Is it just me or do all gloves look exactly the same? Seriously, I must have bought over 200 golf gloves in my life, but if pressed by Alex Trebec, I fear I could not tell you which version I normally buy. My eyes literally glaze over when I stand in front of the golf glove section. In my defense, there are about a million types of golf gloves that all look the same and have names that only add to my confusion. Let's see, there is dry fit, tour select, stay soft, weather soft and the whatever else the new brand manager could dream up.
ClicGear 3.0 Pushcart
posted by Wade
ClicGear 3.0: The myth held by most non-golfers is that it is some sort of beer-and-cigar-sodden pastime played by over-weight, ex-frat boys riding around electric go-carts. While there is some truth to this, the majority of golf is played by regular people just looking to spend some time outside, socialize with friends, test their skills and get a bit of exercise, (and when I say a bit of exercise, keep in mind that walking 18 holes is approximately a 5-7 mile walk). Hence, for us walkers, having a solid, well rolling push-cart is a must have.
Hey Ladies, Get Out ...
posted by Susan
This one is for all the ladies out there that have been interested in golf, but have been too chicken to try. Or maybe you see golf on TV and tune in only because you have gone several days with insufficient sleep and this is a sure fire way to get in a nap. I am here to tell you, you are missing out. Lucky for you, it is never too late to pick up the crazy addicting game called golf.
Bunker Mentality Gol...
posted by Matt
Enter Bunker Mentality, a British company that designs apparel "without compromise for a 'Playa' who has an individual personality and lifestyle and is looking for a new level of taste and substance in golf apparel". To my simple mind, this means that they are tired of the old standard golf outfit, and they have set out to add some spice to the game's fashion. A noble cause for sure, and one that's been taken up by many companies over the last few years. It seems as though the 2010 decade, or whatever you're supposed to call it, will witness the Woodstock moment of the golfing world - retirement homes illuminated by the blaze of Dockers burned in protest, standard saddle shoes hanging over telephone wires, and private courses everywhere looking like it's Caddy Day 365 days out of the year.
Sub70 Golf Attire
posted by Adam
Sub70 Golf Attire: Another brand name that is a cruel reminder of my mid-handicap status. Shooting in the 60's is probably a pipe dream for me at this point but just in case the Sub70 shirts are made with golfing god karma, I am willing to give them a try. While Sub70 has been in England since 2004 it has flown under the radar for most American golfers but this may quickly change since the inception of Sub70 USA which will sell directly in the US (and it does not hurt that Aaron Baddeley wore Sub70 during the 2011 Masters).
Seemore m9 Putter
posted by Adam
the most unique feature of the SeeMore Putter is their RifleScope Technology, or as I call it, "hide the dot". Simply put, if you line up the putter correctly you will not be able to see the red dot. If you can see any part of the red dot or if the shaft is not dead center between the lines you have either set up with the blade slightly open or closed. Stupid simple but really powerful if for no other reason than you feel totally locked in as you stand over your putt.
Putting Alley Review
posted by Adam
While there are tons of putting aides, most are fairly weak in terms of being a true representation of the game. For me, I believe that if you can master a 27" line you are halfway home to being a good putter. The folks who developed the Putting Alley are clearly of the same mindset. The Putting Alley is a simple 27" inch putting surface which due to its construction lets you know exactly if you have hit it pure, pulled or pushed it. Here's how it works.
Innovex Golf Balls
posted by Wade
Innovex offers two varieties of balls, the 3 piece suryln cover on the e-motion (around $20/dozen), and the softer urethane covered v-motion (around $35/dozen). While Innovex has only been around since 2006 they are connected to the Rife putter folks so you know they understand the game. As a bonus, Innovex prices are lower than the big names' comparable balls.
Bubba Watsons Master...
posted by Matt
Two things come to mind: 1) I watched roughly 316 hours of Masters coverage this year and still had no idea how ridiculous this shot was. During live action we simply saw Bubba staring down the usual tunnel of spectators, and once again I could not help but think "those people are either insane or really looking for an excuse to have jaw replacement surgery". The shot is hit, it looks awesome, and the announcers begin to spout their usual incredulous bluster....
The White Ball Belt ...
posted by Adam
Since our site name is "Three Guys Golf Blog", we looked at three buckles from the White Ball: the Zen, Champion and Pride. In my opinion the Zen is the standard-bearer of the line. Out of the gate, you can see it has a platinum finish which is super clean and bright. Going beyond my personal comfort zone, I paired it with a green strap, which by the way, instantly became one of my favorites. I have historically only worn black straps, but after realizing that you can wear a colored stap with nearly every outfit, I am now a huge fan of the bright belt colors. Plus the green belt gets two thumbs up from my wife (if you happen to care what she thinks).
Fila Golf Shirts
posted by Adam
Normally I do not associate Fila with golf, but like a lot of sporting companies, Fila is getting into the mix (in part because of their recent purchase of Titleist). Three Guys recently got a few samples of the 2012 Fila line to check out and we can report we were very impressed. The three shirts we looked at were the Vicenza Polo, Bristol Polo and the Phoenix Polo. READ MORE..
Masters Tournament W...
posted by Matt
Well folks, another Masters is in the can, and aside from the missing azaleas, this tournamet had it all. Couple of quick thoughts on the tournament as we try to recover from an impromptu Masters party at the Three Guys clubhouse: 1) Bubba! It sure looked like Oosthuizen was going to run...
Weight Shift in the ...
posted by Wade
All the great ball-strikers have shifted their weight during the golf swing, so I think it makes a lot of sense to follow their lead. Interestingly, amateurs struggle quite a bit with weight shift in golf, even though they don't in other sports. Why is it that when we throw a ball, swing a baseball bat, or make any other athletic motion we have no problem shifting our weight, but when it comes to golf, we are a mess? READ MORE..
Polara Golf Balls
posted by Wade
Ok, you have not played golf in six months and the last time was no picnic; as a matter of fact it was kind of embarrassing. In three days you are scheduled to tee off with the boss, so unless you can convince Hank Haney to squeeze you in, you are royally screwed. As we all know, golf can be a frustrating game, but for the occasional golfer, it can be a downright nightmare. Well, get ready to meet Polara Golf Balls-your short term solutions for the shanks, slices and pulls. READ MORE...
Golf Bag Essentials:...
posted by Adam
Ok, your bag has been stored in the garage for 4 months now but the flowers are starting to bloom, the Masters is just around the corner, and you are ready to play some golf. Don't be the guy who gets to the course and realizes he doesn't have balls, tees, a glove, or any other of the essentials. C'mon man, get it together! If you want to be a respectable golfer, friend, and member of society, for the love of all things holy, please get your bag in order before the season starts. READ MORE...
59 Belts
posted by Adam
The number 59 is also the inspiration for 59 Belt founder Trevor Derrheim. Despite only being around for six years, 59 Belts are worn by number of PGA players including Keegan Bradley, Ricky Barnes, Jason Gore and of course Mr 59, Stuart Appleby. READ MORE...
Tiger Woods Wins Bay...
posted by Adam
Ok, we are self professed Tiger fans here at Three Guys Golf Blog. Despite a busy day, Matt and I were able to catch much of the final round at Bay Hill where Tiger Woods won Arnie's trophy for the 812th time. Rather than give you the play by play, below is the text exchange that took place between 2pm and 10pm. We pick it up at the 1st hole where Tiger has 10 foot birdie putt and McDowell 14 foot par putt after a bad sand shot.. READ MORE...
Practice Golf with a...
posted by Wade
In the March Golf Digest, Jim McLean has a really good article in which he separates golfers into those who would rather practice, and those who only want to play. While the elite players relish both practice and play, many of use choose a side to which Jim McLean offers very good advice. As for me, I fall squarely in the practice group, READ MORE...
Taylormade Burner 2....
posted by Adam
For the past 4 years I have been playing Ping G5's and have been quite happy with them. They are a good mix of performance and improvement. The obvious choice was to simply get the G20 but I wanted to expand my proverbial horizons. The irons I narrowed it down to, after twelve hours on the internet and 4 golf magazines, were Titleist AP2, Taylormade RocketBallz, Cobra S2, Mizuno 800 and Taylormade 2.0
Asher Golf Glove
posted by Adam
You know how when some products are released you can't help but think "how in the world did it take 50 years to figure this out?". For example, the upside down ketchup bottle - seriously, how many rocket scientists did it take to solve that palm slapping nightmare? I guess you could say the Asher Golf glove is the upside down ketchup bottle of golf gloves. Now I know there are some golf gloves out there that finally come in more than one color, but no one has gone where Asher has with its "Death Grip" glove, it’s “One” glove, and crowd favorite, the “Birdie” glove.
Kentwool Socks
posted by Matt
So I have been tasked with trying out the new-ish Kentwool golf socks, touted by the company as the "World's Best Golf Sock". A bold statement for sure, but Kentwool Socks at least has the 160 years of experience in the wool industry needed to consider taking a shot at the title. And to go along with it, they've signed up a host of pro tour athletes and college golf programs who use their product, including Bubba Watson, Matt Kuchar, Kristy McPherson, Ryan O'Toole, and Mr. Golden Tee himself, Peter Jacobsen. READ MORE...
Golf Improvement Tip...
posted by Wade
Early in my golfing life, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to play with a number of touring pros as a result of my first marriage. Since then, I often get a lot of questions about how pros think about the game. While there are a number of differences, one surprising fact is that even pros think this game of golf is no easy matter. For example, READ MORE....
Jan Craig Headcovers
posted by Adam
While Jan Craig headcovers could be called classic, I am not sure if that is the right term since they have been making them the same way for over 40 years. That's right, over 40 years of doing one thing - making handmade wool headcovers. And when I say handmade, I mean hand-knit by a real live human using real wool yarn and knitting sticks.....READ MORE
LoudMouth Golf
posted by Adam
I must admit that I was more than a bit nervous about reviewing LoudMouth Golf attire. Sure, John Daly pulls it off, but what are my chances? So on the fateful day when the box of LoudMouth arrived, my first thought was "oh boy, the fellas are gonna really give me hell about these". (remember, I live in North Carolina) Then upon closer inspection, I realized there were a ton of small details not typically found in most off the rack golf attire. For example, the inside of the shorts is lined with logoed material, the zipper is heavy duty and the stitching on the back pocket is raised.
Trion Z – not ...
posted by Matt
Trion Z was kind enough to send the Three Guys some samples, and I have been wearing mine for about two weeks now. I figure if Rory McIlroy rocks one, then so should I, seeing that we have so much in common in life. I first threw the bracelet on one Sunday morning after a somewhat beasty Saturday night (Rory couldn't make it), hoping the negative ions would speed up my recovery process.
The Role of the Left...
posted by Wade
In The Role fo the Left Arm Part 1, I wrote about Jimmy Ballard’s well-established idea of “connection” in the golf swing. I was recently reviewing an older tape of Jimmy’s teaching, and I got a better grasp of another important left arm concept - Jimmy calls it a “shorter” left arm, or “half a left arm.” This begs the question: Should your left arm remain stiff throughout the swing?
True Linkswear PHX
posted by Adam
From a comfort standpoint the one thing you instantly notice is that walking is a completely different experience than in traditional golf shoes. You can actually feel the ground beneath your feet. Said again, you can literally feel the contours on the green as you size up a putt. While I am not nearly good enough with the flatstick to take advantage of this feature, I can see how it would help (at least sub-consciously).
Jones Golf Bag ̵...
posted by Adam
Made of ballistic nylon and available in a number of colors, the Jones Bag will offer the player everything they need with nothing they don't. Each bag comes with two pouches and enough room for all of your essentials. You will note the current model has a single strap (meant to worn with the clubs facing backwards) and no stand. While this may be seen as a technologic retreat, there is a certain elegance to this design, which Jones hopes will be a hit with both the younger crowd looking for a hip alternative and for us geezers who love a touch of nostalgia.
Putter Weighting ...
posted by Matt
Did you know that putters are weighted in a way that complements a certain type of putting stroke, and using the wrong putter for your stroke can lead to high blood pressure and chronic panic attacks? If you're like most of us hackers, you just went blank. We usually just head to the friendliest putting green in town (the store, of course), and try a few flatsticks until one has a look and/or feel that just seems right.
Druh Belt
posted by Adam
Despite the ribbing I get from some of my buddies, I remain a big fan of belt buckles. While maybe not the first, Anthony Kim was certainly one of the first guys on tour I noticed wearing a huge honking buckle and now just a few years later, they are pretty much everywhere on tour. Of course, once it was clear that belt buckles were in fashion, the big boys, i.e. Nike, Adidas etc. jumped into the fray to cash in on the fad. For me however, there was little appeal in wearing big brand logos around my mid-section.
