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                            Chef’s Cut Real Jerky–On Course Beef Break   chefscutrealjerky.com                                                                                   Birdie Bottle–Celebrate Every Stroke   birdiebottle.com
                            We have all faced that situation when we could use a snack, but five holes   The High Five. The Fist Pump. Celebrations on the putting green like those
                            lay between you and the clubhouse. This tasty on-course break was actually   after a birdie seem kind of lame after seeing this creative product that
                            discovered ON a golf course. Blair Swiler was caddying alongside Dennis   puts some spirit back into the game! The Birdie Bottle is an 8 or 12-ounce
                            Riedel and shared some of his homemade jerky. Soon, the two started   stainless steel round flask, wrapped in leather with 4 stainless steel shot
                            Chef’s Cut Real Jerky. You can have real cuts of premium beef, right there   glasses held in place by a snap-on leather strap. Fill the Birdie Bottle with
                            on the course. Sampling these delicious products myself opened my eyes.   your favorite drink before your round, and when one in your foursome rolls
                            Chef’s Cut Real Jerky completely nixed my perception that all jerky had   in a birdie, take time for a round of shots! Can you imagine your group getting on a roll and going on a
                            to be tough and chewy. Tender and full of robust smoked flavor, Chef’s Cut   birdie barrage! Woo Hoo! I know those of you that enjoy some liquid replenishment will find the Birdie
          now sells at more than 1,000 top courses including Pebble Beach and Pinehurst as well as retailers like   Bottle to be a great addition to your bag. They can also imprint your logo or a message making it the
          Amazon, Costco, and 7-11. In 2017, Chef’s Cut was the fourth fastest-growing food product in the U.S.   perfect golf outing giveaway or prize. The Birdie Bottle will also make the perfect gift for Father’s Day,
          With dozens of different flavors and varieties from which to choose, grab some before your next round to   groomsmen at a wedding, birthdays and holidays, or even Mother’s Day. That’s right, the Birdie Bottle
          end those snack cravings.                                                      comes in pink leather as well as the standard black. Cheers and don’t forget to use Uber!
                            Carpe Lotion–Hand to Hand Combat   carpeLotion.com            “The Finest Nines–The Best Nine-Hole   skyhorsepublishing.com
                                                                                         Golf Courses in North America” By Anthony Pioppi (Skyhorse Publishing)
                            Have you ever gone to war on the golf course with sweaty hands that lead
                            to club slips and errant shots? As one who perspires profusely and who   During my golfing career I have spent many, many days on a nine-hole golf
                            prefers to go gloveless on my iron shots to improve feel, I’ve battled this   course. Front Royal Golf Club has been one of my home courses for years,
                            problem for years. Carpe Hand Lotion solves the problem. Carpe is unlike   so this book really hit home. I was amazed by the number of these facilities
                            some grip sprays I’ve tried. When a pea-sized amount of this lotion is   as there are close to 8,000 worldwide. “The Finest Nines” narrows the
          applied, you notice the effect immediately. Rather than a sticky affect, Carpe gave my hands a dry, clean   playlist down to the best that North America has to offer. Pioppi includes
          feel. A couple of college guys who suffered from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) developed this product,   one course from the DMV, the very exclusive Gibson Island Club in
          but it turns out to be perfect for sports as well. Also unlike other remedies, Carpe Lotion works best with   Maryland. An original 18-hole design by Charles Blair McDonald has been
          repeated daily application. Carpe also offers an anti-sweat lotion for feet. Get your confidence back that   whittled down to a nine that includes views of the Chesapeake Bay and
          you will make that shot under pressure thanks to Carpe Lotion. Available online on their website and at   Magothy River. In this day of golfers having limited time to play with their day dominated by work and
          Amazon.com.                                                                    family, any of these nine-hole gems would be high on the list as the best ones to play.
                            Puttfidence Putting Aide–Big Yellow Ball   puttfidence.com   “Golf’s Sacred Journey-The Sequel”   linksofutopia.com
                                                                                         By David L. Cook (Zondervan)
                            I met Dave Smith and his family at the Philadelphia Golf Show this winter
                            and was immediately impressed by his passion for the game and the   The motion picture Seven Days in Utopia was based on Cook’s “Golf’s
                            product he represents. My playing partners will vouch to the fact that my   Sacred Journey.” In “The Sequel,” Cook again takes us on a journey
                            putting inside 10 feet does not look pretty. The Puttfidence Putting Aide   filled with emotion that can relate to any reader, or golfer for that matter.
                            is a yellow golf ball that is larger and heavier than normal. The increased   The portrayal of fictional professional golfer Luke Chisholm deals with
                            size and weight helps in two ways. Once you start holing your putts with   overcoming fears, pursuing honor, and filling the voids found on and off
                            a Puttfidence training ball, it will become easier to hole your putts with   the greens. I think we all know that life and golf seem to parallel each
                            a standard size golf ball. Secondly, the increase in weight forces you to   other with similar challenges. Chisholm seeks advice from his more than
                            accelerate through the putt. After just a couple practice putts with the   wise advisor, Johnny Crawford, as he prepares for his ultimate encounter,
          Puttfidence Putting Aide, I could identify my weakness of not releasing the putter. Dave, I’ve put your   the U.S. Open. A easy, quick read as well as inspirational and suspenseful, “Golf’s Sacred Journey-The
          training ball in my bag and plan to use it before every round. Endorsed by PGA Tour Member Steve   Sequel” may have you making needed changes in your life to reach your goals and dreams.
          Wheatcroft, we give it two big holes in one!
                                                                                         “Arnold Palmer’s Success Lessons (Previously            zondervan.com
                            NoSweat Hat Liner–Keeping a Cool Head   nosweatco.com        Titled Mentored by the King)”
                                                                                         By Brad Brewer w/Paul J. Batura (Skyhorse Publishing)
                            There’s nothing worse than ruining that white golf hat with disgusting
                            sweat residue. I’ve had to throw away some decent headwear as a result.   Brad Brewer has been on Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America
                            The NoSweat Hat Liner tackles that problem at its source. Just peel   list since 2008. Who was his teacher? None other than the King of Golf.
                            and place the liner inside your hat where it can absorb forehead sweat.   Brewer was fortunate enough to have Arnold Palmer as a friend and
                            Squinting over a shot because of burning eyes ends here. The disposable   mentor for nearly 30 years. “Arnold Palmer’s Success Lessons” chronicles
          NoSweat Hat Liner captures the moisture before it becomes a nuisance. I tested it during a round of golf   life teachings that Brewer felt so blessed to have bestowed on him. One of
          in the hot Florida heat and sunshine, and it performed wonderfully. NoSweat also makes a helmet liner   the more impactful morals that Palmer believed hit home for me. Palmer
          that has become a huge hit in the NHL for players like Washington Capitals T.J. Oshie. For those working   always believed that true success had nothing to do with the final score and
          a construction site, a hard hat liner soaks up work perspiration. This product presented in the 2018   more on how you played the game. I only wish some of my dear but way-to-serious playing companions
          PGA Merchandise Show will help you keep a cool head during a sweltering circuit of golf. They are sold   would drop their clubs for a second, read this, then go home and hug their wife, children, and grandkids.
          exclusively online in 3, 12, and 25 packs.                                     This book definitely offers lessons to learn.




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