Happy Friday - Cute Girls doing Golf Tricks Together

OK, first of all: pleated golf skirts!

They're definitely hot right now and a number of companies are featuring them in current and upcoming collections. I'll be doing a post on this trend in the coming days. And don't worry ladies, they come in all lengths... you just choose the one that's right for you.

I think these girls made the right choice.



Thanks go to Victor Minuesa, from Barcelona, for sending me this awesome little video.

Rickie Fowler & The Mayor of Quail Hollow Putting Green

The ever intrepid Greg Moore is on the scene this week at Quail Hollow, armed with his camera and a keen sense of observation.

In addition to his skills as a roving reporter, Mr. Moore is also an avid user/player of Foursquare, the ultra-popular, geo-social networking service/game. I'm into Foursquare too, but I'm not a great player because I always...um... forget to "check in".

So naturally I was green with envy just a wee bit envious when I saw that Greg had become mayor of the Quail Hollow Putting Green AND the Quail Hollow Practice Range. Then I come to find out he's mayor of 46 places! Really cool places too... like Torey Pines Golf Course, Honda Classic Media Center and Riviera Country Club. And a Waffle House. The only mayorship I've managed to garner is that of Golf Girl Media World Headquarters and that's only because I work, sleep and recreate there. I mean here.

So yes, I'll admit it, I did harbor a moment of resentment for Mr. Moore's multiple mayorships... and all the colorful badges he'd collected in the game... but it was quickly forgotten when he sent me this great photo of one of our favorite players: the remarkable Rickie Fowler who's getting ready to play in the Quail Hollow Championship for the first time.

Greg took the shot earlier this week... at the Quail Hollow Putting Green. Thank you Mr. Mayor.

Fast & Fearless meet Glitz & Glamor - Mojo 6 Golf

The players are elite, the action is intense and the prize money is impressive.

As in:
★ The world's Top players
★ Raceway Golf (Fast/Short/Cut-throat)
★ A $1 million purse

OK, enough said. It's Mojo 6 and it's on CBS this weekend... May 1 & 2... from 2-3PM ET. ~ It's golf like you’ve never imagined it.

Tip: ~ Get a few "non-golf fans" or "on-the-fence golf fans" to watch it with you. You know the ones who typically throw something at you when you change the channel to golf. This might just be the perfect remedy for those who say our sport is too...what's the word they use?... sedate. The Mojo 6 is anything but sedate. Oh... and it all takes place at breathtaking Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Montego Bay, Jamaica. That's the paradisical icing-on-the-cake.

And there are some other fun ways to get in on the Mojo action:

Join the live LPGA viewing party - It takes place at the LPGA's Facebook page. ~ Head over there during the telecast and check in to the "live chat". There'll be fans galore and guest appearances by participating players.



Also...Follow Mojo 6 on Facebook and Twitter for additional coverage.

And...Get a sneak peek at the action on the Mojo 6 YouTube channel.

Strong Start to the Golf Season for the Birdie Sisters

Chicago was chilly and wet this past weekend but that didn't deter the Birdie Sisters as they headed to the course for the Illinois Junior Golf Classic.

The tournament took place at St. Andrews Country Club in West Chicago about 34 miles from their home, and several times on the drive out, the girls looked skyward, hoping a warming sun would appear.

But that didn't happen. Temperatures remained stubbornly entrenched in the low 50's throughout the weekend while intermittent rain ensured an added chill... and the prospect of a couple of bad hair days. But Erica and Myah Jackson don't take their golf lightly, and this was the season opener. So, they put on a couple of layers and tackled the tournament

Conditions were tough as was the competition both girls felt like they were still shaking off some winter rust by at the end of the day Myah held onto 2nd place in the competitive 9-10 age group and Erica won the 11-12s. You'll find details of each of the Birdie Sister's rounds are on their website.

Oh, and in addition to their golf Erica and Myah are also doing radio. They've got their own show on WSTR Radio where each week they interview golf luminaries from all facets of the game. I help them out with the show and they're a pure pleasure to work with. Keep up with their progress throughout the summer and tune in to the show every Friday. I promise you'll be impressed.

ENC - Of Hamster Balls & Making Out With Matadors

Sweden won its first ever European Nations Cup today at La Sella Resort in Dénia, Alicante Spain. Anna Nordqvist and Sophie Gustafson were completely in synch; each did exactly what was called for to produce the eagle needed to force a playoff.

In Gustafson's case it was an extraordinary approach shot with a seven-wood from 212 yards... which Nordqvist followed with a steely six foot putt... on the 448-yard par-five 18th hole. That gave the pair a 68 and put them into a playoff with the Australian team of Karrie Webb and Karen Lunn. Three holes later Sweden won with a birdie when Webb hit a perfect 20 foot putt that just didn't drop. Veronica Zorzi and Giulia Sergas finished third, further demonstrating Italy's growing place in International golf.

The Comunitat Valenciana European Nations Cup featured 18 teams and prize money of €350,000. the format was fourball on the first and third days and "Valencian Cup" where, "where the players tee off then switch and play their partner’s ball for the next shot (on par 4s) and for the next two shots (on par 5s) before selecting the best ball and completing the hole in alternate shot (foursome) format. On par 3s the best tee shot is selected before completing the hole with the same ball in alternate shots."

Australian and the USA were the only countries outside of Europe represented. Beth Daniel and Meg Mallon made up the US team and shared a fifth place finish with France.

By all accounts, this tournament, now in its fourth year, is particularly festive and light-hearted, and a favorite among players, sponsors and fans. Ms. Mallon's intimate interlude with Oscar Higares, a swarthy Spanish matador, would certainly seem to support that. Apparently the impromptu make out session came as the hall-of-fame golfer entertained the audience at the tournament's opening dinner. Can you say: The Sun Also Rises?

The fun continued a couple of nights later when the players climbed into a clear plastic bubble know as a hamster ball... and floated around the swimming pool in it.

The Ladies European Tour website has the whole story and lots more photos, you can also check out the tournament site.

Meanwhile, I think I'll go re-read some Hemingway.

Dear Japan, Why is Your Golf Stuff so Damn Awesome?

I try not to look, because when I do I tend to get frustrated... and wind up in a state of agitation, stress and anxiety.

Well this morning I succumbed.

Knowing it would be a full day of writing, editing and admin, I convinced myself it wouldn't hurt to take a quick peek at some of my "To Read" bookmarks.

I breezed through the WSJ story on the waning art of stamp collecting and the Times Online piece on male vanity. Both were interesting and well written.

I was about finish my bookmark break with Slate's No Hipsters in China post when my eyes wandered over to my "Don't Look Here" bookmarks. To make a long story short, I did look there and just one stop... here... was all it took. Within a few minutes I was overcome with lust. "Japanese Golf Product Lust" to be exact. It inevitably comes over me when I'm confronted by images of alluring apparel and awesome accessories that aren't unavailable on US shores.

The orgy of Ryo-licious colors and Momoko-dorable styles always begs the question: Why them and not us? At least it does for me.

Anyway, after overdosing on the likes of Golden Ratio, Kappa Golf and the ultra-Japan-tabulous Dance With Dragon, I finally tore myself away from the tantalizing display...

Yes, I'm back to work. But after my little Japanese golf fashion foray I'm having a bit of trouble focusing.

The Birdy & Grace Golf Woman of the Year - Is it You?

Do you know a woman with a passion for golf, family, community and healthy living? Or maybe you are that woman.

That's the type of woman who inspires golf apparel designer Birdy & Grace, and that's what they're looking for in their Golf Woman of the Year.

When they find her she'll be flown to New York City, then whisked up to gracious Greenwich, Connecticut (my hometown!) for a photo shoot with a top fashion photography team. Because the Golf Woman of the Year will be the featured model for Birdy & Grace Spring 2011. In addition to the trip and the photo shoot, the winner will receive custom fitted outfits by Birdy & Grace and a stylish, Sweet Spot putter.

The thing I love about Birdy & Grace is the way they blend fun, flirty and fashionable with perfectly functional. They consider things like pocket placement, fabric texture and length to ensure a flattering fit on all body types and full range of motion for every aspect of the golf swing. Each item in each Birdy & Grace collection is both contemporary and classic and designed to work equally well on the course and in town.

Sharon Sunoo and Teress Stephens founded their company to create golf clothes with stellar street style. Clothes that could comply with even the strictest country club dress code, but still shine on the streets of New York, and that's what they've done with Birdy & Grace.

The rules/requirements for Golf Woman of the Year are pretty simple, and you can nominate yourself or someone you know. The nominee must be an avid amateur woman golfer over the age of 25 and must answer this: What does golf mean to you; where you see the future of women’s golf; what social causes are important to you and why; and why would you make a great ambassador for Birdy & Grace.

Each entry must be accompanied by a photo, and the deadline for entries is June 15, 2010. All entries must be submitted to their Facebook fan page or to info@birdy&grace.com.

Good Luck Golf Girls!