Lots of things cross this desk in the course of a few months and lately we’re seen products that really stand out. All are available via internet, most can be ordered by any good golf shop. All are worth a look.

Here they are:

Sandbaggers

Women’s golf shoes have always been smaller versions of the men’s styles and the few efforts at doing something different haven’t gone far. It seems that ladies like shoes that look like “real” golf shoes and style hasn’t been a factor.

You don’t have to be much of an observer to know that women like a lot of shoes, and that they’re picky about what they get. The Sandbaggers company has a big line of ladies shoes that seem to balance the men’s look with neat styles.

They have an extensive line including the sandal-style that look awful on men but somehow work for ladies, some saddle types that men would find 1920’s but women like, and some pointy-toes that only women would dare wear.

Don’t need socks, either. The shoes come with a removable liner that can be washed.

They’re priced as good shoes should be and don’t complain about paying in the $150 range.

www.hersandbaggers.com.

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Money Clamp

Almost every money clip I’ve tried has been a weakling as far as holding things is concerned. If it isn’t weak, it’s engineered to hold a large amount of cash/credit cards, and things fall out when times are light.

The Money Clamp comes from a company that claims their product is “The World’s Only Money Clip That Works.” Can’t attest to the “only” part but it sure does work, and it would make an ideal tee gift if your budget will allow you to get to the $60 range.

The clip is a clamp that locks down over your money. Nothing is going to slip away with this thing.

Check it out at www.moneyclamp.com.

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Davek umbrellas

These are out of New York and are an adaptation of the company’s high-end line of what I guess you’d call “regular” umbrellas. They saw the need for a very good golf umbrella — most are cheaply made, as you know — and their aptly-named “Golf” version has what you need:

• A big canopy. It opens to a full six feet.

• Strength to stand up to the wind. The six ribs are stronger than I’ve ever seen in a golf umbrella.

• Good venting. There’s what they call a “dual-canopy system” that allows air to flow through.

• An anchor. In this case, you pop a spike out of the bottom (be careful!) and it’s long enough to get a firm grip in the ground.

There’s a lifetime guarantee and you’ll find it at www.daveky.com. Not cheap at $99 but better than anything else we’ve seen.

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Drymax socks

These people are serious enough about socks to publish a 111-page, hard-bound, slick-paper book on them. You’ll find every bit of information you can imagine about the lowly socks. Maybe we’ll appreciate them a little more.

Drymax is a North Carolina company and the socks are similar to the wicking shirts we’re wearing, but a little thicker when you need it.

They look little when you open the package but they fit fine. They’re comfortable, look good, wash easily, dry quickly and everything else you want.

They make an extensive line including all high-activity sports and even dress socks, and the prices are competitive.

www.drymaxsocks.com.

— Fred Seely