➍ The Art of Fast Play:
Solving Golf's Maddening Problem of Slow Play
Pace of play is arguably golf’s biggest problem. Sam Dunn, an avid amateur golfer, has written a new book called “The Art of Fast Play: Solving Golf’s Maddening Problem of Slow Play.” The book was written to help amateur golfers understand how to play golf in four hours, the long-held standard of a proper pace. According to National Golf Foundation nearly 75 percent of golfers can’t break 90 and 45 percent can’t break 100. It goes without saying that when a foursome collectively hits nearly 400 shots there are many opportunities to waste time. But Dunn is convinced pace of play isn’t related to ability, pointing out that it takes a threesome of pro golfers, with caddies and forecaddies, five hours to play a round. He feels that all golfers, regardless of ability, can learn to play at a proper pace. The total number of golfers and rounds played has decreased in the past several years, and slow play is a big factor in this. Attracting new golfers hinges on making the game more enjoyable and a key part of this is reducing the time it takes to play. “The Art of Fast Play” is available through Vineyard Stories at vineyardstories.com and amazon.com for $14.95.
➎ Bag Boy Bag Boy, a company known for engineering and designing innovative push carts, golf bags and travel covers, has taken the technology from its popular Revolver series of golf bags and developed the revolutionary travel cover. The T-2000 ergonomic pivot grip is built into the top of the T-2000. The handle rotates 360 degrees to make changing directions simple, never having to let go of the travel bag. The T-2000 is available in three colors ̶ red/black, silver/black, royal/black. The suggested retail is $189.95 (U.S.) and includes a one-year warranty. For information on Bag Boy visit www.bagboy.com or follow on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/BagBoyGolf
➏ Orlimar Orlimar has been manufacturing and distributing golf equipment since 1959 and offers a complete line of performance golf products. Everything Orlimar has ever learned is now available in the The Driv-Brid. It’s a graceful alternative to some of the hardest-to-hit clubs. With the hottest material on the market, The Driv-Brid features a traditional shaped, low profile, stainless steel head with eight grams of weight strategically placed on the rear part of the sole to position the center of gravity low and deep, creating a high launch angle with a more penetrating ball flight. The Driv-Brid is available in right hand only with Project X graphite shafts by Royal Precision. The shafts are available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5. Custom shaft are available upon request. The Driv-Brid currently retails for $199 and is available in golf shops and golf specialty stores. For information on Orlimar call 888.502.4653 or visit www.orlimar.com.
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