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Don’t worry, from the golf courses we’ve talked to you’re not alone, they average about 5 to 10 cell phones left behind each day. Usually, people toss their phones in the dash compartments and forget about them while loading up their golf bag and other gear to go home. There is nothing more annoying than getting halfway home and not being able to find your phone or call the course to check (since, ahem, you don’t have your phone). It’s no fun for the golf course either as they must keep your phone safe while waiting for you to return a collect it. The dash compartments aren’t the best place for cell phones anyway as the phone can bounce around and end up soaking in whatever liquid has dripped into the compartment from empty drink cans. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a simple device that held your phone on the golf cart and kept the screen in view for texting or other communications? Then, you would know exactly where it is when you’re ready to film that 15-foot birdie putt and you would no longer leave it behind at the end of the round. Every once and a while a simple idea comes around that is a game-changer, and Cell Phone Seat is changing the game for golfers everywhere. Cell Phone Seat is the EASIEST cell phone mount to install in a golf cart. It fits right into the cup holder while still leaving room for your tasty beverage. Cell Phone Seat holds any size phone, vertically or horizontally, and works with most cases and accessories. Cell Phone Seat is also MADE IN AMERICA by a Veteran-Owned company! So stop leaving your phone in your golf cart and put it in a Cell Phone Seat. Order FOURRRR at www.cellphoneseat.com today and get free shipping. Use code GOLFCENTRAL for an additional 10% off.

Will you go low if you get high? Golfers looking for something different from the beverage cart or the bar at the 19th hole may find soon find out. If California-based (but long-time Floridian) entrepreneur Alan Pleskow has his way, golfers outside of the Golden State will be sipping Pleskow’s new line of THC infused beverages called “Deep Desert Spirited Infusions” (www.drinkdeepdesert.com). Is Pleskow trying to turn your country club into Caddyshack? Not at all, says the company founder and “mid-handicap” golfer. “Deep Desert contains a low dose of THC,” he tells Golf Central. “In terms of the high, it’s more like drinking a beer than crushing a six-pack.”

Cannabis and golf have a long, if anecdotal, shared history, but only recently – and only in some States – is it legal to take your grass to the grass. Especially for people who live in cities and suburbs, a round or golf is a day surrounded by nature, and a perfect place for cannabis. Pleskow grew up hearing about the joys of golfing-while-high, but the illegality was a problem for the former attorney. “I’m delighted that so many states have finally legalized cannabis,” he noted. “Like alcohol, cannabis can be used safely, responsibly and regulated effectively.”

And the risk of over-indulging with Deep Desert is low, Pleskow told us. “Too much THC, like too much of anything, won’t be good for your golf game,” Pleskow observed. “But the low dose in Deep Desert means that golfers can get relaxed enough to enjoy their game without losing control that can result from too much cannabis.” An added benefit for golfers used to drinking beer or sugary soft drinks is that Deep Desert contains no sugar, calories or artificial flavorings and is easily mixed with juice or other mixers.

For the moment, Deep Desert is only available in California, so golfers elsewhere will have to wait. But Pleskow insists that it’s only a matter of time before Deep Desert is available on courses in Florida and other golfing havens. “Stay tuned,” he says. “We’ll be there soon.” Pleskow tells us that in the meantime, golfers can get a “taste” of Deep Desert by checking out his line of active, comfortable leisurewear at livedeepdesert.com.

MagnaReady is the first magnetic apparel company that features golf polos, chino pants and shorts, track pants and jackets with magnetic buttons making it easy for someone who has limited mobility or arthritis to dress without assistance. Maura Horton created patented magnetic closures for clothing after her husband, who was a college football coach, was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease at age 48 and started to struggle with the buttons on his dress shirts. One day after a game, Don was dressing in the locker room with the team and found he simply could not move his fingers to grip the button and push it through the buttonhole. NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, who was still in college at the time, came to Don’s aid. But upon hearing this story Maura never wanted Don to experience feeling helpless again. Because his job required him to travel with the team, Maura could not always be there to help Don, so she searched online for solutions. Instead of buttons, she thought why not magnets that would essentially be able to button Don’s shirt for him? The initial idea was inspired by the magnetic closure on an iPad case. It took some time to research and find the right type of magnets and perfect the design. While a variety of magnets were strong enough to reliably hold a shirt front closed, they could not survive in the washer and dryer, a feature Maura deemed critical for success and ease of use. Eventually Maura was able to create a dress shirt that looked no different to the unknowing eye, but that could restore independence to someone with upper body mobility challenges. Now, the patented MagnaReady magnetic closure technology is used in pants, polos, short sleeve camp shirts, sleepwear, and athletic apparel. And just recently, YARROW by MagnaReady, the first magnetic apparel line for women launched. Learn more and shop at www.magnaready.com.

NOW PLAYING: ONCORE’S VERO X2

Fresh off the release of its enhanced ELIXR three-piece golf ball in May, OnCore Golf has done it again. The Buffalo, N.Y.based technology company unveiled the VERO X2 in August, and early results and reviews indicate it’s a Tour-caliber ball to be reckoned with. The VERO X2 is the second iteration of OnCore’s VERO X1, one of the most awarded direct-to-consumer golf balls in recent years. Engineered using a proprietary formulation and manufacturing process, it boasts a high modulus, metalinfused mantle connected to a thin, cast urethane cover by a nano-engineered transition layer. The VERO X2 has a higher compression rating than the VERO X1 – 95 vs. 85 – and firmer feel optimal for players with high swing speeds. Leveraging the same unique core, mantle and cover integration as the VERO X1, the VERO X2 delivers low driver spin and a high, wind-penetrating trajectory for even greater distance and accuracy. This combination brings an optimized spin profile with irons and a trajectory engineered for stopping power on firm greens. VERO X2 features OnCore’s proprietary perimeterweighting that significantly reduces sidespin and bores through headwinds and crosswinds. OnCore has cultivated a loyal stable of professional golfers, including PGA TOUR / Korn Ferry Tour player Erik Compton, who originally switched to the VERO X1 after extensive testing and numerous practice rounds. Compton, who put the VERO X2 in play at the BMW Charity Pro-Am in Greenville, S.C. in June, described the ball as “crazy hot, baby!” The VERO X2 also landed on Golf Digest’s 2022 Hot List before officially hitting the market. Visit www.oncoregolf.com to purchase OnCore golf balls, with free shipping on purchases of $100 or more.

SWAG GOLF MLB COLLECTION- BOSTON RED SOX

No one does sports quite like the city of Boston - with 12 championships in 21 years to prove it - and now, Boston Red Sox fans can showcase their passion with bold, signature style. Swag Golf, the premium, limited-edition golf equipment, accessory, and apparel company, has expanded its available designs of Boston Red Sox headcovers. Officially licensed by MLB, the designs are now available for purchase on www.SwagGolf.com. The headcover suite pays homage to one of the most historic fields in baseball, and a pilgrimage in its own right for many fans: Fenway Park. After the success of Swag’s first Red Sox headcover featuring the Green Monster released last fall, the 2022 collection has expanded to include iconic images of the infamous the Red Seat (available in both Driver and Fairway) and the Kenmore T stop. The premium headcovers are designed and manufactured in the USA and feature plush protective interiors and durable UV resistant vinyl. “Boston sports fans are often spoiled in a way most fans dream of and have an embarrassment of riches in the W column; they expect the best. It was a fun creative challenge to design the Red Sox suite to capture the essence of their fandom in our signature style,” said Nick Venson, founder and CEO of Swag Golf. Swag products are some of the most sought-after merchandise in the golf world - often selling out in mere minutes. The Red Sox are just the latest MLB club to get the Swag treatment, with previous limited-edition headcover designs including offerings for the Chicago Cubs, LA Dodgers and Atlanta Braves. For the latest product releases, company updates and ambassador signings, fans can follow along at @SwagGolfCo on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. To snag some Swag of your own, please visit SwagGolf.com. THE FULL BUNDLE: In the box, you will receive a ULT-S Pro Rangefinder, which is rainproof and moisture resistant. There is a zippered case with a quick closure option to keep your rangefinder protected, a long lasting CR123 lithium battery, wrist strap, microfiber cleaning cloth, and an instruction manual. A lifetime of friendly free customer support is part of the deal, and in case of any unforeseen issues, we offer a two-year warranty. FEATURES: UNSTOPPABLE RAPID STABILIZED MEASUREMENTS A shaky hand or other environmental factors such as wind, won’t slow down your game with the ULT-S Pro Rangefinder OIS (“Optical Image Stabilization”) technology INSTA-READ TECHNOLOGY Get a fast precision reading of your target within ± 1 yard in a record 0.3 seconds, through spectacular crystal clear lenses that TecTecTec! is world-renowned for. RED TOLED DISPLAY Four luminosity settings make the ULT-S Pro Rangefinder readings bright and easily visible in a red font over a variety of backgrounds and in low-light conditions. This rangefinder also has a Fog Mode feature that emits a more powerful laser to take measurements through dense condensation. TARGET LOCK TECHNOLOGY WITH VIBRATION Lock onto flags instantly at up to 450 yards and hazards at up to 1000 yards. Up to 8 seconds of continuous measurement as you pan across numerous targets, including flagsticks, trees, and hazards. The Target Lock Technology will vibrate at the point you lock onto a target. SLOPE MODE Simply pull the faceplate out to turn the Slope Mode on for calculating distance when there are undulations. Red = Slope ON. A closed faceplate is USGA Tournament Rule 14-3 Compliant. Available at golf retailers nationwide and online at www.us.tectectec.com. BONUS OFFER - FREE Personalized Magnetic Leather Sleeve ($50.00 Value) $349.00