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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:08 PM
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Phil released from Titleist deal 16 months early

I just came across this article about Phil being released from this Titleist contract early. It seemed to me that Phil liked his new equipment after stating Tiger was playing inferior equipment. I'm sure it's more about money than anything else, though. It's rumored that Phil likes the ERC Fusion driver and HX Tour balls.

http://www.golfweek.com/articles/200...news/40273.asp
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:12 PM
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Wow, that is a big one. It will be interesting to read the articles in the golf publications.
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:16 PM
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Wow, that is huge. The second biggest active name in the golf endorsement hierachy is now free, let the bidding begin!! Wouldn't it be something ironic if he ended up with "inferior" Nike?!? Not that there's a chance of it happening though....
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:17 PM
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Wow, this may turn out to be one of the biggest stories of the year if he actually signs with Callaway. They might actually get their first major win with a male sponsored player . But seriously, I think it would definately boost Callaway's retail equipment presence, and may lift the sales of the ERC Fusion driver if he would start to use it . I's guess that he would play some Hogan irons, maybe the FTX's, which are similar to his 731PM irons.
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:17 PM
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Boy would Phil have to eat crow if he signed with Nike. That would be too funny.
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:21 PM
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"Umm...did I say "inferior?" Well, I meant superior. You see, it was all a big misunderstanding...Ju$t do it"
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:23 PM
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The thing is, it's likely Nike would be able to throw the most money at him of all the golf companies. I'd bet on Taylor Made or Callaway though.
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:25 PM
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Well, he did make those comments before the Ignite driver and the new Nike One balls came out, didn't he? That would be hilarious, though. I wonder what kind of welcome party Tiger would throw for Phil.
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:29 PM
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I would personally like to see him sign with Taylormade. That would be cool to see TM have the two best leftys in the world on their staff .
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:35 PM
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Tiger and Duval could have a "tip session" showing Phil how to "properly utilize the features of the new Nike Ignite 460 cc driver." It would consist of a video featuring all the great drives the two have hit with the driver. It would last exactly 10 seconds, and half of that would consist of Duval smashing the window out of Tiger's SUV.
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Old September 1st, 2004, 11:54 PM
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I'm curious to hear what Phil has to say about making such a drastic change. More than one successful player has suffered mightily after making wholesale equipment changes.
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hahahahahahaha that is hilarious stl!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old September 2nd, 2004, 11:15 AM
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Is the 731PM a forged cavity back? Saw some pictures of the model. Is this what Phil has been playing with while with Titleist? Guess if he goes with Callaway, the FTX or Apex, or a new Phil grind will be played. Looks like all Titleist equipment will be out of his bag. Should be interesting. I like Hogan irons, second to Titleist.
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Old September 2nd, 2004, 11:55 AM
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The real question is, "What will Phil do next?"
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Old September 2nd, 2004, 12:37 PM
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The real question is, "What will Phil do next?"


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