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<br />Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-3631307312025642502018-12-11T00:27:00.000-05:002018-12-11T19:43:49.305-05:00Golf in Living Coral: On Course in the 2019 Color of the Year<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's a paradoxical color... one that somehow seems both modern and old fashioned... vibrant but soothing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">They call this enigmatic and uplifting shade "Living Coral" and it's been chosen <a href="https://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-of-the-year/color-of-the-year-2019" rel="nofollow">Color of the Year for 2019</a>. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">That means we'll be seeing it just about everywhere before long, and that probably includes your local golf course.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fashion forward golfers can get a head start on this color trend with a myriad of clothing and accessory options... available right now... from a variety of golf brands.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My selection (above) includes styles from <a href="https://www.dailysportsusa.com/" rel="nofollow">Daily Sports USA</a> , <a href="https://chase54.com/collections/womens" rel="nofollow">Chase54</a> , <a href="http://www.gloveit.com/Coral-Reef-s/419.htm" rel="nofollow">GloveIt</a> , <a href="https://www.canoos.com/" rel="nofollow">Canoos</a> , <a href="https://www.just4golf.com/" rel="nofollow">Just4Golf</a> </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">... to name just a few, and I found them all at</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><a href="https://www.golf4her.com/search.php?search_query=coral&section=product&page=1" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Golf4Her</a><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, be the first in your foursome to hit the fairways in Living Coral... it's a good bet you won't be the last. </span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-34238435772096436642018-10-01T15:02:00.000-04:002019-01-16T14:10:28.158-05:005 Fabulous Things About Playing Golf in October <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Autumn. American poet William Cullen Bryant called it, <i>"The year's last, loveliest smile"</i> and it's most definitely, a season that smiles upon golf... in so many ways.</span><br />
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<br clear="left" />2- Gorgeous Weather:</b> Across the US... and in many places around the globe... October provides a perfect meteorologic medium between summer's oppressive heat and the icy chill of winter. Bereft of cloying humidity, skies seem bluer and air seems fresher in October.</span><br />
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<br /><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>3- Awesome Autumnal Fashion: </b>Argyle, tartan, houndstooth and tweed, these quintessential fall patterns share their Anglo-Scottish heritage with the game of golf. Autumn's rich color palettes play into such patterns perfectly and make summer's flowery pastels seem insipid and uninspiring. Fairway fashion definitely comes into its own in fall.</span></span><br />
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<br />4- Fabulous Foliage:</b> In many places the resplendent colors of Autumn reach their brilliant peak sometime in October providing a multi-chromatic spectacle on each fairway. However the burnished hues that follow the peak... and the coppery colors that proceed it... are equally dreamy. October is a month of nature's finest </span><br />
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<br />5- Fallen Foliage:</b> While they may be seen as an annoyance to some, the fallen leaves that sometimes swallow errant shots tend to give back quite generously. I don't know how the math works, but every October I seem to find at least two balls for every one I lose. In addition, at this time of year many of us invoke the <i>leaf rule</i>, by which you simply drop a second ball in the general vicinity of your first one's disappearance and hit from there... sans penalty, of course.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We're two weeks into August which for some signals the waning days of the golf season... and inspires feelings of melancholy. Personally, I don't see it that way at all, and I'm guessing you don't either. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Most of the golfers I come in contact with, even here in CT where winters are often long, welcome the prospect of Autumnal golf with almost the same enthusiasm they reserve for those first Springtime rounds. With the oppressive heat and humidity behind us and fall colors beginning to show their splendor, golf can be be sublime in September, and in these parts the luster often lasts through Thanksgiving. So... nothing to be morose about right now. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In fact, let's get back to mid-August, because August is <a href="http://www.armymwr.com/national_golf_month.aspx" rel="nofollow">National Golf Month</a> and we're only half way through it. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It's a month to share and celebrate golf, in any which way you want... from playing a round, to attending a tournament, to introducing a friend to the game. It's all good, and there are myriad <a href="http://blog.golfnow.com/18-ways-to-celebrate-national-golf-month/" rel="nofollow">suggestions</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=National%20golf%20month%20promotion&src=typd" rel="nofollow">promotions</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/vantine/status/764258561203384321" rel="nofollow">tips</a> and <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/its-national-golf-month-learn-all-the-trivia-you-need-to-know-right-here?urn=golf,wp4382" rel="nofollow">trivia</a> to be found online and in communities around the world, that will inspire you. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm happy to say, I've done a bit of everything so far this month; I spent a couple of days at both the PGA Championship <i>and</i> the Travelers Championship, played several twilight rounds with friends and introduced our 9-year-old nephew, to the game at our local par-three.</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">
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<br /><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then, this past weekend was the O'Shea Open, an annual event that, to my mind, totally captures the spirit of National Golf Month. It's players of all ages and ability levels, 9 holes, with a <a href="http://www.uskidsgolf.com/play-and-learn/family-courses" rel="nofollow">family course setup</a>. Best ball and teams of teams of 10... with a couple of cheerleaders along for the walk/ride. Yes, there are walkers and riders on each team and it's somewhat chaotic, but always fun. There's even a trophy, and we won it back this year, in a playoff. Exciting stuff. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A quintessential American cookout follows the tournament in the shady picnic area beside the putting green. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The thing is, I've seen many of these young, first-time players come back to the tournament over the years, having improved from taking lessons, practicing and playing regularly. From their first exposure to golf at this casual, quixotic outing these kids have clearly developed a love for the game. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Observing Tajma Brown on a golf course, you might think she'd grown up with the game. Whether she's manning a busy tournament registration desk or updating a scoreboard with her distinctively delicate calligraphy, she looks quite at home on the links. Until a couple of years ago though, golf wasn't even on her radar.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In fact, growing up in Wilmington, DE Tajma Brown was a voracious reader, and by the time she reached high school, a three-sport athlete. Golf, needless to say, was not one of the three.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Tajma's sports were track & field, cheerleading, and basketball. When in her junior year, Tajma had the opportunity to become manager of the boy's varsity and JV basketball teams. She took it, and that's where her trajectory changed. She quickly realized that the management side of sports was where she wanted to be. So she started looking for schools that had great sports management programs and ultimately decided on <a href="http://www.hamptonu.edu/" rel="nofollow">Hampton University</a>. There she acquired her Bachelor's degree, and a wealth of pertinent experience, moving on to West Virginia University for her Masters. Along the way, there were sports marketing internships and formative stints with the MBA, MILB and Hampton University's division I athletics department. This wealth of experience led to Tajma becoming the first PGA Works fellow, and as she told me, "It's been kind of great."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The <a href="https://pgaimpact.org/enhancing-pga-works.html" rel="nofollow">PGA Works fellowship program</a> places college graduates from diverse backgrounds into a PGA Section to gain experience in all facets of the golf industry. Tajma is with the Middle Atlantic section, and when I caught up with her last week, she was in full <a href="https://www.pgajrleague.com/" rel="nofollow">PGA Jr. League</a> mode; running tournament registration, contacting courses to ensure that everything is good-to-go for the tournaments and preparing to be on-course to manage things at each event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In the offseason there's also plenty to do, Tajma told me. <span style="background-color: white;">That's when it's all about preparing schedule upcoming season's schedule by calling courses to book competition dates. I also schedule and update our social media accounts, and work on foundation fundraising. I use special software to design and execute our promotional posters and flyers. I've really built my skill set since I've been here. It's been total immersion, which is great."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I asked Tajma about some of the misconceptions she had regarding golf prior to beginning her fellowship. There were the classics, "The game seemed slow and boring... and not particularly difficult." that perception quickly changed with her immersion in the world of junior golf competition, and Tajma now clearly sees the game's excitement and emotion and acknowledges, "It's not nearly as easy as it looks." </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Then there was this, "As a kid, I really didn't think golf was accessible for me, but I've learned that with the programs that exist today, it actually is accessible... for almost any kid who's interested in playing. <a href="https://www.pgajrleague.com/" rel="nofollow">PGA Jr. League</a>, <a href="https://thefirsttee.org/" rel="nofollow">First Tee</a>, <a href="https://www.drivechipandputt.com/" rel="nofollow">Drive Chip and Putt</a>. These programs and others like them offer all kids the opportunity, at a very low or no cost to learn the game and play it in a fun and empowering setting. The problem is that kids and parents don't necessarily know about these things and I see it as part of my mission to spread and communicate the accessibility of golf to kids of varying backgrounds, who just haven't thought about it. People come up to me all the time and ask me about my job. They ask how I got it and how I ended up managing a tournament when I don't even (yet) play golf and I'm more than excited to tell the story of my studies at Hampton and my trajectory into the PGA Works program. I let people know there are great opportunities in golf beyond actually playing the game." </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fun fact about Tajma: She's a published novelist. I'm currently reading her book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Meant-be-Broken-Tajma-Brown-ebook/dp/B074C7BKHG" rel="nofollow">"Meant To Be Broken"</a> a love story set in the tumultuous world of ... sports marketing. I asked Tajma where she got her passion for reading and literacy, and she declared, "I'm a huge book nerd and reading has always been a priority for me, growing up I used to get into trouble for reading when I was supposed to be sleeping. I'm always in search of the next book to read, I recently discovered a group of independent authors who encouraged me to write my own book. So I published my first novel in August and am now working on my second, which is due out in June." But Tajma's taken her passion for reading and literacy further than that. As she explained, "I felt a real need to share my passion for reading, so this past year I did a book drive and rounded up about 100 books from libraries and stores and brought them to a group home where kids don't always have access to books. It was so satisfying that I plan to do the drive each year from now on."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So what does the future hold for this dynamic and multifaceted young woman? As Tajma herself put it, "With the PGA Works fellowship and everything surrounding it, I've realized I'd like to help to grow this kind of program because programs like this are so important... not just in golf but in every industry... we need to make our workforce and workplaces look the way America does, that's a big goal of mine. I also hope to continue to grow and build my brand and the PGA Works fellowship is giving me a great way to do that."</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm certain we'll be seeing more of Tajma and I look forward to following her story... in golf and beyond. In the meantime, check out her <a href="https://pgareach.org/services/pgaworks/" rel="nofollow">PGA Works fellowship video</a>. You can even say Jack Nicklaus sent you. </span></span><br />
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Watch Tajma's story, and to support <a href="https://twitter.com/PGAREACH?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PGAREACH</a>, go to <a href="https://t.co/PKCtV4ZOGb">https://t.co/PKCtV4ZOGb</a>. <a href="https://t.co/gv0rgFMYoW">https://t.co/gv0rgFMYoW</a></div>
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <br /><span style="font-size: large;">For additional information on the PGA WORKS fellowship,fellowship job opportunities and PGA REACH program, visit <a href="https://pgareach.org/" rel="nofollow">pgareach.org </a></span></span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-24409975040896139422018-02-24T17:32:00.000-05:002018-02-24T17:32:52.130-05:00Mixology Meets Golf... And Your Cocktail Could Be A Winner<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">From April 8, - April 15, a plethora of events and activities will animate the environs of Harbour Town Golf Links. From the traditional opening ceremonies to the putting challenge and the "Clad in Plaid" contests, spectators will be treated to <a href="https://rbcheritage.com/spectators/schedule-of-events" rel="nofollow">an array of interactive entertainment options</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is, however, one thing that's missing: a 50th anniversary signature cocktail ... and that's where you come in. If you consider yourself versed in mixology... or even if you just create the occasional cocktail for friends... you're invited to submit a drink recipe, and if it's good enough, win a plethora of wonderful prizes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You must act fast, the contest closes on Wednesday... February 28. Deets can be found here: <a href="https://rbcheritage.com/signature-cocktail-contest" rel="nofollow">The 50th Annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing Signature Cocktail Contest. </a> So start mixing and <i>Cheers to 50 Years.</i> </span><br />
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<br />Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-40239415638867024332017-12-07T14:58:00.000-05:002018-04-09T22:10:27.905-04:00Pantone Color Of The Year 2018 & Ultra Violet Golf Fashion<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
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<small><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.polyvore.com/stylish_golfers_winter_essentials/set?.embedder=2680212&.src=share_desktop&.svc=blogger&id=214564298" target="_blank">A Stylish Golfer's Winter Essentials</a> by <a href="https://thegolfgirl.polyvore.com/?.embedder=2680212&.src=share_desktop&.svc=blogger" target="_blank">thegolfgirl</a></span></small></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The much anticipated early December <strike>announcement</strike> pronouncement has come; <a href="https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year-2018" rel="nofollow"><i>Ultra Violet</i>, a deep, blue-purple shade is Pantone's Color of the Year 2018</a> . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Purple, it must be said, can be polarizing. Research from a myriad of market researchers and assorted color scientists (yes, color scientists are a thing) show that while men tend to dislike the hue, women have a clear propensity for purple. Hence we can assume there may be some disaccord along gender lines when it comes to Ultra Violet, however, early reaction has been surprisingly positive. It's been referred to as counterculture... but also as regal... both in the same blurb. That might say something about its eventual universality. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In any case I can already testify to the fact that Ultra Violet lends itself very well to fairway fashion, and I look forward to seeing a lot of it on the links in the months to come. </span><br />
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<br />Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-77292921283972541322017-11-28T00:18:00.000-05:002017-12-04T11:20:17.914-05:00Girl's Golf: Learning To Play... In A Ladylike Way<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">According to Thomas Bendelow, a golf expert interviewed by the New York Times, women don't learn golf as easily as men. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Women don't learn as easily, he says, because they "are not accustomed to taking regular exercise," and, he adds, "they want to play golf the way they play croquet". (yes... croquet... that's what he said.)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> "Women don't use their arms," he continued, "they have no use for them above the elbow. That makes it hard for them to learn golf". If this sounds a bit "off" to you... and I really hope it does... it's because it was written in 1898.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I came across it today in the archives of The New York Times. As much as I was turned off by the article's casual acceptance of the limits imposed on women, I've got to admit I was a tiny bit... charmed... by its quaint language and the picture it painted of a society far more naive and innocent than ours. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The piece is about a group of girls taking golf lessons during winter in a gymnasium. It talks about "exciting times in which the balls are flying around the big hall in such gay fashion on these cold Winter days". (gay had only one meaning back then, and it wasn't the one most common today). </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In speaking about the small carpeted putting surfaces, the writer explains to his 19th-century readers that, "though indoor golf may not sound very attractive, with a club once in hand, a putting green has a fascination not to be withstood." </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; text-align: justify;">I'd definitely recommend you read </span><a href="http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9A04E3DE1030E333A25750C1A9649C94699ED7CF" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;">the article</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; text-align: justify;">. It's fun and fascinating and it transports you back through history to that earlier world; a world where long irons were called "cleeks", tees were made of paper and "short skirts" fell just above the ankle.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: white; color: #1a1a1a; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Not that I'd ever want live in that era, but I like reading about it, and sometimes it even inspires me to act more ladylike...for a couple of minutes.</span></span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-84532652935722487402017-11-09T23:31:00.000-05:002017-11-09T23:33:22.031-05:00Nine Holes & PSL - Seasonally Inspired Golf Style<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">While some golfers have welcomed the lingering warmth, there are many of us who <i>live</i> for those uniquely exhilarating days when brilliant sunshine and cobalt blue skies are amplified by brisk Autumnal breezes.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decidedly, we <i>fall fanatics</i> have some catching up to do and fortunately, a morning round this weekend may very well call for that quintessential Autumn golf libation, the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Not only is it warm and seasonal, but <a href="https://www.golfdigest.com/story/coffee-helps-golf-score" rel="nofollow">coffee has also been shown to improve golf scores</a>... in some cases. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">And speaking of Pumpkin Spice, the flavoring has become such a popular fall favorite that its color palette has been featured frequently in<a href="https://www.today.com/video/see-how-the-pumpkin-spice-trend-is-spreading-from-food-into-fashion-1046560323523" rel="nofollow"> home decor and fashion spreads</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fafafa; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">To that end why consider it for your fall golf outfits? Artfully inspired by the popular PSL. </span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-9214182404106640452017-10-30T10:40:00.000-04:002017-10-30T10:40:09.325-04:00An Ultra-Easy, Last Minute Halloween Costume Idea<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The end of October will inevitably find some of us scrambling for creative costume ideas. Halloween, after all, has become huge. In fact, according to the National Retail Foundation, 48% of American <i>adults</i> will dress up for the holiday this year this year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A trip to the local department </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">store</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">, especially this late in the game, will yield little in the way of distinctive deguisement. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For those seeking something with a bit of sophistication, even </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">those specialized Halloween pop-up shops tend to come up short. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So why not create your own original costume... one that gives a nod to golf history? With just a few easily found items of clothing, slightly altered, you can create your own Golden Age Golfer costume. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For guys, the required pieces are: a jacket and trousers, preferably wool and in a traditional pattern such as hounds tooth, tartan, or tweed. Extra points for a matching vest. Plus fours are... a plus... but regular wool trousers can be tucked into your socks, which, if at all possible, should be argyle. A basic oxford shirt completes the clothing requirements. Essential accessories include dark tie-up shoes, a flat cap and a narrow neck tie or bow tie. If you can round out the look with a pocket watch, an antique hickory all the better. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I created the inspiration board above to give you a few ideas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As for the ladies, I'll refer you to the piece I wrote last year on the topic. It's quite comprehensive and includes its own inspiration board for ideas. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There was a time, not long ago, when "sexy" seemed to have become a prerequisite on Halloween. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Young ladies... and not-so-young ones... were choosing costumes consisting of little more than lingerie. The commercial Halloween costume industry had discovered that virtually any outfit could be made sexy by just paring down the clothing, while exaggerating the accessories. They took the concept well beyond it's early iterations; the French maid, the sexy nurse, the sexy pirate wench... to such unlikely subjects as <a href="http://www.halloweencostumes.com/women-s-sexy-goldfish-costume.html?PCID=21&utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=PLA-All&utm_medium=ppc&network=google&keyword=&matchtype=&pcid=21&gclid=Cj0KEQjwp4fABRCer93Klpaki94BEiQAsXJMGjx5Vw6AB8ueIlytZ6mmgV7FFeR26t1s4M6eY1Uua7IaAies8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow">the sexy goldfish</a> and the <a href="http://www.halloweencostumes.com/sexy-squirrel-costume.html?PCID=21&utm_source=googleps&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=PLA-All&utm_medium=ppc&network=google&keyword=&matchtype=&pcid=21&gclid=Cj0KEQjwp4fABRCer93Klpaki94BEiQAsXJMGnz7-r3KeFdrNxWXheCvnhapCqTHpuakwCQ_Vt_wapEaAqNW8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow">sexy squirrel</a>. There were even some <a href="http://thegolfgirl.blogspot.com/2009/10/golf-sluts-golf-stooges-halloween.html">sexy golfer costumes</a> which we wrote about in detail several years ago. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year however, the whole "sexy" costume thing may not be quite so ubiquitous. The Donald Trump "scandal du jour" has focused the nation's attention on the objectification of women. Though this will probably be short-lived, the scrutiny may make sexy costumes awkward for both the wearer and the observer. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There's also the <a href="http://takebackhalloween.org/" rel="nofollow">"Take Back Halloween" </a>movement which has been encouraging female to select more "empowering" </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">costumes this year, costumes that represent strong, successful women... figures from history and the world of sports. That brought to my mind the great lady golfers of the early 20th century; Glenna Collett, Alexa Stirling, Edith Cummings, Joyce Wethered. They were strong and their style was distinctive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The basic look is super easy look to replicate, requiring only a below the knee skirt, a white blouse with a high neckline and a cardigan or jacket. Finish with a pair of oxford or wingtip shoes and as a hat, a cloche or beret. Extra points if you can round up some old hickory sticks and/or a vintage golf bag. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I found the pieces for the four looks above at various on-line stores</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Pictured at left is my own version of the Golden Age Golfer costume from a couple of years ago, sourced entirely from our local thrift shop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's a fun theme for Halloween, especially if you have <a href="https://www.facebook.com/patricia.hannigan/media_set?set=a.310097180626.336867.773210626&type=3" rel="nofollow">a group, like we had</a> that year. And it did feel empowering to dress like a historical golf champion. Unfortunately </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I didn't manage to channel any golf skills. Maybe this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">With September approaching, the days will soon be getting shorter. Our New England foliage will begin to feature lively licks of color, and ... alas... the morning chill will no longer allow for a sleeveless stroll to the mailbox. This is when I normally begin to lament... loudly... the approach of winter.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, with the passage of time, I've officially become a winter lamenter. I get gloomy at the first hint of fall; pumpkins depressed me... so do chrysanthemums and cornucopias. Especially cornucopias. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For the past couple of years, an irrational dread of what the winter might bring has left me unable to appreciate the unique awesomeness of fall. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This year, however I've decided to overlook the end of summer, embrace Autumn, and extend...as much as possible... the abbreviated Connecticut golf season. I'm going to stop sulking and start looking forward to this season when steamy summer days give way to cool, comfortable ones. I will now relish the last months of each year; for the spectacular changing colors, the pleasant temperatures... and the less crowded golf courses. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There's also the prospect... once Autumn is well underway... of an <i>Indian summer, </i>bringing a final taste of warmth before winter takes hold for good. This endearing weather singularity is quite common in New England, and it's the inspiration behind a unique drink I developed for our annual fall golf classic. It's a blend of the season's most delightful ingredients and the end result is both sweet and savory, just like the special season that inspired it: <span style="color: #e06666;"><b><a href="http://thegolfgirl.blogspot.com/2014/09/watermelon-gazpacho-cocktail-sublime.html#more" target="_blank">The Watermelon Gazpacho Cocktail.</a></b></span></span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">On Monday August 14, as Solheim Cup week got underway, <a href="https://lpgawomensnetwork.com/">LPGA Women's Network</a> went live with what aims to be the biggest and most passionate online forum for female golfers. Created by the LPGA in response to input from hundreds of women, the goal is to create an online community that celebrates the growth and connections women can find through golf.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Unique content will be provided by some of golf's most well known female thought leaders and influencers; LPGA players will give fans an exclusive glimpse into their lives outside the ropes and LPGA teaching pros will present instructional videos, tips and advice... for both beginners and competitive players. Meanwhile top female writers, bloggers and journalists will showcase the latest golf lifestyle trends with stories on fashion, fitness travel and cuisine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As the community grows the social hub, an online forum, and a resource directory will connect community members and allow us to share experiences and find female-friendly events and organizations.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So have a look at the new <a href="https://lpgawomensnetwork.com/" rel="nofollow">LPGA Women's Network</a>, while you're there, check out <a href="https://lpgawomensnetwork.com/solheim-sweets/">Solheim Cup Inspired Sweets</a>, my watch party recipes. They'll sweeten your weekend no matter which side you're rooting for.</span><br />
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<br />Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-11696819853120654132017-07-18T20:04:00.000-04:002017-08-14T18:47:59.918-04:00An Ultra-Cool Winner, An Inspiring Amateur & The Elephant In The Skybox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For true fans of women's golf, this past Sunday at 2017 US Women's Open was stellar; a picture perfect day, a course that challenged the best in the world and three players tied for the lead with just a half dozen holes left to play.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The chance of an amateur winning is always going to be tantalizing. It represents the possibility that athletic purity can best financial incentive. It actually happened in 1967 when Cathrine Lacoste won the US Women's Open as a 22-year-old, and it looked like it could happen again for Hye-Jin Choi in Bedminster. She was one of the three in the aforementioned tie at the 66th hole of the Championship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Shanshan Feng was another, the Olympic bronze medal winner held the lead for the first three rounds and was in line to become the first Chinese player to win the US Women's Open. She put up a valiant fight, but ultimately her putter failed her, and a triple bogey on the 18th dashed her chances of a playoff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">That playoff would have been against LPGA Tour rookie, Sung Huyn Park, whose Sunday charge led to the win and her first LPGA Tour victory. As a long hitter with seven wins on the KLPGA her debut victory is not that surprising. Sung Huyn Park has a massive fan base and a personal style that reflects fierceness, determination and power. On course she's remarkably deliberate. She's got a wrist tattoo, short hair and a long lean physique, her nickname is "Dak Gong", translation: "Shut up and attack". Quite possibly the coolest nickname ever. Sung Huyn Park is formidable. She'll most certainly be Rookie of the Year and a force on the LPGA Tour for years to come. Unfortunately, her remarkable win will not be what most remember about the 2107 US Open. What will stand out when looking back at this championship will be the "elephant in the skybox" at Bedminster.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Though golfers, golf media and true golf fans attempted to overlook the distraction, it was for the general public, "so big you couldn't ignore it", and while there wasn't massive protest there was an underlying atmosphere of unease. There were some spectators wearing shirts with the pragmatic and now familiar message: "Elect a clown, expect a circus". Others were less subtle, their shirts read USGA: Dump Sexist Trump. Security was intense and kept the protesters at bay, but the galleries, for the most part, were focused on the skybox.</span><br />
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Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-4577262753461874322017-07-01T13:46:00.000-04:002017-07-02T11:42:09.821-04:00A Threesome on the 4th - Golf Outfit Inspiration for Indpendence Day<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">July 4th Golf Fashion Inspiration - Styles from <a href="http://www.epnygolf.com/" rel="nofollow">EPNY</a>, <a href="https://gregnormancollection.com/mens-collection/polos/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwkN3KBRCu2fWmy9LLqN4BEiQANP9-WrRO-tCDujgMAAyqFKbBt3Qd2CRJMVMk6kXP7b9GUnMaAkW48P8HAQ" rel="nofollow">Greg Norman</a>, <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=1795710&cp=1795710&ab=global_golf&cp=1760781.127340086&utm_source=PaidSearch&utm_medium=Google+AdWords&utm_campaign=Google-B-Polo-Exact&utm_term=polo+golf&002=2502554&004=8418620477&005=120078457&006=203988876842&007=Search&008=&025=c&026=&gclid=Cj0KEQjwkN3KBRCu2fWmy9LLqN4BEiQANP9-Wu5XW5fxS2Q48gP5ckOJKgkHeQYSpIooeMt3saisnUQaAgYD8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow">Polo Golf</a>, <a href="http://www.cobragolf.com/pumagolf/men/clothing?gclid=Cj0KEQjwkN3KBRCu2fWmy9LLqN4BEiQANP9-Wn385EjuP_HUa2JQaObGure1iz5dr2rExSE5SCl9uY0aAjs08P8HAQ" rel="nofollow">PUMA</a>, <a href="http://lorisgolfshoppe.com/search.html?q=jamie+sadock" rel="nofollow">Jamie Sadock</a>, and more. <a href="https://www.polyvore.com/threesome_on_4th/set?id=202059919" rel="nofollow">TheGolfGirl via Polyvore</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's an iconic combination to be sure, with red representing hardiness and valor, while white evokes purity and innocence. Then there's blue, for vigilance and justice. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">That explanation makes it's </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">easy to understand why the red, white and blue color palette is so powerful. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here in the US, though flags fly proudly throughout the year, the summer season is a special time for the patriotic color scheme. From Memorial Day at the end of May, to Labor Day in early September, our streets, homes and public buildings are resplendent in red, white and blue; Old Glory... in all her glory.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, as we head into the Independence Day weekend, it's a perfect time to rock a patriotic palette on the golf course. With so many stellar designers doing golf apparel these days, the choices are endless. Happy 4th of July.</span>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As holiday's go, Father's Day lends itself quite well to golfers, falling as does in mid-June, when the sport is... <i>in full swing</i>.
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So if you're shopping for a Dad who loves the game, you're probably considering a golf gift. But with all the choices it's not always easy to focus in and find the perfect present. To that end, we've got a few suggestions:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For something truely unique check out <a href="http://www.ebay.com/bhp/antique-golf" rel="nofollow">eBay Golf Antiques</a> (where I found this golf cocktail shaker for my husband) or head over to one of the amazing sites that specializes in golf antiques and collectibles. </span><a href="http://www.golfspast.com/collectibles.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Golf Links to the Past</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> is one of my favorites,</span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.golfantiquesonline.com/" rel="nofollow">GolfAntiquesOnLine</a> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">is another. The array of items available is amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Drive for show, putt for dough.</i> We all know that saying... and most of us agree with it. So </span><a href="https://mygolfspy.com/why-is-there-little-putter-inovation/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">why is there so little innovation in putter design</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> ? Probably because so many golfers are reluctant to change their putter...even when it's clearly not working. Well, </span><a href="http://www.parallelputter.com/Home.html" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Parallel Putter</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> truly IS innovative, with a side shaft design that helps with some of the most common putting mistakes. And it's approved by the USGA. If you're gifting a Dad who regularly 3 (or 4/5) putts this could be just the gift that finally moves him to try something different.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A quality polo shirt in an unexpected shade, an elegant pullover for layering or a classic pair of chinos made especially for golf; each would be an excellent gift on its own, but if you can, why not put the whole thing together for him? With the iconic </span><a href="https://www.globalgolf.com/golf-apparel/tourney/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tourney golf brand</a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> now producing afordable apparel this might be the perfect year to give him the outfit... in its entirety.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">They may not be shiny or purple... like </span><a href="https://chromaxgolf.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">my favorite Chromax golf balls</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">... but most golfers have a particular brand and model of ball they covet. Find out exactly what it is and give him a 12 pack.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lastly, there's the experiential golf gift where possibilities are limited only by your imagination... and, well... your budget. That said, a round of golf would surely be appreciated. Choose a local favorite or a far flung fantasy course. Or, if he's a fan, consider tickets to a professional tournament in your area... <a href="http://travelerschampionship.com/tickets/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Travelers Championship</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> always works well for our gifting. And if this is the year for a splurge, definitely consider that once-in-a-lifetime </span><a href="https://www.ticketcity.com/masters-badges/masters-packages.html" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ticket to The Masters</a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> . </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Personally, I'd love to offer my husband a fabulous trip to France for the 2018 Ryder Cup... but I'm afraid I can't quite swing it. Well, Italy 2022 is a possibility and that leaves us something to look forward to. Happy Father's Day to golf dads everywhere. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span>
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<br />Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-80255546095004322102017-05-16T20:04:00.001-04:002017-05-18T12:19:26.513-04:00PuntaCana Dreaming - Memories Are Made At Puntacana Resort <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In response to our recent spate of unseasonably chill Connecticut weather I've been waxing nostalgic for the sun-saturated DR... and the sublime </span><a href="http://www.puntacana.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Puntacana Resort and Club</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">You see, it's been just over a week since I returned from a paradisical Punta Cana getaway and the memories are still so fresh.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><br />
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In keeping with the excellence of the venue, The Corales Puntacana Resort & Club Championship will be transitioning to a PGA tour event starting in March 2018. At the presser, where the official announcement was made, we learned about the orgins of this magical resort and heard the inspiring story of Frank Ranieri, the visionary Dominican businessman who patiently and responsibly developed Puntacana Resort & Club over many years, taking it from a swatch of beach and dense jungle, to what it is today: a multi-faceted, world class vacation destination encompassing a wide variety of resort and residential communities, all created with sustainable tourism in mind.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Championship golf in a tropical paradise</i>. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, that's the simplified discription, but the </span><a href="http://www.pgatour.com/webcom/tournaments/corales-puntacana-resort-and-club-championship.html" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> is much more than that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've spent the past few days attending the event and enjoying the marvelous, multifaceted experience that is <a href="http://www.puntacana.com/">Puntacana Resort</a>. It's been both exciting and idyllic, which is a testament to the decades of thoughful planning that have turned a swath of jungle on a Caribbean Island into a world class resort... one with a deep respect for the natural environment and a dedication to sustainability. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hosting a professional golf tournament is a major undertaking... a finely tuned symphony of logistics on a massive scale... and this is clearly something Puntacana Resort & Club has mastered. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As the players get ready to confront the Devil's Elbow - a visually stunning but brutal series of oceanside holes on Corales Golf Course - I'll be spending the last several hours of my time here checking out a few of the many extraordinary sights in the area. Because that's the thing about Punta Cana, there's championship golf, but there's also so much more. It's a true "something for everyone" destination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'll be writing about my adventure in much more detail and look forward to sharing the many sights sounds... and flavors of Punta Cana </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">here</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> over the coming days. </span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-89170030755556127472017-05-04T12:34:00.001-04:002017-05-05T16:37:43.575-04:00This DIY Golf Gift Is Perfect For Mother's Day... You Can Count On It<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">if you'll be gifting a mom who plays golf, and want to offer her something more than the formulaic brunch and flowers, I've got a suggestion: c</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">onsider crafting her a personalised beaded stroke counter. I</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">t's handmade AND it pays tribute to the sport she loves... two major characteristics of a "thoughtful gift". </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The beauty part is that it's fun and easy to put together. You can make it with anything, from precious crystals to rustic clay beads, and customize it with her favorite colors, </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">in accordance with her style.</span><span style="color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"> It's sure to please the golfing mom in your life... well... unless she's the type who </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">intentionally overlooks her </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">multiple mis-hits and</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> struggles in the sand trap. In that case she'll hate it.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">But assuming that's not the type of golfer you're gifting, this DYI golf stroke counter is just perfect. </span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5636833_make-beaded-golf-stroke-counter.html" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #82bf5a; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; outline: red dotted 0.14em;" target="_blank">Here's how to do it</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #6e6e6e; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Like golf itself, there are golf champions who transcend borders and touch a global audience in remarkable ways. Cassandra Kirkland, who died on Sunday after a two year battle with lung cancer, was certainly one of these. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Condoleances from friends and fans, across the globe have been appearing on social media since the announcment of Cassandra's passing, and are a testiment to her kindness and accessibility which, combined with tremendous talent and drive, allowed her to touch so many, despite a life cut so tragically short. Cassandra was only 32 years old. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cassandra was born and raised in France and after four years of college golf at the University of Arizona, joined the LET in 2006. In 2012 Cassandra won the Sanya Ladies Open at Yalong Bay Golf Club in Hainan, China. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">With the same strength and detirmination she put into golf Cassandra spent the past two years raising awareness and funds for cancer research, and sharing her experience and encouragement with others touched by cancer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cassandra Kirkland will be much missed by many, but there's no doubt her legacy as a champion golfer and cancer activist will continue to inspire golf fans around the world. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Admittedly, there were times when being a Sergio Garcia fan was rough. It was kind of like rooting for a brilliant but mercurial child... one frequently subject to mood swings and sometimes prone to self sabatoge. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Major wins were elusive and the defeats, particularly those where the contest was close, were crushing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There were even times when the golfer known as <i>El Nino</i> was written off as a tempestuous also-ran by some "serious" golf scribes. However there were also the unconditionals; those Sergio fans who never lost faith.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Today was the day that patience paid off. Sergio won The Masters... in spectacular fashion... and there were, if Twitter is to be believed, many tears of joy shed in celebration. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes, I was one of those reaching for the Kleenex as Sergio Garcia was presented with the iconic green jacket. After all, way back in the infancy of YouTube, I predicted Sergio's Masters win... albiet somewhat prematurely... in a grainy mash-up video that I enjoyed revisiting occasionally over the years. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'd say it has special meaning today. I'd also say it was worth the wait. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>If you're a Sergio fan you might enjoy some of these posts from the past, just a few of the many I've written over the years on the subject of the superlative Spanish golfer.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fafafa; color: rgba(0 , 0 , 0 , 0.870588); white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><a href="https://thegolfgirl.blogspot.com/2007/07/sergio-garcia-more-than-field-against.html">Sergio Garcia - More Than the Field Against Him</a></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Several days before our trip, on a chilly Connecticut morning in late March, we packed our golf bags, loaded them into travel bags and deposited them on our back porch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And that was that. We didn't give them another thought for nearly a week, when we checked in for our round at <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/activities/pine-lakes-course/" rel="nofollow">Jekyll Island's Pine Lakes Golf Course</a> ... and there they were, safely ensconced in a back room at the pro shop, ready to hit fairways and greens as we traveled up the Georgia coast... and over to Agusta... on a glorious golf road trip. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We played the final round of our trip at the <a href="http://www.kingandprince.com/georgia-golf-resort.aspx" rel="nofollow">King & Prince Golf Course </a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.kingandprince.com/georgia-golf-resort.aspx" rel="nofollow">on St. Simon's Island</a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">and upon winding up, packed our gear back into travel bags and dropped it off at the pro shop. The next two days we dedicated to non-golf explorations before flying home from Orlando. And, like clockwork, a couple of days after we got home our clubs reappeared on our porch, exactly as we'd left them two weeks earlier. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">That, fellow golf travelers, is the <a href="https://www.shipsticks.com/">ShipStix</a> experience, and it will almost certainly change the way you travel with your clubs. It's definitely changed ours, and we weren't exactly in search of such an option.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Though we both hated lugging those massive extra bags through airports and resented the extra charge most airlines now impose for doing so, we accepted both as <i>par for the course</i> if our golf travel involved a flight. So when I heard about ShipStix I was immediately interested, and upon further investigation and a perusal of their website... well let's just say I was seduced by the simplicity. The site is ultra-easy to use; you simply schedule your shipment, print your labels and pack your bag. That's it, it's then ready to be picked up and sent to wherever you may need. I was sold, seduced by the simplicity. But then there was Nick. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Though not exactly what you'd call low handicapper, he has a visceral attachment to his equipment and has always been reluctant to let it out of his sight for any longer than absolutely necessary. I had some convincing to do, but as he read about their customer service, monitoring, tracking, and communication. He began to see the wisdom of shipping one's sticks. It helped that his buddy had his checked golf bag waylaid on by a major airline at around the same time. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, a couple of years ago we went for it. That trip involved shipping our clubs to a friend's office in Augusta (thanks again, Ian) as our accommodations were, um, a bit uncertain. Happily, it went without a hitch. Nick was able to track the trajectory of his precious cargo... which he did several</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><strike style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">dozen</strike><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">times... and thus keep his anxiety at bay. We spent a wonderful week in the Carolinas and finished the trip at Pinehurst Resort, leaving our bags with the concierge at the gracious Carolina Inn. By the time our bags caught up with us a few days later in CT, we needed no further convincing, and when this recent trip came up we didn't hesitate. Again, as described above, ShipStix worked like a charm. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The cost varies based on location, bag size/weight, and timing. We chose ground (4 business days) shipping for our standard sized bags and it cost us little more than it would have to bring them along on most flights, about $55.00 each way, little more than we would have paid to lug them along on many airlines. There's <a href="https://www.shipsticks.com/" rel="nofollow">a Quick Quote feature on the ShipSticks website</a> that instantly calculates the cost for your particular specifics. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'd encourage any golf traveler to give ShipStix a try. Your golf trips will be transformed... in a good way.</span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-70939506443252235042017-03-27T01:15:00.000-04:002017-03-27T01:15:20.796-04:00Ten Days Of Pimento Cheese: Vol Au Vent, C'est Tres Elegant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So how exactly would one transform The Masters' most iconic sandwich into an elegant hors d'oeuvre? Is it even possible? Well yes, it absolutely is, and with a bit of research I found hundreds of recipes for a wide array of cocktail snacks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My favorite, <a href="http://theblondcook.com/bacon-pimento-cheese-puff-pastry-cups/" rel="nofollow">Bacon Pimento Cheese Puff Pastry Cups</a> from <a href="http://theblondcook.com/" rel="nofollow">The Blonde Cook</a> , is briliiant in its simplicity. In fact, if you use a store bought pimento cheese (Palmetto Cheese by Pawley's Island Specialty Foods is a good one) it's ultra-easy to make. It's also delicious and extremely impressive looking. You can even call it <i>Vol au Vent, </i>which... my husband tells me... is their French name. And that just makes them all the more elegant.</span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-84955806664442064882017-03-25T01:25:00.001-04:002017-03-25T09:34:22.670-04:00Golf Antiques On The Block - As The Masters Approaches, The Bidding Begins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The month of March is on the wane and Masters week is fast approaching!</span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Right on cue, the Spring auction is live at</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://greenjacketauctions.com/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Green Jacket Auctions</a><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">with an amazing array of golf memorabilia up for grabs. Bidding ends on August 8, ...final round eve. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just a few of the fabulous... and curious... items on the block are: an 1850s golf ball mold, a brass "parlor putter", and </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.golf.com/extra-spin/2017/03/23/green-jacket-bought-thrift-store-5-now-selling-thousands" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">an authentic green jacket</a><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">found in a Toronto thrift shop. There's also a wide selection of highly collectible, multi-chromatic Masters Badges... you know, the ones that sometimes festoon </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://static4.businessinsider.com/image/5165a66decad041906000004-1200/tickets-are-dirt-cheap-only-250-for-a-four-day-pass-but-you-have-to-win-a-lottery-to-buy-them.jpg" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">the hats of longtime patrons.</a><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">A while back <a href="http://thegolfgirl.blogspot.com/2015/01/deepdale-golf-girl-blonde-in-flouncy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I wrote about Green Jacket Auctions</a> </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">in reference to a whimsical tee marker I missed out on. This time I have my eye on another distinctive item which I will not name (why draw </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">competition to my coveted... item) suffice to say it will be perfect in my garden, and I intend to win it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'll definitely be keeping up with the bidding from Augusta, where I'll be spending a few days. I've just got to remember not to let the azaleas distract me. </span><br />
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Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2640652526116928447.post-79882775274664020902017-03-22T15:49:00.000-04:002017-03-22T15:54:04.069-04:00Ten Days of Pimento Cheese: The Paula, An Over The Top Indulgence<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">She wrote the <a href="http://www.pauladeensgeneralstore.com/paula-deen-s-southern-cooking-bible.html" rel="nofollow">Southern Cooking Bible</a> and insists she's <i>never met a stick of butter she didn't love</i>, so who better than Paula Deen to come up with a pimento cheese recipe that takes the quentiscential Southern classic <i>way</i> beyond a humble sandwich spread. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">In this recipe the pimento, and a couple of different cheeses, wind up in a creamy sauce... a sauce based on butter and bacon fat, thank you very much. Macaroni and sliced bacon join the fray and the mix is lightly broiled. What emerges is a brown and bubbling <a href="http://www.pauladeen.com/pimento-mac-cheese" rel="nofollow">Bacon Pimento Mac and Cheese</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And that's how we go from a Masters classic to classic Paula Deen.</span>Patricia Hanniganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708679090143402420noreply@blogger.com