WRAPPING UP THE 2015 PGA MERCHANDISE SHOW

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DSC01961PGA Merchandise show sign DSFullSizeRender (1) Rory at Show DS                        The 2015 PGA Merchandise Show was held in Orlando Florida this past January, the Gog Blog attended for the 5th time. This story wraps up our coverage of the show, and the products we saw this year. Hopefully some of what you see in this story, you will find in your pro shop, golf store or your golf bag in 2015. Masters week and the outdoor golf season has arrived up north, enjoy. Now off to the first tee.

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BY: Rory Spears, Editor and Director of Content. Follow Rory on Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter @GogBlogGuy.

The PGA Merchandise Show brings out the product lines from all the major companies, and some companies that are listed under small business title.

One such company has created a a fine new line of wedges and a putter.

Renegar Golf creates products that will help you with your your short game. Wedges and putters. As Renegar says, “it’s the design,not the grind.”

The Renegar wedge line has created a lower-leading edge that gives the golfer more playability and more bounce on all shots-inside or outside the bunker. Renegar Wedges offer increased spin and forgiveness. The Renegar wedge line is the Rx14 Wedge, that comes in both silver and or a black finish. The RxF wedge and the D-Line Putter. For more information on the Renegar club line, call (855)-799-3343 or visit on line Renegargolf.com.

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Author Elisa Gaudet’s Series of Books, Two Good Rounds are both a fun and good read. Twogoodrounds.com

One of the great reads in the line of golf books these days, is Two Good Rounds by author Elisa Gaudet. The newest read in her book line is Two Good Rounds-Titans.

This book details many of the top people in business who have used golf to build a business empire, or have had the game get them to where they are today, which is a major place in the business world.

What’s next for Gaudet, we don’t know at this time. But if her next book is is as good as the past three books, I can’t wait to see what rounds out her foursome.

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No it’s not a high power sugar based energy drink. Find out more at Magicnutrition.com.

No it’s not the latest high-power energy drink that loaded up with sugar, so you get a quick buzz now, and come crashing down later after your round.

Magic Mind is a beverage that has a selection of South African plant Sceletium, that has a rich level of mesembrenone and it’s low in mesembrine. These products can cause mood enhancing effects. What this product is supposed to give you, is a better focus. It should help you improve your concentration and attention. Where it could help golfers is when it takes away the stress you feel and the tension that comes with stress. You should feel the effects within 20 minutes after taking Magic Mind. It will not give you the shakes and jitters. For more information magicnutrition.com or call (513)-739-6225.

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The redesigned TXT Golf Cart by EZ-GO. See textron.com

Is your club ready for new golf carts, do you live in a development where you could rive around in a golf cart all day instead of a car.

The TXT Golf Cart by EZ-GO has been redesigned for 2015, updating the look and improving other features on the cart.

Need a port to charge your phone while on the golf course, no problem. There are newly designed storage pockets, for wallets, camera’s and phones.

Cup Holders have been increased in size, and made to reduce spills. The bag storagearea has been designed to better handle bigger golf bags. The new seatback is 23% larger to make your ride more comfortable. Newer improved batteries should keep your cart from ever running out of power while your out on the back nine. For more information on EZ-Go carts see Textron.com. Both Cushman and Yamaha showed off new improvements to their cart lines at the show.

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Cheryl Pearson shows off the newest additions to the summer line of designer Catherine Wingate’s collection. See Catherinewingate.com

The new additions to the Catherine Wingate line, has the designer feeling it’s her best work yet. Ladies will love the look the Wingate Collection will give them on and off the golf course.

New in 2015, is the bright Citrus Serenade Collection. What the theme creates is a feeling of drinking lemonade on a warm summer day.

Colors include Pink, cream, black and a soft palette of toffee. The debut of Postcards from Paris should be a hit with the ladies. Find out more at Catherinewingate.com or call (480)-861-0425.

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New in the line of Golf Gloves from Zero Friction.

Cabretta by Zero Friction is a one size fits all glove, that molds right to your hand for a guaranteed feel and fit.

The compression fit technology not only gives your hand a solid fit, but allows you a feel to use your phone. The design is reinforced where most golf gloves wear out the quickest. Your ball marker and tee can remain attached to your glove, so you never walk to the tee box or the putting green without what you need. Cabretta is a glove that will breathe and keep your hand drier on those steamy days.

Zero Friction has created several designs in military colors, for those who like the colors our proud hero’s and veterans wear while defending our country. For more information on Zero Friction and their line of gloves and other products see ZeroFriction.com.

I hope you have enjoyed our reviews of multiple products from this years PGA Merchandise Show, from clubs to other products the industry is working hard to make your golf experience better each and every season. Now go add some new golf products and hit the links, the golf season even up North here has arrived.

The Gog Blog plans on attending the show again in 2016, to bring you more product reviews and what’s new and improved in the golf world. Go Shop and Go Play.

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About Rory Spears

Rory spent over 8 years growing up working at Rob Roy Golf Club in Prospect Hts.IL, then two years at Chevy Chase in Wheeling. He has covered golf in Chicago since 1986. Rory was one of the initial members of WSCR all-sports radio Chicago and covered golf there for 5 seasons, before moving on to work for ESPN/Sportsticker and ESPN Radio. In addition to hosting Golfers on Golf Radio on WCPT AM820 Chicago, he writes for both the Chicago District (CDGA) Magazine, and formerly Chicagoland Golf. Rory has played over 525 courses in 39 states, and rates golf courses. He does golf course management and communications consulting, within the golf industry.