Alan Darty
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NOCS Brings Golf’s Stunning Views Into Focus With the PORTAL AFN7 and ZERO TUBE
A golf course can be a remarkable place to carry a camera. Early sunlight brings out the folds in a fairway. An elevated tee reveals a landscape you cannot appreciate from the clubhouse. Beside a pond, a heron watches the water with considerably more patience than most golfers bring to a putting green. Those moments deserve a place alongside the scorecard. The NOCS PORTAL AFN7 camera and NOCS ZERO TUBE monocular offer an interesting way to capture them.
YETI Performance Apparel Brings Exceptional Comfort to Cold-Weather Golf
Golfers already appreciate YETI coolers for keeping drinks cold through long rounds and weekends outdoors. Now, YETI Performance Apparel gives them another reason to embrace the brand: clothing designed to help keep the wearer warm, dry, and comfortable.
Dprofy V3 Pro Delivers Smart Features for a More Enjoyable Round
Golf is full of small decisions. How much club will clear the bunker? Is there room behind the flag? Should you attack the green or leave yourself a comfortable approach? Useful golf technology answers those questions without interrupting the enjoyment of play. The Dprofy V3 Pro brings that idea to the golf cart, combining distance information, scorekeeping, and music in one accessible device. Its appeal comes from how naturally those functions fit together.
Great Dunes Turns 100: A Spectacular New Golden Age on Jekyll Island
Some golf anniversaries invite a look backward. Great Dunes offers a compelling reason to book the next round. As Jekyll Island prepares to mark the course’s centennial in 2027, this Georgia coastal landmark has something more substantial to celebrate than longevity. After a multimillion-dollar restoration, Great Dunes has returned as an 18-hole experience that reconnects golfers with Walter Travis’s architectural vision while meeting the environmental demands of its barrier-island setting.
Golf Hydration: Enjoy a More Refreshing Round From the First Tee to the Final Putt
There is a particular pleasure in an early tee time. The fairways are quiet, the greens look inviting, and every club in the bag still feels like a good idea. By the back nine, the picture can look different. The sun is higher, the walk feels longer, and that drink you meant to bring suddenly seems as important as your favorite wedge. Golf hydration deserves a place in the pre-round routine alongside checking your tees and marking your ball.
Valhalla Resort and Helen, Georgia: An Unforgettable Mountain Golf Escape
Valhalla Resort puts golfers within easy reach of two distinctive North Georgia experiences: a mountain course that rewards thoughtful shot-making and the Bavarian-style village of Helen. Together, they offer a weekend that can move from an elevated tee to a waterfall trail, then finish over dinner in town. Located within the Innsbruck Golf Community, the resort serves as a base for exploring the area.
Blue Tees Rangefinder: Powerful Technology for More Confident Golf
A Blue Tees Rangefinder combines the distance to the flag with information that helps put the shot in perspective. Captain Air and Captain Pro pair laser measurement and slope adjustment with GPS green distances through the Blue Tees Golf GAME app. Optional app features add adjusted yardages and club recommendations. What interests me most is how those functions work together. The laser measures a specific target, while GPS shows the distances to the front, center, and back of the green.
B. Draddy: A Remarkable Legacy of Golf Style and Comfort
Golf apparel has a demanding assignment. A shirt needs to accommodate a full swing, feel comfortable through a long round and still look appropriate when the scorecard gives way to lunch. B. Draddy built its identity around that combination, bringing a familiar sportswear sensibility to clothing designed for life around the game. The brand’s appeal begins with an understated approach: classic polos, textured layers and sweaters that fit naturally into a golfer’s everyday wardrobe.
Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort: Coastal Golf Worth Escaping For
The hardest decision at Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort might come after the final putt. Head for a seafood dinner overlooking the marsh? Trade golf shoes for sandals and claim an oceanfront lounge chair? Or get everyone aboard a sunset cruise and let the Lowcountry provide the evening’s entertainment? For golfers who want their vacation to keep delivering after the scorecard is signed, Fripp makes a compelling case.
PreSwing Golf: Unlock Greater Confidence With a Coach in Your Corner
The swing felt effortless during your lesson. Your instructor gave you one simple adjustment, and suddenly the ball was flying exactly where you wanted. Three days later, standing over your opening tee shot, you can’t remember what changed. PreSwing Golf is built for that moment. The new app brings professional instruction from the practice range onto the golf course. Its purpose is straightforward: help golfers remember useful advice when it’s time to hit a shot.
Sky Valley Real Estate Delivers a Remarkable Mountain Golf Lifestyle Investment
Located in the scenic Northeast Georgia mountains, Sky Valley offers a unique blend of mountain living, championship golf, and breathtaking scenery, continuing to attract homebuyers seeking either a primary residence or a second-home retreat. For golfers in particular, Sky Valley Real Estate presents a compelling opportunity to own property in one of the Southeast’s most picturesque mountain communities.
Fall Golf in Georgia: A Mountain Escape at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa
When crisp mornings, colorful hardwoods, and comfortable afternoon temperatures arrive in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa becomes one of Georgia’s most inviting destinations for fall golf. Located in Young Harris, the resort combines an 18-hole championship course with mountain lodging, memorable dining, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, and a full-service spa. The setting makes the experience especially appealing.
Olydoe Launches Fall 2026 Collection
In an era when golf apparel shelves are increasingly dominated by synthetic performance fabrics, Olydoe is taking a different path. The new men’s golf lifestyle brand has officially unveiled its Fall 2026 Collection, introducing a lineup rooted in premium natural materials designed to reconnect golfers with the outdoor environments where the game is played.
Superfeet Insoles Could Help Golfers Find More Distance From the Ground Up
Golfers will try almost anything to gain a few extra yards. They invest in new drivers, schedule swing lessons, and experiment with different golf balls, shafts, and launch settings. Yet one of the most important pieces of performance equipment may already be inside their shoes—and it is often overlooked. Factory golf shoe insoles are usually made from flat, soft foam designed primarily for basic cushioning.
Zero Restriction Golf Apparel: Premium Protection Without Compromising Your Swing
Golfers cannot control the forecast, but the right apparel can keep wind, rain and falling temperatures from controlling their round. That is the idea behind Zero Restriction, a premium golf outerwear and apparel brand best known for pioneering high-performance waterproof, windproof and weatherproof gear designed specifically for motion. Founded on the philosophy that poor weather should never hinder a round of golf, the company engineers its garments around the movements golfers actually make.
Discover Georgia State Parks: An Unforgettable Escape
Georgia rewards curious travelers with far more than celebrated cities and Southern hospitality. Across the state, protected landscapes reveal misty mountains, deep canyons, quiet lakes, coastal marshes and forests filled with wildlife. Georgia State Parks bring these environments together in an accessible system where visitors can hike, paddle, camp, play golf or simply slow down beneath the trees.
Powerful Protection: Why Men Are Turning to Caldera + Lab
Golfers spend countless hours outdoors. Between walking fairways, range sessions, practice rounds and outdoor social events, the sun becomes a constant companion. While most players focus on protecting their scorecard, many overlook something just as important: protecting their skin. That’s where Caldera + Lab has found its niche. The men’s skincare company has built a reputation around creating products specifically designed for men who want healthy skin without complicated routines.
Sunriver Resort Bad Birdie Golf Package
As golf travel continues to evolve beyond simply booking tee times and hotel rooms, destination resorts and lifestyle brands are finding new ways to create immersive experiences for travelers. Sunriver Resort and Bad Birdie are doing exactly that with a new partnership built around the launch of Bad Birdie’s Fall 2026 Collection, giving golfers the chance to experience one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier golf destinations while embracing one of the game’s most distinctive apparel brands.
Luxury Coastal Living at The Landings: A Remarkable Savannah Retreat
Luxury coastal living at The Landings offers something increasingly difficult to find: the serenity of an island retreat combined with the energy of a genuinely connected community. Located on Skidaway Island near historic Savannah, Georgia, this private residential community brings distinctive homes, natural beauty, recreation and everyday conveniences together amid maritime forests and tidal waterways.
TQR Waxed Canvas Stand Bag Brings Timeless Style and Modern Performance to Sun Mountain’s Lineup
Sun Mountain Sports has long been one of golf’s most trusted names in premium carry bags, and its newest release—the TQR Waxed Canvas Stand Bag—leans into that heritage with purpose. Built from 12‑ounce waxed canvas and engineered with the same modern features golfers expect from Sun Mountain, the TQR is a blend of craftsmanship, durability, and contemporary performance.
NOBULL PROJECT GOLF SHOES Bring Athletic Versatility to the Course
Golf shoes are no longer expected to serve only one purpose. Today’s golfer may leave home wearing the same pair used to warm up, walk 18 holes, stop for lunch, and handle the rest of the day. That shift has created room for footwear that combines dependable traction with the comfort, flexibility, and styling of a modern athletic shoe. That is where NOBULL PROJECT GOLF SHOES become interesting.
Oath Clear Protein Powder: A Refreshing Way to Fuel Your Golf Game
Golf has a funny way of disguising physical effort. The scorecard does not record how far you walked, how many practice swings you made, or how hard your body worked to remain balanced through dozens of full-speed rotations. Yet by the final few holes, the evidence is difficult to miss. Legs begin to feel heavier, posture becomes harder to maintain, and a once-fluid swing may require conscious effort.
Smith Optics Motive Sunglasses to Elevate Your Game
For more than sixty years, Smith Optics has been a defining force in performance eyewear. What began in 1965 with Dr. Bob Smith—an orthodontist and passionate skier who hand‑built the first sealed thermal ski goggles—has evolved into one of the most respected names in sports optics. Smith Optics’ early breakthroughs in anti‑fog technology and interchangeable lenses set the stage for a brand built on clarity, protection, and athlete‑driven design.
Legacy on Lanier: Georgia’s Most Stunning Lakeside Golf Experience
Legacy on Lanier is more than a getaway—it’s a rejuvenating lakeside experience shaped by shimmering water views, championship golf, elevated dining, and the kind of Southern hospitality that makes every moment feel special. Located along the shores of Lake Lanier, this celebrated destination blends natural beauty with modern luxury, offering travelers, golfers, and families a place where unforgettable memories come naturally.
Owala Spontaneous Summer: Limited Notice. Unlimited Fun.
Summer has always been a season of possibility—but this year, Owala decided possibility wasn’t enough. They wanted unpredictability. They wanted the kind of excitement that doesn’t wait for permission. They wanted joy that doesn’t pencil itself into your calendar but jumps out from behind a corner and says, “Let’s go.” So they created Spontaneous Summer, a nationwide adventure built on one irresistible idea: the best memories aren’t planned… they just happen.
Sun Mountain H2NO C‑130 Sets a New Standard in Waterproof Cart Bags
The Sun Mountain H2NO C-130 is built for golfers who refuse to let the weather dictate their tee time. Whether facing a sudden afternoon shower, a misty morning, or heavy summer humidity, gear protection is essential. This bag delivers full-weather protection without sacrificing the top-tier storage and intuitive organization players rely on every round. Organization Designed for the Way Golfers Play The H2NO C-130 excels where it matters most: real-world functionality on the back of a cart.
adidas CODECHAOS 27 BOA: The Next Evolution of Golf Footwear
Golf is a sport where micro-adjustments translate into major results. Every nuance of a player’s setup—from grip pressure to weight distribution—affects the ball’s trajectory. Footwear plays a foundational role in this sequence, serving as the sole interface between the golfer and the turf. Recognizing the need for hyper-tailored support, modern athletic design has pushed past traditional laces.
Owala FreeSip Sway Golf Edition
For golfers, staying hydrated is every bit as essential as carrying the right clubs or protecting yourself with sunglasses and a good hat. Summer rounds can be brutally hot, and dehydration doesn’t just sap energy—it chips away at focus, rhythm, and swing consistency. That’s why more golfers are paying attention to the bottle they bring to the course, and few brands have generated more buzz than Owala.
The Georgia Golf Trail Belongs on Your Bucket List
There are golf vacations, and then there are golf adventures. The Georgia Golf Trail falls squarely into the second category. Instead of staying in one place for a few rounds, the trail encourages golfers to hit the road and experience some of Georgia’s most memorable courses and destinations. From coastal marshes to mountain views and historic Southern cities, every stop offers something a little different.
STIO Vallis Pants: Premium Comfort Meets Exceptional Golf Performance
Golf apparel has evolved dramatically over the past decade. Traditional cotton slacks have largely given way to lightweight performance fabrics that stretch, breathe, and move naturally throughout the golf swing. While many golfers automatically shop brands dedicated to the game, some of the most comfortable and versatile golf pants are actually being designed for entirely different pursuits. The STIO Vallis Pants are a perfect example.
Victoria National Golf Club: Indiana’s #1 Ultimate Luxury Golf
Few golf destinations combine world-class architecture, luxury accommodations, and personalized service quite like Victoria National Golf Club. Located in Newburgh, Indiana, just outside Evansville, this Tom Fazio masterpiece has earned a reputation as one of America’s premier private golf experiences.
SQAIRZ ProS2 Golf Shoes: Premium Performance
When golfers invest in new equipment, they often focus on drivers, irons, and putters while overlooking one of the most important pieces of performance equipment they own—their golf shoes. The SQAIRZ ProS2 was designed to strengthen the golfer’s connection to the ground, where every powerful, consistent golf swing begins. Stability, balance, and traction all start from the feet, making quality footwear just as important as the clubs in your bag.
The Landings on Skidaway Island: Coastal Living, Championship Golf, and Exceptional Real Estate Opportunities
Few private communities in America blend natural beauty, world‑class golf, and a vibrant social heartbeat as seamlessly as The Landings on Skidaway Island. Just minutes from historic Savannah, this 4,200‑acre coastal haven has earned its reputation as one of the nation’s premier private communities—a place where excellence is woven into everyday life and where residents often say they feel like they’re living on a permanent vacation.
The Travelers Championship: Viktor Hovland Beats Scottie Scheffler in a Monday Playoff
The Travelers Championship reached a dramatic, weather-delayed conclusion at TPC River Highlands, requiring a rare Monday morning finish that saw Viktor Hovland secure his eighth career PGA Tour victory. Sunday’s final round was charged with energy, fueled by a unique gallery of matching-jersey-clad Norwegian fans in town for the World Cup rooting for Hovland, the 54-hole leader.
Georgia State Parks Golf: Georgia’s Best Golf Value Hiding in Plain Sight
Georgia has never lacked for outstanding golf. The Peach State is home to world-famous championship venues, luxury resorts, and historic clubs that draw golfers from around the globe. Yet, some of the most rewarding rounds in the state aren’t found behind exclusive gates or attached to five-star resorts.
2026 US Open Triumph, Turmoil, and an Unforgettable Championship
The 2026 US Open at Shinnecock Hills won’t be remembered for a successful Grand Slam run — though there was a chase, just an unsuccessful one — nor for a leaderboard stacked with superstars. It’ll be remembered for Wyndham Clark and the sheer resolve he brought to one of golf’s toughest stages. All week long, the winds swirled, the greens baked out, and the crowd pushed the edge between passion and hostility, yet Clark stood taller than all of it. He didn’t just survive Shinnecock. He owned it.
Best Golf App Breakthrough: Blue Tees Unleashes a Powerful New Era of AI‑Driven Course Intelligence with GAME 1.15.2
The Best Golf App just got even better as Blue Tees Golf unveils its Intelligence Tier, an advanced layer of AI‑driven insight and immersive course visualization designed to elevate every round. Built into the new GAME 1.15.2 release, the Intelligence Tier expands the capabilities of the Blue Tees connected ecosystem by combining real‑time shot guidance, high‑resolution satellite views, and powerful post‑round analysis.
Briggs Ranch: A Texas Golf Retreat Defined by Warmth, Craftsmanship, and Unforgettable Hospitality
There’s a certain kind of Texas story that doesn’t need embellishment—one built on authenticity, wide‑open land, and a quiet confidence that speaks louder than any marketing slogan. Briggs Ranch Golf Club is one of those stories. Since opening in 2001, the club has earned a reputation as one of the purest expressions of Hill Country golf, shaped by the land’s natural contours and elevated by a design pedigree that ranks among the best in the game.
The Dormie Network: An Unforgettable, Luxury‑Driven Golf Experience
The Dormie Network has become one of the most compelling stories in modern private‑club golf. What began as a vision built around a handful of elite courses has evolved into a national portfolio of destination‑style properties designed for golfers who crave purity, exclusivity, and world‑class hospitality. From the start, the Dormie Network set out to redefine what a private membership could be.
Camp Creek Golf Club: Florida’s Ultimate Golf Escape
Florida’s Emerald Coast has long been one of the South’s most desirable destinations, drawing visitors with sugar-white sand, turquoise Gulf waters, and a pace that feels worlds away from busier Florida beach markets. The region gets its nickname from the brilliant emerald-green water that glows along the shoreline, a result of sunlight reflecting off quartz crystal sand and the mineral-rich Gulf of Mexico.
Celebration Golf Club: An Unforgettable Masterpiece Designed to Impress
At Celebration Golf Club, the experience begins long before the first tee shot. Since opening in 1996, this standout Kissimmee‑area course has redefined what it means to experience golf rather than simply play it. Inspired by Old World traditions and designed to immerse players in both beauty and strategy, Celebration Golf Club has earned its place among Central Florida’s premier golf destinations. But what truly sets it apart is its pedigree.
Clark Fires 60 to Win CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Wyndham Clark closed out the 2026 CJ Cup Byron Nelson with a 10‑under 60 at TPC Craig Ranch, winning by three strokes over Si Woo Kim. Clark began the day two shots back but quickly found rhythm, relying on clean ball‑striking and a confident putting stroke. His 30‑under total delivered his fourth PGA Tour win and his first since 2024. The victory also came with a significant financial reward.
The Eagle Has Landed Collection: A Bold New Wave of Summer Style for Modern Golfers
Bad Birdie is turning up the heat this season with its newest drop, The Eagle Has Landed Collection—a vibrant, modern, and unapologetically bold spin on classic Americana. Designed for the stretch of summer when golf, travel, and long weekends collide, this collection is built for the golfer who wants to look sharp, feel confident, and bring a little extra swagger to the fairways.
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate: Delivers an Unforgettable Escape
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate has become one of Central Florida’s standout resort destinations, the kind of place golfers and travelers talk about long after the trip is over. It’s a full‑service hotel experience built for people who want more than a room — they want a resort that feels alive, vibrant, and ready to elevate every moment of their stay.
Reunion Resort & Golf Club: The Ultimate Destination for Unforgettable Florida Vacations
Reunion Resort & Golf Club has grown into one of Central Florida’s most distinctive vacation destinations, blending championship golf, luxury accommodations, and proximity to world‑famous attractions. Originally envisioned in the early 2000s as a master‑planned luxury community, Reunion has expanded into a sprawling resort known for its upscale vacation homes, world‑class amenities, and its rare collection of golf courses designed by three icons of the sport.
HUK Apparel: A Smart Defense Against Sun Exposure on the Golf Course
Golf is a game built on patience, precision, and time—often hours spent under an unforgiving sun. While most golfers focus on their swing mechanics and equipment, one of the most overlooked aspects of the game is protection from prolonged sun exposure. That’s where HUK apparel has quietly become a game-changer, offering golfers a performance-driven solution to staying protected without sacrificing comfort or style.
Golfzon Leadbetter: A Game-Changing Evolution in Golf Instruction
Golfzon Leadbetter has become one of the most influential forces in modern golf instruction, building on the legacy David Leadbetter established through decades of coaching champions and reshaping the way swing analysis is conducted. His partnership with Golfzon transformed a traditional teaching philosophy into a global network of high-tech training centers that blend world-class coaching with advanced simulation and performance technology.
Topgolf Orlando: A Vibrant, Power‑Filled Golf Experience for Everyone
Topgolf Orlando has become one of Central Florida’s most exciting destinations, offering a dynamic blend of golf, dining, technology, and entertainment that appeals to visitors of all ages. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a casual player, or someone simply looking for a memorable night out, this venue delivers an experience that sparks curiosity from the moment you arrive.
MILESEEY GeneSonic Pro: Elevate Your Game with This Revolutionary All-in-One Powerhouse
In the evolving landscape of golf technology, few innovations have managed to blend the rhythmic soul of a Sunday afternoon with the razor-sharp precision of a professional caddie. The MILESEEY GeneSonic Pro is not merely a piece of equipment; it is a declaration that the modern golfer should never have to choose between an immersive atmosphere and elite performance.
Bajío Sunglasses: Elite Clarity and Purpose-Driven Performance on Water and Land
There’s something hypnotic about glare. On the open flats, it dances across the water, hiding fish just beneath the surface. On the golf course, it reflects off tightly mown fairways and shimmering greens, subtly distorting distance and depth. Whether you’re stalking redfish or lining up a putt, glare is the common enemy—and Bajío has built an entire brand around defeating it. What started as a fishing-first sunglasses company has quietly become something more versatile.
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