Outdoor apparel that's great for golf and tips for pace of play (and other reminders)

Tuesday August 19, 2008 | 10:52:08 379 words, 27252 views

GFB Logo Click here to listen.

“The problem is up ahead about two or three groups,” is the usual canned reply from the golf course ranger as our foursome is eagerly waiting to tee off. Patience is supposed to be a virtue but completing a round in over five hours is just ridiculous!

We all know that the publinks are generally known for slow play and other etiquette faux pas so Barry and I, with help from the National Golf Foundation, have made it a point this week to assist both newer golfers and those duffers who have forgotten the basic niceties of the game.

“Baby, it’s hot outside!” With the ‘dog days’ of summer in full swing, golf apparel has to wick moisture while keeping the body cool as well as feel featherweight as you swing your golf club. Royal Robbins has taken outdoor wear to the extreme, incorporating UPF40 into their clothing as well as adding ventilation to assure a gentle breeze at your back. Climbing pioneers Royal and Liz founded this company over thirty years ago “to enhance the lives of their customers and make the world a better place through comfortable, rugged clothing that fits well and looks great.” In addition to garments keeping you cool and dry, remember to drink plenty of water, find shade where ever you can and make sure to use sunscreen!

Do you really want to feel like this during a round of golf?

Wie Withdraws From John Deere With Heat Exhaustion

Finally, be sure to check out my upcoming interviews with both Hank Haney and Jim Furyk. Fans will appreciate the great golf tips and Jim Furyk will even give us some of his strategy for defeating Harrington and Garcia for the coveted Ryder Cup!

Send your golf questions and comments to golfforbeginners@worldgolf.com.

Subscribe to our weekly podcast through this RSS feed: http://feeds.worldgolf.com/stacy_solomon or through iTunes. Nextel/Sprint cell customers type http://www.mymbn.com/podcast/ in your browser and click on “sports casts". Our station number is 1955.

Subscribe to our newsletter!
Click Here to receive our archived podcasts and 100’s of easy golf tips free!
Check us out on MySpace!

“Shiny Tech” courtesy of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)”

This podcast is supported by MyrtleBeachGolf.com, 866-409-2177.

Photo Credit: © New York Times

2 comments

Comments, Pingbacks:

Comment from: John [Visitor]

Somehow I missed it - I didn't see a single tip on pace of play (see title) or anything other than an advertisement for Royal Robbins. Why don't you do some research and write a real column like a journalist would?

Permalink 2008-08-23 @ 20:49

Comment from: Barry [Visitor] · http://www.worldgolf.com/blogs/golf-for-beginners

John,

If you've been listening, you would know we are not just like all the other journalists. We are entertainment. We hope to leave you laughing.

Perhaps we should have given more tips for pace of play...duly noted.

Also, when we find a product that we either like, or not, we report on it fairly. In this case, Royal Robbins' clothing is really good stuff! Maybe you should give it a try.

Be assured, when we evaluate a product that we don't like, we'll also let you know! Check our archives...

Thanks for listening!

Permalink 2008-08-24 @ 11:42

Golf for Beginners

...because we're always learning

WorldGolf.com's Golf for Beginners podcast features golf tips and advice from tour pros and experts. Hosts Stacy and Barry blend personal anecdotes with tips on equipment and instruction from tour professionals and magazines in this weekly podcast.

Get 100's of our easy Golf Tips by Email! Over 52 FREE archived Podcasts!! Equipment and training aid reviews, interviews, news and more, delivered to your mailbox, FREE!