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Video: Holly Sonders inks endorsement deal with Cobra-Puma Golf

Published

13 years ago

Jan 30, 2013

Viewers of The Golf Channel’s “The Morning Drive” and “Playing Lessons from the Pros” may notice that something is different with co-host Holly Sonders.

Sonders has signed a deal with Cobra-Puma Golf, and will be dressed in Puma clothing and use Cobra equipment for her shows.

“(Puma is) really taking clothing to the next level,” Sonders said. “They are really fashion-forward, that’s their main thing. When you think of Puma, you think of loud colors and cool.”

Sonders said she will be wearing a lot of hot pink, golf dresses and a sequin Puma logo, something she hopes will become her identifying characteristic.

“It’s outfit-by-outfit now, but like I said, I want my thing to be the sequins,” she said.

Check out our exclusive video interview with Sonders below:

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Sonders’ “Playing Lessons from the Pros” show returns with new episodes next month. She said Rickie Fowler, Natalie Gulbis, Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell have already shot episodes for the new season.

Morning Drive airs weekdays at 7 a.m. EST, while Playing Lessons starts its new season Feb. 5 at 11:30 a.m.

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33 Comments

Gibby

Feb 12, 2013 at 9:59 am

Why is this a story? She is only 26 but looks 40. She has that used up & thrown away look to her.

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- [email protected]
  
  Feb 13, 2013 at 8:15 pm
  
  Gibby – like to see your g’friend – suspect you would be lucky to approach her.
  
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DesertPlayer

Feb 11, 2013 at 11:10 pm

Why? She doesn’t play for a living.

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Danny Hill

Feb 7, 2013 at 12:15 pm

how many times does he go within an inch of touching her chest…

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VerMike

Feb 6, 2013 at 12:33 pm

She is a 4 hcp…not just good looking.

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GMatt

Feb 1, 2013 at 12:14 pm

again who cares….

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tommyboy

Jan 31, 2013 at 10:39 pm

Lauren Thompson-give me a break. Used to cover WWF wrestling. In case you didn’t notice, doesn’t even play golf!

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- GMatt
  
  Feb 1, 2013 at 12:16 pm
  
  so? not that I’d kick either one of them outta the sack for eating sardines but Lauren Thompson hands down
  
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Ron

Jan 31, 2013 at 8:32 pm

I’m really tired of Holly Sanders. Too old, not that good looking. So now the morning GC is going to be a fashion show? The new format – Morning Show, etc – is a big waste.

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- Kyle
  
  Feb 8, 2013 at 11:59 am
  
  She’s only 26. I’d like to see your wife/girlfriend if Holly’s “not that good looking”.
  
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  - Nick
    
    Mar 6, 2014 at 7:18 am
    
    agree… just too much of her on GC…. can’t watch it anymore….
    
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Brian

Jan 31, 2013 at 7:28 pm

Way to much make up, she’s got a pretty mane though! Looks like silver charm with those chompers!

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Andrew Mill

Jan 31, 2013 at 12:45 pm

who cares

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Rem

Jan 31, 2013 at 12:12 pm

Greg Moore: “Holly first of all it’s always a pleasure to see you..”. Yes. Yes it is.

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Joey5Picks

Jan 31, 2013 at 11:17 am

So now Golf Channel “talent” is becoming shills for equipment companies? We can now expect her to mention how “Rickie Fowler got up and down from the bunker, using his Cobra sand wedge and looking colorful in his orange Puma outfit, on his way to a top-15 finish. Oh, and Tiger Woods won by 8.”

She does seem to wear way too much make up.

+1 for Lauren Thompson.

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Dale

Jan 31, 2013 at 9:45 am

What do you expect from a woman who shacks up with Erik Kuselias. Give me Lauren Thompson any day of the week. She is a true professional. Its funny how equipment companies are now throwing money at people that play golf for entertainment.

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Phil

Jan 31, 2013 at 9:14 am

Nothing that a lit’l silicone, Botox and severe cover-up by Covergirl can’t fix!I know what she really looks and acts like, it’s not what you see on TV & Pic’s…!

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Scott

Jan 31, 2013 at 9:04 am

Is anyone else tired of hearing about Holly. Who cares

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Randall

Jan 30, 2013 at 6:46 pm

At least the bright, obnoxious colors of puma will match her bright, obnoxious makeup that she uses to cover her true face

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Josh

Jan 30, 2013 at 6:07 pm

And you need to PROOFREAD YOUR comments.

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- bp29
  
  Jan 31, 2013 at 9:00 am
  
  This made my day!
  
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- Somaplr
  
  Jan 31, 2013 at 10:47 am
  
  It was a joke chief
  
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DWilliams

Jan 30, 2013 at 5:36 pm

She’s not even good looking

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- Kccheadpro
  
  Jan 30, 2013 at 10:54 pm
  
  You gotta be kidding me!
  
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- Kccheadpro
  
  Jan 30, 2013 at 10:56 pm
  
  Holly has got it going on, I can’t believe their are males out there that don’t see it.
  
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  - Billy
    
    Jan 31, 2013 at 12:03 pm
    
    there
    
    lmao
    
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- LStevens
  
  Jan 31, 2013 at 3:58 pm
  
  You must not watch Golf Channel. This gal is F-I-N-E and she loves golf. She may be the perfect woman. Even if she’s not, she is perfectly F-I-N-E.
  
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Somaplr

Jan 30, 2013 at 5:19 pm

Dang you all need to proof read you’re articles

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- J
  
  Jan 31, 2013 at 9:52 am
  
  *Your
  
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  - Somaplr
    
    Jan 31, 2013 at 10:46 am
    
    It was a tongue and cheek comment playa…sarcasm
    
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    - lol
      
      Feb 1, 2013 at 3:38 am
      
      Again? You mean “tongue-in-cheek”.
      
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TaylorMade goes bigger with Spider ZT Max putter

Published

12 hours ago

Jun 4, 2026

Brian Knudson

In the zero-torque putter world the TaylorMade Spider ZT has carved out a great following of golfers who love it. So TaylorMade wanted to go bigger and it did, literally. This new Spider ZT Max features a larger body that is made from aluminum to allow for heavier steel and tungsten weights to move to the perimeter. Combining the weight distribution with the larger size increases stability and the putter will reduce twisting on toe or heel impacts.

TaylorMade kept the zero-torque design the same with a shaft that inserts right near the CG location and 34mm behind the face. Placing the shaft here keeps the putter balancing with the toe up, helping keep the face pointed towards the target throughout the stroke. Each shaft is bored into the head with a 2 degree forward shaft lean to help keep that toe-up design consistent.

A unique sole design is incorporated into the putter to work with the center shaft so the putter doesn’t rock when it is soled on the green. Engineers looked at many different angles and putting strokes to make sure that the putter sits square behind the ball so alignment is easier. While you don’t see the bright white True Path alignment feature on the top of the putter, it is there in milled form. Milled lines on the top of the putter are the exact same width of a golf ball in order to help create better center face contact. The Pure Roll insert on the face is made from a combination of Surlyn and aluminum for a soft but solid feel. Forty-five degree grooves provide immediate forward roll and consistent speed on shots that don’t find the center of the putter.

Golfers can get the new Spider ZT Max in standard length, counter balanced, and in a long model. Offering the putter in these options lets players who find an alternative putting stroke better an option to get a high MOI mallet. The standard length models with get the same KBS CT 120 steel shaft as the new Spider Tour Torched putters while the CB and Long putters will get a KBS Graphite shaft that is heavier (155g & 210g). A Super Stroke Off-Axis Tour 2.0 and a Super Stroke 3.0 17″ grip are stock on these Spider ZT Max putters.

Spider ZT Max Pricing

Standard: $449.99
Counter Balanced: $499.99
Long: $549.99

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TaylorMade launches Spider Tour Torched putters

Published

15 hours ago

Jun 4, 2026

Brian Knudson

TaylorMade has dominated the mallet putter market with their expansive Spider putter line over the last few years. From players on professional tours to us everyday players, you will see a lot of Spider putters in bags. For 2026 TaylorMade is updating the Spider line with the new Spider Torched series that features a new torched PVD finish and some new head shapes.

The first thing you will notice about the Spider Torched putters is the bronze color finish. This finish takes inspiration from Rory’s custom Spider that is heated with a torch to get a multi-color bronze finish. When you heat stainless steel to around 600°F to 900°F it will change to this bronze color in a process called temper color. This happens because very high temperatures cause the metal’s surface to react with oxygen in the air, creating a thin transparent layer that gradually becomes thicker over time. Instead of using the time-consuming torching process, TaylorMade went with a more durable PVD finish to get a similar look.

Rory’s TaylorMade Spider Tour X

With the new launch we get the familiar Spider Tour head shapes that we know and love with the Spider Tour and Spider Tour X. Both are offered with different hosels as well to give looks that golfers will love and influence the toe hang of the putters for fitting different putting strokes. It doesn’t stop there as TaylorMade is also giving us the new Spider Tour V and Spider Tour F shapes that offer a different look and alignment at address. All of the heads stay true to being a Spider by their high MOI design for stability and forgiveness. A sole plate with updated graphics moves weight away from the center of the club head and out to the perimeter.

“The Spider Tour putter family represents the very best of what we do at TaylorMade. Nearlytwo decades of engineering, refinement and Tour feedback have gone into building thisfamily—and this new finish brings a level of visual sophistication that matches theperformance underneath it. These are putters that belong in the hands of the best players inthe world, and they’re proving it every week.”–Andrew Oldknow, Senior DirectorProductCategory and Design

More Photos of the TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Putters

For lining up the putter we see the tried and true True Path alignment that TaylorMade has been using on Spiders for what feels like forever. This high contrast line makes it faster and easier to get the putter pointed towards your target for more accuracy. You can also see the legendary Pure Roll insert that is made from white TPU for a softer feel. Each insert contains horizontal 45 degree grooves that put more forward roll on the ball and reduce hopping and skidding. Behind the insert is a Hybrar Echo Dampener that will reduce unwanted vibrations for a softer feel and sound at impact. On the sole TaylorMade kept the TSS weights so that you can dial in the head weight in order to get the perfect feel out of your Spider Tour Torched.

Spider Tour

Spider Tour F

Spider Tour V

Spider Tour X

Spider Tour Counter Balanced

More Photos of the TaylorMade Spider Tour Torched Putters

All of the new Spider Torched putters are offered with a premium KBS CT 120 putter shaft that features a gloss black finish. This upgraded shaft features a stiffer feel and low toque for added stability and consistency. The stock grip is a Super Stroke Pistol 1.0 while the counter balanced models get a Super Stroke 2.0 XL grip that is longer, 13.75″, in order to grip it further down easily. A new brown head cover has a leather texture and looks really good with the brown and light blue accents on it.