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ZIP IT Denver mom Amie Swan realized she could simplify her life if she separated the items she needed for various activities—whether it be a smaller bag for makeup in her tote, or the essentials for a round of golf. Her company OTG/247 now offers colorful zip-top bags in 10 sizes and three collections that mix and match to accommodate everything from business cards to a laptop. The golfer bags keep gloves, shoes, tees, accessories and sunscreen organized. The smallest hooks onto a bag or cart, and a larger insulated one is perfect for “birdie juice.” $46 to $96. otg247.com
LOCKED IN More PGA TOUR winners use SuperStroke putter grips than any competitor’s product. The Custom SuperStroke Putter Grip, $30, features the new USGAapproved WristLock to prevent unwanted motion, leading to greater consistency in starting the ball online and distance control. The product’s No Taper Technology evens out grip pressure, and the uniform lower-hand profile minimizes it, promoting a smoother, more consistent stroke for most putting styles. superstrokegolf.com
GAME ON Bored during the pandemic, Denver resident Errol Anderson spent time reimagining traditional backyard games. In the process, he invented Popongo. It’s a game that allows for social distancing and can be played indoors or out. Players take turns tossing foam balls (they have dimples like golf balls) from a distance of 15 feet onto a board with numbered cups that have different point values. The goal is to collect as many points as possible, while utilizing the black equalizer cup to your advantage—you can both gain points and lose them by landing balls in the cup. Popongo is $140 for a single board, which includes 9 cups and 10 balls (2 colors, 5 balls each color); extra balls are $11 for a set of five. playpopongo.com COLORADO AVIDGOLFER | Winter 2021
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STIRRING Shake up the holiday drink-making ritual by giving the gin lover on your list one of the spirits made by Denverbased Deviation Distilling. The company, founded in 2019 by Cindi Wiley and childhood friends Bob Wiley and Dave Gade, uses such ingredients as Szechuan peppercorns and a variety of botanicals in its gins. For the holidays, Deviation created a three-pack of its flagship creations: 200-ml bottles of Spice Trade, Citrus Rosé and Mountain Herb, $42. The holiday pack is sold only at the tasting room at Denver’s Dairy Block, 1821 Blake St., #130, which opened in September and is worth a trip to sample a gin cocktail or one of Deviation’s other products, such as coffeehouse-inspired Barista Whiskey. deviationdistilling.com Suzanne S. Brown is the former fashion editor at The Denver Post. coloradoavidgolfer.com
