Noshember: Seeking PGA Players Who Dare to Go Natural

Noshember is a yearly event that I don't claim to understand... at all.

For those unaware, it's a kind of celebration of unkempt manly-ness that revolves around a month long boycott of the common razor.

The goal... for those who decide to participate... is facial hair. And in this case more clearly means better.

The main focus is a kind of "creative beard challenge" that has contestants

Golf and Goblins Postponed by October Nor'easter

The view from my window late afternoon on Saturday the 29th.

It wasn't supposed to be like this. Here in Connecticut, the end of October is generally splendid, featuring brisk air, ample sunshine, clear blue skies and the "perfect sweater weather" that makes golf... and other outdoor activities... a pleasure.

This year however something freaky happened: a snowstorm of historic proportions

Kardashians on Kourse to Enter the Golf Accessories Market

What the Kardashian Kollection Golf Towel might look like

The Kardashians have been called celebutantes, fame whores and TV's face of evil... and granted, those labels don't conjure up a particularly appealing image.

At the same time, the flashy family is frequently described as brilliant and talented... and few would deny the raven-haired clan's ability to collectively generate buzz and make

Ryo Romance has golf journos "exceeding social norms"

Ryo At the Canon Open, Oct 2011  • • •  Photo by Sankei via Getty Images

At barely twenty, Ryo Ishikawa has already had more experience
with the press than most players ever will, and he's
often been praised for the grace with which he handles the throngs of reporters who track his every move.

Recently however things have been
getting a bit out of hand. To the extent that the youthful

A Demure Naked Lady Once Rewarded Golden Age Golfers

Bartlett Hills C.C. - June 15, 1929

It was the early summer of 1929 and America was in the last frothy throes of a decade-long period of economic prosperity.  Bobby Jones would soon soon win his third U.S. Open in a dramatic 36-hole playoff at Winged Foot, meanwhile Tilly himself was putting the finishing touches on Ridgewood Golf Course, and few months later... on the eve of the Wall Street

Sergio Garcia Reclaims Golf's Most Whimsical Trophy

THAT WAS THEN      Photo: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images Europe

It's been a while since Sergio Garcia last hoisted a trophy.

Back in the fall of 2008 when he won the HSBC Champions and ascended to the rank of World Number Two, Sergio seemed poised to fulfill long standing predictions of golf greatness as the planet's top player.  

In reality it was the beginning of a three-year title drought,

Play Your Way to an Awesome Indoor Putting Green

Here's a unique contest... and it that might even help you keep your putting up to par during the upcoming winter respite.  

It takes place at SteveLaporte.com.  What you'll notice first when you get to the site is green... a lot of green... and quite a selection of greens too, as in putting greens.  A variety of expertly engineered, high quality mats... like the one that was famously featured

Golf Apparel & Accessories: The Asia/America Disparity - Part 2

A couple of weeks ago a lively Linkedin discussion broke out concerning global preferences in golf attire.  The topic was launched by Dennis Allen of Back Nine, the new multi-media golf lifestyle and entertainment network.

He posted this: "Golf fashion - is it boring in the USA or is it just me?" 

The thing is, Dennis has a unique perspective.  He's
an American who majored in Japanese and

Golf Apparel & Accessories: The Asia/America Disparity - Part 1

I've often marveled at the sheer variety of golf apparel and accessories available in Japan... not to mention the unabashed whimsicality of many their designs.   You may have seen my musings on the subject right here a time or two. Or ten.  



Well, once again I'm pondering the puzzle of Japan's disproportionate, golf-product plenty.  This time due to a online encounter with

Of Golf Girls, Golf Refugees And The Perfect Golf Course

"Expectations have gotten totally out of control"



I've been a fan of Golf Refugees... and their elegant black balls... for years.

I first discovered the indie eco-golf brand several years ago and was immediately impressed by their passion for golf and their unwavering efforts to fostering a more sustainable game.

Cheeky British humor and killer design are the hallmarks of their awesomely

Golf Ball Painting: An Artistic Autumnal Activity

Here in New England the month of October is know for crisp, clear days and dramatic displays of fall foliage... and the many hues of Autumn make the final weeks of our waining golf season uniquely wonderful.  However there is a bit of downside to the seasonal display... particularly for golfers who have difficulty keeping their balls on fairways.  Such players quickly learn that those gorgeous

A Chance To Play Winged Foot While Lending a Helping Hand

Winged Foot, The Putting Green at Dusk                                            Photo: Golf Girl Media























"Winged Foot is, in sum, a temple to the spirit of golf." -- Joseph C. Dey 
 


Winged Foot is magic. You feel it the moment you pass through its stately stone gate.  Even if you've never played golf... and know nothing of it's history... you sense the magic of the

Map Your Golf Travels: An Artful Display of Places You Play

Everyone has a dream... or two. Actually if you're a golfer you probably have several.  They're the courses you long to play... and I'm guessing you have them on a list somewhere.  I know I do.  I keep mine in a golf journal I've created. It takes up two pages.

There is however a more dynamic, inspiring... artful... way to keep track of the US courses you've played and/or those you dream of

Sergio Garcia In An Awesome Omega Olympics Ad

Sergio Garcia in a gorgeous setting... what more could one ask for on dismal Monday?

Thanks to my German friends at Hook & Slice, I discovered this breathtaking video earlier today. It's from watch maker ...and global golf sponsor... Omega and it promotes the 2016 Olympics.  As most know by now the games will be held in Rio in 2016 and will include golf for the first in over a century.   

In

Is Bubba Watson Justin Bieber's New Swagger Coach?

Newsflash: The "coolest job in the world" is officially available.

You see, word is out that tween-dream singing sensation Justin Bieber, has lost his "Swagger Coach".  One can only assume a replacement is being sought and it appears big-hitting PGA golfer Bubba Watson might be on the singer's short list.

What's a "swagger coach"? you may be asking as I did this earlier this morning.

Well,