Random Stuff You Find on the Golf Course – Lobster Edition

Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, July 12th, 2020
Categories: Boneheads • Miscellaneous
Tags: random

It has been awhile since I’ve had a post for the “Random Stuff You Find on the Golf Course” feature here, but it might be my favorite topic. I’ve found everything from porno DVD’s to snow shovels in trees to toothbrushes. Today’s edition is brought to you by local golf buddy Brian Pointelin.

Cue the B52’s song “Rock Lobster”

Above is a lobster Brian found just off the 18th fairway at Mountain View Golf Course. How did it get there? It may have walked from the nearest beach, only 688 miles. It may have been brought inland by a swallow. It would have to be a large swallow though. Perhaps it escaped from one of those “live” lobster cases in the fish section at the grocery store. That’s more likely. I wonder if this lobster sacrificed itself so the other lobsters that escaped with it could make it.

That’s the interesting thing about random stuff you find on the golf course. There has to be some story behind how and why it ended up where it did.

Tropical Bros Stars N Stripes Polo

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, July 7th, 2020
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Golf Life • Golf Lifestyle • Reviews
Tags: Tropical Bros

Man I tried to get this post out by the 4th of July a couple of days ago, but the new “every day” polos from Tropical Bros arrived just before the 4th. I wore the Stars N Stripes polo 2 out of 3 days over the 4th of July weekend and I was very happy with the fit, style, and performance. And it is soooo patriotic! Fantastic.

Stars N Stripes

This polo features moisture wicking, which helps keep the wearer cool and dry in the summer. I just did a big hike up and ski down here at Alta Ski Area while wearing the Stars N Stripes. It was over two miles to get to the last remaining skiable snow, and by the time I had made it to where this picture below was taken, I’d climbed over 2,000 vertical feet as well. In other words, it was a strenuous climb. But I was nice and cool and dry with my Tropical Bros polo. I’m not sure this is what “Tropical” Bros had in mind, but I’m about obscure and challenging activities along with golf.

I did make a few swings in the Stars N Stripes. Super comfortable. The soft fabric moves with the swing and doesn’t bind or stretch restrict the body contortions of the swing. And when I swing, it is pretty contorted.

Features

The Stars N Stripes is made from a very durable poly spandex fabric. As mentioned, the fabric helps pull moisture away from the wearer. These types of fabric are a dream to maintain as opposed to old school crappy cotton. Polys and spandex almost never wrinkle. They can be worn right out of the dryer. Oh, and the polo can be washed and dried in a dryer. No worries about, ahem, shrinkage.

Sizes

To accommodate even the largest of customers, sizes range from small to triple-extra-large.

Final Thoughts

This is one super comfortable and light polo. There are so many great places this one will come in handy from the golf course to the beach, to even the ski slopes. Show your patriotism and snag a Stars N Stripes. You’ll be thrilled with the purchase.

First Look: Duke Cannon Products

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, July 6th, 2020
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Golf Life • Miscellaneous
Tags: Duke Cannon

I watched that hot Neflix movie 365 Days. I needed a cold shower after that. Now I have one, in a bag. In for review are some nice looking self care products from Duke Cannon, including cold shower face and body wipes.

We are in full summer here in the northern Utah desert. The air is so dry and temperatures so hot. I could really use some cool-down wipes on the course, after a bike ride or hike, or just walking the dog. I’ll be putting this in the life bag immediately.

The lovely bride will be commandeering the bloody knuckles. She’s a former fighter and current workout fiend and has very rough hands from all the weight lifting. Her knuckles are in fact bloody sometimes.

We will have an arm wrestle to see who gets to use the Cannon Balm lip balm, but I’m afraid I’ll lose that battle.

Stay tuned for the full evaluation soon!

First Look: Quantix Golf F35 & F18 Golf Balls

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
Categories: Golf Balls • Golf Equipment • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Golf Balls • Quantix Golf

The golf industry needs more golf ball manufacturers, right? Well here you go. Check out Quantix Golf. Today we are introducing two models, the F18 and F35 models.

F35 Control

The F35 Control ball features the following:

3-layer construction
Proprietary high-energy core
HPF inner cover which helps increase spin and distance
Cover made of a proprietary ionomer blend
332 dimple pattern for flight stability and control
Best for mid to high swing speeds

F18 Tour

When a ball is a “tour” model it typically means the ball has PGA Tour player specs, like a Urethane cover. So the F18 Tour is suitable for lower handicap players or players who are looking for “tour” style performance.

The F18 Tour model features:

3-layer construction
Urethane cover for soft feel and high spin/control in short game
Low driver spin
Tour trajectory
Optimized for medium-high/high swing speeds

Stay Tuned

I’ll be putting the F35 and F18 into play this summer as my shoulder seems to be getting close to ready to play, following shoulder surgery. I’ll post my review as soon as I’m able to hit some balls and play some golf!

2020 Golf Pride MCC Teams Hybrid Grips – Which Color is Your Team?

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Father's Day • Father's Day Golf Gift • Golf Grip • Golf Grips • Golf Pride

The Golf Pride MCC grip is the #1 hybrid grip on tour. These grips are a hybrid rubber/cord grip which combines the best performance characteristics of each material. Here’s the whole color spectrum, representing color schemes for most sports teams.

The upper hand area of the grip is brushed cotton cord and the the lower part of the grip is a high performance rubber material. The cord portion naturally gives the player a solid grip and control in all weather conditions while the rubber portion provides feel and responsiveness.

Summary

All weather control – cord style wicks away moisture to help prevent slipping.

Max surface texture – “Pebbled” texture increases surface area, increasing control of the club.

Firm feel – Grip provides firm, responsive feel and a high level of feedback. “Feedback” is the vibration and audible sound translated from the club to the golfer.

Team Colors

After careful analysis my team color is the red and black grip, just right of center. This matches well the Utah Utes crimson red.

Which color matches your team?

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