The Giving Tee

Dogleg Right

Never let someone play another round without his or her best friend. A CuddleClone Head Cover faithfully replicates any dog or cat in plush, precise detail. Just upload up to six photos of the pet, its name, eye colors (because some differ) and any special details. The process takes 2.5 months—similar to average canine and feline gestations. Even though the gift won’t arrive this Christmas, this one-of-a-kind companion is worth waiting for. $199; cuddleclones.com

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Worth Its Weight

Know someone whose putting needs to improve? John Ambrose can help. Applying his vast knowledge of physics to golf, the Ohio-based commercial pilot and golf instructor invented the perimeter-weighted L2 MOI MAXX putter that earned a Best New Product award at the 2016 PGA Merchandise Show. What makes it different? Start with the size. The average putter has a head weighing 360 grams (12.70 oz.) and measures five inches from head to toe, with a sweet spot of less than one inch. In comparison, the L2 MOI MAXX weighs 620 grams (21.87 oz.) with a width of 6.25 inches and a 3.5-inch sweet spot. This results in the L2 having the highest Moment of Inertia (MOI)—as well as the greatest stability and forgiveness—of any putter currently on the market. To promote easy alignment, the putter even stands up on its own, sports parallel marks framing the track line to the cup and a sole design that supports better body alignment. To eliminate yips, dominant-hand and other issues on the greens, the L2 promotes a “rhythmic” pendulum-like tempo by engaging your big muscles. Order the L2 MOI MAXX online with a full money-back guarantee. $169-$195; L2putters.com

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The Greensbelt

What golfer doesn’t enjoy seeing their ball on the green? But what golfer enjoys rooting through their pockets for items to fix a pitch mark and denote their ball? KenRick Golf belts solve the problem with style. They come with a sleek divot repair tool and ball marker built into the end tip that easily slides in and out. Surcingle styles run $49; leather models are $95; and a crocodile-embossed version costs $110; kenrickgolf.com

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Getting Chippy

Every year, Vegas Golf-The Game ups the ante on on-course fun. The basic game involves positive (e.g. birdie), negative (e.g. ball in water) and “wild card” poker chips that players “earn” during a round. Before the first hole, the players determine the value of the chips (e.g. $1 each), and at the end of the round, you owe each player that amount for every negative chip in your possession. They, in turn, pay you for the positives. There’s only one of each chip, however, so you can’t stockpile birdies. Vegas Golf-The Game has evolved in four years from a 10-chip set to an “All In” Package containing 24 chips, instructions and a dual-compartment tee bag. The numerous variations run $20-$40; vegasgolfthegame.com

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This article appears in the Winter 2016 issue of Colorado AvidGolfer. Subscribe today!

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