Player’s Corner FASHION
Tee Up These Holiday Gifts Santa’s on point with goodies from cocktail glasses to King Cheetah shoes. By Suzanne S. Brown SAY CHEERS TO TRAVEL Lift a glass to your favorite sport with this cocktail set from G/Fore. The mouth-blown crystal glasses each feature a different etched design, including the brand’s logo, a skull and tees and sayings the company has popularized, including “Pray For Birdies” and “No 1 Cares What You Shot.” The set of four 14-ounce glasses is $115 and comes in a gift box. gfore.com For his locker at the club or to take on any trip, the limited edition Camo Dopp Kit, also from G/Fore, combines swagger as well as service. The toiletries bag has a waterproof camouflage patterned shell, side strap handle, two-way zipper on the top, internal zipper security pocket and bottom zip for additional storage, $95. gfore.com
ORIGIN STORY You might not be able to golf in Scotland right now, but you can vicariously tour 14 of its top courses by paging through Scotland, Home of Golf, a collaboration of the father-and-son photography team of Iain and Christopher Low, and illustrations and text from author, historian and artist David Joy. The book features full-color photography from the air and ground of courses that span the sport’s six centuries, including Carnoustie, Cruden Bay, The Old Course and Prestwick. Accompanying illustrations and text highlight the champions and influencers that have graced famous Scottish courses through the ages, $45. amazon.com or scottishgolflibrary.com
COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | Winter 2020
GOING THE DISTANCE While it doesn’t promise to lower your score, Bushnell’s loaded-with-features Tour V5 Shift rangefinder will surely make your game more precise. The device can read distances from 5 to 1,300 yards, has a magnification level of 6x, features a slope algorithm that is improved over previous models and uses the company’s visual Jolt technology to emit a little buzz and put a red ring around the flag when the target is located. Bright optics and fast focusing are other attributes, as is the fact that the rangefinder is rainproof, attaches magnetically to the cart and comes with a carrying case, 3-volt battery and two-year warranty, $400. bushnellgolf.com
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PUSH AND PULL Push carts are a great device to use when walking the golf course, but let’s face it, they can be bulky to store and transport to and from the club. Not so with the Big Max Blade IP, which has been engineered to fold with three quick steps down to 34½ inches by 24½ inches and a depth of less than 5 inches. The brand originated in Europe more than two decades ago and is gaining a following in the U.S. for its carts and bags. The Blade IP, which has a five-year manufacturer’s warranty, is $350. us.bigmaxgolf.com
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