Requiem for a loser: finale for boxing fall guy Oct 30, 2008
Callaway Golf Co., makers of Big Bertha clubs, added pop singer Justin Timberlake to a list of endorsers that includes Phil Mickelson, Annika Sorenstam and Alice Cooper. Timberlake, a six-time Grammy Award winner whose 2006 song SexyBack reached No. 1 in five countries, is an avid golfer and hosted his own PGA Tour event in Las Vegas this month. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Tyrette Metzendorf Oct 3, 2008
Driver: Callaway Great Big Bertha II Woods: Callaway Hawkeyes Irons: Mizuno MP-30 Ball: Callaway HX Tour Glove: Footjoy Favorite Club: I love them all. Favorite Course: Mission Inn Florida - El Campeon Superstitions: none. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Swimmers beware: Skin on display Aug 6, 2008
They set Ms. Call up on a tee and whacked her with a 9 degree Callaway Big Bertha Titanium 454. " tyler wrote on Aug 4, 2008 4:40 PM:" Most of the pictures in Playboy are less offensive than some of the sights at the local pool, but that doesn't mean you can go put them on the bulletin board for display in front of young children and minors. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Looking for the best Big 12er Aug 2, 2008
It's Big Bertha and Bevo and the Wabash Cannonball and everything that makes football in the state of Texas a breed apart. Aggies Cedar Park Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation James Hemenes said the Fightin' Texas Aggies are the best choice because they are steeped in traditions including Midnight Yell Practice and 12th Man that can't be found anywhere else. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Snubbed Stars Jul 7, 2008
I know there's more iron in his glove than in a Big Bertha driver, but this is the All-Star Game. The one place where offense should rule, where the designated hitter deserves to be. (CBS News)
Woods on course to card a billion Jun 5, 2008
FOR anyone who believes golf is a pointless sport that ruins a good walk, the bulging bank account of Tiger Woods may be the perfect reason to splurge on that Big Bertha. Woods is the world's richest athlete, according to American magazine Sports Illustrated. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Thanks to Tiger, it's a wonderful life May 4, 2008
"Callaway drove that as much as anyone," Barrow said of the club company that developed the first titanium drivers under its "Big Bertha" brand. "Ely Callaway [the late Callaway CEO] knew that if you could get people to hit the ball further and get a 'wow' out of them, that you'd have them forever. Tiger didn't have anything to do with that. The emphasis on distance would have still developed within the industry.". (Florida Times-Union)
Big Convention Jan 18, 2008
Many of golf's staples made their debut at the show, including Callaway's famous Big Bertha driver that was mocked at first because of the enormousness of its driving head. That same club could be considered a 3-wood today because of the advancements over the years. (Orlando Sentinel)
Callaway teases 2007 earnings; shares jump Jan 18, 2008
Callaway said one key to its improving business was gaining market share in the critical woods business, which the company revolutionized with its Big Bertha drivers in the '90s. But Alexander said even more impressive is the way Callaway has extended its brand into areas such as hats, shoes, belts and sunglasses, which cost less to make and thus have higher margins. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Callaway wins ruling vs. Acushnet in golf ball case Dec 15, 2007
the maker of Big Bertha golf clubs, won a federal jury verdict in Wilmington, Del. against Acushnet Co. unit over three patents concerning Titleist Pro V1 golf balls, clearing the way for a trial on damages. (Boston Globe)
Cahalan swaps Hobart berth for birth of a lifetime Dec 13, 2007
" Cahalan is due at the end of January and plans on returning to navigating in May when the European sailing season starts. Meantime, the big bertha of the fleet, super-maxi City Index Leopard, was likely to seek the wildest seas and strongest winds offshore during the Sydney to Hobart race, its owner and skipper Mike Slade predicted yesterday. Slade said he would not be frightened to take his new multi-million boat into the toughest of conditions, even though they prematurely ended the 2006... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Be brave, laddies ... may ye shop well Nov 11, 2007
All guys need, basically, is a pickup, a sports car, a rod and reel, a shotgun, the latest Big Bertha driver, a leather chair, some heavy rocks glasses, which make the ice sound like hope, and a big hairy dog. And the realization that they only have to shop two days a year, Christmas and her birthday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Third time's a charm Oct 11, 2007
"Most people would be happy to get just one. It's amazing." Missling, the retired president of Sterling Bank in Chetek, hit his ace with a Calloway Big Bertha seven-wood. Witnessing the special event were fellow golfers Floyd Van Natta and Jon Yamada. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Big Government is the Enemy of Freedom Sep 23, 2007
We supersize our meals, our TV sets and even our golf clubs (Big Bertha has revolutionized the game of many a duffer) ... We supersize our meals, our TV sets and even our golf clubs (Big Bertha has revolutionized the game of many a duffer). (Townhall.com)
Growing gigantic gourds Sep 5, 2007
Wednesday 5 September, 2007. By: Melissa Turner, News Editor. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Isner undaunted by tall task Aug 31, 2007
Then he decided to go to Washington, to lobby for himself with a serve they called "Big Bertha" back at the University of Georgia. He nearly devastated the town with 144 aces, won five straight decisive-set tiebreakers, and shook up Andy Roddick, though losing the final. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Isner starts against No. 26 Nieminem at U.S. Open Aug 27, 2007
" Isner entered the summer with a ranking that hovered near 900 in the world, but improved more than 700 spots over the past few months. His best result was in the Legg Mason Classic in Washington in July, when he defeated several veterans before losing in the final to Andy Roddick. Nicknamed "Big Bertha," by former Georgia coach Dan Magill, Isner proved it by serving 144 aces during the week - the most in a non-grand slam since the tour starting keeping statistics in 1991. Along the way, Isner... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Best late-night dining spot? Aug 23, 2007
I like the chile and Big Bertha burger at the Vinings Grill, also, just off the E/W Connector and South Cobb in Smyrna. Commenting is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Austin Shows A Different Side Aug 14, 2007
The maker of Big Bertha and Steelhead brand clubs is seeking monetary damages and an order that all the infringing TaylorMade products be destroyed. The company also wants an order permanently blocking TaylorMade from using the disputed technology. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Woman hid rare tumor behind hair for years Aug 9, 2007
Few of her customers ever knew what the 59-year-old was hiding beneath her long blonde hair: a 12-inch tumor she named Big Bertha. Try to embrace the tumor and live with it, because that s what I was doing, Hill said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Sharp Electronics tees up new nationwide golf promotion Jul 19, 2007
The winner, along with each of the three friends they invited, will receive a package consisting of a Sharp AQUOS 46" full HD 1080p LCD TV, flights to Toronto, one round of golf at Glen Abbey, one round of golf at Blue Springs and two nights accommodations in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In addition, each member of the Ultimate Foursome will also receive a Callaway Golf Big Bertha 460 Driver, a set of Big Bertha Irons and a Big Bertha Cart Bag. To round out this dream golf package, the winners will... (Canada Newswire)
Book Review: 'Water for Elephants' Jul 12, 2007
Ringling Brothers is nicknamed "Big Bertha," performers are "kinkers" and members of the audience are always "rubes." When an aged Jacob observes a contemporary circus, he sees children carrying blinking toys: "Bet their parents paid an arm and a leg for them, too. Some things never change. Rubes are still rubes, and you can still tell the performers from the workers.". The troupe crisscrosses the country cannibalizing acts that have gone bankrupt in the Depression-era economy. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Sitting Duck: Pronger suspended again Jun 4, 2007
It's far less of a penalty -- as it should be -- than the one Campbell tagged Kyle McLaren with in 2002 when the then-Bruins defenseman played the part of Big Bertha driver to the head of Canadiens forward Richard Zednik in Game 4 of a first-round playoff series. Zednik, KO'd for five minutes, sustained a fractured nose, bruised throat, and facial cuts. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
UGA's Isner reaches tennis title match May 28, 2007
Former Georgia coach Dan Magill calls that one "Big Bertha.". "It" is John Isner's serve, and the Georgia senior has ridden it into the NCAA men's singles final. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Remanufacturing athletes May 25, 2007
Those who oppose Pistorius compare his Cheetahs to "techno-doping." But it is also true that technology has been used to enhance performance since the first runner put on a shoe and this duffer put Big Bertha in her golf bag. Training has reached a level of technical sophistication unheard of when Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile. (Boston Globe)
Jockeys riding high with a fortune at their fingertips May 25, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Max PresnellMay 25, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sharp Electronics helps dad get into the swing of things for Father's Day May 25, 2007
With the purchase of any 46" or larger Sharp AQUOS LCD TV, customers will receive, at no extra charge, a customized Callaway Golf Big Bertha Driver, with a retail value of almost $400. "Callaway Golf is an advanced, tier-one company that is on the leading edge of technology," said Chris Matto, Marketing Manager, Consumer Electronics, Sharp Electronics of Canada. "We are pleased to be partnering with another technologically-advanced manufacturer on this exciting promotion ... "What better way to... (Canada Newswire)
Gerry Dulac's Lipouts May 10, 2007
Another driver, Callaway's Big Bertha 460 HT, is deemed non-conforming by the United States Golf Association because the club exceeds the limit for spring-like effect: Couple more incidents like this and golf will have more illegal drivers than NASCAR.. A Tennessee woman, upset with drunken golfers urinating on the course near her backyard, videotapes the detractors and gives the film to local TV stations: You won't see Peter Kostis analyzing any of that swing footage. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Shelpman betting she can win in Vegas May 4, 2007
30-day news archives. "Takes it seriously Although she has won some scrambles with the men, her best golf score is 9-over-par 81 at Suntree."I work about 60 hours a week and play golf about 6 -- you see the problem, don't you. (Florida Today)
Callaway Golf Sliced Into Market Hazard, But Bagged A Major Mar 17, 2007
Callaway had recently introduced its new line of Big Bertha golf clubs that gave players more distance and control over their shots and helped popularize the sport. And its bottom line was booming. (Investors Business Daily)
Man Law: Never let your boy sing alone Feb 27, 2007
Scanning the apartment for ideas, the shimmer of my 41-degree Callaway Big Bertha 9-iron screamed out to me in a language that I could understand. Use me. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Callaway closes gap on losses Feb 9, 2007
Callaway, which revolutionized the golf club business with the introduction of the Big Bertha driver in 1991, has struggled in recent years with lackluster sales and management turmoil. It was a year of much progress, Fellows said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
New Golf Equipment Feb 3, 2007
The first is not a club at all, but if it lives up to True Temper's hype, it will change the game almost as much as Callaway's 1990 introduction of Big Bertha. Grafalloy, the graphite-shaft subsidiary of industry leader True Temper, rolled out the Epic Shaft. (Suite101.com)
Cut corners? Square driver may be shape of things to come Jan 25, 2007
Callaway, which led the titanium revolution with the Great Big Bertha driver in the early 1990s, will introduce the FT-i, a square driver made of metal and carbon composite. Titleist, one of the industry's more traditional companies, will showcase the 907D1, nicknamed "The Tooth" because it's shaped like a triangle. (USA Today -- Sports)
Drivers shape up for new year Jan 11, 2007
Clubmakers turn to geometry to help boost performance. John DavisThe Arizona RepublicJan. (AZCentral -- Sports)
