Kikkor gets their Gal
Canadian footwear company Kikkor recently announced that the LPGA’s Ryann O’Toole will be wearing their shoes in 2012. Certainly seems to skip in step with the old adage … if the shoe fits – seeing as Ryann very much displays the same sort of fun-loving, energetic nature and ‘personality’ that the youthful brand is known, and dare we say, copied for. Should be a good tandem on the ladies circuit this season. ... [ Read Full Article ]
Moore Good News for Arnie
We’ve known about this for a little while now, but today it is official – the new face of Arnie Wear will be Ryan Moore. Can’t think of a better ‘fit’ for the new apparel line and iconic brand. Arnie Wear, as you hopefully already know, is a partnership between Arnold Palmer Enterprises and none other than those two ingenious misfits (and we mean that in a good way) over at Quagmire Golf. Big time stuff for a couple of... [ Read Full Article ]
S is for Speed
and Swoosh The tech may be all about the materials – thinner, lighter, faster – but we think what golfers will find equally impressive is the fact that each individual iron has been designed optimized based upon an impact study. Unless of course you fall into the the atypical category, in which case hitting it farther will have to suffice. Either way, finding clubs to make this game a little easier continue to be the ‘push’... [ Read Full Article ]
New LPGA Event Looking for Volunteers
For golfers in the Waterloo area with some extra free time this summer … and, should you volunteer, please be and sure and send us a note outlining your experience – we may just choose to publish a few. Press Release Below: - More than 1,200 volunteers required to make the tournament a world-class success - (MANULIFE FINANCIAL CLASSIC) – Volunteer applications are now available for the 2012 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic, to be held... [ Read Full Article ]
Getting Amp’d up about Cobra
Some really cool stuff continues to be making it’s way into the market with the Cobra stamp on it. Whoever says golf doesn’t need a little more style, flair, and youthful exuberance – well- hasn’t been playing much golf lately. We expect 2012 to be a year with a much bigger focus on breaking down traditions and adding a little more fun to the game. We also see Cobra as one of those brands that is embracing this movement.... [ Read Full Article ]
Powerband 4.0
When adidas first launched the POWERBAND it was one the first golf shoes to really draw attention to the performance aspect of the golf shoe category – they weren’t your father’s wing tips. Now into it’s fourth version, the POWERBAND remains a staple within the performance shoe category. The question may be whether or not the category itself remains strong with a barrage of more casual ‘street’ style shoes entering... [ Read Full Article ]
Similar Method New Concept
And now for something completely, well maybe a little, or somewhat the same – yet different. Nike Golf’s next iteration of the Method putter line is a lesson in duality or at least somewhat along those / new lines. Comprised of multi-materials and not really a mallet and not really a blade – we’ll temporarily place it within that just-going-to-have-to-see-it-and-try-it category. Official press release and pretty enticing photo... [ Read Full Article ]
Happy Holidays 2011
Just a quick but sincere note to all of our readers before we break for the holidays. First and foremost we’d like to say, thank-you. We appreciate your support, your comments, your loyal readership, and your time. All of which are very valuable – thanks. For those who follow the publication, you will know that it has been a trying year for all of us associated with the publication in 2011. In late August, golf lost a friend and... [ Read Full Article ]
Like a Rocket
We have not yet actually seen the clubs. Nor do we know much about them. But the name certainly is overtly curious, if not a little polarizing. Although coming from those seemingly uninhibited brash marketing folks over at TMAG it really should not be all that surprising. Don’t we all wish we had a set of rocket balls? We meant to say RocketBallz. They will interesting clubs to test. Let us know what you think of the name in the comments... [ Read Full Article ]
Making a List
Thought we’d propose a reminder that golf balls under trees, while not a good thing for 364 days of the year, are a very welcome thing come Christmas morning. As are many other golf related items … which we’ve highlighted in gallery style list. Distance and accuracy off the the tee are... [ Read Full Article ]
Subscriptions
Starting in 2012, GolfScene will be offering subscriptions to the magazine. Subscription pricing will be $19.95 (plus applicable taxes). The price includes all 3 issues (Spring, Summer, Fall) … PLUS: extras worth in excess of $100 for green fees, range coupons, and a few other golf related promotions THAT’S $100+ DOLLARS IN VALUE FOR $20 (and, yes, it will only be things you can / will actually use) exclusive access to online... [ Read Full Article ]
Tickets on Sale for 2012 LPGA Manulife Classic
If you’re still looking for a last minute Christmas gift idea, then we just may have found the answer. Ticket packages are on sale for the 2012 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic set to be played in June at Waterloo’s Grey Silo. Orders received by Wednesday December 21st (12pm) can be fulfilled / delivered before Christmas Day. And don’t forget the commemorative toque! Press Release and required linkups below: (LPGA –... [ Read Full Article ]