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Every golfer would love to drive the ball like Happy Gilmore.
But would you dress like him? Several brands took full advantage of Netflix's hit Happy Gilmore 2 to promote their wears. We all know Happy's not a guy for traditional golf attire. He's more likely to wear a hockey jersey than a polo.
But Adam Sandler has embraced the bold colors and loud patterns of Sunday Swagger, wearing its polos in press tours leading up to the movie. He actually wears the Jawbreaker polo ($90 here) in the movie. Believe it or not, some started calling him a fashion inspiration for Gen Z, labeling his look "Sandlercore" or "Madam Sandler" on TikTok last summer.
To celebrate Happy's return, Sunday Swagger has released the Gold-Jacket 3-Pack, a threesome of flamboyantly 'Happy' shirts for roughly $240. It features a nice mix of floral patterns and block colors.
Sandler's choice of sunglasses are equally colorful and cool, too. In the movie, he's rocking the BluBlocker Colorvision 88 with gray lenses. For the price, costing only $48, they're the best sunglasses dollar for dollar I've ever worn.
The frame was first introduced in 1988, so they're classically vintage. The rainbow above the nose bridge really catches people's attention. The signature gray lenses aren’t just for looks, either. They block 100% of blue light, enhance clarity and contrast and reduce glare, making them perfect for on and off the course.
We also reviewed a handful of other golf products this summer. Here's a look at a few:
Sun Day Red Osprey spikeless golf shoes
Since launching last year, Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods has continued to diversify its line of golf fashion and accessories. In July, Sun Day Red launched its first spikeless golf shoe, the Osprey, a style meant to be just as good on the greens as it is off the course.
Product features include an engineered foam package to provide comfort right out of the box. The omni-directional traction on the soul grips the grass even on wet days, but aren't so intrusive that they bother every day tasks, like walking the kids home from school or shopping with them afterwards. To be honest, they're so classy that I hesitate to wear them too often on the golf course. I want them to keep their new shoe shine as long as possible. “It’s really become my everyday shoe,” Tiger says. “It’s comfortable but still looks polished, and I love that I can wear it straight from the golf course to a meeting or a dinner.” Cost: $160
TRUE linkswear Vacay Slides with Swannies
One of life's greatest joys is taking OFF your golf shoes after a long hot day walking the course and slipping into something more comfortable. Nothing could be more comfy than the Vacay Slides, a TRUE linkswear collaboration with Swannies. When I first put them on, I thought I was floating. The footbed feels like you're walking on a trampoline. You're bouncing step after step thanks to a thick Wanderlux® Superfoam cushion. They're just as stylish with multiple looks and color schemes. Taking care of your feet is a high priority for golfers, and no slides do it better than these. Cost: $75 - JSD
Mileseey GenePro G1 Rangefinder
There are so many great rangefinders out there these days that it's hard to fathom a revolutionary unit coming from a successful kickstarter campaign. The Mileseey GenePro G1, however, is not just another rangefinder. It's a tech lover's dream, the first hybrid laser rangefinder to include GPS featuring a 2.13" AMOLED touchscreen and built-in maps of more than 43,000 golf courses.
Golfers who love grabbing a GPS layout of the hole they're playing on their phone or from a screen in the golf cart - but can't live without the exact yardage of shooting the pin - will love the flexibility and versatility of the GenePro.
Players can instantly view dynamic distances to the front, center and back of the green on the touchscreen to help them plan every shot and also track their performance. The rangefinder's Ball-to-Pin™ mode is perhaps its biggest selling point. This feature measures distances through obstacles or gives out yardages by measuring two different points. For example, let's say it's a cart-path-only day and you don't want to walk to your ball carrying three clubs. Simply shoot the pin, shoot your ball and the GenePro G1 will reveal the distance to the pin from your ball. That's some serious pythagorean theorem math right there.
Another new feature I like is Pin Pointer. By simply touching the Pin Point icon on the screen, an arrow will pop up pointing you toward the direction of the flag, even if you can't see it hidden behind trees, rocks or a ridge.
The GenePro G1 provides accuracy within plus or minus half a yard at distances up to 1,300 yards. Tournament players can turn off the slope function to be compliant to the rules. The SmartSlope™ technology measures environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and altitude to provide the best distance advice for how long the shot will play. Because the product is still in kickstarter mode, it can be had for $419-$499 on its website.
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