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A new breed of greenskeepers are now being used to groom Laguna Lang Co, Vietnam. Already one of Vietnam’s leading golf layouts, the golf course is staying at the top of its maintenance game by utilizing the talents of a very special group of greenkeepers - a family of water buffalo. Dedicated greenkeeping staff at top clubs around the world deploy sophisticated hardware and a variety of innovative techniques to keep their layouts in world-class nick. At Laguna Golf Lang Co though, the legwork involved in maintaining the elevated status of the layout – a spectacular Nick Faldo-designed track where golfers encounter tropical jungle, ocean sand dunes, and rice paddies – is shared between man, machinery and beast. “We are pretty sure it’s a first in this part of the world to have animals performing such an important role on the golf course,” said Adam Calver, Director of Golf at Laguna Golf Lang Co, of the work carried out by father Tu Phat, mother Chi Chi and their calf, Bao

Comfort and style - on or off the golf course. FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, is introducing the new standard in versatile traction with the all- new FJ FLEX. While many spikeless shoes are made to perform either on or off the golf course, FJ FLEX was specifically designed for both with a new patent-pending outsole configuration.   Expanding on an already extensive array of options for the golfer who prefers athletic styling, including the new FJ FURY and SuperLites XP, FJ FLEX features an athletic profile and precise fit. Built upon a chassis of comfort EVA foam, the outsole of the new FJ FLEX features a web of multi-dimensional, strategically placed traction elements to maximize versatility and performance.   “FJ FLEX is a product designed for a variety of surfaces, while maintaining its functionality for the game of golf,” said Richard Fryer, Director of Product Management, FJ Footwear. “The Versa-Trax outsole delivers outstanding walking comfort, with advanced traction element

Every year, new footwear for golf are released.  Apart from giving more grip and foot stability, today's shoes feature advanced technology that helps golfers swing better.  Recently,  adidas Golf introduced the Forgefiber BOA® which utilizes adidas’ FORGEFIBER technology for the first time in golf footwear; providing extra stability in strategically targeted areas of the upper through an advanced stitching construction. The new footwear comes in both men’s (three colorways) and women’s (two colorways) styles. FORGEFIBER is a technology utilizing TPU-coated yarn that when stitched at various angles and layers, it helps improve overall stability. Beyond just the distinctive stitching process, the TPU yarns are also compressed and heated, which melt the yarns into the textile upper of the shoe creating more natural support.  adidas Golf tested the locations of the shoe where golfers would need the most stability and infused the FORGEFIBER stitching in tho