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Sugarloaf Social Club’s latest offering reminds you to ‘Thank your super’
If you’ve spent any time working in the golf industry, or are a moderately conscientious golfing being, you’re aware of the largely thankless work superintendents and their crews do. They’re constantly being asked to do more with less, logging insane hours, and parrying an endless stream of complaints from people who largely don’t know what they’re talking about.
Supers have to keep on top of the educational demands of their profession and essentially run a small business while working as de facto course architects long after designers have collected their paychecks and left town.
In short, if you love your golf course, you should love your super. And doggonit, he deserves some thanks. That’s why we were excited to see this inspired stuff from the folks at Sugarloaf Social Club.
Sugarloaf is offering a “Cody the Super Pack” for $100, with $25 from each sale donated to the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Scholarship Competition that helps fund the education of undergraduates studying turf management.
Riffing off Smokey the Bear and some of the classic National Parks branding, the “Cody the Super” logo is inspired by Cody Self, bountifully bearded assistant superintendent at Pine Needles and Mid Pines.
Pack includes:
- Made in the USA Club Towel – 22″x44″
- All white unstructured cap by Imperial
- Khaki and mesh hat by Imperial
- Enamel Pin
- 2 “Only You Can Thank Your Super” bumper stickers
- 2 “Cody the Super” stickers
Purchase the pack through Sugarloaf Social Club’s website, and by all means, thank your super!
In our forums, one user is wondering how many birdies other players have had in a round while still failing to break par. @Lalan45, unfortunately, asked the question after a unique experience of their own.
They wrote:
“Today I managed 8 birdies but still shot even par, could have been a round to remember! What’s the most birdies you’ve made in a round and still didn’t break par?”
Our members in the forum shared their own experiences with successful rounds that still resulted in a score over par. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- kwcsports: “I’ve had 5 a few times, still shot 80+ haha.”
- jda: “I played a course for the first time, had 8 birdies, 9 doubles and an eagle. The infamous no-par round. I kept the scorecard. Every shot had a creek that I did not know about, or I was within 8-10 feet for a birdie look. To this day, I have no idea if I should be really jacked up or mad about that performance.”
- jvincent: “I think my record is either 5 or 6. Probably shot 75.”
- Instron4204: “3 birdies and shot a 92…man I suck!”
In our forums, one user is asking for thoughts on the best stock shafts offered in 2026. Stock shafts are the shafts included with a club when it’s purchased from retailers or OEMs.
@DTorres asked:
The last couple years has seen a lot of updates and additions to no upcharge stock shafts, which do you think is the best offering in 2026?
Im a bit of a shaft nerd and recently during my Members Testing with the Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond I found the updated Project X Denali Frost Black to be a fantastic stock shaft. I absolutely did not mesh well with the original Denali. Just curious what other people think are the current best Stock shaft offerings out with new models and stock Ventus options and LinQ options popping up here and there.
We were given the option for any stock shafts for our members review. I went with the 70g Black Frost 6.5 because it’s a shaft I don’t have, it’s an updated version of the original Denali and hear little about. I typically use a Diamana WB, GD VF or a HOF Raptor. I’m not saying it was neck and neck with any of those but it was a pleasant surprise I’m not accustomed to in stock shaft offerings.
Our members in the forum have been offering up their own thoughts on the best stock shafts available in 2026. Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- rsballer10: “IMO – MCA Ka’ili White Darkwave, Tensei 1k Black/white, UST Lin-Q White. People are free to spend their money however they see fit, but for me personally the shaft catalogs these days have enough options that I don’t see the value of a $400 upcharge. I have never had a problem finding a no upcharge shaft that fits the bend profile and weight that I need. Whether the paint job is good enough or not is above my pay scale.”
- bcflyguy1: “Project X Titan Black. I’ve had one in 60TX in my Quantum TD Max for several weeks now. Have to give Titlieist their flowers for finding a way to make it available as a featured option; very shrewd bit of business and one that I suspect will be duplicated by the other companies. TT/PX have a certified banger on their hands with Titan.”
- CTG77: “Undoubtedly, it’s the Tensei 1K RIP shafts from Titleist. The Tensei line gives about 98% of the performance of a Ventus VeloCore+ shaft at a tiny fraction of the cost if you’re looking for a blue or red profile. The white is not an exact match for Ventus Black, but it’s closer to it than the non-VeloCore+ Ventus shafts that come from Callaway or formerly came from TaylorMade.”
A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.
As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.
Let’s get to the gifts.
Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo
We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.
STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover
If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.
Why Golf: Putting Thing
When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.
OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes
Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!
Therabody Theragun Relief
A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.
World Cup golf apparel
Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.
FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes
Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.
Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker
Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.
Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls
The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!
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MN
Oct 31, 2017 at 12:27 am
Does anyone who work on the course ever thank the people who pay to play at the courses? I have yet to see a super thank me for my green fees that help put dollars into the course.
Jim Fitzroy
Oct 26, 2017 at 9:54 pm
I’m a retired GC Superintendent and believe me this program will be appreciated and helping funding scholarships for turf students is a great way to support the future of the game.
I’m a UMass grad (both Assoc. Degree and BS) and the scholarships I received from local GCSA chapters and Junior Golf associations really helped me through college.
Now I enjoy playing without worrying about the multiple issues that GC Superintendents face daily!!
JIm
SteveK
Oct 27, 2017 at 12:43 pm
Just try to imagine the problems encountered 200 years ago by GC Superintendents ….. like getting enough grazing sheep to each green so the golfers could putt with their Scotty’s and Bettinnardi’s and not complain.
Oh, wait …. was there ‘roll’ putting in those days or did they just chip the ball over balls for ‘stymies’ and then dropping the ball into the hole??!!!!
Carl in the Pond
Oct 26, 2017 at 7:35 pm
By far the most unappreciated and important member of the golf management team. They are up before dawn and leave sometimes well past sunset. Everyday, often without holidays, since your days off are his/her busy days. It only takes a minute to say hi and thank the grounds crew for their hard work. Yeah, sometimes pin positions get wacky at times, but there are only so many places to put a pin without wearing out one part or another on the green.
Glad Sugarloaf is acknowledging the greener side of the management team.
Shallowface
Oct 26, 2017 at 3:53 pm
I’d like them a lot more if they’d follow the USGA suggestion of cutting the hole in an area where it is as flat as possible three feet around the hole.
Instead, what we get are hole placements worthy of Sisyphus (Google it, kids).
If a course doesn’t have greens that have a sufficient number of proper hole placements, than those greens must be kept VERY SLOW, at least by modern standards.
SteveK
Oct 26, 2017 at 5:35 pm
“Roll the Rock” ….!!!!!!
Rona
Oct 26, 2017 at 11:00 am
We all love our new ‘super’. She’s got an agronomy degree and really knows her stuff. Our previous super was a flop and he made the course worse.
She improved the entire course and gave it the “Augusta” look with flower beds sprinkled along the course. I really love my stroll through the park now.