First Look: London’s Savile Row Chinos

Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, December 3rd, 2017
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Golf Lifestyle
Tags: Apparel • Golf Apparel • Savile Row Company

In for review are some very nice trousers from The Savile Row Company, a family run business in the heart of London’s Savile Row, where some of the world’s finest tailors are based. I’m thrilled to put the Savile Row Men’s Grey Classic Fit Chinos through the HOG test battery. Check them out.

My photo doesn’t do them justice. I’ve tried them on and they’re super comfortable and the fit is just right.

Features

Classic fit, pleat front, zip fly
98% cotton; 2% elastane
Improved fabric giving more comfort
2 pleats at front, fits through thigh with a slightly tapered leg
Slanted pockets; jetted buttoned back pockets
Machine washable at 40°C (Hey, they’re from London. That’s 104 Fahrenheit)

I’ll be testing these trousers out on and off the course and posting my full findings soon. Stay tuned.

First Look: COAST Apparel

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, November 29th, 2017
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Golf Lifestyle
Tags: COAST Apparel

I’m about 750 miles from the beach on the west coast. Now I have a reason to get myself there, to wear my COAST Apparel Beach Pants and French Terry Crew Neck sweater.

These threads just came in for review. I just tried them on and boy are they comfy. The sweater is going to come in handy right now, as golf rounds are a wee bit cold at the moment. Plus I like having some warmth even indoors because it can be hard to shake the chill.

The pants fit very well and they’re super soft. Can’t wait to put them through a full HOG apparel review battery.

Stay tuned for my full review of these COAST Apparel threads soon.

Found Some of My Lost Game – Good Thing the Season is Probably Over

Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, November 26th, 2017
Categories: Golf • Hackers

Recently I moved. I’m still unboxing stuff in the new home. Most would agree, moving is hell. With the move and many other things going on in the non-golf-blog areas, I’ve not played much golf. I think I’ve logged 18 holes in about the last eight weeks, until today. Amazingly, thanks to awesome global warming, there’s no snow on the ground here in northern Utah. The temperatures were in the 60’s this Thanksgiving weekend, and I finally got a game together with my long time partner, and two fairly new and fierce opponents. It was an absolute blast.

Bonneville Golf Course Aerial Photo by Tony Korologos

I thought I’d be very rusty, but somehow found a good rhythm and swing. I hit 80% of my fairways, logged a couple of birdies, and shot 74. That’s my 2nd best round of a very rough year for my game. I had no idea that was coming, and like most would say, it could have been much better.

The Match

What made today particularly fun, other than golfing in shorts when normally I’d be skiing, was the match. My partner and I had gotten our wallets cleaned out by these two a few months ago. We needed revenge. Despite my birdie on the first hole, we found ourselves down three early, and finished the first nine down three. We cranked up the heat on our games and I played very well on the back. We won the back 4up which meant we also won the totals bet. It was a huge comeback for us.

Every shot, putt, chip, was intense and pressure packed during the match and it was so fun. I’ve missed that feeling of competing most of this season. It was great to get that back in what might be my last round of 2017. Historically the last round of the year is usually around the first week of December. By then it’s either too cold, or the courses are closed due to snow.

It was quite enjoyable to find some of my lost game today and play some good golf. If the snow does fly, it’s a good round to finish on for the season.

2017 Christmas Golf Gift Guide – Holiday Golf Gift Guide For You PC People

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, November 21st, 2017
Categories: Golf For Women • Miscellaneous
Tags: Christmas Golf Gift • golf gift • Golf Gifts • Holiday Golf Gift

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Uber Wednesday (I just made that up)… Christmas is coming in about a month and it’s time to start thinking about getting the golfer on your gift list some cool gear. I’m here to help. I’ll post a few great suggestions which will be in a fairly broad price range. Each item will be a quick writeup and photo. The title and photo will be linkable to the HOG review where you can get more information. Also be sure to check out the HOG 2017 Christmas/Holiday Golf Apparel Gift Guide.

TecTecTec VPRO500S Laser Rangefinder – $179

This is a high performance laser with slope for a very inexpensive price, rivaling other lasers that can cost over $500.

Snell My Tour Ball – $31.99

Snell MTB My Tour Golf Ball

The My Tour Ball equals the performance of the highest end balls, like the ProV1. It should. It was designed by the same person who designed it!

Emoji Poop Driver Head Cover – $20

For only $20 bucks you can remind the golfer on your gift list exactly what kind of game he/she has.

Indoor-Outdoor Golf Practice Balls – $14.95

Practice makes perfect. Get some reps in inside with these soft practice balls. They won’t break the china.

Stage V Clinger – $14.99

Stage V Clinger Cigar Holder

Looking for a cigar gift? The Stage V Clinger is a great clip which magnetically attaches to metal, or attaches to anything else via velcro.

Tornado Tee – $15

These space age tees have a micro mesh crown which gives way during the compression of the ball at impact. This helps reduce spin and increase distance.

Bushnell Golf Pro X2 Laser Rangefinder – $499

Bushnell Golf Pro X2 Laser Rangefinder

For that golfer on your holiday gift list you really, really, reeeeaallly love… get him/her the best laser rangefinder money can buy, the Bushnell Golf Pro X2.

First Look: Big Max Blade Quattro 4-Wheel Push Cart

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, November 20th, 2017
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: 4 wheel golf push cart • BIG MAX • Golf Push Cart • Push Cart

I try to walk as often as I can, but with a sketchy back I don’t like slinging my bag. That’s why I use push carts, also known as “trolleys” for you HOG patrons in the U.K. I’m now sporting this 4-wheel trolley from Big Max Golf, the Blade Quattro:

The Blade Quattro sports “4-wheel drive,” in a folding package that flattens to a small footprint for putting in the trunk or storing in the garage:

I need to capture some video of the folding action. The wheel’s automatically fold under when the user folds the frame. Very cool.

I’m just starting my detailed review process, which of course means a lot of on-course evaluation. Stay tuned for my full review soon, lack of snow permitting here in northern Utah.

Until then, enjoy one more shot of the Blade Quattro doing its thing.