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Sun Mountain Introduces Two-for-One Reversible Jacket

December 5, 2022 by Steve

Following the successful launch of the Granite Jacket and Vest, Sun Mountain is adding a reversible option in both styles. Granite II Reversible Jacket and Vest are more than just another puffy. Granite uses 37.5® insulation which retains body heat while preventing moisture build-up and overheating — making it perfect for chilly days on and off the course. The reversible styles offer two distinct looks with a diamond, quilted pattern on one side and smooth finish on the other. Granite II Reversible Jacket and Vest are available now with a retail price of $219.99 and $179.99. For the retailer nearest you, visit www.sunmountain.com or call 800-227-9224.

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The Granite collection is windproof and water resistant with 37.5 insulation, a patented technology that works to maintain an ideal core temperature. The sixty-gram insulation retains body heat, while active particles embedded in the insulation accelerate vapor movement to prevent overheating and moisture build-up. Further, 37.5 technology resists odors and is permanent and never washes out or gets tired.

Granite II Reversible Jacket and Vest offer a chest pocket and hand warmer pockets (accessible in both directions of the reversible styles), a zip-through collar with chin-guard, a shock cord at the waist, and are packable (fitting into the chest pocket for easy storage).

Granite II Reversible Jacket is available in Sage-Black, Steel-Pacific, Mirage-Platinum, and Black-Fiery Red with a retail price of $219.99. Granite II Reversible Vest is available Pacific-Steel, Platinum-Mirage, Fiery Red-Navy, and Black-Platinum with a retail price of $179.99.

Sun Mountain is also using 37.5 insulation in the Men’s and Women’s Colter II Jacket and Vest, Women’s AT Hybrid Jacket and Vest, and the Men’s Trapper Jacket.

Filed Under: Golf Products Tagged With: Puffy Golf Jacket, Reversible Puffy Jacket, Reversible Puffy Vest

New Golf Bag Collection Merges Classic Looks with Modern Features

October 21, 2022 by Steve

The new Mid-Stripe Stand Bag and collection of matching accessories from Sun Mountain is like a window back in time perfectly merged with modern features. Mid-Stripe offers the classic looks of a vinyl golf bag paired with modern conveniences like a bag top with a built-in handle and dual shoulder straps. Mid-Stripe is available as a single or dual strap stand bag and offers matching accessories such as the Boston Bag weekend bag, alignment stick cover, golf towel, wooden tees, and more to come. Mid-Stripe Stand Bag comes in variety of awesome color combinations, each with the distinctive Mid-Stripe design. Mid-Stripe golf bags retails at $369.99. For the retailer nearest you, visit www.sunmountain.com or call 800-227-9224.

Mid-Stripe Stand Bag is a classic vinyl golf bag manufactured with modern style. Sun Mountain combined the tradition of vinyl with the features the company is known for such as a bag top with a built-in handle; durable, easy-to-operate leg system; and ample pockets, including a double velour-lined valuables pocket.

Sun Mountain’s Director of Design, Seth Enes said, “The Mid-Stripe is a fresh lifestyle collection with a twist from the past. It’s a throwback to 1981 when the Sun Mountain Sports brand was created. And it fits into the trend of a more casual-style on the golf course with a sporty look.”

Mid-Stripe Stand Bag offers seven pockets including a full-length apparel pocket, two velour-lined valuables pockets, and a beverage pouch. All pockets feature Vislon® zippers throughout for ease of use and durability. The shoulder straps offer quick-release buckles so can switch from a dual strap to a single strap easily. Mid-Stripe golf bags come with matching Mid-Stripe wooden tees and a chrome plate, that the company will customize with your initials.

Beyond the single strap and dual strap Mid-Stripe Stand Bag, additional items in the Mid-Stripe Collection include the Mid-Stripe Boston Bag. The Boston Bag will carry what you need if you’re heading to the course, the gym, or an overnight trip. The side pocket on the Boston Bag is large enough for a mobile phone, wallet, or keys. The two larger pockets offer room for a change or two of clothes and a pair of shoes. The shoe pocket is even reinforced to protect against crushing. Boston Bag is available in the same array of colors as the golf bags and retails at $249.99.

Additional matching accessories include Mid-Stripe alignment stick covers, golf towel, and wooden tees.

Filed Under: Golf Products

Lightweight Golf Cart Bags

June 20, 2022 by Steve

Sun Mountain’s Maverick men’s lightweight golf cart bag and Stellar women’s lightweight golf cart bag offer the pocket space and amenities cart golfers desire without the weight. Weighing in under six pounds, these lightweight golf cart bags feature 11 pockets, 10” tops, and 14 individual club dividers. Maverick is available in seven different colors and Stellar in five, each with a retail price of $229.99. For the retailer nearest you, visit www.sunmountain.com or call 800-227-9224.

With 11 pockets, Maverick and Stellar seemingly offer a spot for everything. Pockets include a velour-lined valuables pocket, vented cooler pocket, sizable apparel pocket, and multiple accessory pockets. Additional features include a cart strap pass-through that runs behind the pockets so the bag can be secured to a cart without hindering pocket access and cart bumpers for added durability. For convenience, all pockets are front-facing so they are accessible when the bag is on a cart and the top has two integrated lift-assist handles for lifting the golf bag on and off the cart.

Color options for the Maverick are Cement/Navy/Aztec, Gunmetal/Inferno, Black/Camo/Black, Navy/White/Red, and Black/Gunmetal/Ocean.

Stellar color options are equally tantalizing with names like Navy/Tahiti/Blue, Mocha/Dawn, Berry/Coral, Blue/Sea/Dew, and Beach/Apricot/Java.

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Golf Digest Awards Sun Mountain Golf Travel Bags

April 25, 2022 by Steve

Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian golf travel bag and Kube golf travel cover received 2022 Golf Digest Travel Essentials Awards.

ClubGlider Meridian golf travel bag with legs that extend to support all of the weight and the Kube golf travel cover that folds small for easy storage were deemed must-have golf trip and travel essentials, according to Golf Digest Editors.

Regarding the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian golf travel bag the editors said,
“I pack my golf travel bag right up to the 50-pound limit, which makes it pretty tough to lug around airports and rental car parking lots. I got this Sun Mountain travel bag and haven’t looked back. Pull the stand out and your bag becomes basically weightless. Ok, not weightless, but I forget about how heavy the bag is until I pop my rental car’s trunk. It’s incredibly convenient: The gap between the legs and the bottom wheels is properly spaced out so that I don’t have an issue on escalators in airports. The stand can be a little tough to pop out, but once you get it you’re in for a much-improved airport experience.”

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ClubGlider is the only golf travel bag that has extendable legs and wheels to support 100% of the weight, while eliminating the repeated bending and lifting required with traditional travel bags. ClubGlider is available in four different models – Pro, Tour Series, Meridian, and Journey – offering protection for golfers ranging from weekend warriors to touring professionals.

About the Sun Mountain Kube golf travel cover the Golf Digest editors said, “I hate having to find space to store my travel bag when it is not in use. This one folds into a little cube and I can forget about it until I need it again.”

Kube looks like an ordinary, small, plastic suitcase but unbuckle it and it opens into a full-sized golf travel bag. Kube is constructed from durable, ballistic style fabric in combination with plastic half-shells with dense foam padding through the top of the bag to protect golf clubs. When not in use, Kube folds small for storage.

Check out the full story here.

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Best Golf Bag for Women

April 15, 2022 by Steve

The editors at Golf Digest recently wrote a story about the best golf bag for women. The article said:

When it comes to finding the perfect golf bag for women, there are a lot of factors to consider. Do you want a bag that’s ultra-lightweight and easy to carry? A bag with enough storage that you could live out of it? Stand bags, cart bags, fabric, leather—the options are endless. What is certain is, if your bag is leaving dents in your shoulders, won’t stand up on its legs, or looks like it has seen better days, it’s probably time for an upgrade. To help you navigate the world of women’s golf bag options, we polled some of the female golfers on staff to find out some of their
favorites.

Specific to Sun Mountain, the story said:


“For as long as I’ve been playing golf, I’ve almost always used Sun Mountain bags, so when I recently went to purchase a new bag, it was an easy place to start my search. As a golfer who typically walks the course, I love having the backpack-style straps and a lightweight bag. Some of the older bags I’ve used would leave red marks on my shoulders by the end of the round, but Sun Mountain added extra cushion to the shoulder straps to avoid that in the recent models. It’s definitely in the compact golf bag category, but don’t underestimate the storage compartments. I’ve never had an issue finding a place to store extra layers or whatever else I need out on the course with this golf bag.”

Interestingly, and not totally unusual, the bag the magazine chose is not specifically a women’s bag. Some women play with the same length clubs traditionally thought of as “men’s”. For those who use shorter clubs, the Sun Mountain ladies’ bags are shorter to better accommodate. And the color patterns and options offer some more “feminine” choices.

Women’s stand golf bag options include the 2.5+ and 3.5LS 14-way.

Women’s cart golf bag options include the Diva, Sync and Stellar.

Click here to find a Sun Mountain retailer near you.

Filed Under: Golf Products Tagged With: best women's golf bags, Golf Bags, golf cart bags for women, golf stand bags for women

Solace Capital Partners Acquires Sun Mountain Sports

March 7, 2022 by Steve

LOS ANGELES, March 7, 2022 – Solace Capital Partners (“Solace”) today announced that it has acquired Sun Mountain Sports, Inc. (“Sun Mountain” or the “Company”), a leading producer of golf equipment and apparel, from founder and golf industry innovator Rick Reimers. The Company will remain headquartered in Missoula, Montana, and will continue to be led by its current management team, including long-time executive Ed Kowachek, who will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, and Blake Ludwig, Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Reimers will retain ownership of Sun Mountain Motor Sports, which produces electric golf carts under the Finn Scooters brand. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1981, Sun Mountain is a pioneer in the golf industry known for its best-in-class brand and many innovations in golf bags, push carts, and outerwear. The Company developed the first lightweight golf bag and modern stand bag and is the leading independent golf bag manufacturer in North America. The Company was the first to introduce golf-specific performance outerwear and rainwear and has been credited with inventing the three-wheel golf push cart. Today, Sun Mountain’s products are sold in national retail stores, specialty golf stores, and pro shops, as well as online and internationally. Sun Mountain’s focus on quality and performance has earned it the trust and preference of golfers everywhere.

Brett Wyard, a Managing Partner at Solace, said, “Sun Mountain is widely recognized as the standard in golf bags, push carts and outerwear due its superior product quality and commitment to innovation. Under Rick’s ownership, the Company has built a stellar reputation for excellence, and we see attractive opportunities to grow the business and bring its wide range of products to as many golfers as possible. We look forward to working alongside Sun Mountain’s highly-experienced, long-tenured management team and talented employees to continue to provide solutions for golfers and steward the Company in its next phase.”

Mr. Kowachek said, “Our mission will always be to create original, world-class golf products that enhance our customers’ experience and performance on and off the course. We are pleased to partner with Solace, which possesses substantial financial resources and operational expertise, to execute our mission on an even larger scale. I have been incredibly fortunate to work with and learn from Rick over the years and will strive to continue the legacy of a man who did so much to improve the sport of golf.”

Mr. Reimers said, “For 40 years, Sun Mountain has watched and listened to golfers and worked diligently to create products that make the sport a more enjoyable experience. I am proud of the patents we have earned, the innovations we have ushered in, and the lifelong friends I have made along the way. Solace brings a shared sense of values and deep appreciation for the brand, and I am confident that under Ed’s and the Sun Mountain team’s leadership, the Company’s best days are ahead.”

Three Ocean Partners served as financial advisor to Sun Mountain and Herrick LLP served as its legal counsel. O’Melveny & Myers LLP served as legal counsel to Solace.

About Solace Capital Partners
Solace Capital Partners is a Los Angeles-based private investment firm that provide flexible debt and equity solutions for established lower middle market businesses. Solace seeks to leverage its extensive expertise to provide financial stability, lead operational improvements, and drive performance growth in its portfolio companies while generating attractive risk-adjusted returns for its investors. For more information, please visit www.solacecap.com.

About Sun Mountain Sports
For 40 years Sun Mountain has been a pioneer in the golf industry, revolutionizing golf bags, golf outerwear and golf carts. Sun Mountain’s many innovations, including the first lightweight golf bag and modern stand bag, have made it the top golf bag company in North America. Within golf outerwear, Sun Mountain redefined golf-specific performance first with the windshirt, then fleece, and again with its four-way stretch, waterproof and breathable rainwear. The Sun Mountain Speed Cart® golf push cart transformed walking carts and created an entirely new category of golf products. Sun Mountain’s “Ahead of Time Design” motto drives the company to continually design and refine golf equipment. For the Sun Mountain retailer nearest you call 800-227-9224 or visit www.sunmountain.com.

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Contacts
For Solace Capital Partners:
Nathaniel Garnick/Sam Fisher
Gasthalter & Co.
(212) 257-4170

For Sun Mountain Sports:
Steve Snyders
Sublime Public Relations
steve@sublimepub.com
(406) 728-4180

Filed Under: Golf Products

Speed Cart Keeps Getting Better

January 25, 2022 by Steve

Following the mantra, ‘One who stops being better, stops being good’, Sun Mountain is rolling out the latest and greatest iteration of the golf push cart that started it all – the Speed Cart. Improvements on the new Speed Cart V1R include a redesigned handle, improved bag brackets, and more standard features. For the nearest Sun Mountain retailer call 800-227-9224 or use the Sun Mountain retailer locator.

Since ushering in the golf push cart movement in 1999 with the introduction of the Speed Cart, Sun Mountain has continually refined and improved its carts. Current offerings include the three-wheeled Speed Cart V1R and Pathfinder PX3, and the four-wheeled Pathfinder PX4.

Speed Cart opens and folds in two easy steps. The storage tray on the Speed Cart seemingly has a spot for everything including extra balls, car keys, pencil, tees, scorecard, and even a convenient slot for a mobile phone for those who use it as a GPS rangefinder.

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Attached to the storage tray and included as standard accessories are a drink holder, umbrella holder, and a mesh headcover tray. Optional Speed Cart accessories can easily clip to the handle and include options such as cigar holder, sand/seed mix bottle holder, battery charger, and more. Other optional accessories include cooler pouches, covers, seats and others.

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The upper and lower bag brackets on the Speed Cart are designed to work with a wide range of golf bag shapes and sizes and work particularly well with the Sun Mountain Sync golf bag. In fact, the lower bag rest on the Speed Cart V1R is shaped to ‘lock’ into the plastic bottom of the Sync golf bag to minimize side-to-side movement of the bag. A built-in bracket on the Speed Cart is designed to hold the optional Speed Cart seat or an industrial-sized sand/seed mix bottle holder.

Speed Cart V1R is available in 10 different colors, folds down to W 37” X H 16” X D 13” and weights just under 18 lbs.

For the nearest Sun Mountain retailer call 800-227-9224 or use the Sun Mountain retailer locator.

 

Filed Under: Golf Products Tagged With: golf push cart, speed cart

2.5+ Golf Bag Reviews

December 3, 2021 by Steve

The Sun Mountain 2.5+ lightweight golf bag continues to receives positive reviews from the golf media.

Weighing less than three pounds, it’s the lightest full-featured golf bag on the market. To put three pounds into perspective, that’s about the same weight as two wedges, or a pair of golf shoes, or few cans of a soft-drink. When you lift up the 2.5+, it’s more like lifting off as the bag seems to launch off the ground.

The bag is made up of carbon fiber legs, lightweight nylon fabric, and high density foam, while featuring a comfortable X-Strap Dual Strap System. The 2.5+ doesn’t skimp on conveniences, either, offering six pockets including a full-length clothing pocket, velour-lined valuables pocket, beverage pouch, ball pocket, and accessory pocket.

Along with winning the Golf Digest Editors’ Choice for best lightweight golf bag, it has also won the best Sunday bag (and it’s not even a Sunday bag, it’s just as light as one) in the yearly awards by MyGolfSpy.com.

Additional models include the 2.5+ 14-way with a 14-way top and a Women’s 2.5+.

                                 

Filed Under: Golf Bags, Golf Products Tagged With: best lightweight golf bag

Best-Selling C-130 Golf Cart Bag Keeps Getting Better

November 19, 2021 by Steve

C-130 continues as Sun Mountain’s best-selling golf cart bag. C-130 offers an abundance of pocket space and golfer-friendly features that have kept it in the top spot for 10+ years plus some newer features such as Smart Straps that offer a new way to secure the bag to a golf cart, more velour-lined valuable pockets, and an easy-access range finder pocket.

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What helped the C-130 become the best-selling golf cart bag is being designed to work optimally on a riding cart. All pockets and zippers are accessible when the bag is on a cart and the reverse oriented top positions the short irons in the front and driver and woods in the back, so you don’t need to reach over a driver to get to a wedge.

What has kept the C-130 at the top is continual improvement. The Smart Strap system offering two Velcro® straps to secure the bag to the cart and eliminate the need for the traditional cart strap. The challenge with the traditional cart strap is that, if left too loose, the bag can twist sideways and if tightened too tight, the strap can restrict club access. The Smart Straps will keep the bag from twisting while still offering full and easy club and pocket access.

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Also new is a range finder pocket positioned at the top of the bag for easy access and multiple velour-lined valuables pockets, one offering protection from rain.

By the numbers, C-130 offers a 10.5” diameter, 14-way top with full-length individual club-dividers plus an integrated putter well. For pockets, C-130 offers apparel pockets; a ventilated cooler pocket; rangefinder pocket with magnetic closure; and multiple velour-lined pockets, one of which is water-resistant; plus several ball and accessories pockets. Other cart-friendly features on the C-130 include handles integrated into the top that offer multiple hand-holds for picking the bag up to take on and off of the cart.

Additional C-130 models include the C-130S Stand Bag offering the perfect solution for the cart-golfer who likes to have a stand-bag for the practice range. C-130 5-Way offers a five-way divided top instead of the standard 14-way top. C-130 Supercharged includes a built-in USB port and power pack to recharge phone, GPS devices, and other electronics.

           

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Lightweight Series Golf Bags Offer Something for Everyone

October 5, 2021 by Steve

Sun Mountain Lightweight Series (LS) golf stand bags offer a full range of features and options to please the individual golfer’s preferences. Bags include the minimalist’s 2.5+ that weighs under three pounds, 3.5LS, and 4.5LS. With each progressively larger number comes additional pockets and features.

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