Masters Golf bags
Masters' latest MB-S710 stand bag

After conducting a survey of golfers, Masters Golf, based in Weston-super-Mare has launched a new range of trolley, stand and carry bags priced between £19.99 for an ultralight MB-L110 weekender bag, to £64.99 for the MB-T710 trolley bag.

Golf Pride is introducing Dual Durometer 2 grips this year - a new soft rubber compound in a range of bright, distinctive colours which it claims reduce torque (twisting) for consistent shot feedback. The softer gold rubber material is molded on top of the black base layer 'to provide maximum control and comfort in all weather conditions.'

Srixon Sports, based in Alton, Hants will be re-launching its Z-URS ball (£39.99 per dozen), which it claims has been improved with a new cover, thinner mid layer and larger core.

Said a Srixon spokesman: "We simply found a way to make it better by keeping the feel and launch conditions of the original Z-URS but giving it more velocity with better spin control around the greens."

Welsh-based Asbri Golf will be launching a new range of patriotic products at this week's PGA Merchandise Show in Florida, including stand bags, gloves, headwear and towels, all featuring the distinctive Welsh dragon motif.

Paul Casey overcame a three shot deficit going into the final round of the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship by shooting a 7-under 65 yesterday to win by one stroke from Miguel Angel Jimenez and Peter Hanson.He moves up one place to 13th in the world rankings.

Sadly, Justin Rose failed narrowly in his bid to claim his first PGA Tour title. At one time he held a five shot lead in the Bob Hope Classic in California, but a last round 76, in gusts upto 70mph at Palm Desert put him one shot outside a playoff, won by American Charley Hoffman.Rose jumps to 36th in the world rankings with a great chance of qualifying for the US Masters in April.