Sometimes you need some motivation to make par. Now golfers in California’s 921 established golf courses and 24 new golf facilities can track themselves among the pros with every stroke. VPAR Live Golf Scoring offers a real-time tournament experience. Continue reading Golf Like the Virtual Pros with VPAR
Category: Golf
Rokform Offers Rock Steady Mount for Golfers
There are iPhone cases that can get wet and go deep underwater, and there are iPhone cases that can be used to mount the handset to handlebars of a bike. But now Rokform has a case that can help with your golf form.
The Golf Shooter iPhone case, which is designed for the iPhone 4/4S, can help user’s record golf swings anywhere on the course. This eliminates the need to have a second person hold the phone. Designed through collaboration with the PGA Tour, this case features an aluminum mount, a golf shooter shaft and soft cover.
Golf Gets GameBook, Offers Challenges
When you’re not on the green, you can still be thinking about golf with GameBook, a social networking platform for golfers. The platform, which is available on the web as well as for Android and iPhone phones, lets you connect with your friends and other golfers, create challenges and tournaments, and keep score on your game. You can also see where you fall against others on the leaderboards. Continue reading Golf Gets GameBook, Offers Challenges
Amateur Golfer Comes Out Swinging With New Product
After suffering from “flying elbow” – the swing flaw that plagues many amateur golfer – Dana Clark swung back. The newbie golfer took the simple concept of the trusted “Towel Drill,” where a towel is placed under the arm to cure the swing flaw, and adapted it.
While the concept of keeping an old towel tucked under the arm can result in more power, control and consistency it also looks a little silly. So instead Clark created a the Swedge, a small washable half-moon pillow that does the same thing but looks better. Continue reading Amateur Golfer Comes Out Swinging With New Product
MotoACTV Update Brings Facebook and Twitter Support
Since it’s official debut, Motorla’s do-it-all smart watch has received a lot of love. The company’s latest software update, version 7.2, makes the MotoACTV even more desirable giving the uber watch the ability to access Facebook and Twitter feeds (as seen in the images above), along with better control of your workouts. Continue reading MotoACTV Update Brings Facebook and Twitter Support
Nike Golf’s Lucky 13
Nike Golf has proven that 13 can be a lucky number the company is FREE to say. Nike Golf has introduced the new TW 13, which is inspired by Nike FREE technology. The distinctive shoes debuted last summer when Tiger Woods roared out with these, and now consumers will be able to get their feet in them beginning later this week.
The inspiration behind the Nike TW 13 footwear starts with the man himself, as Tiger Woods asked for a shoe that gave him a performance fit and feel that he experienced with his Nike FREE shoes that he used for running and training. The result is this shoe, which offers a natural motion engineered outsole that is designed to mimic and conform to the natural motion of the foot, coupled with the protection and traction of a lightweight performance golf shoe. This innovative outsole further allows the athlete to keep contact with the ground longer, better harnessing the energy of the foot to the shoe and, therefore, the shoe to the ground. Video after the jump
GameBook Let’s Golfers Get Social
Who needs a trip to the clubhouse to share their time on the green? The Golf GameBook app for iOS and Android allows golfers to record and share golf performances, photos and scorecards, and post them to the GolfBook Clubhouse or directly to social networking sites such as Facebook. Users can comment on friends’ games in real-time, use it as way to set up tee times and see who can make a round. With the app friends can even create leagues and tournaments. The only drawback is that users might tend to watch their handsets as much as the ball!
Adidas Tees Off With Retro Samba Shoes
The Samba shoes made their mark on the soccer pitch in the 1950s, and with more than 35 million sold over the years the Adidas shoe has made its mark. Now for 2012 the company is bringing the Samba to the golf course with a range of iconic colors. The first pair made their debut in March, and more are on deck to tee off this spring and summer! Continue reading Adidas Tees Off With Retro Samba Shoes
Nike Golf Swings Out New App
There are plenty of golf apps, but this week Nike Golf came out swinging with the new Nike Golf 360 (NG360) app and website that promise to provide golfers with an innovative digital tool to improve, track and share their golf games. The NG3660 app is designed to be easy-to-use and allow golfers to track their rounds, while it also offers tips to help improve swing techniques via digital coaches.
The app also provides athletic training workouts that are golf-specific yet specific to each golfer, so that users have opportunity to gain a clearer understanding of their own respective game, swing and body. Video and additional photos after the jump
Clutch Putts With Method Midnight
When you make it to the green you need to get in the right groove, and to that end the Nike Golf Method Midnight putter will let you get the right grip and more. It features Nike’s revolutionary polymetal groove technology, which has been instrumental in the 34 wins by Nike athletes on the Professional Tours worldwide. It is available now in new milled head shapes with dark chrome finish. There are three models, and each utilize the face groove technology that combines steel and polymer to generate a forward roll rather than backspin, which could cause the ball to initially bounce.
Instead the polymetal groove technology starts the ball with forward spin to minimize bounce and keep putts on line. Nike Golf’s Method Midnight putters ($323.99 MSRP/$269.99 MAP) will be available June 15, 2012 in all three models. The Method Midnight 006 will also be available in a left-handed version.
SensoGlove Gets New Fit
Two years ago we first profiled the SensoGlove and just in time for a new season on the links Sensolutions – the maker of IT systems for sports analysis, motion and performance measurement – has introduced a new model with long batter life and increased sensitivity for more accurate pressure read.
This new version was reportedly created based on feedback from international PGA professionals. As with the original model, the SensoGlove features a small, sweat-proof 1.2-inch LED digital monitor that analyzes the pressure of the swing through highly responsive sensors placed throughout the glove. It is made from cabretta leather, and is designed to work a personal golf trainer, showing user’s the correct way to grip the club, thereby avoiding bad habits and injury. The glove can be used as a regular golf glove as well. Continue reading SensoGlove Gets New Fit
Here’s Your Caddy
Not everyone can get the pro treatment, but the folks beyond Who’s Your Caddy, a free mobile golf app, has launched a new website to help golfers and courses alike improve the game.
For those in the swing, this website features Caddy Tips, complete with hole-by-hole video from the club professional offering tips and suggestions, as well as Gimmes, which include free gifts from neighborhood businesses. Additionally, golfers can use their smart phones to gather enhanced GPS information about playing the course, while the golf course receives a generous revenue share through their participation in the Who’s Your Caddy Mobile Marketing Program. Video after the jump
Nike Golf Aims for the Moon Again
While not technically aiming for the moon as our headline suggests, Nike Golf has introduced a line of limited edition Lunar Control Footwear for the 2012 Masters. These will be worn by most Nike Golf athletes at the first major championship of the season, The Masters.
“It’s fun to do something special for our athletes – to help them enjoy this occasion and mark the moment,” said Lee Walker, Nike Golf’s Footwear Product Director. Reigning Masters Champion, Charl Schwartzel, will be wearing the limited edition shoe as well as Paul Casey, Kevin Chappell, Stewart Cink, Simon Dyson, Ross Fisher, Lucas Glover and Francesco Molinari. The footwear complements this season’s Tour Performance apparel, providing the athletes head-to-toe style and tour proven performance.
The new shoes promise exceptional cushioning for walking the course and the Flywire stability for powerful golf swings. The shoes feature Lunarlon foam midsole proves durable and highly responsive yet offers the underfoot comfort and ground feel players desire. This Nike Limited Edition Lunar Control shoes (street price: $150) are crafted of premium full-grain waterproof leather enhanced with brogue details on the vamp and quarter. Each pair of limited edition Lunar Control includes a shoe bag to protect the footwear between rounds.
With all these pros wearing the shoes, it seems Nike Golf might actually be aiming for the stars as well.