELIVERING CUSTOMIZED DISTANCE AND ACCURACY 

CARLSBAD, CA (January 9, 2012) – COBRA has launched AMPTM Fairways and Hybrids designed for customized distance and accuracy. Similar to the AMP Driver, the Fairways and Hybrids are packed with technology to improve your game and feature black PVD and vibrant orange details on the club head, shaft and grip for added style.

“The AMP Fairways and Hybrids were designed for all golfers seeking distance and accuracy,” said Tom Preece, Vice President of Research and Development at COBRA PUMA GOLF. “We’ve improved the construction with a 455 high strength steel face that has over 1.5 times the yield strength of the 17-4 stainless steel body, resulting in a thinner, hotter face.”

The AMP Fairways also feature Adjustable Flight Technology (AFT) TM, providing golfers with three simple face angle settings, Open, Neutral or Closed, to optimize ball flight for increased distance and improved accuracy. The Aldila RIP® Speed Tuned Fairway shaft features progressive weight design and El flex profiles for customized performance at various swing speeds.

AMP Hybrids have a smaller, pear like shape for a more workable trajectory, a 455 high strength steel face to promote long, penetrating ball flight and Adjustable Flight Technology that promotes improved distance and accuracy. The premium Aldila RIP® Hybrid shaft provides tip stability and control.

E9 Face Technology with dual roll
COBRA’s E9 Face Technology with dual roll utilizes an elliptical shape face that gives the AMP Fairway a larger Sweet Zone, resulting in more distance, accuracy and forgiveness in shots hit from the low heel to high toe. COBRA tested golfers hitting more than 25,000 shots and discovered that the majority of golfers hit shots across the face in this canted, elliptical pattern. We redesigned our clubface to use this phenomenon to
the golfers’ advantage. We’ve added a new canted bulge with dual roll to now provide added distance and accuracy to the shots hit above and below the centerline.

COBRA AMP Fairway

E9 Face Technology with dual roll
• An elliptical face featuring a new canted bulge with dual roll design providing more distance to shots hit above and below the centerline.
Adjustable Flight Technology (AFT)
• Three simple face-angle settings (Open, Neutral and Closed) optimize ball flight for increased distance and improved accuracy.

COBRA AMP Hybrid

Adjustable Flight Technology (AFT)
• Three simple face-angle settings (Open, Neutral and Closed) optimize ball flight for increased distance and improved accuracy.
Deeper, High Strength Steel Face
• The 455 Maraging High Strength Steel face promotes long, penetrating ball flight.

The COBRA AMP Fairway (MSRP 9) is available in men’s right-handed 3 (15°), 4 (16.5°) or 5 (18°) in X, S, R or Lite flex and men’s left-handed 3 (15°) and 5 (18°) in X, S, R or Lite flex.

The COBRA AMP Hybrid (MSRP 9) is available in men’s right-handed 2/H, 3/H and 4/H in S or R flex, the 3H is also available in men’s left-handed.

The AMP Fairway and AMP Hybrid will be available in Canada on January 26th. For more information on COBRA, visit us at www.cobragolf.ca. Stay up to date with the latest products, events and COBRA Tour athletes at Facebook.com/cobra and on our Twitter handle: @cobragolf

COBRA LAUNCHES AMPTM IRONS FOR GREATER DISTANCR AND ACCURACY

CARLSBAD, CA (January 9, 2012) – COBRA’s new AMPTM Irons feature Advanced Material PlacementTM , a progressive face and cavity design and v-skid sole that provide greater distance and accuracy with a new level of customization. The AMP Irons are available in an iron set and combo set.

“Our AMP Irons are perfect for any type of golfer looking for improved distance and accuracy,” said Tom Preece, Vice President of Research and Development at COBRA PUMA GOLF. “We studied thousands of golfers’ impact patterns to develop our E9 Face Technology and now we’ve improved upon that with our multi-alloy design. The two features work together to provide increased distance in long irons, consistent short irons as well as improved feel and forgiveness.”

E9 Face TechnologyTM and a progressive face and cavity design optimize the performance of each individual iron to improve distance, feel and forgiveness based on golfers most common impact patterns. AMP Irons #3-7 feature a 2-piece multi-alloy design, utilizing a 17-4 High Strength Steel face plasma welded to a 431 stainless steel body for a thinner face and hotter long and mid irons.

The V-Skid sole design in the new AMP Irons drastically relieves heel-toe sections to reduce turf drag and add to the sole’s versatility. The higher bounce front section provides forgiving sole interaction, a lower bounce middle section keeps the leading edge at a proper height and the rear sole relief has the weight benefits of a wider sole but cleaner turf contact.

COBRA AMP Irons

Advanced Material Placement
• Multi-alloy design strategically positions weight to provide explosive long irons and consistent short irons. Full cavity TPU layer dampens vibration and provides exceptional feel.
E9 Face Technology
• A progressive face and cavity design optimizing distance, feel and forgiveness in each individual iron.
V-Skid Sole Design
• Promotes consistent distance and accuracy with a versatile mid-width sole that narrows in the toe and heel.

The COBRA AMP Irons are available in a Steel 8 piece set (MSRP 9) or Graphite 8 piece set (MSRP 9). Individual AMP Irons with Steel shafts (MSRP .99) and individual AMP Irons with graphite shafts (MSRP 6.99) are also available. The graphite irons feature the AMP graphite shaft engineered by Aldila and steel irons feature a True Temper Dynalite 90 Steel shaft. All irons feature the Lamkin® N-DUR 3GEN® grip.

The AMP Irons will be available in Canada on January 26th. For more information on COBRA, visit us at www.cobragolf.ca. Stay up to date with the latest products, events and COBRA Tour athletes at Facebook.com/cobra and on our Twitter handle: @cobragolf

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When I think of Tommy Hilfiger I think of a preppy look, one that I don’t normally radiate towards when it comes to golf fashion. After getting the chance to wear and test out some Tommy Hilfiger golf apparel I really like what they’ve done with their golf apparel line from the the fabrics and design down to the little accents of their apparel.

Tommy Hilfiger Ladell Polo Midnight
The Ladell Polo in Midnight is a stylish striped pique polo. It uses a blend of polyester and spandex that wicks way moisture and dries quickly plus its anti-microbial to stop odor as well. Love the two-toned sleeve cuff, a great accent to a solid polo.

Tommy Hilfiger Lisbon Polo Skyway
The Lisbon Polo in Skyway is a great looking solid polo with subtle diamond design throughout shirt. The fabric of the Lisbon uses a hybrid cotton/polyester blend for a supper soft feel. Nice touch with the Tommy logo on left sleeve.

Finally what would Tommy Hilfiger Golf Aparel be without a sweater. Tommy Hilfiger combines 100% cotton in a close fitting sweater that will accent any polo .Tommy logo on the back is a nice touch as well.

Mike at Chapeau Noir Golf posted a great video of Tommy Hilfiger Ambassador Keegan Bradley during a recent photo shoot. See the press release below about Keegan the new Tommy spokesman.

Bradley will be the global ambassador for “Tommy Hilfiger” golf apparel

through 2014

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – The Tommy Hilfiger Group, which is wholly owned by PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), is pleased to announce that Keegan Bradley, the 2011 PGA Championship winner and PGA Tour Rookie of the Year, will serve as global ambassador for the Tommy Hilfiger golf line through 2014. Commencing January 2012, Bradley will represent the brand by wearing select pieces from the men’s golf collection.

“I am thrilled to have Keegan Bradley as the global ambassador for our golf collection,” said Tommy Hilfiger. “His energy both on and off the course is inspiring and a wonderful fit for our brand. We wish Keegan the very best on his upcoming season.”

“I am really excited about joining the team at Tommy Hilfiger,” said Keegan Bradley. “Tommy Hilfiger is an iconic American brand and I am extremely proud to be a part of its growth in golf going forward. The brand produces fantastic apparel for wear both on and off the golf course and in my opinion, if you look good, you play good!”

“Keegan’s style, values and determination make him an ideal person to have on our team,” said Mark Fletcher, President of Fletcher Leisure Group. “The timing could not be better as Keegan’s game has great momentum as does the Tommy Hilfiger brand.”

The Spring 2012 collection is inspired by the preppy, energetic spirit of the Tommy Hilfiger brand. Adding a twist to signature classic American sensibility, the collection’s technical performance fabrics focus on style and fit. Through a licensing agreement with Fletcher Leisure Group, the men’s and women’s golf line is available in the U.S., Canada and Europe at private and public golf clubs, golf specialty stores, sport specialty stores, resort accounts, and corporate accounts, as well as tommy.com.

Targeting men and women golfers, the collection offers a wide selection of garments with approximately 100 styles for men with expected retail prices ranging from (€60/£50) for short-sleeved polos to 0 (€140/£115) for sophisticated outerwear options. The versatile women’s collection includes approximately 75 styles with expected retail prices ranging from (€60/£50) for bermudas and polos to 0 (€140/£115) for knits and outerwear.

Tommy Hilfiger launched men’s golf apparel in 1994 and expanded into women’s golf apparel in 2000; in 2004 the collection was introduced in Europe.

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So I’m checking out the pics from the latest tour event, the 2012 Humana Challenge on GolfWRX.com and I immediately notice a few pictures of Ryan Moore decked out in some new Arnie. Nothing official until I get home and see where it’s been announced that Ryan Moore is the new Ambassador of Arnie Wear. Great signing for Arnie we look forward to seeing Ryan in the 50s 60s and 70s apparel from Arnie, a great fit.

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