Add Music To Your Golf Game With NYNE Bluetooth Speaker

I was recently introduced to the idea of listening to music while on the golf course.  Admittedly, at first I had mixed emotions about the idea... On the one hand, how awesome would it be to listen to my favorite tracks while playing golf... while on the other hand, how would the golf course react to music blaring out on the fairways?

After some additional research and testing of my own, provided you aren't rolling in with amps and 12-inch sub-woofers, a portable bluetooth speaker is an excellent way to add some enjoyment to your round of golf.  As an example, the NYNE Cruiser speaker I've been using for the past month has proven to be an amazing little speaker with several features that make it ideal for the golf course.  The small, compact device provides ample volume for the golf course, loud enough to enjoy your tunes, but quiet enough that you won't be disturbing anyone else on neighboring fairways.  The crisp/clear sound quality had me strutting down the fairways giving a subtle boost to my 'golf swagger'.

Although I'm unsure whether or not music on the course has lead to lowered scores, it did provide me with a sense of relaxation and confidence, which doesn't hurt.  If nothing else, it has undoubtedly lead to an increase in my enjoyment for being out on the golf course.

Additional features of the NYNE Cruiser include:
- 10 hours of battery life
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Speakerphone capability
- Back-up smartphone battery with built-in powerbank

NYNE, an innovator of lifestyle inspired audio products, offers golfers two versatile Bluetooth speakers for playing music on and off the course. The NYNE Cruiser and TT portable Bluetooth speakers let golfers enjoy their favorite music whether they’re driving the course or walking with or without a push cart. With Bluetooth 4.0 and near field communication (NFC), golfers can quickly and easily connect their smartphone, tuck it away in a pocket or bag, and wirelessly stream music up to 33 feet away. 

 “While practicing or playing, music is becoming more popular on the golf course to help players stay loose and enjoy the round,” said Arman Arami, president of NYNE. “The Cruiser and TT are versatile speakers with sleek designs that players can place in a golf cart, hook on a bag, or clip on a push cart. With up to 10 hours of battery life, the speakers will last through all your hole-in-one victory dances. Both speakers can also act as a back-up smartphone battery with built-in powerbanks.” 

NYNE Cruiser

The NYNE Cruiser Bluetooth speaker has a small, almond-shape design that is perfect for those who walk or drive the course. Its soft carrying case with carabineer clip makes it easy to attach to a golf bag for transport while walking, or it can be positioned inside a golf cart’s cubby hole, on the front dashboard, or in a rear basket. The Cruiser also comes with mounting clips that can be used on a push cart or golf cart, depending on the configuration. It features 10 watts of sound and is available in four color combinations. 

NYNE TT 

The NYNE TT Bluetooth speaker has a long and thin design that is perfect for players using a golf cart. It can be placed in a rear basket or hooked over a side railing using its carrying case with shoulder strap. Off the course, the TT is designed for music enjoyment everywhere you go – from home to a friend’s house to the pool on a family vacation. The TT features 16 watts of powerful sound and is available in black/red or white/grey. 

Pricing & Availability 

The NYNE Cruiser ($79.95) and TT ($129.95) are available now online and at regional retailers, including BrandsMart, Dearden’s, Fry’s Electronics, Huppin’s, Nebraska Furniture Mart, and World Wide Stereo. For more information on the NYNE product line, visit www.nyne.com.


About NYNE
NYNE, a lifestyle inspired audio brand, is part of California-based BOSS International Group (BIG), a leader in mobile audio products for more than 25 years. NYNE designs and manufactures its audio products to enhance the enjoyment of music by today’s connected consumer, wherever life takes them. A collaboration of a group of Silicon Valley veterans, acoustical engineers and audio experts with a passion for technology, NYNE is dedicated to producing high-end, quality products with superb acoustics and unparalleled technology integration. For more information about NYNE’s innovative product line, please visit www.nyne.com. Connect with NYNE socially on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

An Introduction to TLink Golf

As an entrepreneur, watching a company go through the steps from early concept all the way through to product launch is arguably the best part of my job.  Most recently, I've been privileged to work with the creative minds behind an innovative new golf brand called TLink Golf.  Over the past months, I've seen the wheels of productivity turning at full speed as TLink gets set to publicly launch their GPS golf watch to the world.

Although there are other golf watches on the market, TLink has several distinguishing features that separates them from their competitors.  Using Bluetooth 4.0 technology, the TLink golf watch communicates through an app on your iOS or Android smartphone.  The simplicity of this connection allows for an impressive battery life (15 hour batter life playing golf), much longer than competing watches that are drained by their constant GPS connection.

The simplistic design of the watch (only 30g) makes it the lightest wearable golf product on the market, and measures about half the width of competing products.  The benefits of having a comfortable and lightweight golf watch means less distractions and more time to focus on your game.  For added convenience, the TLink faceplate can alternatively be detached from the wristband and easily inserted into the provided belt clip; either way your yardages are only a glance away.

Other features include a build in pedometer for tracking steps, distance walked and calories burned on the golf course.  It also boasts an anti-glare, weather resistant LCD display, making it clear and readable under all conditions.

The TLink Golf watch is set to retail for $99, with their pre-sale campaign launching August 1st.

In the meantime, TLink has launched a massive promotional campaign with a grand prize golf getaway package for 4 to the Mayan Riviera. Click here to enter contest.   Once entered, you'll also have weekly opportunities to win a TLink golf watch by entering the Trickshot Challenge.  Here's co-founder Derek Rucki to introduce the challenge:

For more on TLink Golf visit their website at: www.golftlink.com

Game Golf - Wearable Technology to Seamlessly Track Your Golf Game

Ever wonder what would happen if the latest technological advancements were applied to the golf industry?  If so, you've come to the right place... The innovation of the GAME GOLF platform seems almost futuristic; seamlessly and effortlessly tracking statistics from your entire round of golf, the GAME GOLF platform then sorts, organizes and analyses your game in order to provide a wealth of information for understanding and improving your game.

Playing golf should be exactly that - playing. With GAME GOLF, game tracking happens in the background, so you can focus on playing instead of note-taking. All you have to do is power up, put on the device, and play your game. Install the unique tags into each of your clubs and simply tag each club to the device before you take your shot. That’s it. GAME GOLF logs what club you use and where on the course you use it. By combining these observations, your game is visualized like never before.

Golf is no longer just a memory and a scorecard. Now it's a living, breathing chronicle of your game. Everything you do on the course is recorded and presented in an all-in-one online system to help you better see, understand and show off your skills. With GAME GOLF, you don't just leave everything you've got on the course—it comes with you afterwards so you can see in detail how you did and where you can do better.

Each and every game you play becomes a showcase you can share with anyone you choose. From that huge drive on hole 14 to your average stats over time, your golf game is no longer limited to the people you played with. Your progress and accomplishments can be shared with your friends and family—as well as a whole new community on the GAME platform—for fun, or for bragging rights.

If practice makes progress, informed practice makes perfect. Now, so much more than basic stats are recorded. Mathematical trends over time in all statistical areas are carefully calculated and presented in ways that can educate, not just illustrate. Your entire golf game is presented and analyzed so you can actually use the information to improve your play—from overall changes to precise adjustments.

With GAME GOLF, your game can do the talking. The complete system has everything you need to enter a new realm of golfing:

• GAME GOLF tracking device
• 18 tags for your clubs
• USB cable
• Protective pouch
• 30 Money back guarantee

For more information about GAME GOLF, visit:

www.GameGolf.com

BombTech Grenade Golf Driver

As always, at Eat Sleep Golf, we're constantly sifting through the golf industry in order to shine light on new, innovative and noteworthy advancements. Our most recent discovery comes from a company called BombTech Golf with their uniquely designed Grenade driver. As the world's first Dual Cavity driver, BombTech is so confident in the performance of their product, it comes with a 60 day money back guarantee. If your drives aren't longer and more accurate with the Grenade, BombTech will refund your purchase. This statement alone had us intrigued and eager to find out more about BombTech, their product design and it's performance.

According to owner Tyler 'Sully' Sullivan, the focus of BombTech is to combine advanced technology, top quality materials and innovative design to create golf clubs players will be proud to swing. All products are co-engineered with the University of Vermont, and come with a guarantee that you will see, feel and hear the difference.

Performance
Rather than save this till the end, lets start by looking at the performance results, from an independent test study, where the BombTech Grenade driver went head to head with the industries top name brand drivers. The results speak for themselves...

The Specs

The Dual Cavity Design was the result of a lengthy research and development process which proved to provide several advantages including:

• Reduces drag by 48% against a traditional shaped driver 
• Center of gravity at true center creates a penetrating ball flight 
• More weight positioned behind the sweet spot 
• Cavities increase accuracy on off center hits. 

Material and Production Advantage
The Grenade golf driver is manufactured using a 2 piece cast construction and plasma welded face plate. This high end process combined with a TI-1188 face plate increases ball speeds at impact. The 1188 stands for the tensile strength (hardness) of the titanium. These materials and production process create a loud and clean sound that you will love and your friends will envy. An independent reviewer from Bunker's Paradise described his feeling when hit it solid as, "center strikes literally invoked a knee-jerk verbal reflex, whoa." You will see, feel and hear the difference.

For more information or to purchase a Grenade Driver, visit the BombTech Website at www.BombTechGolf.com

The FORE App

Over the past year we've really seen a surge in the golf industry with technology and more specifically mobile applications.  We've seen it all from games, a variety of gps solutions, mobile scorecards etc etc.  Just when I thought this market segment was pretty much saturated, I was introduced to yet another mobile app call FORE.

Having recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to kick start their efforts (which is now winding to a close in a few days), the FORE app is set to hit the ground running spring of 2014.  But what separates FORE from all the other golf apps on the market? More bells and whistles? Actually, it's quite the opposite... The FORE app has gone back to the basics, so to speak, and provides a simple, easy to use scorecard.  But the cool part, by entering your scores through this app, golfers become eligible to win real world prizes.

Have a look at their promo video...

Time permitting, you can help support the early development and deployment of the FORE app through their crowdfunding campaign here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1301676350/the-fore-app

Or check out their website for more details: www.foreapp.com 

2nd Swing Golf - Trade In Your Golf Clubs

I was recently introduced to the trade in program offered through 2nd Swing, and I gotta say, what a genius concept.  Through their trade in program, 2nd Swing provides golfers with the ability to trade in their used golf clubs for new ones.  So how does it work?  

Through the 2nd Swing website (www.2ndswing.com) golfers can enter the model and details of their clubs and the 2nd Swing site will provide an appraisal value.  It's that easy; then pack them up, ship them out, and shop for a new set!  And with over 19,000 clubs currently available for purchase, you're bound to find what you're looking for.

Although I have seen other trade in programs, on average the 2nd Swing's golf club trade in service provides sellers approximately 15% higher trade in values compared to competitors. When you trade in used golf clubs to 2ndswing.com, you’re adding value to your next purchase. You’ll receive higher trade values for your clubs, as well as expeditious payment and first class service.

How does the trade in process work?

• Check your golf club trade value on 2ndswing.com. There, you can enter in your club’s model, specs and condition, and the site will generate an accurate golf clubs trade in value.
• Ship your clubs to the retailer. There, they will give your clubs a final evaluation, by double-checking the model, specs and condition of the item.
• Once your club’s trade value has been confirmed you’ll receive either a check or store credit, depending on what you specify. Remember, a retailer will offer you more value for your used golf clubs when you trade-in for store credit instead of taking cash outright.

How is 'Trade-In Value' determined?
The trade in value for golf clubs is determined by combining three major factors: demand, condition and product release date.

Demand
The overall demand for a particular model, even after it is no longer an in-line product, is a major factor sellers use for valuing used golf clubs. Sellers watch the secondhand clubs market to stay informed of the general demand and fair market value for a given item.

Condition
The condition of a secondhand club, regardless of other factors, is very important. This is the part of the club’s valuation that addresses its general state of wear. Depending on a sliding scale of excellent, good, fair & poor, a given model is assigned a corresponding value. Some sellers, such as retailers, even create ‘condition scales’ or ‘condition ratings’ in order to provide better information to consumers. It should be noted, however, that these condition ratings vary from seller to seller.

Product Release Date
The year a product is released also has quite a significance to a seller’s trade-in price. Generally, release date is less important than the other two factors. There are still some golf club models out there that remain in high-demand, regardless of any significant passage of time.

Other Resale Factors
Some sellers, usually private, will consider additional factors when valuing used golf clubs, such as referencing market value on platforms like ebay or authoritative institutions such as The PGA Value Guide. Sellers will do this, typically, to add credibility to their trade in value for golf clubs, or to keep their values competitive.

For more information on 2nd Swing visit them online at: www.2ndswing.com, connect with them on Facebook and/or on Twitter

UV Absorbing Glow Balls - Vision Golf

Buy a 3 Pack of Vision UV Golf Balls for $25.00

(Price includes shipping within North America)

We're excited to be working with Australian golf designers Vision Golf to introduce their cutting edge products to North America and the rest of the world.  To get the ball rolling, we're offering their new and innovative UV absorbing glow ball to our network.

This is hands down the best and brightest golf ball on the market today, making it easier for golfers to track their ball flight during daytime, evening or even nighttime rounds.

Using Vision's unique patented UV absorption process (U.S. Patent No. 7179856), they are able to achieve the maximum brightness for this ball.  The hi-tech, soft feel cover material used on this ball is exceptionally durable and extremely slick, thereby creating less drag in flight and greater overall distance. The UV Yellow trains golfers to watch the ball and makes it easier to follow the ball flight and see where the ball finishes. This speeds up play and gives players the confidence to improve and build on their golfing experience.

Several noteworthy features incorporated into Vision golf balls include:

Easy To See Number. Players have mentioned on a regular basis that one of the main problems they have with current other golf balls is how hard it can be to identify them during play. Vision Golf asked their Test Pilots to trial a series of large number markings on the Vision UV Yellows. This has resulted in 2 large numbers appearing on each ball where you would normally find a ball's brand name printed, resulting in the easier identification of your Vision ball and the speeding up of play as a result.

Long and Straight. Vision is dedicated to making advancements that help take your shots travel further and straighter than ever before. Their advanced Vision tek dimple pattern is but one of the design features creating the increased length and overall improvement in accuracy all Vision players have come to appreciate.

Multi Layer Power. Through the use of multiple components, their product is consistently longer with driver and irons while retaining the great feel and memorable click sound that better players are always looking for.

Additional features also include:

• Brightest UV Yellow Color with a brightening effect within the low friction Slickcoat finish.
• Long Distance with Improved Shot Shaping Control.
• Soft Solid Feel Overall Compression is 80/85 with a High COR due to Dual Cover Setup.
• Flexi-Gel Mid Spin Blend Cover for added durability and unique premium soft feel.
• Lower Driver Spin than most premium designs for longer, straighter drives and better wind performance.
• Practical Iron spin levels for better shot shaping control into greens.
• Unique "Real Straight" self correcting 312 dimple pattern

Comparison Products as a guide: Bridgestone E6, Titleist NXT Tour, Srixon TriSpeed Tour, Bridgestone B330RX Tour, Callaway HX Hot Bite.FEATURES:

About Vision Golf

Vision is 100% owned by the Bosley family from Australia with over 50 years of International Golf industry experience.  Vision brings to the golf industry the practical innovations in golf design from the productive long-term working relationship between the well known Australian father and son pairing of Bill and Wayne Bosley.

Their industry experience both playing at an International level and working for many of today's major brands gives them a unique insight into what might just make a real difference to a players game.

The Gravity Brush

Here's a sneak peak at the newest golf product hitting the market, the Gravity Brush.  Manufactured by our friends at Goose Golf Solutions, the new Gravity Brush is the latest in golf club cleaning technology.  With features such as a refillable water chamber, soft and firm bristles and the smart water release system, this a must have for any golfer.

At first I wasn't 100% sold on the concept and/or need for this type of product, but after clipping it onto my bag and playing a couple rounds, I've lost count of how many times I've been happy I had it.  I largely underestimated how quickly the grooves on clubs get filled with grass and dirt.  Being able to keep clubs and grooves clean and in optimal playing condition is an invaluable solution.

The smart release water system that is incorporated into the Gravity Brush is what really helps separate it from from similar products currently on the market.  This is hands down the best club cleaning brush I've ever seen, and I'm excited for it to be hitting the market.

As with all new products, we'd love to hear any and all feedback relating to the Gravity Brush, it's design, functionality, durability etc.  So far the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive; an extended 'golf clap' on a job well done to the Goose Golf team.

About Goose Golf
Goose Golf Solutions is a manufacturer of quality golf accessories.  Along with the innovative Goose Towel, the Gravity Brush is expected to be another hit golf accessory to help golfers keep their equipment in optimal playing condition.  For more information on Goose Golf Solutions please visit: www.goosegolf.ca

Chase54 - Innovative Golf Apparel

Chase54 is a golf apparel brand that I introduced to the Eat Sleep Golf community earlier this year in my post "Chase54 - We Believe".  As I continue to explore this brand, try out their product, and get community feedback, my excitement and enthusiasm continues to grow. 

At Eat Sleep Golf we put a lot a lot of time and effort into analyzing new products, brands, and all the ins and outs and fine print that goes along with them.  Finding an innovative new company like Chase54, is arguably the most exciting part of my job.  Watching their growth so far this season throughout the golf industry has been a remarkable process.  

Because of their innovative thinking, attention to detail and great quality products, Chase 54 has been taking the golf industry by storm.  But you don't have to just take my word for it... they have already secured endorsements from golfers with far more talent than me, including PGA Tour player Jason Kokrak and LPGA rookie Nicole Smith!  This is practically an unheard of accomplishment, for an apparel company to secure this type of support in their first year and is a huge statement towards their brand and products.  

Here's a little more about Jason and Nicole:

Nicole Smith

Nicole is is a rookie on the LPGA Tour and has already been turning some heads with her diverse skill set on the course as well as her great fashion sense.  "The best thing about being part of such a young company is getting to talk to a designer about what I like to wear on the golf course and what the ladies are wearing on tour. There are so many amazing things that are going to come from Chase54, and I can’t wait to wear them!!"

Some of Nicole's accomplishments on the course include:
-  Secured her 2013 LPGA Tour card by placing in the top-10 of the “Volvik Race for the Card” money list
-  T-2 at the Florida’s Natural Charity Classic
-  Finished 3rd at the Northeast Delta Dental International
-  T-2nd at the Santorini Riviera Nayarit Classic in Nuevo Vallarta, MX
-  Contestant on Golf Channel’s “Big Break Ireland”

Jason Kokrak

Jason's been making a lasting impression on the Tour this year which has already included some great results including T-2nd at the Fry's.com Open and T-9th at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

“I am confident with Chase54 on my side I will have a great 2013 season, and I look forward to wearing their line for many years to come.”

For more on Chase 54, be sure to check out their website (www.chase54.com), "Like" them on Facebook (www.fb.com/chasefiftyfour) and connect with them on twitter (@chasefiftyfour)

The Most Functional Towel in Golf - Goose Golf

Outside the essentials (clubs, bag, balls & tees) I would have to say the most important golf accessory is a golf towel.  A golfers towel plays a vital role in ensuring your clubs and your balls are clean from dirt, allowing them to perform at their best.  A couple month ago, in our article 'Goose Golf - Play Clean Golf' we briefly introduced you to the Goose Golf brand.  Now, having had the opportunity to see it, use it and put it through some rigorous testing, I wanted to provide some further insight into what this product has to offer.

Three Layer Wet/Dry Design

This towel is boasted as a wet/dry towel... It conveniently folds open at the bottom allowing golfers to wet the inside, while the outside layer stays dry.  I was a little skeptical at first as to how well it would work, and so this was the first thing I wanted to test out.  After trying it out, to my surprise, this function of the towel worked fantastically, where the wet inner layer allowed me to clean my clubs, and the outer layer did in fact stay dry allowing me to dry my hands and/or wipe down my clubs/grips.  This feature alone, would be enough to make me suggest this towel to others, but Goose Golfs ingenuity doesn't stop there...

Attention to Detail

If the quality construction of the towel isn't enough, there's a few other features that help set the Goose Towel apart from their competitors.  Two of these features that I personally like are:

1) The carabiner clip which allows you to fasten the towel to your bag, but still easily remove it when required

2) the velcro Goose Golf logo on the top of the towel.  This feature can easily be overlooked, but comes in really handy for attaching your golf glove when you are ready to hit the putting surface.

And to put Goose Golf Towels over the top, they also come with a a bonus accessory...

The Putting Mate

This additional accessory that comes included with every Goose Golf towel has become my new favorite!  I can't tell you how many times I've walked up to the putting green to find that my ball had a huge mud goiter attached to it.  Too inconvenienced to walk back to my golf bag to fetch my golf towel, countless times I've resorted to smearing the mud off with my thumb.  Apart from giving me an excuse for the missed putt that often follows, this is a sad but avoidable reality.  The Putting Mate (with the same wet/dry design as the towel) conveniently clips onto your belt loop to ensure you will always be putting with a clean ball. It even comes with a magnetic ball market!


Hands down this is the most functional golf towel that I've ever used.  To find out more about Goose Golf, visit their website (www.goosegolf.ca) like them on Facebook (www.fb.com/goosegolf) and connect with them on Twitter (www.twitter.com/goosegolftowel)

Goose Golf Towels are available for purchase through their website, in Canada at GolfTown and in the USA at Golfsmith.

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This article was written by Scott Stevens from Eat Sleep Golf as part of our series 'Product Reviews' where we shine light on new and innovative products, brands and solutions within the golf industry. Please feel free to comment below or continue the conversation with us on Facebook (www.FB.com/EatSleepGolf) and/or Twitter (@EatSleepGolf)

Boxgroove - Play Private Golf Courses

It almost goes without saying, I love getting out and playing a round of golf.  Although a lot of my rounds take place at one course in particular, I really enjoy exploring new courses.  Over the past few years I've played dozens of courses all over North America, I've even created a bucket list of courses I'd like to play over the next few years.  The only obstacle/challenge with this, as some of you may have faced, several of these courses are private/members only courses.  This is what initiated my investigation into potential solutions, which in turn led me to Boxgroove.

Boxgroove provides the perfect answer to playing private golf courses without being a full fledged member yourself.  The way it works is pretty simple... Sign up for a free Boxgroove membership and you're set to start browsing private golf course tee times and availability.   Boxgroove currently has affiliations with nearly 700 private golf clubs.  Join the over 20,000 golfers already using Boxgroove and gain access to these exclusive courses.

The fine print... When booking a tee time using the free Boxgoove membership, you'll be subject to a $19.95 booking fee, which isn't bad considering you're getting access to an exclusive golf course.  Alternatively, you can avoid this booking fee by signing up for a Value Membership which costs $49.

The Boxgroove Value Membership benefits include:

• Elimination of the $19.95 booking fee
• Complimentary sleeve of Titleist golf balls
• $10 cash gift card to Golfsmith.com
• Full money-back guarantee

You can check out more details about Boxgroove, the available courses, and sign up for a membership on the Boxgroove website (www.boxgroove.com).  You can also connect with Boxgroove on Facebook (fb.com/boxgroove)  and on Twitter (@boxgroove).


More about Boxgroove
Boxgroove provides members-level access to private golf courses around the world. While many sites can get you access to public golf courses, only Boxgroove can get you into the best private golf clubs. Once you become a member, Boxgroove provides tee times at the best courses for you and your golf group.

We currently have 687 private courses in 50 states and 3 countries. You can help us grow faster by joining our community and sharing our site with your golf friends. We have two membership plans to fit any golfer's budget. Choose the one that is right for you. As the number of golfers has increased in Boxgroove, we have noticed that more private courses have taken notice of our company. This is a good thing for all of us. We hope you enjoy these new experiences and we thank you for being a part of our company's growth.

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GAME GOLF - Wearable Golf Technology

This has got to be one of the most advanced and innovative technology driven solutions to hit the golf industry, EVER!  For over a year, I've combed the industry in search of a golf technology to get excited about.  I've evaluated more apps than I can remember, from the free stats tracker iphone apps to the more advanced (and pricey) Trackman solution and everything in between.  

I was starting to feel that maybe I had set my expectations too high, that maybe technology just hadn't evolved as far as I had thought it had into the golf world, and that's when I was introduced to GAME GOLF.  When I had the opportunity to catch up with GAME GOLF CEO John McGuire, hearing him speak about this product, the design and the technology, it gave me goose bumps.  But  you don't have to take my word for it... Here's a quick intro video which captures exactly what GAME GOLF is all about...

Today, March 5th marks the introduction of GAME GOLF to the golf industry.  With the launch of their IndieGoGo Campaign, you can now pre-order their product for a great price.  This truly is the next generation of golf game tracking technology.

Visit GAME GOLF online at www.gameyourgame.com and connect with them on Twitter (@gameyourgame)

SAN FRANCISCO (Marketwire) – March 5, 2013 – GAME GOLF, a wearable technology and integrated software platform for golf, has announced the launch of an IndieGoGo crowdfunding campaign to raise funds in order to bring the product to market by Summer 2013. Backed by professional golfers Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood, it seamlessly records your golf game to make the game you love more engaging, visual, interactive, shareable and social, both on and off the course.

“GAME GOLF not only gives everyone access to crucial data to dramatically improve your golf game and handicap, but it also makes playing more motivating, rewarding, social and fun,” said Graeme McDowell, 2010 US Open Champion and GAME GOLF investor. “The product is extremely intuitive, doesn’t disrupt your game and is essential for any golfer looking to understand their game better, knock down their handicap, give themselves a competitive edge and compete with their friends and family across the globe.”

GAME GOLF is designed by fuseproject and Yves Béhar, CEO of fuseproject and Chief Creative Officer at Jawbone, the maker of the wireless JAMBOX speaker. The GAME GOLF elegant and discreet wearable device tracks the data around the course, and uploads the data automatically to an intuitive app which allows you to track, analyze and share the data collected. It tracks the most important statistics from your golf game, including club-by-club performance, fairway accuracy, greens in regulation and putting.

“The design of the GAME GOLF app and product has been closely integrated: a beautiful and dynamic presentation of play data, easy and fun ways to share, non-disruptive hardware and experience,” said Yves Béhar, CEO of fuseproject. “The design and user interface is crafted to deliver a 21st century experience of the game.”

The product utilizes a combination of positional technology, motion sensors and near field communication to capture the golfer’s data from the course. The device is engineered to be power efficient and extend battery life beyond that of the average smart phone and provides two full rounds of tracking on one charge. Data from the GAME device is synced to the cloud via Bluetooth to a smartphone or via USB to a PC. The GAME software is feature-rich and allows you to view and socialize your game in a fun and easy way.

“The golf community has been calling out for a product that tracks their game effortlessly, shares results with friends and provides intuitive data with which they can analyze to constantly improve their game – and GAME GOLF is here to provide that,” said John McGuire, CEO and Co-Founder, GAME. “A new era of quantification and gamification is rapidly and radically changing the way we live, work and play. Existing golf technologies only provide technology that helps on the course, but we provide the complete package, giving you everything you need to improve your game and compete before, during and after you take to the course.”

To pre-order the device and learn more, go to the IndieGoGo campaign page here: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/285885

About Active Mind Technology:

Active Mind Technology is a privately-held company which is pioneering the gamification of sport through its development of the GAME product. GAME is, a wearable technology and integrated software platform which is extendable across multiple sports. GAME GOLF is the first product in the GAME series. GAME GOLF has been developed in collaboration with top tour golfers Graeme McDowell and Lee Westwood. GAME GOLF includes a wearable device and NFC club interface which seamlessly captures shot distance, location and club usage data from the golfer. Data is synced to the cloud from the device and is viewable on a mobile device or on the web. GAME extends, enhances and allows you to socialize your game experience like never before

TRUE linkswear - Feel the Course

TRUE linkswear is a brand that we've followed since their conception, and they continue to bring style and creativity to golf footwear that I simply can't get enough of. As one of the first companies to incorporate the built in soft spikes into their shoes, TRUE linkswear has been a driving force in the market shift away from the rigid/uncomfortable golf shoe and towards the casual/comfortable golf shoe.

I continue to be impressed with the intuition of TRUE linkswear and their ability to understand current and future golf trends.  The 2013 lineup (including the phx seen here) is truly remarkable, including updates to past styles as well as the introduction of several new designs.  It's no wonder PGA Tour players like Ryan Moore wear and endorse these shoes.

Here are just a few of the features that separates TRUE linkswear from their competitors:

Zero Drop: What this means is that your heel and forefoot are the same distance off the ground.  This encourages a natural walking stride along with better posture and body alignment during the swing.

Wide Toe Box: A wide toe box is vital in promoting natural body motion because it allows your feet and toes to function ergonomically in the shoe while providing a more stable platform for your swing.

Ground Proximity: Among all shoes played on Tour, the TRUE barefoot platform is the closest to the ground at less than 10mm off the grass compared to an industry average of 22mm.

Feel: The TRUE barefoot platforms are designed to enable the sensitive receptors in your foot to enhance your golf experience.  Whether it is reading a subtle break in the green, feeling the density of the sand beneath your feet in a bunker or simply feeling each step along the short grass of the fairway, TRUE barefoot plafroms will allow you to 'Feel the Course' like never before.

I can't say enough good things about this brand and the products that they continue to produce.  I personally wore TRUE linkswear for every round I played in 2012, and I look forward to continuing that trend throughout 2013.  I'm not kidding when I say, these shoes are so comfortable, I prefer them over my sneakers.

Check out the rest of the TRUE linkswear lineup on their website (www.truelinkswear.com) and connect with them on Facebook (www.FB.com/truelinkswear) and/or Twitter (@truelinkswear).


More from TRUE
TRUE linkswear is a company of passionate golfers who, through hard work and countless iterations, created a ground-breaking minimalist golf shoe that allows the golfer to truly feel the course.

Our company breathes the game and everyone who works at TRUE loves to play and test product. In fact, Product testing is part of every job description. We all enjoy walking fairways with friends, sharing stories, knocking down pins and being outdoors.

In 2013 we will be taking our game to another level with updates to the Ergo-Traction barefoot platform as we launch the ninja and sensei outsoles. The tour and stealth uppers have been updated and we have new products in the TRUE jade, TRUE sensei, TRUE proto and TRUE chukka models.

Our guarantee to all of our TRUE friends is that we will continuously strive to make our shoes even better and better.

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This article was written by Scott Stevens from Eat Sleep Golf as part of our series 'Product Reviews' where we shine light on new and innovative products, brands and solutions within the golf industry.  Please feel free to comment below or continue the conversation with us on Facebook (www.FB.com/EatSleepGolf) and/or Twitter (@EatSleepGolf)

Goose Golf - Play Clean Golf

There are an estimated 60 million golfers in the world, and it's a sad reality that many of them are playing with dirty golf equipment.  These golfers, on a regular basis are playing with golf clubs covered in dirt rendering the grooves useless, and golf balls that are grass stained or worse have mud residue on them.  It's a proven fact that clean golf equipment, like clubs and balls, will perform much better compared to dirty equipment.

Goose Golf, a manufacturer of golf accessories including their innovative golf towel, is focused on bringing an end to dirty golf.  Through cutting edge, water repellent technology, they've developed a product that not only looks great, but more importantly, performs amazingly.  We've joined forces with Goose Golf to spread this wonderful news and we'd like you're help.  Help us put an end to 'dirty golf' so that golfers worldwide can enjoy lower scores, more enjoyable rounds and all the benefits that come with playing clean golf.

For as little as $9.99 per golfer, you can get a Goose Golf SMART Towel, or for just $19.99 you can get the Goose Towel.  Act now, for the sake of golfers worldwide. The solution is simple, visit the Goose Golf website and start playing clean golf today.  You'll be happy you did.

Goose Golf Towels are also available in Canada at Golf Town and in the USA at Golfsmith.

You can also connect with Goose Golf on Facebook and  on Twitter.  Join us and Goose Golf in the battle to put an end to dirty golf (#EndDirtyGolf) and start playing clean golf (#PlayCleanGolf).



More on Goose Golf
A chance meeting occurred in summer 2008 between two average golfers who were paired together for a tee time at a local golf course. A friendship ensued. Each shared a love for the game, an entrepreneurial spirit and complimentary business skills. Embracing the motto “do what you love and love what you do” and through research, hard work, perseverance, and passion “Goose Golf Solutions” was born in spring 2010.

 
The Goose Towel and the complimentary Putting Mate is our first offering. Look for a variety of unique designs and colours. The Goose Towel brings unique style and functionality at an unbeatable
value for every golfer. There are several other ground breaking products in our product pipeline so check our web site often. Whether you are a casual player or hard core enthusiast Goose Golf has a performance product for your game.

Goose Golf Solutions is a privately owned Canadian corporation founded in 2009. Our head office is located in Markham, Ontario. Our parent company was established in 1945 in Hong Kong. Fortune International Group business includes: manufacturing, importing, exporting, manufacturers sales agent and product assembly. Our customers span Europe, North America, and South-East Asia.

Eco Golf - Golf is Simple

One of the best parts of my job involves working with cutting edge golf brands in order to help announce their vision to the golf community.  Last week I introduced an innovative golf apparel company called Chase54; this week, I have the pleasure of introducing another innovative golf company called Eco Golf.

Eco Golf is the manufacturer of a golf accessory that we all use... golf tees.  Although this may sound like a plain and simple business (and in a sense, it is) I assure you, the creativity and ingenuity of Eco Golf goes much deeper.  I'm reminded of a valuable business lesson that I learned early in my career, the power of simplicity.  Maintaining a simple business plan, simple product designs, simple services etc etc.  By keeping things simple, it allows companies to stay focused on their core goals and values; it allows them to identify their niche and then to excel at it. Many of the best and biggest companies in the world were founded and built around the concept of simplicity; and that's exactly the sentiment I get from Eco Golf.

They've identified their niche, making golf tees, which combined with their hard work and dedication has allowed them to raise the bar  for golf tee manufacturing.  They're doing this in numerous ways including producing higher quality more durable tees, making them more eco friendly, and by offering golf tee branding options that I've never before seen (no I'm not just talking about printing on the tees themselves).  For more information, check out the Eco Golf website at: www.ecogolf.com

You can also connect with Eco Golf on Twitter @EcoGolfUSA and join us in the conversation using #GolfIsSimple.


More on Eco Golf
It’s not about Eco Golf it’s about the carbon footprint and how to reduce yours. Reduce your use of golf tees by up to 90% by choosing the Eco Endurance or Eco RRT golf tee.

You no longer use hickory shafts and persimmon woods so why are you still teeing it up on a wooded stake?

Chase54 - We Believe

I have to admit, I'm a bit of a brand junkie; but in a different way compared to many golfers.  I don't dress head to toe in clothing just because the top golfers on the PGA Tour are wearing it, and I don't fill my bag with golf clubs based on the catchy tv commercials.  Instead, I spend a lot of time, sifting through the golf industry searching for those diamond in the rough companies, who are doing what they love, fighting for what they believe and are producing great quality products that proudly represent their brand.  This is exactly what I found with the Chase54 brand and their innovative golf apparel.

Something I learned from Blake Mycoskie (the creator of TOMS Shoes) is the importance of having a clear idea of what your business or brand stands for and sharing that story with anyone who will listen.  This is something that Chase54 has done fantastically and I want to help them share their story.  They've encompassed many of their beliefs with their "We believe" statements, some of which include (full list can be found on their website www.chase54.com/we-believe):

• We believe you don’t have to sacrifice fashion for performance, style for functionality, and looking sharp for being comfortable.
• We believe perfection is unattainable. But it’s damn sure fun trying.
• We believe layups are for basketball and par 6′s.
• We believe you should hit it hard…it’s going to land somewhere.
• We believe in throwing caution to the wind, chasing dreams, and living a life of passion.
• We believe in responsibilities too.
• We believe cigars make a bad round good.
• We believe Bigfoot is real.
• We believe style shouldn’t mean being wrapped up as tight as a burrito.
• We believe you can hit that flop shot off of the thin hotel carpet onto the bed.
• We believe golf models should know how to play golf.
• We believe we did know better.

A belief that myself and the Eat Sleep Golf team share is "We believe that an old product with a new color or pattern option should not be described as innovative."  Share your beliefs with us on Twitter using #WeBelieve.  While you're at it, be sure to connect with Chase54 on twitter (@chasefiftyfour)

Every single piece of clothing bearing the Chase54 label has been forged in innovation.  I can't even do justice to their creativity and outside the box thinking, so I encourage you to check them out on their website: www.chase54.com.

About Chase54
Chase54 is deeply rooted in the apparel business. Founded and backed by 30 years of garment manufacturing excellence and over 400 million garments produced, Chase54 is far more than the clever idea of a couple “has beens” reveling in their post round glory at the pub. It’s state of the art fabrics. It’s top quality production and design. It’s impeccable style at an affordable price. It’s the answer fashion discerning golfers have been trying to find.

A wise man once told us “There is no sense in chasing perfection.” We must be fools then. The chase is on…

PGA Merchandise Show - Inventor's Spotlight

The PGA Merchandise Show in general is an amazing venue for finding the newest, most cutting edge products, including everything from innovative golf apparel to the newest technology for golf clubs.  But they also take it a step farther with the Inventors Spotlight, sponsored by InventionHome, which takes a glimps at what the future of golf has in store; this includes everything from the good, the bad and the bizarre.   For the last 3 years, the United Inventors Association of America has teamed up with the PGA Merchandise Show in order to feature products that may have the potential to be the next latest and greatest in golf.

As part of the Inventors Spotlight, along with seminars and guest speakers, a panel of judges evaluated all the new products in attendance in order to find the winners of three main categories: Most Innovative Concept, Best Manufacturing Analysis and the Pinnacle Award.

A product that seemed to be garnering more attention than others (but didn't win an award) was the Golf Bike, a bicycle designed to carry clubs and be used as an alternative to walking the course or using a cart. 

 “We’re a bike company, but we also do golf swing aids and we’re also golfers,” Roger Hawkes of Higher Ground Bicycle Company, said. ” We combined what we do for a living in the cycling world along with our passion for golf. “It’s low impact to the course. Obviously, it’s going to add fitness and speed of play. When we use it it’s about an hour for nine holes.”


But in the end after interviews, evaluations, analysis etc, the judges announced the winners of the three categories as follows:

Most Innovative Concept

This award is designed to accommodate inventors who may not have a retail ready product. From a sketch to a fully developed product, this category looks at the overall innovation of the concept and how it fits into the category. Examples of this may be – Does the product truly represent an innovative approach to the benefit it provides the consumer? Is the product take a novel way to approach its function and design? Does the product solve a true consumer problem in a new and creative way.

Winner: The Golf Square
The Golf Square is a golf training aid to help golfers align themselves in hopes of finding a more accurate golf shot.  Although I've seen several similar concepts on the market, the judges thought this was innovative enough for the award.  More innovative than the golf bike, I'm not sure.

Ken Zuzik and Matt Zuzik demonstrate the use of the golf square in the Inventors Spotlight pavilion at the 60th PGA Merchandise Show on January 24, 2013 at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kat Griggs/The PGA of America)

Best Manufacturing Analysis

Manufacturing is a vital part of the commercialization process. however overlooked by most inventors. This award serves to recognize the inventor/product that has completed a comprehensive study of the manufacturing techniques and material required to manufacture their product or design. Considerations for judging this category may be – Has the inventor investigated the different manufacturing processes needed to create the product? Did the inventor develop a matrix of comparable materials needed including an understanding of their limitations? Did the inventor demonstrate an understanding of the cost, design, and function tradeoffs associated with manufacturing their product or concept?

Winner: PushNPutt (www.pushnputt.com)
The PushNPutt is flagstick the eliminates the need to bend over to retrieve your ball from the hole.  With a simple push of the flagpole, balls are automatically returned to the playing surface.

Susan and Jerry Mallonee, Brad Church and Tony Track, PushnPutt, pose with award for "Best Manufacturer Analysis" award at the Inventor's Spotlight Awards during the 60th PGA Merchandise Show on January 24, 2013 at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kat Griggs/The PGA of America)

The Pinnacle Award

The Pinnacle Award: The successful development of a product takes talent, knowledge, and tenacity. As such, the Pinnacle Award is designed to recognize the broadest range of efforts by the inventor. From design, market research, sales, fulfillment, manufacturing and quality. This category is judged on everything. Scores in the judging of this award will be given based on the attention paid by the inventor to all phases of ideation, invention, and commercialization.

Winner: PGF Personal Golf Fan (www.pgffan.com)
Just is sounds, the Personal Golf Fan is a portable fan that you can take with you on the golf course.  This innovative, battery operated product is conveniently designed to fit into the standard cup holder in any golf cart.

Rick and Cynthia Wark pose with Russell Williams after being awarded the "Pinnacle Award-Best in Show" for the personal golf fan at the Inventor's Spotlight Awards during the 60th PGA Merchandise Show on January 24, 2013 at The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kat Griggs/The PGA of America)

2013 PGA Show - Best New Products

The PGA Merchandise Show took place this past week, as thousands of golf brands, product manufacturers, service providers and golf enthusiasts flocked to Orlando to be a part of this trend setting event. To put the size of the show into perspective, just to walk up and down each aisle, you'd have to cover about 10 miles! 

We've done some of the leg work for you and have narrowed things down to a few of our favorite new products and brands.  Of course every golf company in attendance was trying to show off their latest and greatest, but we're looking to highlight something more exciting than an old product painted in new colors. So, here's what we found...

Boccieri Secret Grip

This is something else that I hadn't previously heard of.  While the conventional golf grip weighs 52 grams, this one is built with a tungsten weight and clocks in at 92 grams. The heaviness is meant to raise the balance point of the club, which is designed to promote better body mechanics.

Just in case you're wondering, Sergio Garcia back-weights all 14 clubs in his bag. ($18; Boccierigolf.com)




SuperFlex Bands Golf Kit

Resistance training is something that has been around in the fitness industry for a long time.  This company has now designed a product and program specifically with golfers in mind.

A collection of five exercise bands made specifically for golfers, the exercise program that's included with this kit is designed to help you increase mobility, stability, flexibility, core strength and more. ($99; superflexbands.com)





TrackMan 

Although this is something that I have seen previously, TrackMan continues to be the leader in cutting edge technology within the golf industry.  Plotting out you golf shots, the newest edition can now be used wirelessly with a smartphone and an application. Instead of a hard line and laptop, the litany of data can be accessed remotely and by multiple users at the same time.

(The next generation editions range from $14,995 to $17,995 http://trackman.dk).



Chase 54

The golf apparel segment is arguably the most competitive, with countless brands to choose from.  Chase 54 could be considered the new kid on the block,  but they're already turning some heads.

With eco friendly and technically sound fabrics that I've never even heard of before (one is made from coffee grounds) Chase 54 is quickly making their presence known. (www.chase54.com)





SNAG Golf Sticky Suit

In my years of experience in the golf industry, I've seen hundreds, probably thousands of golf products, but I've never seen anything quite like the SNAG Golf Sticky Suit.  

If you've ever been to a driving range, I'm sure you've been tempted by wanting to try to hit the golf ball collector guy.  Kids have a similar desire, and if you have them, they probably want nothing more than to hit you with golf balls.  Enter, the sticky suit. 

This velcro suit, when used with the company's sticky balls and plastic golf clubs, turns you into a moving target. ($230, snaggolf.com)

Bushnell Range Finder - Tour Z6

As you're probably aware, there are a multitude of range finder options on the market, and I've personally used many of them.  After combing the industry, evaluating and comparing the available options, I'm confident in calling the Bushnell Tour Z6 my personal favorite.

Incorporating cutting edge technology, the Bushnell Tour Z6 is an easy to use, deadly accurate and essential tool for golfers of any skill level.  It provides pin-point accuracy on flag distance ranging from 5 yards up to 450 yards.  It's rare to find a golf tool that will literally shave stokes off your golf game, but I for one believe this device does exactly that.  You don't have to take my word for it... over 90% of PGA Tour pros use a Bushnell laser range finder.

The features practically speak for themselves:

- Tour Certified
- PinSeeker Technology to zero in on the flag
- Up to 1/2 yard accuracy
- 5 yards-1,300 yards range (450+ yards to a flag)
- Vivid Display Technology (VDT) for all lighting conditions
- E.S.P. (Extreme. Speed. Precision.)
- 6x Magnification (objects appear 6x closer)
- Rubber armored metal housing
- Waterproof (IPX7) and RainGuard HD lens coating
3-Volt Battery and Premium Carry Case are also included
2 Year Warranty

Find out more info on the Bushnell Tour Z6 and/or other Bushnell products on their website (www.bushnellgolf.com).  You can also connect with them via Facebook and Twitter. 

Fila Golf Gear

Fila is a brand that undoubtedly rings familiar with all sport enthusiasts, which is the result of them growing into one of the world's largest sportswear manufacturers.  Although I've been well aware of their presence in the sports world for some time, it wasn't until recently that I was introduced to their line of golf apparel.

Along with their array of stylish golf polo's, Fila has a complete golf collection which includes sweaters, pullovers, pants and more.  I had the privileged of trying out some of these products first hand and was thoroughly impressed with the look, feel and quality.  Have a look at a few of my favorites below or check out the entire Fila Golf Collection on their website.


Jasper Textured Fleece Performance Jacket
These Fila golf jackets top my list of favorites, providing warmth, comfort and style.  These natural moisture wicking textured fleece jackets serve as the perfect warm up jacket for heading to the links on those brisk cool days.  They boast front welt pockets, self adjustable sleeve closure with velcro, F-box patch logo sewn on bottom right back and overall great quality that goes without saying for all Fila products.  This jacket has definitely made the cut as my go-to warm up garment.

Chamonix Knit Sweater

The Fila Chamonix knit sweater is next on my list of favorites, which again provides style, warmth and comfort.  This sweater is available in three different color combinations, and is the perfect addition to any golfers wardrobe.  The full zip makes it an excellent option and easily removable once you knock down a couple birdies and start to heat things up on the course.  These heavy knit sweaters are an excellent Christmas gift option, and are perfect for the winter months.

Napoli Plaid Pants

I've been looking to add some flare to my golf pant collection for some time now, but had yet to find the right combination of style, comfort, quality and color.  I was pumped to find the Fila Napoli plaid pants which met and exceeded my expectations.  These light weight, cotton, wrinkle resistant pants are on trend with what we're seeing throughout the industry.   The relax fit makes them very comfortable for wearing during golf play and/or for lounging around watching golf on tv.

Fila is not only keeping up with the fashion trends in the golf industry, their raising the bar.  Going forward I think we're going to see their presence on the golf course continue to grow.  The selection I've highlighted here represents just the tip of the iceberg in Fila's golf collection.  Make sure to check out the rest of their golf apparel on their website: www.shopfilagolf.com