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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.