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On the heels of The Player’s Championship, where the 2008 runner-up donned Softspikes’ Pulsar™ cleats, the #1 cleat brand on TOUR, PrideSports has reported that year-to-date, the Company’s stable of plastic cleat offerings are worn by more than 70% of the Top 50 PGA TOUR leaders in driving accuracy. Within this key statistical category, which is a true benchmark for proper traction, 6 of the Top 10 leaders, including the 2008 Player’s Championship runner-up, wear Softspikes’ Pulsar cleats, specifically.

Among the Top 50 leaders in driving accuracy, statistics show that Pulsar cleats are worn at a ratio of more than 2-1 over the next nearest plastic cleat competitor. Further, Pulsar cleats are also used at a ratio of more than 2-1 over metal spikes, despite the fact that players can choose plastic or metal spikes in competition.

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Delivering artistic form, function and high-performance, Daiwa Golf Company (USA) all-new ONOFF irons have been named “2008 Irons of the Year” by Golf Digest Japan.

Providing more forgiveness for average golfers who want to show off above-average style in their golf game, the premium OnOff irons by Daiwa Seiko feature new triple-cavity construction that allows for a much wider cavity area and greater perimeter weighting, thus creating a larger sweet spot for more forgiveness.

The stainless steel iron also incorporates a super wide tungsten weight and a ‘Hyper Effect’ clubface design. The large tungsten weight supports the entire lower sole of the clubhead, delivering an ultra-low center of gravity and producing a higher launch angle. The unique L-shaped design of the clubface creates an enlarged ‘bending area’ which improves ball performance off the face, accelerates ball velocity and generates greater carry distance.

Daiwa’s unique ‘Smooth Kick’ graphite shaft features a four-layer, multi-ply design that produces explosive power, and includes a tungsten-filled tip for perfect balance the club and ideal swingweight. Wound with a tight geometrical pattern, the shaft is perfectly balanced and torque consistent from tip to butt. This shaft is not just intended to have great driving distance, but also to seek the best possible feel from the club. The shaft includes a tungsten filled tip to balance the club and provide an ideal swing weight for its player, particularly for iron clubs. Flex options are R- and S-flex. MSRP (Set 5i-PW) $1,350. Also available with Nippon steel shaft.
 

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Annika Sorenstam will retire after the season ending her legendary LPGA Tour career with 72 tournaments championships and becoming the first woman in 58 years to tee up against the men in the PGA Tour. The decision comes two days after Sorenstam won the Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill by seven shots for her third victory of the season.

Sorenstam’s 72 victories put her third on the LPGA Tour’s career list behind Kathy Whitworth (88) and Mickey Wright (82). She is tied for fourth in career majors, five behind record-setter Patty Berg.

The 37-year-old Sorenstam has hinted at retirement the past several seasons, saying she wanted to devote more time to her growing business and to start a family. She is engaged to Mike McGee, son of former PGA Tour player Jerry McGee.

Sorenstam said her final event would be the Dubai Ladies Masters after the LPGA Tour season ends.

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  1.  Tiger Woods                                    		$4,425,000

 2.  Phil Mickelson                                  		$2,709,270

 3.  Stewart Cink                                    		$2,379,712

 4.  Geoff Ogilvy (Australia)                  		$2,213,960

 5.  Vijay Singh (Fiji)	                              		$2,182,017

 6.  Anthony Kim                                   		$2,092,190

 7.  Sergio Garcia (Spain)                       		$2,053,890

 8.  Boo Weekley                                  		$1,879,780

 9.  J.B. Holmes                                    		$1,844,295

10.  K.J. Choi (South Korea)                  		$1,801,432

11.  Justin Leonard                                		$1,786,402

12.  Adam Scott (Australia)                    		$1,740,924

13.  Jeff Quinney                                   		$1,685,764

14.  Jim Furyk                                        		$1,577,030	

15.  Andres Romero (Argentina)             		$1,523,528

16.  Trevor Immelman (South Africa)      		$1,518,676

17.  Steve Stricker                                  		$1,518,039

18.  Bart Bryant                                     		$1,455,472

19.  Sean O’Hair                                    		$1,430,500

20.  Ernie Els (South Africa)                   		$1,373,563

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