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Deal: Nike Golf Apparel Closeouts at BudgetGolf.com

February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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BudgetGolf.com has yet another great deal on Nike Apparel starting today including some of my favorite items from the 2011 collection. They include:

There are so many more items on the site, so feel free to browse through all the Nike items starting here.

Editor’s Note: NG Nation is not endorsed by or affiliated with BudgetGolf.com, and we were not paid or compensated in any way for this post.

Filed Under: Deals, Footwear & Apparel, Footwear & Apparel Deals, Rain Gear, Storm-Fit Elite Pants

Nike Notes: Majors Scripting – Jhonattan Vegas

February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Yes, the first major is still 2 months away, but the Nike Golf apparel folks are hard at work, collaborating with the Nike Golf athletes on their scripting for the 2012 Majors. Earlier this week, Nike Golf posted a picture of Jhonattan Vegas at Nike Headquarters scoping out some new apparel. As we’ve seen this year, the 2012 line is full of color, but also with technology.

As new scripting comes out (including what I have seen of TW’s scripts), I will post them and look forward to your feedback.

Filed Under: Apparel, Athlete Scripting, Jhonattan Vegas

John Daly sports more Nike Golf at Qatar Masters

February 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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John Daly finished fourth at the Commercialbank Qatar Masters presented by Dolphin Energy last week and he did so wearing some of Nike’s latest apparel. Daly had switched from the Zoom Trophy to the Lunar Control last year and he has apparently developed a liking for the popular shoe.

The two-time major champion, sponsored by Loudmouth Golf, wore 2012 Edition Lunar Controls and the Method putter while sporting a black wind breaker occasionally on windy days. Have a look at some pics:

- Daly with a full-zip windbreaker with contrast zips from the 2012 line.

- Showing off his Method 001 putter with 2012 Edition Lunar Controls in Cyber colorway

- Matching red/black pants with the Lunar Control

Filed Under: Apparel, Footwear, Footwear & Apparel, Lunar Control, METHOD Putter, Rain Gear

Tiger Woods Collection at Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship

January 28, 2012 By 1 Comment
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The public got its first look at the new and improved Tiger Woods Collection when Tiger himself teed it up at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. As I briefly covered the new collection back in October, I can tell you that the TW Collection is so much more advanced from a technology standpoint than previous collections. It may very well be the lightest and most breathable collection of any golf apparel invented.

Here’s a look at what TW wore Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Thursday: Ultra Light Polo – Gym Green. The Ultra-Light Polo weighs a mere 4.7 oz with a self fabric collar and a snap placket. The swoosh is a decal to further reduce the weight of using embroidery.

Friday: Speed Stripe Polo – White. At 4.1 oz, this shirt has a cool gradient look down the middle.

Saturday: Gradient Stripe Polo – Black. At 5.3 oz, this polo has stylish contrasts of grey with a subtle red stripe.

Check back for Sunday’s Red shirt. I think TW will wear the TW Jacquard Polo in Action Red.

UPDATE:

Sunday: Speed Stripe Polo – Red. Well, TW didn’t pull through for the victory on Sunday, but it was a great improvement and a positive sign for what’s to come this season.  Have a look at Tiger’s Sunday kit. Let’s hope we see him in the final pairing more this year.

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Product Review: Nike Golf Belts

January 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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The 2012 PGA Merchandise Show is less than a week away, and the eyes of the golf world will be on Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Convention Center to see what new products the golf equipment, footwear, apparel and accessory industries have to offer for 2012. Last year I had the good fortune to spend some time in the Spirit Leatherworks booth, the official licensing partner for Nike Golf and Tiger Woods accessory collections. Nicole Leatherbury from Spirit gave me a tour of their booth, and left me with two belt samples, and mailed me two more after the show. I’ve worn these Nike Golf belts faithfully all year, and here I share with you what I think of them.

LASER ICON RED ENAMEL BUCKLE WITH BLACK BELT
When Nicole first showed me this belt, I wasn’t quite sure it was for me. I’m more of a conservative accessory guy — black and brown belts are the norm for me — and the bold red swoosh on the buckle seemed a little flashy. But after I wore it a few times, I really started to like this belt. The 1.25″ soft Nappa black leather belt has some really cool design details — the red stitching and golf ball dimple pattern are great accents, and the buckle has tiny nike shoes molded into the back that hold the post and belt attachment clip. The belt is very sturdy, comfortable, and obviously very stylish. This progressive belt design has made this conservative belt guy a convert.

SIGNATURE SWOOSH WHITE BELT
This belt also challenged my conservative style — I don’t consider myself young or hip enough to be wearing a white belt. Again, after wearing this belt a few times, I changed my mind about white belts. The 1.5″ white belt is sturdy and comfortable, and the swoosh design cut out of the brushed metal makes for a very stylish design. Several Nike athletes can be seen wearing this classic Nike belt design on tour, as it complements a wide variety of apparel and footwear combinations. I may not be young and hip enough to be wearing this belt, but I like it so much I’m wearing it anyway.

PERFORATED REVERSIBLE BLACK/BROWN BELT
When a box arrived at my door from Spirit Leatherwear, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect after their initial selections for me at the PGA Show. But Nicole did a great job in selecting two belt designs for me that are just my style. The Perforated Reversible Black/Brown belt is an awesome design that gets much use with my wardrobe. The heavy-duty brushed metal swivel buckle makes switching from one color to the other a breeze (the buckle swivels at the base where it meets the belt). The 1.25″ soft, perforated Nappa leather belt is comfortable and breathes well on hot summer days — which we have plenty of here in Phoenix. This belt is also very durable, I’ve worn it several times a week for a year and it shows minimal signs of wear. All in all this is a great belt design that I wear often.

NIKE CASUAL BROWN BELT
The second belt that was in the box was the Nike Casual belt in brown with brass buckle and rivets. This casual belt looks great both on the course and off. The 1.5″ oil-tanned leather belt has brass rivets at the tab by the buckle and at the tip, and the tab has a debossed swoosh on it. The brass buckle has a small, tasteful swoosh on it, and the brass looks great with the brown leather (the belt also comes in black with brushed metal buckle and rivets). The leather belt is not as thick as the other three, so it’s a little more flexible than the others, but it’s plenty durable and has stood up to a year’s use with minimal signs of wear. This belt looks great with jeans as well as golf pants, and it will continue to be an integral accessory in my wardrobe.

I’m really impressed with the belts and accessories Spirit Leatherworks continues to produce for Nike Golf. They offer a wide variety of designs that range from formal to casual, and styles that will please both progressive and conservative tastes. I personally can’t wait to see what Spirit has come up with for 2012 that they will be unveiling at this year’s PGA Merchandise Show.

Editor’s note: The product reviewed above was supplied by the manufacturer to the reviewer/author free of charge for reviewing purposes only. The reviewer/author was not paid for this review, and the opinions expressed in the review are strictly those of the reviewer/author.

 

LASER ICON RED ENAMEL BUCKLE WITH BLACK BELT:


SIGNATURE SWOOSH WHITE BELT:


PERFORATED REVERSIBLE BLACK/BROWN BELT:


NIKE CASUAL BROWN BELT:


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Anthony Kim at the Humana Challenge

January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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AK is at the Humana Challenge In Partnership With The Clinton Foundation at his hometown of La Quinta, California this week, and it also marks the debut of his 2012 season. AK chose to wear the new UV Heather Stripe polo in Electric Green from the Spring 2012 Men’s Collection. He paired it with Flat Front Tech pant in black.

Usually donning white shoes and hat, AK went with black Lunar Controls and the black version of the Flat Bill hat.

View AK at the Humana Challenge here.

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Nike Golf Sport Apparel Collection Shakes Up Traditional Golf Style

January 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
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Nike Golf Shakes Up Traditional Golf Style with the Introduction of the Nike Golf Sport Apparel Collection

-For Spring 2012, Nike Golf enables athletes to show their true colors and play irreverent golf-

To complement Nike Golf’s industry-leading Tour Performance line of apparel, the Nike Golf Sport Collection delivers new style choices.  With bold and statement-making styles, Nike Golf’s Spring 2012 Sport Collection empowers athletes to show their true colors and express themselves both on and off the course through the passion of sport.

Nike Golf apparel exudes high energy, but the 2012 Sport Apparel collection goes further in delivering youthful styling to golfers who want an exuberant, expressive look.  The Sport Collection features new designs for polos, cover-ups, pants, shorts and headwear that represent a vibrant and irreverent passion for golf as a modern and athletic game for all ages and attitudes.

The Sport Collection features playable, technical golf apparel that integrates Dri-FIT and cotton-blend fabrication to keep golfers cool and comfortable.  The materials signal a return to the comfort in performance Dri-FIT blends for a more relaxed and casual attitude, but are still designed and styled to be authentic to golf.  Silhouettes in the Nike Sport Collection are trim and tidy.  With a slightly slimmer fit and cotton-blend fabrics, the Sport Collection styles are bold and stylish.

Color is the noise in the Nike Sport collection with an emphasis on Safety Orange, an iconic Nike staple, in both body colors and details.  Notable among the new releases is the Jersey Swoosh polo (MSRP $75.00) and the Sport Heather Pant (MSRP $110).  The Jersey Swoosh polo has a sleek-fitting cut, a variety of bold seasonal colors and Nike’s patented Dri-FIT technology.  The Sport Heather pant is a new slim-fit cut that uniquely blends classic fashion with modern details for golfers who want to look stylish while maximizing their performance on the course.

“Our Men’s and Women’s Sport Collections provide an exciting new apparel line with a different point of view towards the sport of golf,” said Doug Reed, Global Category Business Director, Nike Golf Apparel and Footwear. “This collection gives consumers an alternate way to enhance their ‘expression of golf attitude and style’ both on and off the golf course.  The Nike Golf Sport Collection gives the athlete a new look and feel for golf apparel that moves beyond the traditional boundaries of golf.”

Editor’s Note: The post above is from a press release from Nike Golf.

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2011 Nike Golf Holiday Gift Guide: Footwear, Apparel and Accessories Edition

December 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Christmas is less than a week away, and if you’re looking for a last minute gift idea for the golfer in your life, you’ve come to the right place. Nike Golf’s 2011 footwear, apparel and accessory lines have a variety of great gift ideas for the golfer on your gift list. Here are my top picks for Nike Golf holiday footwear, apparel and accessory gifts:

Lunar Control Shoes
This is definitely the “2011 Shoe of the Year” from Nike Golf. In addition to special colorways for collegiate golf teams and a special Manchester United and Inter Milan versions, they released limited edition versions for each of the 2011 men’s major golf championships. Read my review here.

 

 

N98 Polo
This is one of my favorite polos from the 2011 Fall Collection — I don’t own it yet but it’s definitely on my Christmas List.

 

 

 

N-Destrukt Outerwear (Rain Jacket and Pants)
This next generation of the Storm-FIT Elite rain gear is lightweight, 100% waterproof, breathable, and ultra-comfortable thanks to the 4-way stretch fabric.

 

 

 

Modern Tech Pant
This sleek and simple flat-front pant design is timeless and classic, and looks great with any of the polos from the 2011 Fall Collection.

 

 

 

Air Range WP Shoes
I own two pairs of this awesome athletic golf shoe — it has integrated traction (spikes molded into the sole), it’s lightweight, waterproof, and breathable, making it great for warm weather play. Read my review here.

 

 

 

Flat Bill Hat
Anthony Kim created a lot of buzz around this hat when he began wearing it in tournament play earlier this year. It’s now available at retail — I have the black and white versions.

 

 

 

Nike Golf Perforated Reversible Belt
This sturdy, fashionable belt features perforated nappa leather and a heavy-duty  brushed metal buckle. The belt rotates at the base of the buckle to switch between colors —I own the black/brown version and it also comes in white/black.

 

 

 

Zoom Bandon Shoes
This is the ultimate waterproof golf shoe, perfect for rainy rounds, and in my opinion it’s one of Nike Golf’s coolest shoe designs to date. Read my review here.

 

 

 

Tour Knit Cap
Keep your head warm during early morning or winter rounds with this cap that features the VR and 20XI logos on either side.

 

 

 

Dri-FIT ½-Zip Cover Up
This pullover is stylish and super-comfortable — I have the white/dark grey version and it looks great on the course.

 

 

 

Let us know which of the items above are on your wish list this holiday season. And if you haven’t seen it yet, check out our 2011Nike Golf Holiday Gift Guide: Equipment Edition.

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Tiger Woods Wins the Chevron World Challenge

December 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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“I hit two good putts.”

“It feels awesome, whatever it is.”

Tiger is relieved, Tiger is confident, Tiger is a winner…again, for the first time in over 2 years. After trailing Zach Johnson by 1-shot after 54 holes, they battled neck and neck coming down the wire, to have Tiger birdie 17 and 18 to win by 1 shot.

Since his last win at the 2009 Australian Master, Tiger has had 8 Top 10s and 0 wins. At this same event last year, Tiger finished 2nd to Graeme McDowell in a playoff, after hitting 2 clutch shots on 18. This year, Tiger his another great shot on 18. But this time, Zach Johnson missed his birdie putt and Tiger made his.

This was Tiger’s 4th win at this event and his win couldn’t have come at a better time. Personally, I think Tiger will win two majors next year. Seeing his emotion on 17 and 18 was a thing of beauty. He’s back, folks.

TW sported a red polo, with a black vest over it and black trousers. He also wore the white version of the Nike Free-Inspired prototype shoe, which is non-traditional as he typically wears black shoes on Sunday.

With this win, Tiger moves to 20th in the World Golf Rankings

Fellow Nike Golf athlete, Paul Casey, finished 3rd.

Check out the full leaderboard here >>

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My Favorite Nike Goods of 2011

November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Well December is almost here and this marks the near-end of 2011. We’ve seen so many new products come from Nike this year and here are my favorites. Have a look and let me know what yours are.

Nike Storm-FIT Elite Full-Zip Jacket: I got this jacket in the summer and didn’t get a chance to wear it until it cooled down a bit. One rainy day in New York City, I was caught without an umbrella and only had this jacket on. While I only had a few blocks to walk, this jacket immediately passed every test I had. Most rain jackets claim to be the perfect blend of being waterproof and breathable. Unfortunately, they rarely possess these traits. I’m telling you, this jacket has those features and is extremely breathable. This is not only one of the best Nike purchases I made this year, but it is also one of the best purchases I made of anything I bought this year.

Nike Golf Lunar Control: Waterproof, lightweight, and stylish, these shoes provided great traction during a wet season in the Northeast.

Nike Vr Pro Combo Irons: I made the upgrade to the Vr Pro Combos from my original Pro Combos this year and have been hitting the ball so solid with the new irons. Plus they just look great and are extremely workable.

Nike Flat Bill Hat: Nike made an awesome decision to make a stylish flat brim hat. This year we saw AK wear it on tour and it has really grown among the Nike Golf fan community. Get this hat for a unique and stylish look on course.

Nike Air Range WP: Nike entered the street shoe market this year and has made a breathable, style, and waterproof shoe. This is a great shoe for warm weather and dry conditions, plus it looks awesome with both shorts and long pants. Also available in three colorways – all awesome.

Filed Under: Air Range, Apparel, Footwear, Footwear & Apparel, Irons, Lunar Control, NGN Staff Picks, Rain Gear, Storm-Fit Elite Jacket, VR Pro Combo Irons