Polara Golf

03/09/2026

In 1597, the crew of Willem Barentsz played "colf" during their stay at Nova Zembla, as recorded by Gerrit de Veer in his diary:

Den 3. April wast moy claer weder met een n.o. wint ende stil, doen maeckten wy een colf toe om daer mede te colven, om also onse leden wat radder te maeckten, daer wy allerley middelen toe zochten.[11]

(Translation: The 3rd of April the weather was nice and clear with a north-easterly wind and quiet, then we made a colf [club] to play colf with, and thus make our limbs more loose, for which we sought every means.)

By Kennonv at English Wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Frokor using CommonsHelper., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4565593

By Unidentified engraver - Getty Research Institute, Publi

31/08/2026

27/08/2026

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15/08/2026

If you’re someone who values control and stopping power around the greens, the Polara 56° wedge might just become your new favorite club. From the very first swing, the club felt incredibly solid and well-balanced. It sets up beautifully behind the ball, giving you the confidence to go after the shot with precision.

What really sets this wedge apart is the insane amount of spin it generates. It’s not just noticeable—it’s game-changing. In fact, after I hit a few crisp shots with it, I handed it over to my playing partner, and he experienced his first-ever ball that spun back on the green. That moment alone speaks volumes about the aggressive groove design and sharp face.

Now, with that kind of face, your golf balls will take some abuse. The cover gets roughed up quicker than usual, but honestly, that’s a small trade-off for the amount of control you get.

In terms of distance, I did notice that I wasn’t quite hitting it as far as I do with my regular 56° sand wedge. However, when I’m 100 yards out, I know that wherever the ball lands, it’s going to stay there. That level of consistency is something most golfers dream about—especially when trying to stick it close.

Overall, the Polara 56° wedge is a spin machine that looks great, feels great, and performs like a tour-level tool. Just keep a few extra balls in the bag, because this club bites—literally and figuratively.

10/08/2026

30/07/2026

A game similar to modern day golf features in a book of hours from 1540, which has, based on this association, acquired the name of the Golf Book. It was illustrated by a Flemish artist called Simon Bening.



Attributed to William Mosman / Attributed to Jeremiah Davison - Scanned from F. Maclean, Highlanders: A History of the Highland Clans, 1995; ultimately from from National Galleries of Scotland