Sun Mountain Reflex Real Space Saver

Take it from someone with rooms full of golf gear--smaller is better.  That's what makes the new Reflex golf push cart from Sun Mountain a real winner.  It folds and opens easier, has a smaller folded footprint, and weighs less than other golf carts. With its new, innovative folding process, Reflex is arguably the easiest cart on the market to fold and unfold. And at 51 cubic inches when folded and only 17 lbs., Reflex might fold the smallest and be the lightest push cart, too.

Thanks to the marvels of modern engineering, Sun Mountain Reflex folds into a small 25” x 15” x 11” footprint--about half the size of a standard golf bag.  It then easily opens into a full-sized golf push cart with a wide, secure stance. The deluxe accessory console includes a scorecard holder, two padded valuables trays, golf ball storage, and a beverage holder.

The company says Sun Mountain’s E-Z Latch System™ on the Reflex cart simplifies folding and unfolding the cart and adjusting the handle height. The handle on Reflex adjusts up and down and has individual handles with 180 degrees of adjustability for further ergonomic fine-turning. Reflex also features a handle-mounted parking brake and an umbrella mount on the handle to hold an open umbrella over golfer and clubs.

Reflex is available in four color combinations: black, silver, black/lime, and charcoal/red. Reflex carts are available now with a retail price of $259. Call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com to find your nearest retailer.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

Sun Mountain Combo Advances Push Cart Technology

Sun Mountain continues to innovate the golf bag and push cart markets with the introduction of their new Combo cart. Combo is a golf push cart and golf bag in one, which is big step toward improved convenience. It folds for storage and opens easily for use.

When folded, the Combo cart fits into a car trunk flat, and can also be stored vertically in a clubroom. It occupies about half of the space of a separate cart and bag. When it’s time to hit the course, simply swing the front wheel into place, release the rear wheels, and set the handle height. When on the course, Combo offers the added bonus of a built-in seat that stores flat to the bag when not in use and then folds down for a secure and comfortable seat including a back pad.

The bag on the Combo offers full-length, individual club dividers, and eight pockets including a full-length clothing pocket, velour-lined valuables pocket and a beverage pocket. Also, if for some reason the bag ever needs to be replaced, it can be easily removed from the cart frame and replaced.

The frame of the Combo cart is constructed from a strong and lightweight aluminum. The accessory tray offers convenient spots for scorecards, beverages, balls, tees, as well as phones and wallets and other personal belongings. The solid foam tires and synthetic wheels on Combo are maintenance-free and a foot-operated braking system holds it steady when parked on hills.

Combo is in golf shops with a retail price of $469.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

Roll Sun Mountain's Newest Cart Under Your Christmas Tree

This gift may not fit in your favorite golfer's stocking, but it sure will in the back of his car. It's the  newest version of Sun Mountain’s category-changing Speed Cart® golf push cart, the V1 Sport. The cart combines the most popular features of past Speed Cart models with new colors and graphics plus it folds and unfolds easier than ever, has an improved brake system, and mag wheels. Speed Cart V1 Sport is in stores now with a suggested retail price of $199.

The new for 2014 Speed Cart V1 Sport features a quick-release E-Z Latch System to allow easier folding, unfolding and handle height adjustment. V1 Sport also features maintenance-free synthetic wheels with solid foam tires and a new pin brake system, which replaces the former caliper brake, to securely lock the wheels in place.

Additional features on the Speed Cart V1 Sport include adjustable brackets that secure a golf bag without using straps or cords, an umbrella mount that secures an open umbrella to shield you (and your clubs) from rain (or sun) and an accessories tray with a scorecard holder, drink holder and a mesh headcover tray.

The patented fold down design of Speed Cart allows the lightweight 17 lbs. cart to fold down in seconds and conveniently fit into a car trunk. Optional accessories for the Speed Cart include a Sun Mountain UV golf umbrella, Speed-Paq™ bag for extra storage, cart seat, sand and seed mix bottle, a storage cover, and cart mitts that smartly attach to cart handle. Speed Cart V1 Sport colors for 2014 include white/lime, silver/pink, black, blue, gunmetal/red, silver, and gunmetal/orange.

To find your most convenient retailer, call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

More Father's Day Gift Ideas

If Dad likes to walk when he plays golf, the TriSwivel push cart from Bag Boy is perfect for his game. The push cart features a front wheel that swivels 360 degrees for effortless maneuverability on the course. The swivel wheel can be locked in place by engaging the remote Swivel Lock Out when walking hills or long distances. The TriSwivel is fully loaded with golfer-friendly features. The cart has a one-step handle adjustment, handle mounted parking brake, oversized storage bag, scorecard, umbrella and integrated beverage holders and is cart bag and stand bag compatible with upper bag bracket. The TriSwivel has oversized wheels that roll easily through the grass. The simple three-step folding process allows for compact storage. The TriSwivel is available in four colors for a suggested retail of $269.95.

If Dad walks and carries his bag, the GO-LITE 14 stand bag from Datrek is perfect. The sleek design of the GO-LITE 14 stand bag weighs only 5 pounds, making toting the bag easy. Made of durable nylon material, the GO-LITE 14 features a 14-way mesh-padded top with full-length individual dividers and an ergonomic handle integrated into the top. There is ample storage room with five pockets, including a large garment pocket, fleece-lined valuables pocket, insulated beverage sleeve and an ove rsized ball pocket. The GO-LITE 14 has a padded double shoulder strap to make walking and carrying easy and comfortable. An additional feature of the GO-LITE 14 stand bag is a cart-friendly base, adaptable for push carts and riding carts. GO-Lite is available in six color patterns for a suggested retail of $149.99. If Dad likes to ride or use a push cart, the sporty looking F-15 cart bag is a good choice. The F-15 cart bag features a 15-way top with an integrated oversized putter well, full-length dividers and soft grip handles for easy loading. Made of durable nylon fabric, there is also ample storage room for all of Dad's belongings with 10 pockets that are all easily accessible when the bag is on the cart. The F-15 cart bag comes in five colors with a suggested retail of $199.95.

Every golfing Dad loves the movie Caddyshack and Devant Sport Towels has a series of Caddyshack towels that Dad would love to sport on his golf bag. Devant, known in the golf industry for its high quality towels and innovative designs, has taken two of renowned pop culture artist David O'Keefe's famous paintings from Caddyshack, Bushwood - A Tribute to Caddyshack (pictured left) and A Cinderella Story (pictured right) - and showcases them on Devant's popular Hi Def Edge™ towel. The Caddyshack artwork is reproduced in a high definition image on the 16-x-25 inch terry cloth towel. Devant is the only company that uses a patented Image Dye™ process to produce the highest quality image on a towel. The process produces a sharp image of a piece of artwork or photograph while keeping the towel soft and fully functional.      The Hi Def Edge™ towels feature a Lock Clip™ solid brass attachment for use on golf bag or cart. The towels are sold at golf retailers for a suggested retail of $24.95.

Orlimar has introduced a new line of milled face putters that will help Dad lower his scores this season. The putters are made from 304 stainless steel, and each features a dee p milled face for a soft, consistent roll every time. Also the putters have two 5-gram heel and toe weights to help with stability on off-center hits. There is a series of five putters available. Montego is a large mallet with three dimensional circles that aid in the proper stance and alignment; Miramar is a triangle shaped mallet with a center alignment line; Malibu is a toe-downed flanged mallet that is a 3-bend, heel-shafted putter; Manly is mid-mallet belly putter that comes in 41 or 43 inches; and Makena (pictured right) is a classic toe-down blade putter with a plumber-neck hosel. The suggested retail of the Orlimar milled-faced putters are $149.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf

Bag Boy Announces "Walk The Course Day"

The Bag Boy Company, developer and designer of push carts that do everything but hit the ball for you, is launching a national "Walk The Course Day" slated for Saturday, June 8. Bag Boy is encouraging golfers who play golf on June 8 to walk the course and enjoy the health benefits' walking provides. Bag Boy and each participating golf course will donate $1 to the local First Tee Chapter for every golfer that walks and uses a push cart.

"As the leader in push carts, we feel this campaign is a great way for us to let golfers experience first-hand the benefits of walking the course and help out their local First Tee program," said Craig Ramsbottom, President, Dynamic Brands. "Our research has shown golfers not only enjoy the game and the overall experience more when they walk, but in fact play better."

The benefit of walking has been proven through a research study conducted by the Rose Centre in Denver, Colo. The study showed golfers' burn almost twice as many calories when they walk as oppose to riding in a cart and play more consistent, resulting in shooting lower scores than those riding in a cart. It was also found that walking provides a better overall experience, allowing golfers to interact with their playing partners more and enjoy the natural beauty of the course from tee to green.

Calories Burned While Playing 9 Holes
1.       Walking: 721
2.       Using a caddie: 613
3.       Riding in a cart: 411

Miles Walked  While Playing  9 Holes
1.       In a riding cart:  .5  miles
2.       Walking: 2.5 miles
*Research by Neil Wolkodiff, director of the Rose Centre for Health and Sports Sciences in Denver

Golfers who participate in the "Walk The Course Day" on June 8 will be entered to win a new TriSwivel push cart and accessory pack. The TriSwivel is the latest technology in push carts featuring a 360 degree front wheel giving golfers effortless maneuverability. To find the list of participating golf courses, visit bagboycompany.com.

Among many other books, Dave Donelson is the author of Weird Golf: 18 tales of fantastic, horrific, scientifically impossible, and morally reprehensible golf