This past week, Camilo Villegas won the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in convincing fashion.  Firing a final round 68, Villegas won the event by 5 shots (-13 for the event).  This was big win for Villegas as although he's been scratching on victory's door this season, he has yet to earn a victory since his win at the Tour Championship in 2008.  This win could open up the floodgates for a big 2010 season. 

So what did Camilo put into play?  Here's a full breakdown -

Driver - Cobra S9-1 Pro S, 10.5 Degree, Matrix Ozik TP7 XX Stiff

Fairway - Cobra Speed LD FST, 3 & 5 Metal, True Temper Grafalloy ProLite X Stiff

Hybrid - Titleist  909H, 24 Degree, True Temper XHC1 Graphite Hybrid Shaft

Irons - Cobra Pro CB 5-PW, Project X Tour Flighted 7.0

Wedges - Titleist Vokey Design 54,58,60 Degree, Project X Wedge

Putter - Scotty Cameron Circa 62, No. 6

Ball - Titleist Pro V1

Poulter defeated Paul Casey in the final match of the Championship.  Here's what he used to do it.

Driver - Cobra ZL Driver 9.5 Degree, Neutral Postion, Fujikura Motore Speeder X Flex

3 Wood - Titleist 909 F2 13.5 Degree, Fujikura Rombax 7X07 Shaft

5 Wood - Titleist 906 F2 18 Degree, Grafalloy Prolite 35 X

Hybrid - Titleist 909 H 21 Degree, Aldila NV Hybrid 85 X

Irons - Cobra Pro CB (4-7), Dynamic Gold X100

Irons - Cobra Pro MB (8-PW), Dynamic Gold X100

Wedges - Titleist Vokey 54 & 60 Degree

Putter - Rife Antigua

Ball - Titleist Pro V1x

This week was the At&t Pebble Beach National Pro Am.  Dustin Johnson defended his 2009 title and recored his first win of the young 2010 season.  Despite firing a second round 74 ( two over par), Johnson held on to win the event at -16.  So what sticks did Johnson take to battle?  Here is a breakdown of the whole bag.

Driver - Taylor Made R9 TP 10.5 Degree

3-Wood - Taylor Made R9 15 Degree

Hybrid - Taylor Made Rescue TP FCT 22.0 Degree

Irons (3-9) - Taylor Made R9 TP

Wedge - Taylor Made RAC Prototype 48 Degree

Wedge - Taylor Made RAC 54 Degree

Wedge - Cleveland 588

Putter - Scotty Cameron Newport 2

Ball - Taylor Made Penta TP

So there you have it.  Dustin Johnson - winner of the 2010 At&t Pebble Beach Pro Am. 

It should also be noted since I didn't start this post untill 6 weeks into the 2010 PGA Tour season, that the first 5 winners on tour this season all depeneded on Titleist Irons.  A pretty impressive start to the year for the Titleist brand and all of it's players world-wide!

SBS Championship - Winner Geoff Ogilvy - Titleist MB Irons

Sony Open - Winner Ryan Palmer - Titleist AP2 Irons

Bob Hope Classic - Winner Bill Haas - Titleist CB Irons

Farmers Insurance Open - Winner Ben Crane - Titleist AP2 Irons

Northern Trust Open - Winner Steve Stricker - Titleist 755 Irons

First off, Scotty Cameron will be introducing two new Studio Select models.  A Laguna model as well as an improved Kombi model.  These are both exciting introductions to the line for a few reasons.  Personally, the Laguna head has always been one of my favorite looks of any Scotty Cameron putter and this one does not disappoint.  Scotty is taking all of the classic lines that have made the Laguna so successful and combining them with the already tried and true technology of the Studio Select models.  With heel and toe weights ranging from 10g to 20g, each putter is custom built to suit the player's needs.  The putter sets up with a very familiar look and feels really solid at impact.  This one will for sure end up in my bag this season.

The new Kombi model is a big improvement over last season.  A more compact head size gives the putter a much better look at address.  The biggest change however, is that the head is now made of the same stainless steel found in the other Studio Select putters.  This gives the putter a much more solid and recognizable feel.  As the Kombi has evolved since its introduction in 2009, both the look and feel have gotten better and better.  This one is the best.

Nike Golf is also introducing a new line of putters called Method.  This is big news and is raising a lot of attention around the golf world.  Nike's past several offerings in the putter line have left a lot to be desired but the Method line aims to change that. 

The Method putter will be available in 5 different head models ranging from a classic Answer style blade to mallet style.  Already a Golf Digest Gold Medal Winner, the Method Putters show a lot of promise.  The technology in the putter includes precision milled stainless steel combined with Nike's innovative polymer groove technology.  This groove technology is designed to optimize the forward roll of the golf ball without sacrificing the feel of a stainless steel face that so many players prefer.

After having a chance to roll all of the new putters in the Method line, I can say that these are hands down the best putters that Nike has ever made.  Each model has a very solid feel and the ball seems to roll off the face immediately without any kind of skid or hop.  You can expect to see a bunch of these in play on tour this season.

 Overall, both Titleist and Nike seem to have some winners on their hands for 2010.  To see more pictures of these new putters, click here.

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Thanks to www.golftoimpress.com, we bring you this information that details the near release of an all new driver from Titleist.  According to reports, this Japan only driver will be a 460cc all titanium driver.  The VG3 is designed to be a more forgiving driver intended for use by higher handicap players.  As everyone knows, Titleist equipment has historically been geared for the better player.  However, with the introduction of the VG3, Titleist may soon be gaining some ground in the market of the "average" golfer.

For full details, visit the Golf To Impress website.  They give a full breakdown of the drivers details and some cool pictures.

Here are some pictures from one of our good friends and fellow golf junky.  His new Ping wedges with custom paint fill to show off his alma mater.  Can you guess which one?

If you have any clubs that have been tricked out, we'd love to see them!  If we get some really cool stuff we'll show off it to the world!

When you first arrive for your lesson the TopGolf Academy Professional will begin by asking some basic questions about your putting game.   how many putts on average do you have per round?  What type of putt do you struggle with the most?  Do you miss putts in a consistent manner? etc...  This interview is essential so that the instructor can develop a feel for the player's strengths and weaknesses.

After going through the initial interview process, the equipment in question; ie the putter, is measured.  By identifying the length, lie, and loft of the putter, the instructor can determine if there may be any issues due to an improperly fit putter.

Once the player interview and equipment check are complete, the player is ready to go through the SAM Putt Lab Extended Measurement.

The first step is too enter all of the player's information into the system so that all relevant reports can be saved and emailed to the player.

Next, the player's putter is fitted with the sensor triplet.  This device emits ultrasonic pulses as the putter moves.  These pulses are recorded and analyzed by the SAM Putt Lab software.  When fitting the device it is important to make sure that it is positioned as squarely to the putter face as possible.  This ensures that the measurement readings are extremely accurate.

Once the triplet is securely in place, the player will setup to a designated postion in preparation for the laser calibration.  This laser calibration helps the player to make sure that the putter is aimed precisely at the intended target.  Once the calibration process is complete, the SAM Putt Lab software recognizes where the putter "should" be aimed.  Any deviation in alignment and the software will be able to recognize inaccurate aim by as little as .01 of a degree.  The calibration also helps to show loft at impact, rise angle and impact spot.

The actual measurement itself involves hitting 10 putts from the same location to a target 12 to 15 feet away.  Each putt is stored and analyzed by the software.  Once all 10 putts have been hit, the Science & Motion software generates a report that illustrates 28 different parameters of the player's putting stroke.

To see the full report that is generated by the Science & Motion software, click here.

Once the extended measurement is complete, both the student and the instructor will be able to clearly identify the major issues with the putting stroke.  From there, the instructor will begin to explain the cause and effect of such flaws and be able to assign specific drills designed to fix the problems.

Overall, a putting lesson using the SAM Putt Lab is a much more advanced and efficient way of working your putting stroke.

For any questions regarding a SAM Putt Lab lesson or to schedule a time, contact the golf shop.

Under $30

SwingGyde - $29.99

 The Swingyde is hands down, one of the best training aids that I have encountered.  The Swingyde works intuitively, with a clip that attaches to the shaft of your club on one end, and a built-in rest that touches your left forearm on the other. The rest encourages your wrist to cock properly during the swing, helping improve your swing plane, swing tempo, clubface alignment, impact position, and follow through.  For the die-hard golfer, this a great way to work on your game all winter long.

Under $50

Free Personalized Titleist Golf Balls

From October 1st thru December 31st, any type of Titleist golf ball can be personalized for FREE.  You can choose to have your customization in a number of colors.  Whether you want a full name, nickname, or just initials, this is a great gift idea without breaking the bank.

Around $100

Cleveland CG 15 Wedges - $119.99

 The latest and greatest from Cleveland golf.  The new CG 15 wedges from Cleveland laugh in the face of the new USGA ruling on grooves.  You want spin?  You got it.  Cleveland took its already popular ‘zip grooves’ and combined them with a laser milled face for increased surface roughness.  The CG15 also comes in a plethora of loft / bounce combos and finish options.

$200 -$400

Ping G15 Driver - $299.99  

 As the newest offering from Ping Golf in a long line of successful drivers, comes the G15.  Ping Golf designed a driver that maximizes forgiveness and distance in one sleek looking package.  With a 460cc head made of titanium and an ultra-thin face, the G15 driver allows players to bomb it off the tee without the fear of missing the entire golf course.  The G15 comes with the option of a “draw” bias head to help promote a right to left ball flight, or at least a smaller left to right ball flight for the slicer.  If you know someone needing forgiveness and distance off the tee, the G15 may be the answer you’re looking for.

Scotty Cameron California Putters - $299.99

Scotty’s newest line of instant-classics: the California Series.  These putters take the classic looks of some of Scotty’s most popular putters and combine them with innovative technology to create some of the most impressive putters on the market.  The California line offers four sleek-looking head designs, all named after Scotty’s favorite California towns: Monterey, Sonoma, Coronado, and Del Mar.  The option to adjust the heel and toe weighting gives these putters even more customization options than ever before.  Not to mention the combination of the honey-dipped finish with the “French-vanilla” sight line is a very nice look on these already appealing heads.  This putter is a must-have for any Scotty Cameron fan, or anybody who needs help with the flat stick. 

$400 and Up

Callaway UPro GPS Rangefinder - $399.99

Assuming the price tag doesn’t scare you off; the Callaway UPro is certainly an awesome gift idea for any serious golfer.  The UPro gives the player an actual fly-by of each hole on the golf course, which in itself is a great feature.  The best part of the UPro is the ability to calculate the exact distance to any spot on the hole with the moveable crosshair.  Each hole is an actual picture, rather than just an animate layout.  A sleek, compact design and an amazingly clear picture make this device incredibly easy to use.  The database of golf courses seems to have to limit either (I have yet to play a course that wasn’t offered). 

This is the one gift that every golfer can use.  I personally have played with a number of GPS devices and the Callaway UPro rocks them all!

Callaway is also offering a special Holiday Promotion where with the purchase of a UPro you recieve your choice of: X-Forged Wedge, Two Dozen Tour i or Tour ix golf balls, Callaway Stand Bag, Callway sunglasses, or an Odyssey White Hot XG putter.