The premiere show in the new 2004 What's in the Bag? season also marks the
premiere of of the new spin-off series What's in the Bag? Spotlight! Join host
Adam Barr as they take in the sights and sounds of China in an in depth look at
Winn grips. Featured in the episode, Adam hits a shot off The Great Wall of China,
takes a tour of the Winn Grip factory in Shenzhen, and gets some tips from Butch
Harmon all to bring light to the often overlooked component...the grip.
The Far East tour continues this time with a tour of Japan and a return to
the original What's in the Bag? series. Follow host Adam Barr as hits balls on
a tiered Tokyo golf range, tours the Srixon golf ball factory in Kobe, and takes
part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, all for a close up investigation
of the history and aerodynamics of the golf ball.
The Far East tour concludes in Japan. Join host Adam Barr as he plays golf
with the help of a traditional Japanese caddy, tours the Miura and Mizuno forging
facilities, and looks at wedges with Roger Cleveland and Bruce Fleisher for a
look at the art and science of irons.
The What's in the Bag? Spotlight! comes your way with a look at PING. The
tradition of advanced technology which began in Karsten Solheim's garage lives
on. Join host Adam Barr as he tours the PING facility in Arizona, getting a close
look at the design technology behind their new product and sits in on a fitting
session with PGA TOUR professional Jeff Maggert
The original What's in the Bag? series returns with a look at the big stick.
Join host Adam Barr as he shares a day in the life of legendary long drive champion
Brian Pavlet, not only to get a close up view of what it takes to go deep but
what all players should think about in their seach for those extra yards.
Perhaps one of the most complex and misunderstood components of a golf club
is the shaft. Join host Adam Barr as he sits in on a shaft fitting session with
PGA TOUR pro Grant Waite to get a better understanding of such terms as flex,
torque, tipping, spining... all with the intent of helping players make a more
informed choice with what most golfers call the engine of the golf club. Also
featured will be a look at a component which has become far more sophistcated
just in the past few years....the grip.
Join host Adam Barr as he takes an in-depth look at what more and more players
are considering the most important part of their game...health and fitness.
Host Adam Barr travels to southern California for an in depth look at the
company behind the new ERC Fusion driver and HX Tour golf ball. Special guests
include Annika Sorrenstam and Charles Howell III.
Ben Crenshaw, Jack Whitaker, and Bruce Lietzke are guests on a show that takes
a close look at the man and the science behind the new M.A.C. Powersphere driver
and the quick-fit system.
Adam goes fishing with Barney Adams to talk about the evolution of Adams Golf
and its new leadership and product. Tom Watson is among those giving some useful
tips for your game.
Host Adam Barr takes an in-depth look at one of the largest sporting equipment
manufacturers in the world and how their research and development in other sports
helps their "Mojo" in golf.
Host Adam Barr's swing has produced a broken utility wood this time. He travels
to Mitchell Golf in Ohio for a lesson on repair and also looks at what's new in
the world of utility woods. Are long irons on the way out?
Go under the ropes, onto the range, and into the tour vans with host Adam
Barr as he takes an up close look at how the pros prep their equipment prior to
play.
Team up with Adam Barr and the What's In The Bag? team as they spotlight the
Cleveland Golf Company. Adam will be joined on the course by Cleveland professionals
Vijay Singh and Beth Bauer to get their impressions on the company as well as
a few tips. Get an introspective look at the history of the company, it newest
products, and the groundbreaking for their new headquarters.
It's off to beautiful Rhode Island as Adam pays a visit to Carnegie Abbey
Golf Club. Adam Barr will see just how important a good bag can be as he plays
caddy for the day hoofing the course. We'll take a look back at the origins of
golf bags and how they've progressed into the comfort and convenience we've come
to expect today. You'll also go behind the scenes at Burton Golf, whose history
dates back to 1927, to see just how a bag is made. And what do people really carry
in their bags? You'll see what unusual items both amateur and professional are
toting around in there these days.
Join us from the 2004 PGA Merchandise Show as we talk with the fashion experts
from E. MaGrath, Fairway & Greene, Dexter, and Etonic just to name a few. From
mercerized shirts to built in cleats, see all that's new in the world of apparel
and shoes. We'll also take a look at fashion trends from yesterday and today.
And are you an urban golfer? Check out our segment on Urban Golf Gear, based in
San Francisco, that is putting a hip spin on golf apparel.
Join host Adam Barr as hey plays a round of golf with Nationwide Tour player
Casey Martin, bi-lateral amputee Marty Ebel, and blind golfer Phil Blackwell.
See the many ways to get around the course from the newest golf carts from Club
Car and EZ Go to what's new in pull carts. We'll also take a look at the USGA's
rules for disabled golfers, get some insight from single rider cart company Solo-Rider,
and get a swing tip from Casey Martin.
Catch Adam Barr and the What's In The Bag? team as they travel to San Diego
to spotlight TaylorMade during their 25th anniversary celebration. You'll see
all that's new from TaylorMade for 2004 including their new R7 driver, V-Steel
fairway woods, rescue clubs, and Rossa putters. We'll also take a look back at
the first use of TaylorMade's metal driver on tour in 1982, their women's Miscela
line, and advanced club fitting system.
Adam Barr will be joined by female phenom Michelle Wie on the course as she
gives her insight into women and juniors golf. Catch a brief history of womens
golf and Blast to the past with a moment from pioneer female golfer Babe Zaharias.
Adam will visit the 2004 Junior Amateur in San Francisco as well as the LPGA's
Jamie Farr Kroger Classic in Toledo, Ohio to get some perspective from current
juniors and ladies. You'll learn of equipment options for women and juniors, take
a look at some junior golfers who have gone on to greatness, and get a swing tip
from Michelle Wie.
Join Adam Barr from across the pond as he breaks out the knickers for an unprecedented
opportunity playing in a hickory stick tournament from legendary St. Andrews.
We'll take a look at the history and art of clubmaking and some unique designs
of the past. Take a seat at a club auction at the 2004 PGA Merchandise Show and
see club collector Jeff Ellis' impressive collection of vintage golf clubs.
Get a high tech spin on the game of golf as What's In The Bag? explores Golf
On The Web. Adam will tee it up virtually at one of the Full Swing company's simulators
as he plays a match via the web. You'll see your options for using the internet
as a resource for buying clubs, making travel plans, and tracking you game via
online scoring systems. We'll also be joined by instructor Mike Malaska from Superstition
Mountain as he gives a web lesson. We'll also learn how you can expand your home
video game golfing to play others online as well as take a look at just where
the video game craze began.
Live your golf fantasy life on the next edition of What’s in The Bag?. Host
Adam Barr will reveal how he would accessorize his fantasy golf house, featuring
an in-home golf simulator and backyard practice facility complete with a hitting
cage, synthetic practice green, tour bunker and practices tees.
For more information on the companies featured in this show, please visit the
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Ho ho ho and a happy holidays from the entire What’s In The Bag? crew!
As we look back at our season this year there have been many memorable moments;
Adam hitting a golf ball off the Great Wall of China, our shoot with Barney Adams
fishing in south Florida, and many others that gave us great times and lots of laughs.
We would like to wish a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped us through this year.
For our last show of 2004 we’ve decided to wrap all of our collective information from this season up with a bow.
Join us tonight as Adam and many of our crew join you from the TGC studio.
We’ll decorate the tree, sing carols by the piano, and make a few holiday memories.
Throughout the show we’ll look back at each of the categories in the world of golf that we’ve explored this year.
You’ll also get to see a few of our most memorable moments. Remember Adam setting a club on fire??
So grab a cup of cocoa, snuggle up with the family on the couch, and join us tonight as we spread the warmth of the holiday season…golfing style! Merry Christmas and a happy new year to everyone!
