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One Round at The Ocean Course, Kiawah Island

With a 77.2 course rating, 144 slope rating, and 7,356 yardage, The Ocean Course is guaranteed grief versus greatness. You might recognize parts of it from the movie “The Legend of Bagger Vance,” others might recognize it as bloody gorgeous. There are far too many course accolades to list here so you’ll just have to [...]

Slushy Watermelon Mojito

The weekend is nearly upon us so it’s time for you to think about what you’re going to do. If you don’t have solid plans then consider this… pick up some basic ingredients from the local shop and get home before your significant other gets back from her day out with friends or shopping. Whip [...]

Blackberry Curve

Yesterday marked the release of the much anticipated Blackberry Curve (8300). RIM’s long awaited release of a true multi-media Blackberry device that could continue to handle everyone’s daily bombardment of corporate exchange e-mail in addition to multimedia functions everyone non-berrier had. Well, suffice it to say the Curve does not disappoint. Features: 2.5″ 320×240 display [...]

Tomboy Road

3652 square feet doesn’t sound like an incredibly large place, but that’s hardly the start of it. With in-floor radiant heat, gourmet kitchen, and bridge accessible parking, the Tomboy Road estate is anything but standard affair in Telluride, Colorado. [via Luxist] What this means to you: We imagine most of you may not quite have [...]

Ocean’s Eleven & Twelve + Ticket to Ocean’s Thirteen [Win This!]

Danny Ocean’s stylish crew of criminals certainly makes for great cinema. The original, a remake of the classic Rat Pack flick, set the standard, and Ocean’s Twelve took the series even further. Now, they’re back with Al Pacino for a third take and smooth as ever. If you haven’t seen it, go see the Ocean’s [...]

Steve Madden SALVTORE

Remember that sneakers aren’t you’re only option when it comes to summer footwear. With a pair of khaki’s or shorts their stylish and comfortable. Try these SALVTORE’s from Steve Madden. What this means to you: Stop thinking about it… for the cost of these sandals you’ve got nothing to lose. Cost: $40 @ Steve Madden

Banana Republic Canvas Travel Shoulder Bag

Stop shoving everything into that gym bag of yours and pack your clothes into something nicer this weekend. When it comes to weekend bags, follow our advice and never go black. It’s not a funeral for godssake, you’re “having” a weekend after all. This one from Banana Republic will do quite nicely, it’s got rich [...]

Forza 2 Motorsport

If there was ever a game to get revved up about, this is it. Taking up where its award-winning predecessor left off, Forza Motorsport 2 gives you pure racing excitement with next-generation quality. From more than 300 fully customizable cars to ultrarealistic portrayals of famous racetracks around the globe, you’ll find everything you need here [...]

Spyderco ByrdRench PlainEdge

We see a lot of interesting outdoor gear at GP. One of the few reoccurring items we come across are multi-tools which proliferate with each passing day. Enter the Byrdrench. A cutting edge industrial looking multi-tool with a bonafide pocket knife. There are far too many tools and features on the ByrdRench so click-thru to [...]

Pottery Barn Outdoor Drinkware

Pottery Barn’s glassware comes in guest-proof shatter-resistant styles perfect for your envied summer grill outs. They’re molded of lightweight polycarbonate – the same material used for bulletproof glass – so they won’t crack or break when your “gets drunk far too quickly” friend from college comes into for a visit. Try filling them out with [...]

Monogrammed Steak Brand

Put your personal stamp on steaks and chops with this branding iron, hand forged in Texas. Your two- or three- initial monogram can include any letter from A to Z. The 11 1/2″ long iron comes with a 14″ high, wall-mount rack for storage. We’d suggest trying it out on a steak you grill with [...]

One Round at Bethpage Black Golf Course, New York

Ranked 26 on Golf Digest’s Top 100 Courses in America, Number 1 on Golfweek’s top public courses in America the Black course at Bethpage Black is no sunny Sunday afternoon course. A 7,386 yard course, 144 Slope Rated, A.W. Tillinghast designed course the bunkers (in triple digit quantities) will amaze, astonish, and ass-kick you like [...]

Oakley Radar Pitch Sunglasses

The Radar Pitch Polarized sunglasses are designed with the uncompromising demands of professional athletes in mind. The Pitch shades are equipped with medium size lens that offer you comfort and visual clarity no matter what the sport.. The Radar Pitch Sunglasses offer a permanent hydrophobic lens coating that repels water, dust, and smudges when your [...]

Griddle-Q

Now you can make restaurant-style Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches at home – using your outdoor gas grill. The innovative new Griddle-Q and Oversized Spatula easily transform your grill into a full-size griddle. Large enough to cook for a crowd, the Griddle-Q brings rich, fire-smoked flavor to grilled sandwiches as well as to breakfast favorites like sausages, [...]

Mercedes Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Edition

The 2008 CLK63 AMG Black Series is a street legal version of the Official F1 Safety Car. The Black Series is a 500 horsepower version of the AMG 6.3-liter V-8 engine with 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph. It uses a seven-speed automatic with manual control, [...]

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