Loyal readers know I’m always on the lookout for cool golf companies. I love telling their stories and helping spread the word about what they’re doing. Jason Yip—founder of State Apparel—reached out to me earlier this year when planning a golf trip to Scotland. The conversation led to his San Francisco-based golf clothing company and a product he claimed was … Read More
Titleist AVX Ball Review
This review is written by my good friend Andrew Rehfeld, who continues to offer his knowledge to the site as equipment editor. I remember back in high school, circa 2005, when our golf team would get the Taylormade TP Red or TP Black balls for free. We were happy to get the equipment at no cost, but no one in … Read More
Mackenzie Golf Sunday Walker in Ballistic Nylon – First Look
I finally got hold of a Mackenzie bag. After years of loving Mackenzie’s work and seeing their bags at courses across the world, I received this one as a birthday present from my family—and what an awesome gift! Mackenzie Golf Bags is a company based out of Oregon that makes high-quality bags and accessories. They’re best known for their leather … Read More
REKS Optics – The Best Sunglasses For The Money?
In this review of REKS Optics, I feature both my take on their glasses and also a short interview with the CEO of the company. I first heard of REKS Optics when on a golf trip in New York. A golfer in our group sung the praises of the company, saying they were great sunglasses that cost, on average, around $30. … Read More
The Best Golf Bag Travel Case on the Market
I suffered for years carrying my golf clubs in a hard plastic shell-style travel case. I picked up that original case in 2006, and after 10 years of hurt shoulders, sore backs, and twisted wrists, I decided it was finally time to get something new. I spent some time doing serious research and consulting other people in the golf industry … Read More
Single Length Iron Set Review
This review was written by Keith Olbrantz, who has contributed Irish course reviews to the site in the past. He has some serious club building knowledge as you will see below! To see all of his reviews, click here. The success of Bryson DeChambeau at both the amateur and professional level has created new interest in the concept of single length … Read More
Weekend Warrior Golf Interview
As this website has grown, I have enjoyed the ability to spread word about new golf companies that deserve attention. Chris Giolitto is the founder of one such company, called Weekend Warrior Golf. The company makes golf-inspired t-shirts that break out of the country club attire norm. I spoke with Chris about the company and the difficulties of starting a business … Read More
Torture Testing Galvin Green’s Newest Gore-Tex Rain Suit
“Galvin Green rain gear is so good, you could wear it in the shower!” Well, I did. Keen readers of the website and listeners of the Scottish Golf Podcast know that I am a fan of Galvin Green. Their rain gear is expensive, but it is the best on the market. I recently acquired a Galvin Green Aston Shell Jacket & … Read More
Skechers Go Golf – Drive 2 Shoe Review
“Boy, you really like all of the courses and products you review!” read a recent email that I received. Whatever the reader was implying with his message, I responded explaining that on the whole, I review courses and products that I really like and feel that readers should have on their radar.I play many more rounds, and try out many … Read More
Quality and Craftsmanship in Golf
This post focuses on a growing trend within golf while highlighting a number of small golf companies worth watching. Keep these guys in mind with the holiday shopping rush currently taking place (December, 2015). The pendulum of opinion swings back and forth in the world of golf. Between 2000-2010, we saw the pendulum swing towards the peak of commercialism in the game. … Read More
IJP Design Autumn / Winter Collection Review
Ian Poulter’s outfits on tour rarely align with my personal taste. The bright coordinated outfits are much bolder than my usually boring country club attire. However, when I was recently given the opportunity to review IJP Design’s new Autumn Winter 2015 Collection by their PR team, I was pleasantly surprised to find quite a few more subdued options available to golfers. … Read More
Links to St Andrews Book Review
I met Josh Evenson in 2010. I was a first year student at the University of St Andrews and he was getting his Masters in economics. We connected as Americans obsessed with everything Scottish golf. In addition to his studies, Josh was working with the R&A’s Heritage Division combing through the sport’s historical archives. We shared pints in the St Andrews … Read More
Luggage Forward Golf Club Shipping Review
I hopped on the evening flight from Charleston, South Carolina to New York City after work earlier this month. After arriving at JFK airport, I meandered towards the AirTrain which would take me to a subway line, which in turn would drop me off two blocks from my hotel in Manhattan. When I saw a sign reading, “AirTrain out of … Read More
Holderness & Bourne Shirt Review
I am picky about the products that are reviewed for this website. I only review products that I really like and would recommend to my best golf buddies. Holderness & Bourne immediately clicked with me and I am sure that all serious golfers would agree! Alex Holderness and John Bourne are two golf nuts. Prior to my review of their shoe … Read More
Behind the Tartan – Donald Ross
Behind the Tartan is a series of articles that I have written for SEAMUS Golf. Each article in the series focuses on a historical figure in golf, tying them into a tartan headcover from SEAMUS. I am a huge fan of the company and am very happy to work together with them on this series. Check out their awesome products! Donald Ross is one … Read More
Behind the Tartan – James Braid
Behind the Tartan is a series of articles that I have written for SEAMUS Golf. Each article in the series focuses on a historical figure in golf, tying them into a tartan headcover from SEAMUS. I am a huge fan of the company and am very happy to work together with them on this series. Check out their awesome products! When discussing the … Read More
A Conversation with Tim Alpaugh
It seems like I have been running into more and more hickory playing golfers as of late. These “hickory golfers” tap into a purer form of golf, solely playing with clubs built pre-1935 while typically using replica golf balls. During my years in Scotland, it wasn’t uncommon to find a player down on the St Andrews Links playing a set of … Read More
Holderness & Bourne Accessory Review
Holderness & Bourne is a young company beginning to make waves in the world of boutique golf products. They focus on apparel and golf accessories, tapping into the traditional aspects of golf while keeping everything sleek, clean, and modern. Alex Holderness and John Bourne started the company together, and I was fortunate enough to meet both of them for a … Read More
Behind the Tartan – Old Tom Morris
Behind the Tartan is a series of articles that I have written for SEAMUS Golf. Each article in the series focuses on a historical figure in golf, tying them into a tartan headcover from SEAMUS. I am a huge fan of the company and am very happy to work together with them on this series. Check out their awesome products! It follows naturally … Read More
Behind the Tartan – Allan Robertson
Behind the Tartan is a series of articles that I have written for SEAMUS Golf. Each article in the series focuses on a historical figure in golf, tying them into a tartan headcover from SEAMUS. I am a huge fan of the company and am very happy to work together with them on this series. Check out their awesome products! It … Read More
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