Sweet Stuff by Terry Ross

SWEETSTUFF

by Terry Ross

Player2 Apparel

It isn’t too often when it comes to golf apparel that tradition gets along with quirkiness and outside the box thinking—but a newcomer to the clothing side of the sport has done just that—with magnificent results.

Player2 describes itself as a lighthearted yet classic men’s golf apparel brand—with the logo and slogan: “Drop Another” to signify the age-old mulligan or do-over.

The brand was founded just a year ago by three successful businessmen: David Petrie – Co-founder of Blue Buffalo Co.-Natural Pet foods; Co-Founder Sobe Beverages; Bill McGarry--Sr. VP, Advertising Sales + Strategic Partnerships at AccuWeather and AJ Romeo--Owner of the sports marketing firm, Barnburner Marketing. Each of them is passionate about the game—but appreciate all the imperfections that come with it. A golf shot is rarely perfect - yet there’s an addiction that can come with it.

The concept started with an early morning tee time. When AJ hit it off the tee, it was clear that his ball was lost. Bill, his buddy, said “drop another!” AJ did and striped it down the middle. Bill then said, “Player 2 always comes through.” Try again because the next shot just might be “the one.” That is golf. And that’s how AJ, Bill and David came up with the name Player2.

From that encounter came the offbeat name and brand that has produced some very well-made polos, vests, hats, T-shirts, hoodies and accessories. Right now, it’s primarily men’s products, but eventually the company would like to add a women’s and kids’ lineup.

For such a newcomer to the golf scene, Player2 has produced some very stylish, comfortable and well-made garments with the type of soft feel, color combinations and functionality that normally comes with many years in the business.

Advances such as the Brrº Technology –Player 2 uses Brrº Triple Chill technology in its garments, which is proven to keep golfers cooler. Brrº has exclusive, patented yarns and the specialized manufacturing techniques combine natural cooling minerals, active wicking and rapid drying technology to create a Triple Chill Effect for an instant and permanent cooling sensation that won’t ever fade or wash out.

“Our designers looked to timeless and classic,” noted Romeo. “We set out to expand our polo portfolio by adding more colorways and styles that can be worn on the course, at the office, on the beach or at dinner. We are especially excited about the new Player2 premium performance hoodie which comes in three colorways.”

For cool, winter weather, the brand’s first premium performance hoodie exudes performance, style and comfort all in one. It is available in three colorways – Midnight Sky (navy), Island Fog (Dark Gray) and Island Mist (Light heather gray) and features a 2-pocket front with the brand’s hero blue brand accents and a silicone brand mark on the left sleeve. Player 2 designers eliminated the draw strings to avoid distractions during the golf swing. The Player2 premium hoodie is suitable for the golfer who shoots par, drops another--or who casually wants to wear it with their favorite denims. Player2’s newest addition to its performance polo line-up is the Drop Another polo that features four-way stretch technology for better mobility and utilizes Player2’s Brrrº Triple Chill Effect technology for ultimate comfort. It comes in two colorways-- National White and Sunny Blue-- and highlights a repeatable Player2 brand mark.

For a new golf clothing brand, Player2 is off to a fast start.

Find Player2 on the web at: https://player2.com

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Life Signs

With a New Year breaking it is time for many golfers to change-up the scenery around their castle—and Mark Bernegger has the perfect accessory to add some spice to any player’s décor.

His new product line called “LifeSigns” is just that. They are technically signs but designed to be hung as artwork—and they are sure to be a conversation piece! Bernegger designs his pieces around what people are passionate about, and his golf creation is sure to be a conversation piece at home, office, vacation spot, clubhouse or at the local watering hole. It can fit in at a lot of places.

The golf LifeSigns are handcrafted in the USA, all steel, and have a hammered copper finish. Measuring 12”w x 38” high and weighing thirteen pounds, LifeSigns are more like artwork than a sign. The letters are machine milled and accented in black-- and the shape of the frame gives it a 3-D look on the wall. Decorative hardware lines the side adding even more flair. The artwork is meticulously designed and produced and ready to hang on the wall. Perfect for adding flair to any room.

LifeSigns is part of Bernegger’s new company called Whitetail Windows that he recently started after a varied career as a pilot for FedEx and a hunting and fishing products firm that he sold after 22 years in the business. For more information email: marksbernegger@gmail.com www.golfvacationsmag.com

Goose Travel App

If the just-completed holiday season has shown us anything, it is that you must be prepared when traveling. From extreme weather to airline snafus—anything can happen.

Goose Insurance Services is now providing travelers with travel insurance policies at their fingertips 24/7 with a travel app that can provide emergency medical insurance, Covid-19 insurance and trip protection coverage that can reimburse you for your pre-paid, non-refundable trip costs (like airfare or accommodations), if travel plans are cancelled or interrupted due to one of the reasons listed on your plan’s policy.

The Goose app, available on the App Store or Google Play, offers travel medical insurance at your fingertips with instant policies. Goose Insurance provides easy to understand coverage. Many travelers do not realize that their regular healthcare coverage stops when travelling outside their healthcare network, state and United States. Having a travel medical insurance policy can potentially save you from paying thousands of dollars in medical bills if an accident or illness occurs.

“Travel medical insurance policies help to protect you when unexpected emergencies or accidents occur”, said Dejan Mirkovic, Co-Founder for Goose Insurance Services Inc. “A vacation should be worry-free and buying travel medical insurance provides peace of mind if an unexpected medical emergency arises while you are away from home--you are covered.”

The Goose App provides 24/7 emergency travel insurance whether you are travelling within the USA or outside of the USA. American citizens and residents are covered for emergency medical expenses related to accidents and medical emergencies experienced while traveling outside your home state--or outside the U.S.

For less than $100 per year, you can travel worry-free during these unprecedented times with Covid-19 insurance that covers up to $500,000 worldwide for emergency travel medical expenses relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, when you travel outside of the U.S. The yearly plan includes unlimited trips of 30 days or less. It also includes meals and accommodation benefits if you must quarantine when traveling outside of the U.S.

“Medical emergencies overseas can be very expensive. Depending on the country you’re in, medical evacuations can end up costing around $100,000 and average hospital stays can be around $60,000 if not more” added Mirkovic. “I advise everyone to get travel medical insurance when traveling because you never know what could happen and you certainly don’t want to come home with a big medical bill from your vacation.” To learn more visit: www.gooseinsurance.com Golf Vacations • January 2023 33