by Leonard | Feb 26, 2018 | General
By Scott Kramer Golfers beware: The shafts in your clubs adhere to no industry-standard specifications. Which means that one brand’s regular or “R” flex, for instance, is not the same as another’s. Same thing with kick point. And performance. So just...
by Leonard | Feb 22, 2018 | General
By Scott Kramer Anyone shopping for full-featured Windows 10 laptops lately has personally witnessed all of the choices out there. And confusion. I always get the feeling computer manufacturers are each using their own lingo to prevent consumers from making...
by Leonard | Feb 16, 2018 | General
By Scott Kramer One of the things you learn quickly as a tech writer is that many products don’t work as advertised. A lot of them come to market much quicker than they should, and consequently have shortcomings. Sure they may do what they’re touted to — but...
by Leonard | Feb 13, 2018 | General
By Leonard Finkel Kay McMahon, LPGA and PGA Member and President of eduKaytion golf, posed a series of “against the grain” type questions before 110 members of the media as one of the headline speakers at the Tour Edge Multi-Manufacturers Media Day prior...
by Leonard | Feb 10, 2018 | General
By Scott Kramer My daughter has slept on the same Ikea bed frame and futon-like mattress for about seven years. And it’s still in decent condition. The mattress remains as comfortable as ever. Or so I thought. I recently swapped beds with her one night, and simply...
by Leonard | Feb 9, 2018 | General
South Africa Continues to attract tourists who love luxury accommodations, great food, magnificent wildlife and fabulous golfing. By Barry Lotz Since leaving South Africa many moons ago, I have returned at least 20 times, if not more. It is one of the most...
by Leonard | Feb 6, 2018 | General
Soon to be in Stores and in your Bags Part One – Hard Goods By Barry Lotz This year’s show was the busiest and most well-attended Show I have been to in the last five years. It was interesting to see how the economics of the Show have changed. Especially as to how...
by Leonard | Jan 30, 2018 | General
By Leonard Finkel The following information comes from Nick Sherburne, founder and master fitter of Club Champion Golf. In many of our markets, wintry weather is here and that means your clubs are ready to be packed away. But even in markets where winter isn’t a...
by Leonard | Jan 29, 2018 | General
By Scott Kramer The annual PGA Merchandise Show was in Orlando last week. Thousands of companies showcased their golf-related products and services to attendees that include PGA Professionals, golf course operators, pro shop buyers, retailers, and pretty much everyone...
by Leonard | Jan 28, 2018 | General
By Leonard Finkel The 65th PGA Merchandise Show, the industry’s annual “MAJOR of Golf Business,” last week in Orlando welcomed nearly 40,000 golf industry professionals from all 50 U.S. states and 87 countries. The 2018 edition delivered exciting product...