As a member of the Shinnecock Nation, I needed no introduction to the game of golf.
My ancestors supplied the land and built what the world now knows as Shinnecock Hills. Shinnecock golfers played in the second U.S. Open ever held. For generations, our nation has played a key role in the trajectory of the game as players, Greenskeepers, Superintendents, and stewards of the course.
I've spent over three decades walking these fairways as a caddie, including caddying in multiple U.S. Opens. When you walk alongside the game long enough, you learn to respect the details—the rhythm of a round, the pace, the traditions, and the quiet moments in between shots.
One night, late, an idea came to me and I wrote it down before I forgot.
Golfers who enjoy a cigar on the golf course deserved something better than setting it on chemically treated grass, balancing it on a cart, or improvising with whatever was nearby. The solution needed to be simple, discreet, and belong naturally on the course.
That idea became BogeyforStogies® - An Elevated Cigar Stand and Holder.
Designed to attach magnetically to a golf cart or metal surface, the stand travels with the golfer from tee to green, keeping cigars elevated above pesticides and debris, while remaining unobtrusive and functional. It's built to respect the game—not interrupt it.
BogeyforStogies® isn't about excess. It's about quality.
The same way golfers appreciate the quality of a fine cigar, they appreciate equipment that feels intentional, understated, and earned.
Today, BogeyforStogies® can be found quietly in use at championship courses and in pro shops that understand the value of thoughtful design.