A couple of nice deals at Budget Golf: $39.96 for a Nike Golf Mens SQ MachSpeed Fairway Wood (currently only the #5 19-degree regular flex RH model is still available), and $34.96 for Nike Golf’s 1972 Plaid Shorts (still several sizes and colors available). Click the links and check out the deals!

MEN’S SQ MACHSPEED FAIRWAY WOOD FOR $39.96 AT BUDGET GOLF >>

MEN’S 1972 PLAID SHORTS FOR $34.96 AT BUDGET GOLF >>

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Hey all, Happy Mother’s Day to everyone – hope you all did something nice for the moms in your lives. And for our mom readers, we hope you enjoyed your day!

Here’s a look at some of the new women’s apparel from the Tour Performance, Sport, and Tour Premium apparel collections. Treat yourself to some new golf threads!

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This year Nike Golf introduced the Tour Premium apparel line in their new apparel structure along with the Sport, Tour Performance and the Tiger Woods Collection. To me, the Tour Premium line is an evolution of the Tiger Woods Platinum collection which had a cult following. The line, which includes both men’s and women’s wear, incorporates modern cuts with performance fabrics. The real distinguishing quality is in its craftsmanship and tailoring. The men’s apparel, for example, is slimmer and more form fitting, using blacks and grays but pops of bright colors like Spark – a bright yellow/green color. The women’s apparel is very fashionable and like nothing I’ve seen on a golf course.

The collection is driven towards the needs of the fashion conscious, and certainly the addition of Tour Premium apparel to your collection will enable you to look your best on the course. I see it as a great option to have for an on-course business meeting, or at one of the nicer clubs I’ve played. Those who are sartorially inclined in their everyday wear will see this as an extension of their wardrobe.

Here is an example of Charl Schwartzel in the Stripe Polo at the Maybank Malaysian Open. A perfect example of how to wear it.

Some of my favorite Tour Premium men’s pieces include:

Stripe Polo:

Engineered Stripe Polo:

Embossed Textured Polo:

Jersey Polo:

Have a look at the Gallery to see more pictures. Photo Credit: GCpickers.com where you get 10% off for using code #GCPickers during check out.

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Hey all, The Players Championship is often referred to the fifth major and so I thought I would put together a short lookbook of recommended apparel combinations. The Players logo is blue and yellow but because it was spring I thought I would incorporate different shades of blue. You’ll notice I also used two mono-color combinations because I think it just gives a slimmer silhouette. I also wanted to incorporate apparel from the different collections (Tour Collection + TW, Sport Collection, and Tour Premium).

Have a look and let me know which four you would pick for your scripting.

Just wanted to give an update on the release date of the TW13 formerly known as the TW Free-Inspired Prototype Golf Shoes.

June 8 is the official release date. Are you getting a pair?

Personally speaking, I am really looking forward to getting the TW Free Golf Shoes on my feet for the summer. Here, the folks at GPPGolf.com have posted a first look video to go through some of the features. Looks like they will still launch officially on June 1, 2012 in limited quantities in both the white and black colorways.

It doesn’t get better than this. Less than $30 for a pair of awesome golf shoes? Get them while they last!

See the deal here

There is something to be said about Nike’s relentless pursuit of innovation and performance, and there is no greater accomplishment than what the company did with its new Tiger Woods Collection, under the Tour Performance apparel line.

According to the company, the new apparel focuses on moisture management, cooling, and stretch technologies, and the line provides exceptional Lightweight Performance for golf athletes. But the new TW Dri-Fit Ultra Light pant goes well beyond consumer expectations. Nike Golf has truly set a new benchmark when it comes to performance golf pants with the TW Dri-Fit Ultra Light.

Last week, I was able to get a pair from Golf Coast Pickers who offer the pants for 10% off using the #GCpickers code at check out. Here’s my review of the pants:

Initial impression:

When I opened the package I thought there was no way that a pair of pants could be that light. Made of 95% lightweight polyester and 5% spandex, the pants, well, look like a pair of pants – but have the weight and feel of lightweight tennis shorts. The dark gray color was very versatile, and the screen print swoosh patch on the left thigh was a new styling feature that immediate caught my eye. The notched bottom hem is also very subtle, so as not to look like a pair of bell bottoms. The unwrapping was a great experience and I was ready to test.

Fit:

Nike Golf pants now come with a tag (see pic in gallery) to indicate whether the pants are standard fit, like the TW Ultra Light, or slim fit, like the Modern Tech Pant. At first, I was hoping that the TW Ultra Light would be a slim fit but when trying them on, they were actually very tailored. The only difference is that there is a little more room in the leg from the knee down to the ankle in the standard fit. In the thigh area, the cut and tailoring in the two models are virtually the same.

The pants provide a level of comfort that no other athletic pant has every provided me. The material is actually a four-way stretch Dri-fit material that really makes it impossible to snag, grab, and not move with you. The range of motion it allows is unparalleled.

Style:

New features to the Tiger Woods Collection pants include a new grip in the inside waist band in order to keep your shirt tucked in. It consists of small rubber dots to decrease weight but provide the same grip capabilities. Also, the button is now a snap close and presumably this too reduces weight. It is important to get the size right, because you do not want this snap to come undone during your swing. The v-notch hem is a very good improvement because the notch overlaps itself so its provides a nice lay down effect over your shoes but not so much that it looks like you’re a disco dancer from the 70s (no offense Rory). I like the way the swoosh is on the left thigh to proudly display the brand insignia. The back pockets are plain which is a welcomed change from last year’s Hyperlite pants that had contrast pockets.

Performance:

While I have only worn the pants walking around and hitting some balls outside, I can say that these are a great walking pant for warm temperatures. The stretchiness of the pants makes it feel like you’re not weighed down or uncomfortable, and gives you that athletic feel. While the pants are not water resistant, they do dry easily. I got the bottom wet to test it out, and while it did get wet like any other pant, it dried relatively quickly.

The pants do look great with shoes, as I have demonstrated with my Lunar Control in the gallery. The all white Zoom Trophy I have looks great too with the gray pants, so I would recommend these with a classic performance shoe.

Conclusion:

At its price point (MSRP $125.00), the TW Dri-Fit Ultra Light pant is the most technologically advanced pant in the Nike Golf lineup. But if you are looking for a performance pant, a pant you want to wear when you are in the competitive mindset, then these are for you. Alternatively, they are just great for a spring day when you want to look stylish on the course. I recommend these pants, and hope you will enjoy them as much as I did.

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Pictures taken by Golf Coast Pickers GCPickers.com page  and myself.

Editor’s note: The reviewer/author was not paid for this review, and the opinions expressed in the review are strictly those of the reviewer/author.

Just wanted to share with everyone the flash sale at Budget Golf on Nike Golf shoes. There are a ton of styles on sale for men, women, and kids so have a look!

Click here to see the deals.

Click here to view Round 1 pics.

Round 2:

Francesco Molinari
Kevin Chappell
Tiger Woods
Ross Fisher
Charl Schwartzel
Stewart Cink
Paul Casey
Lucas Glover
Simon Dyson

Round 3:

Francesco Molinari
Kevin Chappell
Tiger Woods
Ross Fisher
Charl Schwartzel
Stewart Cink

Round 4:

Francesco Molinari
Kevin Chappell
Tiger Woods
Ross Fisher
Charl Schwartzel
Stewart Cink