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Montegrappa unveil a pens collection to celebrate the greatest landmark in golf: St Andrews Links. Montegrappa will be offering the ideal pen to commemorate the ‘Home Of Golf’, St Andrews Links.

In Montegrappa St Andrews 2012 Collection a new model will be offered as a fountain pen and roller ball in black resin and sterling silver or in bamboo black celluloid and 18K rose gold. Silver pens will be produced in limited edition of 600 pieces each to denote the number of years golf has been played in St Andrews, while the gold pens are to be issued in an edition of only 7 fountain pens and 7 roller balls, to represent the number of golf courses.

Lastly, a special hand-etched edition called “18th Hole” completes the collection, with only 18 fountain pens and 18 roller balls in rose 18K gold and green celluloid being produced. The barrel shows a golfer in period dress, about to complete a putt, skilfully reproduced from an original photo by Montegrappa’s in-house engraver, Mario Rossetti, while the ring surrounding the cap is engraved with golfing images.

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The SensoGlove by Sensosolutions is the world’s first digital golf glove and now it got a new advanced version.

Based on feedback from international PGA professionals the new SensoGlove now offers a longer battery life for extended use and “Automatic Sensitivity Selection” for an automatic, more accurate pressure read to ensure a consistently smooth and powerful golf swing for greater distances and lower scores.

Right & Left Hand Gloves Available for Men and Women

SensoGlove features a small, sweat-proof 1.2-inch LED digital monitor that analyzes the pressure of the swing through highly responsive sensors placed throughout the glove. The built-in digital monitor can be removed to use SensoGlove as a regular golf glove.

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Hole in One project was designed by Alberto Apostoli. It is located in Verona and it is a dream resort for all golf lovers.
I like luxury designs without bling-bling and Hole in One is a good example of what a refined luxury resort should look.

The suite showcases a circular bed in leather, a built-in Jacuzzi, a bathroom with columns washbasins and full height video screens. Also a wellness space by Technogym, emotional shower and a glazed/wooden sauna made in cedar and slate were carried out. The space is finished in a white and green floor, planks of old wood, green walls and a wallpaper designed by Apostoli.

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Ferrari Golf Collection is a the result of Ferarri and Puma collaboration. The collection include luxury equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories.

Ferrari inspires confidence and evokes a rich heritage of innovation, technology, performance and competition. Pursued as a passionate lifestyle, it makes for a dramatically bold statement. The Ferrari Golf Collection embodies that spirit. Golf, like life, is a game to be played well and enjoyed to the fullest. This collection makes the most of that endeavor.

Golf essentials that fuse innovation and performance coupled with impeccable design and handcrafted elegance to fashion the next evolution of golf as a lifestyle.

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A new Guinness World Record was set by Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and professional golfer Jake Shepherd: World’s farthest golf shot caught in a moving car (SLS AMG + 178MPH Golf Ball).

David, who was driving the awesome 571hp Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster at 120mph, caught a golf ball in the cockpit of the moving car which was 275 metres from the tee, and hit by Jake at an astonishing 178mph. This amazing achievement secured the world record for the furthest golf shot caught in a moving car in only the second attempt of the day.

The outstanding feat of skill was captured on film and will be launched in early July to celebrate the power of the SLS AMG Roadster which, thanks to its AMG hand-assembled M 159 V8 engine, rockets to 62mph in just 3.8 seconds.

David Coulthard said: “This world record attempt is definitely one of the most unusual things I’ve ever been asked to do with a car! Jake Shepherd was great to work with and the performance of the SLS AMG Roadster made driving to catch a mid-air golf ball even more exciting. I am honoured to have received the Guinness World Record for the furthest golf shot caught in a car.”

David George,Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars Marketing Director, concluded: “We thought we’d do something exciting to celebrate this special car, and our association with golf ahead of the upcoming Open Championship. It was great to set a new world record in the process thanks to an amazing effort from David and Jake.”

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