Happy Friday - Cute Girls doing Golf Tricks Together

OK, first of all: pleated golf skirts! They're definitely hot right now and a number of companies are featuring them in current and upcoming collections. I'll be doing a post on this trend in the coming days. And don't worry ladies, they come in all lengths... you just choose the one that's right for you. I think these girls made the right choice.Thanks go to Victor Minuesa, from Barcelona, for

Rickie Fowler & The Mayor of Quail Hollow Putting Green

The ever intrepid Greg Moore is on the scene this week at Quail Hollow, armed with his camera and a keen sense of observation. In addition to his skills as a roving reporter, Mr. Moore is also an avid user/player of Foursquare, the ultra-popular, geo-social networking service/game. I'm into Foursquare too, but I'm not a great player because I always...um... forget to "check in". So naturally I

Fast & Fearless meet Glitz & Glamor - Mojo 6 Golf

The players are elite, the action is intense and the prize money is impressive. As in: ★ The world's Top players★ Raceway Golf (Fast/Short/Cut-throat)★ A $1 million purseOK, enough said. It's Mojo 6 and it's on CBS this weekend... May 1 & 2... from 2-3PM ET. ~ It's golf like you’ve never imagined it. Tip: ~ Get a few "non-golf fans" or "on-the-fence golf fans" to watch it with you. You know the

Strong Start to the Golf Season for the Birdie Sisters

Chicago was chilly and wet this past weekend but that didn't deter the Birdie Sisters as they headed to the course for the Illinois Junior Golf Classic. The tournament took place at St. Andrews Country Club in West Chicago about 34 miles from their home, and several times on the drive out, the girls looked skyward, hoping a warming sun would appear. But that didn't happen. Temperatures remained

ENC - Of Hamster Balls & Making Out With Matadors

Sweden won its first ever European Nations Cup today at La Sella Resort in Dénia, Alicante Spain. Anna Nordqvist and Sophie Gustafson were completely in synch; each did exactly what was called for to produce the eagle needed to force a playoff. In Gustafson's case it was an extraordinary approach shot with a seven-wood from 212 yards... which Nordqvist followed with a steely six foot putt... on

Dear Japan, Why is Your Golf Stuff so Damn Awesome?

I try not to look, because when I do I tend to get frustrated... and wind up in a state of agitation, stress and anxiety.Well this morning I succumbed. Knowing it would be a full day of writing, editing and admin, I convinced myself it wouldn't hurt to take a quick peek at some of my "To Read" bookmarks. I breezed through the WSJ story on the waning art of stamp collecting and the Times Online

The Birdy & Grace Golf Woman of the Year - Is it You?

Do you know a woman with a passion for golf, family, community and healthy living? Or maybe you are that woman.That's the type of woman who inspires golf apparel designer Birdy & Grace, and that's what they're looking for in their Golf Woman of the Year.When they find her she'll be flown to New York City, then whisked up to gracious Greenwich, Connecticut (my hometown!) for a photo shoot with a

"1 Million Shirts" Jason Sadler's New Initiative

From the creative, caring mind of Jason Sadler comes 1 Million Shirts, a charity that has as its goal to get 1,000,000 t-shirts donated to clothe people in Africa. As you might remember, I've worked with Jason on a couple of social media... initiatives... in the past, and his talent, enthusiasm and humor have made them hugely successful.For well over a year now shirts have been Jason's thing.

PUMA - Clever Little Bag, Awesome Little Golf Shoes

I've loved their golf shoes forever. In fact, I just ordered my fourth pair. Now I love their Clever Little Bags too.

I ♥ Rickie Fowler's Incandescent Awesomeness

My friend Greg is down in Hilton Head this week, taking in the action ... and taking some awesome candid shots... at the Verizon Heritage Classic. Yesterday he sent me this one suggesting it might "brighten my mid-week morning". He was right, it did. Mr. Fowler's radiant pointsettia golf polo seems to glow in the South Carolina sunshine as the exceptional young PUMA golfer once again

Golf, the Sport - Of Reputations and Perceptions

The past year, by any measure, has been a tumultuous time for golf. An economic crisis and a salacious sex scandal, each hit the sport at hitherto unimaginable levels and a general feeling of malaise prevailed.As a result there was a collective sigh of relief from golf business and media people last weekend when the Masters turned out the way it did, and a palpable ambiance of euphoria now

Giveaway: New SkyGolf Mobil Scoring iPhone App

If you're like me, this is going be the year you make some quantifiable improvements to your game. I know it's not easy, but I've got a great instructor and I've the perfect on-course scoring companion: SG Mobile Scoring. SG Mobile Scoring is a new iPhone app from SkyGolf for scoring your round and tracking your advanced stats. It's got tons of functionality and everything's explained at the the

The Return of Tiger and The Hollywood Ending

The 2010 Masters could have turned out a lot of ways. Think back just one week, to last Sunday night... when it was anyone's guess. The excitement was electrifying on the eve of Tiger's return as players arrived at Augusta National from around the world. Some speculated that the cloistered course and it's privileged patrons would be plagued by the Paparazzi, and that the beleaguered returning

"I Hope Tiger Wins So They Can Kiss His Butt"

That was the sentiment expressed by one fan at Augusta National yesterday, as Tiger Woods battled through a tough third round. It was a visceral reaction, on a moving day that featured a brilliant display of Mickelson magic and nearly relegated Mr. Woods to final round irrelevance. The Woods-Mickelson dream rivalry of the past decade has not always lived up to expectations but it tends to shine

The Time Warner Cable 3D Masters Viewing Event

On Thursday afternoon, in a cloistered lounge at New York's bustling Time Warner Center, pimento cheese sandwiches were served to several dozen guests in dark glasses. It was a taste of Augusta National in the middle of Manhattan, provided by Time Warner Cable. The event was held to allow guests to watch live coverage of the Masters in 3D, which... if one can't physically make it down to Augusta

The Awesome Tiger Nike Ad That Most Find Creepy

The Twitteratti has weighed in... with "creepy", "ultra-creepy", "shameless", shameful"... and quite a few less printable adjectives. Many golf bloggers are echoing these sentiments. ~ Personally however, I think the ad is awesome. That's not to say it isn't creepy... but who says awesome and creepy have to be mutually exclusive. Because we now know quite a bit about Earl and Tiger Woods, their

Not Afraid of Color, Ernie Els Dons Ishikawa Stripes

Intrepid photographer and PGA Golf Professional, Greg Moore is in Augusta this week and... as usual... he's captured some details others missed.Ernie Els, is definitely on a roll going into the year's first major... but can he roll with Ryo Ishikawa? Style-wise, I mean? The Big Easy, known for his decidedly dull sober khaki-and-white-shirt esthetic is playing with the kaleidoscopic wonder-kid

The 2010 Masters Spectator Style Award

The young man at left captured the prestegious Masters Spectator Style Award in 2009 for his subtle but elegant color pallet and artful use of accessories. Now we must find the 2010 champion. The standards are high and competition is bound to be fierce. The only requirement: The outfit must contain green and the Masters badge must be visible. That's it. ~ Other than that... cuteness is key,

Masters Traditions - My Pick is Sergio Garcia

It's a Masters Tradition for me, I always pick Sergio Garcia to win. And even after the... um... events, of last year, I'm upholding that tradition. So yeah, I'm for Sergio in 2010. And to that end, here's the 2010 version of my Sergio Garcia Masters Champion video.Sergio Garcia - My Masters Tradition from patricia hannigan on Vimeo.

Golf Fans Have No Desire to Punish Tiger

A decidedly unscientific survey of 32 golf fans gathered yesterday afternoon at Zody's 19th Hole... the on-site restaurant and bar at Gaynor Brennan Golf Course in Stamford, CT... revealed something I'd suspected for a while: recreational golfers and golf fans, for the most part, will warmly welcome Tiger Woods back to the game of golf.The golfers at Gaynor yesterday were predominantly male -

Happy Easter - Happy Spring - Happy Golf Season

Just in time for Spring comes a cute little book about golf. I know... there are some folks who still find it shocking to see "golf" and "cute" in the same sentence. And those individuals probably won't be big fans of this publication. But for everyone else Golf Girl's Little Tartan Book is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Borders and many fine independent book stores.More on the book

U.S. Open Challenge - What a Difference a Year Makes

It's becoming almost like a ritual of Spring: The unveiling of the "average golfer" finalists for the U.S. Open Challenge.Tiger Woods was the unwitting instigator of the Challenge several years ago when he suggested that a 10-handicapper could not break 100 at Oakmont Country Club the way it had been set up for the 2007 U.S. Open. That's when Golf Digest, the United States Golf Association and

Kraft Nabisco 2010 - Of Barbie Swings and Easter Balls

.Suzanne P. went bogey free... and took the first round lead at The Kraft Nabisco Championship. ...And the first major of the season is underway for the Ladies of the LPGA Tour. It hardly seems a year ago that Brittany Lincicome won in Rancho Mirage with that amazing final hole eagle, and if this year turns out to be even half as exciting as last year... it's going to be a fun weekend.There are