Hole in one: Beer & golf

March/April 2013

Whether you’re a duffer or a pro, you can master beer and golf in one swing.

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Sip the links

Bellhaven St. Andrew’s Ale is a malt-driven, dark fruit-forward Scottish ale named after the most storied course in the world.

Legendary brew

Slammin’ Sam Beer is a crisp, premium American lager brewed in honor of golf legend Sam Snead.

The best belt

The NexBelt Go-Line! has a precise-fit ratcheting system that allows you to adjust on the fly—plus, a hidden ball-marker behind the buckle so you’ll always have a spotter handy. $55, nexbelt.com

Sneak a sixer onto the course

The Smuggler gel-pack cooler fits snugly into the side pocket of your golf bag. $25, bracketron.com

Sneak a sixer onto the course

The Smuggler gel-pack cooler fits snugly into the side pocket of your golf bag. $25, bracketron.com

Get a (better) grip

The cabretta leather SensoGlove has a built-in pressure monitor and digital display to help correct your golf grip. $89, sensoglove.com

Talk smart

Attach the GoSmart Clip to your golf cart wheel, snap in your smart phone, and it’ll stay put. $25, justgosmart.com

The best spots to swing and drink

At Manhattan’s Chelsea Pier 59, toss back pints at Chelsea Brewing, then hit a bucket of balls at the adjoining golf club’s multi-story driving range, which juts out into the Hudson River. Out west, the annual Kona Brewers Festival kicks off March 8 with a four-man scramble tourney at the seaside Kona Country Club.

Published March/April 2013