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Golf Refugees
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subverting the stuffy country-club image of golf
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Callaway's Charter
From the depths of the latest Callaway website: ‘Callaway Golf appreciates hearing from you and welcomes your feedback. Please note, however, that Callaway... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Project Mentor
This year 2012, Callaway Golf thought of a new concept called the ‘swept hosel’. Where they specify the leading top edge of the hosel is forward of the bottom... Read more
Posted on 14 August 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Swept Away
This picture describes our aerodynamic wind tunnel experiments set-up, conducted at Cranfield University for our aerofoil hosel golf club head in 2005 / 06. Read more
Posted on 12 August 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Top Banana
"Everyone laughed at us when we started: they thought Fairtrade was for a few yoghurt-eating vicars. No one thought for a moment the public would be willing to... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Unarmed
We have used this logo from time to time on our packaging labels. There is a funny little story which began when we submitted the drawing to the US Trade Mark... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Fine Jersey Vest
Golf Refugees hand-dyed in Britain fine jersey vest.Produced exclusively from the wood pulp of Eucalyptus trees certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Hippy Gilmore
Here's one of our new hand-dyed organic polo shirts. We're calling it the 'Hippy Gilmore' shirt. If there are any hippy golf pros out there, please get in... Read more
Posted on 30 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
To Scotty and Wally
All brands have a story to tell, a history of ideas and events that stay with you forever. We can remember the exact time and moment we thought of the original... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Rsvp
Dear Rebecca Hanovice, Intellectual Property Counsel Callaway Golf.At the time of Callaway's 2012 US patent ‘golf club head with improved aerodynamic... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Brazil 2016
With our popular unofficial ‘LDN 12’ graphic tee shirt for this weeks London 2012 Olympics.Where outsiders are restricted from using the terms ‘London’, ‘2012’... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Rossella in Walpole Park
Rossella wears organic tee in Walpole Park, West London.Wide lens pic by ace photographer Mariangela.http://www.golf-refugees.com/tshirts3. Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
The Most Expensive Caddy at the Open
The most expensive caddy at the Open. (if not the World)Footballer Carlos Tevez who earns £200,000 per week for Premiership Champions Manchester City, pictured... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Golf in 2020.
The Futures Company report commissioned by money-laundering HSBC;‘Golf’s 2020 Vision’ - Key findings of the report: • Low cost urban courses will fuel... Read more
Posted on 19 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Should Golf Be Ashamed?
On the eve of the Open. Should Golf be ashamed of Trump’s new links course in Aberdeenshire? Trump’s new links course in Aberdeenshire was built on SSSI land.... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Golf Refugees V Callaway Dispute Continues
Golf Refugees have received a reply from Callaway’s Vice President General Council and Corporate Secretary in regard to who thought of the idea of using an... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Obesity Dream Team
Pic: Lord Coe (right) head of organising committeeLondon 2012 Olympics obesity dream team; McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Cadbury and Heineken... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Heavy Metal Golf Shirt
This synthetic moisture-winking men’s black golf tour polo shirt is the first sports apparel garment to show the consumer exactly what’s inside. Read more
Posted on 03 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
That Looks Expensive.
This is what happens when a Golf Refugees original black ball tee shot by professional golfer Jake Shepherd clocked at 178mph hits a $200,000 Mercedes-Benz SLS... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Heavy Metal Lovers Beware!
Golf Refugees have been talking to The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) who recently tested synthetic sport shirts. Here is what they advise to all... Read more
Posted on 29 June 2012 GOLF, SPORTS -
Who Did What and When?
Aerofoil hosel golf club head by Golf Refugees. Do not be worried by the size of the test model 2:1 scale. It is calculated with the operating speed of the... Read more
Posted on 25 June 2012 GOLF, SPORTS