Reinland Golf Co Linksman Putter Cover

Yesterday we reviewed the Black Lab BL-8 putter which is Chip Usher’s modern take inspired by the classic 8802 putter.  Well today we continue with that classic theme by featuring an 8802-inspired putter cover.  The Reinland Golf Co Linksman feels straight out of early 1900s Scotland and is perfect for your vintage blade.

The Looks

When I think of Reinland Golf Co, the first thing I think of is their general style and vibe.  The actual products just fall into place.  Like the brand itself, the Linksman has a utilitarian feel, but a laid back, classic, and rustic vibe to it.  To me, the Linksman looks like a small boot some old Scottish golfer made from a local tartan and shearling he got from his own old coat so he could protect his money maker (putter, you guys) out on the links.  I love it.  No bells, no whistles, just a basic boot that doesn’t look like your modern putter covers.

In true Reinland fashion, the Linksman is available in a wide range of patterns.  The plaid pictured here (tartan if you want to stick with the Scottish theme) is called “Butch,” but the Reinland website has more tartans, herringbones, tweeds, and a sick Aztec pattern.  Honestly, you can’t go wrong, but I love how well all the different Reinland patterns perfectly capture the casual Pacific Northwest vibe.  In my opinion, for the Linksman’s classic old-school style, the Butch, Marlon, and Fudge patterns are tough to beat.

Design Quality

This is a good time to point out that every Reinland Golf Co cover, whether putter or wood, is 100% handmade somewhere way up in Walla Walla, Washington (the state).  It shows in their final products.  The stitching is strong and tight, the construction is clean, and the covers just have that good ole “they don’t make ’em like they used to” made in the USA feel.  If you’re lucky, your cover was even made by the matriarch of the Reinland boys, Marti.

The Reinland Golf Co Linksman is a really simple design.  There aren’t any magnets, zippers, or velcro on this cover.  That said, I would only really recommend it for narrow, heel-shafted blade putters.  I suppose you could stretch the hell out of it and try to make it work for other sizes and shapes, but the Linksman is truly made for Billy Baroo.  Sliding the Linksman over the putter head is easy and the fit is nice and snug so it doesn’t fall off somewhere on the course.  The quality wool and shearling inside make the Linksman fairly padded, but still do your best to make sure you aren’t dropping your collector’s-item putter on any cart paths.

On-Course Performance

I honestly can’t speak to the durability of the Reinland Golf Co Linksman itself.  Since I don’t typically play an 8802 putter, I’m just not getting it out enough to beat up.  I have, however, had a couple Reinland headcovers for quite some time and they are built like tanks.  The materials are high quality and hold up to pretty much anything.  The Linksman specifically will stay snug on your putter and is easy to get on and off.  While I mentioned I still wouldn’t recommend any cart path incidents, your putter will be perfectly protected from bag chatter in the Linksman.

Final Thoughts

My favorite part about the Reinland Golf Co Linksman is that it somehow feels new and super old at the same time.  Let’s face it, when the 8802-style putter was at its peak, these guys weren’t using putter covers!  In fact, putter covers being common is a fairly new thing in terms of golf’s history.  Somehow the Reinland Linksman feels like you’re using the same putter cover your grandpa used.  The reality is, Reinland is a newer company that just launched this design this year.  So if you want a classic look to protect your classic putter like I have on my Black Lab BL-8, check out the Reinland Golf Co Linksman.

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