The European Tour touched down in Africa again this week - North Africa this time - for the Trophee Hassan II at the Golf du Palais Royal in Agadir, Morocco.

Many of the players list this venue as one of their favourites on the European Tour schedule and with its inspiring design and fabulous condition, it is easy to see why. The course itself, at 6844 yards for a par 72, is not overly long and should yield some low scoring.

This week saw some returns to action - Titleist staffer Peter Uihlein, the former world amateur #1, was back after a break and trip back home to the US and Pro V1 loyalist Jamie Donaldson returned after the birth of his son Max last week. Congratulations to Jamie and his wife from all at Titleist.

As we write, the start of the second round has been delayed due to high winds. However, yesterday's opening round saw some strong performances from Titleist ambassadors and ball loyalists alike - mixing it up near the top of the leaderboard are staffers Phillip Price, Ken Ferrie and Matteo Manassero as well as Titleist ball loyalists including Alejandro Canizares, Richard McEvoy, Anthony Wall and Keith Horne.

Let's hope they get out to start round 2 soon to avoid a repeat of the shortened Qatar Masters earlier this season!

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A look across the immaculate putting green and practice range at the stunning Royal course - not many ranges with a lake in the middle!

With spring upon us and golfers around the the UK and Ireland gearing up for another season, we're excited to announce a special offer for our Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x loyalists.

To say thank you for trusting your game to Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls, we are currently offering golfers one (1) dozen free with the purchase of three (3) dozen or more personalised Pro V1 or Pro V1x golf balls.

Not only that, golfers that take part in this promotion also have the opportunity to personalise their Pro V1 or Pro V1x orders:

Free personalisation (Imprint only; logos not available under this promotion).

• Create a unique message imprinted on the golf ball in up to three lines (maximum 17 characters per line) of block text.
• Personalisation must be the same imprint and ink colour. Available ink colours: Black or red.
• Available in both low numbers (1 to 4) and high numbers (5 to 8).
• All dozens must be the same ball type (Pro V1 or Pro V1x).

Orders can be placed by visiting any authorised Titleist golf ball retailer. To locate an authorised dealer in your area, please visit our golf shop locator at this link.

This promotion runs from March 26 to April 20, 2012.

Terms and conditions: 1. Programme will run from 26/3/12 to 20/4/12. 2. Pro V1 or Pro V1x only. 3. Red or black ink only, no mixed colours in individual orders. 4. All personalisation will be in Helvetica bold. 5. Upper Case only. 6. Lead time 10 working days. 7. All golf balls to be personalised only, same message on all golf balls. 8. Single pole only. 9. Maximun of 1 dozen free per customer irrespective of total amount ordered.

It was another landmark weekend for Titleist golf ball players around the world's major tours, headlined by a 1-2-3 finish at The Open de Andalucia.

The 2012 Open de Andalucia champion Julien Quesne

Pro V1x loyalist Julien Quesne fired a final round 8-under 64 - matching the course record at Aloha GC - to record his first European Tour victory and capture the Open de Andalucia title.

Julien celebrates in traditional French style with Titleist staffer Thomas Levet and fellow Pro V1x loyalist Gregory Havret

Graduating from last season's Challenge Tour, the 31 year old from Le Mans in France birdied four of the last five holes to finish at 17-under for a two shot victory over Titleist brand ambassador Matteo Manassero.

A fist pump as another putt sinks for Matteo

Manny (Pro V1x, 910 D2 driver, 909H, AP2 irons, Vokey Spin Milled sand and lob wedges and Scotty Cameron Laguna 1.5 putter) finished a further shot ahead of fellow Pro V1x loyalist Eduardo De La Riva, who completed the 1-2-3 finish for Titleist ball players.

Pro V1x loyalist Eduardo De La Riva against a stunning backdrop at the Open de Andalucia

Titleist was the overwhelming ball of choice at the Open de Andalucia with 90 players, compared to 23 for the nearest competitor.

At the Transitions Championship on the PGA Tour, Pro V1x loyalist Luke Donald moved back to #1 in the Official World Golf Rankings after capturing the title in Florida in a four-man playoff.

World #1 Luke Donald with the Transitions Championship trophy

Donald's 6-foot birdie putt on the first extra hole was enough to see of the other challengers including Pro V1 loaylist Robert Garrigus. It also brought him his fifth PGA Tour title evening up the number of wins he has had on the European Tour.

Pro V1x loyalist Luke celebrates the winning playoff putt

Elsewhere, at the RR Donnelley LPGGA Founders Cup, Pro V1x loyalist Yani Tseng made five birdies on the back nine en route to capturing her second title in four events. Yani's 18-under 270 total was enough for a one-shot victory over fellow Pro V1x loyalist Na Yeon Choi and one other.

Of the 13 players who tied for 10th place or better at the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup, 10 trusted a Titleist golf ball for their success.

It also took a playoff to decide the Handa Faldo Cambodian Classic on the Asian Tour, as Pro V1x loyalists David Lipsky and Elmer Salvador both finished at 15-under for the tournament. And it was Lipsky, winner of the Asian Tour Q-School in January, who edged the playoff by chipping in for birdie at the first extra hole.