"First and foremost, golf should be fun" I know... that's a subversive statement to some
And as everyone knows (or should know) part of having fun with golf is dressing up in crazy, cute, retro, wild, and/or stylish golf clothes. It doesn't have to be a whole outrageous outfit either. One distinctive accessory or article of clothing will often do the trick. Rocco Mediate knew this when he buckled his belt with a peace symbol in the X round of the US Open. So did awesome Anthony Kim while winning Tiger's tournament over the weeknd. His buckle was decidedly more
Anyway, I went the retro Rocco way yesterday and wore this groovy peace symbol pendant from The Bellevue Beadery. Combined with a fun bucket hat and Pulitzer-esqe plaids, the whole outfit made me feel happy. It brought me a bit of luck too. In the form of two birdies and my lowest score to date.
OK, so the low score was a 108, but hey, I'm still trying to break 100 here folks. The important thing is ...I had fun. And I can't wait to get back out there...in a really cute outfit.
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Hey, good for you! I think if you feel good then you'll play better golf. That will be my motto when I FINALLY get on a course. I'm still just hitting at the range. My "official" lessons start at the end of August though. :-) The Gent (my fiance who is a pro golfer) took me out a few weeks ago to the range and gave me some quick instruction and then I was off and hitting; pretty damned good too for a beginner. Heh. I'm hooked. Definitely hooked.
ReplyDeleteAs long as your not making a political statement it's fine. Your game definitely needs work though.
ReplyDeleteOK Anon - I think you might be one of the curmudgeons. Chill out, wouja pleez.
ReplyDeleteI love the outfit where did you get the shorts/hat?
Definitely a good message - that golf can actually be fun.
ReplyDeleteThe audience for this sport and hence the products, merchandise and services available, and certainly the number of courses to play, will be very limited if golf is relegated to purists and professionals. As long as etiquette is respected we should welcome new players with open arms.
I quite like the peace sign...and the breastage.
ReplyDeleteThe color of your outfit matches the color of your blog. Too cute ;)
ReplyDeleteI have to first say that I absolutely love women that play golf. As for their dress, I find it funny with how they sometimes worry more about what they look like than how they play. I'm not saying all do this but some. I have like three or four basic "Golf Outfits" that I use. Not too fancy even for tournaments. But I have a couple of female friends that I golf with regularly and I swear to God they are wearing something different every time I play with them. If it makes you feel good then more power to you but don't do it for others because frankly I'm more worried about avoiding the sand then if your shorts and shirt match your golf bag.
ReplyDeleteOn the golf course over the weekend, I told my playing partner, "On the course, I have the choice to be good or look good, but I can't afford to do both." I am choosing to be good and am putting my $$ towards new equipment, but I'd really love to upgrade my golf wardrobe at the same time!
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who has a ridiculously loud pair of plaid pants colored red and green and yellow and orange and probably three other colors. He always wears them when he golfs because he says the golf course is the only place he can get away with wearing them.
ReplyDeleteok - "Pulitzer-esque" ??? you wanna fill us fashion peasants in ? :-)
ReplyDeleteand here's a bit from Anthony Kim's post round interview from last Sunday - about his belt buckle...
Q. Somebody has to be the bad guy and ask about the belt, all the details. It came Wednesday, and what's the inspiration for this, as opposed to another kind of belt? When did you decide to go for something this dramatic?
ANTHONY KIM: I am actually going to do a photo shoot for a company tomorrow, a clothing line, off the golf course. They said they made me a belt, and if somebody's going to send me a belt, I'll wear it.
So I looked at it on Wednesday, and I said, it's pretty special, so I've got to save it for a special day, and today happened to be the day.
Q. Do you know anything about it, how much it weighs?
ANTHONY KIM: It's heavy. It's not as heavy as the trophy, but it's pretty heavy. (Laughter).
Q. Diamonds?
ANTHONY KIM: You know, it looks like diamonds, and they are pretty up scale, so I would be very surprised if it isn't.
Q. Can you give them a plug?
ANTHONY KIM: The company is L of A.
Q. Retail, how much?
ANTHONY KIM: You know, I don't know.
SortaGolf certainly endorses your "fun first, fun always" approach to the game and golf apparel.
ReplyDeletePeace Out.
If your not comfortable in your skins(clothes) then how can you possibly win skins! Check out www.13thgreen.com and golf in style ladies and gents. CR
ReplyDeleteIf I could transform myself into an inanimate object I’d become that peace symbol pendant and hope you would wear it every day. It’s not my fault that I have a fetish, is it? :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm all about being cute while playing :) That was part of why I started playing...a new wardrobe!!
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