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Last updated: April 04. 2007 12:00PM
 Golf Style
By Katie Philipp
With more than 50 golf courses in the Cape Fear region, there’s no better place to refine your golf skills – and no better time. But while your game might not be on par with the professionals, you can still try and look the part. To help out, we found some items that will make your walk or ride around the course much more comfortable. They may even shed some strokes off your game. So step into the shoes – and other accessories – of the pros with these top-of-the-line items.


Ping Staff Bag
These are the same bags that the professionals carry on the PGA Tour. Made entirely of leather, with a plush interior, they are the Cadillacs of the cart bag world. Also extremely spacious with individual compartments for each club and a putter compartment on the side. $290. Cape Fear Golf Store, 4107 Oleander Drive, Wilmington; 799-4212.
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Footjoy Classics Dry Premiere
These shoes are the cream of the crop. With calfskin leather uppers and leather insoles, they represent the pinnacle of comfort. They also offer the best
support and cleats with superior turf grip and a two-year waterproof warranty.
Their patented Intellishield Extreme membrane allows for exceptional
breathability. $270. Cape Fear Golf Store, 4107 Oleander Drive, Wilmington;
799-4212.
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Bucket Hat
If you’re feeling a bit fashion forward, this straw bucket hat can add an extra sense of flare to any golf attire while also offering thorough sun protection. $38.50. Echo Farms Golf & Country Club, 4114 Echo Farms Blvd., Wilmington; 791-9318.
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Zero Friction 16-pack
Designed with three prongs to cut down on resistance when the club contacts the ball, these tees rarely break and are biodegradable, therefore are more environmentally friendly. $2. Cape Fear Golf Store, 4107 Oleander Drive, Wilmington; 799-4212.
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Laser Range Finders / Skycaddie sg3
GPS navigation moves into the golfing realm with the SkyCaddie, the newest way to measure yardage. With a large LCD screen and a water-resistant armorized case, this is the next generation of range finders. The technology allows for interactive graphics that help golfers measure the full depth of the green from any angle of approach as well as the distance to any other point on the green. $300. Dick’s Sporting Goods, 816 S. College Road, Wilmington; 793-1904.
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Footjoy Stasof gloves
These leather gloves are designed to cling as close as possible to the contour of your hands, allowing you to feel and grip the club much better. Plus, they’re softer and thinner than other models. $18. Pro Golf of Wilmington, 323-C Eastwood Road, Wilmington; 794-8223.
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