Pinoy Golfer Blog

In a departure from their normal procedures, industry giant TaylorMade seems to have intentionally leaked information of the impending R11 over the internet. TM normally keeps a really tight lid on new product launches (especially their drivers) so this is a huge departure for them. First they leak word that the code name for the new driver was “Vader” as in Darth. It conjured up images of an all black driver, misleading everyone from the intended paint scheme. Then they leak the initial images to the boards then asked them to take said images down. It caused quite a stir on the boards. I personally got a pm from a supposed “source” of the first pic we posted on Pinoygolfer.com’s... Read More

As a golfer, putters and drivers have fascinated me the most; drivers for the adrenalin rush of nailing a long drive and putters for their beauty and longevity. There are few that have piqued my interest like Bettinardi putters. They were the talk of the internet when I first came across them; about how only limited quantities of each putter were produced and about how much they cost. What makes all Bettinardi putters truly unique is the fact that each piece is individually milled from one piece steel. Though conventionally designed, it is the jewel-like milling on the putter face and the precision of their manufacture that capture my imagination. Of course acquiring one was a mere pipe dream... Read More

It’s been over a year since the cessation of golf between Ateneo and De La Salle alumni, but the friendship and rivalry between golfers from both schools transcends any animosity that exists between them. Their passion and the competition completes them, so it was a matter of time until this happened. Through the efforts of Albert Garcia, Ben Jacinto, Iggy Clavecilla and Bobby Ysip, the Green, White and Blue Match Friendship Matches took place recently at Canlubang Golf and Country Club. The Greens Abe Rosal, Paolo and Tony Olives, Ritchie Garcia, Luigi Tabuena, Dicky Dizon, Mike Besa, Charlie Carmona, Ben Jacinto, Bong de Guzman, Ferdie Agustin, Richard Joson, Jenz Tecson, Albert Garcia,... Read More