Just4Golf Knitted Head Covers Review

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, May 28th, 2014
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: golf head cover

Father’s Day alert…

For a few rounds I’ve been testing the Just4Golf.com Knitted Headcovers. Normally I’m not a fan of knitted head covers because the ones I’ve tried in the past lose their elasticity and become shabby and saggy, not staying on the club. These have stayed in good condition however, and are like new after some heavy testing.

Models

Just4Golf’s knitted covers are sized from hybrids to fairways to drivers. There are also blade and mallet putter models. The putter covers come in rubber/plastic materials, but match the knitted versions.

Styles/Colors

Just4Golf makes many styles and colors in their knitted head cover line. The styles pictured I really like. They’re red and black (much better than blue… a college football thing). The pattern is a nice Scottish style, reminding me of my 2nd home in St. Andrews. There are 10 “collections” of styles. Within each collection are multiple variations. There are 100’s of possibilities.

On The Course

These are fun head covers and they look sharp. The covers are easy to put on and take off. Except for the ball on top (see critiques), these covers are thin, light, and not bulky; great for walking golfers.

One great benefit to having these covers on my hybrid, 3-wood, and driver, is that jerks who steal clubs have no idea what is inside. Those three clubs alone in my set probably top $1,000.

Critiques

Often with knitted covers the “ball” on the top of the cover can be too big and bulky. Over time the cover begins to sag and not hold the weight of the ball. I’m not to that point yet, and hoping they stay as new. I could do without the big ball. It just makes things a little tough to deal with when getting clubs out, putting them in the trunk, or traveling. Perhaps a small ball would be better, or no ball at all.

Pricing

Prices are roughly between $17-$24 depending on the model and style.

Conclusion

The Just4Golf knitted head covers are a neat way of going old school. They’re stylish, durable, and fun to use on the course. These head covers would make great, and affordable Father’s Day golf gifts.

Top 51 Things Golf Can Do Without

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
Categories: Boneheads • Golf • Golf Media • Miscellaneous

I decided to post a top ten list of things golf could (should) do without. Similar to Skynet, the list became self-aware and started writing itself. I tried to pull the plug but it was too late. This list is sure to grow, but for now here are the top 51 things golf can do without. The list is numbered, but not ordered in priority.

“Trash9Network” – Here is a prime example of what golf can do without, complete with trashy content, bad photos, and even misspelling the word “caddie”

Equipment release cycles which make your brand new awesome longest-ever shiny $400 driver obsolete junk 10 minutes after you buy it
Cart paths
Morons in PGA Tour galleries who yell “you da man!”
Boneheads who yell “get in the hole!” on 497 yard par-4 tee shots
Idiots who yell “mashed potatoes”
Golf course wedding reception centers (see #7, #8)
Golf course weddings (see #6, #8)
Gigantic clubhouses which cost so much, courses have host weddings to pay for them (see #6, #7)
Golf bloggers who don’t use a spell checker (hope to hell I didn’t spell anything wrong in this piece..)
Golf bloggers/review sites who don’t know how to focus a camera (kudos for taking your own pictures though, see #40, #41)
Golf bloggers who don’t know the difference between “your” and “you’re” or “their/there/they’re”
Ex golf “journalists” who call their articles blogs because nobody read them when they were “articles”
Slow play
Publications who post photos of sluts to generate traffic and call it “golf lifestyle” (see #15, #31, #50)
Back9Network (see #24, #29, #30, #31, #50)
Changes to the rules of a great game which has lasted over 1400 years without Tiger Woods and without modern golf marketing (see #17)
15 inch golf holes
Over-watered Augusta-green golf courses
Watermarked photos of Kidd Rock
Websites/social networks whose sole fan base is there for to get free stuff (see #23)
Apparel scripts
Players who don’t repair their divots
Cheesy tour vans which are neither associated with a tour, or with a golf equipment manufacturer (see #20)
Reporters who report about Tiger Woods, even when Woods is not playing
Kenny G
George Lopez
Golfers who don’t fix their ball marks
Golf courses designed and built for the sole purpose of of selling real estate
More websites covering professional golf, recapping last week’s scores
Photos of hot tour wives and girlfriends/golf T&A (see #14, #15, #31, #50)
24/7 coverage of Lindsey Vonn, Amanda Dufner, Elin Nordegren, Paulina Gretzky (see #13, #14, #15, #28, #50)
More “how to fix your slice” instruction pieces. The first 48,892,103 didn’t work.
Grow the Game initiatives proposed and championed by those who have a vested financial interest in golf. (Thanks Kent from Twitter)
Recreational golfers reading a putt from 4 sides like $1M was riding on it. (Thanks Gary from Twitter)
More “what’s in the bag?” photos (especially those with watermarks)
Cheaters, also known as “sandbaggers”
On-course golf instruction (Thanks Neil Sagebiel via Google+)
More golf blogs
Golf review sites/blogs who write cookie cutter reviews based on press releases and not based on actual testing of the gear
Golf review sites/blogs that use stock PR images for their reviews (See # 10. Did they even have the gear in hand?)
Instagram (also known as instalame) filters on photos (see #10)
Chris Berman announcing golf – “Roger Chocolate-Maltbie” or “Woods is four beneath par” or “ground control to David Toms.” Please stop.
The question, “will Tiger Woods break Jack Nicklaus’s major championship record?” Stop now.
Dumb people who get hurt letting golfers tee up shots on their ass
Golfers who don’t rake bunkers after using them
Grouchy golf course marshals
Golf course marshals who spend 100% of their time looking for golf balls and not paying attention to the pace of play or helping golfers
Golf courses which sell you full retail green fees and let you find out the on the first green that the greens were just aerated, or that the course is in terrible condition
Golf plagiarism
Back9Network (see #15, #29, #30, #31, #50)
Websites or golf product manufacturers who spell “caddie” wrong (caddy) (see photo, #15, #50)

Feel free to comment in anything I might have missed. Just don’t put HOG on the list or I might move over to bowling.

Bonneville Golf Course Aerial Imagery

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, May 27th, 2014
Categories: Golf Courses • HOG World Tour • Site News
Tags: Golf Utah

Before Sunday’s morning round at Salt Lake City’s Bonneville Golf Course the skies were blue and there was very little wind. That meant an opportunity to get the drone out and do a quick flight before hitting the first tee.

It was a quick seven minute flight without much setup or analysis of lighting etc. I caught a couple of cool aerial photos (click photo below to see them) along with a decent video flyover of the 18th green (above). I’m building a big rig which will carry a much bigger and higher quality camera, so the videos and photos will soon be even better.

Bonneville Golf Course – Left to right: driving range, hole #1, hole #18, hole #10

Memorial Day 2014

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, May 26th, 2014
Categories: Golf Life • Life • Miscellaneous

Memorial Day here in the USA is a federal holiday for remembering those who have lost their lives serving in the country’s military. I have many golf pals who are veterans of different wars like Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. I’m glad those buddies are still around. I’ve lost a few golf pals too, veterans who eventually lost their lives as a result of lasting injuries from the wars they served in, and even from chemical warfare.

Because of my close connection with these great folks, days like this have quite a deep meaning to me. Because of the service of the fine members of our armed forces, we are able to live (and golf) in freedom here.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier – Washington, DC

I made a trip to Washington DC with my family recently. We had the opportunity while there to visit the World War II memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. All are very humbling and inspiring places.

To those who serve or served in our armed forces I say hats off. Cheers. Thanks. You have my gratitude. Lets play some golf. Next round is on me.

First Look: Kentwool KW Men’s Sport Socks

Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, May 25th, 2014
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Kentwool

Big money game coming up later this morning. Normally I wouldn’t take any chances with new gear but this is the best golf sock maker on this planet, Kentwool. Today’s sock script is their new Men’s Sport edition.

Kentwool KW Men’s Sport Socks

These are a little departure for Kentwool. Normally their socks are made from 100% wool. These are a combination of bamboo and wool. I’ve tried bamboo socks from other brands over the years and liked them. Bamboo is one of the most eco-friendly materials in the world.

Father’s Day is coming up soon. I’d definitely consider Kentwool socks for a great Father’s Day golf gift. I happen to be a father, so take the hint…

After sufficient golf rounds with these I’ll post a full review. Stay tuned.

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