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Head Covers: Enough with the teddy bears, try these ones instead

There are some nice head covers.
There are some nice head covers.

I know I’ll probably be alienating not-so-small part of the golf community with this take. But it’s about time that we give a voice to those who can’t stand seeing golf bags lined up in front of the clubhouse you see an array of cute little creatures covering up the drivers, fairway woods and putters and you start to wonder.

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

Guys that drive up the club in a Maserati, that claim to hit their driver 270 yards and have three grown up kids pulling plush toys over their toughest clubs? Why not, I guess. It’s a free world after all.

But there are plenty of good alternatives out there, whether you’re looking for simplicity, elegance, bright colours, luxury or anything in between.

We’ve checked some of the brands that focus on head covers and found some real beauties.

Cayce – HIT BOMBS! Driver & Fairway Woods Cover

There’s nothing more satisfying than hitting a bomb straight off the tee. And you won’t manage it if you’re mind is distracted. So, to keep yourself in the right frame of mind and focus on what to do next when you’re pulling out the big gun, Cayce has this little helper to remind you what it’s all about.

I’m a big fan of the Cayce head covers, especially those made of DURA+, making them fully water resistant. Also available as fairway wood cover. $ 64.99 or $ 59.99 (for the FW) on caycegolf.com

(Photo: caycegolf.com)

Bobby Golf – Respect Blade Head Cover

Stylistically Bobby Golf isn’t always the most confident, but this one showing Hideki Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, respectfully removing his hat and taking a bow after returning the pin at the 2021 Masters, is right on point. What Cayce’s Hit Bombs head cover might be for your driver, the Respect cover is for your putter. Get yourself in a winner’s state of mind. Available for $ 85 at bobbygolf.com

(Photo: bobbygolf.com)

Reinland Golf – Shibori Head Cover

Not a misspelling of the German river region, Rhineland, Reinland Golf is the head cover brand of the Reinlands, a golf-crazed family whose son, Maxton Reinland, was seeking quality head covers for his golf label Muni Kids. His mother Marti spent hours and hours developing and sewing them and soon, Reinland Golf Company was born.

This one is a nice canvas/ fleece two-colour tie-dye version for all the hippies at heart.

Available as driver, wood and hybrid versions for $44.95 or $49.95 on reinlandgolfco.com

(Photo: reinlandgolfco.com)

Headgear – Electrified Red Styling Edition Covers

Headgear Golf, another US-based company that specialises in head covers, are producing the finest leather goods for your woods and putters. Aside from their usual elegant collection, they offer the option for customisation. They come with a no-pill blizzard fleece lining and will be sure to keep your clubs lint-free. This Electrified Red Styling Edition is really good if you’re looking for something to match your brand-new red Ferrari. Get it for $ 50 (woods) to $ 60 (driver) on headgeargolf.com

Photo: headgeargolf.com)

Desired Line Co. – Barber Pole Cover

Take some fresh colour, add a touch of graphic minimalism and a heavyweight polyester canvas with UV, and you’ll get this weather-proof Nano fabric protection head cover that is 100% made in Australia.

It’s got a sort of vintage touch, as it brings to mind the old-fashioned barbers poles.

Wood/ hybrid $ 54.95, driver $59.95 at desiredline.co

(Photo: desiredline.co)

Golf Team Clothing – Arnold Driver & Fairway Wood Head Covers

Now it’s time for one from Europe. Golf Team Clothing specialise in personalised/ branded clothing for your team, friends, club, tournament or golf academy.

Aside from the customised/ personalised designs, they also feature a wide range of very nice head covers like this one in golf’s greatest colour variation, the Arnie umbrella colours.

Truth be told, I’m just one click away from ordering one for my own hybrid. You can also choose from various colours for the inside fleece lining.

Get driver and wood covers for €52 each at golfteamclothing.com

(Photo: golfteamclothing.com)

Seamus – Pride Rainbow Head Cover

With golf still being stuck with one foot in ancient times, it’s good to see some brands moving forward, with both feet in the 21st century.

“As a tribute to our friends and customers from all different backgrounds, ethnicities and genders, we are proud to introduce our peace and pride golf head cover”, say Seamus on their page.

Why not show off your LGBT+ pride on the course?

It’s not the cheapest option out there. It’s sewn together from six colourful Cardura pieces, red inner lining and an embroidered peace sign on top. All things considered, it’s still a reasonable price for the craftsmanship you get. If you fancy, you can also add a personalised leather label for an additional $10. Fairway for $85, driver for $95 on seamusgolf.com

(Photo: seamusgolf.com)

Rawhide – Splattered Neon! Covers

Let’s keep it colourful with this one. Ok, it’s not an original Jackson Pollock but still one for the Pop Art lovers.

Rawhide hand cut, embroider and sew all their high quality leather products at their Vancouver facility and also give you the chance to create a custom design. T

his splatter design isn’t printed but splattered manually, so each cover is a one of a kind product.

Hybrid, fairway, driver for $110, $120 and $130 via rawhidegolf.com

(Photo: rawhidegolf.com)

Stymie – Fabric no. 22

This piece by Stymie is made put of finest imported wool in an elegant navy and Carolina blue hound’s-tooth pattern with a fleece lining on the inside. Add some style to your bag!

Putter and hybrid covers cost $50, woods cost $55 and driver covers cost $65 at stymiegolfsupply.com

(Photo: stymiegolfsupply.com)

Fillibegs – Tweed Yellow

Now one from my home country, Germany. Fillibegs makes head covers made from tartan and tweed fabrics that are purchased at traditional woollen mills in Scotland and England.

All covers for drivers, woods, putters are manufactured in Germany and come in a very quintessentially British style.


These patterns are available for all clubs, even irons, ranging from €44 to €74 on fillibegs.de

(Photo: fillibegs.de)

Big Dog Golf – OG White & Tan

Big Dog Golf make genuine leather (as well as some woollen) head covers which are beautifully constructed and handcrafted by a family of third generation leather-smiths from Melbourne, Australia.

All very clean, minimalistic, mostly unicolor or duotone with quiet embroideries and a branded leather patch, these covers are just what they’re supposed to be: quality covers to protect your clubs.

And that’s what they do- with style. Hybrid/ wood $ 85, driver $ 95 at bigdoggolfco.com

(Photo: bigdoggolfco.com)

Cody Golf Co. – Granite Fairway Cover

Cody Golf, a brand from Utah, started by the two friends, Cole and Brody (combined Cody), make some of the most timeless and classic head covers around.

Simple, functional, effective in a design language that can be best described as understatement. There are no gimmicks with these ones, just elegant covers in the classic sock and barrel design that will be sure to stand the test of time. They offer a relatively limited range of just five different colours.

Fairway covers cost $44.99 and driver covers cost $ 59.99 on codygolf.com

(Photo: codygolf.com)

Western Gales – Express Send

Western Gales is a division of State Apparel which makes head covers from up-cycled sails, handmade in San Francisco.

I’m a big fan of the idea of using old sails for head covers. It’s not just a good way to save materials, it’s also worth pointing out that sails tend to be very durable and weather proof.

On top of that, each piece is absolutely unique, a one of a kind cut out of a larger piece.

The best piece in their collection probably is this FedEx one. I like to thnk of it as using the FedEx cover to help “send” your ball to its destination.

From $60 (hybrid) to $68 (driver) at stateapparel.com

(Photo: stateapparel.com)

Flush – Nose Candy Putter Cover

Remember that Uma Thurman scene in Pulp Fiction where she takes a bump of cocaine in the ladies rest rooms before getting on the dance floor with John Travolta?

Whether you’ve seen it or not, you’ll definitely find the right “line” with this putter cover from Flush.

Available for blade and mallet putters for $65 via rflushgolfco.com

(Photo: rflushgolfco.com)

Golden Soul Golf – The Iceberg Putter Cover

Last but not least we it’s another simple and elegant cover. Golden Soul’s Iceberg putter cover is available as mallet and blade putter cover. With its maritime and/or festival look, I can’t help but imagine a putting green aboard a yacht somewhere in the Aegean Sea. That said, I bet it would work out well on any real course anywhere else too.

Get it for $ 70 on goldensoulgolf.com

(Photo: goldensoulgolf.com)
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Golf is a lifestyle! Check out these pieces for the spring season

Finally spring! The next weeks will tell if authorities let us enjoy our beloved sport as we want it or if we need to face more ongoing restrictions. But wether or not we’re still looking for fresh styles to wear on and off the course, great clothes to keep your modern golfer identity up every day, cause we still think: golf is not a sport, it’s a lifestyle. So enjoy and all praise the small labels, the grass roots of our sport. They deserve it!

SOLO – Crew Neck

Run by a couple from New England SOLO Golf is bridging the gap between golf-wear and menswear with a fashionable but clean and timeless approach, just as this crew neck sweater proves. No gimmicks, just clean, warm and looking stylish on and off the course. Check out the rest of their small but profound range of clothes. SOLO is definetely worth to keep an eye on. $ 55 on sologolfco.com

Calcutta Golf Company – The Founders Hoodie

Brand new and fresh from the tailor hails this brand from the US of America. With just a small badge of products, basics as T-shirts, caps, beanies and this „Founders Hoodie“. And since we’ve seen not only Tyrrell but also DJ on the Tour in a hoodie, the modern golfer shouldn’t hesitate to „break the rules“. Just do it. Available for $ 61,99 at thecalcuttagolfco.com

Arayne Golf – Tees Headcover

An Australian accessoiries brand specialising in headcovers that differ from the ones you see normally on course. Clean with a love to detail and craftsmanship. All products are hand made locally crafted items from locally sourced materials. More to come soon. AUD 30 via araynegolf.com

Euforeia – Moondaze Golf Towel

Turning five this year Euforeia already has a broad catalogue of polos, hoodies, gloves, hats, shirts, Jackets and accessoiries and women’s line that’s really worth to be checked out. They might need a little help with their T-shirt graphics in my honest opinion, but the polos and a bunch of other things really look sharp. So does this fleece player’s towel with luxurious soft front and a textured backside. The color mix of this one is really striking me. Get it for $ 30 on euforeiagolf.com

Palos – Hello Friends Trucker Cap

Oh, wait a minute! Right, the Masters are just around the corner! In a few days there’s even a small number of patrons allowed. Even though we deeply wish that you’re one of them chances aren’t really that high, sorry. But you’ll sure grab some beers in front of your telly while rocking this Masters trucker cap in style. Cause you definetely need something to whip off your head when your favorite pro misses his putt. Or makes it. Get it for $ 25 at palos.store

McEwan Golf – Patrons Only Tour Visor

Bubba is wearing them, Bernhard did, still does and even Jon Rahm and JT were spotted in them: visors. Looks like they’re having a big come back. No big logo on this one, just the remarkable patrons only chair of Augusta embroideried in classic Imperial Hats quality by McEwan Golf. For $ 28 from mcewangolf.com

Slackertide – Mastacos T-Shirt

If you check Slackertide’s about page you might be wondering as it’s all about golfing and fishing. Weird you might think, but why not? Why not start a label with funny designs about two things you just like? Richard Blanco, a graphic designer from Florida who likes to fish and golf, did. There’s a good bunch of funny shirt designs worth to be checked out – like this Masters taco shirt for $ 30 on slackertide.com

Manors – Sunday Pin Positions T-Shirt

When it comes to golf themed T-shirt we really like the ones that don’t scream out loud: „HEY, I’M A GOLFER!“. The ones that are doing a subtle job midly begging for a affirmative nod when another golfer recognizes the design. Such as this great one, The Sunday Pin Positions, from Manors. The three brits behing Manors started in 2019 being backed up by American and British investors and accomplished to fuse the style and sophistication of the 50s and 60s with the loose and relaxed twist of the 21st century. Clothes for on and off the course. T available for £ 35 via manorsgolf.com

Burning Cart Society – Support Your Local Caddies T-Shirt

Cut from a similar wood are the guys from Burning Cart Society, who not only love the game of golf, but also love to walk, hence the name. They believe walking a course (unless you can’t because of a physical handicap) is essential for experiencing the game, the layout of the course. This tongue in cheek design that takes the logo of the 80s punk rock band „Circle Jerks“ on to a golf journey perfectly depicts this. Or as they state as their ethos: More public golf and less gates. Self expression over dress codes. Break down the walls. $ 25 via burningcartsociety.com

Asher – Quiet Please T-Shirt

And another brilliant and subtle design only golfers will understand. Inspired by the sign that keeps the peace and puts us on the edge of our seat. And once the sign is down anything goes. Fabulous. Also a great colour. Want it? Get it! $ 30 at ashergolf.com

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HONMA Unveils Its New T//WORLD Wedge For 2021

(Image: HONMA)

HONMA has unveiled a new T//WORLD Wedge for 2021 that features precisely engineered centre of gravity locations for optimal distance and spin control on shots around the green.

Building on the performance benefits of the award-winning TW-W4 model – voted the MyGolfSpy ‘2019 Most Wanted Wedge’ – the new T//WORLD Wedge incorporates improved design features across a multitude of sole and bounce options to fit a wide range of golfers and comes in seven loft options.

“As a brand that prides itself on crafting the highest performing products, we were inspired by the challenge of improving our award-winning TW-W4 model and early testing indicates that the new T//WORLD Wedge performs even better,” said Tony Scott, Head of Marketing at HONMA Golf Europe.

“Our R&D team has placed the centre of gravity in the optimal position on the club face, while offering enough loft and sole options to cater for the vast majority of golfers,” he added.

The classic club face made in mild soft steel with a satin, half-mirror finish, incorporates the premium brand’s proprietary CNC milling process to ensure unrivalled control is achieved. The milling pattern on the face provides exceptional levels of spin and ‘bite’ on finesse shots around the green, while aluminium back inserts have replaced steel to create discretionary weight that improves the CG location.

The reverse taper blade design in the 56°, 58° and 60° lofts of the T//WORLD Wedge delivers a high CG that gradually increases in thickness from bottom-to-top and laterally from heel-to-toe, to ensure the ball grips to the club face longer, especially on high face
strikes.

A flat blade design in the 48°, 50°, 52° and 54° lofted wedges projects constant thickness throughout for a mid-low CG, optimal spin and precise distance control on full shots. Three grinds deliver versatility for golfers seeking a wedge that performs at the highest level in varying turf conditions and angles of attack into the ball.

The I-Sole in the 48°, 50°, 52° and 54° lofts features a slight trailing edge relief across the back of the blade for full sole performance with improved turf interaction at impact.

The C-Sole grind in the 56°, 58° and 60° lofts delivers aggressive heel and toe trailing edge relief with a flat bounce surface for shot making versatility. This grind suits those golfers who like to open the club face and get creative around the green in particular.

The S-Sole is available in the 58° and 60° higher lofted wedges and features four-way relief for shot making with added forgiveness. The wide, full sole ensures this grind is effective across a variety of turf conditions, particularly from bunkers.

Holistically engineered with the T//WORLD club head in Sakata, Japan, the VIZARD IB-105 WEDGE graphite shaft delivers faster dynamic face closure for a low launch at impact, as well as increased contact time between the ball and the club face for more spin. The Nippon N.S.PRO MODUS3 115 WEDGE steel shaft is also available as a stock offering.

The new T//WORLD Wedge is available now across Europe at a RRP of £149 / €169.

(Text: HONMA Press Release)

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TRAVISMATHEW Signs Max Kieffer

Maximilian Kieffer of Germany prepares to tee off on the fourth hole during the second round of the Estrella Damm N. A. Andalucia Masters at Real Club Valderrama on September 04, 2020 in Sotogrande, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

On the eve of this week’s Omega Dubai Desert Classic, TravisMathew has unveiled Max Kieffer as a new ambassador on the PGA European Tour.

The young German, who tees it up tomorrow on Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis Course, joins last season’s Scottish Championship winner, Adrian Otaegui, representing TravisMathew throughout the 2021 season.

Commenting on the new signing, Stewart Clare, TravisMathew Regional Sales Manager EMEA: “As our brand continues its rapid rise in popularity in the USA, we are also hugely excited about expanding the European business. Having Max as part of our team will undoubtedly support us as we further develop distribution through a select number of retail partners.”

As the official apparel brand of the European Tour, TravisMathew takes its inspiration from Southern California culture and style, blending perfect performance and functionality, on and off the golf course, with innovative design.

For the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Max will be wearing the ‘THE ZINNA, a design TravisMathew calls ‘The Perfect Polo’, due to its lightweight, ultra-soft fabric that offers enhanced stretch and wrinkle-resistance, while benefitting from quick-drying and moisture-dispersing qualities.

On joining the team, Max said: “It’s great to be part of the TravisMathew family. I’m a huge fan of the apparel, both in terms of comfort and performance, and I look forward to working with the European team throughout the season.”

In addition to Adrian Otaegui, Max sits alongside a host of golf ambassadors representing the brand on The PGA Tour – Jon Rahm, Keegan Bradley, Will Gordon, Joel Dahmen, Joseph Bramlett, Tyler McCumber and Seamus Power.

(Text: Callaway Press Release)

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KBS LAUNCHES THE 1 ONE STEP TOUR PUTTER SHAFT

-Heavier than most putter shafts on the market for more flexibility and feel- (Picture: KBS)
-Heavier than most putter shafts on the market for more flexibility and feel- (Picture: KBS)

Pioneering golf shaft brand KBS – the only complete brand to offer a high-performance shaft for every club in the bag – has introduced the revolutionary 1 One Step putter shaft for the coming season to help accomplished golfers hole more putts on the greens. Designed by Kim Braly, Master Shaft Engineer and Director of R&D for KBS Golf Shafts, the ground-breaking new shaft provides golfers with more flexibility in creating a pure amplified feel and reduced vibration at impact for more accurate and consistent putts. Weighing six grams more than conventional putters at 130g, the visually stunning 1 One Step Putter Shaft is a single bend, straight tip model .370 in diameter.

“On average, around 45% of strokes per round involve your putter, so we wanted to create a shaft with varying putter head weights per stroke that puts more confidence in the hands of those who currently aren’t that confident on the greens,” said Kim.
“A lot of time and investment has gone into producing another putter shaft that can be played by a Tour pro or a higher handicapper. On the green it’s all about feel and the 1 One Step creates that pure feel, enabling a smooth stable stroke each and every time. The research we did saw many more putts holed, so I’m excited to see how golfers react to it,” he added.
As the second putter shaft to be created by KBS, the 1 One Step shaft follows the popular CT Tour version launched in 2019 and comes in Chrome, Black Matte and Black Gloss finishes.

KBS now offers 30 different shafts through the golf bag, including 18 iron options featuring different weights and flexes. There are also four wedge shafts, a hybrid shaft and the new TG Graphite Wood shaft. All KBS shafts are designed to benefit the game of the broadest range of golfers – from global Tour stars to accomplished amateurs and juniors.
The KBS 1 One Step putter shaft will be available from next month. Check with your local pro or clubmaker as fitting prices may vary.
More details of KBS golf shafts can be found at www.kbsgolfshafts.com.

(Text: Adam Smith/KBS)

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Wilson Announces its Strongest Tour Line-up for 2021

Wilson announces what's in store for their brand in 2021 (Image: Getty)

European Ryder Cup Captain & Major winners in biggest line-up for over a decade

Wilson Golf, the brand with more Major wins with its irons than any other, has announced its strongest Advisory Staff line-up in more than a decade, with three Major winners and several Tour champions playing its latest clubs on a global basis this season.

In total, they boast no fewer than 42 victories between them on the European and PGA Tours.

Three-time Major champion Padraig Harrington, who is set to lead Europe into Ryder Cup battle at Whistling Straits in September, has signed another multi-year deal with Wilson – making it his 23rd year with the brand and one of the game’s longest running partnerships.
Paul Lawrie, the last Scotsman to win The Open Championship in 1999, also continues his long association with Wilson. He is the first Advisory Staff member to switch to the advanced 4-piece Urethane Staff Model ball, which he will play on the PGA Champions and Legends Tours.

Gary Woodland, who captured the US Open title shortly after signing with the brand in 2019, will be playing and promoting Wilson on the PGA Tour with the irons he made famous at
Pebble Beach.

The increasing Wilson presence on the European Tour sees six other players signed to multi-year deals. They include 2018 Nordea Masters Champion Paul Waring, who has played Wilson clubs since 2015 and rose to a career high 66th in the world rankings last year.
Frenchman Benjamin Hebert joined Wilson in 2019 and had a breakthrough season, rising to a world ranking of 89. Last year, he finished T3 in the ISPS Handa UK Championship and earned a top-20 finish in his first WGC event in Mexico.

Swede Joakim Lagergren, a winner during his rookie season with Wilson in 2018, has renewed his contract along with Scotland’s David Law, who also won during his debut season with Wilson clubs at the ISPS Handa Vic Open in Australia in 2019.

Following impressive performances during the 2020 season, Englishmen Richard Mansell and Jack Senior will also continue to play Wilson clubs. Mansell joined Wilson straight from U.S. College and secured a place in the top tier of European golf after finishing fourth on the Challenge Tour Order of Merit. Former Walker Cup player Senior had four top-20 finishes on the European Tour last year after earning his card the year before.

Playing Wilson clubs alongside Gary Woodland on the PGA Tour once again will be Brendan Steele, Kevin Streelman and Kevin Tway, using a mixture of Staff Model irons and wedges carried in the distinctive Wilson red Tour bag.

(Text: Wilson Golf Press Release)

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Off-Season Beauties: Golf Apparel Tips for Winter

The Off-Season Beauties are for the winter golfing months. There's something for everyone here.
The Off-Season Beauties are for the winter golfing months. There's something for everyone here.

Fancy a golf trip to somewhere warmer? We can forget it for the moment. Wait until mid-March? No way.

As long as we don’t have a Siberian winter and snow is covering the courses, there are absolutely no winter conditions that can stop us from hitting a few balls at the range every now and then or playing a quick 9-hole round.

With a nice warm thermos of tea -or something stronger if you must-, the right clothing and the right partner, it can be quite nice. After all, how else are we going to shift those extra pounds from Christmas?

I’ve selected a few of our favourite winter pieces that will keep you warm and dry – while still looking good. Like always, I’ll bring you the best golf apparel tips while avoiding the brands and labels that you can find in every golf shop, looking beyond the mainstream to the ever-increasing amount of emerging brands that are out there.

Rhoback – The Snow Day Q-Zip

The American brand Rhoback is a brand for clean-cut and timeless styles. They’ve got a good selection of golf clothing and accessories, but also shorts and shirts that seem more like something you’d wear at a California beach. Golf, beach life, surfing, hanging out at the pool – they seem to concentrate their image on the finer things in life. Avoiding large prints, their pieces are fine crafted and designed in a classy, stylish way. However, since we (sadly) don’t all live in the year-round California sunshine they also have pieces designed to keep you warm- without scarfing style. Take this quarter zip sweater for example, which, as they describe, doesn’t affect your swing or handshake. It’s a very nice and warm piece in a quintessentially Nordic design. Available for $ 120 on rhoback.com

Bagjack Golf – Full Zip Quilted Vest

Next up is Bagjack, a Berlin label and a big household names in messenger bags. Their design ethos is uniquely well thought-out, very technical, always lightweight and practical, just like bike couriers like it. The label is very popular in Japan, and a local golf-loving investor teamed up with them to launch Bagjack Golf to not only produce great bags, but also many accessories and practical clothing for our favorite sport- including a lot for the colder days. This padded vest not only keeps you warm, but also offers plenty of pocket depth and options. The stretch material ensures that this piece will not restrict your swing. It’s a little on the expensive side, but trust us, it’s worth every yen. Available for ¥ 43,000 via bagjack-golf.com

Almigos – Nuevo Basic Hoodie

I already introduced Almigos to you in one of our posts last year. A rather small, yet first-rate label from the Californian desert, which inspires many of their designs. Ever since Tyrrell Hatton caused an uproar when he competed in one of their hoodies on the European Tour (and won Surrey), the previously unpopular piece of etiquette-defying clothing should somehow have made it – we live in the 21st century, right? After all, even etiquette hardliners should ease their minds in the off-season, especially when it comes to such a harmless and lovable design as this one. $ 55 on almigosgolf.com

Birdies Double – Knit Golf Hat

There is however one big disadvantage of hoodies: having your hood up while you swing greatly restricts the lateral field of vision and movement. That’s why we might suggest that a classic beanie is definitely the better choice for a companion on cold days. You can’t go wrong with this minimalist piece from the relatively new small golf label from Chicago. It’s got no screaming colors or huge lettering, just a small logo patch on the side, otherwise just restrained, simple, warm and cozy. Get it now for just $15 via birdiesdouble.com

Linksoul – Revolution Gaiter

Another annoying thing about winter: the cold that creeps into your collar. Scarf? No, it’s inconvenient, dangling, often too bulky, and just plain irritating. Turtleneck? Too narrow. Remember the saying: wearing a turtleneck is like being strangled by a really weak guy all day. This neck warmer with the beautiful slogan “Make Par Not War” is the ideal solution. It’ll keep your neck toasty warm without being too tight, and if you need to visit the clubhouse’s restrooms, but you do not have your mask on hand, this one easily covers your mouth and nose. An all-round good choice, even during the pandemic. Order here for € 20 linksoul.com

Birds Of Condor – Breezy Windbreaker

And yes, it’s time to admit: I’m a Birds of Condor fan. The Australians do it best here with this lightweight, hooded windbreaker made of waterproof material comes with three pockets and bags of style. Actually, we I’d even go as far to say that it should never leave your bag- it’s always a good call when the weather suddenly changes on you and it’s too late to turn back. At just under € 70, I can say from experience that this is a bargain and that the Australian brand always delivers super fast and for reasonable shipping prices. For AUD 109.95, it’s yours. Available on birdsofcondor.com

Stitch Golf – Bonesman Umbrella

I’ve been looking for an original Arnie Palmer umbrella for a long time, but this good piece actually does a better job of showing the bad weather what you think of it. It’s also a nice piece of small, on-course rebellion opposing to the same-same and mostly bland umbrellas from more mainstream manufacturers. If this buccaneer design goes a step too far for you, you can use the classic stitch logo design. Get it for $80 at stitchgolf.com

State Apparel – Competition Pant

The next piece was originally developed for golfing below 10°C in the rain. These trousers have inside of the pockets that are made of fabric with the function of a towel. Goodbye wet hands! However, the absolute top-tier feature that makes this piece a must-have is in the leg hem. There is also a second layer of fabric underneath, on which you can wipe your clubs. Normally, nobody would ever really want to do this with their pants, even if it often seems tempting. However, since this second layer disappears under the folded trouser leg, so the mud, wet and grass don’t stick to the leg on the and when entering the clubhouse, all you have to do is simply roll down the hem to look presentable and clean. They are currently priced at $ 205, and are absolutely worth every penny stateapparel.com

Straight Down – Gunner Jacket

This brand from San Louis Obispo has been around for 30 years now, but still hasn’t made it in Europe. The Gunner Jacket is extremely light, folds up to a conveniently small size and still keeps you warm thanks to its fluffy lining. It’s available in three different colors for $ 134 at straightdown.com

Cut Made Club – Hazard Camo Windbreaker

Finally, another fresh label from Europe! Cut Made Club, a brand new label from Sweden willing to bring the street style to the fairways with clean looks just released its first collection a few weeks ago. It’s currently still a limited range, but definitely promising in appearance. In addition to fleece jackets, shirts, sweaters, long-sleeved polos, caps, bucket hats and socks to match this camouflaged windbreaker are also available. So you better watch out you don’t get lost out there of the fairway! Get it for € 101.95 at cutmade.club

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DUCA DEL COSMA ADDS STYLE & COLOR WITH GOLF SHOE RANGE FOR THE FALL

New Fall collection from Duca del Cosma (Picture: Duca del Cosma)
New Fall collection from Duca del Cosma (Picture: Duca del Cosma)

Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma is introducing more leisure styles and color onto the golf shoe market this Fall with its range of premium footwear aimed at golfers looking for something different in terms of performance and comfort.

Fashion on the golfcourse

The latest range features fashionable animal prints and patterns on leather shoes designed to brighten any fairway and set the brand apart from more conventional rivals.
There are also lifestyle models in bold Gold and Silver colorways that deliver a strong fashion statement as well as comfort and support.

Among the standout colors featured with panache across 25 attractive options are Coral, Lilac, Mint, Denim, Cobalt, Cognac and Orange. Overall, the brand that pioneered the first spikeless golf shoe more than a decade ago has selected nine men’s and eight women’s styles for its AW20 footwear range.

Footwear for everyone

All the shoes come with two sets of laces, so golfers can match the shoes with their playing outfits. The two collections of full grain leather and suede shoes include a mix of classic waterproof styles and modern casual designs, crafted entirely by hand for wearing both on and off the golf course.

According to Creative Designer and avid golfer Baldovino Mattiazzo, the man credited with starting an Italian Golf Evolution, the styles and colors are inspired by renowned Italian fashion, then matched with top-quality leather and advanced technology to provide the wearer with the ultimate in functional, modern golf footwear.

Quality through handcraft

“In addition to the outstanding designs and color choices available, what sets the Duca del Cosma collections apart from traditional golf shoe brands is the exceptional craftsmanship involved,” said Steve Gray, VP Sales for North America. “The range this Fall offers golfers something completely different to what they’ve seen before. We’ve geared up our distribution center in Atlanta so we can supply stock quickly and there are great margins on offer to our retailer partners across North America,” he added.


Among the leading styles in the men’s line are the classy ELDORADO men’s soft spike shoe in White or Cognac color options; the waterproof BELAIR also in White/Orange/ Light Grey; the CALIFORNIA casual shoe in five colorways including Navy/Jeans/ Red; plus the sporty FLORIDA model in White & Navy. The women’s collection features the waterproof models KUBANA in Silver/Zebra and VOGUE in White/Gold; plus the sporty FESTIVA line in four colors including Coral. Launched in 2006, the Duca del Cosma brand now sells its golf shoes in more than 30 countries around the world.
To see the comprehensive and colorful US range for the Fall, please visit the website at www.ducadelcosma.us.

(Text: Duca del Cosma)

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Golf Fashion: We can be different

Author: Stefan Batsch

If one asks about the public image of golf, the prejudice of the sport of old, white men with rigid regulations and dress codes from the last century persists. Especially among the younger ones, i.e. the ones who are so urgently needed in the sport, golf is viewed as uptight, deadly serious and bourgeois. If you follow the discussions about shorts on the Tour, colored socks or even collarless shirts, you will notice how our dress codes are still stuck in the old days. On the other hand: just the fact that the discourse takes place at all also shows that something is happening. Golf is finally becoming more casual, fresher, more lifestyle as new small labels from the States, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and finally also from Europe are mixing up the scene. With new colors and designs, with charming, smart and witty ideas and lots of attention to detail they are taking the necessary step from stuffy clubhouse fashion to lifestyle, blowing winds of change onto the fairways AND the street, create looks for sports and everyday life. We would like to introduce some of them to you little by little.

True Linkswear – TL-01

A golf shoe that doesn‘t look like one? Currently there are a few. But one that comes across so retro, minimalistic and as casual as an Adidas Stan Smith, so cool and yet so light that you would love to even wear after the round – that‘s rare. Can I have some more of those, please! Available in gray, black and white.

139,- € via truelinkswear.eu

Orlebar Brown – Jarrett Marini Stripe Polo

Polos – still the garment par excellence in our favorite sport. But who’s saying they always have to look the same? Orlebar Brown, the British brand for sports and beachwear, has got some polos made of the finest terry cloth on the market that feel so unique and are as stylish as a 70’s bond hanging at the pool with a view over Côte d´Azur. You don‘t wanna change it anymore. 

145,- £ from orlebarbrown.com

Cayce Headcovers

There are people who like little bears, tigers or a funny Santa Claus as head covers. And there are people who would rather put a sock on it than be seen with something like that. There’s a good bunch of manufacturers who are bringing stylish versions onto the market. We particularly like the colorful pieces of Cayce, here the “transfusion” model, a co-op with Fade Golf. 

from 49,99 $ via caycegolf.com

Iliac – Merinostretch Cardigan

Whenever we see old pis of Arnold Palmer sporting his stylish cardigans, we’re asking ourselves: where have they gone, the light, beautiful cardigans? Hands down: Justin Thomas leaves the best impression when he’s wearing a cardigan – visually. This version made of Merino from Iliac Golf is it. Iliac is the brand of skate and snowboard pioneer and former Pro Bert La Mar, who now  prefers to change green for snow or the concrete in his free time.

164,50 $ on iliacgolf.com

Muni Kids – Drip Arnie Tote Bag

Speaking about Arnie… if you wanna go hand in hand through life with the legend forever, sharing the small things for the round, but also your shopping goods or your laptop with him, the Arnie Tote Bag is just the right one. Muni Kids, a small fine golfwear brand from Portland, delivers Arnie as a pop art piece for every day’s life. Also available as a t-shirt. „You must play boldly to win.“

25,- $ via munikids.com

Birds Of Condor – Neverfind Bucket Hat

This streetwear and golf brand from Australia is already a household name as they always deliver tongue-in-cheek designs on our favorite topic. Shirts, sweaters, caps, lots of fun accessories and these bucket hats, popular with the youngsters. Nevermind if you can never find your ball, plenty more out there mate.

39,95 $ (AUD) on birdsofcondor.com

Uther – Mayan Aztek Tour Towel

Sorry, but we’re sick of seeing the same huge company logo towels over and over again! Uther produces golf towels that bring color and taste to the course – here in a Native Americans design. It‘s almost a shame to use it to clean one’s equipment. 

35 $ from uthersupply.com

Criquet – The Driving Glove

Criquet should be known to some of you already. Their polos, sweaters and jackets stand for  clean design, comfort and high quality. Always a bit different, but without being deliberately edgy. For them gloves doesn’t always have to be white. The tasty Driving Glove is available in black, green and yellow.

35 € via criquetshirts.com

Random Golf Club – Randamu Tee

Erik Anders Lang, known from golf adventures, recently launched his own line for street and golfwear. A logical step since he has many followers and stands for a new type of golf: loose, casual but stylish, always with a tiny bit of street smartness. I’d wear it from clubhouse to night club to random golf club. 

T-shirt 35,- $ from erikanderslang.com

TinyMtn – Pete Dye Course French Lick Miniatur

At the beginning of the year one of the great course architects, Pete Dye, died at the blessed age of 94. Few of us will have been lucky enough to play one of his treats, but you can now put one of his masterpieces in miniature on a scale of 1: 20,000 – the French Lick in Indiana. Nice gift, nice appreciation, we think.

Get it for 47.67 € (and many other miniature courses) via shapeways.com/shops/tinymtn

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Make it pop!

Author: Stefan Batsch

If golf is one thing, then it’s certainly not colourless and pale. There’s days in summer when hanging out on the club terrace feels like at the general meeting of the candy trade association – tons of pink, mint, bright blue and almost every pastel shade in the world is flickering in front of your eyes. But what’s missing often, however, are bright and other colors, clear announcements, a little pop, a little courage, unconventionalism, some fresh patterns that go beyond argyle checks, a little wink, freshness and nonchalance. And sometimes it’s eye-soothening when a clean look in black, white or gray basics is broken with just some small, pointedly used sprinkles. We took a look at a few newer, smaller brands to see what‘s on their table this season …

Dormie Workshop – Space Pop Throwback

Of course, especially after the delayed start of the season, your drivers and woods are so hot that they need to be cooled. Best way done with these wonderfully cool headcovers from Dormie Workshop that come along in an 80’s style and bring back memories of times of BMX bikes, eternally long summer holidays and hanging out in the swimming pool. Dormie are known for special and unique leather covers in limited short runs. Not the cheapest on the market, but still they go away like ice cream in midsummer, as I was told from the guys from Nova Scotia. So if you want it, hurry up!

$ 120 via dormieworkshop.com

Almigos x Asher Gloves

In terms of color, this pretty glove from Almigos in cooperation with Asher Gloves is a perfect match for Dormie‘s Ice Popsicle design. Almigos, a brand out of the California desert, started as a group of friends who lanched the „Almigos Classic“, a relaxed tournament that is all about golf, margaritas and having a good time in the sun out of which this very likeable little label evolved.

$ 26 via almigosgolf.com

BB&F Co. – Battersea Ferrules

Ok, our irons all look pretty much the same. Silver, a few matt black or bronze and maybe a few sheikhs, Russians and Jack Nicholson have gold ones. That’s it. If you want to add some color and an individual touch to your set of irons, you can actually only go for it with colored grips – or with a set of BB & F ferrules. Countless color variations invite you to match your iron to your bag, your trolley, favorite cap, preferred ball color or your shoes. A set consists of ten ferrules and costs between $ 30 and $ 40, the one shown here is $ 40 on bbandfco.com

Outerlinks – Praying Hands Floppy Hat

A beautiful, simple design that does not rage as a bull at the gate and screams GOLF! Dürer‘s praying hands wearing gloves saying „Please, baby, sit at the flag!“, you can almost hear it praying. Symbol for almost every golfer. The guys from North Carolina stand for clean design for on and off the course and good quality at really affordable prices.

$ 25 via outerlinksgolf.com

PRG Originals – Pop Art Blade Cover

Even after the lousiest 3-putt, the mood rises up again when you put the putter back in PRG Originals’ ’Pop Art Blade Cover. And it‘s almost impossible to forget this cover on the green, that‘s how loud it is. PRG from Northern Ireland has been producing various accessories for well-known golf brands, clubs and events for over 15 years now. PRG Originals, its own collection brand, has been launched last year. The design is also available as a mallet version and for drivers / woods.

£ 25 on prgoriginals.com

PE Golf Co. – Camoji Fairwaywoods Headcover

And another smile-provoking cover, this time from Sweden. PE Golf, the headcover brand established in 2015, worked with women pro golfer Camilla Lennarth for this leather emoji model. In any case, both go very well with my „play“ with fairway woods.

500 SKR (about 46 €) on www.pegolf.se

BNKR – Tournament Badges Pocket Tee

Ok, the Masters with the typical exaggerated azalea blossom has initially failed, being postponed to fall. With this shirt from BNKR, a small golf lifestyle brand from the West Coast, you’ll have the Masters always in your heart. „We can‘t guarantee this pocket tee will get you past the gates at Augusta National, but we can guarantee you‘ll be the best looking person getting escorted by security off the property for trying.“

$ 25 on bnkrgolfclub.com

Sugarloaf Social Club – SSC Print Tour Visor Collection

Sugarloaf also evolved from a group of friends, the love to play and a certain rebellion against the rigid standards in golf clothing. You can see that in their current Visor collection. With a series of events spread over the east coast and a „hidden gem map“, in which they list rather unknown golf course pearls with extremely cheap green fees on their website (unfortunately only in the USA), they go beyond the mere manufacturing and marketing of products and are right in the Spirit of the Game.

$ 40 from www.sugarloafsocialclub.com

TOMO – Vol. 1

TOMO from Utah might have gained some fame even outside the United States. Simple and clean shoe styles that look extremely comfty, now in three different models, each of which is available in many colors – the Vol. 1 model shown here is available in seven different versions alone. You don‘t always have to leave your money at the big players!

Available for $ 95 at tomogolf.com

Radry – 90‘s Hat

A cap stylistically somewhere between Miami Vice, Magnum, Venice Beach and Golf in cool, but not over the top, and somehow unobtrusive with its relatively small splash of color on the forehead. Radry, another small American label with always refreshing designs and ideas with good pop appeal from laces to ball markers to hoodies.

Cap € 32 on radrygolf.com