Ohio Golf Journal May 2020

Jim Nantz, the Smiling Whale &Vineyard Vines Luxury Golf Apparel A ll great brands have familiar logos. The Lacoste crocodile, Adidas has three stripes, Nike’s swoosh and Puma has the cat. But they just don’t hold a candle to Vineyards Vines’ smiling whale! The brand was founded in 1998 by two brothers, Shep and Ian Murray, who started selling neckties from a backpack. They were totally funded by personal credit card debt, but when they sold over 800 neckties their first weekend in business, they paid off their credit cards and still own the company today. The company began producing a complete line of men’s and women’s golf apparel several years ago, By Belinda Theoret but recently upped the ante by introducing the Jim Nantz Collection. While the entire Vineyard Vines apparel line can be considered “luxury apparel,” the Jim Nantz Collection takes that up a notch; it brings a perfect mix of relaxed, yet sophisticated style. “The Vineyard Vines polo is made for the golfer… comfortable and sophisticated.” One look and feel of the Ocean Avenue Patterned 1/2-Zip Sweater and you’ll quickly understand Vineyard Vines appeal. This garment, from the Jim Nantz Collection, is crafted from a very high- quality fabric constructed with 55% polyester and 45% Merino wool blend. It is wrinkle resistant and moisture wicking, but still very soft to the touch, as well as, comfortable to wear. The men’s Breaker Pants look like a paint by numbers puzzle, with the numbers missing. The attractive, abstract design combines flamingoes and floral patterns to create a look that is sure to turn heads. They are a break from traditional golf patterns and designs. If that design is too overwhelming for you, the Breaker Pants are also available in nine solid colors. The Destin Stripe Long-Sleeve Polo is perfect for cool morning rounds. The fabric has built-in stretch for extra range of motion in a classic, relaxed fit. UPF 50 sun protection is weaved into the fabric and provides protection from the sun’s rays all day long. In addition, the moisture wicking properties of the Ohio Golf Journal