Retro Style Golfing Clothes

So I said I’m in for wearing the retro golf clothes. As silly as it may look, it’s when you are just taking a non-serious round of golf with the fellas. Say what you may, but I’m still not going to wear the golf flip-flops!

The particular set you see above is described from GolfKnickers.com:

Enjoy the Comfort of our Par 4 Maroon Golf Knicker matched with our 100% Cotton Navy Golf Shirt, along with Natural/Navy/Maroon argyle socks and a Matching Cap. Finished off with a Natural/Navy/Maroon Argyle Sweater Vest.

Sounds pretty comfortable to me. They have a few sets already matched up on their site, as well as individual shirts, pants and accessories.

Oh yeah. I think I found the pants I want. I’m totally down to rock these retro knickers on the greens. Brush up on my Scottish accent and away I go!

GolfKnickers.com retro styled golf apparel

Fun Fact: Big Bertha Driver From Callaway Golf

One of the names I remember when I was a kid growing up with zero interest in golf was the name Big Bertha. I just knew it was a big club, but didn’t care about the significance of it. Until I grew up, started playing golf and had to drive that ball down the fairway. Yeah, I started to know Big Bertha pretty well. *ting*

You can find the Big Bertha clubs and all her variances in the used clubs market. I think Callaway Golfs dropped the name recently for political correctness. Bah, I say, the name fits and should’ve stayed.

So here’s the fun fact you probably didn’t know about. The name Big Bertha comes from the big German super heavy class of howitzers. These were mostly used in World War 1. Check her out in the picture below. Those are some big guns baby and I’m sure it doesn’t make a *ting* sound!

Golf Club Drink Dispenser

Ok, now, this is a gift I can see myself using. I’m sorry, it’s actually to make up for the Golf Gator Flip Flops I posted earlier. Now this is cool gift to have. Just imagine the chuckles and rosey cheeked smiles when you’re pouring out drinks to your buddies. Beautiful Sunday, out on the greens, hanging with your buddies, sipping your favorite drinks, oh…and playing a round of golf. Yes, life is good.

According to the discription:

With a real head and shaft, you’ll be the only one to know that your favorite ‘club’ is really an automatic drink dispenser, holding a thirst-quenching 54 fluid ounces (1.6L) of your hot or cold beverage of choice. An insulated container made of durable, high density plastic holds your drink, and then tucks into your golf bag. A battery-operated pump serves your beverage at the touch of a button. Quick-disconnect feature allows for fast and easy removal for refills and cleaning, and one set of batteries (4AA) will last most golf seasons. With the Golf Club Drink Dispenser, get the perfect drinks from the ‘club’ every time you hit the links.

The Sharper Image – Golf Club Drink Dispenser

Flip Flops For Golfing

Ok, so I know Dads don't always have the best fashion sense. I'm sure most of them don't even care about fashion and it's all about comfort. Well, here's an idea that should make you feel pretty comfortable. The Golf Gator Flip Flops!

Now, I can't see myself ever wearing something like this on the greens. I'm sure I'll get snickers and whispers when I walk by. I can wear vintage style pants, Irish golfers cap, plaid pants and anything the golfers wore in past few decades, but I just can't wear these flip flops. I'm not sure if my golfing buddies would even allow me to get in the cart with them!

If none of this bothers you, then buy all means, you should grab a pair. I saw these over at the Sharper Image for $49.95.

The Sharper Image - Golf Gator Flip Flops

Practice Your Golf Swing in Getting Out Of Long, Rough Grass

Dual Turf Mat™- Fairway & Rough Chipping / Driving Mat

Here’s a great Father’s Day gift idea as submitted from reader relaxinthesouth. This is the Dual Turf Mat - Fairway & Rough Chipping/Driving Mat. Anything to make us better golfers right? Take it and practice it anywhere. It’s like the mandatory putting aides we have at the office. It comes in two sizes, pictured in the video is the smaller 21”x10” and a larger 3’x4’ jumbo size.

From Sharper Image’s site:

For any real golfer, learning how to get out of the tough rough comes with the territory. The Dual Turf Mat™ gives you long practice grass anytime.

Golf Pros and high handicappers alike love the Dual Turf Mat™ for practicing the shots that get you out of long, rough grass. With the Dual Turf Mat™, you can practice hitting your ball out of the tall grass anytime, without taking serious divots out of your lawn. One half of the Turf Mat simulates the tough rough long grass, and the other half has a well-groomed fairway. The Dual Turf Mat™ can stand up to your woods and wedges as you practice varying lies, and it comes with a rubber driving tee.

For right or left-handed golfers. $39.99 and $79.99 for the jumbo mat.

The Sharper Image - Dual Turf Mat