100 Days and Counting

As of last Wednesday, June 23rd, the Ryder Cup was 100 days away. So a little over three months from now, the best of the US and the best of Europe begin battling it out on the Twenty-Ten course at Celtic Manor in southern Wales. Set your TiVos now!

But before the pros start their fun, I’ll be having some fun of my own in Wales. In early August I’ll be touring the country, playing golf and blogging on my experiences for VisitWales, their tourism group. Watch here for more information on my trip, and for the address for the blog. (Not sure if I’ll also blog through this site yet; I’ll let you know.)

Archive

  • PGA Show Day #2: Abacus Is Swedish For Style

    One of my favorite fashion-forward golfwear companies is Abacus, a Swedish firm that mixes style and performance with more than a bit of European flair. I first wrote about Abacus after the PGA Show two years ago and make it a point to check in from time to time. This year's show, which is nearly done, was the perfect place to look in again. Shirts, pants, rainwear, sweaters, ruggers, accessories—Abacus offers a full line for both men and women that is especially notable for its bright colors, visible in the images on this page. Most of the clothing is appropriate off ...

  • PGA Show Day #1: First Looks At Fun New Golf Products

    It happens every year: I’m never as tired as I am after walking the floor of the PGA Show. Today was the first day of the show having moved indoors, into the way too spacious Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. There are thousands of exhibitors, from the major golf club manufacturers to tiny start-ups hoping to make a go of it with something clever and exciting. It would be easy to spend a week or more talking to everyone with a story to tell: Two and a half days will have to be enough. A few new things caught my ...

  • Nike’s New Putter: A Very Interesting Concept, Indeed

    One of the really cool things about this job (if you can call this a job) is the opportunity to see new products before they are introduced to the public. Back in October, a contingent from Nike Golf came to New York, where I was given a sneak peak at what’s new. The new golfwear for 2012 is very colorful and graphic (below), featuring performance fabrics like DriFit and a choice of lines from sporty to sophisticated, plus a new, “elevated” look for Tiger. (Watch for the laser-perforated collar on some of his new shirts.) In clubs, Nike is trying to simplify ...

  • The Boulders: Between A Rock And An Easy Place

    In our consumer-driven culture, the emphasis is always on new, new, new. The “what have you done for me lately” dilemma. While I’m as interested in technological advancements as the next guy, our desire for the next big thing can cause us to overlook the tried and true, the old reliables, those products and services that might need a tweak every now and then but certainly not an overhaul. Case in point: The Boulders, in Scottsdale, Arizona. It is one of those wonderful, dependable, no-need-to-worry golf resorts that grace the U.S. from coast to coast. There are probably another dozen or ...

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