Tag: Payne Stewart

  • 7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Procrastinators

    If you are anything like me, you tend to wait to the last minute for everything. Father’s Day is almost here once again, and if you haven’t thought of any father’s day gifts yet, here are a few ideas. Now hurry! There’s no time to lose!

    Bushnell Phantom 3 Slope GPS

    The Phantom 3 builds off the success of the previous generation by introducing new features to go with all the beloved features of the Phantom 2, including the BITE magnetic mount, “GreenView” with moveable pin placement, and more than 38,000 preloaded courses. The features include:

    • NEW Patented Slope Compensated Distances
    • NEW Touchscreen with Intuitive UI
    • NEW Auto Course & Hole Recognition
    • NEW Auto-Prompt Score Entry
    • NEW Round Timer & Odometer
    • Front, Center, Back Distances
    • Up to 6 Hazards per Hole
    • GreenView with Moveable Pin Placement
    • Shot Distance Calculator
    • 38,000+ Preloaded Courses
    • Integrated BITE Magnetic Cart Mount
    • 14+ Hour Battery Life
    • Bushnell Golf Mobile App Included

    Offered in four colors (Red, White & Blue, Neon Green, Orange and Black), the Phantom 3 Slope will be available at Bushnell Golf and retailers nationwide beginning in June and will retail for $149.99.

    Foresight QuadMAX

    Foresight’s GCQuad launch monitor set the standard for camera-based launch monitors and continues to prove itself with extensive use on the professional tours. The new QuadMAX, built on the same advanced four-camera photometric data capture technology, packs even more features into a compact, ruggedized form factor. At $20,000 it’s not likely to be an impulse purchase for most people, but if you want the best, sell one of your kidneys or tap into the kids’ college fund and get the Foresight QuadMAX. Go to https://www.foresightsports.com/ for more info.

    Club Champion – Free Fittings!

    Club Champion, the world’s leading custom golf club fitter, is celebrating dads by offering FREE custom club fittings (with a club purchase) from June 13-17!

    Whether Dad is an avid golfer or a casual player, it’s time for a visit to Club Champion! Why spend $600 plus on a driver if it isn’t fitted for your swing? Maximize your return on investment by getting fitted by some of the best brand-agnostic fitters in golf. In addition to the free fitting offer, Club Champion is also offering 20% bonus cards on any gift cards purchased now through June 16, 2024. Terms apply. Gift cards can be purchased online at clubchampion.com.

    Payne Stewart Collection

    If you were born in the 90s and beyond, there’s a good chance you don’t know who Payne Stewart is. However, any golfer born in the 70s and 80s (like your dad) will know the name. Stewart was one of my favorite golfers ever, and his untimely death in 1999 rocked the golf world. Visitors to Pinehurst Resort cannot miss the statue erected in his honor, depicting the iconic fist-pumping scene of his 1999 US Open victory with a clutch par putt on the 72nd hole to beat a young Phil Mickelson. Payne Stewart holds a special place in my heart as a player and a gentleman, and I’ll always cherish our brief interaction in 1998 at TPC Sawgrass.

    The 25th anniversary of Payne Stewart’s unforgettable victory at the 1999 U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort will be commemorated this week when Pinehurst No. 2 course again plays host to our national championship. Stewart’s fashion made him one of the most identifiable players on the PGA Tour and, fittingly, his legacy will again take center stage with the official launch of the Payne Stewart Collection.

    The men’s luxury clothing line will honor the indelible style and grace of one of the game’s most revered figures, whose life was tragically cut short in a plane crash four months after his dramatic victory at Pinehurst. Dubbed the “All-Time Best Dressed Golfer,” Stewart’s influence went beyond his sporting achievements. His personality, charisma, and class left an enduring mark on the world of golf and fashion, now immortalized in a selection of clothing and accessories that capture his iconic look. For more info, go to https://paynestewartcollection.com/



    STNKY Laundry Bags

    If you’ve ever been on a golf trip, you’ve probably had to scramble around to find a way to bring your dirty laundry back without making your suitcase stink. STNKY Bags are the solution for sorting, carrying, washing, and drying everything that gets dirty or sweaty during your travels. They effectively lock in germs, moisture, and odors. Plus, the built-in wash net offers easy no-touch washing, making post-travel laundry a breeze.

    • Put dirty clothes in the STNKY Bag by opening the bottom zipper.
    • Turn the bag inside out and it becomes a wash bag.
    • Pack the bag with dirty clothes in your luggage, then throw it directly into the washer and dryer when you return home. 
    • When it’s laundry time, you never have to touch dirty clothes again!

    STNKY laundry bags are conveniently available on Amazon, so while you’re grabbing other must-haves for your excursion, STNKY is the travel companion you don’t want to leave behind. The STNKY Pro ($30 standard/$37.50 large) is available in five colors.

    TRUE FS-Tour Golf Shoes

    Throw out your dad’s old wingtips, it’s time to modernize his golf shoes! True Linkswear has a classic looking shoe called the FS-Tour with “fly under the radar” styling yet is loaded with modern tech and comfort. They are as appropriate for a backyard BBQ or casual Fridays at the office as they are on the golf course. Check them out at https://truelinkswear.com/

    Features

    • Two-year Waterproof Guarantee (TRUE PNWProof bootie construction)
    • Top Grain Nappa Leather Wing Tip Upper
    • WANDERLUX Ultra Plush Insole for cushioned, comfortable ride
    • Microsuede Insert Topper providing a soft on-foot feel
    • Classic, Wax Coated Laces
    • Versatile FS Tread, ready for a night out and the course
    • Metal Tour Logo Accents

    “With the FS-Tour we wanted to offer a timeless look with hidden performance detailing to create a new staple for your wardrobe, on or off the golf course,” said TRUE Footwear Designer, Jeremy Santana. “Versatility has become a trademark of our brand and the FS-Tour brings all-day style, function and performance to a new level.”

    Stretch Zone

    Is stretching the new wellness trend? If you want to improve your game and gain yardage, Stretch Zone could be the answer! Stretch Zone, the leader in practitioner-assisted stretch therapy, is experiencing a huge spike – especially with golfers! Help unlock your golf potential by enhancing flexibility, prevent injuries, and improve performance. Stretch Zone’s tailored stretches increase range of motion, boost circulation, and speed up recovery, ensuring you’re always at the top of your game. With locations nationwide, getting started is easy. Swing better, play longer, and stay injury-free. Go to https://www.stretchzone.com/ for more info.

    Hurry!

    Father’s Day is almost here, but there’s still time for one of these Father’s Day gift ideas to make his day! Hope everyone has a great week and enjoy the 124th US Open Championship at Pinehurst Resort!

  • Remembering Payne Stewart

    payne_stewart_299x406Last week, Kenny Perry was given the Payne Stewart award for his contributions to the game on golf. “We can’t imagine a more deserving recipient than Kenny Perry,” Tour commissioner Tim Finchem said in a statement. Perry donates 5% of his tournament winnings to a scholarship fund at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. In 1995, Kenny Perry also bought 142 acres of land and borrowed more than $2.5 million to design and build the only public course in his hometown of Franklin, Kentucky. In reaction to receiving the award, regarded as one of the game’s greatest honors, Perry said “There is no greater honor for a professional golfer than to receive the Payne Stewart Award. Payne personified all the virtues the game of golf can teach us so being recognized as a person who is worthy of an award created in his memory is incredibly humbling. This award is and will always be one of my greatest accomplishments.” The award is given to a player who shows respect for the traditions of the game, commitment to uphold the game’s heritage of charitable support and professional and meticulous presentation of himself and the sport through his dress and conduct.

    William Payne Stewart certainly embodied the qualities that his award is given for. Stewart always presented himself in a professional and classy way. He made it a point to treat people with respect and kindness, and was always a hugely popular player and personality because of it. Payne had a great attitude about his career, which went far beyond playing golf for a living. Payne donated his time to the fans and charities in his community and at numerous tour venues all over the world. He was an ideal ambassador of the game, and his trademark attire was a tribute to the grand history and traditions of golf.

    When Payne Stewart walked to the first tee in the 1982 Georgia Pacific Atlanta Classic, his playing partner Lee Trevino did a double-take. Stewart, for the first time in PGA Tour competition, was wearing plus-fours with a Tam O’Shanter hat and matching argyle knee socks. Always the comedian Trevino said, “I thought you were going to a golf tournament, not a kindergarten fashion show.” Trevino later recognized this as a savvy and brilliant marketing ploy, and Stewart became famous for his tournament fashion. His classic flowing golf swing was also throwback to the golden age of golf, but his tenacious and dogged perseverance was second to none in the modern era.

    Anyone who played against Payne Stewart was in for a hell of a fight, and he showed his class both in victory and defeat. During the 1999 Ryder Cup, Payne Stewart and Colin Montgomerie came to the final hole of their match all square. The Ryder Cup had already been secured by the Justin Leonard bomb against Jose Maria Olazabal and Stewart, having already witnessed unruly American fans taunting Montgomerie all day, conceded a 20 foot birdie putt on 18 to give Montgomerie a one up win. That same year at the US Open Payne Stewart sunk a 15 foot par putt on the final hole to defeat Phil Mickelson. As the two competitors came together on the green, he took Phil Mickelson’s face in his hands, looked him straight in the eyes and told him that what he was about to experience was much more important than what he had just lost. The next day, Amy Mickelson gave birth to their first child.

    My own personal experience with Payne Stewart will always be cherished. Working in the golf industry has afforded me some great opportunities for access to the game on a level many people never experience, and one of those opportunities came in the form of clubhouse passes to the 1998 Players Championship at the TPC Sawgrass. I went to the golf course early in the week to try and see some of the practice rounds, as this is sometimes the best way to get up close to the players because there are few spectators and the players are relaxed and not yet in tournament mode. Before heading out to walk the course in search of my favorite players, I went to the bar to grab a drink. I sat at the bar and ordered an orange juice. I remember it well, as I had just moved to Florida the previous fall and I was thrown by the addition of ice. I had never had OJ with ice before. On the television was the weather forecast for the week, and the gentleman beside me at the bar started up a conversation with me. We talked about the weather and sports highlights, and who the favorite was for the Players that week, among other things. I thought the guy looked familiar, but I couldn’t put my finger on it, so I just let it go. We were speaking for about 5 or 10 minutes when the bartender said, “Can I get you anything else Mr. Stewart?” Dressed in jeans, a t-shirt and a ball cap, Payne Stewart had been sitting next to me at a bar and I didn’t even recognize him. He could clearly see the surprise on my face, and proceeded to introduced himself. I responded by introducing myself and saying, “It’s a pleasure to meet you Mr. Stewart! I didn’t even recognize you without the knickers!” Ever the gentleman and joker, he said, “No problem, I get that all the time, and please, call me Payne.” As he stood up to make his way to the locker room we shook hands again and I wished him luck. He took a few steps towards the door and turned back to me, saying “It’s too bad you picked David Duval to win, ’cause I’m gonna kick his butt! ”

    17 months later, and only a month after that magical 1999 Ryder Cup, Payne Stewart was killed in a plane crash near Mina, South Dakota. I grieved his loss along with the rest of the golf community, and I thought back to the 10 minutes we spent together in Ponte Vedra Beach over OJs. I’ll never forget the smirk on his face as he boldly predicted he would beat my favorite player that week. As it turns out, He finished the week at -5 and beat David Duval by 4 shots. Rest in peace Payne, we all miss you.

    Payne Stewart
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