If you have ever teed off on a seaside course, you know the feeling. The wind comes off the ocean, and it does not behave like inland wind. It is heavier. It shifts without warning. The ball does things you did not expect. The advice you read online often says “swing easy” or “take one … Read more
If you have ever played a round near the ocean, you know the wind can be a constant companion. The simple answer: coastal golf courses sit on land that heats up faster than the ocean. This temperature difference creates a daily onshore breeze. And because most links-style courses have few trees or buildings, that breeze … Read more
I’ve been through more umbrellas than I care to admit. Cheap ones that turned inside out on the first breezy hole. Compact ones that barely kept my bag dry. Fancy ones that looked great but snapped after a month. So when I came across the Gonex 62/68/72/80 Inch Golf Umbrella, Auto Open, Windproof, UV Protection, … Read more
I’ve been through more umbrellas than I care to count. The cheap ones explode in the first gust of wind. The expensive ones get left behind at a restaurant and never come back. So when I stumbled across the NINEMAX Golf Umbrella, a 68-inch beast for under $40 with a 4.5-star average from hundreds of … Read more
I’ve owned my fair share of cheap umbrellas that fold inside out the moment the wind picks up. So when I came across the ZDSSM Golf Umbrella, I was skeptical. But after weeks of using it in rain and wind, I can say this: if you’re hunting for a Golf Umbrella Windproof Large 62/68/72 Inch … Read more
When I first came across the Weatherman Premium Long Stick Windproof Large Umbrellas for Rain (Sage), I’ll admit I was skeptical. Another pricey umbrella claiming to solve the age-old problem of flipping inside out on a windy sidewalk? I’d been burned before. But after carrying this thing through weeks of commutes, storms, and everyday wear, … Read more
Yes, salt air damages golf umbrellas, and it does so faster than most people expect. But the damage isn’t the same on every umbrella. The real question is how much damage, how quickly, and what you can do about it. If you live near the coast or play a lot of coastal courses, this matters … Read more
You are standing on the 8th hole at a coastal links course. The breeze off the ocean was light when you teed off, but now a gust slams into your umbrella and flips the canopy inside out. The ribs bend. The fabric tears. You are left holding a useless stick in the rain. I have … Read more
A coastal round of golf treats you to ocean views and sea breezes, but it also exposes your umbrella to three enemies: salt, sand, and moisture. If you don’t clean it properly right away, that beautiful canopy and smooth mechanism can degrade fast. I’ve ruined a good umbrella before I learned the right steps. To … Read more
If you are searching for the name of a golfer who beat Stacy Lewis in an Arkansas high school match, you have run into a common misunderstanding. Stacy Lewis did not play high school golf in Arkansas. She grew up in Texas and played for The Woodlands High School. No one beat her in high … Read more