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USA Today
30-07-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
Outfit your bag with these 8 summer golf essentials
A good portion of the country is suffering through scorching temperatures as a heat wave rolls across the U.S. But that doesn't stop the most dedicated of golfers from hitting the links. After all, time is always ticking on golf season. If you're one of those players who brave even the hottest of days, then you need to make sure you're stocked up on everything you need to make the most of each round. Here's a list of eight summer golf essentials everyone should have. More summer golf: How heat and humidity affect your golf game and you Proactive Sports - Sub Zero 2 Cooling Towel We all love golf, but sometimes there are those days where it's so hot we wonder why we're out there. Flush those thoughts away with the Sub Zero 2 Cooling Towel from Proactive Sports. The technology in the towel allows it to stay up to 15 degrees cooler than the outdoor temperature. Just get it wet, put it around your neck and feel the relief from the heat. Club Scrub Pro Tired of getting that same dirty towel wet with that same dirty water set out in front of the pro shop every round, only for it to be dry by the sixth hole? If so, you've come to the right place. The Club Scrub Pro features a rubber interior that holds moisture to help clean your clubs on the course, while its microfiber exterior is perfect for drying. An effective one-two punch for every round. Yeti Rambler Hydration is vital to performance in most physical activities, and golf is no exception. It's critical to make sure you're drinking enough water to stay sharp and healthy while enduring long summer days on the golf course. The Yeti Rambler can help with that, complete with insulated technology to keep your drink cold and a chug cap that provides easy access while preventing leaks and spills. Pinned Golf Dart 2.0 Magnetic Speaker Few things add fun to a round of golf quite like music. If you agree, you need the Dart 2.0 Magnetic Speaker from Pinned Golf. This wireless, waterproof Bluetooth speaker is small but it's loud, promising 10 hours of battery life and, as the name suggests, it features a built-in magnet, allowing you to attach right to the golf cart. STICKIT Magnetic XL Golf Towel Shouldn't your towel be up by where you place your clubs back in your bag? Not down below? That's what STICKIT thinks, and its Magnetic XL Golf Towel seeks to fix that. The name is self explanatory, but the towel is high-tech, featuring a ribbed texture pattern to ensure a proper cleaning each time you hit a shot. Groove It Brush Whether you went out on a muddy day or you just simply play a lot of golf, it's easy for your clubs to really dirty before you know it, and that dirt can impact your game. Grooves are essential to ensuring your golf ball gets proper spin, but if those grooves are a mess, they won't help much. That's why you need the Groove It Brush, which features heavy duty nylon bristles to get deep inside the grooves. Plus, you can attach it right to your bag. Team Effort - CVX Ball Mark Repair Tool The playoff race is on in Major League Baseball, and your team needs all the support you can give them, even if it's on the golf course. That's why this CVX Ball Mark Repair Tool is perfect for your bag, featuring a sturdy base and a magnet to hold the ball mark complete with your favorite MLB team's logo. This is also a good opportunity to remind everyone out there, please, fix your ball marks. Your fellow players appreciate it when you do. Proactive Sports - GreenGo Pocket Ball Wash Are you one who often forgets things on the golf course? Maybe you leave your towel on the green after you burn the edge on a birdie putt? We've all been there, but the GreenGo Pocket Ball Wash from Proactive Sports can help. It fits right in your pocket, as the name implies, and it features a microfiber liner that stays wet and a soft, waterproof outer shell that will make it seem like it's not even in your pocket. Plus, it does a darn good job of washing your ball.
Newsweek
11-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Newsweek
Tee It Up for Dad: Father's Day Golf Gifts and U.S. Open Gear
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Still scrambling for the perfect Father's Day gift? Don't sweat it, PGA Tour Superstore has your back with everything a golf-loving dad could dream of. From fresh polos and sleek gear to high-tech training tools and top-tier clubs, there's something for every swing and every budget. And with the U.S. Open happening this weekend, it's the perfect time to get Dad in the spirit of the game. Need ideas? Whether your dad's a scratch golfer or enjoys weekend rounds with his buddies, the PGA Tour Superstore is stocked with: Performance apparel that keeps him cool on the course: PUMA MATTR Luau Men's Golf Polo When your vacation is all about golf, relaxation, and more golf, stay cool in the heat with MATTR performance fabric. Feel refreshed in every swing with moisture-wicking, fast-drying, breathable tech. Lightweight, stretchy, and made with... When your vacation is all about golf, relaxation, and more golf, stay cool in the heat with MATTR performance fabric. Feel refreshed in every swing with moisture-wicking, fast-drying, breathable tech. Lightweight, stretchy, and made with at least 90% recycled materials to keep you playing sustainably. More PGA Tour Superstore SHOP: Golf Gifts for Dad from PGA Tour Superstore Barstool Sports Golf Dad Men's Polo Barstool Sports Golf Dad Floral Printed Men's Golf Polo Barstool Sports Golf Dad Floral Printed Men's Golf Polo PGA Tour Superstore SHOP: Golf Gifts for Dad from PGA Tour Superstore Barstool Sports S25:Golf Dad Perf Rope Hat Barstool Sports S25:Golf Dad Perf Rope Hat Barstool Sports S25:Golf Dad Perf Rope Hat PGA Tour Superstore Golf balls and gloves to upgrade his essentials: Srixon Z-STAR 8 2023 Golf Balls Srixon Z-STAR 8 2023 Golf Balls Srixon Z-STAR 8 2023 Golf Balls PGA Tour Superstore SHOP: Golf Gifts for Dad from PGA Tour Superstore Titleist Pro V1 2025 Standard Golf Balls Titleist Pro V1 2025 Standard Play Golf Balls Titleist Pro V1 2025 Standard Play Golf Balls PGA Tour Superstore Tech gadgets to help him dial in his game: Pinned Golf The Dart 2.0 Magnetic Speaker Pinned Golf The Dart 2.0 Magnetic Speaker Pinned Golf The Dart 2.0 Magnetic Speaker PGA Tour Superstore SHOP: Golf Gifts for Dad from PGA Tour Superstore Bushnell Tour V6 SHIFT Rangefinder Bushnell Tour V6 SHIFT Rangefinder Bushnell Tour V6 SHIFT Rangefinder PGA Tour Superstore Stylish golf shoes that'll turn heads at the clubhouse: New Balance Fresh Foam v2 Men's Shoes New Balance Fresh Foam v2 Men's Shoes New Balance Fresh Foam v2 Men's Shoes PGA Tour Superstore SHOP: Golf Gifts for Dad from PGA Tour Superstore Click on any image or link to browse the full Father's Day collection, see the latest deals, and grab something special for the #1 guy in your foursome. Pairing a great gift with the U.S. Open on TV? That's what we call a Father's Day birdie. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Forbes
21-03-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Pinned Golf Disrupts GPS Market With Portable, Golf-Specific Tablet
Boston-based Pinned Golf, a consumer golf-tech brand founded by Alec Lorenzo, John Rowell, and Matt Buckley, has spent the past seven years producing rangefinders that offer precision at an accessible price point—along with a bold array of color options that let golfers showcase their style while locking in a number. The team took home the Best New Product award at the PGA Show for The Caddie, a subscription-free magnetic GPS tablet. The unit provides dynamic distances—front, back, and center of the green, plus hazards—on over 45,000 courses. The device also features stat tracking, multiple game modes, and the ability to toggle between a traditional bird's-eye view or a 45-degree angle for a more immersive, video game-style perspective of each hole as it is played. The product's development was a natural extension of Pinned's core business. After analyzing customer feedback, the team found that golfers preferred the quick, at-a-glance convenience of cart-mounted GPS screens over the process of continually grabbing a rangefinder and shooting a number. This insight sparked the idea to create a portable solution to deliver that same seamless experience—but without the need for built-in cart tech. While plenty of golf apps offer overlapping functionality, those solutions also come with loads of trade-offs—namely having to stare at small screens along with draining phone batteries and inviting constant distractions from incoming notifications. These are exactly the pain points Pinned set out to solve. 'At 8-inches, it's bigger than any phone that's out there, and you just get too many notifications on a course, Lorenzo said. 'Calls from your girlfriend, texts from your dad—it's too much. Being able to disconnect and keep that phone in your bag and being able to focus on golf, that's what we were really going for,' he added. 'The market fit had been there. In-cart GPS's aren't anything new, the fact that we were able to make it portable was the biggest slam dunk,' Lorenzo explained. It took the team over two years of research and development to bring The Caddie to market. The challenge was designing an intuitive, frictionless user experience while engineering a durable, golf-specific form factor—one that could withstand the elements and the rigors of a bumpy cart path. That meant refining the software interface and building a powerful magnet strong enough to stay put through a lead-footed ride. 'It was about making sure this was truly built for golf—able to stand up to the sun, the rain, and all that stuff. We had to build the circuit board around the magnet. It had to be strong enough to serve its purpose, but that meant rewiring some of the circuitry," Rowell added. Between 3D-printed prototypes and full-scale hardware testing, The Caddie underwent 10 to 15 iterations before reaching its final form. By the time it was market-ready, the research and development budget had climbed well into the hundreds of thousands—just shy of $1 million, according to the team. Four out of five golf courses do not have built-in GPS's on their carts and in addition to selling to individuals, Pinned is eyeing fleets sales. Standard 18-hole courses tend to have between 60-80 carts on the premises and The Caddie, available for pre-order at $400 per unit ahead of a May release, offers a more cost-effective option 'It's a six-figure investment, if you want to outfit all your carts. Some courses are buying a dozen and renting them out—it's a new revenue stream,' Rowell explained, adding that they had one club order them as a gift to new members. With its affordability and flexibility, Pinned Golf sees The Caddie as more than just a convenience—it's a way to modernize course setups without the long-term financial commitment of built-in cart systems. 'The younger crowd is excited about having something techie,' Rowell said. 'And some of the older folks we've talked to struggle with lasers. They miss, they'll hit a tree behind [their target], and this is an easy way to give them that number.'
