The Fairway Buzz: Wounded Warriors, Custom Scotty

Posted by: Sean Weir in Fairway Buzz, News September 14, 2011 0

In this new feature series, PutterZone.com veers off the green and across the greater fairways to bring you the latest compelling news in golf, as well as our Putter of The Day:

Star LPGA Rookie Jennifer Johnson teed it up on behalf of the Wounded Warriors: “Pressure putts may give professional golfers the jitters, but they can hardly compare with enemy ambushes, improvised explosive devices and snipers.” Montgomery Advertiser

An Australian golf enthusiast won a $15,000 Scotty Cameron putter in a raffle, customized with the colors of his favorite rugby team. MacArthur Chronicle

Former San Antonio Spurs players fill the competitive void by playing and practicing golf, with one of them hitting 400 shots per day on average. What a life! MySanAntonio

In Illinois, echoing similar situations across the nation, a longtime community course struggles for survival: “For the first time in the more than eight decades the course has been open, the city this year had to cover costs by transferring more than $20,000 from its recreation fund.” TribLocal.

This photo demonstrates the rather unappealing side of the belly putter. USAToday

Putter of The Day: The Piretti Potenza (pictured above) is the latest offering from Piretti Fine Putters. It’s similar to Piretti’s signature Cottonwood heel-toe weighted blade, but with softer lines, a flow-neck hosel and full toe hang. The milled stainless steel head is also weighty 360 grams for those who prefer a heavier stick.