Equipment
Phil Mickelson partners with premium headwear brand melin; will wear the brand’s A-Game Hydro hat in 2020
Premium headwear brand melin has announced a partnership with Phil Mickelson, which will see the five-time major champion wearing the company’s A-Game Hydro hat on-course in 2020.
The melin A-Game Hydro hat contains a water-resistant exterior, and sweat-wicking interior lining, as well as Thermoflex snapback closure, and an anti-microbial sweatband.
As Mickelson’s on-course hat for 2020, it will also feature KPMG and Callaway branding while the 49-year-old is in action.
Speaking on his new partnership with the company and the new hydro hat, Mickelson stated
“Whether it’s my equipment, apparel, or my headwear, I’m always looking for products that look good, feel great, and perform at the highest level on the course. melin’s attention to detail in how their hats are constructed and commitment to quality, will give me a hat that helps me excel on the course and look great off of it.”
Mickelson and melin are also working closely on design innovations for a hat to be released in the future, and on adding Lefty to their team, Brian McDonell, Co-founder and President of melin said
“Over the last decade our team has put so much effort into building a higher quality headwear experience and it is an absolute honor to have Phil join our team. We’ve always had the intention of elevating headwear in the sport of golf and Phil is one of the most detailed oriented and hyper competitive people I’ve ever been around. It’s inspiring to work side by side with him, improving our products down to the most finite details. You see a lot of sweat stains on the hats out there on the golf course and with Phil’s help, we’re excited to change that together.”
The melin hydro hat is available in eight different color codes and is available to purchase now at melinbrand.com for $59.
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @raw10628 has a L.A.B. DF3 putter and Masters putter cover up for grabs.
From the listing: “Some great items here today, time to thin out and make room for next set of gear. All prices include shipping.
LAB DF3 Purple 33.5” 68° lie with TPT – $725. LAB Masters release DF3 cover – $150.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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Pelling
Jan 22, 2020 at 4:38 pm
Phil can’t make the cut anymore, who wants to wear that ugly hat or his hideous dress golf shirts?
Joey5Picks
Jan 21, 2020 at 4:00 pm
$59 for a hat?! Where do I find those, next to the $125 golf pants?
Jack
Jan 20, 2020 at 10:08 pm
I can get a no logo hat from Ali Express for 6 bucks delivered. What’s the point of this generic looking over priced hat?
Mad-Mex
Jan 20, 2020 at 10:02 pm
No, it’s not April 1st so they must be serious, $59 plus tax in the People’s Republic of California,,, $64 plus shipping,,,, hey, they have to pay Phil somehow!
No thanks, I’ll pass !!
Christopher
Jan 20, 2020 at 9:33 pm
Hope they make left-handed ones!
Milo
Jan 20, 2020 at 7:45 pm
Ha! 59 bucks for a hat, pass.
stat
Jan 20, 2020 at 4:05 pm
Sweet. $59 before tax and shipping. 😛