The Long & the Short of the Golf Skirt & Skort

.At many country clubs the rules on skirt length are quite clear. As in: "Skirts must be no greater than 4 inches above the middle of the kneecap" or how about: "Skirts/skorts must measure at least fourteen (14) inches from the waistband to the bottom of the skort and to within a scorecard width measure or four (4) inches of the top of the knee". OK...gulp. While not all dress code directives

Sergio Garcia's New Haircut Gets Mixed Reviews

.Who'd've guessed Sergio Garcia would create such an endearing social media presence? A relatively late adopter, he's only been part of the social media landscape since the beginning of the year. Sergio Garcia shares the kind of intimate details fans love to hear... but don't often get from athletes or actors. ~ He posts lots of photos too... snapshots actually, the kind we all take these days.

Stylish Seo Wins at The Kia Classic by J Golf

.Hee Kyung Seo is trying to decide: Should she grab the chance to join the LPGA full time in 2010, or just keep focused on the KLPGA?After winning The Kia Classic yesterday with a 12-under 276, that decision has become somewhat more pressing. She even suggested there was a house on the course at La Costa she had her eye on. She played on a sponsor's exemption there and won quite handily. And {

Bold, Blonde Golf Blogger Stealthily Stalks John Daly

.Heather Jones, for those of you who don't know, is a mid-western Mom and editor of the popular blog Real Women Golf. She's resplendently blonde and beautiful... and though she's been playing for less than five years she's already flirting with a single digit handicap. Let's face it, as a raven-haired, wannabe blonde... who's handicap hovers around 25... I might be tempted to... you know... hate

Front Row Experience - Swing With the LPGA Stars

.If you're like me, one of the things you love about golf tournaments is watching the players practice. Whether it's the methodical drills on the putting green or the impressive swing-tuning on the practice range, I find it fascinating to observe the multitude of techniques players and their coaches use and... I'll admit it... I've gleaned quite a few insights (golf and gossip) through artful

Ryo Ishikawa in the Awesomest Golf Outfit... Ever!

.I know, I know... he always wears awesome outfits but this one, well... this outfit pushes wow-factor to sizzling new heights. His bubblegum pants and matching belt are perfectly complemented by the variegated vibrancy of his golf shirt. All Yonex all the time. I'm not much of a visor fan but no one wears a visor like Ryo. Oh, except for his Ryo Ishikawa headcover. My good friend Greg Moore

A Trip to the 2010 Masters... is Still Within Reach

.It's going to be a Masters to remember. The much anticipated return of a prodigal player will ensure that. Of course everyone and his brother wants to go. And not just because Tiger's coming back. ~ There's something about Augusta National and the Masters that moves people in profound ways. Year after year. But tickets are always scarce and expensive, so what does one do ... particularly at

Tiger Woods Puts a Bit More of the Past Behind Him

.A gradual return to normalcy is what Tiger Woods seems to be hoping for. Not that his life was ever normal by average standards... and that's probably part of why things got... shall we say... totally out of hand... for a while there. A childhood spent on a singular path toward greatness, certainly must have isolated the aspiring young golf champion. I don't think it's unrealistic to imagine

Oh Yoko - A New Ishikawa on Course - Ryo's Little Sis

She's Yoko Ishikawa. Big brother is Ryo, he's part of the "Rickie, Ryo, Rory" triad that's come to symbolize the future hopes of the PGA Tour; the high-profile threesome often seen as the most promising of the promising young guns.Young Yoko is making her Japan LPGA Tour debut at this week's T-Point Ladies golf tournament...and has made it clear that she hopes to follow in her brother's

Male Sports Scribbler Sees Sexism in Tiger's Comeback

.It's been ten rumor-filled weeks since the Tiger Woods Scandal broke, and you know what I'm getting really tired of? Guys chastising Tiger for cheating. ...In fact, it's starting to annoy me. Big time. Probably because the consternation is frequently followed by a self-congratulatory segue into how they've never cheated on their spouse. ~ As I've said numerous times since Thanksgiving, I'd far

Tiger's Return & The Awesomeness of Angel Cabrera

From the moment speculation began that Tiger might be making his return at the Masters, there were those who lamented the possibility. The sanctimonious have suggested that repentance requires more than a few months, while expounding on the evils of adultery, while some players have implied that an Augusta comeback might hurt the hallowed tournament by turning it into a Tiger-centric, tabloid

Enviable Assets : Sophie Sandolo's Golf and Glamour

Here in the US, many know Sophie Sandolo from Big Break Kaanapali. Others are admirers of her calendars which have featured elegant, erotic photography... and liberal amounts of artful nudity, since 2005, years before the arrival of the ESPN Magazine "body issue". I wrote about Sophie back in December of 2007. She had just published her 2008 calendar and was again ahead of the curve. She had

Awesome Early Commitments for the 2010 Travelers Championship

Here in Connecticut mid-March is generally when we start looking forward to summer. Well this year... after a particularly cold, snowy winter... we're literally longing for it... collectively yearning for warm, sunny days and green fairways.The Travelers Championship, our state's biggest sporting event has practically become synonymous with summer in CT. For almost two decades the tournament once

I Got My MacBook a Brand New Golf Skin...

It's actually a Lap Tat. And it'll definitely make my Mac more graphically appealing. The decals come in a myriad of colors and designs and they're removable so you can change your shade with the seasons. My laptop now matches my golf bag so that works for me. Like so many good things Lap Tats are available at Etsy for $12.50 plus shipping. You can follow them on Twitter too. ♛ T/Y Erik Gavriluk.

Mojo 6 - Time to Cast Your Last 16th Player Votes

.The lucky 16th lady is one of the those pictured above... and what she'll win is a spot in the upcoming LPGA sanctioned Mojo 6 tournament at Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Mojo 6 has already signed up the best-of-the-best... top players based on their World Rankings. The event will be the first ever Raceway Golf tournament... a fast-paced new format that, from the sounds of

Golf, Gaming & Much More: Harrah's Total Experience

.Ah, the group trip. It could be a destination wedding, or a mancation... a girlfriend getaway or a family reunion, if you've ever gotten stuck having to had to plan one you know the dilemma. Once you've been designated the as the ringleader you quickly discover each member of your group is on a slightly different page... maybe even a different chapter... and you realize the old adage "you can't

PUMA Buys Cobra ... and Jochen Zeitz is Awesome

.With all the golf clothes I have... and I have tons... I'll rarely hit the course without some PUMA on. I've golf four pairs of PUMA golf shoes... though one's been in my sister's possession since last July when I lent it to her for the PUMA open. For some reason, I can't get her to give them back, though I've asked repeatedly. I love my PUMA Belts too and the skirts, pants, shirts... everything

Geek Girls Golf... and Swing With Sweet Spot

.Geek Girls is an organization created to educate and empower girls and women... of all ages, skill-levels and income brackets... on computer technology and social media. They get together for seminars and socials... bootcamps and classes, aimed at eliminating technophobia. They also put an emphasis on paying it forward. Giving back... and passing on the positive. So it was beyond serendipitous

Vanilla Villegas - Beneath Camilo's Colorful Exterior

At first glance, Honda Classic winner Camilo Villegas is as far from vanilla as it gets. Exotic, unique and anything-but-bland Is how most would describe him. His lean, stylish, close-to-the-body fashion statements combined with a powerful physical game draw immediate attention... then of course there's the idiosyncratic, hyper-extended putting posture that's earned him his "Hombre Araña"

Chatroulette, Tiger Woods & Lonely French Golf Instructors (part one)

I have to admit it, during this long Connecticut winter I've really enjoyed spending Friday nights at home... alone... with my MacBook. In fact, once I set myself up in front of the fireplace with a glass of wine, I find these Friday evenings pretty awesome. My occasionally annoying sweet husband is down the street in a smokey cellar, with a bunch of middle aged men. They sit around a green felt

The Cutest Golf Shoes Ever in History

.Do you believe these shoes? They're obviously not golf shoes you wear on the course but more like apres-golf shoes, or just golf-themed shoes. But in any case they're adorable. Click the photos for a better look.They were made in Spain, they're size 8, and they cost $65. Check them out on Etsy. And if you're thinking of ordering them you better act quickly... because so am I.

The Birdie Sister's Golf Show Welcomes Nan Ryan

.It's hard to keep up with the amazing Birdie Sisters. Junior golfers Erica and Myah Jackson have so much going on.Their latest venture is The Birdie Sister's Golf Show, a radio talk show with Erica and Mayah interviewing fascinating figures from the world of golf. I'm going to be working with them... helping with scheduling and production, as well as assisting On-Air as needed. The show will air

Dude, Where's My Par? Recommended Reading

.Every now and then I come upon a golf blog that really strikes a chord.If you haven't discovered Dude yet, I suggest you check it out. It's clever and funny and good to the last drop.Editor Jack Rivers is on Twitter too.

"Being John Daly" and The Struggle to Be John Daly

.From his well-documented checkered past to his whimsical checkered pants, John Daly is a unique, colorful, charismatic professional golfer with fan base most of his fellow PGA Tour players can only dream of. His rise out of nowhere is legendary but has often been overshadowed by incidents that have put him perilously close to the wrong side of the law, and kept him in constant contact with PGA

"He Can Do Whatever He Wants, He's Rickie Fowler. Sheesh"

.In other words, he's Rickie Fowler... and you're not. And you'll never have to decide whether to lay up or go for it in the final round of a PGA Tournament, with a chance to win.So you may as well not worry your pretty little self about Rickie's decision. (Though chances are, if you're worrying about it, you're not pretty or little).In fact, if you're expressing indignation or experiencing mild