Great Father’s Day Golf Gifts Over $50
I recently posted an article for those of you shopping for Father’s Day with a budget of $50 or less, Great Father’s Day Golf Gifts Under $50. Today’s Father’s Day gift guide is for those with a larger budget, $50 and up. What’s the limit? Let’s find out. In my gift guide I will include products I’ve reviewed here at Hooked On Golf Blog and a link to the original review so you can get some detailed information and product links.
Ecco Tour Hybrid Wingtip Golf Shoes – $190
The Ecco Tour Hybrid combines classy traditional wingtip dress shoe design with a hybrid golf/street sole. You can wear these beauties to work or the golf course. Ecco is famous for great performance and high comfort and the Tour Hybrid Wingtip meets that expectation.
Ecco Tour Hybrid Wingtip Golf Shoe Review
FootJoy M:Project Golf Shoes – $145
Not just one shoe recommendation in this article. Equal opportunity blogging here. I’ve been digging the light weight and high performance of the FootJoy M:Project golf shoes. These are a departure for my pals at the normally conservative FootJoy, and a good one. My M:Projects are quite possibly the most comfortable FootJoys I own and likely my primary choice for the hard ground in St. Andrews next month.
FootJoy M:Project Golf Shoe Review
Rukk Net – Portable Golf Practice Net – $199
I had this net setup in my basement over the winter and it really gave me a great way to keep the golf swing somewhat loose during those long winter months. Now that the weather is warmer, I have the net setup in my back yard. Sometimes I secretly wish the net would fail and my errant practice ball would find the cranium of the neighbor lady’s yelping poodle. I can dream. The Rukk Net is super solid and can handle shots from every club in the bag, but I wouldn’t recommend putting into it. Setup and teardown is a breeze, just a few seconds.
Ecco Leather Golf Belts – $100
Ecco is widely known for the superb leather they use to make their fine shoes. They own their own tanneries. That same fine leather is now available in these super stylish leather golf belts which come in three colors. I have a white and brown one. They’re fantastic.
Cobra Golf – Amp Cell Driver – $299
I’m not necessarily into matching my golf clubs with my apparel. I AM into crushing my driver long distances and hitting about 80% of my fairways. That’s exactly what I’m doing with the Amp Cell Driver by Cobra Golf. This is a very sharp looking adjustable driver which comes in four colors. I chose red and it is a beauty. It is also a beauty when I outdrive my friends opponents…
Miura New Wedge Series – $$$$$
I didn’t want to even hit this wedge for fear of putting a scratch or ding in it. I almost just mounted it on the wall in my office here at HOG World Headquarters. This club is a thing of beauty only surpassed by the incredible feel and performance it produces. Miura’s clubs are not for those on a limited budget. If you have to ask how much this club is, it is probably out of your budget range…
SkyCaddie Breeze Golf GPS
GPS technology is getting better and better, and less expensive. For you golfers who like to use GPS units, the SkyCaddie Breeze is a solid and inexpensive choice. The unit comes pre-loaded with 30,000 courses, tracks your scores/stats and measures club distances.
Sun Mountain Micro Cart – $199
This review is a little old but this cart still rules. The Sun Mountain Micro Cart is a 4-wheel golf push cart, “trolley” for those of you in the UK. The unit folds to a very small and manageable size for the trunk or the garage. Note: I have the new “sport” version of this cart and I’m in the process of reviewing it now. Stay tuned.
Sun Mountain Micro Cart Review
Golf At Black Mesa Golf Club, New Mexico – Affordable
For my final and grand Father’s Day golf gift idea I’m recommending you book dad (and me) a trip to New Mexico to play golf at my favorite course in the USA, Black Mesa Golf Club. There are two golf courses in the world which have made me consider moving to be close to them, the Old Course at St. Andrews and Black Mesa. It is THAT good.
Black Mesa Golf Club – Hole 15 – click to enlarge
Dad can stay in the Santa Claran Hotel in town, a nice new hotel built by the Santa Clara Pueblo.
Black Mesa Photo Gallery (322 images, until I go back and shoot more)
Golf on TV This Week
Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Categories: Champions Tour • European Tour • LPGA Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf
Categories: Champions Tour • European Tour • LPGA Tour • PGA Tour • Pro Golf
PGA Tour
FedEx St. Jude Classic
TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tennessee
TV
Thursday & Friday 3-6 p.m. Golf Channel
Saturday & Sunday 1-2:30 p.m. Golf Channel, 3-6 p.m. CBS
Notables in the field: Dustin Johnson, Charley Hoffman, Ian Poulter, John Daly, Tim Clark, Padraig Harrington, Gary Woodland.
Champions Tour
Regions Tradition (Major Championship)
Shoal Creek, Alabama
TV
Thursday & Friday 6:30-8:30 p.m. Golf Channel
Saturday & Sunday 7:30-9:30 p.m. Golf Channel
In the field: Tom Lehman, Bernhard Langer, John Cook, Craig Stadler, Kenny Perry, Fred Funk, Duffy Waldorf (who recently won on the PGA Tour), Jay Hass, Jay Don Blake.
LPGA Tour
Wegmans LPGA Championship
Locust Hill Country Club, Rochester, New York
TV
Thursday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon (tape delay) Golf Channel
Golf Book Review: An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course
I first have to apologize to my lovely lass (Scottish for lady/wife) for pretty much ignoring her a couple of nights ago. I only had about 30 pages left in my latest read An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course
An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course
I like how Oliver had several plots going at the same time during the book: The caddie life, the college life, family life, and love life. No matter what happened in any of those parts of his life and where they took Oliver, St. Andrews called him. I understand the call. Ever since going there the first time, it as been calling me to come back. I’ll be there in one month for a beautiful week. Can’t wait.
Without giving the story away, there are great moments and sad moments in the book. On no less than three occasions I had tears in my eyes, and not the Bill Murray Caddie Shack kind. Following Oliver’s birdie putt on 18 toward the end of the book I had to pause and gather myself before I could continue. Deep breaths…
Conclusion
Oliver’s story is a delightful account of a one person’s unique journey through a crucial developmental time in his life, spent at one of the most magical places on this planet, St. Andrews. The writing is brilliant (Scottish term) and the insights on the Old Course caddies are fantastic. I remember back in 2011 when I was walking with my caddie John Boyne (mentioned in the book) and a fellow caddie on another hole signaled to John by holding up his player’s golf club high in the air and waving it. Now I know what that means!
Great Father’s Day Golf Gifts Under $50
Father’s Day is coming up next week. Looking forward to defending the Father’s Day tournament championship with my dad at his club! Today I’m going to post some great Father’s Day golf gift ideas which all run less than $50. These are all products reviewed here on HookedOnGolfBlog.com previously. There will be links to the original review pages so you can get more details. And now…. the envelope please… drum roll…
Frogger Golf Cart Poncho
For years I’ve been putting the Frogger Golf BrushPro in my gift lists. This week I have a fresh Frogger product which is a great idea and very useful, the Frogger Golf Cart Poncho. This $50 golf cart rain cover is portable, light, and works great at keeping golfers dry in the rain.
Kentwool Tour Golf Socks
Bye bye cotton socks. You’ve all been replaced by the BEST golf sock on the planet bar none, Kentwool. Kentwools are made of wool yes. But they are not too hot and not itchy. They are the most comfortable and highest performing golf sock… EVER.
Home Striker Golf Ball Parachute
This one is a bit cheesy, but is is sorta fun. The Home Striker is a golf ball with a parachute on it. I knock mine around the back yard and secretly hope the parachute breaks and the ball finds the cranium of the neighbor lady’s yelping poodle.
Tin Cup Ball Marking Stencil
Here’s a fun one. Tin Cup makes many golf ball stencils. The Tin Cup is a metal half sphere with a logo, like your favorite college football team (Utah Utes), or pets, initials, bombs, skulls, etc. Marking is done with a sharpie.
Bridgestone Golf Balls
I’ve been digging the performance of the Bridgestone B330-S lately. That ball seems to be a great fit for my game. The Bridgestone line of golf balls has many different models to match every game style, from the 25 handicapper to the winner of the $10 million FedEx Cup last year, Brandt Snedeker.
An American Caddie in St. Andrews
I have yet to post my review of the book An American Caddie in St. Andrews: Growing Up, Girls, and Looping on the Old Course
Review coming soon…
Switch Belts
Switch Belts are rubber/plastic belts which come in 14 different colors of belt and buckle. Belts and buckles can be interchanged, producing 196 color combinations! When the belt gets dirty, throw it in the dishwasher with the dishes left over from last night’s lasagna dinner.
Golf Accessory Review: Golf Cart Poncho by Frogger Golf
Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Reviews
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear • Reviews
FedEx came to the door as I was just leaving for a golf tournament. I snagged the box and started packing up my rain gear for the tournament. It was a member guest at my home club and the forecast was for heavy rain. Umbrella, rain gear, golf bag cover.. all check. I had five minutes to kill before I left, so I decided I’d crack open the box and see what it was. Glad I did.
Inside the mystery box was a golf accessory that couldn’t have been timed better for my day, the Frogger Golf Cart Poncho! Unreal! How did the golf gods know I’d need a golf cart cover? Let’s take a closer look…
Golf Cart Poncho Overview
Golf Cart Poncho is not a typical cart cover. This unit is extremely lightweight. Unlike those extremely bulky and heavy canvas golf cart covers, the Poncho is light and small enough to fit into the apparel pocked of a medium or even smaller sized golf bag! I know because I fit it in my small carry bag with the 9″ club divider. That’s not a big bag.
Setup
Setting up this big canvas golf cart covers is a total pain. It is a two-man job. The canvas cart covers I’ve worked with in the past require that two bungee straps go under the cart. Of course they don’t reach and you have to throw it to your partner under the cart and hope he catches it. PITA.
Putting the Golf Cart Poncho on is far easier and doesn’t take two people like those bulky canvas golf cart covers. The rubber band/hooks can mount on the frame of the cart or around the roof supports or just about anywhere you can imagine.
On The Course
During my tournament we were hammered with rain. The poncho did a great job keeping us dry, despite the fact that it was a little small for the cart (see critiques and photo below). The cover shielded us on the front and the sides. There is no back so it doesn’t cover the back of the cart or the clubs.
Golf Cart Ponco in Action! Click to enlarge…
I used the Poncho a second time at another course a couple of weeks ago. This course is much more windy. There was rain and quite a bit of wind this time. The Poncho kept us dry but more importantly broke the wind.
The Poncho in it’s packed up glory… click to enlarge
Tear Down
Tearing down the Poncho is easy. Unhook the straps and stuff it into the bag. I’d recommend doing what I did though. It is likely that the Poncho is going to be wet. I don’t want to store the soaking unit in my car so it can bake in the heat and get stinky or rotten. So I opened it up when I got home and let it air-dry in the garage. The following day I stuffed it back in the bag for next time.
Critiques
My biggest critique with the Poncho is that it doesn’t fit the carts fully at both my home courses. It is about six inches short on all sides. Speaking with the director of golf at my club about this, he informed me that their Yamaha carts were “a little bigger” than average carts. The assistant pro at the other course confirmed the same and once again, Yamaha carts.
Conclusion
At under $50 bucks, the Golf Cart Poncho is a no-brainer. It is light, easy to install and keeps things dry which should be. It is NOT a canvas cover and shouldn’t be considered a replacement for one.
Related Links
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