For the last year or so, the golf that I have played has been almost exclusively with a set of PING Eye 2 laminated woods, green dot PING Eye 2 irons, and an old Anser putter. Yes, the same guy that goes fly fishing with old fiberglass fly rods is the same guy that plays golf with clubs that are 40 years old, too.
The truth is, I don't play any worse and have a lot more fun with my after work walks.
I continue to kit out my custom Retro Fly edition MacKenzie Golf Bag, and a few unique club covers are a must. With most cool things that I find, Ross Co. Golf popped up on my Instagram radar a couple months ago and I really liked that Ross Steidel mixes a life of being a caddie with making small batch custom headcovers in his shop in Bandon, Oregon.
When I placed an order for a Scottish Hillside Cover, made of Harris Tweed, I asked Ross if he'd chronicle the cover build step by step to see inside of his process. Who doesn't like to see how makers make, even if you might not be into golf.
The truth is, I don't play any worse and have a lot more fun with my after work walks.
I continue to kit out my custom Retro Fly edition MacKenzie Golf Bag, and a few unique club covers are a must. With most cool things that I find, Ross Co. Golf popped up on my Instagram radar a couple months ago and I really liked that Ross Steidel mixes a life of being a caddie with making small batch custom headcovers in his shop in Bandon, Oregon.
When I placed an order for a Scottish Hillside Cover, made of Harris Tweed, I asked Ross if he'd chronicle the cover build step by step to see inside of his process. Who doesn't like to see how makers make, even if you might not be into golf.
Ross Steidel of Ross Co. Golf wrote...
"I’ve
been a caddie for over 20 years now. In that time, my relationship and
connection to the game has evolved beyond being able to explain with
words. Thru the thousands of rounds played myself, as well as the
countless rounds I’ve caddied for others, the golf course is always
there with me, no matter the day, with another trick up its sleeve. It’s
comforting. These feelings, for me at least, are expressed thru the designs I’ve
created. I do it because I’m not sure I’d know how else to show my
appreciation.
Golf is honest and tough. It’s natural, and connected to the land. It shows many shades of color, both literally and figuratively. No matter how much we as people evolve, we still can’t figure out how to one up a golf course. I’d like to think my covers bear some resemblance. They are simple and tough in their construction, wildly vibrant with color and personality, and natural with regards to the textiles we choose.
Golf is honest and tough. It’s natural, and connected to the land. It shows many shades of color, both literally and figuratively. No matter how much we as people evolve, we still can’t figure out how to one up a golf course. I’d like to think my covers bear some resemblance. They are simple and tough in their construction, wildly vibrant with color and personality, and natural with regards to the textiles we choose.
I feel it a duty to share my relationship to the game, in whatever sense a headcover can."
I am beyond impressed at the quality of this Harris Tweed cover and look forward to some upcoming walks with it on my wood driver and appreciate Ross's time in sending along some images and words for this post. This won't be my last order from him.
If you'd like to place an order for your own headcover, Ross Co. Golf is offering a 10% off code of "FGM10" or click the link for it to be automatically taken care of in the online cart.
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