It’s in the bag
I am sure a lot of you went to the AT
&
amp;T this year; it is one of the unique events that we are very
fortunate to have in our area. Not only do you have some of the
best golfers playing some of the best courses in the world, you
also have a large contingent of stars from movies, TV and music not
to mention the beauty of the Monterey Bay.
But there is one
”
event
”
that I see many people do as well as participate in myself. And
what is that? Trying to see what is in the bags of the tour pros.
We all want to know two things about tour pros: how they do it and
what they do it with. We can read about how they do it in hundreds
of golf publications, but very rarely do we know what clubs are in
their bags.
It’s in the bag
I am sure a lot of you went to the AT&T this year; it is one of the unique events that we are very fortunate to have in our area. Not only do you have some of the best golfers playing some of the best courses in the world, you also have a large contingent of stars from movies, TV and music not to mention the beauty of the Monterey Bay.
But there is one “event” that I see many people do as well as participate in myself. And what is that? Trying to see what is in the bags of the tour pros. We all want to know two things about tour pros: how they do it and what they do it with. We can read about how they do it in hundreds of golf publications, but very rarely do we know what clubs are in their bags.
There are a few things, however, that most people don’t realize about the pro’s clubs. What you are seeing some of the time are next year’s prototype clubs. The companies will give their staff members new clubs, sometimes disguised with lead or masking tape so the public doesn’t know they are new to try. After they have used them for a while and have customized the fit, they will make a determination as to whether or not to sell them. Most of the time it hinges on whether the player likes the feel and playability of the club,
Some players get paid just to carry a company’s bag. You might see a player carrying a Wilson bag and have Ping irons in that bag. Most of these players are not the big names, but golf companies want as many people as possible to see their name whether it be on TV or in person. It’s all about PR.
Just a reminder – any police officer, firefighter or active military personnel
can play Eagle Ridge GC Monday through Thursday for half price, so please come
see us. Eagle Ridge’s Kids Course is open every Sunday at 2 p.m. for kids 12
and under. Cost is $5 for all the holes you want to play. We provide clubs,
balls and tees. Have any golf related questions? From rules to club fitting
you can call me at 408-846-4531 or e-mail me at
sk*****@ea**********.com
. If
you would like to read some of my past tips, you can do so at
www.pinnaclenews.com. And don’t forget, if you’re not having fun playing golf, call your local PGA or LPGA instructor, we will help. Golf is more fun when you’re improving. Don’t be afraid to be good.
