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Forget those socks, and never ever give Dad a golf towel! Here’s what he really wants when he hits the course this year.
Expert Instruction from Kevin Sprecher on Perfect Motion
Director of instruction at the renowned Sleepy Hollow Country Club in Briarcliff Manor and Top 100 Teacher Kevin Sprecher is the latest highly-regarded golf instructor to join the A.I.-powered PerfectMotion® platform that teaches golfers to groove better body motion with instant feedback and expert instruction on every swing.
“Kevin Sprecher is one of the brightest and most respected teachers in the game today,” says PerfectMotion CEO Rich Kosowsky. “To be able to exchange ideas with Kevin is incredibly valuable for our team in the evolution of the app, and to have his instructional videos on the PerfectMotion® platform is hugely beneficial to our users.”
Any golfer can download the PerfectMotion® game improvement app and choose Sprecher as their personal coach for free. Then, as they take swings, the app’s artificial intelligence pinpoints motion faults and automatically provides Sprecher’s custom instructional videos to correct the issue. Users can also choose to opt into personalized remote coaching with Sprecher to speed the improvement of their games. More in-depth coaching comes with a moderately-priced monthly subscription.
“PerfectMotion® is a great learning tool for golfers. When fellow top instructor Brian Lebedevitch showed me PerfectMotion® for the first time, I immediately liked how it accurately tracks body motion and provides instant feedback. The technology doesn’t try to be your teacher. It just tells you what you’re doing wrong and gives you a way to fix it with the instructor of your choice,” Sprecher says.
For more information, visit www.PerfectMotion.io.
Shot Scope VC GPS Smart Watch
ShotScope V3 is an advanced GPS watch that not only gives you distance to the pin but something much more important—info on how to best hit your ball to get there. Its automatic shot tracking and statistics platform is hugely popular worldwide because it tracks your every shot and comes complete with over 36,000 preloaded courses worldwide and no subscriptions.
“Capturing golfer performance data is the key to helping players see rapid improvement and, thanks to the tracking capabilities of our smart golf watches, thousands of players have reduced their handicaps,” says David Hunter, CEO, Shot Scope. The device has recorded over 100 million shots by golfers around the world. Shot Scope products can be purchased at Dicks Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, PGA Superstores, TGW.com, golf specialty stores or online at www.shotscope.com.
BIOLYTE®, the IV in a bottle
Biolyte, is the world’s first liquid supplement to offer the same benefits of IV rehydration therapy in a drinkable form. It’s the perfect thirst quencher and natural energy boost for golfers who need to stay hydrated during a round in order to play their best. Drinking just one bottle of Biolyte is the equivalent to consuming 7.5 sports drinks but with one third the sugar and only 40 calories.
“Golfers oftentimes forget how easy it is to become dehydrated while playing,” says Dr. Luther Rollins, the Board Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Specialist practicing in Atlanta who created Biolyte. “Being on the golf course for 4-5 hours can significantly decrease your electrolyte levels, which can lead to fatigue, nausea, and sluggishness.”
Biolyte can be found in major grocery chains, as well as online at Amazon. For more information, visit www.drinkbiolyte.com.
New Balance Fresh Foam PaceSL
New Balance’s new spikeless golf shoe, the Fresh Foam PaceSL, features a new midsole designed to deliver perimeter stability and comfort on and off the golf course. The midsole was created with data-driven concave geometric shapes on the lateral side of the shoe to deliver a soft, cushioned ride. Vertical convex geometric shapes on the medial side provide exceptional walking stability and support under the foot and arch.
The Fresh Foam PaceSL has a waterproof performance mesh upper with an integrated lace system for increased support. The smart rubber outsole incorporates pressure mapping colors, highlighting peak performance zones. Its Cush+ form insole provides ultra-soft and responsive cushioning without sacrificing durability and stability. Find more info at www.newbalance.com.
Sun Mountain Eco-Lite Stand Bag
Dad will help keep the outdoors fresh while he’s enjoying it on the golf course with the Sun Mountain Eco-Lite Stand Bag. The fabric used in the bag comes from approximately twenty-five 20-oz recycled plastic bottles.
Eco-Lite has five pockets including a velour-lined valuables pocket, a full-length apparel pocket, and a hydration sleeve. The roomy 9” top offers a four-way divider and a comfort-grip handle for ease in picking up the bag and setting it down. The bag’s E-Z Lite Dual Strap System is easy to get on and off and features shoulder straps contoured for comfort. And even with all these features, this lightweight stand bag weighs under four pounds. Eco-Lite is available in four eye-catching color combinations. It’s available from most golf retailers or at www.sunmountain.com
