ATV Wedge

What Taylormade Says: Eliminate the need to choose multiple bounce angles. The ATV Wedge’s versatility comes from its unique shape and wider, all-terrain sole that is slightly convex (bowing inward instead of outward) with significant relief at the toe and heel. Wedges have traditionally been designed to specialize in only a couple types of shots, forcing a compromise in others. The new (All-Terrain Versatility) ATV Wedge has a radically advanced sole design to handle a multitude of shots and ideally interact with turf, rough and sand.

Features:

• All-Terrain Versatility (ATV) is designed for six critical scoring shots: tight lies, rough, bunkers, flops, pitches and chips.
• Engineered to offer the proper bounce for the specific type of shot being played.
• New groove design with micro-texture that generates high spin within USGA rules.
• Lamkin wedge grip extends farther for improved traction when choking down.
• KBS Tour steel shaft delivers greater feel, control and accuracy.

First Impression: For myself it’s all about how a wedge looks, sits and it’s leading front edge. Taylormade has made a dramatic improvement with the ATV over their previous offerings. The shape is similar to the leaders in the wedge category with Titleist and Cleveland and the leading edge is square and sharp and not very rounded. This is due to multiple sole grinds that give the wedge it’s All Terrain Versatility name. For this review I was testing the carbon steel finish, a darker finish that I personally prefer as it limits glare in sunlight. The large sole is not visible at address and gives a nice clean look.

First Swings: The ATV wedge felt really solid and crisp with full swings and well balanced. It did feel a little “bottom heavy” and may be a by product of the large sole. For shorter shots and chips the feedback was outstanding and I felt like I could feel the ball and the face of the wedge didn’t give that jumpy feel some wedges are known for. The milled face provided standard spin rates and I didn’t feel I had increased spin with this wedge.

I was concerned with the back of the sole as the flange did get caught a couple of times on tuffs of grass as I was chipping. Something that players will have to be aware of. The extended Lamkin grip was nice as it allows more room to grip down on precision shots so you’re not gripping steel.

Pros: Sits pretty, leading edge is sharp and square, very solid feedback

Cons: Back of sole can get caught in grass, the multiple grind sole may not be for everybody.

Overall: Taylormade has definitely improved on their offering in a category that they are way behind. Was glad to see they shelved the removable face technology, as I thought it was a good idea but didn’t catch on with consumers. I do wish that they had another traditional wedge offering with loft and bounce options for those that may not like the ATV’s sole, but when PGA tour players are gaming this wedge and winning with it as Justin Rose has, who is to argue?

Give the ATV wedge a try in The Harvest Golf Shop and for $139 the price is comparable to Vokey and Cleveland.

The Harvest Grille is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week as well as Sundays for brunch from 9am-2pm.

NOW OPEN - Practice Facility (weather permitting)

The Harvest Golf Club’s Practice Facility is now open for the 2012 season from 9am-5pm, 7 days a week, weather permitting.

March 23 – Golf Course Opens (weather permitting)

The Harvest Golf Club will be fully operational, including Golf Course, Practice Facility, Golf Shop and Harvest Grille on Friday, March 23rd, weather permitting. Tee times will begin at 9:00 am each day and will gradually get earlier as the daylight lengthens.

His passion for food and desire to further his training lead him to Banff, Alberta, where he gained 16 years of experience working as chef de partie and sous chef, for The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. In addition, Dan was given the opportunity to travel and gain even more experience taking him to The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, in Arizona, and The Fairmont San Francisco, in California.

Providing Dan with the opportunity to return to the Okanagan where it all began for him, his decision to join The Harvest was an easy one. Using “good, local, fresh, simple food” Dan is looking forward with great anticipation to express his passion and experience through his menu. He feels very privileged to be doing what he loves and believes that his food is a solid interpretation of who he is.

Please help us welcome Dan to The Harvest and a return to Kelowna. His menu is now available at The Harvest Grille currently for dinner service Thursday-Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday Brunch from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

“We are very proud of the accomplishment” says Head Golf Professional Chad Scott. “This may be the 11th straight year, and some may say it is an automatic distinction, but we don’t take it for granted.  We believe we have a great product paired with great service, but we continue to looks for ways to increase our service level to provided the most complete global golf experience for our members and guests.”

The Harvest opened in 1994, with a commitment to provide a full service, global golf experience. The unique and challenging, 18 hole championship course layout along with the Okanagan’s largest grass practice facility attracts thousands of golf enthusiasts every year. With the amazing food creations from The Harvest Grille & Lounge and a second to none wedding venue, The Harvest Golf Club is the most complete golf venue in Kelowna.

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PKG can best be described as men’s athletic underwear. Heard of SAXX? Same concept. Without going into detail of the male anatomy, PKG provides a comfortable fit and support for sporting and everyday activities. Their patented “Keyhole Comfort Technology” creates the best underwear experience for men.

Experience? really? That’s what I first thought. But to fully understand, you need to put a pair on. Only then will you appreciate the thought put into these underwear. PKG are simply the most comfortable underwear I have ever put on. They are perfect for golf, the gym, cycling, running or just normal everyday use.

PKG comes in two models; Weekday and Weekend. Both are similar but the differences are the Weekend’s has a more luxurious waistband, but can roll over. The Weekday’s have an anti-roll waistband and come in more colours than the Weekend’s. The Weekend’s are also $10 more expensive and in my opinion, aren’t worth it. Weekday’s are $25 and Weekend’s $35.

$25 is a little steep for a pair of underwear, compared to the pack of 3 Joe Boxer’s from Costco for $15. But give one a try and you’ll be hooked. For more information and all colours visit www.mypakage.com. The Weekday’s are available at The Harvest Golf Shop.

Our menu features the highest quality products including the freshest of herbs from our own gardens.  At the Harvest, we offer you not only a fabulous facility, but exceptional service.  Our commitment to excellence guarantees a truly memorable experience.

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Contact Tamara, Sales & Marketing Manager to discuss availability at 250.862.3109 or by email at tgraham@harvestgolf.com.