Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz Hybrid Golf Clubs Win Golf Magazine's 'ClubTest'

The clubs also won the ‘Personal Preference’ and ‘Playability’ categories in 2006 Golf Digest Hot List.

Hayward, CA (PRWEB) September 1, 2006 -- Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz Hybrids – one of golf’s most highly acclaimed equipment lines – have been named the winner of Golf magazine’s Hybrid ClubTest. The publication, which releases ClubTest reviews for each club category throughout the year, noted Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz Hybrids as Winner, ‘Tester’s Top Pick’ and ‘Best Value’ over seven notable competitors in its September 2006 issue.

Ten golfers, ranging in handicap from two to 25, and ranging in age from 26 to 57, tested eight hybrid clubs in categories from ‘Look’ and ‘Forgiveness’ to ‘Playability’ and ‘Distance’. Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz Hybrids claimed top marks in ‘Look/Rough’, ‘Forgiveness/Rough’, ‘Feel/Chip’, ‘Playability/Chip’, ‘Feel/Fairway’ and ‘Overall Performance’.

One ClubTest reviewer said of the Bobby Jones Hybrid, “A very forgiving club. A bad swing still keeps you in the fairway.” Another reviewer said, “[The club Slices through the rough like butter. A finesse club with chops.”

“We’ve worked extremely hard to ensure that our Hybrid line is the best available,” said Jesse Ortiz, vice president of design for The Bobby Jones Golf Company, and craftsman of the entire Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz club line. “Because of our clubs’ unique shape, the Hybrids offer much more flexibility when hitting out of a variety of lies. We knew it was a matter of time before the rest of the golf community began to see what we’ve known all along.”

Unlike other hybrids, the Bobby Jones Hybrids feature a well-contoured sole with the heel and toe areas swept away. Ortiz’ unique design strategy provides unparalleled versatility from difficult lies, whether in the deep rough, a fairway trap, in a divot or on a hardpan.

In Golf Digest’s February 2006 issue, Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz Hybrids were noted as category leader in ‘Performance/Playability’ and ‘Personal Preference.’ “I’d put [the Bobby Jones Hybrid in the bag right now,” said one Hot List panelist. “These help in just about any conditions. It gives you the feeling you have a lot more head to work with.”

Walter J. Rosenthal, CEO of The Bobby Jones Golf Company added, “The secret is out; Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz Hybrids are in a category by themselves, when it comes to beauty, performance and playability. Jesse has shown the golf industry – many times over – that his knowledge of club design is unmatched. We’re delighted for him and his continued success.”

Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz Hybrids are available in four varied lofts: 19-, 21-, 25- and 30-degrees, replacing the 2, 3, 4 and 5 irons, respectively. Shaft options include Graphite Design JS-6 and JS-7. The clubs retail for $180 at various online and national retailers. For more information, visit www.bobbyjonesgolf.net.

About Bobby Jones Golf and the Ortiz Design Studio

Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz manufactures innovative, premium-quality metal woods, hybrids and drivers that appeal to professionals and amateurs alike. The company has an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with the Bobby Jones family heirs (known as Jonesheirs) and the internationally renowned Hartmarx Corporation for the use of the Bobby Jones name for golf equipment and golf accessories, including items such as bags, balls, shoes, hats, gloves and other product lines. Under the agreement, the company also retains exclusive sublicensing rights with third parties for the aforementioned items, including clubs.

The Ortiz Design Studio™, based in Hayward, California, was founded by Jesse Ortiz in early 2004. During his 35-year tenure in the design business, he established a reputation for creating the finest handcrafted clubs on the market. Later he designed the TriMetal™ fairway metal line, one of the most lucrative and innovative golf clubs ever introduced.

More details about Bobby Jones by Jesse Ortiz golf clubs are available at (866) 858-5522 and at the company’s new website, www.bobbyjonesgolf.net.

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