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Laser-Focused on Honoring our Soldiers

We’ve touted the benefits of golf rangefinders in the past (Bushnell’s included) and we’re not planning to change our tune at this juncture. Quite the opposite, actually, as Bushnell is upping the ante by offering their award-winning Tour V2 Rangefinder in a special edition package supporting the families of fallen and wounded soldiers through the [...]

Science Meets Style

If you haven’t noticed, we here at Gear Patrol love the game of golf. In fact, some of us love it so much that doesn’t matter the season or the weather, because if given the opportunity we will play. Unfortunately, golf can be miserable if playing in the rain. That is unless you have the [...]

A Bag That's No Heavier Than My Brain? Sign Me Up!

I righted a wrong this week. I played golf. Due to work obligations, family life, and generally unnecessary busyness, my 2009 had been fully devoid of golf antics. It’s not typical for me to stay away from the game for such a stretch, even in the winter. The moral of the story is this: whether [...]

The ReelFit is designed from the ground up to provide you with a consistent feel. Their point of differentiation is the BOA technology lacing system which uses a dial-in system to lace the shoe and hold it in place without change. It ensures consistentency, something golfers undoubtedly want. The quick release mechanism makes it simple [...]

Callaway has teamed up with optics technology expert Nikon to bring you the LR800. It’s a quick and accurate distance finder that works up to 800 yards. A golf hole distance we certainly do not wish upon anyone. It has the unique feature of ‘First Target Technology’ which “displays the range to the nearest target [...]

The culmination of FootJoy’s golfing expertise is quite evident here. This glove’s combination of leather and fabric science, fitting technology and feel will keep your hand feeling, looking and staying cooler than it’s ever been on the course. For you die-hards, it’s available in orange and with a custom logo. Features: Coolmax Lycra knuckle insert [...]

The one thing you don’t need in golf is distractions, that includes the myriad of implements one needs on the course. You probably have half a dozen tools sitting in your bag right now just waiting to weigh you down. One-handed divot repair tool Removable ball marker Tee punch with groove cleaner & bottle opener [...]