The game of golf is a far cry from what it was in grandpa’s day: “woods” have been replaced by space-age composite metals, GPS range finders have replaced stakes and sprinkler heads as the preferred means of gauging distance, and lessons have moved from the traditional driving range to the high-tech performance center. So why is it that when it comes to apparel, golfers still insist on wearing the same, tired striped polos and dainty visors that look like they were taken right out of grandpa’s dresser? At Tattoo Golf, designers wondered the same thing. So, rather than raid the family closet for another pair of khaki shorts, they set to work designing golf apparel that actually appealed to their generation — think more skull & bones than plain old plaid. The result was a line that’s a perfect match for the golfer to whom the idea of “laying up” represents the ultimate chicken move. Our personal favorite, the argyle microfiber polo above, makes a statement from the second you step on the tee — a statement that says you’re not here to mess around. Tattoo’s gear also has a bite to match its bark, made of uniquely textured fabrics that hold up well to the elements and repeated wear and tear. So, if you want to keep dipping into grandpa’s stash, by all means do — I’m sure he’s a swell fella, and that layup from 210 to a protected green is certainly safe. But if you’d rather turn the hat around, pull out the big stick and let it fly, head to www.tattoogolf.com. Don’t worry, gramps will get to the green, too … eventually.