Of all the clubs in a golfer's bag, the putter is, by far, the most intimate. Drivers come and go with the flavor of the month, iron sets are routinely swapped, but the putter seems to have a staying power that transcends trends and technology. The common sentiment is that a good putter is a [...]

Father's Day is once again upon us.  With only a few shopping days left, its time to really nail down a great gift for Dad.  One that shows him that not only do you care, but you understand his life enough to buy him something both useful and thoughtful.  If the dad you're buying for [...]

Outside of golf, I've always been a big fan of performance cars and that particular industry.  During my formative years in the auto scene, I remember learning how Ford introduced the concept of a modular engine, a manufacturing practice that allowed the company to reconfigure an entire plant in a matter of hours to produce [...]

Equipment snobs come in all forms (they prefer 'aficionado', for your reference). Some proclaim a deep knowledge of putters, while others insist their driver shaft is simply the best. My personal favorite are players who believe that tour issue clubs, regardless of brand or configuration, are the cream of the crop. For all of this [...]

If you're even a casual golf fan, you've no doubt been influenced by the new Callaway.  A new team of guerilla marketers are working with metallurgical geniuses to create a new line of clubs that already have amassed a cult following.  The unleashing of the new RAZR Fit Xtreme was a worlwide #1 Twitter trend [...]

Current wisdom dictates that if you're playing a driver more than 3 years old, it's time to upgrade. With the current crop of  2013 models, I'd start the argument that your driver, regardless of age, is out of date. Quality stock shafts, increased forgiveness and new adjustment technology make the case for visiting your nearest [...]

The OptiShot by Dancin’ Dogg is an affordable home simulator that provides hours of fun. Premium courses, a practice range and constant software updates keep the OptiShot current and an integral part of your Windows PC golf experience.

My Golf Concierge’s Valentine’s Day Golf Gift Guide. Featuring Tin Cup, Kikkor, Adams and Garmin

I remember, with great disdain, my first pair of golf shoes. Bought from a bargain bin at a big box sporting goods shop, they were little more than soft-spiked dress shoes. Ill-fitting, the shoes were both excessively narrow and wide, all in the wrong places. Unfortunately, all of my proceeding golf shoes fell short in [...]

Significant time has passed since the R&A began enforcing the revised iron groove rules.  Without going into the science, they basically sought to restrict groove sharpness and depth of any club lofted greater than your typical 5 iron.  Where it was meant to impact the most (and has) was in the short game clubs….your wedges, [...]

Christmas is upon us.  With only a few shopping days left, there is little time to ponder what to get that special golfer in your life.  Luckily, we're here with our last minute holiday gift buying guide, so read on and relax, we have it covered. Tommy Hilfiger Arizona polos – featuring desert inspired styling [...]

You know the song…"It's the most wonderful time…of the year….". For many, that means getting into the holiday spirit, winding the year down and spending some time with the family. For we that golf, the time is now to utilize training aids to help improve our games for the Spring. But, which ones are worthy [...]

Game improvement irons get a bit of a bad rap amongst most golfers.  With wide soles and thick top lines, game improvement irons are seen as crutches for the weekend hacker.  Truth be told, that attitude is all ego and no fact.  While GI irons may not look like that sweet set of blades you [...]

The cat is out of the bag in regards to Japanese golf equipment.  Once a best-kept-secret, the high-end golf market is full of elite offerings from companies like Yonex, Miura and Bridgestone.  Japanese shafts are also a staple alongside the quality club forgings coming from the island of golf, and Miyazaki is leading the charge. [...]

Temperatures drop, but not necessarily enough to warrant full winter gear. Often, it’s the wind, not the temperature that a golfer needs protection from. Proficiency in the art of layering is a must, as conditions can change hole to hole. Sunice, an expert in extreme apparel, could also be labeled as an expert in adaptability. [...]

The leaves are turning, the crisp smell of fall is in the air — everywhere but in South Texas, where we’re still experiencing summer-like temps and no end in sight to short sleeve weather.  For readers in more tropical climates, My Golf Concierge is compiling a “fall” round-up of apparel that will be comfortable and [...]

The game of golf is currently in the middle of a style transformation.  Just tune into any tournament on a Sunday and witness the array of pastels, plaid patterns, bright orange and blues.  These days, touring professionals are putting as much thought into outfit coordination as they are their short game.  Hot on the heels [...]

As my golf game has evolved into a more walking-centric activity, I've been placing a heavy premium on lightweight, minimalist configurations of my golf bag.  My lightweight walker will only carry about 10 clubs, so it leaves little room for bulky accessories or extra gear.  Between optimizing my club setup (I've ditched my 4 iron [...]

Father's Day is again upon us.  Every year, you fret how to show Dad you're thinking of him with a great gift he'll use all year.  If the dad in your life is a golfer, we have a few reccomendations that will help him play his best on the course and off.  Clubs are tough, [...]

From The Blog It has only been a recent development in my golfing life that I started using training aids.  I am always susprised that the big box golf shops dedicate entire sections of floor space to the sale of equipment that will never hit a ball.  The choices make a dizzying array of promises – this one increases [...]

You Have To See It To Believe It…And Hit It! As with most great inventions, the back story is what makes most of us say, “Why didn’t I think of that?”  The same holds true of the Eagle-I Golf Trainers. One day in spring of 2009, the founder went out to play golf with a [...]

It's That Time of the Year We are rapidly approaching that time of the year where Mom and Dad get their due.  Mother's Day and Father's Day are two of the most difficult holidays to purchase gifts for, and I'm personally always searching for something unique and appropriate to show the moms and dads in [...]

Bridgestone has long been a golf company that has had a cult following.  Premium Japanese forgings and industry-leading designs matched with an extensive set of R&D tools have given Bridgestone an edge to players on tours all over the world.  Recently, Bridgestone revamped their entire golf ball line to help accommodate golfers of all swings.  They’ve been marketing a much [...]

Background Hang around your local range or course for any amount of time, and eventually you'll see a fitting cart.  It's a dizzying array of club heads, shafts and other tools that give quick access to an infinitely custom experience for demos.  Often, you'll see golfers hitting shots off of a lie board, which show [...]

Think about your typical round of golf in terms of clubs utilized. Say you typically play bogey golf, and shoot somewhere between 88-92 raw strokes. How many times did you use your driver? 9 or 10? Of those times, how many times could you have taken a 3 wood or hybrid to put you in [...]

From the Blog Companies in all industries live and die by continuous improvement. At the most elite levels, the difference between profit and loss can be measured in tiny increases in quality, service or operations. These companies understand that in order to stay in the spotlight as the best, pursuit of improvement is critical and [...]

At My Golf Concierge, we always talk about high-end luxury travel. Well here we have a high-end luxury watch that are reasonably priced and have the “it” factor.  We present you with Eleven Eleven Watches; they come with very colorful and smashing designs inspired by the world of fashion and street wear.  The watches are very [...]

AS TESTED: Antigua Desert Dry XLite Performance Polo PROS: Lightweight, Dry, moisture resistant CONS: Limited use in wintry conditions From The Blog: There are a few advantages to living in South Texas. Great food, diverse culture and best of all, year round golf! While the temperatures do occasionally drop into the 40s, for the most part its [...]

AS TESTED: Dalkey wind and rain shell, Olie base layer PROS: Keeps players warm and dry during cold, wet rounds.  Ollie base layer is very easy to peel on and off as the weather dictates. CONS: The Dalkey outer shell is a little pricey if you don’t play in wet conditions often Until the early [...]

The youth movement in golf is full steam ahead. Equipment manufacturers have responded in kind, trying to draw in the heat that the young guys are generating on TOUR. Ghosted clubs, neon grips and names that draw from import tuner cars rather than golf clubs are becoming the standard fare in even the most elite [...]

From the Blog: The fact is, we as golfers are in the middle of a putter revolution.  The spotlight in 2012 shone most brightly on the belly putter movement, but not far behind was an uprising in the smaller makers finding prominence on tours of all levels.  Piretti, a small shop based in Houston, is [...]

As Tested: TRUE Linkswear Stealth shoe, black/black Availability: Size 6.5-15, one width fits all, black/black and brown Price: $199.00 From the blog I received these shoes in July, just after they were launched, and hot on the heels of my TRUE Tour review.  I wasn't sure the best could get any better, but I was [...]

As Tested:  Srixon Q-Star ball, pure white Availability: Pure White, Tour Yellow Price: $24.95/dozen   From the blog For 2011, Srixon adds a new ball to the STAR (Spin, Trajectory, Acceleration and Responsiveness) lineup that targets the mid-range price point and the golfer who needs a little more forgiveness from their ball.  The Q in [...]

As Tested: 54* sand wedge with 9* of bounce, true temper DGS300 shaft Availability: Full range of custom bounces and lofts through Miura dealers Price: $225 each through Miura dealers   From the blog You probably think you've never heard of Miura, but you have.  many of your favorite pros play clubs that are forged [...]

Availability: http://www.bestgrips.com – iron grips – $16 each, putter grip – $35 each Pros: easy to install, durable stitch-back design that actually gets tackier when wet Cons: not for small hands, pricey Overall: An excellent grip that is easy to install, durable and versatile in all weather conditions.     From the blog: When was [...]

Availability: $119.99 each, available at all major retailers, check http://www.clevelandgolf.com Summary: A set of short game tools that shine as a fitted package, do yourself a favor and hit these on your next trip to Golf Galaxy or Edwin Watts   From the blog If you’ve bought a wedge in the last year or so, [...]

AVAILABILITY: http://www.truelinkswear.com and select retail outlets PRICE: $159  From the Blog Fashion is cyclical.  What’s old is new again, and on and on.  The bright neons and leg warmers I grew up around in the 80s gave way to the muted flannel and doc martens of the 90s grunge scene, only to have neons triumphantly [...]

AS TESTED: 9*, 455cc, MOI Rebellion shaft in stiff flex (powered by Harrison) PROS: 46", high torque shaft makes a setup for the long drivers accessible to slower swingers CONS: Head cover could be punched up a bit, otherwise, still looking AVAILABILITY: $200, available at http://www.moigolf.com/darkside-2-pro-sf/   From the blog: MOI Golf is quietly and efficiently [...]

AS TESTED: Ogio Ultralite Velocity stand bag PROS: Super light, super functional, 9" club holder, tons of storage CONS: The straps for carrying the bag chafe during a long round AVAILABILITY: $195 via http://ogio.com/golf/ultralite/velocity   From the blog: One of the lightest, most functional bags I have ever put into play, with a few caveats.  Upon [...]

As tested: 3-PW with stiff flex Apollo shafts and Tacki-Mac grips.  Custom options available via MOIgolf.com PROS: One of the softest, best feeling castings I've ever hit, excellent looks, pleasing price tag CONS: Finishes wears very easily, grips lose tack rather quickly OVERALL: A $500 set that plays to easily double that price.  If you're [...]

PROS: Softer than Country-Crock in the microwave, classic styling, heavy weighting, lower-than-normal loft ensures a true roll off the face CONS: A little pricey for a smaller manufacturer, some golfers find the weight to be too much OVERALL: Worth a roll if you're looking for a conversation starter that can actually sink putts From the [...]

Available Specs: Lofts: 3-PW Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 (upgrades available via Titleist) Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Finish: Bright Chrome As Tested: 4-PW with TT DGS300 shafts (stiff flex), GP Tour Velvet Grips PROS: Compact, Forged, soft 1025 carbon, pleasantly forgiving CONS: Thinner-than-normal-for-a-blade sole, slightly intimidating at address, offset more-so than most blades [...]

Available specs: Lofts: 17*, 19*, 21*, 24* Shafts: Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana 'Ahina and Kai'li for Titleist (other options available via custom order from Titleist) As tested: 21*, 'Ahina stiff-flex shaft PROS: Larger than last years 909, SureFit Tour adjustability, hot face, great distance off the deck or the tee CONS: Black face wears with use, [...]

Starting on January 1st, 2010, club manufacturers began adhering to a new set of rules regarding club grooves. The Royal and Ancient, after a statistical study, somehow correlated reduced Driving Accuracy with a higher percentage of saving par, and determined that sharper grooves on clubs greater than 25* (5 iron and above) gave an unfair [...]

  5 years ago, buying a new driver was a far less scientific purchase than it is today.  Marketers hyped up volume…most drivers were between 380-420cc, and all you needed to know was that bigger was better.  I remember when a good friend of mine got an early Nike Sasquatch that was 460cc and I [...]

Available Specs: Loft: 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 Shafts: Aldila RIP gamma (high launch) or alpha (low launch) in R,S,X flex Length: 45.5" Volume: 460cc As tested: 9.5, RIP Alpha S-flex PROS: Forgiving off the tee, great stock shaft, very long, no center marker CONS: No center marker, black finish on face wears easily OVERALL: A bargain [...]