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The story's been seized upon by western scribes of every stripe ... and it's still being rehashed and retweeted with surprising regularity.
It started with a piece by Lawrence Donegan which appeared Sunday, in the Observer and on guardian.co.uk. ~ Donegan writes of his visit to the site of the Tiger Woods Dubai golf course development, and in multiple, metaphorically-rich
Selasa, 30 November 2010
Sabtu, 27 November 2010
The Dubai World Championship Golf Shoe Statement
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Hip, street-inspired footwear like PUMA's Cell Fusion Golf Shoes and Ecco's Golf Streets have been infiltrating the sea of traditional saddle shoes for a while now, however when the affable Oliver Wilson appeared in his glove shoes at the Dubai World Championship, there was considerable curiosity... and some consternation from the media.
Golf 24 Seven called them "horrible"
Hip, street-inspired footwear like PUMA's Cell Fusion Golf Shoes and Ecco's Golf Streets have been infiltrating the sea of traditional saddle shoes for a while now, however when the affable Oliver Wilson appeared in his glove shoes at the Dubai World Championship, there was considerable curiosity... and some consternation from the media.
Golf 24 Seven called them "horrible"
Jumat, 26 November 2010
Musings of a Golf Newbie - Frustration and Elation
By Jordan FarrOver the past several weeks, I’ve become a true cheerleader for golf.However, even though I’ve been playing more often, and spending hours at the range, I still... by most standards... suck.Denying golf’s frustration is like... let’s see... it’s like denying a huge elephant which happens to be sitting in a barn with a bunch of small horses. Okay, that made absolutely no sense.
Rabu, 24 November 2010
Thanksgiving Outtakes and Hot Rickie Fowler
.My last few days have included nine holes of golf, a modicum of writing and an inhabitual amount of time spent in the kitchen. I made four pies and a massive amount of cranberry sauce. I also rediscovered my amazing collection of antique French silverware... and actually remembered why I collected it in the first place.
We're having Thanksgiving at our house for the first time in years
We're having Thanksgiving at our house for the first time in years
Senin, 22 November 2010
Rickie Fowler is Hot, Justin Bieber is Cool
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A few week's ago As you probably heard, Justin Timberlake gave a unique shout-out to Rickie Fowler at his Shriners Hospitals for Children Open when he declared "Rickie Fowler is like -- I don't know, I think he's cooler than Justin Bieber."
Well we beg to differ... somewhat... with that assessment. As far as we're concerned Justin Bieber can keep "cool". After all he won four
A few week's ago As you probably heard, Justin Timberlake gave a unique shout-out to Rickie Fowler at his Shriners Hospitals for Children Open when he declared "Rickie Fowler is like -- I don't know, I think he's cooler than Justin Bieber."
Well we beg to differ... somewhat... with that assessment. As far as we're concerned Justin Bieber can keep "cool". After all he won four
Minggu, 21 November 2010
Musings of a Golf Newbie - Life & the Game
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By Jordan Farr
We've all heard that golf is a great metaphor for life.
At its most basic, it's the highs and the lows... and the ups and the downs... that can be compared. ~ And a bad break sometimes leads to a good outcome, both on the course and off.
Though there are choices in the way one proceeds... through the years, or down the fairway... in both golf and life there comes a time
By Jordan Farr
We've all heard that golf is a great metaphor for life.
At its most basic, it's the highs and the lows... and the ups and the downs... that can be compared. ~ And a bad break sometimes leads to a good outcome, both on the course and off.
Though there are choices in the way one proceeds... through the years, or down the fairway... in both golf and life there comes a time
Jumat, 19 November 2010
Sensationalist Story Surrounds Beirut Golf Course
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When I was in Beirut for two weeks in the summer of 2005, I spent each day on the beaches, basking in the Mediterranean sun and swimming in a swirling sea so blue it melded with the azure sky.
Our evenings were spent at outdoor eateries where, night after night, dozens of small dishes were delivered to our table, marking the start of another amazingly sumptuous feast.
I'd never
When I was in Beirut for two weeks in the summer of 2005, I spent each day on the beaches, basking in the Mediterranean sun and swimming in a swirling sea so blue it melded with the azure sky.
Our evenings were spent at outdoor eateries where, night after night, dozens of small dishes were delivered to our table, marking the start of another amazingly sumptuous feast.
I'd never
Rabu, 17 November 2010
Only Two Things - Who Wears the Golf Pants?
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...on BlogTalkRadio
Are women the new men? It's a question being asked quite frequently these days.
Earlier this year women became the majority of the workforce for the first time in U.S. history. Most managers are now women too. And for every two men who get a college degree this year, three women will do the same.
Consulting firm 20 First recently reported the following data regarding
...on BlogTalkRadio
Are women the new men? It's a question being asked quite frequently these days.
Earlier this year women became the majority of the workforce for the first time in U.S. history. Most managers are now women too. And for every two men who get a college degree this year, three women will do the same.
Consulting firm 20 First recently reported the following data regarding
Senin, 15 November 2010
John Daly - Globetrotting US Golf Ambassador
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The past few weeks have brought us compelling golf... and entertaining golf stories... from all corners of the earth.
China inaugurated the celebrity-studded Mission Hills Star Trophy in Hainan and welcomed a stellar field of the world's top players to Shanghai, for the WGC- HSBC Champions. Many of those stars then went on to play in Singapore or Australia, and some are now
The past few weeks have brought us compelling golf... and entertaining golf stories... from all corners of the earth.
China inaugurated the celebrity-studded Mission Hills Star Trophy in Hainan and welcomed a stellar field of the world's top players to Shanghai, for the WGC- HSBC Champions. Many of those stars then went on to play in Singapore or Australia, and some are now
Minggu, 14 November 2010
Laura Davies Shines in a Thrilling Indian Open Win
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2010 has turned out to be quite the year for Laura Davies.
In early September we saw her win the UNIQUA Open in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, becoming the oldest female player to win a professional tournament. On any tour, ever... then a couple of weeks later she broke her own record at the Open de España, her 76th career win... and this week, at the DLF Golf and Country Club, she
2010 has turned out to be quite the year for Laura Davies.
In early September we saw her win the UNIQUA Open in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, becoming the oldest female player to win a professional tournament. On any tour, ever... then a couple of weeks later she broke her own record at the Open de España, her 76th career win... and this week, at the DLF Golf and Country Club, she
Sabtu, 13 November 2010
Australian Masters - Sergio Garcia Girlfriend/Golf Update
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Sergio Garcia experienced quite a reversal of fortunes on the golf course yesterday. A rain-soaked third round at Australian Masters resulted in a six-over 77, mirroring... and effectively nullifying... his six-under of Friday.
Hopefully what's happening off the course (romantically speaking) will be enough to erase all images of the inauspicious, water-logged round.
So... here's what I
Sergio Garcia experienced quite a reversal of fortunes on the golf course yesterday. A rain-soaked third round at Australian Masters resulted in a six-over 77, mirroring... and effectively nullifying... his six-under of Friday.
Hopefully what's happening off the course (romantically speaking) will be enough to erase all images of the inauspicious, water-logged round.
So... here's what I
Kamis, 11 November 2010
Sergio Garcia - A Bogey Free Round & A Beautiful New Girlfriend
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Sergio is smiling again ... and it's the exuberant, unrestrained smile we haven't seen on Señor Garcia for well over a year.
But, it was clearly back today at the The Australian Masters. So much so that all my Aussie friends were talking about it. ~ They were also talking about his bogey-free round... and his gorgeous new girlfriend.
Round One... it has to be said... wasn't a great one
Sergio is smiling again ... and it's the exuberant, unrestrained smile we haven't seen on Señor Garcia for well over a year.
But, it was clearly back today at the The Australian Masters. So much so that all my Aussie friends were talking about it. ~ They were also talking about his bogey-free round... and his gorgeous new girlfriend.
Round One... it has to be said... wasn't a great one
A Veteran's Day Salute to Bunkers in Baghdad
.Bunkers in Baghdad has been working for over two years to bring a recreational outlet and a taste of home to our our armed forces stationed around the world and veterans here in the United States.
To that end they've provided more than 1,000,000 golf balls and over 35,000 golf clubs. Recently they expanded their mission to include Wounded Warriors.
On veteran's day we'd like to thank Bunkers
To that end they've provided more than 1,000,000 golf balls and over 35,000 golf clubs. Recently they expanded their mission to include Wounded Warriors.
On veteran's day we'd like to thank Bunkers
Rabu, 10 November 2010
Awesome Abu Dhabi Attracts American Golfers
When talk turns to golf's global future... which it often does these days... I immediately think of the 2010 Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.
An amazing seventeen different nationalities were represented within the top twenty on the final round leaderboard... a group that included at least one player from every continent except... Antarctica! I wrote about the awesome event at
An amazing seventeen different nationalities were represented within the top twenty on the final round leaderboard... a group that included at least one player from every continent except... Antarctica! I wrote about the awesome event at
Azahara Munoz - Just the Latest Spanish Winner
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Sports-wise, Spain is on a roll. So much so that some are calling the past few years a "Spanish sports Golden Age", and there are solid reasons for such enthusiasm: A Spanish tennis player is number one in the world, Spanish cyclists have won the past 5 Tours de France and Spain's team won the the 2010 FIFA World Cup... to name a few. And now there's an impressive new Spanish winner in golf
Sports-wise, Spain is on a roll. So much so that some are calling the past few years a "Spanish sports Golden Age", and there are solid reasons for such enthusiasm: A Spanish tennis player is number one in the world, Spanish cyclists have won the past 5 Tours de France and Spain's team won the the 2010 FIFA World Cup... to name a few. And now there's an impressive new Spanish winner in golf
Only Two Things - Of Women's Golf & The L Word
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Even in today's fast-paced, ever changing world, old perceptions sometimes linger long after they've been debunked. This is never more apparent than when such perceptions reinforce a way of thinking that certain segments of our society are reluctant to abandon.
The perception I'm talking about here is that of the "mannish woman golfer" and beyond that, the idea that femininity and athletic
Even in today's fast-paced, ever changing world, old perceptions sometimes linger long after they've been debunked. This is never more apparent than when such perceptions reinforce a way of thinking that certain segments of our society are reluctant to abandon.
The perception I'm talking about here is that of the "mannish woman golfer" and beyond that, the idea that femininity and athletic
Selasa, 09 November 2010
My Top 5 Golf Trophies - Weird & Wonderful
.By Jordan Farr aka Golf Girl JuniorGolf Girl, has been on the road a bit recently, so I’ve spent the past few days manning the Golf Girl Media offices. ~ My responsibilities have consisted of Facebook um, work (insert reminder to “like” our page here), singing, and of course...Golf Girl Media-related research. During that feverish research I happened upon an article on The 5 worst golf
Senin, 08 November 2010
Francesco Molinari's Cool Tramples Italian Stereotypes
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The stereotypes are well known, thanks to myriad films and a host of television shows.
They suggest that Italians are overly-emotional, ultra-demonstrative and flamboyantly melodramatic; likely to celebrate the smallest victory with a conspicuous show of bravado... and just as likely to melt down at the mere hint of defeat.
Francesco Molinari didn't get much of chance to disprove the cliche
The stereotypes are well known, thanks to myriad films and a host of television shows.
They suggest that Italians are overly-emotional, ultra-demonstrative and flamboyantly melodramatic; likely to celebrate the smallest victory with a conspicuous show of bravado... and just as likely to melt down at the mere hint of defeat.
Francesco Molinari didn't get much of chance to disprove the cliche
Sabtu, 06 November 2010
Golf Refugees - Black Balls, BinBags & Bathing Suits
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With just a passing reference to the brass monkey weather that's descended on much of the Northern Hemisphere, the fine gentlemen at Golf Refugees are presenting... bathing costumes.
Yes... swimsuits. They've done just two designs so far, and each is quite awesome. One is based on graffiti, the kind you find on... old abandoned subway cars? The other features symmetrical rows of Golf
With just a passing reference to the brass monkey weather that's descended on much of the Northern Hemisphere, the fine gentlemen at Golf Refugees are presenting... bathing costumes.
Yes... swimsuits. They've done just two designs so far, and each is quite awesome. One is based on graffiti, the kind you find on... old abandoned subway cars? The other features symmetrical rows of Golf
Kamis, 04 November 2010
Golf Giving - October is Over but Golf Gives On
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By Jordan Farr aka Golf Girl Junior
OK, what happened to October?
I just looked at the calendar noticed it was gone. Over. Finito. And it took four November days with it.
I guess I'm getting old because I'm thinking: it seems like the days just flew off the calender ...and I'm sure I remember my grandmother saying stuff just like that. ~ Actually, you certainly remember may remember I
By Jordan Farr aka Golf Girl Junior
OK, what happened to October?
I just looked at the calendar noticed it was gone. Over. Finito. And it took four November days with it.
I guess I'm getting old because I'm thinking: it seems like the days just flew off the calender ...and I'm sure I remember my grandmother saying stuff just like that. ~ Actually, you certainly remember may remember I
Rabu, 03 November 2010
Only Two Things - Short Hitters, Big Drivers & Sexism
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The photo's been confronting me for a couple of weeks now and I'm getting a bit really tired of it.
Now if you know me, you've probably noticed that I'm not particularly sensitive to many images and ideas that are deemed to be "sexist".
I readily acknowledge that many sexual stereotypes are based on actual behavior, and whether the behavior is culturally imposed or genetically dictated,
The photo's been confronting me for a couple of weeks now and I'm getting a bit really tired of it.
Now if you know me, you've probably noticed that I'm not particularly sensitive to many images and ideas that are deemed to be "sexist".
I readily acknowledge that many sexual stereotypes are based on actual behavior, and whether the behavior is culturally imposed or genetically dictated,
Selasa, 02 November 2010
Joakim Noah's Double-Double Golf Fashion Faux Pas
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In basketball news the Bulls beat the Blazers last night, in a game highlighted by Luol Deng's career-high 40 points and Derrick Rose's 13 assists. Also of note within the impressive team effort were Joakim Noah's 10 points, 10 rebounds; his third straight double-double.
Off the court Mr. Noah is a colorful and controversial figure who's had a couple of run-ins with the law. In fact several
In basketball news the Bulls beat the Blazers last night, in a game highlighted by Luol Deng's career-high 40 points and Derrick Rose's 13 assists. Also of note within the impressive team effort were Joakim Noah's 10 points, 10 rebounds; his third straight double-double.
Off the court Mr. Noah is a colorful and controversial figure who's had a couple of run-ins with the law. In fact several
Senin, 01 November 2010
Global Golf - France & Denmark Shine in Argentina
Any doubts about golf's global reach have got to be fading fast.
In a week that saw the international stars of the game playing in events across Asia, what was probably the week's most remarkable event from a global golf standpoint, was the World Amateur Team Championship which took place on the southeastern coast of the South American continent in Argentina.
With a 50 foot birdie putt on the
In a week that saw the international stars of the game playing in events across Asia, what was probably the week's most remarkable event from a global golf standpoint, was the World Amateur Team Championship which took place on the southeastern coast of the South American continent in Argentina.
With a 50 foot birdie putt on the
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