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 Minizoo golf bag covers Credit a burst of wind for helping shape an idea in the mind of Culver City resident P. Alexander Roberts II that has resulted in a series of novel golf bag covers. Roberts, who has caddied for more than 10 years at elite country clubs in Southern California and the Philadelphia area, was caddying for a couple of players a few years ago. “I set my guys’ bags on the edge of the green and the wind kicked up and knocked one over on its side,” he said. “I thought it looked like a dog with its paws sticking up.” Roberts has turned that image into MiniZoo, a golf bag cover in the shape of an animal that can fit over any kind of golf bag. “I’ve been staring at people’s bags for so many years that I know how manufacturers use straps as well as all the different dimensions and sizes of bags,” Roberts said. “So, this is a universal cover that fits nice and snug on any golf bag and allows easy access to every pocket.” The first bags Roberts sold in 2008 were cats and dogs but now 10 animals are available, including gorillas, tigers, sharks and monkeys. And while kids are the obvious audience for a soft, fuzzy and adorable looking golf bag cover, “a huge portion of my sales have been to adults,” Roberts said. “They’re really catching on.” While the covers are available in select retail stores and pro shops, the easiest way to get information on them is by visiting minizoogolf.com.  Tour Striker training clubs Few golf training aids have made a bigger splash as quickly as Tour Striker training clubs, which have been purchased by thousands of players since their national launch in May. Designed by PGA teaching professional Martin Chuck and endorsed by names as varied as Gary McCord and renowned instructor Rick Smith, the Tour Striker’s 7- and 8-irons and 56-degree wedge are unlike traditional golf clubs in that there is very little clubface below the sweet spot. That helps to create the kind of impact position professional golfers learn through long hours of practice: a downward strike with the shaft leaning forward. The Original Tour Striker is targeted at mid-to-high handicappers and those with slower swing speeds, while the Tour Striker Pro is for better players. There also is a Tour Striker for women and younger players, which is slightly shorter and features a graphite shaft. The clubs retail for $99.99 each. For more information, visit tourstriker.com.  Maxtop Ladybug Score Counter Cute, colorful, and fashionable, these ladybug look-alikes make it easy to keep track of your score. They record up to nine strokes — if you need that many — and a simple click resets the counter to zero at the start of every hole. The score-keeping insects clip on your glove, shirt, belt or hat and make a great gift. Available for $29 for a pack of four counters. For more information, visit fit39shop.com. |
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