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VOL 12!
TOUR ELITE CALL OLD PALM GOLF CLUB HOME
TOP PICKS FROM PGA SHOW!
POUND RIDGE GOLF CLUB!
BETTINARDI SIGNATURE MODEL 5 !THE CHAMPION COURSE AT PGA!
REVIEWS!
TRAVEL!
EQUIPMENT!
INDEX
Editorial 06
The Champion Course 08
Pound Ridge GC 12
Be=nardi Sig Model 5 17
PGA Show Picks 20
Old Palm Golf Club 25
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PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Thornton grabs Oregon Open
PGA Professional Brian Thornton(Meridian Valley C.C.) shot a final-
round 7-under-par 65 en route to claimingchampionship honors at the 2012OregonOpen Invitational, held at Broken Top Club.
Thornton fashioned a clean final round,carding seven birdies and no bogeys to finishtwo shots ahead of 2008Oregon Openchampion Corey Prugh (Manito G. & C.C.).
When asked how he felt after his final-round triumph, Thornton replied, “I felt verygood. There were so many great players. Tobe mentioned as a winner alongside some ofthe other tournament winners is a real honor.There have been some legends of the gamewho have won this tournament and it feelsgood to be a part of that history.”
Scoring conditions were evident early inthe final round. After just sneaking by thecut, and playing in the first group of theday, PGA Professional Chris Van der Velde(Tetherow G.C.) carded a 9-under-par 63 topropel himself up to a T-11 finish. With theround, Van der Velde set a new Broken Topscoring record, and posted the lowestOregon Open tournament round sincePGA Professional Mike Gove finishedwith a final-round 62 in 1992.
Seven-under for the day and two shotsup coming down the stretch, all Thorntonneeded to do was finish it off. “I did peekat the scoreboard after 16 and saw that Ihad a two shot lead. I played some great
course management after that and also hitsome quality shots to make par knowingPrugh needed to make something happento catch me.”
With the victory, Thornton is just onewin away from the career grand slam atPNW PGA major events. To this,Thornton remarked, “It really never hit methat I was going to have a chance at thatuntil I got this win. I am excited for theopportunity. Golf is very humbling; youjust never know when it may be your turn.”Look for Thornton to be in contention atthe upcoming Rosauers Open Invitational,where he’ll try to complete the slam. —Kyle Neilan
PHILADELPHIA
Kogelman tops HyndmanClassic field
Each year the Philadelphia PGA returnsto Huntingdon Valley (Pa.) C.C. for the
William Hyndman III Memorial Classic.This event is played to honor one of the
greatest amateur golfers in Philadelphiahistory. Hyndman was twice a U.S. SeniorAmateur Champion, a runner-up in theU.S. and British Amateurs, a playingmember of five Walker Cups, and aparticipant in seven Masters. Hyndmanalso holds a distinction of being one of onlythree players to record a hole-in-one on thepar-3 12th at Augusta.
In the 2012 edition of the William
Hyndman III Memorial Classic, 125Professionals teed it up to compete for thetop prize. The tournament took on specialmeaning as less than a week before theevent, William “Buck” Hyndman, the sonof William Hyndman III, passed away aftera long battle with multiple myeloma. Tohonor Bucky, all participants wore blackribbons in remembrance.
As play got underway, no one was able tomatch the great round posted by championJoe Kogelman (Indian Valley C.C.).Kogelman added one birdie on the backnine to go along with his eight pars tofinish his round at 4-under-par 66.
Kogelman had to wait nearly six hoursbefore his victory became official. As thelast card was entered, Kogelman finally hadearned his first Philadelphia PGA pointstournament victory.
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P G A S E C T I O N N E W S
Joe Kogelman was victorious at the 2012
William Hyndman III Memorial Classic.
EDITORIAL E
Fernando Solorzano @SOFLAGOLF
Thank God Spring is here and with it great weather for South Florida! Like every spring we also celebrate another year, 3rd Anniversary EdiJon (our 12th EdiJon). March also marks the beginning of South Florida Golf Season the Allianz Championship, The Honda Classic at PGA NaJonal in Palm Beach Gardens and the WGC-‐Cadillac Championship at Doral. All in all the excitement just days away and the anJcipaJon of many as they look forward seeing their favorite player. Our March ediJon brings our manufacturers picks from the PGA Show in Orlando, new golf equipment, golf pubers by Be=nardi Golf, travel desJnaJon to Pound Ridge Golf Course, Old Palm a local favorite here in Palm Beach, a review of a local gem The Champion Course at PGA NaJonal and much more. As always we want to thank our sponsors for believing in our product and many thanks to you our fan for all those daily emails we receive. Thank you South Florida and keep it in the short grass
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Originally designed by Tom and George Fazio in 1981 for major tournament play, The Champion Course at PGA NaJonal has to be one of the most beauJful and certainly one of the toughest golf courses in South Florida. Just imagine, a track that stretches over 7048 yards with a slope of 148 and course raJng of 75.2 from the Jps. Thankfully, PGA NaJonal Resort & Spa has done a remarkable job throughout the years including the addiJon of 5 sets of tees to make it more playable for the rest of us, a couple of remodels (1990 and 2002) under the careful eye of none other than Jack Nicklaus and the Nicklaus Design Team and recently (fall 2012) the addiJon of new turf, bunkers and the reshape of green contours and expanded green complexes.
The Champion Course at PGA NaJonal
The Champion Course at PGA NaJonal is also rich in tradiJon having hosted some of golf's most presJgious tournaments, including the 1983 Ryder Cup, 1987 PGA Championship, from 1982-‐2000 Senior PGA Championship and from 2007 to present The Honda Classic. It's late January and just weeks away from another Honda Classic and our team finds this golf course in prisJne shape. The Champion Course boast generous fairways and spacious landing areas in most if not all holes, very fast and recepJve TifEagle greens and lots distracJons and challenging holes including The Bear Trap, a stretch of 3 holes (15th -‐ 17th) where Jack Nicklaus has re-‐worked the earth to have more water in play and less real estate to land than any other golf course I've ever played. The Bear Trap is today considered one of Florida's most notable golf challenges, on what is unquesJonably one of the best golf courses in Florida. THE REVIEW Playing The Champion Course at PGA NaJonal on your next visit to PGA NaJonal just makes all sense. Golf course architects have added alternate sets of tee boxes to play an array of distances and slopes all the way down to 5145 yards with a slope of 136 for ladies playing from the red tees. Follow the advice of the knowledgeable staff and play the correct set of tees based on your ability. The starter recommended our team the Gold tees at 6,727 yards, we felt comfortable with that distance and yet challenged in several key holes
Hole #6 par-‐5 (488 yards) -‐ Most difficult hole Why is it that a short par-‐5 measuring only 488 yards (from the Jps) the #1 handicap hole in the enJre golf course? I guess you have to see it to believe it! The #6 hole at The Champion Course starts with a narrow fairway, (water tee to green) lej and was designed in a west to east direcJon, always against the perennial easterly winds. If you are not careful these factors will ruin your round of golf. I started with my 3-‐wood carefully placing it to the right side of the fairway, my second shot was with my hybrid to the 100-‐yard mark, my third shot landed in the middle of the slopping green and rolled lej all the way to the edge of the water... I walked out with a 7 and I'm sJll scratching my head... I repeat! not paying abenJon to this hole can ruin your round. Hole #10 Par-‐5 (545 yards) -‐ One of the easiest Easy holes are far and few in between The Champion Course. On paper this is the 5th most difficult hole but the wind will help you score well. This par-‐5 plays downwind and the ginormous fairway will let you squeeze the extra yards of your driver. My second shot from 190 yards landed 15 feet lej of the pin. Two pubs later and I was feeling glorious forge=ng that front nine 41 score. Take advantage of this hole and aim to the center of the fairway. With the added win and some extra roll you will be in place for a great score. Hole #15 Par-‐3 (179 yards) -‐ Enter the Bear trap The famous Bear Trap starts with a short and very deceiving par-‐3. To your right a plaque with informaJon about the next 3 holes, and the statue of a grizzly bear. InJmidaJon and distracJon will make you forget about the wind you are about to face. I took 2 extra clubs and sJll came up short but dry. My compadre did not fair the same way. Key club selecJon and aim plays a big factor. The hole faces east and its tucked in a way that you may not be able to feel the impact. Keep your head down and take an extra club... believe me you'll need it! The Champion Course at PGA NaJonal is a true gem in golf course design. One of the added features about playing this course is the fact that your favorite golfers on the PGA Tour walk the same fairways and pub in these very same greens... The beauJful layout is fresh and appealing to the eye; I feel is a great combinaJon of beauJful scenery, natural wild life and a mixture of immaculate golf course aestheJcs, always manicured to perfecJon... just a gorgeous track! For more informaJon please visit hbp://www.pgaresort.com
Overall RaPng 9.5/10
working together on transportation
plans since the PGA Championship was
awarded to Kiawah Island in 2005. It’s
no small feat getting thousands of spec-
tators, volunteers, staffers and competi-
tors on and off an island each day, but
plans are in place to make the process
smooth for all parties.
A general parking area at the front of
Kiawah Island will accommodate more
than 10,000 cars at a time, and there will
be two bus systems in place for specta-
tors – one internally on the island, and
another to bring spectators in from off
the island.
“We will have a very effective method
to direct people where they should go to
get them in and get them out,” Warren
says. “We have gone through a lot of
planning, we have a great plan and we’ll
execute it. We want the story of this
event to be the great play of the players
and nothing else.”
“The challenges at Kiawah Island will
be the same challenges we face at any
course – moving 30,000-plus people
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With five golf courses and a standalonegolf retail shop, Kiawah Island Golf
Resort counts on the expertise of its 15 PGAProfessionals. Fortunately for golfers andguests at the South Carolina resort, KiawahIsland’s PGA Professionals aren’t justqualified – they’re certified.
Each of the PGA members on staff atKiawah Island are Certified PGAProfessionals, having completed at least oneof the six certification paths: GeneralManagement, Golf Operations, Instruction,Retail, Executive Management andOwnership/Leasing. In all, the Kiawah Islandstaff holds 34 certifications.
“I think the PGA Certified ProfessionalProgram is a great way to expand your skillsas a PGA Professional, and I request that allthe PGA members on staff complete at leastone certification path,” says Kiawah IslandGolf Resort President Roger Warren, himselfa PGA Certified Professional in GeneralManagement and PGA Past President(2005–06). “They were all outstanding PGAProfessionals to begin with. Becomingcertified in one or more areas gives them theconfidence in knowing they have expandedskill sets and expertise.”
Two of Kiawah Island’s PGA Professionals— Osprey Point Head Professional JimKelechi and Ocean Course First AssistantJosh Wagaman — are certified in all sixpossible areas, while Warren and Director ofGolf Brian Gerard are both PGA CertifiedMaster Professionals.
“I think it’s a great learning experience togo through the PGA Certified ProfessionalProgram, and then go out and apply whatyou’ve learned on a day-to-day, operational
basis,” says Gerard, who is certified inGeneral Management. “I think the level ofexpertise we have here at Kiawah Island hasa tremendous impact on the quality ofservice we provide to every golfer who setsfoot on our property.”
Kiawah Island’s PGA Professionals arestationed across the property, from Gerardand Warren overseeing the entire operationto professionals staffing each area of thefacility. Steven Youngner is the PGA headprofessional at The Ocean Course, whereWagaman is the first assistant. At OspreyPoint, Kelechi’s first assistant is Jeremy Colie.Mark Schaffer is the head professional atTurtle Point, where Tim McArthur serves asfirst assistant. Scott Ammon is the headprofessional at Oak Point, with Ryan Rushtieat first assistant. Ric Ferguson is the headprofessional at Cougar Point, while BenjiBoynter runs the golf retail shop in theresort’s hotel.
There are also three PGA CertifiedProfessionals teaching at the resort’s TommyCuthbert Golf Learning Center at the TurtlePoint course, named for the longtimedirector of golf at Kiawah Island: RonnieMiller is the director of instruction, whileBlake Cathey and Abby Welch are leadinstructors.
“Kiawah Island is fortunate to have a largeset of outstanding PGA Professionals,”Warren says. “They’re all involved in the PGAChampionship in some way, but their biggestimpact is the difference they make in thelives of the golfers who visit the resortthroughout the year. You can tell peoplereally enjoy their time here, and that’s a directreflection on our golf staff.”
Extra education:
Kiawah Island’s PGA Professionals are all certified
Left to right: Brian Gerard, PGA Director of Golf; Steve Miller, Osprey Point Superintendent; Jeff Stone, Ocean Course
Superintendent; Bill Daly, Oak Point Superintendent; Ric Ferguson, Cougar Point PGA Head Professional; Brad French,
Cougar Point Superintendent; Stephen Youngner, Ocean Course PGA Head Professional; Steve Agazzi, Turtle Point
Superintendent; Mark Schaffer, Turtle Point PGA Head Professional; Jim Kelechi, Osprey Point PGA Head Professional;
Scott Ammon, Oak Point PGA Head Professional; and Ronnie Miller, PGA Director of Instruction.
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TRAVEL
A Golf Escape to the City that Never Sleeps The intrinsic connecJon between South Florida and New York gets into full swing later this spring and summer, as snowbirds make their way back to Westchester County, Long Island and the Hamptons. There’s no need, however, to check world-‐class golf at the door on the way out of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca and the Palm Beaches. The Empire State is one of the most golf-‐rich states in the U.S., as it is home to many of the most storied venues in the country. A new golf narraJve is being wriben just north of the city, however, as the Pete Dye designed Pound Ridge Golf Club has emerged as one of the great modern layouts in the Northeast. Dye is known as the “mad scienJst” behind golf cathedrals such as TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course, Harbour Town Golf Links, Whistling Straits, and The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. But unJl 2008, Dye didn’t have a single layout in New York. That changed when Ken Wang, a M.I.T. graduate and brother of fashion designer Vera, commissioned Dye to create Pound Ridge Golf Club an hour north of Manhaban in Westchester County. Wang specifically sought out Dye, comparing his courses to “standing in the middle of a giant math problem conjured up by a master of geometry.”
Pound Ridge Golf Club
Dye didn’t disappoint, transforming 172 acres of craggy cliffs, streams and wooded hills into one of the most visually stunning golf experiences in the U.S. Playing 7,165 yards from the back tees, with a par of 72 and a slope of 146, Pound Ridge is a true “player’s course.” Since opening, Pound Ridge has garnered enough accolades to pack Yankee Stadium. Golf Magazine recently named it the No. 1 “U.S. Open-‐Worthy Public Course,” and Golfweek named it one of the top courses in New York. Golf pilgrims from South Florida have taken noJce, according to course officials who track golfer origins. A Pound Ridge, NYC adventure has become a favorite of Dye disciples hoping to solve his lone Empire State puzzle. For those who prefer not to bring their clubs, Pound Ridge rents current generaJon, high end clubs and shoes More informaJon and tee Jmes: www.poundridgegolfclub.com, 914-‐764-‐5771. WHERE TO STAY Delamar Greenwich Harbor www.thedelamar.com Located 25 minutes from Pound Ridge, the Delamar Greenwich Harbor is one of the most elegant bouJque hotels in the region. The hotel offers its discerning guests 82 Deluxe Rooms and Suites, all designed to evoke an ambiance of old world charm.
Pound Ridge has teamed up with the Delamar for a stay-‐and-‐play package starJng at $550 per person. The package includes a Friday or Saturday night stay at the hotel and one round of golf. Guests also receive a $20 food and beverage credit, 10% off golf merchandise, breakfast, a boble of champagne, and a private wine and cheese recepJon. Stamford Marrio\ www.marriob.com/hotels/travel/swct-‐stamford-‐marriob-‐hotel-‐and-‐spa Located 15 minutes from Pound Ridge, the Stamford Marriob embodies an excepJonal mix of New York energy and New England charm, while providing a memorable hotel experience for business, leisure, meeJng and celebraJon needs. WHERE TO EAT MeePng House Food and Spirits www.meeJnghouserestaurant.com Located in the heart of historic Bedford Village, MeeJng House Food and Spirits offers a variety of contemporary American dishes. A hip restaurant and bar, this is the perfect place for an evening out. North Star Restaurant www.northstarny.com/New%20Site/p01%20Home.htm Conveniently situated in the town of Pound Ridge, North Star offers upscale American cuisine in a relaxed and casual
atmosphere. The chef uses only the freshest local organic ingredients sourced from the finest organic farms in the NY area. Southport Brewing Company www.southportbrewing.com A Stamford, ConnecJcut staple since 1997, SBC is home to 27 home-‐brews and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. An ideal spot for thirsty golfers to flock to ajer a long day on the links. OFF COURSE The City that Never Sleeps The only thing that may be more appealing than the golf itself is Pound Ridge’s proximity to New York City. Roughly an hour ajer standing in the lobby of their hotel, golfers can find themselves on the first tee at Pound Ridge. Pound Ridge’s locaJon also allows golfers to take advantage of the dining, shopping and sightseeing that New York City has to offer. Whether Pound Ridge augments a New York City vacaJon or vice versa, golfers will have no problem occupying their Jme when they’re not on the course. Pound Ridge images courtesy Jim Krajicek
have elevated the state of golf in Indiana.“It greatly benefits the Section to have our offices
here at The Legends. It’s a great location with a lot ofexposure to golfers and the ability to host Sectionevents,” David says. “Ted is so willing to help us inany way, from hosting major events to making sureour junior campers have whatever they need. Hiscooperation has been critical to what we do.”
Taking A Leadership Role
Around the time Bishop started the process ofbuilding The Legends, he also became involved inPGA governance. In 1988, he was named to theIndiana PGA Section board of directors. In 1993,he was elected secretary of the Section, and eventu-ally served a two-year term as Section president in1997-98 – coinciding with being named 1998 Indi-ana PGA Section Golf Professional of the Year.
Bishop thought his time in PGA governance wasfinished when his term as honorary presidentended in 2000, but it was only the beginning of histime on the national stage. Bishop was appointedby PGA Past President Jack Connelly to theNational Membership Committee in 2000, whichled to a spot on the PGA Board of Control from2002–05. At the end of that term, Bishop becamea national director for District 6.
Along the way, Bishop found he enjoyed learn-ing about and working on issues that influenced allPGA members, from education to membershipissues. He also made close friends with PGA Pro-
fessionals from other parts of the country, includ-ing Jim Remy – a fellow Board of Control memberwho was elected PGA Secretary in 2005. Bishopdecided to follow Remy’s lead and run for secretaryin 2006, losing a three-ballot vote to AllenWronowski. Two years later, Bishop ran again andwon, forgoing his last year as District 6 Director tobecome PGA Secretary.
“It was never a lifelong dream of mine to becomePGA President. But the more I learned about theAssociation and the more I got involved, it seemedlike the right thing to do at the right time of mylife,” Bishop says. “I learned a lot going through theelection process twice, and met so many great PGAProfessionals. I learned something every day, everymeeting – and I still am.”
All in the Family
As Bishop’s star has risen on the national stage, TheLegends has become a family operation. CindyBishop left her job as a teacher when the couple’sdaughters were both in college, joining the staff ofThe Legends as food & beverage coordinator. Heryears of hosting elaborate pro-am parties at thefamily home in Linton now help her plan and pro-vide for dozens of yearly events, from golf outingsand league banquets to weddings and parties at thefacility’s clubhouse.
The Bishops’ daughters have both gone on tocareers in golf – one at home and one on the EastCoast – after playing golf collegiately. Ambry, the
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Since 1999, The World Golf Championships have brought together the best golfers in the world in a series of championships sancJoned by the InternaJonal FederaJon of PGA Tours. In 2007, the World Golf Championships debuted at the famous TPC Blue Monster course at Doral Golf Resort & Spa. The famed TPC Blue Monster Course has played host to the PGA Tour for almost 50 years. In fact, virtually every great name in golf has had a moment of personal triumph at this world-‐class venue. Originally designed by Dick Wilson, this course provides a challenging test for the world's best players. At 7,266 yards, both length and finesse are needed to score well on this historic course. The now named TPC Blue Monster features the famous 18th hole, a demanding par-‐4 that is ranked consistently as one of the Top 100 Holes in the World. The Miami area has a storied history in professional golf, daJng back more than 50 years. Now the World Golf Championships, in partnership with the South Florida Golf FoundaJon, are helping to ensure that worthy chariJes conJnue to benefit from the support of great golfers and generous supporters.
Cadillac Championships
Our Cover 2012 Cadillac Champion JusJn Rose
To understand the concept behind Be=nardi pubers and more specific to understand the concept behind their flagship model Be_nardi Signature Model 5 we must first get to know the brains behind the operaJon. Chicago naJve Robert Be=nardi, CEO of Be=nardi pubers, carries on a family tradiJon of quality metal craj. His father, a master miller as well, gave Robert his early exposure to the field of engineering. From the age of 12 on, his summers were spent working in his father's machining facility learning the craj from the ground up. He would go on to receive his degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering and would later open his own engineering and milling facility, X-‐Cel Technologies in Tinley Park, IL, producing parts for the defense and medical industries. Be=nardi combined his golf and crajing passions and began
manufacturing a One-‐Piece Technology pubers in the early 90's, and founded Be=nardi Golf in 1998. Through his dedicaJon to precision and innovaJon, the Be=nardi name has become synonymous with quality in the world of golf. His objecJve clear, Robert Be=nardi set out in 1991 and began crajing some of the world's finest pubers. Already a master engineer milling parts for the defense and medical industries, his talents were sharp and appropriate to make the move into the world of golf. Ajer creaJng some of his own prototypes, Be=nardi was soon designing and producing pubers alongside some of the industry's best and was in demand by golf's top OEM's. Over the next seven years Be=nardi would hone his skills and become recognized as the premier engineer of One-‐Piece milled pubers. He was prepared and eager to put his own name on the pubers he created and in 1998 Be=nardi Golf was born. Some of the original prototypes from that era are among the most sought-‐ajer by collectors today. His first milestone came in 1999 when Jesper Parnevik shot 23 under par for a tournament record 265 at the Greater Greensboro Open using a Be=nardi BB-‐10. A few years later with major tournament wins by Jim Furyk and Vijay Singh would seal the deal: Be=nardi was the name in milled pubers. The Be=nardi Signature Series 5 is a classic Be=nardi puber. Be=nardi Signature Model 5 is based off of a BB1 head with a reverse taper flow neck. Care and detail can be seen and felt as in this unique "in a class of its own" puber. The neck is very narrow and tapers wider into a flare Jp shaj. As you stand up the neck hides away from your eyes....
Bettinardi Signature Model 5 REVIEW
Bettinardi combined his golf and crafting passions and
began manufacturing a One-Piece Technology putters in
the early 90's,
We took out our Be_nardi Signature Model 5 and 2 other high end pubers that we brought from the PGA Show in Orlando for some serious work out at our nearby PlantaJon Preserve pu=ng green. Our company policies prohibit us from making direct comparisons between brands; but off the record, I can tell you that this "work of art" came up on top in every single category (aestheJcs, feel, long pubs 30+ feet and short pubs less than 5'). In fact, the puber becomes a deadly weapon inside 10'. The Be_nardi Signature Model 5 was created for those of you who simply demand the best from the best ...period! This is a limited producJon puber and if you can get your hands on one of these you can be sure that you have a piece of classic art in your hands. The very moment when I took this bad boy out of the box I knew I was holding something unique and special. A combinaJon of the smell and sojness of a Gripmaster full leader grip, great balance at stance and the unique feel of the ball as it leaves effortlessly the club face... Technical aspects of the Be_nardi Signature Model 5 • Material – 303 DASS (Double Aged Stainless Steel) is a proprietary blend of steel developed by Be=nardi Golf. Be=nardi pubers always start with the best material. • Face Milling -‐ The face of the Signature Model 5 is Be=nardi’s patented Honeycomb Face. This provides the ulJmate in feel for our Signature Model 5. Weight: 348G Material: Double Aged Stainless Steel Finish: Tour Blast Grip: Black Leather Gripmaster Headcover: Standard Signature Black Dexterity: Right Handed There are so many other great qualiJes that make this puber our best in overall performance, aestheJcs, and crajsmanship. Every Be=nardi Signature Model 5 is built using DASS (Double Aged Stainless Steel), honeycomb face milling, just a work of art from every aspect. We must understand that this is not your typical producJon line puber.... and consequently the price tag will be slightly higher than some other high end brands. In the end you are invesJng in a piece of equipment that carries great crajsmanship, beauJful aestheJcs, and a devoted passion to make the best product out there... UnquesJonably the best puber I've ever played... For more informaJon please visit hbp://www.be=nardi.com/
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Golf Equipment, Clothing and Accessories that excelled at this year’s PGA Show in Orlando, FL
Mobiplex SwingTIP Not your average swing monitor Mobiplex engineers consulted with Craig Stadler on the design of SwingTIP, an innovaJve Bluetooth-‐enabled 3D moJon sensor unit that securely clips onto a golf club to capture and send real-‐Jme golf swing analysis to an Apple iOS (iPhone®, iPod Touch®, iPad®) or Android® device, as well the MySwingTIP.com personal performance tracking website. “SwingTIP is the most advanced personal golf swing analysis technology on the market,” said Craig Stadler, Mobiplex Advisor. I was amazed that SwingTIP was able to accurately capture and display my natural golf swing along with key performance metrics. The ulJmate interacJve learning experience, SwingTIP helps bridge the gap between learning golf technically and playing the game of golf by “feel.” www.swingPp.com
G/Fore Galovanter Golf Shoes Just the right doze of fashion and comfort…The Galovanter by G/Fore (Launch date Sep 2013) is a water resistance suede top, soj and funcJonal EVA Contrast and color laces. Have the opportunity to show your friends what golf fashion is all about!
Zensah Zensah compression socks make use of graduated compression to enhance blood circulaJon and oxygen flow to increase performance. With Zensah Compression Socks, you are able to run farther, bike longer, golf in comfort and train harder.
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LifeAID GolferAID is NOT an energy drink…it’s a “Synergy” product formulated with almost 3 grams of supplements designed to AID various aspects of your golf game and help you body and mind work in beber synergy throughout your round. NO caffeine and about one quarter of the sugar as a typical soda or energy drink. Glucosamine & Natural AnJ-‐Inflammatory for joint health, flexibility, and to help reduce soreness . www.golferaid.com
The Sidekick Caddie The Sidekick lets you take up to four clubs with you along with extra balls – just in case.� It's durable construcJon and patent pending spikes hold the Sidekick upright anywhere on the golf course without harming the turf. You not only have the right clubs right by your side, but they stay dry and plainly in sight. No more short shots, wet grips or lost clubs. The Sidekick slips easily and conveniently over the side of your bag. It features a cigar or towel holder and an alignment guide for pracJcing on the range. www.sidekickgolfcaddy.com
Nike VR S Covert Tour Driver Nike claims that its newest driver: Nike VR S Covert Tour Driver, delivers unprecedented distance, control and forgiveness with the first-‐ever conforming high-‐speed cavity back design. High-‐speed cavity back technology delivers longer and straighter shots. UJlized in drivers for the first Jme, this technology posiJons the weight of the golf club at the heel and toe to enhance forgiveness and add even more distance to off-‐center shots. The result is more stability at impact for greater distance and control. Nike.com
EIDOLON SCOR Golf SCOR Golf is all about scoring . . . your scoring. An ingenious way of providing golfers with the adequate set of wedges. SCOR It’s bigger than what others call “the short game”, i.e. chipping, pitching, bunker play. “Scoring range” is that whole and crucial part of the game played with your 9-‐iron on down. Whether your goal is to break par or break 100 for the first Jme, odds are you’ll do it because of your scoring range performance. Regardless of skill level, this is where a round of golf is defined, pars saved and birdies made. Even the tour players make very few birdies outside this range.
Be_nardi Golf His objecJve clear, Robert Be=nardi set out in 1991 and began crajing some of the world's finest pubers. Already a master engineer milling parts for the defense and medical industries, his talents were sharp and appropriate to make the move into the world of golf. Ajer creaJng some of his own prototypes, Be=nardi was soon designing and producing pubers alongside some of the industry's best and was in demand by golf's top OEM's. Over the next seven years Be=nardi would hone his skills and become recognized as the premier engineer of One-‐Piece milled pubers.
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Tour Edge ExoPcs VCG6 Hybrid For more than 20 years, Tour Edge Golf has been offering premium quality golf equipment for all skills levels backed by a LifeJme Warranty. Although it’s not the biggest golf manufacturer around, their “flying under the radar” company approach devotes all their resources into R&D making quality, The XCG6 delivers truly extraordinary performance. Featuring a more “pear-‐shaped” design than its predecessor, the hybrid boasts a maraging steel cup face and a tungsten steel sole and body. Maraging steel is used in the face over stainless steel because it possesses superior strength without losing malleability. As a result, the club face can be made thinner to launch the ball with less spin and at faster ball speeds.
Recommended player type and Swing Speed
Low Hcp
Mid Hcp
High Hcp
82+ mph
Ping G25 Driver For everyone from beginners to Tour players, the combinaJon of a large, forgiving head, Trajectory Tuning™ Technology, and a speed-‐generaJng shaj makes the adjustable G25 driver a sound choice for improving distance and accuracy off the tee. You can add or subtract one-‐half degree of loj on the standard 8.5°, 9.5°, 10.5° and 12° se=ngs to opJmize launch condiJons for maximum distance.
Recommended player type and Swing Speed
Low Hcp
Mid Hcp
High Hcp
92+ mph
Old Palm Golf Club
to sharpen all facets of their game. One of the most complete golf instrucJon and training faciliJes in the U.S., the Old Palm Golf Studio anchors a spacious double-‐ended range, TrackMan and V-‐1 equipped hi=ng bay, short-‐game area and three regulaJon pracJce holes – a par 3, 4, and 5 – on which golfers can replicate every shot and angle they encounter on the par-‐72 course. Each has purchased homes at Old Palm ciJng world-‐class ameniJes, golf faciliJes and sense of community among residents and members. “Old Palm is the perfect living situaJon for me and my family, and the convenient Palm Beaches locaJon is opJmal for my PGA Tour schedule,” says Westwood. “The phenomenal pracJce faciliJes, coupled with the outstanding ameniJes and atmosphere, make Old Palm the perfect home for us.” Situated on 650-‐acres, Old Palm prides itself on the inJmate character of the community with no more than 320 planned residences. The low-‐density masterplan allows for high, abenJve levels of service, privacy and a relaxing lifestyle.
Dozens of PGA Tour players have chosen to call the small stretch of the Sunshine State between Jupiter and West Palm Beach home in recent years. The world’s most exclusive golf address provides a convenient locaJon to lessen the burden of a demanding tour schedule and an opportunity to pracJce 52 weeks a year in the warm Florida sunshine. It comes as no surprise that three of the world’s top ranked players – No. 8 Lee Westwood, Open champion Louis Oosthuizen and Masters champion Charl Schwartzel – have decided to relocate to the area as well. When tasked with selecJng an exclusive, yet inviJng golf enclave to make their full-‐Jme U.S. residence, the InternaJonal Sports Management players had plenty of opJons. However, one community, impeccably located off PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, set itself apart – Old Palm Golf Club. The presJgious private club is now home to Lee, Louis and Charl and their families while they are state-‐side for PGA Tour events. They uJlize Old Palm’s 7,400-‐yard, Raymond Floyd-‐designed golf course and world-‐renowned 33-‐acre Golf Studio pracJce facility
Fit to a Tee: Tour Elite Call Old Palm Golf Club Home
It comes as no surprise that three of the world’s top ranked players – No. 8 Lee Westwood, Open champion Louis Oosthuizen and Masters champion Charl Schwartzel – have decided to
relocate to the area as well.
Of all the unique aspects of Old Palm Golf Club, the availability of one-‐acre home sites may be the most disJnguishing feature. Old Palm is one of the only luxury golf club communiJes in the Palm Beaches offering new homes on one-‐acre estate home sites. Buyers can select from several model homes already built on one of these generously sized lots in the Custom Estates neighborhood, or simply purchase the land and then build the custom home of their dreams. South Florida’s most presJgious independent builders have recently crajed a spectrum of new models at Old Palm in a variety of styles to support an increase in demand. The Golf Estates neighborhood currently has six new model homes starJng from $1.2 million and the Grand Estates features four new models starJng from $2.2 million. With the addiJon of these new models, an extraordinary selecJon of homes is available in this sought-‐ajer niche of Palm Beach Gardens. All of Old Palm’s new models offer homebuyers luxury living in one of the world’s most golf-‐rich enclaves. An ideal place for a life well lived. For more informaJon about Old Palm Golf Club: 888.882.1526, www.oldpalmgolfclub.com
