Author: Sara Rubin

We're kicking off something a little new here at Austad's to help show off some of the incredible apparel that we stock.  You may or may not know it, but Austad's carries an incredible variety of men's and women's apparel for both on and off the golf course.  You can style your game from head to toe in the hottest looks from the best apparel brands on the planet.

Right off the bat, let’s just get this out of the way – there is no right answer to the Stand Bag vs. Cart Bag question.  When it comes to choosing the right golf bag, what works well for one golfer might not fit the playing style of another.  You’ll want to focus on your own style of play and find a bag that really works with how you like to approach the golf course.  Here’s our quick guide to golf bags:

Memorial Day Weekend in America is the unofficial start to summer.  For many workers, it’s a 3-day weekend that is filled with food, family, friends and hopefully a little sunshine.  For a lot of lucky individuals, it’s also the perfect time to hit the course.  Here’s what you need to know in order to make the most out of your golf this Memorial Day Weekend.

If you’re a golfer, your’re in a great position because there are no shortage of fantastic driver options on the market.  TaylorMade is one company that year after year, seems to crank out the most dominant metal woods on tour and for the average joe.

If you're a Ping fan then it's time to get excited as the company has launched the brand new G Series of woods, irons, and crossovers that are aimed at providing more distance and forgiveness for a wide range of players. Check out the full line below and see one or all might have a future place in your bag:

We resolve to make 2016 our best year of golf.  Join us and make your golf resolutions and make this your best year yet.

Before you jump in and buy that bag of tees that you know will be just perfect for the golfer on your list, you may want to take a look at what is out on the market.  There are hundreds of amazing golf gifts that any woman would be ecstatic to receive.  Here’s our list for the top 10 golf gifts for women in 2015:

How and why did you pick the putter that is in your golf bag?  Was it feel, look, brand, price, or another determining factor?  The putter is the most used club in your bag, and the average amateur golfer will use it anywhere from 25-40 times a round which equates to roughly 43% of your strokes in 18 holes.  Like the famous saying “drive for show, putt for dough” the putter can be a great equalizer for many players.  Finding a putter that complements you can make a huge difference on you making those pesky little 6 footers for par. 

For many, the scariest thing on the golf course is a snap hook or blow up hole, but at some golf courses, there are things much more frightening than the dreaded snowman.  There are stories and legends of golf courses where spirits roam the fairways and spooks haunt the greens.  It’s said that many double bogeys and lost balls are not the fault of golfers at these courses, but they are caused by the restless spirits who haunt the holes.  We’ve put together a list of the top 10 spooky and haunted golf courses – just don’t read it before bed – you may not sleep!

As the creators of the first golf catalog in the world, Austad's has a pretty rich history of interesting cover art. We've featured original artwork, professional models and even Dave Austad covered only by a barrel.  However, we have a handful of covers that are rather legendary.  We pulled in Austad's owner and CEO, Dave Austad, to get the story behind one of his all-time favorite covers - the 1990 Christmas catalog featuring Mr. Michael Jordan.