Golf is an unpredictable sport, and no two rounds are the same. From nasty blisters to a dead rangefinder, we often run into tricky situations on the course that we might not be prepared for.
Here are nine products every golfers should think about bringing to the course to avoid those unforeseen situations that are an inherent part of the game – or to perhaps add a little bit of spice to your round.
Tornado Tees
Enjoy longer drives with less centreline dispersion. The Tornado Tee eliminates the friction and drag effect of the golf tee on ball flight. The tee’s rigid crown has been replaced with a woven, flexible, mono-filament structure. Used by 90 percent of long-drive competitors. RRP $39.95. newygolfstore.com.au
Fisiocrem solugel
There’s nothing worse than feeling a pinch in your body or, worse, spraining a muscle halfway through your round. fisiocrem Solugel is a topical anti-inflammatory gel that can be applied to the skin to help relieve painful or aching muscles. It’s ideal for symptomatic relief from muscle injury, sprains, strains, muscle inflammation and post-exercise recovery. RRP: from $18.95. See fisiocrem.com.au
GPOD Golf
The GPOD is the easiest way to film your golf swing (or anything else). Just stick the GPOD into the ground and stick your smartphone to the magnet! The GPOD has an ultra-light carbon fibre body and 360-degree adjustability. RRP $169.95. newygolfstore.com.au
Caddytalk cube rangefinder
The retro-inspired CUBE features market-leading, world-patented technology with Caddy Mode. This triangulates distance between two points from a different standing point. The CUBE also has Magic Slope, E-Slope, HD laser system, a long-lasting rechargeable battery and is super-fast and accurate. RRP: $549.95. newygolfstore.com.au
Theragun mini
Take muscle treatment to go with the pocket-sized Therabody Theragun Mini Portable Massager, packing powerful percussive therapy into a compact device suitable for any golf bag. Now 20 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter, Theragun mini is proven to relieve aches and pains and improve recovery, allowing you to stay loose on the course or range. Plus, it’s Bluetooth-enabled so you can access the whole library of personalised wellness routines in the Therabody app. RRP: $349. Order at therabody.com
Defibrillators Australia AED
It could be the most important item you’ll ever need. If you can’t fit this in your golf bag, at least have it in your car nearby and alert your playing partners about it. In Australia, about 30,000 people sustain sudden cardiac arrest outside hospitals and are treated by emergency medical services each year. Staggeringly, an average of only 9 percent of victims in Australia survive. It can happen anytime, anywhere and to anyone, even young people. Early defibrillation is the single most effective treatment for sudden cardiac arrest, and when applied within three minutes of collapse can increase the chance of survival to more than 70 percent. Order at defibrillatorsaustralia.com.au
Blue Tees Golf Ringer and Player+ GPS
Blue Tees Golf has launched the all-new Player+ and the Ringer for the Australian summer of golf. The Player+ is a category leader, unlike anything else on the market. It is a GPS speaker with superior sound and touch sensor screen, empowering the golfer on and off the course. The Ringer is a fully functioning GPS hand-held unit with more than 40,000 golf courses pre-loaded. A new mobile app – that works with both new devices – will be available to provide golfers unprecedented access to their data. RRP: $359 each. www.platinumgolf.com.au
