Author: Ian Critser

As a lifelong “feel” putter that, for better or for worse, has never really put much effort into the mechanics of my putting stroke, I have long been skeptical of putting simulators and things of the like. My skepticisms included thoughts like “how accurate could they really be,” “I bet these things are a pain to set up,” and, once wowed by the functionality of a simulator, “okay, that is pretty cool, but it has to be ultra-expensive”. Enter ExPutt. ExPutt is a putting simulator that you can use anywhere that has a TV and wifi connection. Seriously. It’s that…

Okay, I’ll be the first to admit that I historically have not been the best when it comes to muscle recovery and stretching. For whatever reason, it was just never something I thought was too important. Now at almost 30 years of age with increasingly tight muscles (no thanks to years of me neglecting them), I’ve begun to care a little bit more about this obviously important part of my health, mainly utilizing both my Theragun Mini and foam roller, and even booking the occasional massage. Still, I was on the hunt for something just a little more than what…

This post was written by Ian Critser, VP of Sales and Creative at Mackenzie Golf Bags. This is the first in a new series called “Dream 18” where golfers create their own “Dream 18” around a specific theme. There’s a very good chance that anyone who has made the pilgrimage to Bandon Dunes has a personal ranking of the resort’s five courses. It’s an inevitability that has sparked many a fervent debate amongst “Bandonistas”, as everyone’s list is inherently different (even Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and GolfWeek’s lists vary slightly). I’ve been fortunate to visit Bandon Dunes a half dozen…