Ryder Cup Cheers - Poulter and Bubba Head Cheerleaders

Nothing like the Ryder Cup to bring out a bit of the competitive juices and the not normal golf etiquette. Chicago crowd was eager to please and Poulter and Bubba looked like they were enjoying themselves. Singles should be interesting today.

PUMA Golf Designs Ryder Cup Shoes for Ian Poulter

Our friends over at MyGolfSpy.com have posted this news about Ian Poulter Puma shoes this week. Seems they'll be matching his Ryder Cup apparel. Poulter is always stylin' in Puma attire.

PUMA Golf has created a selection of custom Neo Classic Pro Type shoes for Ian Poulter to wear at the Ryder Cup. The Neo Classic Pro Type shoes are the style Ian has been wearing since early 2012 when he made the switch to PUMA Golf footwear.

Ian’s custom Neo Classic Pro Types were designed to align with Europe’s Ryder Cup outfits. The Neo Classic ProType features PUMA Golf’s S²C Pro Chassis, Carbon Fiber Shank and ArchTec medial support; this combination provides the golfer with control, stability and power. The outsole features S²Quill Spikes with Performance INSert System (PINS) along with 130 S²Quill traction quills and 50 molded spikes. The replaceable and molded spikes are directionally molded to ensure maximum grip and superior traction while the PINS system provides improved balance, feel and lateral stability by bringing the golfer closer to the ground. Along with the spikes, the outsole features a full length flex groove as well as 10 forefoot flex grooves and 4 heel flex grooves for improved flexibility during your swing and while walking the course.

The Neo Classic Pro Type in Black/White and White/Black is available at select golf retailers now.

Kikkor Golf Introduces Some Awesome Apparel

Our friends at Kikkor Golf have decided to dabble in some awesome golf apparel. Just this week they've introduced a limited supply of Kikkor apparel. Check out the Heather Polo and the Blocker Jacket from Kikkor Golf. The polo comes in Charcoal, Deep Sea, Grey, Mint and Purple. The Blocker comes in Black, Black/Purple/Grey, and White/Deep Sea/Black. Polos go for $59 Jackets for $99. Thoughts?

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Tiger Woods At The Ryder Cup

An interesting compilation video from Golfing World of Tiger Woods at the Ryder Cup we can only hope for a singles match versus Rory McIlroy on Sunday.

What's Your Winter Golf Getaway

Fall is great time for golf in the Ottawa area but unfortunately after Fall comes Winter and we don't get to golf once the snow flies here in Ottawa. Most golfers then flip the switch and start to plan their trips to sunny golf vacation destinations. Florida, Arizona and South Carolina being the most popular destinations.

A few years ago I had the chance to visit the US and British Virgin Islands but didn't golf this year I might be heading there again. Golf will be on the menu. Nothing like swinging the club in the warmth of the Caribbean when there's 3 feet of snow back home.

What places are on your bucket list to play in the Winter off season? For me to play golf in Phuket Thailand or maybe hit the links in New Zealand would be high on that list. I'd also have to put Hawaii on that list as well. I don't no whether it's from watching Hawaii-Five-O but man Hawaii is beautiful, golf courses look amazing too.

COBRA Golf Launches AMP CELL Line February 2013

 Exclusive pics from COBRA Golf of the AMP CELL Driver, Fairway Wood, Hybrid and Irons. Your thoughts?

COBRA Golf is bringing something juicy (again!) with the launch of the AMP CELL line.  Unlike any other driver, fairway, or hybrid available on the market, the AMP CELL line features COBRA'S NEW breakthrough MyFly technology, allowing golfers to select from 6 different loft/trajectory settings (in one club) for optimized performance and distance based on a golfers’ swing or weather and course conditions.

We are offering consumers the best of technology and style as along with MyFly, COBRA is are once again reaffirming our stats as the first club manufacture to offer a choice in colour by creating the AMP CELL line in four fresh colours - Silver, Directoire Blue, Barbados Red and Vibrant Orange.  This combination lets you get the most options and best performance. 

Press Release 

COBRA Launches AMP CELL^TM Drivers.

One Driver. Six Settings. Four Fresh Colours.

MyFly^TM and SmartPad ^TM Technology Provides Unmatched Performance

CARLSBAD, CA (September 25th, 2012) – COBRA Golf is bringing something juicy (again!) with the launch of the AMP CELL and AMP CELL Pro Drivers. Unlike any other driver available in the market, the AMP CELL and AMP CELL Pro Drivers feature COBRA’s new breakthrough MyFly technology, allowing golfers to select from 6 different loft/trajectory settings (in one club) for optimized performance and distance based on a golfers’ swing or weather and course conditions. In addition to MyFly technology, COBRA is reaffirming its status as the first club manufacturer to offer a choice in colour by creating the AMP CELL Driver in four fresh colours - Silver, Directoire Blue, Barbados Red and Vibrant Orange.

“The AMP CELL Driver offers golfers the adjustability, innovation, customization and choice they want but have not been able to get - until now,” said Bob Philion, President. “We are taking adjustability to another level with our MyFly technology, offering 6 different loft/trajectory settings golfers can change to adapt to their swing or playing conditions. The technology combined with the colour choice reaffirms COBRA’s positioning as a performance driven brand infusing more joy into the game.”

MyFly Technology offers a simple solution for golfers to optimize trajectory and distance. The AMP CELL Driver can be adjusted to the following lofts with a simple wrench; 8.5°, 9.5°, 9.5° Draw, 10.5°, 10.5° Draw and 11.5°; and the AMP CELL Pro can be adjusted to 7.5°, 8.5°, 8.5° Fade, 9.5°, 9.5° Fade and 10.5°. Golfers can now customize their club based on swing speed (higher lofts for slower swing speeds and lower lofts for faster swing speeds), weather (lower lofts to bring ball flight down on windy days) and course conditions (higher lofts for more carry).

The AMP CELL and AMP CELL Pro take adjustability a step further with SmartPad technology. Unlike other drivers that require a golfer to adjust the sole plate after adjusting loft for a square face, COBRA’s proprietary SmartPad technology delivers a square face at address regardless of loft setting and still allows for workability to slightly open or close the face as desired. 

COBRA’s E9 Face Technology^TM with dual roll is used in the AMP CELL and AMP CELL Pro Drivers for an elliptical face shape with a canted bulge and roll that improves distance and accuracy on mis-hits from heel to toe and above and below the centerline.

Advanced Material Placement^TM and Cell technology work together to enable a 12% larger elliptical E9 Face shape to deliver faster ball speeds and high MOI (moment of inertia) on mis-hits. The Cell technology saves and redistributes weight in a granular way and is visible on the drivers in the Cell band which wraps around to the crown. This wrap also visibly shows a golfer where the weight is distributed, with the AMP CELL Driver having a CG optimized for low-mid handicap players, the AMP CELL Pro using a lower, more neutral CG position for better players and the AMP CELL Offset have a heel-biased CG for slice correction. 

Taking choice and customization one step further, COBRA is offering the AMP CELL Driver in four fresh colours; Directoire Blue, Silver, Vibrant Orange and Barbados Red. The AMP CELL Pro is offered in Vibrant Orange and Silver. The sole of the club features a curved Cell band in the featured colour and the crown of the club is the solid featured colour. In the AMP CELL, the white Fujikura Fuel shaft features an edgy paint splatter graphic.

The AMP CELL Driver is also available in an offset model designed to help tame a slice. The offset design offers the golfer more time to square the face at impact and provides more heel-biased weighting to help hit straighter drives. The AMP CELL Offset Driver features an MRC COBRA AMP Shaft and a Lamkin COBRA REL grip. The Offset model is Revolver Grey with hints of Barbados Red.

The COBRA AMP CELL Driver (MSRP $349) is available in both right and left handed models with My Fly technology which allows any driver you purchase to be adjusted from 8.5° to 11.5° loft settings, including 9.5° and 10.5° draw settings. It is available in Stiff, Regular and Lite flexes and features a Fujikura Fuel shaft (60g S and R, 55g L and 45.75” length) and has a 460cc head.

The COBRA AMP CELL Pro Driver (MSRP $449) is available in both right and left handed models with My Fly technology which allows any driver you purchase to be adjusted from 7.5° to 10.5° loft settings, including 8.5° and 9.5° fade settings. It features a MRC Kurokage shaft (65g and 45.25” length) and has a 440cc head.

The AMP CELL Offset Driver (MSRP $299) is available in 10.5° in Stiff, Regular or Lite flexes for both right hand and left hand models. It is also available in a right hand 11.5° model in either Regular or Lite flexes.

The AMP CELL, AMP CELL Pro and AMP CELL Offset Drivers will be available at retail on February 8^th, 2013.

The AMP CELL Driver is not alone in colour or technology. AMP CELL Fairways and Hybrids also feature MyFly technology and are available in the same four colours while the AMP CELL Irons are a clean silver with hints of colour. Learn more about the AMP CELL Family of products here http://cobragolf.ca/

Ryder Cup 2012 Golf Pool

Get it on some Ryder Cup Golf Pool action with Go For The Green Golf Pools Ryder Cup Pool. Seamus runs some great golf pools now put up your $20 and see how you'll do against other golf pool addicts.

Details:

Pick any 6 players regardless of team and a team pick. Total points of your selections will determine winners. There will be 3 payouts.

The entry fee for this pool is $20 Canadian per entry and payable before start of play to participate.

All the pool details including the tournament field are now posted at:

http://goforthegreengolfpools.com/ryder/index.htm

Registration deadline is Wednesday September 26th at 6pm EST.

G-Mac Signs for FairwayStyles.com - Enter to Win

As the Ryder Cup begins and you think of the players competing in it, one name quickly comes to mind, Graeme McDowell. With his fiery performance at the last Ryder Cup and his classy style on tour, it is no wonder that Kartel teamed up with Graeme to create G-Mac by Kartel, a collection of premium sophisticated golf apparel and accessories that launched in January 2012.

FairwayStyles.com is proud to launch the G-Mac collection and offer a great giveaway. Graeme was nice enough to autograph pictures for us of himself in his new collection. Three framed, autographed pictures will be given away, so be sure to head to FairwayStyles.com by 10/1 and enter to win, no purchase necessary.

Golf Punk Relaunches As Digital Only Magazine

Looks like Golf Punk has relaunched itself as a digital only magazine. The lads from the UK that started Golf Punk back in 2004 are looking at reinventing the magazine. Good luck boys. You can browse their latest here

They've already won their first award. Golf Punk meets the geek digital design world - http://www.cssdesignawards.com/

So far I like what I see, great experience viewing on my iPad. Good articles too! Your thoughts?

Devon & Jones D100 Men’s Pima Piqué Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt

Devon & Jones D100 Men’s Pima Piqué Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt is made from 100% Peruvian Pima cotton piqué fabric, it features Dura-Pearl™ buttons with a three-button placket, rib knit cuffs, additional yarn in collar and cuffs for a neater appearance and greater durability and stretch tape in shoulders for extra strength. 

The D100’s luxurious Peruvian Pima cotton is made of the world’s softest and most durable cotton setting this collection of polos apart from others. When more than a basic polo shirt is needed, and budget is a determining factor, the Devon and Jones collection of piqué polo shirts represents one of the best values in the industry as they combine the highest quality materials and meticulous detailing at a fraction of the costs associated with retail brands. 

Because of their quality and comfort, these polos can be worn outside of the office as well as after an event, which will maximize brand exposure. Finally, these shirts will achieve the ultimate goal – to build the company’s brand and present a best-in-class image.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL

Colors: White, Black, Augusta Green, Burgundy, Butter, Deep Orange, Dill, Forest, French Blue, Grey Heather, Light Blue, Lime, Melon, Navy, Pink, Purple, Red, Rust, Slate Blue, Stone, Sunray Yellow, Tangerine, Taupe, True Royal

Devon & Jones D100 Men’s Pima Piqué Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt, regularly priced at $21.98 is now on sale for $18.68 with no minimum from 09/19/12 thru09/27/12 at Crooked Brook with the promo code word “Ottawa Golf Blog”. 

The 15% discount applies to blank or embroidered shirts.

About Golf Shirts

Polo shirts became so popular on golf courses; people started calling them golf shirts. Although the words "golf shirt" and "polo shirt" are used interchangeably, and the term "polo shirt" is more popular, some people prefer the term golf shirts.  Golf shirts offer the professionalism of a dress shirt and the comfort of a t-shirt. When customized with embroidery or embroidered patches and given as gifts or giveaways, they are called promotional golf shirts. Some of the most recognized brands of golf shirts are: Ashworth, Nike, Adidas, Ping, Greg Norman, Tiger Woods, Izod and Arnold Palmer.

Golf Shirt Terms

Self-fabric Collar: A collar that is constructed from the same material as the body of the shirt.

Placket: The part of a shirt where it fastens together.

Raglan Sleeves: Sleeves set with a diagonal seam from the neck to the armpit.

Rib Knit: A textured knit with the appearance of vertical lines, is very elastic and retains "memory".

Cuffs: The bottom of the shirt sleeve is called the cuff. Polo shirts have self-fabric cuffs or rib knit cuffs.

Tape: In apparel terms, “tape” is a narrow, woven strip of fabric. Better quality polo shirts have a “fully taped neck” which means tape is sewn on the inside of the neck, covering the seam between the collar and the body. This helps to retain the structure of the shirt, and makes it more comfortable in addition to absorbing some perspiration.
 Tape is also sewn along the inner side vents to help keep the shirt tucked in.

Side Seams: Some polo shirts are “body knit,” which means that the body is knitted as a tube, and does not have side seams. As a rule, polo shirts with side seams have a more fitted shape.

Side Vents: These are slits at the bottom of the side seams and are either taped along the hem or double-needled stitched. They are a fashion detail that aids the ease of movement and when taped on the outside of the shirt at the top of the vent, they help keep it tucked in.

Extended Tail: On some polo shirts, the back is longer than the front to help keep it tucked in.

Double Needle Stitched: Means that the seam or hem is stitched with a double row of needles resulting in two parallel rows of stitches. A double needle stitched hem or seam is stronger than a single, in addition to giving the shirt a more refined look.

Horn Tone Buttons: Imitation horn buttons.

Pearlized Buttons: Plastic buttons that appear to be made of pearl.

Mercerized:  The process of treating cotton yarn or fabric by it is immersing it in a caustic soda solution and later neutralized in acid. This process causes a permanent swelling of the fiber, resulting in an increased sheen on the surface of the fabric, increasing its ability to absorb dyes and greater strength.

Puma evoSPEED Faas Trac Golf Shoe Review

This season has been great for testing out golf shoes. So many companies making high quality golf shoes in so many styles and colors. I haven't done a Puma Golf Shoe Review in awhile so when you get a pair of Usain Bolt inspired Puma Golf Shoes to test out you get a bit giddy.

Puma is calling the cross category collection, evoSPEED (The footwear was developed for running, soccer, cricket, motorsport, handball and of course golf). If you haven't seen the commercial it's worth a look.



I got to test out the evoSPEED Faas Trac Golf Shoes in a variety of  weather conditions (cool, hot, rainy, windy, dry) plus both walking 9/18 holes and carting 18 holes. Here's the highlights:

No Traction Worries
Puma has done a great job with the evoSpeed's outsole, combining both stationary directionally molded S²QuillTec spikes with replaceable S²Quill spikes. The close-to-the-ground design of the evoSpeed combines these two types of spikes and flex grooves in the heal and toe to enhance flexibility and 360 degrees of movement. There's no slipping here while your swinging your driver or using your wedges out of the rough. The combination of the two types of spikes plus the flex grooves leaves you with no worries about traction.

Can You Say Waterproof
No one wants wet feet when there out on the golf course. Puma has Storm Cell (a combination of waterproof materials, membranes, and seam-sealing) built in to these evoSPEED Faas Trac Golf Shoes. The one piece design kept me dry in the wet conditions I experience during my rounds. No wet feet here.

Puma Colors 
Puma is noted for their vibrant color schemes and they didn't disappoint with the evoSpeed's white-limoges-ribbon red colors. The colors radiates from the evoSPEED Faas Trac. Goes great with my one of my favorites golf shirts Puma's Golf Crestable Tech Polo in Tomato Red.

 

Hands Down Great Comfort
There was no break in period for these golf shoes. Puma uses EverFoam,  a special slow recovery foam construction for an improved fit. Slip your foot in and after the first round it conforms to the natural contours of your foot.

At $169 CDN at Shop Puma Canada these are a great price for what you get in the evoSPEED Faas Trac Golf Shoe. A whole lot of traction, waterproof,  and comfort technology wrapped up into a vibrant Puma color scheme. My pick for shoe of the year.

AUR Golf Polo Arrives Plus New 2013 Spring Collection

The first exposure I had to AUR Golf apparel was buying some pants in the pro shop this Summer at Highlands Links Golf Course. The staff were great and they even fit my long frame and I'm mostly a short wearing golfer. 

Now I'm getting the chance to test out one of their golf polos. The polo that I'll be testing out is part of AUR Golf's Aware line specifically made with fabric that is more environmentally friendly. 

Here's a press release from AUR talking about their 2013 Spring Collection.

A|U|R introduces Spring 2013 Collection, now to include Stormpack Outerwear

Montreal, Quebec - "A|U|R", a young quality golf apparel collection, with great success in the U.S. and Canada, and is being introduced in Europe for Spring 2013. AUR has a modern fit for the golfer/athlete who wants performance clothing with a distinct look. For Spring 2013, AUR will now include the Stormpack outerwear line. AUR stands for 'All that you Are'. The philosophy for this authentic golf brand is and will continue to be the goal of providing the most value-added, aspiring golf fashion on the market. "We are delighted to present our Spring 2013 collection and are confident that this is the finest collection in the history of AUR, presenting a very tech-driven and fashionable offering," says Mark Fletcher. "They've got a great look and hand feel, and the overall styling is a bit more European-influenced than what U.S. buyers might be familiar with, but at a much more reasonable price and with a more relevant, current fit. Our customers get great value for the fashion and quality we offer; our products are very fashion-forward for the price point. We have had an incredibly good presence on Tour in the past year with some of our Players finishing in the top 4 at several tournaments and we were able to get some great feedback on our line from Tour players to bring the best style and performance to golf." AUR offers the consumer three distinct categories including AUR Active, AUR Authentic and AUR Aware and now includes the AUR Stormpack outerwear line. The Spring 2013 color palette for men features basic must-haves in a myriad of colors that all merchandise back to the men's fashion collections. An assortment of cool grays and black mixed with additional bright blasts of color: Pool, Crimson and Slate are the highlight colors for Men. For women, distinctive style, fine quality and an aura of sophistication lends itself nicely to a golf collection that is current and on-the-ball. Fashion driven Sweet Praline features a stylish Geo print paired with classic plaid bottoms. Pretty in Pink features Passion Pink with subtle grey accents to provide a sporty, fun look. Purple Haze is all about bright trendy colors. Wisteria and Emerald green are base for this group with a cool diamond inspired print. AUR Active is a performance golf collection with emphasis on the golfers ease of movement. This category features the AUR double-knit Dri-Max™ polyester. These polo's features stretch, using spandex, a soft supple hand feel and a lightweight drape that makes it ideal for swinging a golf club. Golfers will appreciate the long lasting synthetic fibers, which create a strong, crease resistant fabric that is quick drying and maintains its shape season after season. For example, the AUR Tonal Embossed polo is available in bright colors such as pool, slate , crimson, black and white offering the golfer comfort, breathability and a stand out look on any fairway, especially combined with the Active plaid flat front pant in navy plaid, coal or pool plaid. Next on the tee is AUR Authentic, a collection of more traditional golf-inspired clothing. An assortment of sweaters, vests, pants and shorts round out the category in classic colors of black, navy, taupe and charcoal. Classic inspired v-neck argyle vests and full-zip cardigans in black or indigo are standouts in this collection. These argyle classics have a front panel design with ribbed finished collars, cuffs and waistbands. Finally, AUR Aware is continuously the strongest growth category and the company's attempt to give back to our ailing planet with a unique list of specifically designed fabrics including CarboCool™, S.Cafe™ and Ecosmart™. This line not only looks great on the golfer but is great for the world's golf environment. For Spring '13, AUR welcomes Stormpack under it's umbrella. Stormpack is a continually evolving outerwear collection. Given its positioning it was a natural fit to incorporate it into the AUR family. Stormpack offers a complete range of waterproof, breathable, windproof, seam sealed and lightweight high performance and stylish tops and bottoms for men's and women's. The Stormpack outerwear collection is designed so that each style can be merchandised with the AUR fashion collections.   CarboCool™ fabric contains a blend of Polyester and Bamboo Charcoal. The carbonized bamboo is visual on the inside of this material as a grey tint. The benefits of this fabric include Moisture Wicking and Fast Drying for comfort, as well as Anti-Odor and Added UV Protection for peace of mind. Carbonized Bamboo is environmentally responsible, and offers the same benefits that a chemical finish would without the unnecessary harm to the environment. S.Café™ uses a patented process that transforms the coffee grounds into yarn, which is then used to produce polos. Most coffee grounds end up in our landfills, which contributes to our overall solid waste management problem. Producing a garment with S.Café™ fabrics helps in easing landfill concerns. Last but not least, EcoSmart™ is a fabric made from Recycled Polyester Yarn. Recycled polyester yarn is made from plastic post-consumer based products. It is environmentally friendly by reducing fossil fuel consumption and green house gases when compared to regular polyester production. The Ecosmart story encompasses 2 different fabrics including 100% Recycled Polyester and Combed Cotton/Recycled Polyester. The Combed Cotton / Recycled Polyester provides the durability and performance of polyester with the added comfort and breathability of cotton. For the men's AUR apparel the price range for polos is $38 to $60, sweaters - $50 to $110, shorts and pants - $45 to $90. Pricing for women's apparel is $38 to $60 for polos, $50 to $110 for sweaters and $70 to $90 for fashion bottoms. The Stormpack collection price range is $80 to $110 Committed to delivering top-quality actionwear, AUR is owned by The Fletcher Leisure Group of Canada. Fletcher Leisure Group, based in Montreal, Quebec, is a company with 43 years of golf industry experience marketing multiple brands in Canada and the United States and in Europe.

Glenmuir Hi-Cool Performance Shirt Impresses

 Glenmuir Barnton Hi-Cool Performance Golf Shirt Review

I was more than a little excited to receive a golf shirt from Glenmuir in the mail about a month ago. Having supplied the European Ryder Cup team with shirts and knitwear for the last 25 years I've always been impressed seeing their products but I needed to try it out myself. I was real curious and excited to test out their Mens Barnton Hi-Cool Performance shirt in Black/White. 

Cool Department

When I first wore the Barnton Shirt on the golf course I was very impressed with the softest of the fabric, a blend of cotton, polyester and Hi-Cool. I was a little skeptical about how this cotton blend golf shirt was going to keep me cool in Ottawa's hot Summer. Glenmuir's shirt got top marks in the "keeping cool" department. The Hi-Cool moisture management system is amazing. It keeps the moisture away from your skin and you stay comfortable for your whole round. 

The Fit

I really was impressed with fit of the Glenmuir Barnton Golf Shirt. At 6'5" 205lbs I don't want a baggie shirt that fits good in the shoulders but is too short or vice versa. A large fit perfect with a more fitted feel which is perfect for my frame.

The Little Things

Glenmuir really did a good job with the contrasting accents of this shirt. Around the neck, arms, back and down the front of the shirt really makes the shirt more stylish but not to bold. Love the Glenmuir 1891 logo that sits above the right sleeve cuff, nice touch. 

You really can't go wrong with Glenmuir's Barnton Hi-Cool Performance Golf Shirt it's both comfortable and stylish and the fit is perfect for someone looking for more of a fitted golf shirt. Top marks to Glenmuir for their well designed golf shirt. I look forward to seeing them on the European Ryder Cup Team this month.

The  Glenmuir Barnton Hi-Cool Performance Golf Shirt comes in three different colors and sizes S to XXL. It retails for £44.00. Glenmuir will deliver worldwide and their website operates a currency change system so the customer may view and buy products in their. currency.

Glenmuir sponsored tour player, Paul Lawrie, has qualified for a place in the 2012 European Ryder Cup Team.

The famous US-Europe showdown will take place at Medinah Country Club, Illinois, US between 28-30 September.

Chestnut Hill CH100 Men’s Performance Plus Piqué Polo Shirt

Chestnut Hill CH100 Men’s Performance Plus Piqué Polo is 100% combed cotton piqué offering qualities such as no-pill, no-fade, no-shrink, no-curl collar and no-wrinkle performance. A relaxed fit, striped neck tape, side vents and extra detailing like retail-inspired custom neck taping demonstrates the highest-quality construction.

When more than a basic polo shirt is needed, and budget is a determining factor, the Chestnut Hill collection of piqué polo shirts represents one of the best values in the industry as they combine the highest quality materials and meticulous detailing at a fraction of the costs associated with retail brands. 

Because of their quality and comfort, these polos can be worn off the course as well as on the job. As promotional golf shirts they will achieve the ultimate goal – to build the company’s brand and present a best-in-class image which will maximize brand exposure.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL, 6XL‍

Colors: White, Black, Cactus, Charcoal Heather, Dark Green Heather, Dusty Blue, Espresso Heather, Grape, Grass, Grey Heather, Ink, Kelly Green, Maize, Marigold, Merlot, Paprika Heather, Pine, Red, Stone, Tangerine, True Royal, Wine Heather

Chestnut Hill CH100 Men’s Performance Plus Piqué Polo compares to retail brands like Brooks Brothers and Joseph A. Banks at a fraction of the cost. Regularly priced at $25.98 it is now on sale for $22.06 with no minimum, from 9/10/12 thru 9/17 at Crooked Brook with the promo code word “Ottawa Golf Blog”. 

The 15% discount applies to blank or embroidered shirts.

About Golf Shirts

Polo shirts became so popular on golf courses; people started calling them golf shirts. Although the words "golf shirt" and "polo shirt" are used interchangeably, and the term "polo shirt" is more popular, some people prefer the term golf shirts.

Golf shirts offer the professionalism of a dress shirt and the comfort of a t-shirt. When customized with embroidery or an embroidered patch and given as gifts or giveaways, they are called promotional golf shirts. Some of the most recognized brands of golf shirts are: Ashworth, Nike, Adidas, Ping, Greg Norman, Tiger Woods, Izod and Arnold Palmer.

Golf Shirt Terms

Self-fabric Collar: A collar that is constructed from the same material as the body of the shirt. 

Placket: The part of a shirt where it fastens together.

Raglan Sleeves: Sleeves set with a diagonal seam from the neck to the armpit.

Rib Knit: A textured knit with the appearance of vertical lines, is very elastic and retains "memory".

Cuffs: The bottom of the shirt sleeve is called the cuff. Polo shirts have self-fabric cuffs or rib knit cuffs. 

Tape: In apparel terms, “tape” is a narrow, woven strip of fabric. Better quality polo shirts have a “fully taped neck” which means tape is sewn on the inside of the neck, covering the seam between the collar and the body. This helps to retain the structure of the shirt, and makes it more comfortable in addition to absorbing some perspiration.
 Tape is also sewn along the inner side vents to help keep the shirt tucked in.

Side Seams: Some polo shirts are “body knit,” which means that the body is knitted as a tube, and does not have side seams. As a rule, polo shirts with side seams have a more fitted shape.

Side Vents: These are slits at the bottom of the side seams and are either taped along the hem or double-needled stitched. They are a fashion detail that aids the ease of movement and when taped on the outside of the shirt at the top of the vent, they help keep it tucked in.

Extended Tail: On some polo shirts, the back is longer than the front to help keep it tucked in.

Double Needle Stitched: Means that the seam or hem is stitched with a double row of needles resulting in two parallel rows of stitches. A double needle stitched hem or seam is stronger than a single, in addition to giving the shirt a more refined look.

Horn Tone Buttons: Imitation horn buttons.

Pearlized Buttons: Plastic buttons that appear to be made of pearl.

Mercerized:  The process of treating cotton yarn or fabric by it is immersing it in a caustic soda solution and later neutralized in acid. This process causes a permanent swelling of the fiber, resulting in an increased sheen on the surface of the fabric, increasing its ability to absorb dyes and greater strength.

Tin Cup - Beware of the "The Stache"

Beware of the "The Stache". I just love this new golf ball stencil from Tin Cup. For those of us who don't have a "stache" because our wives won't let us grow one, now you can have one on your golf ball. Now tell me that's not the coolest thing ever. Your thoughts?

Press Release

Tin Cup® Introduces ‘The Stache’ Golf Ball Marking Stencil

Handlebar Style Sure to Please Hipsters, Relief Pitchers and Players of All Ages

(FALLS CHURCH, VA) – Tin Cup Products, LLC announces it has added The Stache, a fun, stylized depiction of a handlebar mustache, to its rapidly expanding collection of patented, Made in the USA golf ball marking stencils.

Created from 100 percent stainless steel, The Stache is the latest mark offered as the ‘Cup of the Month.’ Inspired by modern hipster subculture and great relief pitchers of baseball’s recent past, it joins the more than 100 award-winning styles ($19.95 each) available at www.tin-cup.com.

“Our loyal customers really get a kick out of adding a healthy dose of personality to their golf balls and it’s remarkable how many requests we received for a mustache,” says Cabell Fooshe, Vice President of Tin Cup. “The design looks amazing against the all-white background, and we anticipate it will quickly become a top seller for individuals, tournaments, outings, events and more.”

Since being named “Best New Product” at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show, Tin Cup has grown rapidly. Its personalization process takes just seconds, as players place the stencil over a ball and trace it using an ultra fine point permanent Sharpie.

The Tin Cup collection includes emblems from all four major military branches as well as visualization/game improvement marks. Complementing popular styles, like Luck of the Irish, Five O’Clock Somewhere and Jolly Roger, is an affordable customization program used by well-known corporations, charities, media outlets, celebrities and individuals.

For more information: www.tin-cup.com, 888.984.6287.

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About Tin Cup Products, LLC

Tin Cup’s patented golf ball marking stencils are crafted from 100 percent stainless steel and Made in the USA. The entire personalization process takes just seconds, as players simply place the Tin Cup of their choice over a golf ball and trace the design using an ultra fine point permanent Sharpie.

In addition to more than 100 existing models, Tin Cup introduces new stencils monthly. Its customization program provides low minimums, affordable pricing and prompt delivery for corporations, charities, media outlets, celebrities, events and others seeking a distinctive gift.

Tin Cup stencils are currently sold at more than 1,000 retail locations worldwide, including PGA Superstore, Edwin Watts, Roger Dunn and Golfsmith, as well as elite clubs and resorts like Baltusrol, Bandon Dunes, Congressional, Kingsmill, Medinah, Reynolds Plantation, The Boulders, Torrey Pines, Wailea and Sea Island. The company also has distribution in Canada, the UK and Japan.

Ashworth Golf 1270C Men’s Performance Wicking Piqué Polo Shirt

Ashworth Golf 1270C Men’s Performance Wicking Piqué Polo Shirt is a 100% polyester performance piqué golf shirt with a three-button placket, self fabric collar and open-hem raglan sleeves which allow the wearer greater ease of movement. The iconic Golfman logo on the back neck associates the wearer with the well-known and highly respected retail brand, Ashworth.

Performance piqué fabric wicks moisture away from the skin, providing quick drying comfort and making it suitable for office and corporate casual wear without any hint of treated fabric. Unlike cotton shirts that absorb and hold perspiration leaving the shirt wet and heavy, performance polos pull moisture to the surface of the fabric where it quickly evaporates leaving the wearer cool, dry and comfortable. This performance piqué fabric also features an anti-microbial treatment which kills bacteria that the human body naturally secretes in perspiration. This increases the life of the garment and prevents odor build-up and residue that is commonly found on untreated garments.

Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL‍

Colors: White, Black, Blue, Carmine Red, Navy

Also available in matching women’s styles (also known as companion styles): Ladies’ 1290C

Ashworth Golf 1270C is on the high end for performance golf shirts. Regularly priced at $66.00, it is now on sale for $56.10 with no minimum, from 9/6/12 thru 9/13 at Crooked Brook with the promo code word “Ottawa Golf Blog”. 

The 15% discount applies to blank or embroidered shirts.

About Golf Shirts

Polo shirts became so popular on golf courses; people started calling them golf shirts. Although the words "golf shirt" and "polo shirt" are used interchangeably, and the term "polo shirt" is more popular, some people prefer the term golf shirts.

Golf shirts offer the professionalism of a dress shirt and the comfort of a t-shirt. When customized with embroidery or an embroidered patch and given as gifts or giveaways, they are called promotional golf shirts. Some of the most recognized brands of golf shirts are: Ashworth, Nike, Adidas, Ping, Greg Norman, Tiger Woods, Izod and Arnold Palmer.

Golf Shirt Terms

Self-fabric Collar: A collar that is constructed from the same material as the body of the shirt. 

Placket: The part of a shirt where it fastens together.

Raglan Sleeves: Sleeves set with a diagonal seam from the neck to the armpit.

Rib Knit: A textured knit with the appearance of vertical lines, is very elastic and retains "memory".

Cuffs: The bottom of the shirt sleeve is called the cuff. Polo shirts have self-fabric cuffs or rib knit cuffs. 

Tape: In apparel terms, “tape” is a narrow, woven strip of fabric. Better quality polo shirts have a “fully taped neck” which means tape is sewn on the inside of the neck, covering the seam between the collar and the body. This helps to retain the structure of the shirt, and makes it more comfortable in addition to absorbing some perspiration.
 Tape is also sewn along the inner side vents to help keep the shirt tucked in.

Side Seams: Some polo shirts are “body knit,” which means that the body is knitted as a tube, and does not have side seams. As a rule, polo shirts with side seams have a more fitted shape.

Side Vents: These are slits at the bottom of the side seams and are either taped along the hem or double-needled stitched. They are a fashion detail that aids the ease of movement and when taped on the outside of the shirt at the top of the vent, they help keep it tucked in.

Extended Tail: On some polo shirts, the back is longer than the front to help keep it tucked in.

Double Needle Stitched: Means that the seam or hem is stitched with a double row of needles resulting in two parallel rows of stitches. A double needle stitched hem or seam is stronger than a single, in addition to giving the shirt a more refined look.


Horn Tone Buttons: Imitation horn buttons.

Pearlized Buttons: Plastic buttons that appear to be made of pearl.

Mercerized:  The process of treating cotton yarn or fabric by it is immersing it in a caustic soda solution and later neutralized in acid. This process causes a permanent swelling of the fiber, resulting in an increased sheen on the surface of the fabric, increasing it’s ability to absorb dyes and greater strength.

Toughest Course I Played This Summer

Without a doubt Highlands Links has to top the list of toughest golf courses I played this Summer. It was on my golf bucket list and it was definitely nice to finally play the course in July. For all its beauty Highlands Links is one tough golf course though. I played it from the white tees which stretches to 6161 yds. with a rating of 70.9 and a slope of 135. Pretty high numbers from the white tees so I knew I was in for a tough day.

Highlands greens I didn't find all that difficult it was the uneven lies that I got on pretty much every shot. Uphill and side-hill lies ate me up and added many strokes to my round. Out of the rough those lies were even more amplified. As a 20 handicap golfer who struggled  during his first round at Highlands I found the course to be more than tough. I'm glad I got the chance to play Highlands Links I just hope I get a chance to play it again when my "A" game is on.

What have your experiences been at Highlands Links?

Some pictures I took during my round.

Second Annual Randy Moore Invitational Golf Tournament

I usually don't write about upcoming golf tournaments in Ottawa just because there are so many. The Second Annual Randy Moore Invitational Golf Tournament  I've got to mention though. I know the owner of The Marlborough Pub and Eatery, Jason Moore and they will be hosting the tournament on Saturday September 22nd at Manderley Golf Course in North Gower. My family and I frequent the pub often so here's the scoop on the event:

This year all proceeds will benefit The Canadian Liver Association in memory of Jason's uncle , Randy Moore, who passed away in March 2011. They have a fun day of golf and dinner planned at Manderley for over 100 golfers. They were able to raise $6544.21 last yeast through the generosity of friends/family and want to get to $7500 this year.

Second Annual Randy Moore Invitational Golf Tournament
Date: Sept. 22nd, 2012
Time: 11AM
Place Manderley Golf Course
Price $125 per person
Price includes:
18 holes of golf
Steak Dinner at Manderley
Lots of Great Prizes
(Charitable Donation Receipt provided for every golfer)

Registration Forms at the Marlborough Pub (613)489-2278

Deadline: Sept, 10, 2012
Questions: Jason Moore at jay@marlboroughpub.com