The Golf Hot List
THE DIY SPORTS MASSAGE: Hyperice
Percussive therapy is big business in the sporting world, proven to deliver strong pulses and vibrations into the muscle tissue to treat aches and pains. The new Hypervolt Go 2 has been designed with golf in mind. The brand’s most portable and lightweight device to date, it’ll fit neatly in your golf or overnight bag to keep you injury free and playing at your best. It’s endorsed by PGA Tour golfer Tony Finau, who uses it during competition, training and recovery, and when travelling between tournaments.
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THE WATCH: Bushnell Ion Edge
By feeding you data from the distance to the green to your swing speed, the right golf tracker could give you an insight into your game that you may have missed. Striking a balance between price and features, the recently updated Bushnell Ion Edge has a touchscreen display, comes pre-loaded with 38,000 worldwide courses and features large, easy-to-read front, centre and back distances. It has an impressive battery life too, with the ability to play at least three rounds on a single charge.
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THE CENTRAL LONDON SPOT: Pitch
Putting a spin on the traditional clubhouse, Pitch is London’s only modern golf club that offers the world’s best technology in practice bays alongside a bar and social area. Practise and improve your game in a bespoke setting – three top PGA pros are based in Pitch’s new outpost in Soho, and lesson plans are available at attainable price points. Keep an eye out for free beginner lessons and be sure to refuel with food from Rudy’s and Honest Burger, and craft beers and cocktails.
Visit PitchGolf.London & follow @PitchLondon
THE EVENT: Longest Day Challenge
Now in its 22nd year, Macmillan’s Longest Day Golf Challenge is one of the most popular events of the summer for thousands of club golfers. The official date is June 21st, but any time between May and August is fine. Simply round up a team of mates and play four rounds in 24 hours to raise funds to help beat cancer. The four teams that raise the most money will win a holiday (including flights and accommodation) to Boavista Golf & Spa Resort in Portugal to take part in the finals day, from November 3rd-6th this year.
Sign up at LongestDayGolf.Macmillan.org.uk
UNSPLASH/MK.S
THE KIT: Kaddey
The stylish and compact Kaddey Switch is super light to push or pull thanks to two XL, 15-inch wheels and in-built balance. It’s also been designed so you can pack it away with your bag still attached, saving you space in your boot, locker or garage, and has handy features like a height-adjustable handle and toolbox to hold tees or balls. Moreover, the Switch has nine different wheel cap colours to choose from, a selfie mode for your phone and an in-built sharpener to keep your pencil sharp for keeping score.
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THE CLUB TO KNOW: Mizuno OMOI Putter
By reducing each putter’s shaft and grip weight, and adding up to 28g into the head, Mizuno says golfers get a more stable putter to encourage more consistent strokes. The OMOI 01 is a slant neck bladed putter with a sleek design similar to the classic Ping Anser shape, while the OMOI 02 has a longer blade length. The OMOI 03, meanwhile, is a mallet-style putter, which will suit anyone in need of a little help to improve strike and roll. All three models are available in nickel, bold blue or intense black.
Visit MizunoGolf.com
THE GAME IMPROVER: Shot Scope Pro LX+
For game-enhancing statistics, look no further than the Shot Scope Pro LX+. The most comprehensive laser on the market, this one-of-a-kind product is a shot tracker, has GPS tracking and comes with more than 36,000 pre-loaded golf courses. Since every shot is tracked by screw-in sensors, you can access more than 100 performance insights including strokes gained, via the free Shot Scope app, to help you improve.
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THE GETAWAY: Leuchie Walled Garden
If you’re looking for a weekend away, look no further than Leuchie Walled Garden, a newly restored, mid-century ancestral home that’s now available for holiday lets. Set within a 60-acre estate on the East Lothian coast – known as Scotland’s ‘Golf Coast’ – there are no less than a dozen courses within 20 minutes of the property, including Muirfield and North Berwick’s historic West Links course, two of Scotland’s finest. Really keen golfers can also practise on the pitching range in the Walled Garden.
Visit LeuchieWalledGarden.com
THE SHOES: Adidas Tour 360 22
Tour 360s have been the go-to for those in the know since Adidas launched the franchise almost 20 years ago. This year’s model has a fresh new look, and is made with 50% recycled materials. The latest iteration features clever energy-returning Boost midsoles, enhanced grip and an ergonomic design to keep your feet comfortable from morning ’til noon.
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