AZ Golf Insider Digital Edition - December 2020 - Holiday Guide

AZ GOLF INSIDER Digital Edition

DECEMBER 2020

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESK

by Ed Gowan

With an interesting year coming to a close, and what promises to be a better year ahead, we wish you a very happy and memorable holiday season with plenty of good golf.

AZ GOLF Insider Digital Edition EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS PRESIDENT.................................. Bill Burgesser VICE PRESIDENT..................... Bob McNichols VICE PRESIDENT ............................ Tim Brown SECRETARY................................ Michelle Cross TREASURER................................. Tim Hulscher GENERAL COUNSEL....................... Greg Mast EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jackie Bertsch, Vera Ciancola, Barbara Fitzgerald, Ed Gowan, Mark Jeffrey, Jerry Huff, Mike Kane, Leslie Kramer, Ann Martin, Scott McNevin, John Souza

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ecember is normally a slow golf month except for our Patriot All-America at the Wigwam Golf Club in Litchfield Park at month’s end. Like all else in 2020, things are different. Champions Golf Club in Houston will be the site of the U.S. Women’s Open from December 10-13.

That gives golf fans another injection of competitive golf for the holiday season, which you can enhance with the many gift suggestions in these pages.

Founded by major champions Jimmy Demaret and Jackie Burke, the 36-hole facility at Champions is “championship” in every respect. From clubhouse amenities to conditioning to course setup, this is a good players course with a flair for tradition. Hats are not permitted to be worn in the clubhouse and must be “brim forward,” jackets are required for dinner in cooler months, and all else is golf tradition in action. Past hostings include the ’67 Ryder Cup, ’69 U.S. Open, ’93 U.S. Amateur, two

women’s amateurs and five Tour Championships among myriad amateur events. To become a member, as the 97-year-old Burke still insists, “A person must have a handicap of 15 or less to join Champions… It makes no sense to fill a yacht club with people who can’t sail a boat.”

You have to love a course with this kind of leadership. This to me is “must-watch” golf to see how the ladies handle it.

How many rounds will you play before 2021? I plan for at least another dozen before closing the year in style watching the All-America’s at the Wigwam.

Enter our “Patriot All-America Virtual Tournament” for a $10 donation (azgolf.org), featuring prizes awarded weekly, and then come see the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, December 27th at 3pm. Starting with January, there will be AGA-wide virtual events to keep you playing. Prizes will include NASCAR rides and drives, with a “Championship” for the points leaders in May.

AGA STAFF Ed Gowan, Hudson Baer, David Bataller, Anj Brown, Alexa Cerra, Le Ann Finger, Tim Eberlein, Brianna Gianiorio, Sharon Goldstone, Erin Groeneveld, Vivian Kelley, Mike Mason, Derek McKenzie, Chris Montgomery, Robyn Noll, Cullen Perron, Kylie Shoemake, Alex Tsakiris, Susan Woods PARTNERSHIP CONTACT Chris Montgomery............... (602) 872-7011 NATIONAL ADVERTISING CONTACT Brian Foster............................. (602) 909-7799 THE AZGOLF INSIDER STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF..................... David Bataller AGA EDITOR..................................... Anj Brown CONTRIBUTORS David Bataller, Anj Brown, Ed Gowan

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PXG Apparel

PXG Apparel

PXG Apparel President and Executive Creative Director, Renee Parsons, has created a fashion brand that goes “beyond the course.”

APPAREL In an industry filled with traditional polos and shapeless khakis, PXG is boldly going where no company has gone before. Known for its high-performance golf clubs, the company is now initiating a style movement in the golf-wear industry and beyond.

The driving force behind the golf apparel line is Renee Parsons, the President and Executive Creative Director of PXG Apparel. As an avid golfer with a lifelong passion for art and fashion, Parsons saw an opportunity to deliver versatile,

TAKING A BOLD STEP BEYOND GOLF

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stylish apparel that helps golfers look and feel great on and off the course.

“When I took on this role in late 2018, there was a deep gap in the market for golf apparel that could take people from the golf course to the next part of their day. I envisioned an apparel brand that would go beyond the course.

Based on feedback from our customers, this idea has seemed to really resonate. From that positive response, we have expanded our designs for both men and women,” said Parsons. “PXG

equipment has built a reputation for innovation, design, and performance. We’ve created an Apparel and Accessories line with those same high standards in mind and in every detail.”

The company unveiled its Spring/Summer Collection in May 2019, presenting more than forty seasonal pieces for both men and women.

Introducing clean designs, luxury fabrics, and sophisticated tailoring, each piece sought to break the mold of mundane golf apparel.

Since Spring 2019, PXG has continued to disrupt the golf apparel world including with its latest release, the Fall/Winter 2020 Collection.

Its largest to date, the collection presents more than 70 versatile pieces intended to perform in any setting.

“The collection is designed to work anywhere, from fairways to open roads,” said Parsons. “With every release, PXG Apparel will continue to add men’s and women’s styles that work on and off the golf course.”

A variety of rich materials and patterns are featured throughout the most recent line, including Italian performance blends, cashmere and leather. Also introduced this season was the new Fairway Camo™ print inspired by aerial im-

agery of the courses at Scottsdale National Golf Club, the private club owned by the Parsons. Elevated pieces like a statement-making polo dress, luxurious outerwear, and custom prints push the boundaries of traditional golf attire.

The Fall/Winter Collection also expanded the men’s polo selection offering both an athletic and comfort fit. The collection’s signature colors, Deep Crimson and Military Green, are a nod to the company’s Arizona roots and the many wonders of the state’s landscape - from the stunning Red Rocks of Sedona to the rich canopy in Flagstaff. The hand-picked colors add a fresh vibrance when paired with PXG’s monochromatic color palette of black, white, and gray.

Unlike many golf companies, PXG Apparel and Equipment are not sold in big department stores. They are available online and at all six brick-and-mortar locations, including its two Arizona stores: PXG Westgate in Glendale, and the company’s headquarters in Scottsdale.

Like all things PXG, the apparel adheres to the highest standards of quality and attention to detail. Visit your local PXG location or PXG.com to shop all that PXG has to offer.

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The PXG Lightweight Down Field Vest is a cold-weather essential, ideal for early morning range sessions and anytime you need an extra layer of warmth. Toss one in your golf bag and you’re good to go.

The One & Done is a 100% milled, mallet-style putter with prominent alignment aids to increase your confidence and drop putts when they count. The bi-material construction, ultra-deep CG, and adjustable sole weights optimize MOI, ensuring stability and consistency.

Add elegantly edgy style to your jacket lineup with the PXG Fairway Camo Pullover, ideal for the golf course or any outdoor pursuit that involves sun or action. The oneof-a-kind design is inspired by the pristine, wide-open fairways found at Scottsdale National Golf Club.

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The West Links Course is a true links located on the edge of the Firth of Forth. This championship course has hosted many events over the years and is all about imagination with the sea in play on six holes.

Kingsbarns Golf Links is located seven miles from St Andrews and sits along 1.8 miles of the North Sea coastline.

This Worldwide Top 100 course will inspire lifelong memories and complete your Scottish golf experiences.

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