Denver-based Birth.Golf.Death. (“B.G.D.”) has just released fresh new designs for the spring/summer 2009 season. The new designs include T-shirts, long and short sleeve polo shirts, windbreakers and jackets, each featuring B.G.D.’s signature logo of a skeleton golfer.
Many of the pieces are designed with an alternative flair, while others reflect a Zen-like golf experience, with Buddha and planet Earth featured in the designs.
“B.G.D. is golf apparel with an edge for today’s modern golfer,” said Joseph Coonick, B.G.D. creator and owner. “A unique and hip alternative to classic golf apparel, B.G.D. T-shirt designs are thoughtful and eye-catching, while the clothing is made from innovative modern fabrics to assist in keeping cool and dry on the course.”
Two recent showings by B.G.D. at the Denver Golf Expo in Denver, Colo. and the North Texas Golf Expo in Dallas, Texas have also emphasized the growing success of the company. Several designs sold out and numerous requests by pro shops, golf stores and tournaments were made to carry the B.G.D. line. Coonick, an avid golfer with a single-digit handicap, personally creates the designs and is passionate about each and every new design he creates.
Styles include:
Ringer T-Shirts, $22.99
A blend of 50 percent cotton and 50 percent polyester jersey knit, the ringer tee is a must, with a classic, flattering fit. Ten different designs include the retro-inspired golfer with the slogan “I love to spank whitey!;” Planet Earth with the slogan “3/4 Water Hazard;” a golfer teeing off in a double-take of a peacock/golf swings with the slogan “Golf. Masochism at its finest”; and a Buddha surrounded by golf bags with the Confucius-inspired slogan one might find in a fortune cookie, “If you love the course but despise the range, you bobble in the water hazard of delusion.”
Other designs include a golfer with “I play a fade,” or “I play a draw;” a hypnotic swirl of golf bags; a design with golf bags as clouds and the slogan “When I die, I’m playing the fairway to heaven;” and a design of retro woods in a golf bag with the slogan “Life is short. Play golf daily.” Available in a variety of color options, these fashion-forward, well-fitting T-shirts are both fun and stylish on and off the course.
Short Sleeve Polo, $47.99
B.G.D. golf polo’s are made from 100 percent polyester moisture wicking fabric with antimicrobial treatment. The polo contains full body contrasting front piping and wedge sleeve inserts, side vents, and an extended tail to help keep your shirt tucked and your look stylish. Embroidered with the B.G.D. logo on the front and ‘Birth. Golf. Death.’on the back.
Long Sleeve Polo, $49.99
The long sleeve polo has a quarter zip neckline and self collar with contrasting piping on the shoulders, back yoke and full-length sleeves. Made of a polyester-spandex micro-pique blend, this polo also features 100 percent polyester moisture wicking fabric with antimicrobial treatment.
Pullover, $53.99
B.G.D.'s pullover is made from 100% moisture wicking fabric that transports moisture away from your skin to keep you cool and dry. Antimicrobial treatment to the fabric inhibits bacteria growth, reduces odor and maintains freshness. Warm and comfortable and made from 100 percent sueded polyester, this pullover is noiseless (unlike many of its squishy nylon competitors.)
Swing as silently as a Ninja! Eye-catching contrasting piping on shoulders and underarm, as well as contrasting mesh underarms and back inserts. Embroidered with the B.G.D. logo on the front and ‘Birth. Golf. Death.’on the back. Banded waistband and cuffs.
Jacket, $97.99
B.G.D. outerwear is a 100 percent polyester stretch soft-shell fabric that will allow the swing to remain fluid without constraint and is both windproof and breathable with waterproof seams. All exterior zippers are laser cut and heat sealed making them 100 percent waterproof. Front zippers are oversized allowing easy access. A cadet collar and interior storm flap, plus adjustable Velcro sleeve cuffs and draw-cord waistband help keep the elements out. Embroidered with the signature B.G.D. skeleton golfer logo and ‘Birth. Golf. Death.’on the back.
To kick off the spring/summer season, B.G.D. is offering a 15 percent discount for online orders, using the promotional code BGD15. Orders of $50 or more already receive free shipping. For more information about B.G.D. or to place an order, visit www.birthgolfdeath.com. Products can be purchased online and at a growing number of fine retail and golf pro shops across the country.