2018 Product of the Year – Golf Apparel – Galvin Green LARS Interface-1 Jacket

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Galvin Green

Happy New Year! But first, I have to post the final Hooked on Golf Blog Product of the Year Award. I caught a bug the last couple days of 2018 and it kept me from posting the final post of 2018, in 2018.

Let’s get right to the Product of the Year award in the Golf Apparel category. Golf apparel has really benefited from advancements in technology in the last 5-10 years. There are dozens of candidates for this award, from all the products which came in for review in 2017. Once again, the winner was clear; head and shoulders above the rest.

Drumroll please…

Galvin Green LARS Interface-1 Jacket

For the 2nd year in a row, Galvin Green has taken home the honors for the best apparel product of 2018 reviewed at Hooked on Golf Blog. This time it is the LARS Interface-1 short sleeve full-zip jacket. Here she is:

This jacket is a windproof, water repellant jacket which is terrific for all sorts of conditions from rain to wind, to that slight chill where long sleeves is too much. This jacket shines in windy conditions, and even has a draw string at the waist to help keep the wind out.

This jacket features such high performance, comfort, and style. It is tremendous.

Hats off to Galvin Green for doing what no other company has managed to do yet, win a HOG Product of the Year award two consecutive years. Check back at the end of 2019 and let’s see if they can make it three.

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2018 Product of the Year – Golf Accessories – ShotScope V2 GPS Watch with Automated Performance Tracking

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, December 31st, 2018
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Gear
Tags: Golf GPS Watch • Shot Scope V2

I get a ton of golf accessories in for review here at Hooked on Golf Blog. From apps to laser rangefinders to GPS’s, golf club stands, to cigar holders, I see it all. One accessory that stood out to me for 2018, and which wins the Product of the Year Award for Golf Accessories, is the ShotScope V2 GPS Watch with Automated Performance Tracking.

ShotScope V2

ShotScope V2 is a GPS watch with performance tracking. It tracks every major statistic a golfer would want to know. A few stats include driving distance, fairway percentage, greens in regulation, putts per hole, putts per greens in regulation, club distances, club tendencies, scoring, and more. It does all this while providing GPS yardages.

322 to the water hazard. No problem! Swing away.

ShotScope plots the shots and information in a great interface either in a browser or mobile device, and shows the golfer every shot plotted on top of a map.

Map of all my shots at Bonneville. User can zoom in to each hole and even closer.

With ShotScope V2, a golfer can see the strengths and weaknesses of his or her game. Knowing both can help the golfer know what to work on more, in terms of weaknesses. And it can help the golfer make better choices on the course, knowing his or her strengths.

Hats off to ShotScope and congratulations on winning this prestigious award!

2018 Product of the Year – Best Golf Course – Pacific Dunes

Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, December 29th, 2018
Categories: Golf • Golf Course Architecture • Golf Courses • Golf For Women
Tags: Bandon Dunes • Florida • Mexico • Oregon

The HOG Product of the Year for best golf course is a course which was featured/reviewed in the calendar year, and has never been played previously. This year there are some very good courses played on the HOG World Tour, so the winner is certainly the cream of the crop. Here is a list of the finalists for this year, including all of the courses from Bandon Dunes Golf Resort.

Bandon Dunes (Bandon Dunes Resort)
Pacific Dunes (Bandon Dunes Resort)
Old Macdonald (Bandon Dunes Resort)
Bandon Trails (Bandon Dunes Resort)
Bandon Preserve (Bandon Dunes Resort)
Blue Course at Streamsong Resort, Florida
TPC Danzante Bay, Mexico
Red Ledges, Utah

Every course in the finalists list is tremendous. Each has its own personality, great architectural features, and terrific scenery. One course edged out the rest, and boy am I aching to get back there again.

The envelope please….

Pacific Dunes at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort

Hats off to Pacific Dunes, a Tom Doak design located at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, on the Oregon coast. Pacific Dunes runs right along the coastline, presenting tremendous and stunning ocean views and vistas.

Walking Pacific Dunes is a pure joy, rivaled only by rounds I’ve played in Scotland at Kingsbarns, The Old Course, Cruden Bay, Balcomie Links, Carnoustie, and the other courses at Bandon.

Pacific Dunes or Kingsbarns?

Pacific Dunes plays very links-like. It features tremendous tee shots, fabulous bunkering, and the views are amazing. Perhaps the strongest parts of Pacific are the green complexes and one of the best sets of par-3’s I’ve ever played.

I could reiterate more of my thoughts on Pacific. Instead I recommend simply checking out my Pacific Dunes golf course review here.

Hats off to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort and Tom Doak for claiming the Hooked on Golf Blog 2018 Product of the Year in the golf course category. It’s truly a prestigious and exclusive award.

2018 Golf Equipment Product of the Year Award

Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, December 28th, 2018
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear
Tags: New Level Golf

As 2018 comes to a close I look back at all the products I’ve reviewed here at Hooked on Golf Blog, and post my awards for the best of the best in golf equipment, golf courses, golf apparel, golf accessories and so on.

First off is the Golf Equipment Product of the Year award. “Golf Equipment” is a category which can include golf clubs, golf balls, golf bags, golf carts and such. Typically this award goes to the best golf club, but in this case the award is for the best clubs, as in a set of irons.

Drumroll please…

New Level Golf 1031 Forged Irons

Hats off to the new golf company, New Level Golf for winning the Hooked on Golf Blog 2018 Golf Equipment Product of the Year Award. The 1031 forged irons outshined many great golf products reviewed in 2018. The irons are as buttery and deadly accurate as they are stunningly attractive.

Congratulations to New Level Golf. The HOG awards are some of the most prestigious and exclusive golf awards in the industry.

I look forward to checking out some more products from New Level Golf in 2019.

Swiftwick Ugly Christmas Sweater Socks

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Swiftwick

Apparel scripting is super important, just ask any golf PR firm. I’m not talking just golf apparel scripts either. Apparel scripts for daily life and events really makes a difference. You can make yours and the people’s lives around you better with some good apparel scripting.

2018 could shape up to be the best Christmas ever for me, because I have a pair of Ugly Christmas Sweater socks from Swiftwick. The Ugly Sweater model is new, and part of Swiftwick’s “Vision Five” line. I finally have some solid sock scripting for Christmas season, or the “holiday season” for you politically correct types.

Construction

The Ugly Sweater is made from 70% nylon, 23% Olefin (no clue what that is), and 7% spandex. Some of the features include:

Durable Nylon heel and toe
Lightweight Olefin Fiber wicks moisture and dries quickly>/li>
Versatile medium cushion delivers lasting comfort
Seamless toe eliminates friction and irritation

On The Course

These aren’t just gimmick socks. They are performance socks which breathe well, provide moisture wicking, and help with circulation. They’re quite comfortable too.

Final Thoughts

Pick up a pair of Ugly Sweater socks ($19.99) to go with your ugly Christmas sweater.

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