Introducing the GolfWRX Handshake Award: You do something in the golf industry worth recognizing, we recognize it, you get a handshake…and also a trophy.
This trophy.
But not really this trophy, physically, because that would be expensive. And with a budget of $0 and only the most lukewarm of buy-ins from management, it’s the best we can do…for you in recognition of your achievement. Congratulations. Well done.
We were inspired to start handing out Handshakes at this year’s PGA Show. Sure, it’s nice to say hello and browse booth wares, pressing palms and exchanging smiles, but that’s nothing compared to a handshake that lasts forever; one which can be proudly displayed on mantle, shelf, desk, or dumpster.
Without further ado, we are proud (well, some of us are…OK, a few of us) to present the 2023 PGA Show Edition of the GolfWRX Handshake Awards — and yes, we know the PGA Show was three weeks ago. We wouldn’t have it any other way.
Best ‘Back from the Dead’ Irons Award
Awarded to MacGregor for the MT-86 irons
Putter Grip that will Shiver your Timbers Award
Awarded to Sweet Rollz for the Swashbuckler Skinny putter grip
Wedges you Thought had Shed their Mortal Coil but Really Just Shed their Skin and Now have Returned, like a Snake with New Skin Award
Awarded to Snake Eyes for the 685T wedges
Most Unbearably Excellent Seasoning-Opening Major that Rhymes with ‘Fasters’ Caddie Accessories Award
Awarded to Attaboy
Needlepoint that will put your Grandmother to Shame Award
Awarded to Smathers & Branson
Best Training Device for Biblically Awful Putters Award
Awarded to Me and My Golf for the Breaking Ball Putting Mat
Best Living Room in a Golf Cart Award
Awarded to Club Car for the CRU electric golf cart
Training Device for Golfers whose Detail Obsession would put Accounts to Shame Award
Awarded to the Maste for the Golf Swing Stick
The Golf Simulator that may Compel you to play Substantially Less Actual Golf on an Actual Golf Course Award
Awarded to TruGolf for the Vista simulator
NKOTB/”Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind)” Award
Presented to Rapsodo’s new MLM2PRO launch monitor and simulator
Best Golf Shoes without Spikes or Laces, Made of Rubber and to be Worn without Socks Award
Awarded to Biion for the Oxford golf shoe
