REAL WOMEN GOLF

Before I left for Florida, I loaded my apps on my iPhone and packed my computer so I could post every interesting tidbit from my trip and tournament. My intentions were good, but my execution fell short.I brought beautiful weather with me and was extremely fortunate to enjoy three lovely...

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I arrived! This was actually quite an accomplishment for me since I detest flying. But our Air Tran flight was easy breezy. I did have a small breakfast cocktail to calm some nerves, but leaving snow and ice behind gave me an extra dose of courage.The weather is gorgeous, but...

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Anyone who reads this blog knows I'm a true John Daly fan. I've had the premiere of his new show, Being John Daly, on my calendar for months.Some of my friends like to make fun of me for my lion head covers. Wait until they see my new "collection" this...

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Many folks have addressed the preeminent "short skirt" issue on the golf course—what's appropriate and what's not. How short is too short?The short skort debate quickly evolves, or devolves, into the "tummy" issue. Should golfing gals show their midriffs during a round? I personally like to keep mine covered, but...

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I hate the snow.I hate practicing inside.I hate hitting off rubber mats.I hate not being able to follow my ball in the gray skies.I hate freezing my fanny off.I hate whining about the cold.But I really hate it when the range runs out of balls.This winter central Ohio had record-breaking...

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Why can't I live in Arizona?Not only would I be golfing, I would enjoy the Waste Management Phoenix Open, and all its glory—in person. As one who is gravely concerned about the epidemic proportions of GITH disease, I must admit, I love the frivolity of the crowd at this...

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Every gal needs a perfect black dress. Every golfing gal needs a perfect black skort.But back in 2003, Susan Hess couldn't find that ideal black skort—one that could be worn on and off the course. So she decided to make her own. It was a humble beginning for Golftini, but...

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If anyone should teach a course in how to shoot 80 without long irons, it's me.I'm not proud of this fact, but my iron play last fall was abysmal. There's nothing like trembling over a 110-yard par three—a formerly beloved hole where I actually had my hole in one. But...

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Match Play can make you cuckoo. No wonder I love it.The Accenture Match Play Championship was great fun this weekend. Anyone who has competed in match play knows how intense and unpredictable it can be. It requires an entirely different mindset. It's much harder to "play your own game." Before...

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Did you ever think, "Man, John Daly should model underwear?" Well, you should now.Forget hitting off a beer can sans shirt, JD is now sporting some Slix new undies. So now we all know what he wears underneath his Loudmouth pants.“Slix boxer briefs are the most ridiculously comfortable underwear I’ve...

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Yesterday's Accenture Match Play Championship brought Mike Weir one heck of an unplayable lie. On hole 13, Mr. Weir shot his ball into a cactus leaving him a shot that was about waist-high. He was forced to take an unplayable lie and eventually lost the match to Paul Casey.The...

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The snow couldn't have come at a worse time for my golf game. I guess that's not true. July would have been worse.But I was finally grooving the swing, and hitting to grass, just a mere few weeks ago. Sure it's been off mats I hate, but my swing is...

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I told you there was a connection between golf and curling!Back in September, I contemplated giving up golf for curling. After having a horrific performance at a tournament, I decided to explore other sporting options to combine my figure skating and golf experience. After some research, it was obvious that...

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We amateur golfers are lucky. There is a maximum number we can take on any given hole.This doesn't apply to tourneys, but it's a great fall-back on regular rounds. There was a time when I often considered simply sitting out a certain bear-of-a-hole on my home course, taking my max...

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I want to thank everyone for entering the FORE! jewelry contest. The response was fabulous. Please take a moment to look at their site, because they have beautiful items. FORE! also offers free worldwide shipping.Most of all, thank you, FORE! jewelry, for this fun contest and some gorgeous prizes.Editor's Note:...

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Today is the last day to enter the FORE! jewelry RWG Valentine's Day contest. First prize is a beautiful set of golf earrings. They are sterling silver, golf-inspired balls with rose quartz stones. Second and third prize will be my new favorite golfing ponytail holders.To enter the contest simply send...

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If you're still looking for a Valentine's present for the golfing guy or gal in your life, there's still time. Boxgroove.com to the rescue!Boxgroove is a really cool new concept that allows members to play different courses, including private clubs, and also network with other golfers across the United States....

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One of the few things that make me feel better on these snowbound days is checking out the new spring golf fashions. Lela Designs lifts my spirits with their sophisticated styles. Wearing their outfits makes me yearn for sunny days and green fairways.There is a definite nautical feel to Lela's...

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I haven't written much about my winter "training" this year. I'm a bit worried I will jinx the progress I've made. In a nutshell, my new coach completely broke down my swing. The results have shocked me—in a good way.During our first lesson, he fumbled through my bag and asked...

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This morning I made another emergency grocery run before the worst of this week's blizzard arrives. I really wanted to hit the range, but wasn't sure it was worthwhile with all the snow falling. Since it was a balmy 30 degrees, I decided to give it a try.I'm not sure...

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I watched the Northern Trust Open this weekend while working on my new skort designs. It's one thing to be snowed in. It's another to be snowed in and not be able to watch golf. So I was greatly relieved to see the weather clear up in the City of...

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I'm currently conducting my own "Project Fairway" in my dining room. I've dusted off the sewing machine and started creating some golf skorts. I know what you all must be thinking: She golfs, writes, sings AND sews. Yes, it's all true. Although clearly I do some things better than others.Fortunately...

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A few months back I promised more videos from the course of me and my golfing gal pals. Well today's the day.This one was filmed during a Friday afternoon at the end of the season. We were out enjoying our round that involved a team game and a couple of...

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I love Groundhog Day–NOT! In fact, I have serious issues with this rodent. Since I know this year will be like all others, I am bringing back 2009's Groundhog Day post for an encore. I usually have a love for all things cute and cuddly, but not when it comes...

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I'm sure many of you have heard that over the weekend John Daly told The Golf Channel (TGC) he was "done" with golf. The next day he clarified on Twitter that he never said anything about retirement, but he just needed some time to work through some difficulties with...

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