It's always golf season somewhere, so these goodies will always have a place in your bag :
1: This "Spectator" argyle vest is a golf fashion classic. $138 at www.peppermintpalm.com.
2: Golf belt by Ame & Lulu has space to carry three tees. $30 at www.ameandlulu.com.
3: Adidas women's Torsion Euro II golf shoes have a two-year waterproof warranty. $110 at www.golfshoesplus.com.
4: Kali hybrid head cover and bamboo pink absorbent towel. $14.99 each at Golf Galaxy stores or www.golfgalaxy.com.
5: If you can't wait for the 19th hole, take along the Lolita Purse Party, a four-ounce flask and a one-ounce martini glass. $29.95 at www.jurgeninc.com.Crystal Announces Its First-Ever Asia Golf Itinerary
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Luxury specialist Crystal Cruises is expanding its "Experiences of Discovery" Golf theme cruises into Asia, giving
golf enthusiasts the rare opportunity to play at four world-renowned courses in Thailand and Vietnam. Guests will be able to sharpen their skills on board and ashore with instruction from a guest celebrity golfer and PGA golf pro. Crystal Symphony's 11-day itinerary from Hong Kong to Singapore offers a roster of onboard lectures, clinics, contests and events, including the chance to win a free Crystal cruise.
Every detail of the
Crystal Golf Program is arranged in six-star fashion, from onboard practice with TaylorMade equipment — the No. 1 driver on the PGA Tour — to cocktails, caddy and cart service on the greens. Complimentary cleaning and storage of golf clubs and golf shoes will be offered after each round.
Courses include:
* Vietnam Golf & Country Club, Ho Chi Minh City — The country's first
36-hole golf club, widely regarded as the premier club in Vietnam;
* Burapha Golf, Bangkok — A 36-hole championship course set amid lakes,
hills and tropical vegetation;
* Laem Chabang International Country Club, Bangkok — Three distinct
nines: The Lakes, Mountain and Valley courses, each offering its
one-of-kind challenges, and
* Montgomerie, Da Nang, Vietnam — Asia's first "Montgomerie"
branded golf set against the Marble Mountains and China Beach
coast.
Tyler and Kelly Kangas invested about $200,000 to open Alternate Golf Shot at 4680 Cooper Road.
Co-owner Kelly Kangas says the 3,500-square-foot business will sell golf apparel for men, women and children. The apparel as well as golf shoes run from $40 to $350.
The store also sells name-brand equipment for all ages, including golf clubs, bags, travel bags, balls, gloves, caps and more. Those items can sell for $10 to $1,200.
The store includes a golf simulator that allows a person to play a virtual 18-hole round of golf on courses from around the world, including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews.
The golf simulator also can be used for game improvement, club fittings and video lessons.
Tyler Kangas, a professional golfer for 20 years, teaches 45-minute golf lessons that run $30-$55 for adults and $15-$35 for children.
Contact: 513-979-4395 or go to www.alternategolfshot.comVideo Golf LessonsPGA and LPGA Professionals to offer help during PGA Free Lesson Month
People across the United States have an opportunity to improve their
golf game throughout the month of May by participating in Play Golf America's PGA Free Lesson Month.
As a part of the 11th annual event, thousands of PGA and LPGA Professionals at golf facilities across the nation will offer free, 10-minute golf lessons to new and existing golfers of all ages and skill levels. Launched in 1998 by The PGA of America and Golf Digest, PGA Free Lesson Month has provided more than 820,000 personal sessions for player development throughout the past 10 years.
