CanadaMike

I recently acquired a pair of Addidas Retrocross Golf Shoes and wanted to share my thoughts. Style - These shoes are in my opinion very classic and elegant. They don't scream golf shoe and they also aren't too formal or simple. I think the designers hit the nail on the head with these shoes and their versatility both on and off the course. Comfort - Let's face it, we buy shoes if they look good and are comfortable. I found these shoes exceptionally comfortable although slightly on the heavier side. I have a pair of FootJoy Fuel shoes and I find the Adidas are heavier and slightly more clunky feeling. I think the Adidas are exceptional shoes if you take a golf cart most of the time. If you walk a lot, I may recommend looking at a lighter-weight option. The side padding and sole cushioning is really nice and the laces feel of high quality too. Golf Functionality/Grip - I found these shoes to be surprisingly stable as far as spikeless golf shoes are concerned. My swing speed is around 110mph and I use ground forces as a big part of my swing. I never once slipped or felt like I couldn't attack the ball in these shoes. I am very impressed with the grip they provide. Verdict - Great shoes for the golfer who regularly takes a cart when playing and wants to be able to drive to the course or go for a drink after the round and not have to change shoes before doing so. Spiked shoes can be a pain on the clubhouse carpet or at the pub after your 18th-hole snowman, but these shoes at least help to ease one of those problems.

Fantastic tournament! Exciting right down to the last hole. This event has been great for the perception of Canada and Canadian golf. It's too bad that Hughes or Conners couldn't finish it off but I'm happy for MacIntyre. How about that Hamilton Golf Club

I have been playing around with some of the new Vice golf balls and I have to say I am very impressed. While their price point has crept up slightly over the past few years I believe their quality has also increased. I haven't done any thorough "ball lab" style tests but anecdotally the balls I have received feel consistent and of high quality. In doing some head-to-head tests between the Vice Pro Plus, Pro V1x, and TP5x I did not notice a difference in length or spin between these balls. Given I will need many more shots to make a definitive statement so far my opinion is that they are worth the buy and also offer a nice variety of colours and styles (my favorite is the drip). If you haven't tried out these balls I would definitely recommend giving them a shot if you are looking for a more affordable golf ball.

Glad I'm not the only one! haha That is a good test, I'll have to try that out next time I look for a pair!

Incredible!! Love course with lots of dress and changing colors with the seasons!

Awesome, thanks for sharing! So many of these unique items are hard to find in the vast internet haha. Also they are actually fairly reasonable in my option, especially for a unique option.

They look really sharp! I hope they become available in Canada as I'm always worried about ordering shoes online.

I find that if I start my round with them on I need to keep them on for the entire round or else it throws me off. Haha I know, call me crazy! I use polarized but honestly don't know if it makes a substantial enough difference to justify the cost increase some brands charge. I've had luck with affordable options from Amazon. I did buy a high-end pair of Oakley's only to find out that the sand from bunker shots scratched them up after a year of wear.

Thank you both! I have golfed one of the LPGA courses and it was fantastic. I'll have to check out the World Golf Hall of Fame as well!

Awesome thank you very much! They look like beautiful courses, might have to get up extra early one day and drive to one of those!

Awesome thank you! I hadn't heard of that course before your post so I appreciate you sharing it!

Hey Everyone! I am headed to the Daytona Beach area in April and am wondering if anyone has any course recommendations? Ideally I would like to play within an hour drive of Daytona Beach but would consider driving further if its worth it. Looking to keep it under $150 per round as well. Appreciate any suggestions!

I have actually really enjoyed the coverage on ESPN+, I feel the commentary is more casual which I like. This is the first year I subscribed to it and I enjoy being able to follow a group from the begging to the end of the round. For me it puts into perspective how challenging the course can be and how a player has to battle through bad shots throughout the day, the main feed often doesn't show the bad shots.

I totally agree, I think it will go full circle. Courses will start to become members only because financially it makes sense. Then when prices get too high someone will see the opportunity to open a more affordable course, see profits and others will follow suite. The same trend is occurring in Canada as valuable land is being converted from golf courses to mixed use developments, most of our cities are in support of it because it reduces urban sprawl.

I think it really depends on how much you practice. I would argue that anyone can become a great 60 wedge player if they play around with it enough to be comfortable. I like many others try to limit my 60 use to only when I need to carry a bunker or have no green to work with. I find I need less practice to get it close with a 9 iron than I do with a 60, although I have done both.