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For any golfer who wants to avoid sweaty palms and calluses, a good pair of golf gloves is the perfect solution.  At Golfbuyitonline you’ll find a wide variety of golf gloves for men, women and junior golfers who want to protect their hands. Golfbuyitonline have one of the largest ranges of golf gloves in the UK that features the very best golfing brands such as Footjoy, TaylorMade, Bionic, and many more as well as being able to choose from a massive selection of styles including rain gloves, left hand gloves, right hand gloves and winter mitts. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Golfbuyitonline.

As most people will know, Footjoy are the Number One name when it comes to golf shoes, but what a lot of people don’t know is that they are also the Number One name when it comes to golf gloves. Golfbuyitonline supply the full range of Footjoy golf gloves including Footjoy Shock Stopper Gloves, Footjoy Raingrip Gloves, Footjoy Sciflex Gloves, Footjoy Weathersof GTX Gloves and many more.

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Lee Westwood captures PGA Tour title in exciting climax at the PGA Tours St. Jude Classic

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf, is delighted to announce yet another winning week for one of its ambassadors. Lee Westwood secured his second PGA Tour win at the St. Jude Classic, the prelude to this week’s US Open in a dramatic three way playoff. Westwood, ranked no. 3 in the World, managed to eventually defeat fellow FJ ambassador Robert Karlsson with a birdie on the fourth sudden death playoff hole. The longest playoff in the history of the event saw Westwood hole from 6 feet following a stunning approach to close out the event and maintain his great form going into the second major of the year.

Westwood’s 22nd career win has seen him take the top spot in the European Ryder Cup standings and has moved him to 4th position in the Race to Dubai rankings. Westwood stood strong at this week’s St. Jude Classic wearing the FJ ICON™. FJ’s premium golf shoe offering utilises the very best features from all FootJoy golf shoes; with finely tailored upper designs, premium materials, performance infused outsoles and customisation that allows for a seemingly endless amount of design and size options. The FJ ICON has carried on the tradition of impeccable performance, style and comfort that the leading golf shoe manufacturer is renowned for. He was ably assisted by a SciFlex™ glove which helped him maintain control under the utmost pressure to take the title.

Whether it is the all round excellence of the all new FJ ICON, the unrivalled stability of the SYNR-G™, or the reliable and consistent performance of DryJoys®, FootJoy remains the overwhelming favourite for golfers of all abilities around the world.

FootJoy®.  The #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf

Successful week for FootJoy as ambassadors reign supreme

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf, is delighted to announce yet another winning week for its ambassadors. Last week Columbian Camilo Villegas dominated a world class international field at the Honda Classic to capture his third PGA Tour title and rookie Korean Noh Seung-yul captured his maiden victory at the Maybank Malaysian Open.

Villegas’ win sees him climb to 12th in the world rankings and climbs 21 places to 3rd in the FedEx Cup points standings. Villegas has made a blistering start to the season finishing 3rd, 8th and 1st and amassing nearly $1.75 million in winnings already. The popular Columbian took control of the Honda Classic finishing with a 68, 13 under par 267 total to win by five shots. The stylish Villegas, whose winning score was the lowest since the event moved to PGA National course, chose the comfort and unrivalled performance of FootJoy to claim the title as well as the unsurpassed feel and grip of the FJ StaSof®.

Meanwhile on the European Tour, Noh Seung-yul snatched victory from new FootJoy wearer and fellow countryman K.J. Choi, with a breathtaking up and down for birdie on the final hole to shoot a final round 68 for a 274 total 14 under par. The eighteen year old has shown much promise following his first full season on the Asian Tour and this week’s win sees Noh climb to 15th in the Race to Dubai standings. Noh wore the all new FJ ICON, the latest shoe from FJ which utilises the very best features from all FootJoy golf shoes; with finely tailored upper designs, premium materials, performance infused outsoles and customisation that allows for a seemingly endless amount of design and size options, is off to an unprecedented start since its introduction last year. There was further cause for celebration in Malaysia with the top 6 finishers all choosing the superior comfort, style and performance of FootJoy.

Whether it is the all round excellence of the all new FJ ICON, the unrivalled stability of the SYNR-G, or the reliable and consistent performance of DryJoys®, FootJoy remains the overwhelming favourite for golfers of all abilities around the world.

FootJoy®.  The #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf

Ian Poulter captures the WGC- Accenture Match Play Championship playing Titleist Pro V1x golf balls and wearing Footjoy Icon Golf Shoes, both which are stocked at Golfbuyitonline.

Trusting the Pro V1x for his success, Poulter swept through six world-class opponents en route to his first World Golf Championship crown and ninth career victory, all of which have been achieved with a Titleist golf ball.  The win launched him to a career-best No. 5 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Titleist was the overwhelming golf ball of choice at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship with 28 players placing their trust in the superior performance of Pro V1 or Pro V1x, more than three times the nearest competitor with 9.  Titleist also tied for first in iron sets; was first in sand, lob and approach wedges and tied for first in putters.

Poulter also chose an array of FJ ICON MyJoys designs during the week each matching his lively choice of daily attire. Poulter’s impressive choice of designs had the Englishman grabbing attention from the get go. The FJ ICON, which utilises the very best features from all FootJoy golf shoes; with finely tailored upper designs, premium materials, performance infused outsoles and customisation that allows for a seemingly endless amount of design and size options, is off to an unprecedented start since its introduction last year. Poulter was also helped to victory wearing the FootJoy SciFlex glove, again with an array of colour options to match his outfit of the day.

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Stricker win takes him to number two in the world and sees FootJoy 5 for 5 in the 2010 season

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf is delighted to announce that FootJoy ambassador Steve Stricker claimed victory at the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California. Stricker’s win means the American captures the number two spot in the world rankings following his 4th win in 15 starts on the PGA Tour and also marks a clean sweep for FJ, with five out of five wins on the PGA Tour in the 2010 season. Stricker’s win not only adds to the unprecedented tally of FJ winners in the 2010 season so far, but reiterates FJ’s unchallenged leadership as the number one shoe and glove on all tours worldwide.

Stricker’s closing 1 under par 70 saw him finish on 16 under par, 268 and 2 shots clear of Luke Donald. Stricker’s win also elevates him to the top spot of the FedEx rankings. An emotional win for the 42 year old represented a great week for FJ at the Northern Trust Open, with the top 3 all choosing the unrivalled comfort and stability of FJ. Stricker wore the FJ SYNR-G, which utilises the exclusive G-Force Tri-Lateral Stability Frame and perforated alloy midfoot stability bridge to deliver tremendous stability and bolster tour-level swing speeds. Stricker was joined at the top of the leaderboard by England’s Luke Donald, who wore the all new FJ ICON and big-hitting JB Holmes who also wore the FJ SYNR-G and the FJ RainGrip glove. Stricker also relied on the consistent fit, grip and performance of the all new FootJoy Pure Touch glove to help get a grip of the tournament.

Whether it is the all-round excellence of the all new FJ ICON, the unrivalled stability of the SYNR•G™, or the reliable and consistent performance of DryJoys®, FootJoy remains the overwhelming favourite for golfers of all abilities around the world.

FootJoy®.  The #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf

FootJoy continue to rise to the top against competition

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf, recently completed an extensive test of several leading footwear products used on the PGA Tour. Results indicated that FootJoy offer the best stability in their shoes, a fact that is supported by the 60%+ of PGA Tour players putting their trust in FootJoy footwear.

FootJoy’s advanced development team works with its worldwide network of Tour players, leading biomechanical experts, and staff at the Titleist Performance Institute. The goal is to continuously develop and re-establish new standards for performance footwear. “A key indicator of platform stability is force platform testing, which effectively measures the amount of ground force created by the right foot (for the right-handed golfer) in the direction of the ball flight during the golf swing,” said Doug Robinson, Vice President of Design & Development Worldwide, FootJoy. “Higher results indicate that more power is transferred by the back foot from the top of the backswing through impact and follow-through.”

Utilising an outside biomechanical expert and low handicap test subjects, FootJoy tested several leading footwear products using the force platform. The test results indicated that the SYNR-G™, DryJoys® and recently launched FJ SPORT™ golf shoe models outperform other shoes on the market by a significant margin.

“We’re very pleased with the results of the force platform test” said Robinson. “It’s gratifying to validate our relentless efforts to satisfy the best players in the world. They look to FootJoy to constantly lead, innovate and make the best performing product. Using Padraig Harrington’s own words, our shoes clearly ‘do the job’ better.”

Introduced in January 2009, SYNR-G golf shoes became an instant success on Tour. Steve Stricker, Zach Johnson, Michael Hoey and Jerry Kelly all won wearing SYNR-G shoes. In addition, dozens of others, including Padraig Harrington, enjoy its performance and comfort week in, week out. SYNR-G is constructed with an ultra-supportive tri-density TPU outsole and an exclusive tri-lateral stability frame. Comfort is enhanced with memory foam around the collar and under the tongue, which also optimises fit and stabilises the foot inside the shoe.

Whether it is the all-round excellence of the all new FJ ICON, the unrivalled stability of the SYNR-G, or the reliable and consistent performance of DryJoys, FootJoy remains the overwhelming favourite for golfers of all abilities around the world.

FootJoy®.  The #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf

For any golfer who wants to avoid sweaty palms and calluses, a good pair of golf gloves is the perfect solution. At Golfbuyitonline you’ll find a wide variety of golf gloves for men, women and junior golfers who want to improve their game and also want to protect their hands. You’ll be able to choose from a wide variety of golf gloves from the top brands such as Footjoy, TaylorMade, Nike, and many more as well as being able to choose from a massive selection of styles including rain gloves and winter mitts. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Golfbuyitonline.

As most people will know, Footjoy are the Number One name when it comes to golf shoes, but what a lot of people don’t know is that they are also the Number One name when it comes to golf gloves. Golfbuyitonline supply the full range of Footjoy golf gloves including Footjoy Wintersof Pair Glove which are a must-have performance gloves for these cold weather conditions. Footjoy Weathersof GTX Gloves provide long lasting durability, a comfortable consistent fit and an excellent grip in all playing conditions. So it is little wonder that the WeatherSof gloves are the world’s favourite golf glove.

World #14 Ranked Player to Wear FJ Shoes and Glove in 2010

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf and #1 Glove on every Tour Worldwide, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with Geoff Ogilvy. A former US Open Champion and six-time winner on the PGA Tour, Geoff has topped some of the best fields in golf throughout his career. Following on from a successful 2009 where he won the Mercedes-Benz Championship and claimed the second of his two Match Play Championship titles, Geoff starts the 2010 season supported by the superior comfort and performance of FootJoy’s market leading shoes and gloves. A true global player Ogilvy will once again play a number of events on the European Tour as well as the PGA Tour.

“Like many Tour players, I grew up wearing FootJoy golf shoes and gloves so putting them on again is a bit of a home-coming for me” said Ogilvy.  “I’ve been using the new products and they’re fantastic. I’m really excited to start the season in FootJoy product.”

Geoff joins the industry leader at a time when the brand has significant momentum with tremendous new product.  The ultra-stable SYNR-G® shoe category continues to be the shoes of choice for many of the game’s best players such as Padraig Harrington, Steve Stricker and Zach Johnson.  In addition, the new flagship shoe category, FJ ICON, delivers the perfect blend of performance and stylish elegance.  FJ ICON has quickly attracted a loyal following from elite players like Ian Poulter, Camilo Villegas, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and hundreds more.  As the worldwide leader in golf gloves, Ogilvy will rely on the incredible feel and performance of the legendary StaSof® glove.

“We are delighted to welcome Geoff to Team FJ. He will no doubt be a great ambassador for FootJoy,” said Richard Fryer, European Marketing Manager – FootJoy.  “Geoff is a fantastic addition to our staff as he embodies many of the qualities that define the FootJoy brand . He is a global icon who plays the game with passion, integrity and has a proven record of success.”

FootJoy®.  The #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf

Market leading golf shoe brand, FootJoy, reflects on another successful year on Tour as popularity increases amongst the game’s elite

As the season comes to a close FootJoy, the #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf, is able to reflect on yet another impressive year on tour as 63.4% of all European Tour players chose FootJoy compared to just 20.0% for the nearest competitor. FootJoy was also prominent at the business end of most events with 59.6% of top 10 finishers wearing FootJoy. The 2009 figures are the highest in recent years as the popularity of the market leading brand continues to strengthen amongst the game’s elite.

It was a successful year for a number of FootJoy ambassadors with England’s Lee Westwood leading the way securing the biggest European Tour win of his career at the season finale Dubai World Championships which also saw him win the inaugural Race to Dubai. Angel Cabrera took the second Major title of his career at the 79th Masters at Augusta National while other established stars Ian Poulter and Ross Fisher also finished the season off with big wins. FootJoy’s young guns, including newly crowned European Rookie of the Year 22 year old Chris Wood, Rory McIlroy, Estanislao Goya and Danny Willett continue to impress on their rise up the world rankings.

“This has been a hugely successful season for FootJoy on Tour. Following the launch of the exciting SYNR-G™ category in January we launched the new FJ ICON™ in September which has proven very popular with the players. Our strengthening position is due to a combination of the breadth of the range, including the different sizes, widths, lasts and designs that are available, but also the formidable performance characteristics that are present in our shoes, offering stability, support and comfort. Whether it is established FootJoy loyalists like Westwood and Poulter or the new crop of talented youngsters like McIlroy or Wood, we have a FootJoy shoe to a suit a wide range of tastes and performance needs,” commented Richard Fryer, European Marketing Manager, FootJoy.

With the FJ ICON™ in its first full season, updated styles in both DryJoys® and  SYNR•G™ plus the newly launched FJ SPORT™ added to the line-up, FootJoy’s popularity with Tour players and golf consumers alike looks set to strengthen yet further in 2010.

FootJoy®.  The #1 Shoe and Glove in Golf

Most golfers will know the benefit of wearing a golf glove but believe it or not, some don’t. Wearing a golf glove is not a requirement, but it is recommended. There are some pro players – Fred Couples, for example – who do not wear gloves. They are very rare, however, and golf pros will always recommend the use of a glove.

Wearing a glove will help you have a better grip on the club. If you don’t wear a glove then when you swing the momentum will cause the club to swing very slightly out of your hand and wearing a glove prevents this from happening. And if you don’t you could lose control of the club and take someone out and that wouldn’t be good.

However a golf glove provides much more grip on the club so it is less prone to twisting during the swing. It also allows you to hold the club less tightly leading to a more relaxed, more accurate swing.

The biggest advantage of a glove is to prevent blisters on your hands. Blisters occur the harder you grip the more friction you will create between the grip and the hand and cause the blistering & cracking. The glove should allow you to take a grip with less tension while still maintaining a good amount of grip friction between the leather and the grip.