My Admission

I have been using the same putter for about 25 years –  an Odyssey Blade. So, when CĀG Golf sent me a new 34FIVE MD mallet putter to test out I was a bit hesitant to ruin an entire round of golf. But if I was going to be able to give you my opinion, I wanted to give it the proper workout. Let’s just say that I am pleasantly surprised.

Photo courtesy of CĀG Golf

The  CĀG company has been working with some of the biggest names in the golfing world for over 10 years. They have created golf clubs for some of the best players on both the PGA and LPGA tours. Dedicated to original designs, engineered with technologically advanced materials, they have made a business out of making a quality club.

After a round of golf

This putter has a nice hefty, heavy feel to it. Site lines on the club are very easy to line up and the small offset, the forward lean, and 45-degree angle make this a hard club not to hit exactly where you point it. After my first 18 holes, I decided that I don’t like this club I love it.

My past experience has taught me that it is difficult to determine if you are going to make ANY putt, but this club inspires confidence. On top of all this, it is also a great looking club and the price won’t give you sticker shock (currently on sale for just under $106).

Photo courtesy of CĀG Golf

The facts

• SVA SIGHTLINE Technology
• Selective PVD finish
• Linear CG displacement
• Stainless Steel construction for superb feel and accuracy
• Perimeter weight distribution for improved forgiveness throughout the stroke
• CNC Milled impact area promotes accuracy and early forward roll
• Face Balanced putter design
• Double-Bend Stepless Shaft for pure look and feel
• ***Conforms to the rules of golf

For those who prefer a blade putter – they offer a 33FIVE BD as well. Photo courtesy of CĀG Golf

I just became a  CĀG Convert.

The Future of CĀG Golf

Look for their new LVD Wedges featuring an elevated center of mass, coupled with the added benefits of a milled face and scorelines coming out soon.

Score

• I give this putter: A BIRDIE

For more information

• For more info or to order yours, go to CĀGGolf .com.

Note: I received a CĀG Golf putter to review. All opinions are strictly my own.

The last few summers I’ve taken a summer membership at the Meadowood Golf and Tennis Clu in Fort Pierce, Florida. I could not be happier…not only with the course, but with the people who work there.

First, there are the cart-men

• Jim
• Bernie
• John
• and Bill

All who make the transition from the parking lot to the golf course a breeze. In the pro shop there’s Travis – the head golf Pro PGA professional, Terry – Golf Professional PGA life member (and my golf instructor), Jeremy – also a golf professional and Branden – yes, another pro. These pro’s are extremely knowledgable and handle all of your equipment, lesson and tee time needs.

Speaking of tee-times, a summer membership means that I deal with less traffic and easier to get tee-times as well.

Meadowood offers a championship course (this was Sam Snead’s home turf. From the Costco sized practice area, the large driving range, sand and fairway bunkers, coupled with a huge chipping and putting area, this club has EVERYTHING the golfer needs.

I have found the course to be a challenging yet fair test for golfers of every level. Low handicappers play the long tee’s and hacker’s like me play upfront and have a challenge and great fun.

My summer membership includes

• Unlimited Range Balls
• 7-day Advance Tee Times
• Pool
• Tennis Courts
• a Fitness Center
• Full-Service Bar and Dining
• 10% Discount in the Pro Shop
• 9 holes $13
• 18 holes $20

The cost for all of this? $250 for 6 months (May 1st – October 31st).  They also offer a $1200 summer membership with no cart fees as well.

It may be the beginning of August, but there is still plenty of time to get your money’s worth at a great club.

• For more info on this or other memberships, visit Meadowood Golf and Tennis online
• Or call the pro shop at 772-464-4466

Maybe, Just Maybe 

Last week Callaway Golf announced its family of Epic Forged Irons,  Epic Flash Hybrids and a full Epic Star Family of Products. Arriving in a little over a week (August 2, 20a9)…just in time for my BIRTHDAY (August 1st). I might just bite the bullet and BUY.

Callaway Epic Forged Irons Photo courtesy of Callaway Golf

Developed with premium materials these irons are beautiful. Honestly, my game needs something and anything incorporating this kind of beauty is a plus.

“This is an extremely premium club with best in class precision engineering” – Dr. Alan Hockwell R+D Callaway Golf Company.

It sounds too good to be true

Epic Flash Drivers Photo courtesy of Callaway Golf

This new series of clubs are made with the company’s longest distance-enhancing technology. The new Epic forged line is crafted particularly for slower swing players who want to hit the fall farther. WHO DOESNT WANT THAT?

August 2nd

Feeling patriotic with these Callaway CHROME SOFT TRUVIS Stars & Stripes Photo courtesy of Callaway Golf

The question is, will my wife get me this miracle set of clubs that will totally reform my game? NO, she’ll probably get me a $50 gift certificate and a dozen Callaway balls from Moon golf like she did last time….but, I can dream.

• Epic Forged Irons
• Epic Flash Hybrids
• Epic Forged Star Irons
• Epic Flash Star Driver

Available at pro shops, golf stores and online at CallawayGolf.com

The smallest piece of golf equipment is likely one of the most important. I’m talking about those spikes on the bottom of your golf shoes. Years ago they were metal, but that’s just a memory for us old-timers now. Today, most clubs allow soft-spikes only on the course.

a bag of spikes

Beyond simply cleaning your spikes

Its recommended that you change spikes every twenty to twenty-five rounds of play. I’m going to assume that that is a number put out there by spike/shoe manufacturers. Then again, for most people, that works out to changing your spikes every 1-2 seasons of play.

You’ll need a spike wrench and new soft spikes.

Don’t slip because of worn-out spikes

It’s easy to change them. Head to your pro-shop or your favorite golf store. You’ll need a spike wrench and a package of soft spikes – approximate cost $5 – $15. Be sure to check that the spikes use the same system for your particular shoe. It turns out (after buying the wrong ones) that there are eight different cleat systems. Luckily your pro or store should know which brands of golf shoes align with each of the cleat systems.

Changing your golf soft spikes

Changing your spikes is easy to do and takes about 10 minutes to do.

Removing old cleats

OLD spike

1. Take your golf shoe and turn it over.
2. Using the wrench & place it in the appropriate holes on the cleat
3. Turn counter-clockwise. The spike should come out easily.

Shoe with old spike removed

To put in a new one

1. Marry the wrench and the new spike.
2. Place the spike system onto the bottom of the shoe.
3. Turn clockwise.

That’s IT! You’ll now have a slipless and grounded golf shoe. I hope that it improves your swing and don’t forget to take a golf lesson to help your swing as well.