Kikkor Golf Raises The Bar For 2012

Over the last year or so the golf closet has become inundated with a vast array of golf shoes. My wife thinks I have a problem. So many companies are putting out great comfortable golf shoes. Many colors, different styles and designs for all tastes. Today we can thank James Lepp from Kikkor Golf for wetting our appetites for next Spring when Kikkor unleashes their new designs. I’ve had the opportunity to review Kikkor golf shoes twice now and each year they get better. I think after viewing the videos below of their new designs you will be blown away with new technology and designs Kikkor is releasing early next Spring.

Starting with the Jeff Spicoli inspired Slyder to the Classic design of the Pure. It looks like Kikkor has something for everyone once again. Kikkor even plans to release a high top golf shoe called New Heights. This coming Spring will be an exciting time for Kikkor Golf stay tuned to Ottawa Golf Blog for Kikkor updates.



2012 Choice: Tenny from Kikkor Choice on Vimeo.



2012 Choice: Pure from Kikkor Choice on Vimeo.



2012 Choice: Slyder from Kikkor Choice on Vimeo.

Want more, check out this Sneak peak into Kikkor’s coolest shoe yet?

Kikkor Golf teamed up with Sean Hotchkiss from Khaki Crusader to bring one of the best options for the Tenny design yet, a special edition shoe for Spring 2012 aptly named The Tenny Khaki Crusader. The shoe is set to arrive in early February of next year. More info here from Sean about the Special Edition shoe.

Be one of the first to own a pair. Sign up here for your chance to win a pair of these Special Edition shoes.

For every (50) entries Kikkor receives, they’ll give away a FREE PAIR of Tenny Khaki Crusaders when they launch in February of 2012 – right after the PGA Show and just in time for early season golf.

Think Quagmire Kids and ColorFusion For Back To School

Summer Vacation is almost over even though most kids don’t want to admit it. They certainly don’t want their parents mentioning it as well. If your like me and you want to score huge bonus points with your kids surprise them with some gear from Quagmire Kids. Quagmire’s heat-sensitive, color-changing ColorFusion shirts are a great retro fashion statement for kids of any age.



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After doing a review of Quagmire ColorFusion shirts earlier this year I know my kids love these type of fun and hip clothes. Cudos to Quagmire and their PR team for running a great email ad which had a picture of my girls from my Quagmire review.

A core focus of the Toronto brand's first kid's collection - ColorFusion polos and T-shirts (with logos and without) transform with body or external heat and are machine washable. Boys and Girls styles run in sizes 4-14, and retail from $25-$39. You can find Quagmire Kids on their website, at DicksSportingGoods.com, at the Bay on Queen Street in Toronto, along with additional online and retail locations.

Special Note******

Be sure and check out The Bay in Toronto this week . They carry Quagmire Kids apparel and are running a fun promotion when you buy Quagmire gear. The boys from Quagmire Golf have got The Bay to put ColorFusion swatches in all customer bags, plus some other fun things so be sure and check it out.

What's Your Favorite Golf Belt?

Golf belts have become a golf fashion necessity for me and with all the options out there I though it would be interesting to hear what’s every one's favorite belt is this season?

It seems I’ve gone the Herb Tarlek way and pretty much all the belts I own are now white and my favorite this season is my White/Vibrant Orange Enamel Wide Belt from PUMA Golf.

Surprisingly it goes with much of my golf attire. From some white shorts I have from Votary Golf to some Azure colored Puma Twill Bermuda Shorts. I've been able to coordinated the vibrant orange with a plethora of color options which I initially thought might be difficult. Puma Golf really make some great quality golf belts.

Post your picks on Instagram as well let's see what you got. I'm ottawagolfblog on Instagram

Here's a few that have been offered up as favorites so far:

Some stylin' 59 Belts from a follower of Ottawa Golf Blog

A few more from a follower on Twitter. Some Puma love @pumagolf and a nice Beyond The Links belt.

Puma Style At The PGA Championship

The final major of the year makes its way to the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia this week. Rickie Fowler and Johan Edfors will be teeing it up at the PGA Championship and here's what Puma attire they'll be wearing. My favorites are Fridays for both players. Purple on Edfors and green for Rickie rocks! What's your favorite? Find your PUMA Golf swag at shop.puma.com
 

THURSDAY: Duo Swing Graphic Polo, Golf Style Pant, 210 Fitted Monoline, Carve Belt, Cell Fusion 2 Graphic

FRIDAY: 18 Hole Tech Polo, Golf PKT Pant, 210 Fitted Monoline, High Shine Belt, Cell Fusion 2

SATURDAY: Golf Novelty Tech Polo, Golf Style Pant, 210 Fitted Monoline, High Shine Belt, Cell Fusion 2

SUNDAY: Golf Duo Swing Mesh Polo Shirt, Golf Style Pant, 210 Fitted Monoline, High Shine Belt, Cell Fusion 2

THURSDAY: 18 Hole Tech Polo, Golf 5 PKT Pant, Clairmont Military Cap, Enamel Belt Wide, Club 917

FRIDAY: Golf Reverse Stripe Polo, Golf Style Pant, Clairmont Military Cap, High Shine Belt, Club 917

SATURDAY: Golf Performance Polo, Golf Style Pant, Clairmont Military Cap, Enamel Belt Wide, Club 917

SUNDAY: Golf Duo Swing Graphic Polo, Golf Style Pant, Clairmont Military Cap, Carve Belt, Club 917

Book Review: The Swinger

During my two week Summer vacation I got to read a book about the world’s most celebrated athlete and most dominant golfer of all time plus he’s the richest sports figure in history. The real meat and potatoes of the book, this guy has a voracious sexual appetite and it isn’t quenched by his hot wife. I know what your thinking, I didn’t realize there was a new book about Tiger Woods. No sorry wrong this book is fiction and is called “The Swinger” and is about Herbert X. Treemont, you can just call him Tree.

Book Review: “The Swinger”

When your reading the book it’s hard not to see similarities. Tree lives in St. Petersburg, Fla., whereas Tiger Woods lives near Orlando. Tree has ankle surgery, Tiger knee surgery. Tree’s wife Belinda is from Italy, Tiger’s ex, Elin Nordegren born in Sweden. Tree’s wife beats him up with a 5 iron, Elin we’re not sure if she got a swing in, maybe. Tree’s golf nemesis Will Martinson really sounds like Phil Mickelson. It’s impossible to not think of Tiger Woods and what he’s been through the last few years when you read this book. You be the judge.

I really like the what the authors (Michael Bamberger ("This Golfing Life") and Alan Shipnuck ("Bud, Sweat and Tees") have done they’ve made a great fun paging turning book which is perfect for the Summer. It’s got some great laughs, the tryst in the wine cellar of Augusta by Tiger I mean Tree is classic as well the mention of Mentos used during oral sex is perfect for a book that sheds real insight into the life of the professional golfer.

What I enjoyed most about The Swinger was the narrative perspective of the newspaperman turned PR guy, Josh Dutra. He’s a well written intriguing character which you have to figure from two sport writers. I also really enjoyed the many insights into life both on tour and off the course and the way in which the book helps us see some sort of possible comeback for Tiger. Will it happen not really sure but it sure will be interesting watching and reading

One final thing I also like the fact that the book leaves you guessing: are some of Treemont's shenanigans based on actual events that the authors may have learned about "off the record." I’m just saying!

From Simon and Schuster Press Release: 

THE SWINGER is a fast, funny, and gleefully outrageous novel that illuminates the life of the world-class, life-by-the-balls athlete. It is also a meditation on love, sex, marriage, friendship, celebrity, and the media. It is written with a smile, not with disdain for athletes like Tree, but with empathy and affection and hope that Tree’s transformation, redemption, and return to greatness may be just around the corner.

About the Book:
THE SWINGER
by Michael Bamberger and Alan Shipnuck
Published by Simon & Schuster/ Sports Illustrated
Publication Date: July 12th, 2011
Price: $25.00
ISBN-13: 978-1-4516-5755-5
eBook ISBN-13: 978-1-4516-5757-9

Whitetail Golf Club Reduces Green Fees Rest of Season

One of my favorite golf courses in the Ottawa Valley, Whitetail Golf Club has decided to reduce it's green fees just because the price of everything (fuel, food, traveling costs, etc) is increasing so much. For the remainder of the 2011 season Whitetail Golf Club has reduced their green fee rates. Whitetail Golf Club was voted the best public golf course (under $45.00) in 2010 by Flagstick Magazine Readers.

New Green Fee Rates for 2011!!!

Every Monday All Day - $35.00 with Cart Included

Tuesday to Thursday - $26.00 Green Fee

Friday to Sunday - $41.00 Green Fee

Taxes included in these prices.

Vacation Golf At Midland Golf & Country Club

Midland Golf & Country Club Mini Review

While on holidays I was fortunate enough to get a chance to play Midland Golf and Country Club. Although it was just the back nine I was happy to check it off my list of must play courses. Established in 1919 and located in the heart of Georgian Bay this course is a must play for any level of golfer. If you get a chance to play this course don’t hesitate. Greens were in great condition and rolled nicely. Fairways were well maintained and tee boxes were quite adequate.

As you can see from my Instagram pictures this is one beautiful course with mature trees lining the fairways of each hole.

My favorite holes on the back nine were #11 the par 3 aptly named Thread The Needle. At 177 from the white tees this is a fun scenic par 3 that club selection will play a big key especially if the wind is in your face.

#15 Big Chief is the first par 5 on the back nine and from the tee doesn’t look to intimidating but beware of any stray shots as you’ll just be chopping it out just to save par.