Crazy rumor of the day: Justin Rose to Honma?

[grm24]

I heard that Honma was bought by TM. True?

 

No. The former CEO of TM, Mark King, was hired by Homna to be in charge. TM was purchased last year by a private equity firm. TM isn't buying anybody.

 

http://www.golfincmagazine.com/content/honma-golf-hires-former-taylormade-chief

[Golfjack]

Wouldn't mind Rose gaming Honma's. They actually have a decently strong portfolio. Driver maybe a little less heralded, but their TW line is geared towards guys who don't need the gold 5 star badges with super high COR.

[KrazyTrain18]

This rumor has started to grab my attention. I have a difficult time seeing Rose leaving TM when he's playing the most consistent golf in his career. Honma better be throwing some big money at him if this turns out to be true.

[Holy Moses]

This rumor has started to grab my attention. I have a difficult time seeing Rose leaving TM when he's playing the most consistent golf in his career. Honma better be throwing some big money at him if this turns out to be true.

 

TaylorMade is in a tough spot, but you have to look at the next 5-10 years and that money is better spent on Rahm and other younger players now that TaylorMade actually has to make good business decisions and can’t sign everyone.

[averysdad]

I’d think it would be a minimum club deal and I’m sure he can get essentially the same irons he has now with Honma branding. He’ll prob get to keep all those TM woods, the putter, and maybe even the ball. That dude hits it so pure he could probably break par with a 14 club package set.

[flushem]

go out to shops and try Honma drivers. You SHALL have the second thought. Ounce by ounce, yard by yard. Amazing clubs.

[KrazyTrain18]

This rumor has started to grab my attention. I have a difficult time seeing Rose leaving TM when he's playing the most consistent golf in his career. Honma better be throwing some big money at him if this turns out to be true.

 

TaylorMade is in a tough spot, but you have to look at the next 5-10 years and that money is better spent on Rahm and other younger players now that TaylorMade actually has to make good business decisions and can't sign everyone.

 

From a TMAG perspective it makes sense, I think Rose would be better off without an equipment deal if TM doesn't resign him.

[PhilWhitUK]

In his interview yesterday he was asked why he is not playing the next tournament and he said it is for reasons that will “be apparent next year”. Sounds to me like he might be getting some time in with new clubs.....

[Holy Moses]

In his interview yesterday he was asked why he is not playing the next tournament and he said it is for reasons that will “be apparent next year”. Sounds to me like he might be getting some time in with new clubs.....

 

So he’s not going to play the Hero World Challenge?

[PhilWhitUK]

The DP Tournament that ends the Race to Dubai. That is what I think he was asked about in the interview.

[Holy Moses]

The DP Tournament that ends the Race to Dubai. That is what I think he was asked about in the interview.

 

Ah. I love the tournament in South Africa, but the travel is crazy too.

[grm24]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/world-no-1-justin-rose-135500123.html

 

As for those new clubs, Rose will start 2019 playing irons made by the Japanese company Honma Golf, although he will still use TaylorMade's ball and woods.

[getair23]

“Where there's smoke, there's fire.”

[larciel]

wonder if he'll use blade or new 747vx

[flushem]

it now is official. no longer a rumor.

[dropkicked]

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/justin-rose-world-number-one-golf-european-tour-majors-sergio-garcia-honma-taylormade-video-a8618481.html

 

 

"As for those new clubs, Rose will start 2019 playing irons made by the Japanese company Honma Golf, although he will still use TaylorMade's ball and woods."

[Bimmer1]

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/justin-rose-to-leave-taylormade-expected-to-sign-with-honma?mbid=social_facebook

[Need4spd]

This is where I go for my golf news...

 

https://www.barstoolsports.com/boston/justin-rose-leaving-taylormade-for-honma-says-where-theres-smoke-theres-fire?_referrer=twitter&_branch_match_id=588839992961897697/

[flushem]

This is where I go for my golf news...

 

https://www.barstool...39992961897697/

 

by reading the article, I could see why it is called "barstool sports." I was one of the skeptics and the critics until I own one. Honma is darn good club maker. Of course, Honma will pay Rose lotta $$$. I am sure so has TM. Rose is KIng's trophy boy. We will witness Honma becoming a household name soon like many Asian companies.

[GolfChannel]

We knew Rose, now waiting to see if they land Casey and Molinari as well.

[flushem]

We knew Rose, now waiting to see if they land Casey and Molinari as well.

 

Casey won Valspar with Mizuno irons without contract. I see Casey going with Honma with enough $$$ on table. Molinari is another free agent.

 

There are many free agents now in tour. Carpe Diem.

[Holy Moses]

Brian Katrek gives the board a HT again. Very nice.

[bscinstnct]

Another piece in the

 

TW going

 

#1

 

Puzzle ; )

[larciel]

We knew Rose, now waiting to see if they land Casey and Molinari as well.

 

Casey won Valspar with Mizuno irons without contract. I see Casey going with Honma with enough $$$ on table. Molinari is another free agent.

 

There are many free agents now in tour. Carpe Diem.

 

IMO Honma Iron is better than Mizuno. Casey can do anything but I want Moli !!

[vanillafunk616]

“Where there's smoke, there's fire.”

 

Sounds ominous.

[Steele47]

I've been aware of Honma since probably around 2000 and have seen their irons in person a few times over the years but only models that were cavity backs and kinda bulky looking to me. Just looked at their site and gotta say their newer irons look fantastic.

[teejaywhy]

What is Honma? A new Korean car manufacturer?

[imakaveli]

We knew Rose, now waiting to see if they land Casey and Molinari as well.

 

Is there something going on about Molinari and Honma or just suppositions?

[flushem]

from this article, https://www.pgatour.com/long-form/2018/08/28/golf-clubs-equipment-free-agents-success.html

 

Here are the list of BIG Name (equipment) free agents that Honma can reach out to or already is dealing with:

• Brooks Koepka
  
• Patrick Reed
  
• Frank Molinari
  
• Paul Casey
  
• Tommy Fleetwood
  
• Kevin Chappell
  
• Jason Dufner
  
• Kevin Na
  

Please correct me if necessary.

[marmaduk]

I thought all the top talent like Els were going to Sexy-O clubs or is it pronounced XXOIOXXIOOOIXOOI ?