Glam on the Green - A Shiny New Online Golf Shop

No two ways about it, the era of unattractive golf clothing is officially over. I'm not saying hideous golf fashion is extinct. Not at all... it's not even an endangered species... but nowadays there are definitely options. Myriad options... for golfers of all shapes and sizes. For young and old(er).And shopping has never been so simple. More and more online golf shops are launching... they're

A Cute Little Smiley Face Golf Girl

I'm not generally a fan of smileys, but I've got to admit I find this one pretty cute.

Only Two Things: A "Men Only" Grill - OK or No Way?

This is a touchy one. The Men's Grill, that bastion that exists at many clubs... it's often a bar/casual dining establishment... it may involve cigars and/or cards and/or a big screen TV or two. The common denominator however is that women are not permitted inside. Sometimes they're given their own "room" sometimes not, either way though the "Men Only" room is off limits to the "fairer sex"...

My Search for an Awesome Sunday Golf Bag

So that's what I'm looking for. They used to call them "Sunday bags", but now I hear people referring to them as "range bags". I want something like the one in the illustration at left. These over-the-shoulder appear to have been popular at the Home of Golf in bygone years, as illustrated in the charming vintage poster at left. I'm looking for something light... something that accommodates

Au Revoir Evian, a l'Année Prochaine.... Bisous!

I'm always sad to see the Evian Masters end. Falling as it does in late July, I tend associate the end of the tournament with the beginning of the end of summer. I know we still have a month or more left but the days are already getting shorter and subliminally I've already renounced some of the more ambitious summer adventures I fantasized about in late Spring. The garden party I talked about

Jiyai Shin - The Final Round Queen Wins Evian Masters

Just a few weeks after an emergency appendectomy, Jiyai Shin is once again living up to her nickname. She grabbed her seventh LPGA victory at the Evian Masters today with a nine-foot putt on the last hole, finishing one shot ahead of Morgan Pressel, Choi Na Yeon and Alexis Thompson.The win will likely place the the spirited South Korean back on top again in the rapidly changing Rolex Rankings.Oh.

Growing Golf: Of Shorter Layouts & Obvious Solutions

It seems like a classic no-brainer. The fact is, recreational golf is struggling. A spate of recent reports lament course closings, fewer rounds being played and Golf businesses battling with the bottom line and a shrinking customer base. There are numerous reasons given for the decline, but most will agree that at least one of three major factors: cost, time and difficulty can be found somewhere

Evian Masters 2010 - Maria Verchenova's Flirty Skirts

Flirty is actually an understatement. Bright yellow and ultra ruffly, the multi-tiered mini that Maria wore at the Evian Masters yesterday went beyond flirty. It's certainly the most... feminine... golf skirt I've ever seen. It brings a fun, festive look to the course... and I totally Love it. The designer of this flirty skirt is well known in golf circles, but not so much in the fashion design

Only Two Things: Are Americans Puritanical?

The best women golfers in the world are in Europe right now. They're in Evian-Les-Bains, a magically beautiful place between the shores of Lake Geneva and the towering peaks of the French Alps, getting ready for this week's the Evian Masters. We'll be talking about this popular tournament in the the first part of our show tonight... as well the recent Open Championship and the upcoming Ricoh

Rambling Rory McIlroy will Play in 2010 Egyptian Open

The increasingly global nature of professional golf was a hot topic during the Open Championship last week. As the final round played out on the windy fairways of the Old Course at St. Andrews, the leaderboard was festooned with flags of many colors, including a pair each from South Africa, England, Sweden and Spain and one each from Germany, Ireland and Northern Ireland. Asia was present too...

Awesome Alpine Golf - The 2010 Evian Masters

There's not a more breathtaking venue on any golf tour than Evian Les Bains. On the southern shore of Lake Geneva, its verdant landscape is backed the towering snow capped French Alps. There's a tree-lined lakeside promenade, lined with trees and elegant gardens, and there are numerous chateaus and spas. I spent a week in Evian almost 10 years ago when I lived in Paris, and was charmed by the

Of Turtlenecks and Polo Shirts - the 2010 British Open

It's a look that's been around forever, but I've certainly never see so much of it... at least not in one place. I'm talking about the "short-sleeved-polo shirt-over-a-long sleeved-undershirt" look.In the past, at the Open Championship... and other events where the weather was blustery... a more traditional sweater-over-a-polo-shirt, (possibly topped by a wind shirt or jacket) was the way most

At The Chiquita Classic: A Stenson-Inspired Striptease

While multiple layers were being worn by many at the Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, it was a far different story half way around the world in Cincinnati, OH. That's where the Nationwide Tour is this week for the Chiquita Classic, and with the temperature hovering around 90, and humidity factoring in, there is certainly no need for Under Armour. In fact, in a scene

Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center Now Open

You may remember the hardhat Cristie Kerr wore almost one year ago to announce the groundbreaking for the Cristie Kerr Women’s Health Center in Jersey City, NJ. Well, a year goes by and the center is now open... along with the LibertyHealth Imaging Center... on the campus of Jersey City Medical Center, taking appointments and seeing patients at the first full-service breast cancer center in

St. Andrews Awesomeness - Ryo Ishikawa in Pink

A few weeks ago Ryo Ishikawa hit the fairways of Pebble Beach in an outfit so impressively pink it inspired an admiring tweet from Paula Creamer. The shade was bubblegum... but not just any bubblegum, I'm talking the really bright kind. As in, Bubblicious Strawberry Splash. That however, was California, the birthplace of Malibu Barbie. Clearly Scotland calls for something more understated...

Bonne fête aux golfeurs et golfeuses de la France

Défilés et feux d'artifices... et peut-être même une partie de golf. ~ Alors, bonne fête French friends!We call it Bastille Day over here, and generally we celebrate by drinking Champagne. Alors, yay! I played golf with my J'adore Paris tees today. It was awesome... and magnifique!All the other golfers were coveting them and... I might add... attempting to steal them. After all, what could be

Ladies at the 19th Hole-Tonight on "Only Two Things"

The proverbial 19th Hole, that pub on or near the golf course where golfers go for a drink after a round. It's a fun place where the delights... and disasters... of the day can be rehashed, convivially, over a beer or cocktail. ~ But are ladies always welcome? Or, on the contrary, are they welcomed... a bit too warmly? This debate arose out of a couple emails I received recently within days of

A Little Tartan Book Signing & Golf in New Canaan.

Elm Street Books is a warm and welcoming place. ~ It's an independent bookstore where general manager Kathleen Millard and her staff greet many shoppers by name. ~ They carry an awesomely eclectic mix of books plus a unique selection of toys and gifts.New Canaan and it's neighboring towns are home to a substantial number of golfers. The New Canaan Country Club features a tight, tree lined

Keeping Up With the Birdie Sisters

They're a lot busier than the Kardashians, and they don't even have a reality show... yet. Not to say there won't be one in the future, but for the time being, Erica and Myah Jackson have too much else going on. "Busy" doesn't even begin to describe what their days are like. To get an idea of what I'm talking about, check out their June/July schedule:June 1: Chicago Public Schools’ Golf

The Molinari Brothers - Inspired Italian Golf

Just a few months ago most Americans... including many who consider themselves ardent golf fans... knew nothing of the Molinari brothers. And if asked to name an Italian golfer they'd likely need to refer to the Google. Some however, would remember the 1995 Open Championship, when Constantino Rocca, a wonderfully demonstrative Italian, sank a 60 foot putt on the 18th at St Andrews to make the

A Saturday Signing at Awesome Elm Street Books

I'm going to be in the charming Southwestern CT town of New Canaan tomorrow, for a book signing event at Elm Street Books. New Canaan is a great place to spend a Saturday. It's a town with lots of history, many unique and eclectic shops a wide array of dining options. Elm Street Books is the quintessential community bookstore. It's warm and welcoming and clearly presided over with care. It's a

Win An Awesome Open Championship Tribute

As a golf history buff I would have loved to be at St. Andrews for the upcoming Open Championship and the 150th birthday of the renowned course, but there's just no way I could fit a trip to Scotland next week... and believe me I tried.Yesterday however, I received a copy of "THE OPEN: Golf's Oldest Major" a gorgeous new book by golf writer, architect and historian Donald Steele, which is

Spain & Netherlands Compete for World & Ryder Cups

So it turns out a couple of ancient adversaries (remember the Dutch Revolts back in the middle ages?) will be facing off in the 2010 World Cup final. The match will take place Sunday at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. The Netherlands vs Spain? Who saw that coming? I mean really. When Spain lost to Switzerland in their first match even some avid España fans had their doubts... and since the

Oakmont Eats Golfers for Breakfast... One by One

That's what they say... and players are preparing for an epically challenging U.S. Women's Open, made more grueling by a record breaking heatwave. World number one Cristie Kerr called it "...one of the hardest courses I've ever seen" ...and I think we can assume she's seen a few hard courses. I'll be in Oakmont for Saturday's round which is especially awesome because I didn't think I'd be able

Only Two Things - The Career-Family Conundrum

The topic is cominig up a lot lately, particularly where the LPGA tour is concerned: Can women do both? Can they play golf at a top level, AND thrive as wife and mother? Does an increasingly global tour mean more "early retirements?" ~ That's what we'll be talking about tonight on "Only Two Things". We'll be broadcasting from 9:30 - 10:30PM ET. And you can weigh in, on Air. Use call-in number

Sexy World Cup Avatars & An Exotic Golf Discovery

OK, The World Cup. Not a golf event but a global sporting event significant enough that I'd feel remiss in ignoring it.So it's down to four teams. And that's part of the problem for us casual fans of futbol/Soccer. Like in golf when Tiger's not playing and the casual fans drop out... or just shift their attention elsewhere. Well the USA (for patriotic reasons) and Brazil (for other reasons) were

Alstom Open de France & The French Ryder Cup Bid

No matter how old you are, repeatedly being told you're the oldest... anything... has got to get old pretty quickly.

By the time Miguel Angel Jimenez lifted the ornate silver trophy yesterday at Golf National, I'd guess he was already quite sick of hearing how he was the tournament's oldest winner. As you've probably heard, he won the Alstom Open de France... and as soon as he did

And In Rickie Fowler News, The British Open Just Got Brighter

The news came in the form of a status update on his Facebook fan page: "Just found out I will be taking the John Deere Classic Charter flight over Sunday night to play in the British Open next week!!"Rickie, who's ranked 37th in the world, got into the Open Championship field... along with Jeff Overton... by being one of the two highest-ranked players, not already exempt.At this point the

Golf Just Got Sexier - Poodle at the Tenerife Ladies Open

There's no shortage of sizzle in Tenerife this weekend. The ruggedly beautiful Spanish Island... which lies off the coast of Africa... has long been a popular tourist destination for Northern Europeans in search of sunshine, and for the past several days it's played host to the LET's Tenerife Ladies Open. Buenavista golf course where the tournament is taking place designed by Seve Ballesteros and

Shannon Hall, Birdy & Grace Golf Woman of the Year

She's a real woman with a passion for golf, and that's just what golf apparel company Birdy & Grace was looking for when they set out to find their Golf Woman of the Year. Shannon Hall is a full-time registered nurse, she's also a wife and a mom and does tons of volunteer work. So much for those of us who complain about never having time for golf, right? Shannon makes time for golf because she

LeBron James & Dwyane Wade - Free Agent Swingers

They're clearly the world's most fascinating NBA free agents, but which one has the better golf swing? I don't know the answer to that but I'm guessing someone might. What I have learned is that LeBron tends to play with billionaires, which isn't surprising as he's made no secret of his desire to join their ranks. While sharing a golf cart with Warren Buffet may have allowed Mr. James to pick up