About ten years ago when I "caved in" and decided I was going to buy one of these push carts (my back had had enough) I asked my good friend Nick what I should buy. Of course, I had been teasing Nick relentlessly since he started using a push cart, calling him "an old man." (He is ten years younger than me.)

Nick instructed, "Make sure you get one that folds up compact enough to fit in your trunk, and don't buy one with those cheap looking plastic wheels." This Sun Mountain Speed Cart meets both of these criteria.

This Speed Cart has shock-absorbing pneumatic tires. (Yes, I had to look up the word "pneumatic" in the dictionary. It means it has inflatable tires.) And it folds up very easily and is compact enough to fit in most trunks.

If you were to ask me what to look for in a push cart (not Nick), I'd just tell you to get one with a drink holder, maybe a couple of drink holders. This Sun Mountain only has one, but I can recommend a great golf bag to throw on this which has an insulated cooler pouch! Check out the Sun Mountain 2009 SCB Speed Cart Bag.

Finally, another push cart that l like the look of a little bit better is the Clicgear 2.0 Push Golf Cart. It's sportier-looking then this Sun Mountain, but it does have those "cheap looking" plastic wheels.

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"WHO DAT?! WHO DAT THINK THEY GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS?!" It's true: the Saints are going to the Superbowl! It's the first time in their 43-year history.

Sing it with me, "Oh when the Saints, oh when the Saints, oh when the Saints go marching in..."

The Saints are marching into Miami to take on the Indianapolis Colts, and if you are a fan, you need to getcha some Saints headcovers! These are the barrel design, which is sleek and handsome. The logos are embroidered onto the neoprene head cover. The mesh sides are color coordinated, and the neck has a short elastic and cotton neck. These will fit most of your large oversized drivers. Each set comes with three headcovers.

I'd also recommend these New Orleans Saints Golf Balls to match, and while you're at it, get a matching Saints divot tool with ball markers. The green tool is a handsome-looking antique brass design with a double-sided ball marker.

Not a Saints fan? With any of these products, of course you can get any team you like.

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Here's a set of golf clubs for your little golf prodigy. These are from the US Kids Golf Tour Series. They are designed for more advanced children who have been playing golf and have a higher swing speed than the beginner.

This set comes with ten golf clubs, a big oversize driver, a 3 wood, 4 hybrid, irons 5 through wedge, with a pitching wedge, a gap wedge, and a sand wedge.

The biggest differences between these Tour Series and the Ultralight Series are the clubhead weight, the shaft stiffness, and the more advanced materials. This 63-inch-tall series is for swing speeds of 74 mph and over. If you are not sure of your child's swing speed, he can be tested at most pro shops, golf shops, or driving ranges for free. (Another way might be: If your kid is good enough to go get his swing speed tested at a pro shop, then he's good enough to appreciate these golf clubs.)

This set is best for children who are between 61.5 inches to 64.5 inches. If your child is just starting out, don't buy this set -- check out the US Kids 2008 Ultralight Green Series.

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This is an interesting golf gadget. It's a putting trainer. The Greenberry uses physics and "advance computing technology" to measure your speed and putting distance.

The way it works is: you put this down on whatever you are putting on (your carpet, or outside on an actual green) and calibrate the speed of the green, and then stroke a putt. The device will tell you how hard you hit it and how far the putt went. With this information while you practice, you can improve your technique and feel.

I'm not a big fan of this, but there are two redeeming qualities. First, it's great if you want to practice long putts in a confined area, like your basement or living room. You can practice the feel of a 50-foot putt in a room that is only 8 by 10.

The other cool thing is that the Greenberry will tell you the stimpmeter of the greens on your home course. Just take it with you on your next round of golf, and the machine will calibrate this for you. I've been privy many times to the guys speculating the speed of the greens - especially if they've been shaved down to play very quick. This is the first gadget I've seen that will actually read this for you.

As far as improving your putting, I'd save my money, or spend it on the Stance Minder Training System. This is a great tool to teach you to line up square to your target line and stroke your putts square.

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So it's time to get the bambino (or bambi-nette) a set of golf clubs. This is a pretty snazzy beginner set. This set of US Kids 2008 has five golf clubs including a driver and a putter.

This Ultralight Series is designed for the first-time golfer made with light clubheads and flexible shafts. The shafts are made from a very light composite which are all matched (just like our big boy golf clubs).

You should buy golf clubs based on your child's height. I recommend these for kids whose height ranges from 48 inches to 54 inches tall. I also would recommend you get your kid a lesson with a club pro, or a summer kid's group where they will learn the game correctly from the beginning.

My favorite thing about this set is the golf bag. This is the lightweight stand bag that you carry like a backpack. These are very popular for golfers at all levels, and is very similar to the one I use regularly. I'm sure your golf-pro-to-be is going to like it.

If, by chance, your child has already been playing for a while and you're looking for a higher quality set, check out the US Kids Golf Tour Series. These clubs are made with better and heavier materials with stiffer shafts.

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You're looking at a player's iron by Titleist. Don't be fooled by the cavity back; this iron still demands a good level of skill. But if you are a mid to low handicapper, you are going to love it.

PGA Tour pro Ryan Palmer swings these irons, and he used them to win the 2010 Sony Open. They are a very handsome iron with a nice combination of workability and forgiveness. The faces are forged cavity backs with a classic blade look. The shafts are a stiff Project X.

The best thing about these irons is the incredible feel. Of course, Titleist is a market leader, and they know how to make good irons. The feel of these are very responsive, and you will really appreciate the feedback you get in your hands when you miss-hit a shot. Conversely, when you hit the ball on the sweet spot… Oh what a feeling!

I would recommend these irons to players with a handicap of 13 or less. You will really appreciate the handsome craftsmanship as well as the tremendous workability and relative forgiveness.

If you aren't quite down to a 13 yet, check out these TaylorMade R9s. It's a more forgiving cavity back designed for mid to high handicappers.

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This Etonic Men's GSOK golf shoe is very popular because it is so comfortable. The secret is in the patented "SOK" which conforms to your foot along with the memory foam that hugs the top of your in-step and ankle.

"Look Ma, No spikes!" Another cool quality that I like about these shoes is there are no cleats or spikes. Instead, they have a rugged bottom made with the Goodyear Tri-Zone Traction System. It looks a lot like the bottom of one of my favorite trail running shoes, only these Etonics have more traction.

The foot bed is made of a high-density Poliyou and is removable. This foot bed helps wick moisture away from your feet and keep your dogs warm and dry.

Finally, these Etonic GSOK are waterproof and have a one-year waterproof warranty. This is a must for you year-round golfers that go out in less then desirable conditions.

I would recommend these shoes to all golfers, especially those who are looking for a comfortable, lightweight shoe that is completely waterproof. This shoe is comparable to the Footjoy Golf DryJoys. This is another comfortable waterproof shoe that I would recommend.

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Here's an interesting looking rain hat. And by interesting, of course I mean ugly.

The hat is designed to keep your head dry when playing out on the links. It "smooshes" up very compact and will fit in any pocket in your golf bag. It is a bucket-style hat with an elastic band made of 100% waterproof polyester.

The pros: It's comfortable... and, hmmm... Did I mention it's comfortable? Oh, and it is waterproof too.

The cons: It's ugly. You can't see this in the picture, but this hat actually has a logo on it. The hat says "Snake Eyes" on it. Apparently the designers didn't think the hat was quite ugly enough before they printed their Snake Eyes logo on it. Finally, it's a little too stretchy to fit your head secure enough so as to not blow off in a stiff wind.

If you want to check out a really great rain hat that will keep your head warm and dry, please take a look at the Outdoor Research Seattle Sombrero. This is a cool hat that has been tested in the heavy downpours of the Northwest. It is guaranteed to keep you dry and doesn't look silly.

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Sing it with me: "Raindrops keep falling on my head… "

I live in Portland, OR, where we have two kinds of weather in the winter: Raining Hard, and Drizzle. An avid golfer like me needs everything to be waterproof right down to my underwear (which comes in handy for many reasons) and, of course, a trusty umbrella.

I'm not sure you're going to find a better one than this GustBuster. This bad boy has been tested at the College of Aeronautics in Queens, NY, and will not invert in winds of 55 miles per hour. It has been featured on CNN, GoodDay NY, Regis and Kathy Lee, and Talk Soup.

The coolest thing about it for us golfers is the fiberglass shaft. This is important for those rounds we play in the lighting. Sure, we still may be swinging our steel shafted irons, but at least our umbrella is fiberglass! I also like the classic looking hardwood J-handle.

The umbrella measures 48 inches in diameter and is 36 inches long. This is the manual version. It also comes in an automatic. Finally, it comes with a lifetime warranty, so I guess that means this is the last umbrella you're going to need to buy

"…but that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turning red…" Who cares if it's raining, let's go golfing.

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If Indiana Jones lived in Seattle, this would be his hat of choice. It has been tested in the Northwest, where I can confirm we get some crazy downpours. This bad boy should be in every golfers' golf bag that lives in a rainy area.

This hat comes with a "Guaranteed To Keep You Dry" certification and was Backpacker Magazine's 2005 Editor's Choice Gold Award winner. The shell is waterproof and breathable, made with a 3-layer 70D Taslan GORE-TEX fabric crown, and the seams are taped. The inside is a brushed tricot lining which is soft and wicks away perspiration. The brim is foam-stiffened and is specially shaped to direct water away from you melon. What's more is the foam makes the hat float, so don't worry about falling in the lake while searching for your lost golf ball.

My favorite thing about the hat is the brim. Not only does it direct the water away from you head, but there are also hook/loop tabs on the brim and dome that allow you to flip up the sides for greater visibility.

The hat is very comfortable and lightweight and cinches to your head with an adjustable elastic band and a removable chin cord. However, I'm pretty sure Indiana would never wear it with the chin chord attached!

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