As a Short Par 4 Ambassador, I am excited to bring you “what’s in the box” each month.

The Champagne is Poured & the Ball has Dropped

And it’s time to get out that paper and pen and start writing down your resolutions. While my wife is once again (for the umpteenth time) putting lose weight (she says she has to lose 5 lbs, but I don’t see it) and getting fit on her list, I am ready to up my golf game. She makes fun of me always taking lessons, but a pro can see what you are doing wrong and correct it before it becomes a bad habit.

But, it’s not JUST the lessons that make the golfer, it’s having great gear and looking (and feeling) good on the course that helps build confidence. Having the newest and best gear on the market can be just as important. This is why I like getting the Short Par 4 Fairway membership box every month. It gives me the opportunity to wear the best golf apparel and always have new balls, gloves, towels, markers, and more in my bag. I know that when I get behind the wheel of the cart and head down the path I am ready to play and I look the part.

Unboxing the Short Par 4 Fairway Box

It’s no secret that I HATE shopping, so being able to simply open a box each month with the newest clothes and products for golf (and leisure wear) means that I never have to step foot in a store or pro shop. It also saves me a LOT of money, as the Fairway Membership is only $54.95 per month, yet I consistently receive over $110 worth of products.

In this month’s box you’ll find

Shaft n Balls Boxers

Time sure passes quickly on the course when you wear these fun boxer shorts made of 95% Modal and 5% Spandex. Shaft & Balls boxers were designed with unique technology that lets your boys dangle in comfort. Crafted with long, hot rounds of golf in mind, that shouldn’t stop everyone from enjoying their benefits, not just golfers. Not only do they guarantee that your shaft & balls will be living the dream in their ultra-tech pouch, but they will also live a life of luxury and style in any of the fun, badass designs like these with clocks.

1764 Signature Birdie Pants

Baby blue never looked this good before. Make a statement on or off the course in these full length slacks, perfect for cooler days when short just won’t do. I have a few of the 1764 polos and tops, and love the fabric and prints that they offer. These are not only soft, but move WITH you to keep you focused on you swing and NOT those uncomfortable pants that you usually wear.

Short Par 3 Divot Tool and Ball Marker

See, I told you that Short Par 4 always includes the gear you need for EVERYTIME you’re out playing a round! The ball market and golf divot tool (with ball marker included) are part of the SP4 Collection of products.

Love something and want more?

Short Par 4 has offers the items that they send in your membership box for purchase individually as well, so if you love something you’ve received in this month’s box, you can always go in and buy more! Best of all they carry the best in name brand golf goods as well as their own SP4 Collection.

Membership Options

• Fairway – $54.95 per month ($110+ value)
• Executive – $109.95 per month ($220+ value)
• Magnolia – women’s golf $99 per month ($200+ value)
• Junior – for your junior golfers $49.99 per month ($110+ value)
• Glove Club – your choice of white or colors $15 per month, every other month, or every 3 months ($25 value):

Check them out at ShortPar4.com

Note: Products highlighted in this post were sent in cooperation of creating content. All opinions are strictly our own.

I Play Favorites

It’s a good thing I only have one child because the others would have felt left out. My son Ben (from the blog Home Food Fun) and I play golf together as often as we can. Let me put it out there…HE IS SO MUCH BETTER AT THIS GAME THAN I WILL EVER BE. I also play favorites (I am loyal to a fault) to where I play (with the exception of when I am away from home), my cars (I drive a Subaru Outback and it’s my 2nd one in 3 years), and yes, even my subscription boxes, which is why you see Short Par 4 here more than the others. They always send out top-of-the-line clothing that looks and fits great (and I am a 3XL, so not an easy task) and the golf equipment they put in each box is always the best on the market.

The Short Par 4 Holiday Box arrived

And I can’t say enough good things about it. It is chock full of great on and off the course shirts, a Callaway cap, a Short Par 4 golf towel as well as a sleeve of Taylor Made balls and Short Par 4’s signature T’s.

Here is what it all looks like

Taylor Made TP5 balls and signature Short Par 4 tees.

The necessities that you need each time you play because…ahem, I know that I lose a LOT of both of these things.

Callaway Cap

With an adjustable velcro back and great stain-proof fabric (because in Florida and with the way I shank I sweat on the course). It also comes with a Callaway ball marker!

Short Sleeve Shirt by Oxford America

This great golf shirt is perfect for year-round play. Mine arrived in a muted red color and is comfortable for play as well as everyday wear.

Graham Luxe long sleeve quarter zip

Great for fall or spring play, or as a winter shirt on a cool day. Even here in Florida, as the weather changes, not only do I find myself grabbing this great shirt or layering over another, but I like wearing long sleeves to help protect from the sun. This top alone has a $90 value which makes the $54.95 for the Fairway membership, well worth the price.

Short Par 4 is the PERFECT gift for the golfer in your life.

Membership Options

• Fairway – $54.95 per month ($110+ value)
• Executive – $109.95 per month ($220+ value)
• Magnolia – women’s golf $99 per month ($200+ value)
• Junior – for your junior golfers $49.99 per month ($110+ value)
• Glove Club – your choice of white or colors $15 per month, every other month, or every 3 months ($25 value):

Check them out at ShortPar4.com

The products mentioned in this post were gifted to us at Cars Bars & Pars. All opinions are those of our staff.

My wife will tell you…I’d rather do almost ANYTHING than shop. I’ll cook dinner and even clean up after myself, I’ll take the dog for a walk in a storm. I’ll even sit through a Lifetime movie with her if it means that I don’t have to go into a store.

I hate to shop!

As an avid golfer (yes, THAT I’ll do any time, any day of the week) I do love having great equipment, looking good on the course, and being stocked with plenty of balls, tees, and gloves, but I usually either grab something while I’m checking out in the pro-shop or just ask my wife to pick them up for me while she’s out (she is the complete opposite of me, she could spend all day going from store to store). Did I mention that I don’t even like shopping online (except for cars…I like to look at old cars online).

When I learned that there are subscription boxes that send a monthly box of great golf apparel, gloves, balls, tees, and other equipment I knew that I HAD to check them out. With the holidays on the horizon, these make a great gift for ANY golfer, but for someone like me who hates to shop, it makes the BEST gift.

Today I’m showcasing THREE very different subscription boxes for golfers. I realize that everyone likes something a little different, and I found that all three of them offered options that I really like.

Short Par 4

Short Par 4 is that triple eagle you’ve been searching for. 

• 3 Questions
• 3 Membership Options
• 1 Winning Subscription Box to your door every month

What I LIKE about it.

I tried the Fairway Membership Box and I like the fact that not only do they ask the usual questions like – right-handed vs left-handed, how often you play and what’s your handicap, but Short Par 4 gets to know you a little better by asking you to choose from various STYLES to see just what type of style is your most comfortable. It’s funny that a conservative dresser like myself (I’m a button-down shirt and khaki pants kind of guy) picked over-the-top colors and came out with a “Loud & Wild” style. But somewhere inside of me, I think that there’s a part of me that WANTS to be THAT GUY.

Questions they ask:

• Shirt Size
• Pant Size
• Shoe Size
• Hat Size
• Glove Size
• Glove Hand
• Putter Type
• and series of clothing photos where you choose your favorite colors & styles

My first box included a RED, WHITE & BLUE polo by 1764. Now, I’m not a small man. I’m almost 6’2″ and an XXXL (yes, I need to get my weight down), but Short Par 4 carries not only MY size but I found that the shirt they sent was LONG enough. The bag (everything arrived in a branded mailer bag) also included an oversized branded Short Par 4 golf towel and oversized tees (the only type that I’ll use).

Memberships include:

• Fairway Membership – $54.95 per month with a $110 value
• Executive Membership $109.95 per month with a $220 value
• Magnolia Membership – $99 per month with a $200 value (my wife would LOVE this)
• They also offer the first of its kind GOLF GLOVE MEMBERSHIP!!!

Tee up at: ShortPar4.com to learn more.

Get 20% off with code: CBP20

Mullybox

Mullybox is like hitting an 89 when you never break 100.

What I like about it

Of the 3 boxes that I received, Mullybox not only had the most products, but it also seemed to be extremely high quality. TNO MULLIGANS NECESSARY!

Mullybox claims that whether you are a scratch golfer or a beginner, you want to play better (don’t we all). So, they strive to make golf easier for you by carefully selecting gear that helps you develop what you need to look, feel, and play better. I know for a fact that using better equipment can absolutely help you be a better golfer and this subscription box is a straight shot and will make a great gift this holiday season.

While there is one subscription option vs. multiple by some of the other brands, this box just seemed to offer so much more.

Questions asked

• Gender
• Glove Hand
• Glove Size
• Shirt Size

The box that I received had a leaf-patterned LinkSoul short-sleeved shirt, a pair of no-show Pro-Dry golf socks by Swinger in the Mullybox colors, 2 sleeves of OnCore elixir golf balls, a Coral Golf Co glove (with a fun wrist pattern), tees, a bottle of Go Low Supplement and some Golf Impact Recorder Tape that I can’t WAIT to put on the head of my club to see if helps me to address the ball a little better.

Membership

Your Mullybox is delivered every 3 months at a cost of $111.11 with a value as high as $250 and is seasonally curated and delivered 4 times per year!

Tee Up at Mullybox.com to learn more.

Swinger Box

I’m almost embarrassed to say that I first learned about Swinger Box from my wife. She co-hosts a show and often has former New York Giants wide receiver Stephen Baker on when they talk about golf and other men’s interests. He is one of those guys who plays a LOT of golf (charity events, etc.) and he was excited about the box. I’ll also admit to raising my eyebrows when she told me (incorrectly) that the Swingers Box arrived. LOL – it’s the SWINGER BOX (we had a good laugh over that one).

Swinger Box calls itself the”Golf subscription box for any season” and offers the most economical entry of the three boxes. At $49 for a Starter Special and comes with a performance polo & 2nd apparel item as well as a leather glove & tees, it’s easy to check out what you’d get each month without making the commitment UNTIL you know that it’s something you’ll like. The Gear Box is their regular monthly subscription an offers a variety that might include apparel, outerwear, accessories as well as balls, tees & gloves.

Questions

• Set a style – classic, modern or bold
• Lefty or Righty
• Waist Size (48 W is the largest)
• Pant Length
• Shirt Size (they go up to a 4XL!!!)
• With the option of getting an off-season (more apparel will ship) or in-season box (balls, gloves, tees, will ship)

The box I received included not one, but TWO very nice polo shirts (one in pink and one in gray) with one of them in size 5XL (so they may have these sizes occasionally as well), branded tees, and no-show socks, a Birdie golf cap, and club wipes.

Membership

Of the three boxes this one offers a $49 starter box so that you can check it out before subscribing. The regular Gear Box membership is $69 per month

Tee it up at: SwingerBox.com

Do you get a golf subscription box that we didn’t mention? Let us know and we’ll try to review it as well.

We received products to facilitate this post. All opinions are those of the staff at Cars Bars and Pars.

Father’s Day has come and gone with a fun round of golf with my son (he hits the ball over 250 yards). We spent the day trying out some of the latest equipment because when you’ve got multiple golfers in the family, get-togethers always mean at LEAST 9 holes and sometimes 27 holes (if it’s not too hot out), and adding some golf gear that can save time and strokes off of your game.

Blue Tees Series 3 Max Rangefinder

Ben checked this one out. He’s more of the tech-lover and he also was cranking the ball over 270yards on this outing. Having the Blue Tees Series 3 Max Rangefinder made pinpointing his yardage easy. With a simple push of a button as you look through the lens, we were able to check the yardage and position of the ball. My 153 yards seemed pathetic next to his, but then again he’s a LOT younger (38 years old) and a LOT more fit than I am (I turn 70 this year).

Before using this Blue Tees Rangefinder, I had been under the impression that taking the time to check yardage would dramatically slow down our game, but because it’s a simple point-and-shoot technology there was no time factor involved. I do like the fact that it offers the latest slope technology that accounts for elevation change to provide the exact yardage needed for any shot on the course.

For those of us who are older, with more shaky hands, the option to LOCK on the flag was extremely helpful and the signal (vibration) that it found and locked on it meant that it was QUICK and easy to use. The lens is clear with no haziness.

The Blue Tees Series 3 Max Rangefinder is available in 3 colors (black, navy, and pink) and is outfitted with 2 strong magnets that make it easy to secure to the cart as you move from tee box to ball to hole. Pricing is so much less than other rangefinders, with all of the features (and more) of the more expensive brands.

• Price at this posting –  $239.99
• Shop at: BlueTeesGolf.com 

Check out their bundle deals for even more great products and savings

Duca del Cosma Golf Shoes

Aside from your clubs, the ONE thing that can make or break your game is a good pair of golf shoes. Not only is comfort a factor (especially on those days that you want to walk the course), but your shoes need to give you the traction, balance, and stability for a longer, more accurate swing. Think about what happens if your shoes slip (maybe you shouldn’t). Over the years, as with most other golfers, we’ve transitioned from the traditional golf shoe to the sneaker style, but what I had found is that since switching to spikeless shoes, the ability to grip has been diminished. One look at the bottom of the Valderama’s by Duca del Cosma and you can see and feel the difference that the Airplay IV is Duca’s first fully recyclable and spikeless outsole provides. The functional nubs across the sole help generate progressive stability and optimal grip, while its slightly elevated heel height provides the perfect stance.

Duca del Cosma vs the golf shoes I’d been wearing.

Made of quality Italian leather, these shoes reduce the foot fatigue that happens when you’re spending a full day on the greens. Late-round fatigue affects my game (which is why I often go play 9 vs. 18), but I found that the Duca Del Cosma Valderama‘s molded to my feet and allowed me a secure stance. Normally, I switch out the inner soles of my golf shoes with a high-end one that cups my feet better, but the waterproof sock system with OnSteam® recyclable microfibre, and  ARNEFLEX® insole memory foam that’s covered with OnSteam® recyclable microfibre did a great job all on its own.

Not to be dismissed is the great LOOK of these shoes. They are a combination of the saddle shoe look that I missed wearing coupled with a sophisticated sneaker styling that looks sharp ON the course as well as in the clubhouse over drinks and lunch. It’s rare that you find both cutting-edge technology, AND looks in a golf shoe and I for one appreciate what they’ve done with this shoe model.

• Price at this posting – $229
• Shop at: Duca del Cosma

Based on the quality of these golf shoes, I would also check out their gloves because NOTHING beats great Italian leather.

Campbell Caddie

We’ve all done it….walked away from the hole, only to leave our club behind. Not only have I done THAT numerous times, but how many times have you set your club down in the grass only to pick up a WET, GRASSY GRIP? With the Campbell Caddie, you won’t leave that club behind OR have to wipe off your grip, because this golf accessory takes care of all of that AND the backache bending down to pick up your clubs hole after hole after hole.

The Campbell Caddie will help you enjoy your rounds and slips into your golf bag in between uses. There will be no more wet, grassy, or sandy grips, clubs left behind, or the aches and pains of excessive bending or stooping over. You simply put it into the grass and lean your putter, wedge, or iron into the caddie. There’s nothing that bothers me more than having to circle back for a club left behind. The vibrant colors stand out so that WON’T HAPPEN and is available in bright blue, yellow, red, and black.

FYI – my wife takes it with her to the beach to hang her pocketbook so it doesn’t get sand in it.

• Price at this posting – $24.95
• Shop at: CampbellCaddie.com

These make a great gift as well!

What’s on your “MUST BUY” list for golf this season?