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results, reviews and ratings on all golf related products
and services from a COMPLETELY independent and unbiased
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they need to make informed decisions about their purchases
of golf products and services.

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NEW
- 2008 Special Putter Test
Testing has just been completed on many new putters
for 2008. The 2008 Putter testing methodology has been
refined to include several new criteria and a more stringent
testing process. Click here
to see the results
Special
Note: ProPlay Glove and Grip Fitting System

GolfTest
USA has not in the past endorsed any golf product we
have tested for various reasons. First we do not want
to give the appearance that we have any conflict of
interest by recommending one product over another. We
have been satisfied in the past to let the actual results
from each test that we post speak for its self. We do
award our GolfTest USA Seal of Excellence to certain
golf products that meet our minimum standards however
we do not specifically endorse any products nor have
we ever received any revenue or compensation from the
sale of any golf products we have tested. Because of
the unique attributes of the ProPlay Glove & Grip
Fitting System and our belief that it will help such
a high percentage of golfers play better golf and enjoy
the game more we have decided to provide a link on our
home page so that golfers can find out more about the
ProPlay Glove & Grip Fitting System and make a decision
on whether to purchase it. Should there come a time
in the future where we test a golf product similar to
the ProPlay Glove & Grip Fitting System we would
at that time cease our direct endorsement of it.
GolfTest
USA Promotion - The NEW Nickel Putter No.1!!!
This month’s promo will have three lucky winners.
Each of the three winners will receive a Nickel Putter
No. 1 in the length of their choice including the amazing
Ball Marking System and the Ball Pick Up accessory.
GolfTest USA recently tested the new Nickel Putter No.
1 developed by the Nickel Putter Company. The test compared
the Nickel Putter to the Odyssey 2 Ball Putter. The
results showed that the Nickel Putter performed better
than the 2 Ball Putter in several criteria. They have
developed two extremely innovative features that are
incorporated into their mallet putter. We will post
a summary report on the actual performance benefits
of the Nickel Putter in December. For more information
and to view the features go to www.nickelputter-usa.com.
Click
here to have a chance to win a Nickel Putter.
Disclaimer
regarding Google Ads on the GolfTest USA website.
At the beginning of 2008 GolfTest USA begin placing
Google Ads on our website. We have done this for two
reasons. First we feel that some visitors to our site
may be interested in finding out about new golf products
and services that are available and they may not be
aware of them. We want to make it clear that we do not
endorse or promote any of the products and services
contained in the ads. Second, the small (and we do mean
“small”) amount of revenue generated from
these ads goes to support the Integra*T Youth Golf Foundation.(501c
Nonprofit Organization) Over the past seven years we
have provided over 600 sets of clubs to junior golfers
who can’t afford golf equipment. The proceeds
from our “Pro Shop” link with The Golf Warehouse
and the Google Ads help to offset the substantial costs
we incur in shipping the clubs to various junior golf
programs around the country. We have also recently decided
to also provide golf equipment to Sgtgolf to be used
by disabled vets who need rehabilitation and have an
interest in golf. For more info on this organization
visit their website, http://sgtgolf.org.
The Integra*T Youth Golf Foundation welcomes any assistance
or contributions.
New
Testing Facility at Canoa Ranch Golf Club in Green Valley,
Arizona
As of January 1, 2008 GolfTest USA had the opportunity
to move our test facility to the beautiful Canoa Ranch
Golf Club in Green Valley. This move will allow us much
more flexibility in our testing schedule. In past years
we could only test one or two club categories at a time.
We have received many comments (complaints if you prefer)
from club companies and golfers alike that we consider
reevaluating our testing schedule. By testing one club
category at a time we found that many of the test results
were old “news” by the time they were posted
and no longer of use to golfers trying to figure out
what new clubs would be best for them. We are now able
to run testing regimens on all club categories concurrently.
Club companies can now send us their clubs for testing
when they are ready (instead of when GolfTest USA is
ready) to introduce their new clubs so golfers can see
the results of our independent golfer testing. In the
past club models were on the shelves for 2 or 3 years
but now that cycle has changed to ever year. We feel
our new testing schedule will help us stay ahead of
the curve and keep our test results relevant to the
more than 2 million golfers worldwide who rely on our
test results to help them make their decisions on which
clubs would be right for them.
The Canoa Ranch practice area has a large expansive
putting green, varied short game scenarios and a wide
deep driving range. By being located in the Green Valley
area we can draw from a pool of over 20,000 golfers
from all age groups and demographics. In the winter
months golfers from all over the country and world vacation
here to play the many beautiful, challenging and reasonably
priced (even in winter) golf courses located within
20 miles for Green Valley. Just a few miles down the
road is the famous Tubac Country Club where Tin Cup,
one of the most popular golf films of all time was filmed.
Twenty miles to the north is Tucson, which has several
of the top rated courses in the US.
More info on Canoa Ranch Golf Club!!!
The Canoa Ranch Golf Club (www.canoaranchgolfcourse.com)
is one of the most scenic courses in the country. If
you are fortunate enough to be able to play here be
sure to bring your camera as each hole offers awesome
views of the mountains and the desert. It is surrounded
by three different mountain ranges and is cut in a series
of arroyos that cause each hole to have its own unique
look and feel. Many of the holes have daunting elevation
changes. It is a par 70 that has 6 par threes. Only
the brave and most skilled players should consider playing
from the tips as the par 3’s are some of the most
difficult found anywhere. Canoa Ranch brings new meaning
to the term “target” golf. Any golfer who
walks away with a score of 90 or less can indeed be
proud of good day of golf. For the less challenged playing
the course from the forward tees will decrease one’s
frustration to a reasonable level.
Canoa Ranch has a sister course just a few miles away
called Torres Blancas Golf Club. It is more subdued
and forgiving than Canoa Ranch but still offers an enjoyable
and challenging day of golf for all skill levels.
Unlike
some other testing organizations we do not accept
any advertising revenue from any of our clients. Thus
we are able to remain completely independent and unbiased.
New
GolfTest USA Lead Test Administrator!!!!
GolfTest
USA is pleased to announce that Bob Barrette has been
added to our testing staff. Bob has been appointed to
the position of Lead Test Administrator. He has vast
experience in golf starting with almost 20 years as
a professional custom club builder. He is an accomplished
amateur golfer having won several club championships
and amateur golf tournaments. Bob knows golf inside
and out and is an astute student of the game. Along
with his many other duties Bob will be conducting the
preliminary screening evaluations of the many golf training
aids and accessories we receive to determine which ones
are worthy of further testing. GolfTest USA is very
fortunate to have someone of Bob’s stature and
experience on our staff.
The
GolfTest USA "Seal of Excellence"
Over
the past several years GolfTest USA has had golfers
evaluate many different golf products. We have created
the GolfTest USA Seal Of Excellence and will be awarding
it to select golf products that have undergone our testing
regimen. To be awarded the GolfTest USA Seal of Excellence
a golf product must be tested and reviewed by our staff
of golf testers and be judged to be of superior quality,
value and performance.
GolfTest
USA believes that having a golf product tested and
rated by real golfers in an independent and unbiased
format will help golf consumers determine which golf
products would be right for them. A golfer considering
purchasing a golf product that has been awarded the
GolfTest USA Seal Of Excellence can feel confident
that it will be a quality product.

Please visit Integra
T Youth Golf Foundation to
find out how you can help support American youth golf
programs. Last year we provided over 150 sets of clubs
to young golfers who could not afford to buy their own
golf equipment. An important source of revenue for Integra
T Youth Golf Foundation comes from visitors to the GolfTest
USA website who click on “Pro
Shop” at the top of each page. That link goes
directly to The Golf Warehouse, the largest and best
online golf retailer. We hope that if you like the information
and services that we provide you will visit our Pro
Shop link prior to making any golf purchases elsewhere.
Give us the opportunity to gain your business if you
see that you can get the same golf products you want
at the low price you expect. GolfTest USA directs 100%
of all proceeds from our Pro Shop to the Integra
T Youth Golf Foundation.
By patronizing The Golf Warehouse through our Pro Shop
link you will help us to continue providing golf equipment
to youth golf programs around the country. (Clicking
on our Pro Shop link has NO effect on the low prices
you will pay at The Golf Warehouse). They offer the
best service, price, selection, low price guarantee
and return policy in the golf industry. If you are not
completely satisfied with any product or service please
let us know so we can address your concerns with The
Golf Warehouse. In the 6 years that we have been associated
with them we have never had an unsatisfied customer.
Check out our Pro
Shop for all the latest special offers.
GolfTest USA does not endorse any particular golf equipment
and we do not receive any advertising revenue from any
company in the golf industry. By doing this we are able
to remain unbiased and independent.
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