OK, I guess many of us were a teenie bit dissapointed with the
Dubai Desert Classic this past weekend. Sure it was exciting golf, particularly parts of Sunday's back nine, yet who could help fantasizing about a fierce, nail biting Ernie vs Tiger play off? Well, both guys were right up there throughout, teasing us with that tantalizing prospect, but in the end, the often under-appreciated
long-hitting "local hero" Henrik Stenson won out. The wicked sandstorm that last day was a weather condition that his current residence, right there in Dubai, appeared to have prepared him for. Ah well, we'll have to wait a while for the big showdown, but I have little doubt that it will come. Soon.
There was, however, one show in the dessert kingdom over the weekend that did
not disappoint; and that was the fairway fashion show. The guys looked fabulous all throughout the tournament. And the shining star on this grassy, green catwalk was definitely Pink. I'm talking about Pink, the color. It was everywhere, in every shade. It looked luscious on everyone too, regardless of skin tone.... and with such an international field, there was a whole melting pot full of skin tones.
The thing that's so amazing about pink is that, more than any other color, it seems to have personality and attitude. On girls the color's always going to be flirty and feminine. It says sexy, spoiled, sometimes sweet and occassionally, manipulative. So how can it be so
not those things on guys?
Men who wear pink send out a distinctly confident and contemporary vibe. They automatically appear to be creative and open minded...and somewhat bold. It's almost a rule that guys who wear pink are highly functioning individualists. Dumb guys don't wear pink, neither do sloppy, careless guys. On men, pink is the color of a winner and perhaps that's why it's becoming so pervasive in golf.
But there are still people and places that haven't warmed up to the
pink on men trend, so if you're still a little reluctant to embrace those strawberry shades, how do you join the pink parade?
It's not that difficult. You see, another great thing about pink is that it goes so well with all your wardrobe staples, ie., grays, tans, navys, black and white. So you can begin slowly by introducing pink accessories, then move on to the more important pieces as you get more comfortable with the hue (and begin to pile up the compliments). So why not start with a belt, like Jean-Francois Lucquin did in Dubai? That's him in the upper right corner of the golfer montage at the top of this page.
The belts at left would work both on and off the course. The one at the top even has a golf club pattern. They're by one of my favorite apparel companies in the entire world,
Vineyard Vines.
Off the greens, say at the country club gala, or the opening of that new urban night club, go for a tie with a touch or two of pink.
Hermes has many that are nothing less than sublime. Then you're all set to add a lid. The
Minuzo baseball cap or if the stylish
Hermes bucket hat (with handy zipper pocket) are great options.
Note from the fashion editor: The bucket hat works best on a guy who's super young, ultra lean and speaks with an Australian or British accent.
When you're ready to move on to a polo or sweater the choices are endless. Stripes or solids in shades that run the spectrum from the coolest powdery pink to the hottest flamingo fuscia. The shirts to your left are from
Izod,
Asford,
Ralph Lauren and
Tommy Bahama, and there are so many more... on line, in golf shops or at department stores.
Now, if you're contemplating pink pants or shorts, I think it's safe to say you're feeling pretty comfortable with this creative color, so go for it! Niclas Fasth and Jyoti Randhawa did in Dubai, and they looked hot. Hot
and classy, which is a very good look. At left are shorts and slacks both in
Bermuda Pink, both from
Vineyard Vines. And who knows, perhaps someday you'll even dare to wear
these pink knickers...or not.
If after all this you're still wary of taking the plunge into pink, ask a few females. I think you find almost universal enthusiasm, and admiration for your good taste, confidence and bold fashion sense. And we girls know from fashion sense. So go ahead take your cue from the Golf Guys in Dubai, and think pink. But wait a minute... while we are willing to share our passion for pink, we ladies still do it best. This was abundantly clear last weekend at
another golf event on the other side of the world.
Congratulations to this adorable Golf Girl. Her name is Rhiannon and she comes from the UK. She's only been playing golf for four months and she's only nine years old. And just like that, at her local course, she hits a hole in one. Needless to say, friends and family were extremely impressed. Seems she's the youngest female on record to accomplish this feat.
During the past 24 hours hours, the golf blogosphere has been rife with post-Accenture musings on the state of International vs American golf. It's almost reminiscent of the post-Ryder Cup commentary way back in the balmy days of mid-September 06, when bloggers and other journalists spent several days analysing the future of golf in an increasingly global environment...then quickly moved on to other topics. Like Tiger's victories and Michelle's defeats. 
The adorable young man at left is Henrik Stenson shortly after the turn of the Century. 
No really...I'm serious. It seems the latest venture for 
Funny, over-the-top golf writing is quite rare, and it always slays me. That's why I'm so crazy about Golf in London. Underneath an elegant understated skin, it's an exuberant romp of a golf blog. A guided trek though the hinterlands of London, often via underground, in search of places to play. And it turns out there are lots of them...some in rather unlikely urban neighborhoods, and most just a wedge shot from the tube stations. 
Adorable SBS Open winner Paula Creamer is known for her stellar golf game and her pink on pink ... on pink outfits. But she also likes a little bling, both on and off the course. Don't we all? Well apparently we do, because "glitter on the golf course" has been proclaimed one of the hot trends this season. According to an informative article I received from my 
Just your average, everyday diamond encrusted golf bag, complete with matching bejeweled head covers. OK. See what I mean by over-the-top? It's part of Belding Golf Bag's, Private Collection line which includes other models with discriptive names like "Glitter Ball" and "Gay Paris". 
So, lets move on to the arena of more "wearable" golf bling, shall we? My absolute fav is the Mettlemark line of uber-elegant pendants and hat clips. The designs are minimalist. Stunning in their simplicity. All are made of precious metals, gemstones, diamonds or enamels...and each piece is so functional. Both the hat clips and the pendants incorporate a strong magnet that holds one of the interchangable ball marks in place. In case Nick is reading this, I 
For more whimsical, but equally icy ball markers, check out Bonjoc. This is where the Swarovsky crystals come in. Tons of them, in every color imaginable. The shapes are awesome too. The 2007 line includes every thing from hearts to flowers to little yellow ducks. They also offer some adorable snap on markers...little bejeweled enamale flowers...that attach to your glove. Sweet. I want 
Now, anyone who knows me knows my middle name is Tiffany. Actually that's a lie, but I am a Tiffany's girl. Through and through. So of course I fell for this golf charm...and I'm happy to report one is being attached to my charm bracelet at this very moment. I don't wear my charm bracelet on the golf course - my swing is bad enough without the jingling distraction it would provide - but it's one of my favorite pieces of jewelry and I've been able to find lot's of cute golf charms.
Now what about the bling thing for golf guys? Well, there's some evidence that it's starting to happen. Tragically hip (in a good way) Swedish haberdasher J.Liniberg's white leather "slater pro belt" with its sculptured silver or gold tone buckle can make any guy look like 
It's been an ultra busy week. One of those ones where everything converges in a storm of work deadlines, obligatory social engagements and 
First of all, I'd like to thank the anonymous commenter who tipped me off to this story earlier in the week. It's still somewhat under the radar, but there has been a bit of blogging about it here and there. It's the kind of story I really like too, particularly around Valentine's Day. 
In addition to everything else she's got, this Golf Girl of the Week just landed the ultimate golf dream job. Frankly, it's a job I desperately wanted myself, so I do harbor a wee bit of 
The thing that's so amazing about pink is that, more than any other color, it seems to have personality and attitude. On girls the color's always going to be flirty and feminine. It says sexy, spoiled, sometimes sweet and occassionally, manipulative. So how can it be so not those things on guys? 
But there are still people and places that haven't warmed up to the pink on men trend, so if you're still a little reluctant to embrace those strawberry shades, how do you join the pink parade?
Off the greens, say at the country club gala, or the opening of that new urban night club, go for a tie with a touch or two of pink. Hermes has many that are nothing less than sublime. Then you're all set to add a lid. The Minuzo baseball cap or if the stylish Hermes bucket hat (with handy zipper pocket) are great options. Note from the fashion editor: The bucket hat works best on a guy who's super young, ultra lean and speaks with an Australian or British accent. 
When you're ready to move on to a polo or sweater the choices are endless. Stripes or solids in shades that run the spectrum from the coolest powdery pink to the hottest flamingo fuscia. The shirts to your left are from Izod, Asford, Ralph Lauren and Tommy Bahama, and there are so many more... on line, in golf shops or at department stores.
Now, if you're contemplating pink pants or shorts, I think it's safe to say you're feeling pretty comfortable with this creative color, so go for it! Niclas Fasth and Jyoti Randhawa did in Dubai, and they looked hot. Hot and classy, which is a very good look. At left are shorts and slacks both in Bermuda Pink, both from Vineyard Vines. And who knows, perhaps someday you'll even dare to wear these pink knickers...or not. 
I'm heading off to a Super Bowl party. I hope I don't drink too much but I suppose I probably will because I'm not particularly excited about either of the teams. And such lack of enthusiasm has been known to lead me to consume 
...Particularly when the sculptural works in question are monumental 20th century masterpieces, and the course the heartbreakingly beautiful Islewood Country Club in central FL. 
This is an annual event, put on by Sotheby's, it's actually an exhibition and private sale, and it runs from now through the middle of April. Sadly, I get the impression that this particular golf experience is only open to the ultra rich and privileged and I don't currently count myself among those ranks. Islewood Country Club is very exclusive and I was told the price of the Calder at the top of the page is $10 million. I suppose I shouldn't complain, I've played some really nice courses and I've actually already seen a number of the works currently gracing the floral corners of Islewood. But it sure is nice to fantasize about bringing it all together.
