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Finn Cycle Wins Golf Digest Editors’ Choice

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The Finn Cycle electric golf scooter has been awarded 2020 Golf Digest Editors’ Choice – Best Club Transport.

The editors’ wrote:

“Unless you’re the sort who likes to pack your bag when playing, you need something to help you transport your clubs around the course. That can take varying forms these days depending on whether you want to walk, ride or even cruise around The Villages.

In the alternative-riding category, the street-bike-like Finn Cycle remains our choice for its ease of use, reduced wear on the course and ability to improve pace of play. We also have a repeat in our alternative-walking category with Club Car’s Tempo Walk, which allows you to have the device haul your bag while you walk slightly ahead of it as it dutifully follows you as if you had a caddie. Just don’t ask it for a yardage.”

See the full story here.

ClubGlider Pro Awarded Golf Digest Editors’ Choice

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The Sun Mountain ClubGlider Pro was named 2020 Golf Digest Editors’ Choice for Best Golf Travel Bag.

The editors’ said:

“For the last few years Sun Mountain’s ClubGlider Meridian has been our top choice for travel cover. But what if you could have all the goodies that come with that model and make it large enough where you could possibly stuff two bags instead of one inside? When traveling you want as few bags as possible and the ability to possibly eliminate one is why the company’s ClubGlider Pro is our choice this year.

Starting with the pivoting handle that leaves you in control of the travel bag instead of fighting with it, the ClubGlider Pro addresses pretty much all the niggling things golfers tend to gripe about when it comes to travel covers. It has plenty of cushioning, so there’s no worry about club breakage, and has pockets to store anything you’re going to need on a golf trip and then some. Then there is the technology: a retractable stand with wheels that lets you cruise effortlessly to and through the baggage check line without constantly having to prop the travel cover up in a standing position. At your destination, the cover folds up easily and doesn’t take up all your trunk space.

In fact, about the only thing you need to worry about is airline weight limits for bags if you’re putting two of them in together.”

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Golf Digest Names Pathfinder the Best Golf Push Cart

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For the 2020 Golf Digest Editors’ Choice Awards, the Sun Mountain Pathfinder 4  was named the Best Golf Push Cart – four wheels. The editors’ said:

best golf push cart“Sun Mountain has been making pushcarts for 20 years, and it shows in the execution of its lines. The four-wheeled Pathfinder 4 was designed to make it easier to get your clubs in and out of the bag by making a steeper angle for the bag as it sits in the pushcart. With your bag sitting more upright, you can pull clubs out and put them back in without having to jam them around. When folded up, this cart measures 26x16x14 inches, making it easy to pack in your trunk. Weighing 17 pounds, it’s also light enough for anyone to lift. With bungee cords and an adjustable bracket, the Pathfinder 4 fits basically any size bag you have. The pushcart comes with a rangefinder holder, and you have the option to buy accessories—everything from cooler bags to umbrella holders.”

 

The full Golf Digest Best Push carts story can be found here. 

Golfing lowers risk of death

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According to the American Heart Institute, preliminary research by a stroke institute shows that playing golf at least once per month lowers the risk of death among older adults.

The study concluded that golf provides benefits such as stress reduction and exercise. And, due to its social nature and controlled pace, people often maintain motivation and the ability to continue playing golf even in older age and after suffering a heart attack or stroke.

Out of almost 5,900 participants, average age 72, researchers identified 384 golfers. During follow-up, 8.1% of the golfers had suffered strokes and 9.8% of the golfers had heart attacks. When comparing death rates among golfers and non-golfers, researchers found a significantly lower rate of death among golfers compared to non-golfers, 15.1% compared to 24.6%, respectively.

“While walking and low intensity jogging may be comparable exercise, they lack the competitive excitement of golf,” said Adnan Qureshi, M.D., lead author and executive director of the Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institutes and professor of neurology at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri.

“Regular exercise, exposure to a less polluted environment and social interactions provided by golf are all positive for health,” said Qureshi. “Another positive is that older adults can continue to play golf, unlike other more strenuous sports such as football, boxing and tennis. Additional positive aspects are stress relief and relaxation, which golf appears better suited for than other sports.”

Golf Digest Awards Sun Mountain Best Golf Travel Bag

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For the fourth year in a row, the Golf Digest editors named the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian the Best Golf Travel Bag and said,
 
“When looking at travel bags, the overriding thought is, How do I make the travel experience easier? Which is why our choice for best travel cover continues to be the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian. In addition to checking all the boxes required of a travel bag—durability, pocket space, padding and an internal strap to keep the bag snug and not moving around inside—the difference-maker is the much-appreciated ability to effortlessly move through the airport. The ClubGlider Meridian has a retractable stand with pivoting wheels that allow you to move through the airport with minimum effort. It also lets you remove your hand to grab your I.D. or boarding pass without worrying about your travel bag toppling over.”
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Click here to read the full Best Golf Travel Cover story.
Or learn more about the ClubGlider Meridian.
 

Sun Mountain Wins 5 Golf Digest Hot List Awards for Best Golf Bags

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Five Sun Mountain golf bags have been awarded 2019 Golf Digest Hot List awards for best golf bags.
 
The 2019 Golf Digest Hot List panelists reviewed 93 golf bags and awarded 34 as the best golf bags in four categories: Carry, Lightweight, Hybrid and Cart. 
 
Hot List Gold for Best Golf Carry Bag is the Sun Mountain H2NO Superlight. best golf carry bagSun Mountain was the first to introduce a waterproof golf bag and the H2NO Superlight is the newest and lightest waterproof golf bag.
 
The new 2.5+ 14-way was awarded Hot List Silver for Best Golf Carry Bag. The editors’ said, …”Fourteen-way dividers aren’t for everyone, but it’s impressive that Sun Mountain was able to implement that feature in a bag that weighs around four pounds.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
best lightweight golf bagHot List Gold for Best Lightweight Golf Bag was awarded to the Sun Mountain 2.5 + golf bag. The editors’ said, “Sure, pockets are nice, but what really matters in a walking bag are two fundamental elements: Comfortable, ergonomic straps and enough room so you don’t have to toss out your even-numbered irons. Mission accomplished here with newly engineered, high-density foam in the straps that work in an easily adjustable, free-sliding X-pattern. Even better, the nine-inch top is as welcoming as some bags twice its weight.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
best golf carry bagSun Mountain 4.5 LS Supercharged was awarded Golf Digest Hot List Gold as Best Hybrid Golf Bag. Hybrid, you know, it’s a cross between a carry bag and a cart bag. The editors’ said, “Like an executive assistant or Gary on “Veep,” this bag anticipates every need. The 14 full-length dividers, 10 pockets and holders for everything from umbrella to keys are a start. But next-level is the portable power pack with enough juice to reboot your phone three times.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
best golf cart bagFor Best Golf Cart Bag the 2019 Gold Digest Hot List Gold winner is the Sun Mountain C-130 Supercharged about which the editors’ said, “Yes, this has all the essentials one needs from a cart bag: multiple, and deep, forward-facing pockets, full-length club dividers, a cooler pack, and smart-strap system for easy transportation and cart docking. But the big bonus of the company’s top-selling golf bag, which comes in six colors, is a portable a lithium battery pack, allowing you to stream music or charge your phone.”
 
 
 
 
 
 
You can see the full Golf Digest Hot List story here. 

Top-Selling Carry Bag Collection Expanded

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For 2019, Sun Mountain’s most popular golf carry bag 4.5 LS collection includes the 4.5 LS with a four-way divided top, 4.5 LS 14-way with an individual club divided top, 4.5 LS Supercharged with a built-in battery pack for recharging on the go and Women’s 4.5 LS. For the retailer nearest you, visit www.sunmountain.com or call 800-227-9224.

4.5 LS is a lightweight, mid-sized golf stand bag. For 2019, the 4.5 LS features a redesigned 10”, four-way top with larger areas for woods and short irons and a comfort grip handle for picking up and setting down the bag. 4.5 LS offers ample storage space across nine pockets and the E-Z Fit Dual Strap System for hassle-free carrying. 4.5 LS also offers numerous cart-friendly features including a cart-strap pass-through allowing the bag to be secured to a cart without hindering pocket access, a leg lock system, and cart-friendly bottom. 4.5 LS is offered in eight different colors and a left-handed model. Retail price is $219.99.

4.5 LS 14-way is a 14-way golf carry bag for those who prefer the organization offered by individual club dividers, typically only offered on cart bags, but prefer to walk the course and carry their own clubs. 4.5 LS 14-way offers nine pockets, the E-Z Fit Dual Strap System, cart-friendly features and is offered in eight different colors with a retail price of $229.99.

4.5 LS Supercharged is a golf bag with USB charging port that comes equipped with a 7800 mAh rechargeable, portable power pack capable of recharging a mobile phone three times. This power pack has two USB ports, one standard and one rapid-charging, allowing recharging of multiple devices at the same time. 4.5 LS Supercharged has the same four-way top and features as the 4.5 LS and is available in four colors with a retail price of $249.99.

Women’s 4.5 LS offers a four-way divided top, six pockets and is one inch shorter than the men’s bag to better accommodate women’s clubs. Women’s 4.5 LS is available in four colors with a retail price of $219.99.

Sun Mountain Social Media Ambassador Program

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Sun Mountain is expanding its Social Media Gear Trade Ambassador Program

We’re looking to partner with a few golfers who love our gear, are active on social media and
will be golfing regularly through the winter months.

We’re reaching out to YOU—the fans who already love and use our products—to help us get
pictures of our new gear in action this winter.

We’ll send you free gear in exchange for social media pics and videos.

Unfortunately, we won’t be able to accept all applicants. Given our interest in getting great
content throughout the winter— location will be a large factor in ambassador selection.

Requirements

You:

– Golf regularly during the upcoming winter months (December 2018 through February 2019)
– 18 years or older as of November 15th, 2018.
– Reside in the USA
– Genuinely like Sun Mountain gear and are familiar with our products.
– Are in brand alignment with Sun Mountain Sports. (We present a classic golf image in our marketing materials and desire to work with like-minded golfers.)

Social Profiles:

– 3000+ followers on Instagram or Twitter. And/or an active YouTube channel.
– Your content is creative and good quality. Creativity counts big time!
– Your profile(s) have healthy and authentic engagement.

Gear Trade

Gear Trade Ambassadors will help us spread the word about new products through social
media, and help us get great pictures and images of our gear for use on our social media profiles.

We will work out a gear trade agreement with each ambassador based upon your situation and
what social platforms you’re active on.

How To Apply

Email: ambassadors@sunmountain.com

Application accepted from November 8th through November 21st

Send us an email with the following information:

Your name
Your social media profile URLs and the platforms you are on
Your phone number
Your location
A few sentences describing your interest in the Sun Mountain Gear Trade Ambassador Program.

Speed Cart Keeps Getting Better

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Following the mantra, ‘One who stops being better, stops being good’, Sun Mountain is rolling out the new and improved Speed Cart GX golf push cart. Improvements include: a redesigned handle allowing for a larger mesh headcover tray; new, standard mesh basket; improved upper and lower bag brackets that easily adjust to hold a variety of golf bag shapes and sizes; and a built-in bracket to hold the accessory Speed Cart seat. Speed Cart GX is available now with a suggested retail price of $219.99. For the nearest Sun Mountain retailer visit www.sunmountain.com.

Speed Cart golf push cart

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 GX and Pathfinder 3, and the four-wheeled Pathfinder 4.

Previous years’ improvements that carried over for the Speed Cart GX include bungee straps to more securely hold the golf bag, a mobile phone slot in the storage tray, and an easily adjustable tracking system to keep the cart rolling straight. Additional standard offerings on the Speed Cart GX include an umbrella holder, scorecard holder, and padded storage tray. The ever-growing collection of optional, add-on accessories includes coolers, oversized cupholders, range finder holders, cigar holders, seats, and more, to go along with cart covers and wheel covers.

Sun Mountain Introduces Supercharged Golf Bags

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New for 2018, Sun Mountain is supercharging two of its top-selling golf bags with USB charging ports and portable power packs. The bags have an external USB port wired to a removable, portable power pack capable of recharging a mobile phone and powering a mobile device. Supercharged C-130 has a retail price of $279.99 and the Supercharged 4.5 is $249.99.

The Supercharged golf bags come equipped with a 7800 mAh rechargeable, portable power pack capable of recharging a mobile phone three times. This power pack has two USB ports, one standard and one rapid-charging, allowing recharging of multiple devices at the same time.

Sun Mountain President Ed Kowachek explained, “The ability to recharge on the go is important to the ever-increasing number of golfers who use their mobile phones to run GPS apps and stream music on the course.”

Supercharged C-130 offers all the award-winning golfer-friendly features that have made the C-130 the top-selling golf cart bag: a 14-way top with a putter well, an abundance of pocket space, Smart Straps that offer a better way to secure the bag to a golf cart, an easy-access range finder pocket and now the elegantly integrated portable power pack. Supercharged 4.5 is a supercharged version of the Sun Mountain 4.5LS carry bag. Both bags are available in three different colors: black; navy/white/red; and desert camo.