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What's in the winners' bags for the week of September 18, 2011

whats-in-winners-bags-week-september-18-2011 | Winner's Bag | PGA.com Jump to Navigation PGA.com The Official Home of The PGA of America Follow us Login Search this site PGAPGA of AmericaTicketsPlay Golf AmericaFind a PGA ProfessionalEmployment CenterPGA SectionsPGA PartnersHistoryMember ClassificationsPGA Member TournamentsPGA Golf ClubJuniorsPGA DiversityHole-in-One SearchPGA GlobalWe Are GolfNews & EventsLatest NewsLatest LeaderboardGolf on TVPGA ChampionshipRyder CupSenior PGAPGA Grand SlamPGA of America EventsFull Golf ScheduleContests & PromotionsCoursesFind a CourseBrowse by StateMost Beautiful CoursesGolf TravelEquipmentFind a ClubBrowse by BrandBrowse by TypeTrade-in Your ClubsInstructionFind an InstructorOff the TeeIrons & HybridsShort GamePuttingBunkersFundamentalsGolf BasicsSHOPMen's ApparelLadies ApparelHatsPolosPGA ChampionshipRyder Cup What's in the winners' bags for the week of September 18, 2011 Getty Images Justin Rose used a full set of TaylorMade clubs to win the BMW Championship last week. PRINTEMAILTEXT by PGA.com Series: Winner's Bag

What clubs did Justin Rose and last week's other winners use to achieve victory? We take a peek in their bags to check out the gear that earned them the big checks for the week of September 18:

Justin Rose
BMW Championship, PGA Tour
Driver: TaylorMade R11 (8 degrees, True Temper Project X X7A3 shaft)
3-Wood:?TaylorMade R9?(13 degrees, True Temper Project X X7A3 shaft)
5-Wood:?TaylorMade R11?(17 degrees, True Temper Project X X8A2 shaft)
Irons (3-PW): TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB Forged (KBS Tour C-Taper shafts)
54-Degree Wedge:?TaylorMade TP XFT ZTP
60-Degree Wedge: Cleveland 588
Putter: TaylorMade Corza Ghost
Ball: TaylorMade Penta TP
Footwear: Adidas adiSTREET

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Alexis Thompson
Navistar Classic, LPGA Tour
Driver: Cobra S2 (8.5 degrees, Fujikura ZCom Six shaft)
3-Wood: Cobra S3?(15 degrees, Graphite Design Quattro Tech MD6 shaft)
Hybrid: Cobra Baffler 2H (17 degrees, Aldila NV 85 shaft)
Irons (3-PW): Cobra S2 Forged (Rifle Project X 5.0 shafts)
52-Degree Wedge:?Callaway X-Forged?
56-Degree Wedge:?Callaway X-Forged
Putter: Odyssey White Hot XG 330 Mallet
Ball: Callaway Tour i(z)

Jay Don Blake
Songdo IBD Championship, Champions Tour
Driver: TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 (8.5 degrees, UST Mamiya VTS 7XEP shaft)
3-Wood: Titleist 910Fd?(13.5 degrees)
Hybrid: Titleist 910H (17 degrees)
Irons (3-PW): Titleist AP2 prototype 712
54-Degree Wedge:?Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled
60-Degree Wedge:?Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Footwear: FootJoy DryJoys Tour

Jason Kokrak
Albertsons Boise Open, Nationwide Tour
Driver: Cleveland SL 290 (9 degrees)
3-Wood:?Cleveland Launcher FL?(14 degrees)
Irons (3-PW): Cleveland CG16
52-Degree Wedge: Cleveland CG16
56-Degree Wedge: Cleveland CG16
60-Degree Wedge:?Cleveland 588?
Putter: Scotty Cameron RD Concept 1
Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV

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Stricker might opt to skip Presidents Cup, have surgery on left arm soon

Steve Stricker might opt to skip Presidents Cup, have surgery on left arm soon | News | PGA.com Jump to Navigation PGA.com The Official Home of The PGA of America Follow us Login Search this site PGAPGA of AmericaTicketsPlay Golf AmericaFind a PGA ProfessionalEmployment CenterPGA SectionsPGA PartnersHistoryMember ClassificationsPGA Member TournamentsPGA Golf ClubJuniorsPGA DiversityHole-in-One SearchPGA GlobalWe Are GolfNews & EventsLatest NewsLatest LeaderboardGolf on TVPGA ChampionshipRyder CupSenior PGAPGA Grand SlamPGA of America EventsFull Golf ScheduleContests & PromotionsCoursesFind a CourseBrowse by StateMost Beautiful CoursesGolf TravelEquipmentFind a ClubBrowse by BrandBrowse by TypeTrade-in Your ClubsInstructionFind an InstructorOff the TeeIrons & HybridsShort GamePuttingBunkersFundamentalsGolf BasicsSHOPMen's ApparelLadies ApparelHatsPolosPGA ChampionshipRyder Cup Stricker might opt to skip Presidents Cup, have surgery on left arm soon Getty Images Steve Stricker has an MRI scheduled for Tuesday, which he hopes will show the extent of the injury and what he needs to do to get better. PRINTEMAILTEXT by Doug Ferguson Associated Press Series: PGA Tour

ATLANTA -- Tiger Woods might need a new partner for the Presidents Cup.

Steve Stricker, who went 4-0 with Woods as a partner two years ago, said Friday his left arm feels so weak he can't guarantee being fit enough to play the Presidents Cup on Nov. 17-20 in Australia.

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"There's no question I want to be there," Stricker said after scrambling to an even-par 70 at the Tour Championship. "I just want to get better. That's the frustrating thing. And I've got to look out for next year. I just feel beat up."

Stricker has a herniated disk and a bone spur that he first detected a year ago December. His condition improved through exercise, and he went on to win twice this year on the PGA Tour. But the 44-year-old says his left arm has become progressively weaker, and he withdrew from the BMW Championship last week to get a cortisone shot.

He has an MRI scheduled for Tuesday, which he hopes will show the extent of the injury and what he needs to do to get better.

"I'm this close to saying, `Let's do surgery' so I can feel good," he said. "I think this has been going on for a while."

Stricker is the highest-ranked American golfer at No. 5 in the world, and he finished second in qualifying for the Presidents Cup. If he cannot play, U.S. captain Fred Couples would have a free pick.

Couples already has pledged one of his two picks on Woods, and he was likely not to break up a partnership that delivered the first 4-0 mark ever in the Presidents Cup and the first such record in any cup competition in nearly 30 years.

Stricker and Woods were so strong two years ago that Geoff Ogilvy said of the partnership, "One guy hits every fairway and makes every putt. And his partner is Tiger Woods."

Stricker said he is at least optimistic since he has no pain. He just doesn't know why he has so little strength on his left side. It has kept him from a firm grip on the club, from getting through the ball and even keeping both hands on the club.

He still managed to open with a 68-70 at East Lake, leaving him six shots out of the lead. But he is no less concerned.

"One little flinch and I can't hang onto it," he said. "That's the part that's frustrating. It's felt rotten every morning. I start hitting balls on the range, and I feel I have no energy, no power on that left side. I struggled early today, and I got a little better. It's just that I felt tired all the way around. I don't have energy to hit shots with an all-out effort."

Stricker said doctors last December, when he first discovered the problem, said he could treat the injury without surgery and it worked. But he stopped working out as much when summer arrived and he played more often, and he wonders if that's what led to the deteriorating strength.

"I'm hoping that it's not a big deal, that maybe ... I don't know," he said. "I don't know that much about it. I'd love to go hit balls right now, but I feel that would be counterproductive. That's the frustrating part. I don't know how this is going to get better."

He said if he was not at full strength in November, "I don't think it's fair to the team."

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Scott finishes with a flourish in Atlanta

1 of 1 Adam Scott has to win the Tour Championship and hope that players ranked higher in the points standings finish poorly if he is to land the FedExCup and its $10million bonus

Adam Scott held a one-shot lead at the midway point of the Tour Championship in Atlanta after a superb recovery in his second round.

KJ Choi is second, with Jason Day and Luke Donald a further stroke behind.

It was, though, an awful day for the top three in the FedEx Cup standings with Webb Simpson, Dustin Johnson and Justin Rose all failing to make level par.

It means there is a possibility someone else can sneak in and claim the $10million bonus decided on an accumulated points system at FedEx Cup events.

Scott started the day in a five-way tie for fifth and he overcame a poor start, where he suffered three bogeys in the first six holes, to finish with eight birdies - including five in six holes - for a five-under-par 65.

Choi also finished with a five-under-par 65 with six birdies and one bogey.

Day matched his 67 of yesterday with five birdies and two bogeys to move to six under overall, while Donald putted two bogeys and four birdies for a two-under-par 68.

There was a four-way tie for fifth. Bubba Watson had started the day in 22nd but shot up the leaderboard with a six-under-par 64, including seven birdies and one bogey to finish at five under overall.

Three birdies on the final five holes helped lift Bill Haas alongside Watson after he improved on yesterday's 68 with a five-under-par 67 after three bogeys appeared to have scuppered him.

Hunter Mahan joined them following a two-under-par 68 in what is a consistent performance from the American.

Overnight leader Keegan made up the quartet following three bogeys and two birdies in his one-over-par 71.

Simpson led the FedEx Cup coming into the tournament but he produced five bogeys in the first 10 holes although a birdie and an eagle in consecutive holes on the back nine helped him to a level-par 70.

Johnson, second in the standings, also had an awful round with two double bogeys for a three-over-par 73.

BMW Championship winner Rose's round included two double bogeys, four bogeys and three birdies for a five-over-par 75.

USA retain Junior Solheim Cup

1 of 1 Leona Maguire - Won three out of three points for Europe

The USA retained the Junior Solheim Cup in dramatic circumstances when they came from behind to earn a 12-12 draw against Europe at Knightsbrook Hotel Spa & Golf Resort, Co. Meath, Ireland.

The visiting team trailed 7-5 after the first day's foursomes and fourballs but won the singles by the same margin and retained the trophy on account of the fact they were holders having won the 2009 match in Illinois.

The result means that the Americans now lead the Europeans by 3 ? matches to 2 ? in a series which was inaugurated at Oak Ridge CC, Minnesota, back in 2002.

The final day started under leaden skies but there was nothing dull about the golf being produced by both sides.

America's Jaye Marie Green produced the first point of the day when she defeated Sweden's Emma Nilsson by 3&2 in the opening match.

However, that was quickly countered when Ireland's Leona Maguire made it three points out of three for the tournament with a commanding 5&4 victory over Mariah Stackhouse.

At that stage, there was little to separate the two sides and the situation was still the same when England's Lauren Taylor lost to Gabriella Then when she three-putted the final green.

Welsh girl Amy Boulden then claimed Europe's second point of the day with a 4&2 victory over Emma Talley.

The weather took a turn for the worse around midday and, as heavy rain started to fall, the visiting Americans began to take a grip of the proceedings.

Lisa Maguire lost 3&2 against Alison Lee and, while Antonia Scherer brought some respite to the home side with a 4&2 win over McKenzie Talbert, the American's strength down the stretch began to tell.

Five of the day's 12 singles matches went to the 18th hole and the US won three and halved two of them.

One of the most valuable contributions came from Ashlan Ramsey who came to the 153-yard par-three final hole one down to French girl, Manon Gidali, but then hit her tee shot to 12 inches and holed the putt for a winning birdie two.

That will go down as the unofficial Shot of the Match and her half point seemed to spur the visitors into redoubling their efforts.

Summar Roachell defeated Spain's Luna Sobron on the last.

British Girls' champion, Margaux Vanmol from Belgium, finished a fine tournament with a 3&2 victory over Kyung Kim but almost immediately Esther Lee also won her match on the 18th when French girl, Emilie Alonso, took three to get down from a devilish spot behind the green.

As the drama intensified Alonso's compatriot, Celine Boutier, could only halve with Karen Chung and moments later Lindsay Weaver sealed America's all-important 12th point with a 2&1 win over England's Charley Hull.

Rose moves clear in Illinois

1 of 1 Justin Rose is four shot ahead

A huge collapse from Mark Wilson saw Justin Rose move four shots clear going into the final round at the BMW Championship in Illinois.

The pair began the day level on 11 under par after two rounds, but where Rose carded a two-under 69 to edge further clear, Wilson suffered a nightmare six-over 77 to plummet into a share of seventh-place.

While Rose was unspectacular, he did not need to be.

"I was aware today that it was a pretty tricky day and guys weren't going low," Rose said. "I'm pretty happy to get it in where I was."

Rose is aware that he has thrown away such a lead before on the final day.

"I've been there a little bit last year - won one, lost one when I was in a situation like this," he said.

"So I've got some good experience on which to count on. Just keep seeing good shots and keep playing one shot at a time. I don't think you can get defensive. A four-shot lead isn't really a big enough lead to waste holes."

Rose's round was largely uneventful as back-to-back birdies on the fourth and fifth quickly boosted his advantage and he quickly cancelled out a bogey on the 12th with a birdie on the 13th.

His scorecard was otherwise unblemished, with the solid effort leaving him comfortably ahead of second-placed John Senden, who signed for a 70, using four birdies on the back nine to recover from a shocking start that saw him bogey three of the opening five holes.

Wilson, however, had no such joy. He was struggling after bogeys on the third and seventh saw him make the turn at two over, and although he birdied the 11th it was not a sign of better things to come.

Instead, he bogeyed the 12th and 13th before a double-bogey on the 15th and another bogey on the 16th completed a miserable day.

It might have been even worse as Wilson risked a two-stroke penalty on the 14th hole when his club grazed the sand when he replaced his ball, having marked it to allow Rose to play.

He reported it to rules official Brad Fabel but had to wait until the end of his round to get the good news.

"I didn't realise it until I lifted myself up and I saw a mark," Wilson said. "I'm like, 'Oh no. that's my club that made that mark'. So I asked the guys and they deliberated about it and they talked to the USGA about it and they feel good about the decision.

"I couldn't lobby for it at all, I just had to sit there and wait. I'm glad it went in my favour."

Wilson denied the incident - and the uncertainty - were behind his double bogey on the next hole.

"Nah. I'm a big boy." Wilson said. "I got fooled on the wind at 15 is really all that happened there and I pressed on 16. I just couldn't get any putts to drop."

Geoff Ogilvy is up to third after an impressive three-under 68 saw him improve to eight-under for the tournament, level with Bill Haas, who suffered a double-bogey on the 16th to drop out of a share for second, having used an eagle on the 11th to climb up the standings.

Webb Simpson began the day in second place, but his disappointing round of 73 dropped him to fifth on seven under, one shot ahead of Keegan Bradley.

The best rounds of the day belonged to Sergio Garcia and Luke Donald, who each went round in 67, four under par, to climb all the way up to a share of seventh, having been 20th.

Garcia had an up and down day, but an eagle on the par-five 15th helped him overcome three bogeys on his scorecard. Donald also had two bogeys, but six birdies helped him make up ground on the leaders.

Donald is recovering from an opening day 75 with rounds of 66 and 67 the last two times out.

"I drove it better, high irons better, I putted better, my short game was better," Donald said when asked what had changed.

"None of it really worked very well the first day for some reason. I just got off to a horrible start. I'm proud of myself to get back in it and at least give myself a sniff."

Europe needs win over USA to keep Solheim Cup relevant, says Sorenstam

Europe needs win over USA to keep Solheim Cup relevant, says Annika Sorenstam | News | PGA.com Jump to Navigation PGA.com The Official Home of The PGA of America Follow us Login Search this site PGAPGA of AmericaTicketsPlay Golf AmericaFind a PGA ProfessionalEmployment CenterPGA SectionsPGA PartnersHistoryMember ClassificationsPGA Member TournamentsPGA Golf ClubJuniorsPGA DiversityHole-in-One SearchPGA GlobalWe Are GolfNews & EventsLatest NewsLatest LeaderboardGolf on TVPGA ChampionshipRyder CupSenior PGAPGA Grand SlamPGA of America EventsFull Golf ScheduleContests & PromotionsCoursesFind a CourseBrowse by StateMost Beautiful CoursesGolf TravelEquipmentFind a ClubBrowse by BrandBrowse by TypeTrade-in Your ClubsInstructionFind an InstructorOff the TeeIrons & HybridsShort GamePuttingBunkersFundamentalsGolf BasicsSHOPMen's ApparelLadies ApparelHatsPolosPGA ChampionshipRyder Cup Europe needs win over USA to keep Solheim Cup relevant, says Sorenstam Getty Images Europe assistant captain Annika Sorenstam (left), with Catriona Matthew at Killeen Castle, would like to see the Solheim Cup format remain as is. PRINTEMAILTEXT by Brian Keough Associated Press Series: LPGA Tour

COUNTY MEATH, Ireland -- Europe needs a win in the Solheim Cup to prevent talk from escalating about changing the format of a competition that has become increasingly one-sided, Annika Sorenstam said Wednesday.

The United States leads the series 8-3 and will be seeking its fourth successive victory when the competition starts Friday at the Jack Nicklaus-designed Killeen Castle course, 25 miles northwest of Dublin.

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The Solheim Cup is being played in Ireland for the first time, after previous European editions had been staged in Scotland, Wales and Sweden.

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“It would mean a lot,” Sorenstam said of her hopes for a first European triumph since 2003. “Otherwise you’d go 10 years without winning, then people start thinking about should we change the format and everything.”

With the emergence of so many strong players from Asia, Australia and Latin America, some have suggested that the United States should play an international team that includes players from outside Europe instead of the current format. But Sorenstam, the Swedish former great who is a non-playing assistant to Europe captain Alison Nicholas this year, said she wants to see tradition maintained.

“I just want to continue and have the Solheim Cup for 30 or 40 years,” she said. “We have a great competition, let’s keep it.”

Players from both sides said previous contests have been tight despite the American dominance.

“I’ve played six, and we won once of my six,” said No. 2-ranked Suzann Pettersen of Norway. “But I must say every year it feels like it’s so close. It really comes down to Sunday’s singles matches. Even though the final numbers might look like it was a walk in the park for the Americans, it usually comes down to certain matches and once the final putt has dropped, the points keep counting.”

Juli Inkster, who makes her ninth appearance, also said the event is still competitive.

“I think we need to leave it the way it is,” she said. “You look at the past three Solheim Cups, it was close. It was close until the last day. We were behind a couple of those times. I don’t think we need to change it at all.”

Inkster, who will become the oldest player in the event’s history at 51, predicted a close match despite two successive four-point winning margins for the U.S. side.

“I think this is the deepest European team there has ever been. I think the rookies that they have on their team are playing very well,” Inkster said. “I don’t know how you guys keep thinking we’re favorites. We’re going out there and playing like we’re underdogs.”

The teams will play foursomes and fourballs on Friday and Saturday, before moving to singles matches on Sunday.

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Toms receives Payne Stewart Award for his work with children's charities

David Toms receives Payne Stewart Award for his work with children's charities | News | PGA.com Jump to Navigation PGA.com The Official Home of The PGA of America Follow us Login Search this site PGAPGA of AmericaTicketsPlay Golf AmericaFind a PGA ProfessionalEmployment CenterPGA SectionsPGA PartnersHistoryMember ClassificationsPGA Member TournamentsPGA Golf ClubJuniorsPGA DiversityHole-in-One SearchPGA GlobalWe Are GolfNews & EventsLatest NewsLatest LeaderboardGolf on TVPGA ChampionshipRyder CupSenior PGAPGA Grand SlamPGA of America EventsFull Golf ScheduleContests & PromotionsCoursesFind a CourseBrowse by StateMost Beautiful CoursesGolf TravelEquipmentFind a ClubBrowse by BrandBrowse by TypeTrade-in Your ClubsInstructionFind an InstructorOff the TeeIrons & HybridsShort GamePuttingBunkersFundamentalsGolf BasicsSHOPMen's ApparelLadies ApparelHatsPolosPGA ChampionshipRyder Cup Toms receives Payne Stewart Award for his work with children's charities Getty Images David Toms has a foundation that works with at-risk children, and he is building a golf academy for less privileged kids. PRINTEMAILTEXT by Associated Press Series: PGA Tour

ATLANTA -- David Toms was presented the Payne Stewart Award on Tuesday, in honor of the three-time major champion who died in a plane crash on his way to the Tour Championship in 1999.

The award is for a player who shares Stewart’s respect for golf tradition, commitment to charity and presentation of himself and the sport through his dress and conduct.

TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP

At 48, Vijay Singh is the oldest player in the Tour Championship. At 23, Jason Day is the youngest.

Golf on TVWith Woods already picked, Couples in pickle with final Presidents Cup spotShort-hitting Donald shows there's another way to top of world rankingStricker gets cortisone shot, but still concerned over weakness in left armToms receives Payne Stewart Award for his work with children's charitiesVerplank out for five months after having left wrist rebuiltWednesday notebookMany players focus on winning Tour Championship trophy, not FedExCupThursday recapFriday recapStricker might opt to skip Presidents Cup, have surgery on left arm soonSaturday recap

Toms, whose 13 wins include the PGA Championship in 2001, has a foundation that works with at-risk children, and he is building a golf academy for less privileged kids.

He also has raised more than $2 million through a charity golf tournament that raises money for children who have been abused or neglected.

“Something like this is different,” Toms said. “It’s different than winning a tournament. It goes beyond that. And to be a part of this award is truly special.”

Toms said his only regret was not getting to play on a Ryder Cup or Presidents Cup team with Stewart, although he saw how much Stewart enjoyed life during the King Hassan tournament in Morocco. Toms said Stewart was in the locker room, wearing a strange hat and dancing to music in the presence of royalty.

“He went on to win the tournament that week, and it made an impression on me what he was all about,” Toms said. “I wish I would have got to play with him a lot longer. But just to be associated with the award with his name is a great honor.”

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Congratulations to David Toms, on receipt of the Payne Stewart Award. A golfer of integrity and class.

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A week's worth of tweets, September 12-18, 2011

Many prominent golf companies, players and PGA instructors regularly take to Twitter to talk about their equipment and other aspects of their game. Here is a round-up of some of the most interesting golf-related Twitter entries from the week of September 12-18, featuring Rory McIlroy, Paula Creamer, Jason Gore?and more:

SEPTEMBER 18
TaylorMadeGolfEurope
@TaylorMadeTour?? Congrats to TM & adidas staffer Justin Rose on winning at Cog Hill playing R11, MB irons, Penta TP, Ghost putter, adidas apparel & footwear!

What do you think about your golf equipment? Rate and review your clubs in the PGA.com Equipment Section, where you also can see what's in the bags of tournament winners, check out new equipment photo galleries and even catch up on the latest tweets from tour players and equipment companies.

What's new in golf equipment right now? Plenty! Take a look at the latest and greatest golf gear in our exclusive PGA.com photo galleries, where you can see the newest drivers, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, putters and more.

@AlfCallowhill: "Contemplating using a belly putter...only cause chicks dig Adam Scott." -- Alf Callowhill, teaching professional at Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario.

Precision Putting Products
@precisionputtin?? Got some more putters out today http://yfrog.com/nw51bsj

Mark Russo, PGA
@markrussopga?? A member dropped of a few old clubs at the shop... How the hell did we ever make contact? #ihearttechnology http://yfrog.com/keye6lhj

SEPTEMBER 17
Elena Robles
@lanigolf3?? Whoo hoo my pretty new headcover :) thank u soo much @WhitlamGolfUSA #Godisgood http://yfrog.com/nvuxsxj

Michael Johnson
@PirettiGolf?? CwII limited. Smoked stainless finish. http://lockerz.com/s/139637791

Precision Putting Products
@precisionputtin?? Slanging some putters http://yfrog.com/o0sfsgj

Karen Stupples
@Kstupples?? How sweet do the @WilsonGolf new irons look :-) And my @pukkaheadwear :-) http://lockerz.com/s/139630975

Chris Ward
@Chris_Ward_Golf?? Got a shipment of clothing in from @OriginalPenguin! Thank you @PerryEllis! http://lockerz.com/s/139588686

SEPTEMBER 16
Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges?? Director of Club Fitting Brett Porath testing the new SM4 wedges w/ @ryancrysler of The Contact Show http://yfrog.com/kfr9fglj

Tour Edge Golf
@Tour_Edge?? Glen from Customer Service testing out the T-Balance White Belly putter. Went 5/6 from 7ft http://yfrog.com/ntwr2tj

Graeme McDowell
@Graeme_McDowell?? Rocking my Fred Couples look! #Ecco http://yfrog.com/nx22375559j

Ping Golf
@PingTour?? We're very proud to welcome four new pros to the @PingTour Family! http://twitpic.com/6lvgtu http://twitpic.com/6lvgyn #G20

Jason Gore
@JasonGore59?? Thanks @PUMAGolf and @cobragolf for making these for me. I'll wear them proudly! http://yfrog.com/khay6wjj

Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf?? @odysseygolf leads the putter count on the LPGA Tour this week.

Titleist Africa
@TitleistAfrica?? Titleist is the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the Northern Cape Open in Kimberley. 71% relied on Titleist for their success.

Titleist Europe
@TitleistEurope?? Prototype Titleist Tour bag debuts on the the PGA Tour....check it out!!! http://www.titleist.com/teamtitleist/b/tourblog/archive/2011/09/06/new-prototype-titleist-tour-bags-debut-on-pga-tour.aspx

Kevin Burns
@kevinburnsgolf?? Good to see Roger Craig (49er) will be playing a KB putter soon. We fit him a few days ago.

Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA?? Big dog with charges paint fill. For @fairwaygolfusa http://twitpic.com/6lu70u http://twitpic.com/6lu705 http://twitpic.com/6lu70b

@WhitlamGolfUSA?? Custom blades for Rob at @fairwaygolfusa. White paint fill with white and black ring ferrules http://twitpic.com/6lu7oa http://twitpic.com/6lu7o5

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney?? 7 iron RT @m_garner01:Most common green-side iron for chipping (low running)?

SEPTEMBER 15
Travis Mathew Apparel
@TRAVISMATHEW?? Pseudo driving range http://twitpic.com/6lfxu0

Bobby Gates
@bobbygatesgolf?? The belly putter worked well today. Gotta admit I was a little nervous about it but really had a lot of fun today. Can't wait for tomorrow

Chris Carnahan
@Carnahangolf?? The #GolfPride boys are in town. Good conversation over eggs and bacon this morning. #1gripontour http://yfrog.com/kihpofwj

Kyle Thompson
@KyleThompsonPGA?? http://yfrog.com/mfh6mnj http://yfrog.com/kkl0muhj Thanks @scottycameron & @Titleist!! My little guy will love it!

Cobra Golf
@cobragolf?? Some of our guests getting the chance to build a COBRA club! http://twitgoo.com/4izedg

Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf?? RT @hackersparadise: Kuchar w/ a wedge change this week. He tried out the @bridgestonegolf J40 wedges & liked them so much, he put 2 in bag.

Rory McIlroy
@McIlroyRory?? Biomechanics testing this morning in Leeds. The things we do to get better :) http://yfrog.com/j2jjwysj

House of Fleming
@HouseofFleming?? Ostrich and Gator http://yfrog.com/h3dzdhtvj

@HouseofFleming?? Brown Python, black python white stitch, and Elephant http://yfrog.com/gyep2uhjj

SEPTEMBER 14
TanLine Clothing
@TanLineClothing?? What do you guys think of these?? twitpic.com/6l2ok7

Tim Cusick, PGA
@timcusickgolf?? Got a sneak peek of the new @TitleistonTour irons today. All styles improved & hit great. If you slice you'll love the AP1's. Nov arrival.

@timcusickgolf?? #Titleist adding a 12 degree lofted driver, a 7 wood and a 5 hybrid to their offerings soon.

Nike Golf
@nikegolf?? Limited Edition. Unlimited Control. Meet the VR Pro LTD Edition driver avail 11.1.11 twitpic.com/6kxd4o

Mickey Matran, PGA
@MickeyMgolf?? Getting ready to help a few people aim correctly! #Aimpointgolf yfrog.com/kll2ahzj

Vokey Wedges
@VokeyWedges?? Thank you for the continued feedback on your wedge setup. Looks like we have many 4 wedge set ups with the most common being PW, 52, 56, 60

Cobra Golf
@cobragolf?? The ultimate weapon for jaw-dropping distance is here. At 4 ft long and ultra light, this driver will go the distance. bit.ly/longtomraw

Cleveland Golf
@ClevelandGolf?? We are rearranging the marketing room... ummm.... We still have a ways to go. #disaster #safetyhazard? yfrog.com/nt1lauj

Louise Friberg
@louisefriberg?? Yay! Carts today!!!! lockerz.com/s/138689235

Rife Putters
@RIFEPUTTERS?? Hello Rife Nation! We've brought back the Original Cayman Blade for a limited time: rifeputters.com/products/islan…

Chris Carnahan
@Carnahangolf?? Was not a fan of the USGA groove change and now this... fb.me/1519AfSsP

TaylorMade Golf Europe
@TaylorMadeTour?? Getting ready for the Dunhill Links in two weeks, will we need these?? #Dunhill yfrog.com/kezl9uxj

Hank Haney, PGA
@HankDHaney?? Pure rubber is tackier and lasts longer RT @David_Warde: do you recommend grips w GP multi compound as the best?

@HankDHaney?? Medium glove standard grip is a good start RT @CGV44: how do I know the proper size grip for me

Blake Graham, PGA
@BlakeGrahamPGA?? @KIRKOGURI have you tried the Penta 322 ball?

Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI?? @BlakeGrahamPGA not yet. It's a slightly lower compression, lower spin ball. Same around the greens, slightly less spin on full shots

Blake Graham, PGA
@BlakeGrahamPGA?? @KIRKOGURI yeah....I got some of them today. They seem pretty good....

Kirk Oguri, PGA
@KIRKOGURI?? @BlakeGrahamPGA good feedback from Japan as they've had em since May. Actually I prefer a softer cover since the groove change

SEPTEMBER 13
Paula Creamer
@ThePCreamer?? A new Precept Lady iQ+ ball just launched & it comes in PINK! I’ve played Bridgestone-Precept since ‘06 & absolutely love playing pink ball

Blake Graham, PGA
@BlakeGrahamPGA?? Not sure there is a more comfortable shoe than the Ashworth Cardiff. It's like walking on pillows. #feetarehappy

LoudMouth Golf
@LoudMouthGolf?? Love this! RT @WallStreetPete Don't dress for the job you have. Dress for the job you want! ;) Lol yfrog.com/nw2evrj

Robert Karlsson
@robertkarlsson?? Thanks to the Titleist guys for your help today. I might even give that hybrid a try :-) That is a big step for me if it happens ;-)

Ping Golf
@PingTour?? PING Pro @BubbaWatson was on the range this morning at the @BMWChamps pelting the @CogHillBarn with his G20 driver twitpic.com/6kf8u7

Titleist on Tour
@TitleistonTour?? Apparently @CogHillBarn is pretty tough. There will be a lot of these by Sunday! yfrog.com/klim2zqj

Karen Stupples
@Kstupples?? Wow thanks @MeganPura how cool do these @OakleySports look :-) you like the colours ?? Ole ole ole ola :-)) lockerz.com/s/138469156

Kevin Hamluk, PGA
@HamlukPGA?? Great day on the range - got my custom @oakley sunglasses on...what could be better???

Dave Horsey
@DaveHorsey?? Team kit for the week...blends in 2 the bedding quite nicely don't u think? yfrog.com/kg89pqcj

Mark Foster
@markfozgolf?? Tee shirt of the night competition goes too.....????? yfrog.com/h4q9qsiyj

Blake Graham, PGA
@BlakeGrahamPGA?? New TaylorMade belly spider putter arrived today. Going straight in the bag. #gamechanger #makeeverything lockerz.com/s/138459345

Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA?? 8802 I'm a black PVD finish. twitpic.com/6kerfw twitpic.com/6kerfu twitpic.com/6kerff

Meredith Duncan
@Meredith_Duncan?? Making my way to Prattville! Cud have slept til noon but I need to find a new driver and 3 wood!!!

Matt Frey, PGA
@MFreyPGA?? I switched to my PGA Professional logoed bag and it appears that my old bag really needed a cleaning yfrog.com/h4l0ajej

Callaway Golf
@CallawayTourSpy?? Accuracy goes further than ever! Sneak peak of the new Callaway RAZR XF Iron, on sale beginning of October twitpic.com/6ka2y1

@CallawayTourSpy?? Introducing the new Callaway RAZR XF Irons - our most sophisticated game-improvement iron ever mycallaway.eu/equipment/intr…

@CallawayTourSpy?? Alex Noren at the Vivendi, loving his Odyssey winners' buckles #WinnersPlayCallaway #No1PutterInGolf twitpic.com/6k8heb

Dave Horsey
@DaveHorsey?? Team GB&I bag for the #SeveTrophy this week... yfrog.com/kfkc7vgkj

Luke Donald
@LukeDonald?? Did McGinley steal the design from Al cervik?? RT @European_Tour RT @scottjamieson54: New bag for the week! yfrog.com/khyjvrxvj

Pablo Larrazabal
@plarrazabal?? Nice bag... yfrog.com/h8r1ijfuj

Bridgestone Golf
@bridgestonegolf?? Now that is one great looking bag! RT @alfonsocasti: This is my @bridgestonegolf bag for this season #qualityequipment yfrog.com/kgf61kyj

Odyssey Golf
@odysseygolf?? @odysseygolf has won nine of the 19 events played on the Nationwide Tour this year.

SeeMore Putters
@SeeMorePutters?? #golf tour bag at @pgatour #bmw_championship #putters #golf_instruction twitpic.com/6kcvbt

@SeeMorePutters?? #golf tour bag Navistar @lpga classic in Prattville, AL #putters twitpic.com/6kclpu

Nike Golf
@nikegolf?? Pablo Martin loves his new 20XI ball so much he stopped by Nike EMEA sales meeting 2 tell the team! yfrog.com/gzwacnvj

@nikegolf?? Nike's Pablo Martin takes time out of his schedule 2 give a 20XI ball masterclass to EMEA sales team yfrog.com/klr8hdnj

Sligo Wear
@sligowear?? @sligowear stand bags now available. yfrog Photo : yfrog.com/klr8hdnj Shared by @sligowear via @yfrog

SEPTEMBER 12
Anna Nordqvist
@ANordqvist?? Putting together my awesome @OakleySports glasses for Solheim Cup.. Thanks @MeganPura and Oakley, you guys rock!! :) yfrog.com/nvwssmj

Tim Vickers, PGA
@TimJVickers?? Just taken delivery of my new DART mallet belly putter courtesy of @akaJTmoney. What's the phrase...PMB!?!? lockerz.com/s/138276627

Bag Boy Company
@BagBoyCompany?? New from Bag Boy conta.cc/r9zqwC #constantcontact

Whitlam Golf
@WhitlamGolfUSA?? New como come gecko putter . #golf twitpic.com/6k3kwf twitpic.com/6k3kwm twitpic.com/6k3kwv

Bubba Watson
@bubbawatson?? Thanks @PingTour & @cooperbowles25 the bags look good! Kids should love them. lockerz.com/s/138215117

Precision Putting Products
@precisionputtin?? Shipping out some orders to some very excited golfers! yfrog.com/kjiptslj

Alf Callowhill
@AlfCallowhill?? Contemplating using a belly putter...only cause chicks dig Adam Scott.

Ping Golf
@PingTour?? It's Monday morning at the @BMWChamps and we're making a hat run for PING Pros @bubbawatson and @HunterMahan #G20 twitpic.com/6jxhz6

@PingTour?? The epoxy is hot in the @PingTour truck this morning! We're building new G20 fairway woods for PING Pro @HunterMahan pic.twitter.com/KQnirua

Rachel Jennings
@racheyjgolf?? How is the for golf attire @LETgolf yfrog.com/kesqwgrmj

Titleist
@Titleist?? Pro V1x loyalist @YaniTseng earns fifth victory of 2011, leads 4-win week for Titleist golf ball players bit.ly/r4Tdef

Paula Creamer
@ThePCreamer?? My signature "Paula" shoe I wore yesterday on 9/11 http://yfrog.com/klzuladj

Steve Elkington
@elkpga?? NFL kickers & bellyputters make controversial alliance ...... http://yfrog.com/nymvisij

Thomas Levet
@thomaslevetgolf?? What was in my bag at the french ...titleist all over !! http://yfrog.com/g090tlrj

2012 Ladies Open back at Killeen Castle

1 of 1 A view of the final hole at Killeen Castle

The Ladies Irish Open will be staged once again at Killeen Castle in 2012, marking its third successive year at the venue.

Over the past few years the field at the Ladies Irish Open has grown from strength to strength, cementing its place on the Ladies European Tour and showcasing some of the world's top players.

A host of Solheim Cup Stars competing this week have become regular Irish Open participants and favourites with the Irish crowd including America's Christina Kim and England's Laura Davies.

The past two champions Sweden's Sophie Gustafson (2010) and world number two Suzann Pettersen from Norway, who shot a course record 63 this year, will be leading the charge for Europe this week as they attempt to grasp The Solheim Cup from the Americans.

Ferrie tops countryman Wakefield in playoff to capture Austrian Open

ATZENBRUGG, Austria -- Kenneth Ferrie beat fellow Englishman Simon Wakefield in a playoff to win the Austrian Open on Sunday for his first European Tour title since 2005 and third overall.

Ferrie and Wakefield both carded a 67 to finish 12-under 276 for the tournament. In the playoff, Wakefield’s approach to the green landed in the rough. Ferrie holed a 7-foot birdie to wrap up the victory.

The Austrian Open is being played for the second straight year at Diamond Country Club near Vienna, after spending four years at Fontana Golf Club.

“I feel amazing right now. I haven’t won for six years and I was wondering if it was ever going to happen in the end,” Ferrie said.

Ferrie, 32, won the Spanish Open in 2003 and the European Open two years later but only just managed to keep his card last season.

“It means the world to me. I have been working very hard … but I just haven’t had the results to back it up,” Ferrie said. “So to win here, under the pressure of a playoff, is amazing and it makes all the hard work worthwhile.”

Wakefield, chasing his first title on the tour, looked out of contention after bogeying the par-4 17th.

However, last year’s Qualifying School champion got the birdie he needed on the last hole to level with Ferrie, who missed a putt on the 18th which would have won him the title in regular play.

“If you shoot 5 under on the final day playing in the final group, then it is difficult to take,” Wakefield said. “But I am happy with the way the week has gone.”

Joost Luiten of the Netherlands led the leaderboard for most of the final round. He hit five birdies before bogeying the last hole and finishing third, one stroke off the lead.

“A bogey on the 18th is not what you hope for. I am disappointed,” said Luiten, who is yet to win a European Tour event. “But it’s been a good week for me.”

Thomas Norret of Denmark, who had a two-stroke overnight lead, carded a double bogey on the par-5 13th and finished fourth for his best career result.

Tom Lewis of England rounded off an impressive professional debut by carding a 68 for his best round of the tournament. The 20-year-old Walker Cup player improved to 6 under to share 10th place and finish above illustrious names such as Miguel Angel Jimenez (5 under) and Oliver Wilson (3 under).

Ferrie sealed the win on the 18th hole, being afforded two putts to do so despite his initial drive going wide of the fairway while Wakefield's landed on it. Wakefield overhit his second shot into rough at the back of the green, though, and, after Ferrie had recovered with a beautiful second to within seven feet of the pin, the rest was a formality.

It had so nearly been a three-way playoff, with Luiten dropping a shot on the par-4 18th to fall out of contention on 11 under.

Both Ferrie and Wakefield ended on 12 under, with Wakefield birdieing the last to deny Ferrie the win in regulation time after the latter had missed a putt to win it on the penultimate hole.

Wakefield was disappointed to have gone so close to breaking through, but was also eager to take positives from his performance. He is now well within the top 115 and in with a great chance of keeping his Tour card, having started the tournament in 145th.

Europe finishes strong in singles to take Solheim Cup from United States

Europe finishes strong in singles to take Solheim Cup from United States | News | PGA.com Jump to Navigation PGA.com The Official Home of The PGA of America Follow us Login Search this site PGAPGA of AmericaTicketsPlay Golf AmericaFind a PGA ProfessionalEmployment CenterPGA SectionsPGA PartnersHistoryMember ClassificationsPGA Member TournamentsPGA Golf ClubJuniorsPGA DiversityHole-in-One SearchPGA GlobalWe Are GolfNews & EventsLatest NewsLatest LeaderboardGolf on TVPGA ChampionshipRyder CupSenior PGAPGA Grand SlamPGA of America EventsFull Golf ScheduleContests & PromotionsCoursesFind a CourseBrowse by StateMost Beautiful CoursesGolf TravelEquipmentFind a ClubBrowse by BrandBrowse by TypeTrade-in Your ClubsInstructionFind an InstructorOff the TeeIrons & HybridsShort GamePuttingBunkersFundamentalsGolf BasicsSHOPMen's ApparelLadies ApparelHatsPolosPGA ChampionshipRyder Cup Europe finishes strong in singles to take Solheim Cup from United States Getty Images Sophie Gustafson (left) and Suzann Pettersen celebrated Europe's victory after both won their singles matches on Sunday. PRINTEMAILTEXT by Brian Keogh Associated Press Series: LPGA Tour

COUNTY MEATH, Ireland -- Europe won the Solheim Cup for the first time since 2003 on Sunday, finishing powerfully to beat the United States 15-13 at Killeen Castle.

Caroline Hedwall of the Netherlands earned a crucial halved match with Ryann O'Toole -- after being 2 down with two holes left -- to give Europe a 14-13 lead.

Spain's Azahara Munoz birdied the 17th in the final singles to go 1 up on Angela Stanford and guarantee Europe's victory before closing out a one-hole victory at the last.

Earlier Michelle Wie lost two late holes to fall to Europe's Suzann Pettersen.

Play was suspended three times during the day due to adverse weather conditions.

The sides were tied 8-8 entering Sunday's 12 singles matches. Europe won the session 7-5 with American Cristie Kerr forced to forfeit her match with Karen Stupples.

Kerr, who was set to play in the 12th singles match, was unable to start due to a wrist injury.

Sunday singles:
Matthew, EUR, def. Creamer, USA, 6&5
Gustafson, EUR, def. Lewis, USA, 2-up
Pressel, USA, def. Nordqvist, 2&1
Davies, EUR, vs. Inkster, USA, halved
Hurst, USa, def. Reid, EUR, 2-up
Boeljon, EUR, def. Lincicome, USA, 2-up
Lang, USA, def. Gal, EUR, 6&5
Kim, USA, def. Hjorth, EUR, 4&2
Pettersen, EUR, def. Wie, USA, 1-up
Hedwall, EUR, vs. O'Toole, USA, halved
Munoz, EUR, def. Stanford, USA, 1-up
Stupples, EUR, def. Kerr, USA, 10&8
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