Four kinds of bottle opener, four uses. The classic opener is for everyday use, the wall-mounted one for decor, the magnetic one for the kitchen — and Le 19e Trou for when you want opening a beer to be a moment: a hole in one with every bottle.
| Criterion | ⛳ Le 19e Trou | 🔧 Classic metal opener | 🧲 Magnetic opener | 🪛 Wall-mounted opener |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | A golf bottle opener in sturdy plastic: you pop the cap and the golfer putts it straight into the hole. | The basic flat or handled opener, usually in steel. | A fridge-mounted opener that catches the cap with a magnet. | Screwed to the wall, often in cast iron, pub-style. |
| Fun factor | A hole in one with every beer — a little show every time | Does the job, no show | Neat, the cap stays put | Vintage look |
| Portability | Yes (base about 18 × 12 cm, about 300 g, sits on any table) | Yes (keyring, drawer, pocket) | Usually not (lives on the fridge) | No (screwed to the wall) |
| Best for | Drinks with friends, stag dos, gifts for golfers, Father's Day | Everyday use | Home kitchens | Home bars, garages, a permanent drinks corner |
For quick, everyday use: a classic metal opener does the job.
For a home bar: a wall-mounted opener sets the scene.
For a gift, a stag do or drinks with friends: Le 19e Trou. Set it down, everyone watches, you pop the cap, the golfer putts — hole in one, and the evening has started. A gift for golfers, or for any friend who enjoys a beer.
For a kitchen full of gadgets: a magnetic opener.
One thing to know: Le 19e Trou needs a small flat space on the table to line up the putt.
