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The 2012 Spring/Summer Collection from Galvin Green combines advanced materials and innovative design in a holistic approach that takes the “Multi-Layer Concept” to an entirely new level. Their focus is on optimising the way in which the various layers work together to provide the highest quality protection and performance. Function, comfort and mix-and-match options are…

NIKE golf clothing have registered their own tartan in tribute to golf’s Scottish roots. Some of the Nike’s Top players will turn out in the official plaid – woven at Lochcarron of Scotland in Selkirk – ahead of the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles. The Nike Golf Dark plaid has distinctive red stripes over grey,…

Javier Ballesteros, the son of late golfing great Seve, finished joint 14th in his first professional tournament at the same event where his father started out in 1974. The young amateur ended the Peugeot Alps de Barcelona tournament at Sant Cugat on four under par, 12 behind winner and Spanish compatriot Pablo Larrazabal who looked…

In addition to their portfolio of innovations like HeatGear and Charged Cotton, Under Armour introduces a new exciting apparel technology for you to beat the heat – Coldblack. So how exactly does the Coldblack technology work? Invented by Swiss material specialist Schoeller, the fabric is designed to reduce heat build-up and reflect the sun’s rays….

The Masters 2012 brought drama and excitement right until the very end but more importantly what did the golfing greats wear on the fairways? The latest styles from the most popular brands were in full view. World number two Rory McIlroy showcased Oakley’s ever evolving golf collection. Spaniard Sergio Garcia, nicknamed “El Nino”, kept his…

Function18 are proud to announce the sponsorship of disabled golfer and England Disabled Golf Team member Andy Gardiner. Function18 will be Andy’s golf clothing sponsor for the 2012 season. Nine years ago Andy suffered a horrific accident that had a massive impact on his life, leaving him in a wheelchair.  Further complications led to Andy having…

Nike’s Tiger Woods turned his thoughts to trying to win a fifth Masters title after claiming his first PGA Tour title since September 2009 at Bay Hill. The former world number one headed towards the first major of the year with a five-shot victory over Graeme McDowell at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. “I’m excited about…

Lacoste sponsored Julien Quesne produced the round of his life on the final day of the Open de Andalucía Costa del Sol and with it walked away with the €166,660 winner’s prize. The 31 year old Frenchman, who graduated from last season’s Challenge Tour, had never before bagged more than the €22,464 he took home…

A week after Rory McIlroy went to world number one by capturing the Honda Classic, Justin Rose leapt from 22nd to seventh with his one-stroke victory over the left handed Bubba Watson at the Cadillac Championship – the second of this season’s world championships. It was the 31-year-old’s fourth success on the PGA Tour, putting…

The golf course tartan trend has hit the course at the WGC Cadillac Championship. Darren Clarke, one of the world’s most well-known golfers, took to the Blue Monster at Doral yesterday wearing a pair of bold grey, white and yellow tartan trousers. Chubby Chandler, Clarke’s manager tweeted, “Never thought I’d see the day !!! @DarrenClarke60. Is wearing…