LOL -- this is definitely hysterical, but not something new (or newish) I saw at the PGA Show.

How did you miss...uroclub.com.

It allows you to drink coffee all morning and walk the show floor all day with out stopping.

I actually find this golf-bicycle idea very interesting. It facilitates the combining of a skill game with aerobic exercise for folks that like to bike. It could increase the speed of play. Cycling can be much easier than walking for some people. Most public courses have cart paths and the "bicycle-golfers" could be confined to the paths for protection of the turf if that was a concern. Although, I wonder if a bicycle would cause anymore damage to grass than a cart with two riders and bags. Wide bicycle tires, to spread the pressure, might be a requirement that would help. I acknowledge that "bicycle-golf" is a novel idea; a little "outside the box." However, I think this concept has some potential. - Respectfully, (not trying to pick a fight here) - When it comes to new ideas, Confucius might have said - "Mind like a parachute - work better when open." :)

Amazing, I thought the bike golf cart was one of the BEST ideas of the Show! What an extra appeal for kids. And I can't wait to try one and I am 71! Now if we only had more, especially public courses, offering these. Great idea!

GH, you're right. Before this, I helped launch and wrote for two golf trade magazines focused solely on retail (one green grass, one off-course), so I totally get it. That's why I said in the piece: "And retailers should like it because its one-size-fits-all approach simplifies inventory."

It actually strikes me as a good idea for the consumer and the retailer. Was just having a little fun with what I thought was silly marketing message about 'speed.'

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The main reason for this belt is that pro-shops & Pros have never been successful selling belts and always have left over stock every year. When you have to buy100 belts in different colors and styles to fit everyone you will have belts left over for years. One size fits all is the key because you only need 12 belts to start your shops inventory.

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Wow. Some of the comments here gives one an idea of where the nutty ideas come from.

There was an Ivy League study regarding the effects of certain chemicals and their scents on eye/hand co-ordination.
The combined double-blind study revealed that the smell of jasmine had a marked effect on the ability of athletes to see and strike...baseball and tennis players, as well as golfers ,were studied.
So, there's a bit of science involved in the effect of aromas, during the course of play, on athletes...

Why don't u just say that the golf industry is just ripping people off big time. Put together a 5 dollar piece of plastic and call it a swing trainer, and charge people 40 to 100 bucks unbelievable. Get a pro or golf name to endorse it and double or triple that cost. 3 4 500 bucks for a driver or a putter is ludicrous.

...But I think I may try the Nexbelt after reading all the reviews....