Want to make the most of your end-of-financial-year windfall? Here’s some inspiration
We get it. It’s been a tough period for a lot of households. Cost of living has soared, interest rates have ballooned, and disposable income has become a premium commodity for many.
But, like a bad case of the yips, there is light at the end of the tunnel, or so say the experts. And while these oracles will also tell you to pay off your credit card and loans, perhaps top up your super or even start an emergency fund, it’s important you don’t forget to invest in yourself. After all, you’ve earned it! So, if you do have a few pennies spare, a little bit of self-indulgence could be just what the doctor ordered. Start with these items.
Raise your game at home with a SPG practice net
The SPG golf practice nets from Spornia are a must-have for any golfer looking to perfect their swing and lower their handicap. The nets, awarded Best Golf Nets in 2021 and 2022 by US Golf Digest and My Golf Spy, returns the ball, features muted sound at impact and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
With the fastest assembly time in the market, it sets up in seconds, is exceptionally stable, and can withstand fast swing speeds, including with driver.
Customers have praised the net’s impact on their game: “I thought the net was great and combined with the mat it makes perfect practice. My handicap is in freefall,” said one happy customer. “In two weeks I have improved my game and this product has given me better consistency and confidence at the golf course, where it counts,” adds another.
The SPG-7 is available now for $490, while the SPG-8 is currently running a $50-off promotion at $740. Order via the company’s website: spornia.com.au
Truly unwind with Viking’s Nordic Spa experience
Viking’s state-of-the-art Nordic Spa onboard their Ocean and Expedition vessels draws upon the holistic wellness philosophy of Scandinavian culture – a lifestyle rooted in finding synergy between physical, mental, emotional and social being.
The Nordic Spa is designed to give the mind, body and spirit what it needs throughout a voyage, whether after a day of exploration or during a relaxing day at sea.
Viking believes that everyone deserves to be pampered, which means there is no additional charge for guests to use the spa facilities throughout your voyage.
Embrace the true spirit of the Vikings with the centuries-old Nordic bathing ritual of hot-cold therapy to detoxify the body, relax tired muscles and boost circulation. Relax in the sauna, dip into the cold plunge, heat up in the sauna again and step into the refreshing snow grotto. Repeat as many times as you like.
Guests can also wade in the calming hydrotherapy pool, detoxify in the steam room or meditate on the heated beds. Book your next escape at vikingrivercruises.com.au
Hit all your 2023 targets with Bushnell’s new Tour V6 rangefinders
Accuracy and consistency have been taken to the next level, making the Tour V6 rangefinders essential to every golfer needing the confidence to hit the perfect shot to the most precise distance.
“With every new rangefinder, our goal is to provide golfers with the most accurate distance readings to perform at their highest level,” said Paul McLean, international sales manager at Bushnell Golf. New to the Tour V6 laser rangefinders is improved PinSeeker with Visual JOLT where the PinSeeker algorithm has been enhanced to give golfers even greater confidence that they have locked onto the flag or their intended target. Trusted by 98 percent of tour players, Bushnell Golf has again included patented Slope Technology with Slope-Switch in the Tour V6 Shift.
The Tour V6 and Tour V6 Shift is available now at retailers Australia-wide. The retail price for the Tour V6 is $549; Tour V6 Shift is $649. Visit bushnellgolf.com.au for more details.
It’s time to treat yourself with a Rolex
Rolex is presenting a new version of the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42. This nautical watch is introduced for the first time in RLX titanium – a particularly strong but lightweight alloy – and is fitted on an Oyster bracelet. The new version stands out for its technical satin finish – a satin finish with a visible grain, a feature of Rolex watches in RLX titanium – which extends to the middle case sides, the edges of the bracelet links and the sides of the clasp cover. With its bidirectional rotatable bezel fitted with a Cerachrom insert in matt black ceramic featuring raised and polished numerals and graduations, the Yacht-Master 42 in RLX titanium remains faithful to the aesthetics of the original model, unveiled in 2019. It is graced with an intense black dial in a fine satin finish, and its Oyster bracelet is equipped with the Easylink comfort extension link. The new version of the Yacht-Master 42 is equipped with calibre 3235, a movement at the forefront of watchmaking technology, enabling it to display the date as well as the hours, minutes and seconds. Like all Rolex watches, the Oyster Perpetual Yacht-Master 42 carries the Superlative Chronometer certification, which ensures excellent performance on
the wrist. See the full 2023 range at Rolex.com
Get in early for next year’s LIV Golf Adelaide
It was the hottest ticket in town this year and given the reception it received, those keen to experience South Australia’s newest sporting event are advised to get in early. South Australia is a place of hidden gems, unexpected curiosities and unspoiled vistas. A place of ‘world-firsts’ and ‘only ins’. If you’re thinking of drafting one of those bucket lists, there are a few items to add to the inventory of your life. Like Australia’s darkest night sky and only national park city; the globe’s best wine and the world’s first shark cage divers; UNESCO World Heritage Sites and underwater gardens. Oh, and there’s Greg Norman’s new star-studded golf tournament everyone is raving about. Dates for the next edition at Grange Golf Club are still to be confirmed but you can start planning that trip of a lifetime now. Head to southaustralia.com
