Swung a Golf Club For The First Time Since November 2018

Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, April 25th, 2020
Categories: Miscellaneous
Tags: Frozen Shoulder • Shoulder Surgery

Shoulder Report – 14.5 Months Since Surgery

I got a couple of clubs out of the garage today and swung away at the front lawn. Connected with a few dandelions. The backswing is fine. The finish apparently won’t be there. No club head speed. I took about 15-20 swings. Now the shoulder is very sore and angry. It’s going to take a long time to get back.

I tried a few swings with my New Level irons and a few with my Cobra King F8 driver. I was really starting to dial those in back in late 2018.

I remember I had just found the “holy grail” setting on the adjustable driver. I’m sure that’s all changed now.

And who knows about the shafts now. If my swing speed is slower all my shafts might be wrong.

First Look: Galway Bay All-Weather Jacket

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Galway Bay Apparel

I have a bit of an apparel problem. I’ve dropped over 40 pounds in the last year. So 90% of my amazing golf apparel no longer fits me anymore. I’ve got some awesome outerwear that feels like I just put on a car cover. I’m on my way to resolving this problem with a properly sized Galway Bay Apparel All-Weather Jacket! Check it out.

This jacket features “Hydro-Flex 32 fabric.” According to Galway Bay this material is the most breathable waterproof technology in the industry. The material is strong but designed to flex and move with the golfer. Nothing quite as irritating as apparel that binds, pulls, and restricts the golf swing.

Other features include waterproof sealed seams. waterproof zippers, quiet fabric, and light weight.

Testing Soon

Let it rain. It’s April. Let’s have some April showers so I can begin my on-course testing.

Stay tuned for my full review, and watch for the first look of the Galway Bay Apparel all-weather unlined pants coming up shortly.

Let’s Shank This Virus!

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Coronavirus

Thanks to Carl at Carl’s Golfland for the inspirational golf t-shirt! Until we can play golf and shake hands again, let’s #ShankThisVirus!

First Look: ParForm CBD Topical

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, April 8th, 2020
Categories: Golf Fitness • Golf For Women • Miscellaneous
Tags: CBD • ParForm

I’m starting to test out the 2nd CBD product reviewed here at Hooked on Golf Blog. Yesterday was my first application of ParForm CBD Topical Salve, on a right knee that got very angry with me after my latest backcountry skiing session this past weekend.

ParForm

ParForm is a golf specific training and nutrition company which offers nutrition bars, protein mixes, instruction, training, and now golf-specific CBD products.

CBD Topical Salve

The topical salve comes in a 1oz package containing 250mg of CBD. There is no THC (the chemical part of the pot plant that gets you high, and helps you fail drug tests).

I’m now hitting that pesky knee with it and hoping the CBD does what it is supposed to, so I can get back out to my many physical activities. I’ll post my findings in a few weeks when I’ve had enough time to formulate a clear conclusion.

Racing Drone – Holes 4 & 5 at River Oaks

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, March 31st, 2020
Categories: Golf Courses • Golf Videos
Tags: Aerial Video • Drones • Golf Aerial Photography • Utah Golf

When I’m not golfing, skiing, or blogging, I’m building drones. I must have about 15 of them now, in varying sizes. The rage these days is “racing” drones, which are moderately small and very fast/nimble. I’ve built several, one which I used for the video below, two laps around the 4th and 5th holes at my home course, which is now closed because of the Coronavirus.

I was ripping pretty damn fast on these two racing drone laps. Hole 4 is a longish par-4 and 5 is a par-5. Just takes a few seconds to fly each hole. Winter is coming to a close and the course hasn’t started spring growth yet, which makes some of the terrain look interesting.