When it comes to golfers, there’s a continuum running from those who commit to playing one brand and model of golf ball to those who put into play literally any ball they scoop out of a pond, stumble upon in the weeds, or spot in the woods. Me? Well, I’m somewhere in the middle. I’veContinue reading “You’ve got a lot of balls, Mister! (Can we see them?)”
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GolfLogix delivers Tour-quality data on your home course
When Bryson DeChambeau reaches into his back pocket for a fourth look at his yardage or green book, I want to drive a ProV1 straight through my TV screen. But then again, the guy did just dominate the U.S. Open, so all that information can’t hurt. In fact, it seems to help quite a bit.Continue reading “GolfLogix delivers Tour-quality data on your home course”
TPC Deere Run in Silvis Brings Tour Dreams to Life
TPC stands for “Tournament Players Club.” The TPC network spans North America, and includes some courses in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia. Over half of them are private, many more are exclusive resort courses, and a handful have hosted PGA Tour events. TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois, is the long-time venue of theContinue reading “TPC Deere Run in Silvis Brings Tour Dreams to Life”
Wilson D7 Irons set pace in “players distance” category
There are a number of iron categories: “tour,” “player,” “game improvement,” “super game improvement.” Then of course there is the distinction between “forged” and “cast” irons. Another new category has gained steam and fans over the last few years: the “players distance” iron. The target audience for this category is low double-digit handicappers, and maybeContinue reading “Wilson D7 Irons set pace in “players distance” category”
Wilson Launch Pad Irons elevate the ball and your game
Golf is a lot harder than it looks on TV. Upon hearing of my affection for the game, a friend of mine told me that he had gone to a driving range just one time. I asked him why only once. He said, “I hit a large bucket of balls. Didn’t get one in theContinue reading “Wilson Launch Pad Irons elevate the ball and your game”
Cleveland Golf CBX Full-Face wedges are forgiving and consistent
Some amateur golfers are just afraid certain clubs. High on the list for most amateurs is the lob wedge. Visions of chunked and bladed shots skitter across the gyri and hide in the sulci of their brains as they address those delicate touch shots over bunkers to tucked pins. And then, well, sometimes that’s exactlyContinue reading “Cleveland Golf CBX Full-Face wedges are forgiving and consistent”
Sun Mountain 4.5 LS 14-Way Stand Bag
I don’t carry my clubs too often anymore—maybe just for a quick evening 9. I walk most of the time, though, using a push cart. So I’ve been looking for a golf bag that is light but spacious enough for me to stow all my extraneous gear—cigar holder, range finder, lots of extra souvenir ballContinue reading “Sun Mountain 4.5 LS 14-Way Stand Bag”
Sacks Parente Series 54LH Mallet Putter excels in design & performance
“Counter-weighting” has been a big trend over the past couple of decades, especially on putters. The idea behind weighted grips, weighted shafts, weighted plugs inserted into the top putter shaft, etc., is that distributing the weight more equally along the length of the putter promotes a one-piece take-away without extra hand and wrist movement. WhenContinue reading “Sacks Parente Series 54LH Mallet Putter excels in design & performance”
Get in the zone with the 2020 Cobra King SpeedZone Xtreme Driver
Press releases for Cobra’s SpeedZone drivers, new for 2020, tout six different performance “zones” which they claim are based on design features of the world’s best sports cars. I’m not totally sure what that is supposed to mean, but these zones are listed as Power Zone, Strength Zone, Light Zone, Low CG Zone, Aero Zone,Continue reading “Get in the zone with the 2020 Cobra King SpeedZone Xtreme Driver”
“The Old Man and the Green” – Father’s Day Golf Gifts for Dad’s Eternal Pursuit of Perfection
When I was a boy, my dad was always busy working. So busy that he didn’t have time for golf – had never even set foot on a course until he was well into his 70s, when he rode along in the cart with my daughter and me once. He said he really enjoyed that,Continue reading ““The Old Man and the Green” – Father’s Day Golf Gifts for Dad’s Eternal Pursuit of Perfection”
