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Fairhaven, MA (August 30, 2010) – The unmatched golf ball performance story of Titleist continues across the worldwide professional tours, highlighted by the latest of five victories this season by the ageless Bernhard Langer. Langer trusted the Titleist Pro V1 golf ball to capture the Boeing Classic, the 13th Champions Tour title of his career. On the Nationwide Tour, Titleist Brand Ambassador Chris Kirk relied on the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball, as well as a full complement of Titleist golf clubs, to claim his second Nationwide title this year at the Knoxville News Sentinel Open. Additional wins by Pro V1x loyalists Liang Wen Chong at the OneAsia Tour’s Thailand Open and Titleist Brand Ambassador Aaron Goldberg at the season-ending Canadian Tour Championship advance Titleist's 2010 worldwide win count to 93, more than four times the nearest competitor with 20. From week to week, and around the globe, the consistent performance of Titleist validates why one ball stands alone.

CHAMPIONS TOUR: Bernhard Langer (Pro V1) closed with a final-round 3-under 69 to win the Boeing Classic on Sunday. With the win, Langer claimed his fifth Champions Tour title of the season, and the second in the greater Seattle area after his major victory a month ago at the U.S. Senior Open at Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington. His 18-under 198 total matched the tournament record set last year by Pro V1 loyalist Loren Roberts.

Langer, who now boasts 83 professional wins, demonstrated a complete game at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, leading the field in putts per round (T1 /25.0) and putts per green in regulation (1.513). He ranked third in greens hit in regulation (72.2%) and tied for 9th in driving accuracy, hitting 81% of fairways for the week.

The win extends Langer's lead in the Charles Schwab Cup standings to a commanding 661-point margin.

#1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Boeing Classic with 57 players, more than seven times the nearest competitor with 8. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 26; and SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 53.

NATIONWIDE TOUR: Titleist Brand Ambassador Chris Kirk surged into the winners circle at the Knoxville Sentinel Open, his second Nationwide Tour victory of 2010. Kirk held a one shot lead entering the final round; he doubled that for a two shot margin of victory, thanks in large part to a 5-under-par closing nine, including birdies on the final two holes. Kirk shot a 5-under 67 in the final round for a 20-under 268 total. Travis Bertoni (Titleist Pro V1) matched Kirk's final round 67 to secure a runner-up finish. Two players shared third place, including Matt Davidson (Titleist Pro V1, 909 D2 driver, 909 F2 fairway metals, 909H hybrid, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Monterey putter), who shot the low round of the day (an 8-under 64).

What’s in Chris Kirk’s Bag?: Titleist Pro V1x, 909 D3 driver (9.5), 906 F4 fairway metal (13.5), 909 H hybrid (19.0), CB (3-5) and 670 (6-9) irons, Vokey Design pitching (48), sand (54) and lob (60) wedges.

With the victory, Chris Kirk jumps to No. 1 on the Nationwide Tour Money list, virtually assuring that he will be one of the players among the Top-25 to earn PGA Tour cards for the 2011 season.

#1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Knoxville News Sentinel Open with 101 players, nearly five times the nearest competitor with 22. Titleist also was first in IRON SETS (44); SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES (137) and PUTTERS (61).

ONEASIA TOUR: Liang Wen Chong of China trusted the Titleist Pro V1x to capture the 2010 OneAsia Thailand Open at Burapha GC in Pattaya, Thailand for his third ONEAsia title and second of the 2010 OneAsia season. His previous wins include the 2009 MIDEA China Classic and the 2010 Luxehills Chengdu Open. The 32-year-old, coming off an impressive top-10 finish at the PGA Championship, held a one-stroke lead after the third round and shot a 3-under 69 to finish at 18-under 270, one stroke ahead of Australia's Michael Wright (Pro V1x) and 23-year old Namchok Tantipokakul (Pro V1x) of Thailand.

CANADIAN TOUR: Titleist Brand Ambassador Aaron Goldberg dominated the season-ending Canadian Tour Championship in much the same way he dominated the Tour's Order of Merit for much of the season. With a final round 5-under 65 at St. Catharines G&CC, the 25-year-old native of Carlsbad, CA won the Tour's premier event by 6 shots, posting a 15-under 265 total. Among the five players who finished in a tie for second at 9-under 271 were Josh Habig (Pro V1x), Clayton Rask (Pro V1x) and Kane Hanson (Pro V1 X).

What’s in Aaron Goldberg’s Bag?: Titleist Pro V1x, 910 D2 prototype driver (8.5), 909 F3 fairway metal (13.0), 695 CB irons (4-9), Vokey Design wedges (48, 52, 56, 60), Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter.

The win is the third this season on the Canadian Tour for Goldberg (he also triumphed at the Clublink Jane Rogers Championship in August and The Players Cup in July). His season-long performance sews up the Canadian Tour Order of Merit for Goldberg, earning him an exemption into the second stage of PGA Tour Q-School.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:33:45 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11700 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=11560
Fairhaven, MA (August 24, 2010) - As the country's top amateurs gather at Chambers Bay in University Place, WA, and compete for the coveted national championship, 242 players, or 78 percent of the field of 312, made Titleist their overwhelming #1 golf ball choice. That is compared to just 28 players, or more than 8 times, the nearest competitor. The U.S. Amateur continues the golf ball momentum Titleist has enjoyed on the 2010 PGA Tour and across all of the worldwide professional tours, to the PGA Professional National Championship, and at every level of competitive amateur golf.

In addition to being the top choice in golf balls at the U.S. Amateur, Titleist was the tee-to-green favorite across every major golf club category. From drivers, fairway metals and hybrids, to iron sets, wedges and putters, no less than 33 percent of the field in any major equipment category placed their trust in the superior performance and consistency of Titleist equipment at one of the most prestigious individual events in amateur golf.

The U.S. Amateur marks the latest in several high profile amateur championships this year where the trust and confidence in Titleist golf equipment has never been stronger.

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PGA TOUR: It was a 1-2-T3 finish for Titleist at the Wyndham Championship as Pro V1x loyalist Arjun Atwal shot a final round 3-under 67 to win by one stroke at Sedgefield Country Club. Atwal, who first had to advance through the tournament's Monday qualifier at Forest Oaks Country Club, claimed the early lead with an opening round 9-under 61 and never looked back. On Sunday, Atwal sank a clutch 7-foot putt on No. 18 to cap off the wire-to-wire win. He finished with a 20-under 260 total to edge David Toms (Pro V1), who shot a final-round 6-under 64 to finish alone in second, his best finish of the season and first top-ten performance. Toms was followed by four players who tied for third place at 18-under 262, including Titleist Brand Ambassador Michael Sim (Pro V1x, new 910 D2 prototype driver, 909 F2 fairway metal, 909 H hybrid, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport Squareback putter) and John Mallinger (Pro V1x, Vokey Design wedges), both of whom shot final round 8-under 62s.

With the victory, Atwal becomes the first Indian-born player to win on the PGA Tour.

Atwal is the first player to win both the qualifier (he shot a bogey-free 65 on Monday at Forest Oaks) and the tournament that followed since Fred Wadsworth at the 1986 Southern Open.

With his maiden PGA Tour victory, Atwal has now won on the European, Asian and Nationwide tours. His last victory last victory came in 2008, at the Asian Tour's Maybank Malaysian Open event.

#1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Wyndham Championship with 104 players, nearly six times the nearest competitor with 18. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 45; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 129; and PUTTERS with 76.

The Wyndham also marked the final week for players to secure spots in the PGA Tour's FedExCup Playoffs, which begin this week at The Barclays. Scott Piercy (Pro V1x, new 910 D3 prototype driver, AP2 and 690 MB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron 303 SSS putter) was the lone golfer to play his way into the field via his performance in the final week of the regular season. Piercy finished T8 to move up 15 positions in the FedExCup standings. At T8, Piercy matched his best finish of the 2010 season. Titleist Brand Ambassador Michael Letzig (Pro V1x, new 910 D3 prototype driver, MB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron prototype putter), who arrived at Sedgefield at No. 125 on the points list, finished at 14-under to move to 118th place, solidifying his spot in The Barclays. Unfortunately, Arjun Atwal is ineligible for the playoffs having lost his tour card last month with the expiration of his minor medical exemption. That came after Atwal returned too soon following weightlifting injuries to both shoulders.

Of the 123 players who will be competing at The Barclays (Corey Pavin and Sergio Garcia qualified for the 125-player field but will not be participating), 78 will be putting their trust in a Titleist golf ball.

SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR: James Kingston (Pro V1x) closed with an even-par final round of 72 and signed for a total of 13-under 203, good for a two-shot win at the Vodacom Origins of Golf title played at Selborne Country Club. The win marks Kingston's 11th career victory on South Africa’s Sunshine Tour. Titleist golf ball loyalists Grant Muller (Pro V1x) and Warren Abery (Pro V1x) tied for third at 9-under 207. Titleist Brand Ambassador Christiaan Basson (Pro V1x, 909 D2 driver, 909 F2 fairway metal, CB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Fastback putter) carded a final round of 68 to claim solo fifth position with a total of 8-under 208.

#1 BALL: Titleist was the GOLF BALL of choice at the Vodacom Origins of Golf - Selborne with 50 players, compared to 19 for the nearest competitor.

CANADIAN TOUR: For the second time in the brief three-year history of the Canadian Tour’s Economical Insurance Groups Seaforth Country Classic, Pro V1 loyalist Kent Eger’s name will be engraved on the championship trophy after he closed with a 6-under 65 Sunday. Thanks to a late-day birdie binge, Eger ended his week at 20-under 264, two shots clear of New Zealand’s Josh Geary (Pro V1x, AP2 irons, Scotty Cameron putter), who shot 7-under 64. Tom Glissmeyer (Pro V1x) shot 4-under 67 to finish tied for third, three shots back.

With the tour set to move into St. Catharines for this week’s $325,000 Canadian Tour Championship, Eger is looking forward to an encore performance as players chase the highest purse in Canadian Tour history.

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NATIONWIDE TOUR: Haas (Titleist Pro V1x, 909 D3 driver) led the field in putting with 101 putts for the week and his 26-under 262 winning score fell just one stroke short of the tournament scoring record set by Doug LaBelle in 2006. Three players tied for second at 20-under 268, including Pro V1x loyalists Jonas Blixt and Jason Schultz. Pro V1x loyalist Brandt Jobe finished tied for fifth place, a further shot back.

The win marks the third Nationwide Tour title for Hunter Haas, whose other Nationwide victories both came at the Knoxville Open in 2004 and 2006. With the win, Haas moves to 10th place on the Nationwide Tour money list. The 25 leading money winners will move onto the PGA TOUR next year.

#1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Price Cutter Charity Championship with 93 players, more than four times the nearest competitor with 21. Titleist also was first in IRON SETS (37); SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES (122) and PUTTERS (63).

CANADIAN TOUR: At the ClubLink Jane Rogers Championship, Pro V1x loyalist Trey Denton fired a 4-under 67 to grab the clubhouse lead at 8-under 276. Overnight leader and Titleist Brand Ambassador Aaron Goldberg matched the mark set by Denton with a final round 1-under 70. On the first hole of the sudden death, Goldberg chipped in for eagle, leaving Denton the runner-up in extra holes for the second straight year at the Jane Rogers event.

What’s in Aaron Goldberg’s Bag?: Titleist Pro V1x, 910 D2 prototype driver (8.5), 909 F3 fairway metal (13.0), 695 CB irons (4-9), Vokey Design wedges (48, 52, 56, 60), Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter.

Rob Grube (Pro V1x, 905R driver, 909 F2 fairway metal, MB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 putter) was one of two players to finish one stroke back, in a tie for third.

In six starts this season, Aaron Goldberg has two wins, one second, and two other top-10 finishes. Goldberg currently sits atop the Canadian Tour Order of Merit by more than $36,000 and is looking to follow fellow Titleist Young Gun Graham DeLaet's footsteps to the PGA Tour. The top two players on the Canadian Tour Order of Merit are granted exemptions into the second stage of the PGA Tour qualifying tournament. DeLaet won the 2009 OoM, earned his Tour card through Q-school, and is currently enjoying a breakout rookie season on the PGA Tour.

PGA TOUR: Pro V1x loyalist Bubba Watson turned in his best performance in a major championship, finishing runner-up at the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits. Watson fired a 4-under 68 in the final round to tie for the clubhouse lead at 11-under 277. In the 3-hole aggregate playoff, Watson birdied the first playoff hole, the 10th, but his playing competitor answered back, birdieing the long par-3 17th. On the final playoff hole, the 18th, Watson's approach shot from the rough was dead on line, but came up short, landing in a lateral hazard. After a drop and a pitch that flew over the green into a greenside bunker, Watson's fifth shot bounced off the flagstick, nearly extending the playoff. Watson was optimistic in defeat, however, focusing instead on his joy upon learning that he had secured a spot on the U.S. Ryder Cup team.

Titleist Brand Ambassadors Zach Johnson (Pro V1x, 909 D2 driver, 909 F2 fairway metals, 909 H hybrid, AP1 4-iron, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges) and Rory McIlroy (Pro V1x, 909 D2 driver, 909 F2 and 906 F2 fairway metals, MB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Studio Select Fastback putter) tied for third place at 10-under 278. It was McIlroy's second straight top-3 finish in a major, having also tied for third at this year's Open Championship at St. Andrews. He also tied for third place at last year's PGA Championship at Hazeltine. Tying for fifth a further shot back were Titleist Pro V1 loyalist Jason Dufner and 47-year-old Steve Elkington (Pro V1x).

Sharing the trophy presentation stage with the winner was PGA Club Professional and Titleist Staff Professional Rob LaBritz, Director of Golf at Glen Arbor Golf Club in Bedford Hills, NY. Labritz (Pro V1x, new 910 D3 prototype driver, 909 F3 fairway metal, 909 H hybrid, AP2 irons, CB pitching wedge, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Red X putter) earned top honors for the low score among PGA Club professionals, finishing with a 7-over 295 total, tied for 68th. Labritz will be competing in the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament this November.

#1 BALL, IRON, HYBRID, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the PGA Championship with 85 players, more than four times the nearest competitor with 20. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 49; HYBRIDS with 38; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 131; and PUTTERS with 56.

U.S. WOMEN'S AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP: #1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the US Women's Amateur Championship with 136 players, compared to 9 for the nearest competitor. Titleist also was the favorite of more players than any other brand in IRON SETS with 41; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 181; and PUTTERS with 65.

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Fairhaven, MA (August 9, 2010) - On the PGA Tour, taking your game to the next level requires persistent dedication and complete trust in your golf ball. In his victory at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Hunter Mahan trusted the Titleist Pro V1x to overcome a four-shot deficit by closing with a 6-under par 64. The two-shot victory was the third of his PGA TOUR career and his second this year (he also won the Waste Management Phoenix Open in February). Titleist momentum continued at the Turning Stone Resort Championship, as fellow Pro V1x loyalist, Bill Lunde, captured his first career PGA Tour title.

WGC: Mahan carded six birdies in the final round and played the last 29 holes of the tournament without a bogey. He closed with a 6-under 64, and finished at 12-under 268, two strokes clear of Ryan Palmer (Pro V1). It was Palmer's second top-3 finish in two appearances at Firestone CC. He tied for 3rd in 2005.

Titleist Brand Ambassador Bo Van Pelt (Pro V1, 909D2 driver, 909F3 fairway metal, 909H hybrid, MB irons, Vokey Design wedges) posted his sixth top-10 finish of the season and tied for third place at 9-under 271. The performance by Van Pelt, who is having the most successful season of his nine-year PGA Tour career, matches his previous high for top 10's in a season. He has also now cracked the world top-50 for the first time.

The win also vaults him into No. 12 in the Official World Golf Ranking and second place in the U.S. Ryder Cup standings, assuring him a spot on Captain Corey Pavin’s team.

#1 BALL, IRON, HYBRID, WEDGE and PUTTER: Titleist was the GOLF BALL of choice at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational with 40 players, more than three times the nearest competitor with 13. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 19; HYBRIDS with 14; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 56; and PUTTERS with 20. Titleist was second in the DRIVER (19) category, including 10 new 910 prototype drivers in play; and FAIRWAY METALS (22).

PGA TOUR: Pro V1 x loyalist Bill Lunde fired a final round 6-under 66 to claim his first career PGA Tour title by one shot at the Turning Stone Resort Championship. Lunde finished the tournament at 17-under 271. Titleist Brand Ambassador Michael Sim (Pro V1x, 910 D2 prototype driver, 909F2 3-wood, 909H hybrid, AP2 irons, Vokey Design TVD wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport Squareback putter), who led the field in putting for the week, claimed a share of 3rd place, his best result since finishing runner-up to Ben Crane at the Farmers Insurance Open. Joining Sim, were fellow Pro V1x loyalists Jerry Kelly, Josh Teater and Billy Mayfair.

Leading the Turning Stone field in birdies (22), Lunde became the 12th first-time winner on the PGA Tour this year. In addition to earning a two-year exemption to the PGA Tour, Lunde earned a spot in this week’s PGA Championship at Whistling Straits, his second career major championship.

#1 BALL, IRON, HYBRID, WEDGE and PUTTER: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Turning Stone Resort Championship with 90 players, six times the nearest competitor with 15. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 40; HYBRIDS with 25; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 117; and PUTTERS with 69. Titleist was second in DRIVERS (34), including 24 new 910 prototype drivers in play; and FAIRWAY METALS (34).

CHAMPIONS TOUR: David Frost (Pro V1x) rewrote the record books at the 3M Championship en route to his first career Champions tour victory. Frost’s final round 11-under 61 set a new single round record at the TPC Twin Cities, and his 25-under 191 broke the tournament scoring record by two strokes. That score also matched the Champions Tour scoring record for all 54-hole events, shared by three players. Frost was the latest professional golfer to flirt with 59 this season when he was 9-under through 11 holes. However, he carded all pars until the finishing hole where he drained a 25-foot putt for an eagle.

Mark Calcavecchia (Pro V1x) continues to impress in his rookie Champions Tour campaign, finishing solo second. Calcavecchia was tied with Frost after the second round, but his final round 68 was not enough to keep pace. Among a three-way tie for third, at 17-under, were Pro V1x players Tommy Armour III and David Peoples.

#1 BALL and IRON: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the 3M Championship with 55 players, nearly seven times the nearest competitor with 8. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 28; and second in DRIVERS with 12; and SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 50.

NATIONWIDE TOUR: Titleist Brand Ambassador Colt Knost (Pro V1x, 910 D3 prototype driver, 909F3 3-wood, CB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport Fastback putter) claimed solo 3rd at the Wichita Open, also finishing the week third in driving accuracy (78.6%) using the Titleist 910 D3 prototype driver.

Knost's fellow Titleist Brand Ambassadors Hunter Haas (Pro V1x, 909D3 driver, 904F 3-wood, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Circa 2 No. 1 putter) and Matt Davidson (Pro V1, 909D2 driver, 909F2 3-wood, 909H hybrid, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron California Monterey putter), were part of a logjam at 17-under 267, tied for fourth along with Tjaart van der Walt (Pro V1), Daniel Summerhayes (Pro V1x) and Stephen Bowditch (Pro V1x).

#1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Wichita Open with 103 players, more than six times the nearest competitor with 16. Titleist also was first in IRON SETS (47); SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES (140) and PUTTERS (71). Titleist was second in the DRIVER (46) category, including 23 910 prototype drivers in play; and FAIRWAY METALS (38).

ASIAN TOUR: Pro V1x loyalist Chris Rodgers closed with a 69 that was good for a 6-under total and share of the lead after 72 holes. Rodgers bowed in the playoff, however, and claimed his fourth runner-up finish of the 2010 season. Thaworn Wiratchant (Pro V1x) finished alone in 3rd, just one shot out of the playoff. Among a three-way tie for fourth place at 4-under 280 were Pro V1x loyalists Scott Hend and Juvic Pagunsan.

Titleist was the overwhelming ball of choice at the Selangor Masters with 113 players, more than five times the nearest competitor with 21.

KOREAN TOUR: Titleist loyalist Kim Bio (Pro V1x) captured his first victory as a professional with a final round 4-under par 68 at the Johnnie Walker Open. Kim posted four consecutive rounds in the 60's for a 20-under par total of 268. He finished six strokes clear of three players, including Lee Min Chang (Pro V1) and Yoon Jung Ho (Pro V1x). Titleist was the most played golf ball at the event with 94 players, more than five times the nearest competitor with 17. In fact, 12 players among the Top 10 and ties trusted Titleist golf balls at the event.

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August 3, 2010 (Highpoint, N.C) – Polara Golf (www.polaragolf.com) develops products for golfers of all levels who want to enjoy the game more. With their unique dimple design, Polara’s Self-Correcting Technology™ golf balls reduce those dreaded hooks and slices by up to 75%. That means golfers play from the fairway, not the rough, woods or the next fairway. Using Polara golf balls is guaranteed to improve the game, increase accuracy and lower the score for every golfer. Polara Golf’s mission is to make the game of golf more fun.

The new Polara golf balls are available in two different models. The Polara Ultimate Straight is a 2-piece construction ball with 386 dimples. The Polara Super Straight is a 3-piece construction ball with 386 dimples. With their Self-Correcting Technology™ and unique design, each dimple on these Polara golf balls has a specific purpose in correcting hooks and slices by up to 75%. All Polara golf balls are specifically designed for recreational golfers that want to take advantage of technology improvements and increase their enjoyment of the game of golf.

Making its debut in the Fall of 2010 is the third Polara golf ball, the Polara Ultimate Distance. It is a 2-piece construction ball with 336 dimples that dramatically improves distance with the Polara Absolute-Distance Technology™. With the tungsten-enhanced high velocity core formulation and the optimized extreme-distance aerodynamics, the 2-piece Polara Ultimate Distance golf ball increases driver distance up to 20 yards or longer.

Polara golf balls with Self-Correcting Technology™ were recently tested by Golf Laboratories, the leading independent golf testing laboratory in San Diego, California. The golf robot was set-up to hit balls under several different slice swing conditions. Under all test conditions, the Self-Correcting Technology™ golf balls were demonstrably straighter than two of the most popular balls in golf, validating the claim that the Polara Ultimate Straight and the Polara Super Straight correct hooks and slices by up to 75%.

"We're delighted to introduce golfers to the first of many products that have No Limits other than the laws of physics," said David Felker, PhD, Head of Technology for Polara Golf. “Currently, there is nothing a golfer can purchase that even comes close to correcting hooks and slices, as well as these new Polara golf balls. The Self-Correcting Technology™ of the Polara Ultimate Straight and the Polara Super Straight golf balls will change the game of golf by making it more enjoyable and even speeding up play.”

Limited editions of the Polara golf balls, with the Polara ‘No Limits’ logo are currently available for pre-sale at www.polaragolf.com.

Polara Golf will be attending the 2010 PGA Show in Las Vegas and is currently booking appointments.

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Polara Golf is committed to helping recreational golfers have a better day on the course. Making golf more fun is the Polara Golf mission. Polara Golf uses the best available technology to create demonstrably better products that are not limited by anything other than the laws of physics. All of the Polara golf balls are designed for recreational golfers that want to take advantage of technology improvements designed to help golfers enjoy the game more. For more information about Polara Golf, visit www.polaragolf.com or call 866-556-3100.]]> Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:51:46 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10968 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10755
Fairhaven, MA (July 26, 2010) – Every week, on every shot, in every corner of the globe, more players trust the consistent performance of Titleist. This week followed a familiar script as Bernhard Langer trusted Pro V1 in claiming his first senior major title, as he edged fellow Pro V1 loyalist Corey Pavin at famed Carnoustie to capture the Senior Open Championship. At the Evian Masters, Jiyai Shin relied on Pro V1 to become the first South Korean winner of that tournament and, in the process, reclaimed the number one spot in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. On the European PGA Tour, Richard S. Johnson enjoyed an “epic” win with Pro V1x at the Nordea Scandinavian Masters, becoming just the second Swede in twelve years to win his native country’s marquee event. And Pro V1x loyalist D.J. Brigman fired a 7-under 64 in the final round of the Children’s Hospital Invitational to capture his second career victory on the Nationwide Tour. Further proof that superior tee-to-green performance is what makes Titleist the most trusted ball around the world.

TITLEIST ON TOUR HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING JULY 25, 2010

CHAMPIONS TOUR: Bernhard Langer (Pro V1, Vokey Design sand and lob wedges) closed with a 1-over 72 at Carnoustie, holding off a final round charge by runner-up Corey Pavin (Pro V1, Titleist Bullseye putter), who shot a 1-under 70. Langer finished at 5-under 279, capturing his 11th win in three years on the Champions Tour. The win marks the third career major victory for Langer, who also won the Masters Tournament in both 1985 and 1993.

Pavin finished three strokes clear of four players who tied for third place, including Jay Don Blake (Pro V1x, 909D2 driver, 906F4 fairway metal, 909H hybrid, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Studio Select putter), Russ Cochran (Pro V1, AP2 and CB irons, Vokey Design wedges) and Australia’s Peter Senior (Pro V1, 909D2 driver, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges).

#1 BALL, IRON and WEDGE: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at The Senior Open Championship with 107 players, more than six times the nearest competitor with 16. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 34; and SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 119.

LPGA TOUR: With a dramatic birdie putt on the 72nd hole of the Evian Masters, Jiyai Shin (Pro V1) won her seventh career LPGA Tournament. Her 5- under round of 67 on Sunday capped a 14-under par effort for the week.

Three players tied for second, including Na Yeon Choi (Pro V1x), who continues her impressive season, finishing second for the second straight week, following a win at the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic. This was Choi's seventh top 10 of the season.

#1 BALL: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Evian Masters with 71 players, more than five times the nearest competitor with 12.

EUROPEAN TOUR: Sweden's Richard S. Johnson (Pro V1x, Scotty Cameron T10 Select Newport 2 putter) sank a 30-foot birdie putt on the final green to win the Nordea Scandinavian Masters by one shot. Johnson closed with a 1-under 71 that gave him an 11-under par total of 277. Three players tied for fourth place at 8-under 280, including Titleist Brand Ambassador Brett Rumford (Pro V1x, prototype 910D3 driver, 909F3 fairway metal, 909H hybrid, CB irons, Vokey Design wedges) and last week's Open Championship winner Louis Oosthuizen (Pro V1x), who made a strong bid in his effort to become the only player to win a Tour event the week after winning the Open Championship. The win was the second on the European Tour for Johnson, his first having come at the 2002 ANZ Championship.

#1 BALL: According to Sports Marketing Surveys, Titleist was the GOLF BALL of choice at the Nordea Scandinavian Masters with 96 players, three times the nearest competitor with 32.

NATIONWIDE TOUR: D.J. Brigman (Pro V1x) closed with a 7-under 64 to come from behind and win the Children's Hospital Invitational at The Ohio State University Scarlet Course. Brigman finished at 10-under 274 for a one-shot victory. Titleist Brand Ambassador Won Joon Lee (Pro V1x, prototype 910D3 driver, AP2 2-iron, MB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport Studio Select putter) shot a 2-under 69 for a share of third place at 8-under 276 with three players, including Pro V1x loyalists David Mathis and Daniel Summerhays.

JUST THE STATS: The win marks the second Tour victory for Brigman, whose other Tour win came at the 2003 Permian Basin Open. For the week, Brigman tied for first in birdies with 18. He tied for fifth in Greens in Regulation (76.4%) and Putts per Greens in Regulation (1.727).

#1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Nationwide Children's Hospital Invitational with 88 players, more than five times the nearest competitor with 17. Titleist also was first on IRON SETS (36); SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES (110) and PUTTERS (56).

USGA: #1 BALL, DRIVER, FAIRWAY METAL, HYBRID, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the GOLF BALL of choice at the US Junior Amateur Championship with 134 players, compared to 12 for the nearest competitor. Titleist also was the overwhelming favorite of more players than any other brand across every major golf club category including DRIVERS (69); FAIRWAY METALS (90); HYBRIDS (48); IRON SETS (80); SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES (255); and PUTTERS (100).

USGA: #1 BALL, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the GOLF BALL of choice at the US Girls' Junior Amateur Championship with 122 players, compared to 13 for the nearest competitor. Titleist was also first in SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES (173); and PUTTERS (63).

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The Fire ball will feature an ElastodynamicTM recyclable cast urethane cover for maximum playability and performance. The Fire ball also features a 318 tour-precision dimple pattern as well as an energy intensifying mantle for maximum power and a high intensity green core with ignite technology™. Dixon Golf’s Fire ball retails for $74.95 per dozen – the most expensive ball on the market.

“This ball is not for everyone,” says Dixon Golf CEO William Carey. “This ball is meant for the low handicap or professional golfer who values ball control and feel. Its price point is unreachable for a certain segment of golfers, which is why we have two other offerings – the Earth and Wind – that retail for $39.95 and $24.95, respectively.”

The ball will be initially available at PGA Tour Superstores nationwide, while other retailers quickly stock their shelves. The golf ball recycling program that revolutionized golf will extend to the newest member of the Dixon Golf ball family.

“The Fire golf ball is the perfect ball for professional and low-handicap golfers or anyone looking for tour-caliber performance,” Carey said. “With the launch of the Fire ball, Dixon Golf’s goal of providing eco-friendly golf balls for golfers of all skill levels has been fulfilled. We can now confidently supply golf balls to all golfers from high-handicappers to pro golfers.”

"Dixon's new Fire ball is a joy to play. It does everything a premium ball should do - explodes off the club face, checks up, spins, rolls true - with the added benefit of being created from recyclable materials. Goodness, gracious, great balls o' fire!" Said Dixon Golf’s celebrity spokesman, Academy Award Nominated actor and environmentalist, Don Cheadle.

About Dixon Golf
Dixon Golf, a Tempe, AZ based company, is the world’s only manufacturer of a high performance, eco-friendly family of golf balls. Borne from a desire to limit its impact on the environment, Dixon also offers a golf ball recycling program through its retail locations that pays $1 per used Dixon ball and $.50 for any other brand. Even the packaging is made from 100% recycled material. From core to cover, from packaging to production, Dixon Golf is setting a new standard in environmental consciousness. Dixon golf balls are distributed internationally and conform to USGA standards, with a PGA Tour Partner's 92% approval rating. For more information about Dixon Golf, please visit www.dixongolf.com. Dixon Golf – play the future.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:39:06 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10687 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10604
Fairhaven, MA (July 19, 2010) - To win on golf’s grandest stage takes a world of talent, a complete performance and total trust in your game and in your golf ball. At this year’s Open Championship, Louis Oosthuizen earned his first career major title trusting the Titleist Pro V1x on every shot, finishing seven strokes clear of his nearest competitor and a world-class field at the Home of Golf, St. Andrews, Scotland.

Oosthuizen closed with a 1-under par 71 en route to a 16-under 272 total in a victory so convincing that he took the lead midway through the second round and led by three or more shots throughout the final round. The Pro V1x golf ball withstood the elements, as Oosthuizen made only two bogeys over the final 35 holes in a strong wind that swept across the Old Course.

The victory is the fifth of Oosthuizen’s career, and advances him from No. 54 to No. 15 in the Official World Golf Rankings.

TITLEIST TOPS LEADERBOARD: Oosthuizen topped a leaderboard that included four Titleist golf ball loyalists among the top 5 finishers. Fellow Pro V1x player Lee Westwood finished solo 2nd, while Titleist Brand Ambassador Rory McIlroy (Pro V1x, 909D2 driver, 909F3 and 906F2 fairway metals, MB irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport Fastback putter) and Henrik Stenson (Pro V1x) were among three players tied for 3rd at 8-under 280.

RECORD PERFORMANCE: McIlroy, trusting a full bag of Titleist equipment from tee-to-green, tied the major championship record by shooting 63 to claim the first round lead.

GOLDEN AMATEUR, SILVER MEDALIST: The Open Championship’s low amateur (Pro V1x, 909D3 driver, 909F3 fairway metal, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges, Scotty Cameron Coronado putter) relied upon the Pro V1x golf ball and Titleist equipment throughout the bag. Awarded the Silver Medal as the low amateur, the 20-year old tied for 14th with a 4-under 284 total, including an eagle on the final hole after driving the green for the second straight day. He qualified for the Open Championship after winning last month's British Amateur crown at Muirfield. He was the only amateur to make the cut this week.

#1 BALL, IRON and WEDGE: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at The Open Championship with 90 players, more than four times the nearest competitor with 20. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 37; and SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 110. Titleist was second in the DRIVER (31) category, including 16 tour prototype 910 models. Titleist was also second in HYBRIDS (20) and PUTTERS (39).

OH, CANADA: In addition to Oosthuizen’s win at St. Andrews, Titleist Brand Ambassador Aaron Goldberg captured the Players Cup for his first career victory on the Canadian Tour. In addition to the Pro V1x golf ball, Goldberg relied upon the 909D2 driver (8.5), 909F3 fairway metal (13.0), 695 CB irons (4-9), Vokey Design wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) and a Scotty Cameron Newport 2 putter for his success. With the win, Goldberg earned a spot at this week's RBC Canadian Open in Toronto.

WORLDWIDE GOLF BALL WINS: Two more wins this week with the Pro V1x across the worldwide professional tours advances Titleist’s golf ball victory count to 71, more than four times the nearest competitor with 16.

U.S. AMATEUR PUBLIC LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP: On the major amateur circuit, the 21-year old winner of the 2010 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship relied upon the Pro V1x golf ball, AP2 irons, Vokey Design wedges and Scotty Cameron putter en route to a 6 and 5 victory over his 25-year old opponent (Pro V1x, 909D3 driver, Vokey Design wedges) from Tucson, Ariz. Born in Seoul, South Korea, and a resident of Ann Arbor, Mich., the winner never trailed after squaring the match on the 2nd hole in the scheduled 36-hole final. He becomes the first Korean-born U.S. Amateur Public Links champion.

#1 BALL, DRIVER, FAIRWAY METAL, HYBRID, IRON,WEDGE and PUTTER: At the U.S. Amateur Publinks Championship, 131 players (84%) in the field of 156 relied upon Titleist golf balls, more than 13 times the nearest competitor with 10. Titleist also was the overwhelming favorite of more players than any other brand across every major golf club category including drivers (53), fairway metals (59), hybrids (39), iron sets (62), wedges (193) and putters (64).

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TMaG staff player Matt Bettencourt averaged 337.5 yards with his TaylorMade Burner SuperFast driver and Penta TP golf ball to win his first PGA Tour title at the Reno-Tahoe Open. "This win is just incredible for me…it gives me so many opportunities.” “I'm going to start at the SBS Champions in Maui next year, which, wow, it's going to be pretty cool. I'm just going to ride this momentum and keep having fun and see how long I can play this year…I believe in my ability, and I think I can go out there and win next week, too. I'm just really confident right now.”

In the Bag
Burner SuperFast driver 9.5
Tour Burner 3-wood 14.5
R9 3-wood 15°
Rescue TP FCT 19°
TP xFT ZTP 64.0 wedge
Penta TP golf ball
adidas Golf footwear and apparel

* With the win, Bettencourt qualifies for the PGA Championship at Whistling Straights next month.
* Bettencourt moved up 71 spots in the FedEx Cup standings.
* TaylorMade was the No. 1 driver brand at the Reno-Tahoe Open.
* TaylorMade now has 32 driver wins worldwide.

* Quotes from ASAP Sports transcript of post round press conference]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:02:08 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10602 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10520
With the third major of the year in full swing, Titleist continues to outperform all other golf balls on the 2010 PGA TOUR with 15 wins, more than all other golf balls combined. The momentum also continues to grow across all the worldwide professional tours, where Titleist has been the choice of 69 champions, more than four times the nearest competitor.

The Open Championship marks the latest of the major professional and amateur championships this year where the trust and confidence in the superior performance and consistency of Titleist golf balls has never been stronger. From the Masters and U.S. Open, to the NCAA Division I and U.S. Amateur Public Links championships, Titleist continues to be the overwhelming favorite of more competitive players than all other golf balls combined:

Masters
TITLEIST 53
Nearest Competitor 12

U.S. Open
TITLEIST 85
Nearest Competitor 20

NCAA Division I Men’s
TITLEIST 120
Nearest Competitor 19

NCAA Division I Women’s
TITLEIST 114
Nearest Competitor 5

U.S. Men’s Amateur Public Links
TITLEIST 131
Nearest Competitor 10

U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links
TITLEIST 131
Nearest Competitor 10]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:09:07 +0000 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10520 http://www.golfclubbusiness.com/index.php?showtopic=10234
“Experience is always important, said Jiménez. These two guys are playing very well and putting very good. But, you know, the experience, also, is one of the keys. One of the most important things is keep breathing and tell yourself to relax, breathe.”

Jiménez, who plays a Srixon Z-STAR X golf ball, has won ten of his 17 European Tour victories since turning 40-years old. The victory was his second of 2010, following his win at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, in February.

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Small, the University of Illinois men's coach, closed with a 1-over 73 in his final round at French Lick Resort to finish 8-under and win his third overall PGA national title.

Skinner, the PGA teaching pro at River Pointe Golf Club in Albany, Ga., finished with a 71 and was tied with Small until the 215-yard 16th hole. Skinner bogeyed the par-3, while Small nearly aced it to set up a birdie and drop Skinner two strokes back.

“Having won two consecutive PGA Professional National Championships with the Srixon® Z-STAR™ ball is proof enough to me that the Z-STAR™ ball’s performance and feel has helped raise the level of my game in all aspects,” said Small. “With a one-two finish for the ball at this year’s event that should be proof beyond any doubt that the Z-STAR™ is a winner.”

“Srixon® is experiencing another great year both on the PGA Tour and in sales growth and a big part of our success is due to the support we’ve received from green grass PGA professionals,” said Todd Harman, Vice President/General Manager of Cleveland® Golf/Srixon®. “Mike’s back-to-back victories at this event have really brought increased visibility for the Srixon® brand.”

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TITLEIST ON TOUR HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 27, 2010

PGA TOUR: Titleist topped the leaderboard at the Travelers Championship as Bubba Watson (Pro V1x) won for the first time on the PGA Tour, coming from six shots down to win in a three-way playoff. Watson converted a 3-foot par putt on the second playoff hole to defeat Scott Verplank (Pro V1, Vokey Design sand and lob wedges) and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Corey Pavin (Pro V1, Titleist Bullseye putter), after they all finished at 14-under par 266. Pavin was eliminated on the first playoff hole after Watson put his approach to within inches of the cup and Verplank made a six-footer to match Watson's birdie. On the second playoff hole (the par-3 16th at TPC River Highlands), Watson parred, while Verplank was unable to get up and down to extend the playoff. Watson's victory came via his first career appearance in a playoff.

Chris Riley (Pro V1) narrowly missed the playoff by one shot, shooting a final round 5-under 65 to finish solo 4th. Four players tied for fifth place at 12-under 268, including Padraig Harrington (Pro V1x), who made a charge with a final round 6-under 64, and Chad Campbell (Pro V1x) who secured his best finish of the 2010 season. Titleist Brand Ambassador Brendon deJonge who relies upon the Pro V1x golf ball, 909D3 (9.5) driver, 909F2 (15.5) fairway metal, New AP2 (3-9) irons, Vokey Design (48, 54, 60) wedges and a Scotty Cameron Kombi putter, turned in another strong performance, finishing T-9, his fourth top-10 showing of the year.

#1 BALL, IRON, WEDGE and PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Travelers Championship with 104 players, more five times the nearest competitor with 19. In fact, of the 12 players who finished among the Top 10 and ties, 9 relied on a Titleist golf ball for their success. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 47; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 124; and PUTTERS with 69.

EUROPEAN TOUR: England's David Horsey (Pro V1x) won his maiden European Tour title in dramatic fashion, closing with birdies on two of the last three holes for a final round 67 at the BMW International Open. He finished one shot clear of fellow Englishman and Titleist Brand Ambassador Ross Fisher (Pro V1x, 909 D3 (8.5) driver, 909 F2 (13.5) fairway metal, 909H (17.0) hybrid, 695 MB (3-9) irons, Vokey Design (48, 54, 60) wedges, Scotty Cameron putter), who eagled the finishing hole to claim solo 2nd. Among those in a five way tie for 3rd were Titleist Brand Ambassadors Pablo Larrazabal (Pro V1x, 909 D2 (9.5) driver, 909 F2 (13.5, 18.5) fairway metals, 909H (21.0) hybrid, ZM (3-9) irons, Vokey Design (48, 54, 58) wedges, Scotty Cameron California Del Mar putter) and Kenneth Ferrie (Pro V1x, 909 DComp (8.5) driver, 909H (24.0) hybrid, New AP2 (3-9) irons, Vokey Design (48, 54, 60) wedges) and Rafael Cabrera-Bello (Pro V1x, 906 F2 (13.0, 18.0) fairway metals, ZM (3-9) irons, Vokey Design (54, 60) wedges, Scotty Cameron T10 Select Newport 2 putter). The 25-year-old Horsey is in his second full season on the European Tour, having secured his initial Tour card by finishing first on the 2008 Challenge Tour Order of Merit.

#1 BALL: According to Sports Marketing Surveys, Titleist was the GOLF BALL of choice at the BMW International Open with 85 players, more than all other golf balls combined.

LPGA TOUR: Cristie Kerr (Pro V1) carded a bogey-free final round 66 to capture her second career major in record-setting fashion. Kerr was the only player at the Wegman's LPGA Championship to shoot all four rounds in the 60's, posting a 19-under 269. The leader after each round, Kerr set a championship record for margin of victory, finishing 12 strokes clear of Song-Hee Kim (Pro V1) who finished solo 2nd, and 14 shots better than Jiyai Shin (Pro V1), one of two players who tied for 3rd. On Sunday night, Cristie Kerr not only took home her second career major (2007 U.S. Women's Open) but also the No. 1 world ranking. Kerr's 14th career title came in her 14th season on the LPGA Tour. In her eight previous starts this year, she recorded four top-10 finishes, including a win two weeks ago at the LPGA State Farm Classic.

#1 BALL: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the LPGA Championship with 105 players, nearly six times the nearest competitor with 18.

CHAMPIONS TOUR: Loren Roberts (Pro V1) birdied the final hole for a closing 7-under 65 to win the Dick's Sporting Goods Open by one stroke. Roberts hit a pitching wedge to 6 feet and made birdie at the 18th to finish at 15-under 201. It was the 12th victory on the Champions Tour for the 54-year-old Roberts, who rallied from five shots behind with eight holes to play.

#1 BALL, IRON: Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Dick's Sporting Goods Open with 51 players, more than five times the nearest competitor with 10. Titleist was also fist in IRON SETS with 21.

USGA: #1 BALL, PUTTER: According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the U.S. Women’s Amateur Public Links with 131 players (84%), more than 13 times the nearest competitor with 10. Titleist was also first in PUTTERS with 58.

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TITLEIST ON TOUR HIGHLIGHTS FOR WEEK ENDING JUNE 20, 2010

PGA TOUR: Last month, France’s Gregory Havret, trusting the Titleist Pro V1x golf ball, qualified for the 110th U.S. Open in sensational style, converting a 50-foot putt to get into a playoff, and then sinking a 20-footer to earn a spot in the field at the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links. Havret made the most of his first major championship appearance, finishing as the sole runner-up following a final round 1-over 72. Havret staged a strong bid to tie the lead coming down the stretch, but narrowly missed a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th. Titleist Brand Ambassador Davis Love III (Pro V1x, 909D3 driver, 909F3 fairway metal, New CB and MB irons, Vokey Design Spin Milled sand and lob wedges, Scotty Cameron Laguna 2 putter) closed with an even-par 71. The 46-year-old finished at 4-over 288, to tie for sixth place, a performance that earns him an invitation to the 2011 Masters.

Two of the three best rounds shot on Sunday came from Titleist Brand Ambassadors. Ben Curtis (Pro V1x, 909D2 driver, 909F2 fairway metal, 909H hybrids, New AP1 and AP2 irons, Vokey Design Spin Milled sand and lob wedges, Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Studio Select putter), who moved up 35 spots to grab a share of 14th place, and Bo Van Pelt (Pro V1, 909D2 driver, 909F3 fairway metal, 909H hybrid, New CB and MB irons, Vokey Design Spin Milled gap and lob wedges), each fired final round 3-under 68's.

According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the 110th US Open Championship. With 85 players, more than four times the nearest competitor with 20, and more than all other golf balls combined, this marks the 62nd consecutive year for Titleist as the #1 ball at the U.S. Open. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 33; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 109; and PUTTERS with 47.

EUROPEAN TOUR: Martin Wiegele (Pro V1x) became only the second Austrian to win a European Tour event with a two-shot victory at the Saint-Omer Open presented by Neuflize OBC. Wiegele made four birdies with only one bogey as he shot a 3-under 68 to finish with a 7-under total of 277. Five players tied for second place at 5-under 279, including fellow Pro V1x loyalists Matt Haines, Pelle Edberg and Robert Dinwiddie. Two weeks ago, Wiegele won a European Challenge Tour event on his native soil, at the Kärnten Golf Open by Markus Brier Foundation. Markus Brier was the first Austrian to win a European Tour event and served as inspiration for Wiegele.

Titleist was the GOLF BALL of choice at the Saint-Omer Open with 113 players, more than all other golf balls combined and more than six times the nearest competitor with 17.

NATIONWIDE TOUR: Titleist Brand Ambassador Chris Kirk, who relies upon the Pro V1x golf ball, 909D3 (9.5) driver, 906F4 (13.5) fairway metal, 909H (19) hybrid, New CB (3-5) and 670 (6-9) irons, Vokey Design Spin Milled (48, 54, 60) wedges, and Scotty Cameron Laguna 1.6 putter, fired a final round 6-under 64 to come from behind and win the Fort Smith Classic by one stroke. The 25-year-old, who was a member of the University of Georgia’s 2005 NCAA Champion golf team, finished at 16-under 264 to earn his first career Nationwide Tour title. The 54-hole leader Josh Broadaway (Pro V1, Vokey Design Spin Milled wedges, Scotty Cameron Laguna 1.6 putter), and Zack Miller (Pro V1x) were among four players who tied for third at 12-under 268. With the victory, Kirk moved from No. 4 to No. 1 on the Nationwide Tour money list, which should be more than enough to already guarantee him a place among THE 25 leading money winners who will move onto the PGA TOUR next year.

According to the Darrell Survey, Titleist was the overwhelming GOLF BALL of choice at the Fort Smith Classic with 91 players, more than all other golf balls combined. Titleist was also first in IRON SETS with 36; SAND, LOB and APPROACH WEDGES with 110 and PUTTERS with 62.

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