Gadgets can add to skill, fun -AS GOLFING has increased in popularity, so too has the number of accessories and gadgets available to the consumer willing to part with a, _little or a lot of money. By Robert Galster ., Contributing Writer Everything from various teaching aids to practice -devices is available at most golf supply shops. i+; According to the North Shore Nevada Bob's repre- - Sentative Larry Anderson, one of the most popular : items is the Medicus Club which sells for $149 and “ includes a video and instruction booklet. This is a collapsing club which is designed to improve one’s swing. The idea is to use it to simulate a . Swing and if anything goes wrong it will collapse. ‘It will sense whether a swing. is too fast, too slow, or out of balance... wo! A myriad of restraining devices are also available. : “Straps to correct everything from overly loose wrists, elbows spread too far apart or head held too high range in prices from $30 to $95. ~-If.one is satisfied. with the mechanics of a swing, “but wants io practise anyway, goif balis on a string and plastic. golf balls for use in, the backyard are selling for $5 or. less: ~: :Pethaps a little free time at the offi ice ould be used ‘0 practise Putting. ‘Puiting cups are also sold for Jess than $5. “For. $25 an ‘automated puiting cup can save time by sending, the. ball back automatically, . but only if the -shot is successful. For out-of-shape golfers, extra weights can be pur- hased and, once attached to a club, can also help in = 80 5 spacious covered practice stations . ovat ive c target design | ia Flood for evening practice > Fully stocked CPGA Golf Shop. > Coming soon, Short ‘game practice area > Convenient hours:. ; 9am. - 10pm. Mon. - Fri. - Sam. - lOpm. Sat. - Sun. the warm-up or to build strength. A lot of golfers take their game very seriously and if a partner’s competitive spirit has gone a little too far, there are also many aids to lighten the mood. . These include the exploding goif ball and the wob- bler, a ball containing a ball bearing that just won’t go straight. Both cost less than $5, but are to be used at the practical joker’s own risk. For the chronic cheaters or those with a poor mem- ory.in clutch situations, stroke counters are availabie, For those that can’t even trust themselves, a computer- ized counter is also available. Of course, fashion is also a big part of golfing. Most golf supply stores offer a wide variety of designs and patterns of pants, shirts, jackets and hats. “Golfers tend to wear very colorful attire,” said Anderson. AS a result, all clothing is available in everything from plaids to single colors in every shade ‘imaginable. Prices range from $4.99 for a simple ball cap to $69 for rain jackets and they often run much higher. Although jit is not essential to play in golf attire or. in bright colors, Anderson says it is important to have : good footwear. “Shoes are very important. Especially in wet condi- tions where a golf shoe wil! provide solid base and _ keep the golfer secure and anchored when swinging.”’. Golf shoes range in price from $50 to $200 for waterproof models that are fully guaranteed. It is clear that regardless of how good a golfer one is, there are many products on the market to help one become better. ‘Some of the products available are better than oth- ers, but25 all vary in effectiveness from one person to the next. CPGA Professionals © Doug Andrews @ Jason Paukkuner ..: FP Private teaching area Wide variety of lesson packages i Video instruction available Beginner group classes start every 5 weeks Short game instruction (available soon) FURRY CREEK Gt and Country Cub 4 © Poolside rooms & suites B Phone (604) 860-5707 on eS REIS OE qe BP preheat Sunday, May 29, 1994 - North Shore News - 25 Okanagan’s Best Choice THE OKANAGAN SEASON'S RESORT ~~poume pnd | ($122); ‘$107 107; YS 7} Mork OUR FACILITIES: 2 night package 5 ¢ Indoor & outdoor pools * Jacuzzi/sauna/fitness area f * 24 hr movies/sports/Disney | SENIORS’ SPECIAL $40 PER ROOM ~ Expires June 15/94. Our fabulous golf package: ® 2 nights accommodation © 2 rounds of golf per person © Full breakfast each day QUAD