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The population of women golfers began to steadily rise following the stock market crash of 1929. Many

golf clubs opened their doors to female golfers

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With more than 61 million golfers walking the green planet each year, the potential for effecting positive change on the environment is staggering

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80 WHAT WOMEN WANT

A Guide to Getting the Most From the Game

100 anna rawson

Playing Professional Golf With Style

106 RACHEL MELENDEZ From First Tee to Reality TV

112 beating the odds

Tiffany Challenged Cancer, Head On

114 dynamic trio

Lopez, Whaley and Joyner Promote Golf

116 THE SACHIKA TWINS

Seeing Double Makes for a Single Vision

136 model golfers The Wilhelmina 7

ON THE COVer: anna rawson Photographed by Kurt Iswarienko This page: RACHEL MELENDEZ Photographed by Catherine Asanov

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16 FOUNDER’S tee 18 contributors 20 FOREFRONT 24 PLAYBOOK 22 24 26 28 30 32 34

On The Green Scene Sustainable Fashion Revolution Stylguide For Her Day Styleguide For Her Night Styleguide For Him Seeing Green Watches: Bigger Is Better

body

36 Caring for Your Skin Naturally

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38 The Classic Skinny Bag 40 Eco Shoes for Smaller Carbon Footprint 42 It’s in the Glove

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44 Women’s Hybrid Clubs 46 Playing Greener 48 Enviro-friendly Tech

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50 Plug into the Future of Electric Cars

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58 Sustainable Restaurateurs 60 Haute Eco Wine 62 World’s First Organic Rum This page: Leona Lewis photo courtesy of RCA Music Group Publicity- J/Arista/RCA Records

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64 Hosting a Foursome

arts & entertainment 66 68 69 70

Leona Lewis, Ethical Superstar M. MIkell Johnson, Author Recommended Reading Hubert Privè, The Golf Sculptor

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72 Lela Design - Eco Chic Golf Apparell 74 Quagmire - A New Level to the Game 76 Golf Green Gear - Amazing Bamboo

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90 SWEETSPOT 91 94 96 98

Discover Your Sixth Sensibility Kiawah Island Golf Haven Bountiful Barbados LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort

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Pop Culture President

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120 BE MY CADDY

Photographed by Ming Han Chung Peter Tsai in Boston, MA

128 timeless elegance Photographed by Catherine Asanov at The Omni Orlando Resort, Champions Gate

This page: Emily Fox photographed

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Founder IAN PAUL LAWRENCE Editor DOT ANDERSON Assistant Editor JASMINE BROOKS Golf Tech Editor STEVEN HAHN Contributing Fashion Editors Dawn Del Russo, Meg Hemphill Contributing Editors and Writers JANE COLLINS, KEVIN JOHNSTON, TANISHA FLOWERS, ANDIE FRANCESE VANESSA LINSEY GOBES, TASHA KATES, ROBIN LORE, TURI McNAMEE, MD, REBECCA MURPHY, ROBYN QUINN, NEDRA RHONE, USHA KRISHNAN Contributing Photographers CATHERINE ASANOV, MING HAN CHUNG, PETER TSAI SHAWN PUNCH, JERRY JACK, Victoria de la Torre Copy Editor JENNIFER SRAEG Photo Editor GLORIA LAYTON Creative Director IANA ROBERTS Art Director FRAN SHERMAN Internet & New Media AADESH SAVANT, SID WASHINGTON, JOSHUA GARRETT Fashion Director Anthea Gray Special Events Manager LEAH WELLS East Coast Media Relations Manager april dubois West Coast Media Relations Manager CHARMAINE SHAW Media 19, LLC The 19th Hole Magazine 2870 Peachtree Road, NW # 437 Atlanta, Georgia, USA 30305 Phone: 1.800.379.3162 Fax: 1.866.526.9751 www.the19thholemag.com Advertising Sales Representatives Michael J. Korber, F. Johnson sales@the19thholemag.com Chief Marketing Officer CHERYL BROWN Director of Strategic Business Alliance W. CALVIN ANDERSON Domestic & International Distribution Disticor Newsstand Consultant JOHN BLASSINGAME Public Relations GRACE PUBLICITY

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Adrianne carries the flag in classic vintage style (page 131) at omni orlando resort champions gate.

The burgeoning presence of women on the green has been a boon to the game, but in typical female fashion it’s not enough to take on one interest at a time. Consummate multi-takers that they are, women are not only changing the face of golf, but are effecting changes to the biggest green of all, our planet. That’s why this issue of the 19th Hole Magazine focuses on What Women Want, and what women want is, well-everything!

In this issue we focus on the power of the feminine. We explore the multiple attractions that golf holds for women. We’ve also included a timeline chronicling feminine influence and moments in golf history. Women are the fastest-growing segment of the golf market, representing 40 percent of new golfers and thus possess the power to change the future of the game. Indeed, multi-tasking females such as our cover subject, the fashionable, game-on, Anna Rawson, are doing just that.

The current economic downturn, while discouraging and difficult for all, may open doors for women. If history is any indication of what is to come, then this presumption is certainly in the hole.

The nearly non-existent population of women golfers began to rise following the stock market crash of 1929. Many golf clubs opened their doors to women in an effort to attract additional business and thus, new opportunities came to fruition. Additionally, more women on the green could be the answer to the golf industry’s current economic challenges.

Because women lead the way in caring for the planet, we’ve also focused on living green. Eco-consciousness is seeping into every aspect of our lifestyle. From how we live and what we drive, to what we eat, the clothes we wear, where we travel and even how we play – our choices are dramatically shaping the planet.

While we certainly can’t give our female reading audience “everything,” they want, with this issue we have tried to offer some of what you crave – golf, green living, great fashion and, hopefully, the inspiration to get out there and play more often. The 19th Hole Magazine is committed to building a niche for our unique audience, even as other golf publications are shuttered. I hope that you enjoy this issue and I thank you for your continued support. I applaud all the fabulous, multi-tasking women who work, play, love and effect change with a style and grace only the feminine can achieve.l

Ian Paul Lawrence Founder <ipl@the19thholemag.com>

I Challenge you to help us Find a Cure for Ovarian Cancer

Halle Berry, Ambassador for the Callaway Golf Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation

Ovarian cancer remains the most deadly of the gynecologic cancers. That’s why the Callaway Golf Foundation, the Entertainment Industry Foundation and Halle Berry have joined together to bring awareness and funds to the cause.

Through $2 million in donations to EIF’s Women’s Cancer Programs, the Callaway Golf Foundation Women’s Cancer Initiative, established at leading cancer institutions nationwide, works to fast-track breakthrough treatments and tests to beat this disease. Until there is an early detection test for ovarian cancer, we urge women to become educated about this disease.

Know your risk. Get involved.

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contributingplayers

Dr. Turi McNamee Dr. Turi McNamee is an academic physician and a life-long golfer, so she was eager to write about golf and health as part of our What Women Want special section (page 84). When she’s not at the driving range, she can be found at the Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota. Her writing has appeared on a number of websites as well as in the Annals of Internal Catherine Asanov

Vanessa Gobes

Catherine Asanov is a fashion and

Broadcast journalist turned Jane-of-

beauty photographer who brought

all-trades, Vanessa Gobes weighs in

her love of classic style to our Omni

on demanding more from the club in

Resort photo shoot in Florida (page

our What Women Want feature (page

126) and her innovative vision to our

80). Vanessa resides in Winchester,

Atlanta shoot with golfer Rachel

MA where she designs and manu-

Melendez (page 106). Catherine’s

factures her sportswear label Van

photography career started at

Linsey. Currently on maternity leave,

the age of 16 and hasn’t let up.

she is keeping busy with her husband

After receiving her degree from

and their four children, but plans

the Savannah College of Art and

to introduce new designs for Van

Design, Catherine added the American

Linsey in 2011, as well as open her

Heart Association, Element Model

first retail sports boutique.

Medicine.

Management, and Click Models Atlanta to her portfolio. She now makes her home in Los Angeles, CA.

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journalist Nedra Rhone was a natural for our timeline and introduction to our What Women Want feature (page 79), as well as interview with golfer Rachel Melendez (page 106). nedra’s primary job is covering culture, fashion, and entertainment as a lifestyle writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and her articles and style advice have appeared in magazines such as The Crisis, Pink, and ShopSmart. Before moving to Atlanta, Rhone was a staff reporter for the La Times and Newsday.

Ming Han Chung

Usha Krishnan

Traveling and photography have

Usha, who has a Masters degree

always been passions for Ming,

in Anthropology and Sociology

an Atlanta based photographer

and has been a freelance writer

specializing in portraits, fashion

for 10 years, enjoyed covering the

and runway photography. As the

social aspects of golf for our What

lead photographer for Be My Caddy

Women Want special section (page

shoot in Boston (page 118) Ming

85) She has lived in Dubai, London,

used is ability to tell stories through

and Bombay, where she worked for

photography. He is intrigued by the

major public relation agencies with

way people express their inner selves.

clients such as British Airways, the

And no matter what the subject his

Four Seasons Hotels, and LG. Usha

goal is always to give and receive

now resides in Vancouver, BC run-

inspiration from people around the world.

ning her own writing and editing Robyn Quinn Robyn, an avid golfer, enjoyed posing questions to golf pro Anna Rawson for our cover story (page 100). She is a long-standing member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada and an accredited member of the Canadian Public Relations Society Robyn enjoys golfing all year long in Victoria, BC where she lives with Lucy, her mini long-haired wiener dog.

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Photograph Neil Kirk. Photographed at Viceroy Palm Springs.

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the replay Pebble Beach will host the U.S. Open Golf Championship for the fifth time, June 14-20, 2010. The Pebble Beach layout is familiar to most golf fans since the celebrity packed Pro-am has (Shown l to r) The Honorable Olivia Grange, Jamaica’s Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture joins LPGA players Christina Kim, Suzann Pettersen, along with Ed Moses, Olympic champion and co-founder of Mojo Marketing & Media, and LPGA player Paula Creamer in introducing Raceway Golf’s upcoming Mojo 6 tournament.

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LPGA PLAYERS PAULA CREAMER, CHRISTINA KIM AND SUZANN PETTERSEN

been televised annually for almost 50 years from this venue. The previous four Opens have produced some of the most memorable shots and performances in U.S. Open history.

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seem to all have the mojo. They are set to compete in an innovative new format called Raceway Golf at The Mojo 6 tournament, to be held at Rose Hall’s Cinnamon Hill Golf Course in Montego Bay, Jamaica, April 15-16, 2010. Raceway Golf combines the best elements of traditional play with oneon-one match-ups, which should appeal to golf enthusiasts and attract new fans. Played over two days, Raceway Golf pits 16 top players against each other to battle out a series of six-hole matches for a $1 million dollar purse. This LPGA-sanctioned tournament marks the return of professional women’s golf to Jamaica and the Caribbean for the first time in two decades. <themojo6.com>

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pockets with the company’s rule twentyone bamboo towel that stays wet for an entire round while

The Ultimate European Luxury Golf Car Is here. Garia, determined to produce the world’s best golf car may have actually

Danish company, succeeded. The Garia has a

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STYLE + body + gear + tech + drive + indulge + tips + A&E + profiles

onthe green scene Green: an adjective and noun with so many definitions (young or new; a place to golf; eco-friendliness; what yellow and blue make); and when it comes to fashion, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a culmination of all of the above.

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Spring/Summer Lacoste runway show models wore splashes of grass green Although the pieces arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t functional golf clothes, they prove that sport attire is appropriate for daywear and can interject its way into eveningwear as well. Just beware of the result that can come from wearing such high fashion pieces: envy. [by Robin LoRe] the

with black and white basics that had a sporty twist.

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eco fashionevolution Saying Hello to Sustainable Keeps You in Top Style

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Looking for sustainability in all the right places? From organic cottons and blends to bamboo and recycled polyester, the fashion industry is giving consumers what they want: environmentally-friendly clothing that’s not short on style. While the first eco-garments lacked style and finesse, that’s all history to the stylish world of eco-designers. Today’s earth-loving fabrics and designs are contemporary, chic, functional, and well-designed. So what makes a product, green anyway? An increasingly cynical consumer base is aware of “green washing” – so make sure the product you’re investing in is truly environmentally friendly before making a purchase based on this factor.

One is the process by which the product is made that can include alterations in textile-manufacturing processes that are less harmful to the environment. There has been a recent trend of creating materials from renewable resources, which include the energy co i that is used to create a product and the composition of the good itself. A third factor Fabrics known as Eco-fi are being studied is the effect the product will have on the environment after disposal. another eco-chic alternative being

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Ohhhhh How Organic!

Soft enough for babies and people with sensitive skin, organic cotton is farmed on pesticide and chemical free farms, and is usually certified organic by an outside source. These earth-conscious farms are better for the surrounding environment, healthier for the people who work there and healthier for you: organic cotton is breathable, comfortable, and perfect for casual attire. Other fabrics such as hemp, ramie, and flax, are also being grown organically.

La Vita Bella: Bamboo Luxuriously soft and smooth, athletes and the style conscious alike love bamboo for its moisture wicking capability, stylish drape, and overall comfort. Lovers of bamboo fashion claim it to remain 2°C cooler in hot weather – perfect for a long day on a sunny golf course. That’s not all. It also pro-

vides UV protection from the sun and is both anti-fungal and odor absorbing.

This sustainable resource is grown without pesticides in a natural environment, providing home to wildlife and birds and rarely requiring human attention. When harvested, its complex root system is self-rejuvenating, meaning it needn’t be replanted.

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manufactured from recycled soft drink bottles. Use of these fabrics has the capacity to keep billions of plastic soda bottles out of landfills annually. Plus, the petroleum that would have been used to make polyester fabrics can be used for more important energy needs.

Veggie Fabrics Aside from bamboo and the natural fabric plants that have been used for centuries, vegetable fabrics such as those made from corn are also making news, although not all of it good news. While corn is renewable and can produce a fiber alternative to fossil produced polyesters, there has been backlash genetically engineered corn (GMO) is not favored by many.

Crazy for Coconut Even coconut is making its impression on the fabric industry. Cocona Inc. utilizes activated carbon particles made from re-

cycled coconut shells and licenses these to fabric mills, which then incorporate them into yarns and fibers to provide evaporative cooling, odor management and UV protection. l

Fashions by Trigelle, a brand that has established a pro-environmental stance by using eco-friendly fabrics such as Bamboo for women’s golf apparel. Sweater shown is made of 60% bamboo, 25% cotton and 15% lycra. Goes with plaid trimmed “Tory” top and “Elsa” skort.

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Pocketful of Sunshine

Fashion goes all out for poolside parties, beach combing, island hopping and having fun shopping in out-of-the-way places.

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This page: Nautical themes are everywhere this season including this â&#x20AC;&#x153;see-worthyâ&#x20AC;? Gottex swimsuit, for stores see gottexmodels.com.

Opposite page: Eugenia Kim straw fedora with black hat band, $280, net-a-porter.com (2) Tibi wild orchid halter cover-up, $230, Bloomingdales.com (3) Clever fashion forward romper by Peter Som, petersom.com (4) Spritz on Eau de Sisley 2 by Sisley Paris, a new fragrance with fresh green top notes, 3 fl. oz., $165, neimanmarcus.com (5) Milly resort-ready orange blouse and tan pants, Millyny.com (6) Eco-friendly [bamboo, cashmere and silk knit] Viridis Luxe black tunic, $238, viridisluxe.com (7) Philip Crangi edgy studded ring, $3,450, net-a-porter.com (8) SOBRAL by Jackie Brazil eco-resin necklace, $90.36, BlackTangerine.co.uk (9) Robert Clergerie bold metallic leather gladiators, $332.50, shopbop.com.

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Here Comes the Night

Darkness falls giving way to starry skies, moonlight strolls, open-air concerts, and occassionally all-out glamour in fashions you love.

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This page: Korto Momolu, a Project Runway Season 5 favorite, creates stunning couture such as this evening gown with beaded shoulder accent, price upon request, KortoMomolu.com.

Opposite page: (1) Cynthia Steffe Scatter Beaded Tank, $90 Bloomingdales.com and skirt, price upon request Cynthiasteffe.com (2) Creed Fantasia De Fleurs, 8.4 oz, $190, perfume worldwide.com (3) Ecoskin tie neck knit halter mini dress made with bamboo tencel spandex, $96, ecoskincollections.com (4)Valentino Satin diamantĂŠ bow pumps,$995, net-a-porter.com (5) Joe Faris, Project Runway Season 5, metallic bustier and jeans, inquiries, Joe-Faris.com (6) Little black dress

by Chado Ralph Rucci, $8,000 [special order only] 212-819-9066 (7) Todd Reed 18 k. gold floral earrings with 7.41 ctw of organic rose cut diamonds, $6,250, toddreed.com (8) Todd Reed 18 k. gold and silver necklace with organic rose cut diamonds, $12,000, toddreed.com (9) Stella McCartney gem embellished twill clutch, $995 (10) Prada 2 LG phone, around $740 [not available in US yet] pradaphonebylg.com.

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Put the top down and head out to a beachfront resorts or island estates. Get some air and address the waves in casual fashions that rock 24/7.

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Opposite page: (1) Sterling silver golf ball and club motif key ring, $115, Tiffany.com (2) Ed Hardy board shorts, $82, nordstrom.com (3) Lacoste Challenge cologne, 3 oz. spray, $51, perfumeworldwide.com (4) Tommy Bahama black silk Tiki Bay shirt, $98 and Woodmont shorts $98, TommyBahama.com (5) Sergio Davila sportswear featuring white polo and grey shorts, sergiodavila.com (6) Graphic golf shirt and gray check pants from Hugo Boss’ new green line and (7) Hugo Boss bag, HugoBoss.com; (8) Bravo EVT-4000e Electric Scooter for total fun, zero emissions, starting at $2599, bravoelectricvehicles.com.

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The World through Earth-Friendly optics

eco-friendly eyewear trends now sports stylish shades that will protect

your eyes on the course or out on the town

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while showing that you’re not only fashion conscious

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you’re eco conscious too!

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why not

make a new fashion statement and make the earth greener, even after you remove your shades.

Recycling Fashion Top: Blue Planet Recycled Eyewear offers frames made of recycled materials, featuring both lead-free and nickel-free production, keeping these fashionable frames toxin-free during the manufacturing process.

Blue Planet Recycled Eyewear, starting at $19.95.

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The Beauty of Bamboo Bottom Left: Long-lasting, durable and light, the simple elegance of bamboo is distinctive and warm.

Did you know bamboo is a grass?

It provides a habitat for birds and animals, does not require re-planting, and absorbs greenhouse gases.

Massa Moss Sunglasses by Amy Eyewear, retail for $175.

Say I Do to iWood Top Right: Beauty is sustainable – and thanks to trendsetting companies like iWood, so is your eyewear.

Bring exotic woods and luxurious styling to the forefront by sliding on a pair of these sophisticated shades. sapele pommele by iWood, retail for $370

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Giving Back

Every year, hundreds of thousands of glasses are created using manmade materials – and over 4 million pairs of eyeglasses are thrown away every year in America, according to Unite for Sight, an organization that will accept your donated eyeglasses and sunglasses.

Donations are shipped straight to Sierra Leone, Africa, where

they are given to people in need. Your glasses will make a difference to someone in need – so visit uniteforsight.org today to find a location where you can drop off your unused glasses.

We say to reduce, reuse, and recycle, and think of paper and cans. Why not apply that mantra to all aspects of your life – including your eyewear!

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Baume & Mercier Hampton Square Above: This watch in XL size features a 34.1x45mm polished/ satin-finished diamond-set steel case, shimmering white dial, automatic movement and white rubber strap with triple folding security clasp. This watch is water resistant to 200 meters. $7,990. <baume-et-mercier.com>

Nubeo Gems 43 Top: Want big time glam for your wrist? Look no further than this Nubeo Gems watch featuring a fashionable Rose Gold pave diamond case with two dozen additional 3 mm diamonds and a dozen 1.2 mm diamonds embellishing the top bezel.

Rose gold links sporting 16 princess cut diamonds are embedded in a white rubber strap. $93,900 <westime. com> Gucci White Bracelet Bottom: From the Pantheon Collection. Polished steel case set with 50 diamonds with .71 total carat weight. White motherof-pearl dial. Steel bracelet. Unscratchable sapphire crystal. Three blades deployment buckle. Water resistant up to 5 ATM. ETA 7750 movement. Made in Switzerland. $5,890. <neimanmarcus.com>

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Head to Toe ways to have radiant skin Loving the sport of golf means spending lots of time outside in the sun.

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that can be enjoyable it can also cause skin damage.

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a growing crop of organics

to the latest cosmeceuticals, today’s female golfers have plenty of ways to enjoy the game and protect their skin.

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Pevonia Botanica Hydrating Sunscreen This silky-smooth, greaseless emulsion protects skin from harmful UVA & UVB rays. Enriched with Vitamins E, C, and B, SPF 30 safeguards your skin, counteracts sun damage, and prevents premature aging on your face and body. 5 oz., $40 <shoppevonia.com>

SeaFlora Potent Seaweed Serum A range of seaweed species pack this potent serum with nutrients. It also contains a blend of Vitamin A, C E and K to support activation of skin collagen and elastin.

Recommended for all skin types, especially damaged and sensitive. 30 ml / 1 oz. $48 <sea-flora.com>

La Mer Hydrating Infusion This high-potency treatment saturates the skin with a wave of hydration and conditioning.

Ingredients include vitamins, minerals, tourmaline and hydrating ferments suspended within a serum-like gel. 2 fl. oz., $95.00 <cremedelamer.com>

Prevage® Body Total Transforming Anti-Aging Moisturizer

The first cosmeceutical body treatment with Idebenone, a powerful antioxidant,and Tripeptide Complex that targets sun damage, dryness and loss of firmness, as well as stretch marks, dimpled skin, and minor scars.

6.8 oz. / 200 ml, $135.00 <ElizabethArden.com>

OM LUXE Face Collection [Champagne, Caviar and Truffles] OM’s certified organic 3-step Anti-Aging Skincare System for Luminous Skin contains Elixir de Beauté with crushed Champagne grape seeds; Extrait de Caviar with caviar extract and organic honeysuckle; and White Truffle Age-Defy Face Cream with organic shea butter, and rice bran oil for free radical and natural UV protection. $175, <omaroma.com>

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the classic skinny bag Carrying your favorite clubs couldn’t be hipper [by Jasmine Brooks]

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ugging those clubs around the golf field can be hard work – and while we love staying fit on the course, opting for a lighter weight bag can make the day that much more enjoyable. As most women know from purchasing holiday luggage, a lightweight bag can make all the difference (especially when considering airlines with bothersome weight regulations!). With some lighter weight bags, such as the Nike Skinny Range Bag, weighing just over one pound, choosing a lightweight bag is a no-brainer.

When selecting a bag, one must consider her own personal golfing game. Are you a walker? Or do you prefer the cart? How many clubs do you like to use?

Choose a bag accordingly. While shopping, try it on for size: most sports bags these days are produced to be as comfortable as possible. Consider what you would look for in another handbag and apply it to the sport. How many pockets, dividers, and special features (such as insulated water bottle holders) will you want? Consider color, style, durability, and how you will keep the bag clean – as well as where you will store it. Is the carry strap comfortable? Will you travel with your bag? Remember to think not only of your game today, but of your game tomorrow – choose a bag that will grow with you as your game develops.

A perfect example of the skinny bag? ProjectBrown’s slim pencil type bag. It holds all the clubs you’ll need for the perfect round – a full set minus two clubs. “We kept the best of form and function from a conventional golfbag and took the design to where we wanted it, explains ProjectBrown owner Fredrik Johansson.

Many women end up with bags that are too large, too bulky, and too heavy. That’s why we love the lightweight, stylish golf bags that are showing up at golf courses across the nation. Skinny bags are dynamic, chic, comfortable, and easy to handle – and usually surprisingly sturdy for their sleek exteriors. Perfect for a no-fuss Sunday afternoon game, you can make a style statement while bringing just four or five clubs

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If Mother Nature were to take up golf, we’re sure she’d be wearing some seriously sustainable shoes. The term “fancy footwear” has taken on a whole new meaning, with the newest trend in golf shoes being a decidedly eco twist. Look for well-made, dynamic shoes that feature natural or recycled materials, high-end production, and come from a company with a conscious. Don’t leave your recycling ways on the sidelines – step up with a pair of golf shoes that are comfortable, fashionable, and would make Mother Nature nod in approval.

Adidas by Stella McCartney This shoe called the Yilah features vegan friendly textile and synthetic leather waterproof uppers with retro brogue inspired perforations. A FitFOAM™ midsole contours to your foot like a custom mold and adiPRENE® cushions the heel for comfort. The outsole offers high-wear durability and provides maximum grip in all directions. $128. <shopadidas.com> The adidas by Stella McCartney collection is part of the adidas Better Place Program. Materials must come from a sustainable source, be produced without dangerous chemicals, and be manufactured under the highest workplace standards.

PUMA Loop Wn’s Topside a stylish metallic finish and a toggle closure are two visual aspects of these shoes that might grab you.

But underneath lies the eco reason for snapping these up. Developed for optimum green-friendliness and maximum traction for the wearer Puma’s Smart Quill technology features rubber nubs on the outsole and individual Quills placed where more grip is needed. $90 <puma.com>

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Women’s Andrews Finn Comfort Golf Shoe

This handmade orthopedic golf shoe has a foot bed made of resilient natural latex/cork with organically tanned suede lining. The ultimate in natural comfort, this shoe is stylish and will give you the support you need to master your best swing! $350.97 <thehealthyfeetstore.com>

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it’s in theglove Fresh & Funky is the name of the game when you slip on this fun peapod-design glove. By Glove It. Check out more patterns, such as argyle and leopard print! $19.95, <gloveit.com>

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Wish you could take your beloved Chihuahua on the course with you? Now you can – in a (stylish) way! This funky glove made of snow-white cabretta leather features an adorable doggie pattern. More fun patterns, including butterflies and dragonflies available. Glove shown $28, <qglove.com> Uniquely designed to be both functional and comfortable, this glove is made of lightweight mesh, providing maximum exposure.

Moisture resistant, this glove will stay soft – and we love the feminine design! Shown in pink, $12, hjglove. com Classically styled, this 100% cabretta leather glove by Nicole Miller Studio is traditional and elegant – perfect for days when you feel like wearing pearls to putt! Shown in Ecru/Brown Horseshoe. Other colors available. $28, <gloveit.com>

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hybrid clubs for women the beauty of utility

[by steven hahn]

A hybrid golf club combines THe features wood in one club.

Also

called the

“utility

of an iron and a fairway

club,” the idea behind hybrids is to make the long

approach as easy as possible for beginners and intermediate players.

By keeping a low center of

gravity on hybrids, manufacturers allow players to get their shots airborne, for more distance, without much effort.

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Hybrids have become a standard club in every LPGA pro’s golf bag. While hybrids are great for hitting distances your irons can’t reach, don’t forget that they can be used as lethal weapons for chipping around greens. A little practice and you may abandon your sand wedge for those short shots to the hole. If you don’t have at least one hybrid in your golf bag, run out and get one! What’s good for the LPGA Tour pros, is good for you.

Callaway, the industry leader in ladies’ clubs, offers two different versions of hybrids for women. The new “Big Bertha Heavenwood Hybrids” are available in four different lofts and feature a longer, lower profile head designed to promote confidence at address and produce a higher ball flight.

The Heavenwood offers a great solution for women golfers who dread long iron shots. The Big Bertha Heavenwood Hybrids give you all the accuracy and control of a long iron and at the same time all the distance of a fairway wood. They’re the choice for many ladies of all ability levels who want to hit long irons well on a consistent basis.

Almost all the women on the LPGA Tour carry hybrids in their bags.

The “Women’s FT Hybrid” employs Callaway’s popular Fusion Technology which uses several different materials in the construction of a club head to optimize balance and weighting. The FT line of hybrids is designed for the better woman player and costs a bit more than the Heavenwood. ●

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playing greener Eco friendly golf accessories improve the environment and your karma

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With more than 61 million golfers walking the green planet each year, the potential for effecting positive change on the environment is staggering.

When course cruisers make a few small adjustments to their Mother Nature.

The products offered on these pages are on the cutting edge of eco friendly, they all make brilliant use of technology to improve an old standard, and, most importantly, using them will improve your good karma, if not your game. choice of golfing gear they are asserting their natural affinity for the great outdoors by helping to protect

Biodegradable Eco Tees More than 2 billion golf tees are used in the United States annually. You can save a lot of trees by using Eco Tees, which last 10 times longer than most wood tees and they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mark your club. The Tee2Green tees (T2G) by Eco Golf will usually biodegrade in less than 60 days. Nearly 800 golf courses around the country already use them. From $25-$55 per 1,000, depending on tee length. <ecogolf.com>

Disposable Golf Bag Golf Refugees makes the lightest bag available from recycled materials. It is designed to carry seven clubs and balls. Use two bags on single strap to carry full set. Bag and strap, $26.28 <golf-refugees.com>

Biodegradable Golf Balls Hit these balls into the water without fear of polluting. Made with a water-soluble polymer, the ball is completely biodegradable. Golfers use these balls for practice, but they’re not meant for regular play. <ecogolfballs.com>

The Dixon Earth World’s first 100% green golf ball is green to the core. They’re manufactured with recyclable materials and Dixon gives a 75-cent credit towards new balls for each used one returned.

Packaging is also recycled <dixongolf.com> Pack of 12, $27.95 from <golfballs.com>

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Thermal Powered Black Golf Ball A revolutionary heat-absorbing black cover transfers energy more efficiently than a white ball to provide greater distance. 12 for $24.33; 3 for $6.48. <golf-refugees.com>

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solar golf cart Revolutionary flexible peel and stick solar panels produce enough energy to keep your cart going for days or weeks! Qualifies for 30% Federal tax credit. <solarenergygolfcarts.com>

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cal best sort of way.

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and in the most practi-

Technology is finding a whole

new niche in the future of environmentally friendly consumer products and electronics. ment

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Make

a state-

not a footprint.

Apples are growing greener. You knew the Mac Book Air was ultra lightweight and thin enough to fit in an envelope, but did you know that it’s one of the most earth-friendly computers out there? With mercury-free and arsenic-free glass display, BFR and PVC free circuit boards, and much less packaging than a typical laptop, this little dream machine gets two very green thumbs up. <apple.com>

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Time to go TV shopping! Samsung has released a line of ECO-Friendly LED TVs, which are lead and mercury free.

Compared to a regular LCD screen, it uses 40% less energy – and it has an energy-saving standby mode. It doesn’t just deliver in the eco department – techie features include a usb plug, and online info links and widgets for the ultimate television experience. <samsung.com>

HYBRID SMART-PHONE: Instead of plugging The Chairman, by Ulysse Nardin into the wall, it self-charges using a kinetic rotor not unlike the one on your wristwatch. Timelessly designed, each unit is put together by hand, and features high tech goodies like a 2.8” touch screen and a finger print security feature. It’s exclusively limited edition.

Oh, and did we mention a 5 mega pixel camera? The price was unrevealed at press time. <ulysse-nardin.com> LG Steam Direct washing Machines Warning: Purchasing LG’s mod-style Steam Direct washing machines could induce intense urges to wash, dry and fold! Not only do these machines work like a dream, they pack some major eco-friendliness into each load. Clothes are washed using a unique steaming technique, which uses much less water than a traditional machine and is gentle enough for your most delicate threads. $2,500 (£1,300) <lge.com>

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pluginto the future Electric Cars are Energizing American Drivers Once Again

[by jasmine brooks] and Terry Murphy]

Electric vehicles made their America debut in 1891 when William Morrison of Iowa built the first successful electric automobile.

By 1897 the Pope Manufacturing Company of Connecticut had electric taxis zooming along the streets of NYC. But lack of horsepower, the unwieldy crank system and the easy availability of gasoline led to their demise in favor of Henry Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ModelT. The ensuing century-long dependence on foreign oil played havoc with our environment and left us disenchanted with gas power.

The time is ripe for electric power to make a big comeback and the electric powered motorcars of the 21st century have a longer battery life, re-charging ease, sleek good looks and modern engineering. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got the total package and early indications point to Americans plugging in for the duration this time around because they have something to make everyone happy.

For men the sporty styles that boast high horsepower are tempting. For ladies there is the practical benefit of minimizing or eliminating the need to stop at the pump.

However, simplicity, cost efficiency and eco friendliness

are three things that drivers of both sexes can get excited about.

The new class of electric car comes in two flavors, the E and the E-REV. Electric vehicles without any type of fuel backup are considered E Cars. They have a range of about 100 miles before they must be re-charged. Some E Cars have a generator on board that re-charges the battery without having to stop. These E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) cars have a range of about 40 miles and have a gas tank back-up so that the car will not stop enroute should the charge run out.

What’s in a name? Well in this name, it is Nikola Tesla, the genius who, more than 100 years ago at the dawn of the electric age, invented alternating electrical current, the radio, and the AC motor, among other things, that are essential to our modern life.

The Tesla is the only all-electric, highway-legal passenger vehicle currently available in the US. With a chassis design based on the sexy British Lotus Elise, it not only looks like a high-performance sports car; it is a high-performance sports car that goes 0-to-60-mph in 4.4 seconds. For passing, it’ll go 30 to 60 or 50 to 70 mph passing scenario with acceleration of 2.3 seconds for either.

When driving an electric vehicle, you have 100 percent power immediately when you accelerate. It doesn’t come up gradually. And when you take your foot off of the accelerator, you get ‘natural braking’ as the battery operated motor suddenly stops providing power. Once you’re accustomed to it, you can do much of your in-town driving without using the brake.

Now, you can see why anyone interested in sports cars is interested in the Tesla. It’s the real deal and, you get all of that power from a giant battery pack that recharges by plugging it into any standard 110-volt outlet! The Tesla is going to make its mark on the future of driving. It is incredibly attention getting, stunningly good-looking, fast, comfortable, and goes over 200 miles on a single charge. The Roadster Sport has a base price of $110,000 – but you can own a Model S for around $49,500. <teslamotors.com>

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American women have enjoyed a long-time love affair with the Mini Cooper.

How could we not? It’s brit-chic. It’s a little bit flirty. And it’s a little bit rock n’ roll.

And now that it’s gone electric? We’re mad about the Mini e!

It’s completely carbon-free. It’s powered 100% by an electric motor. And in less than 9 seconds, you can accelerate to 62 mph – perfect for when you need to get somewhere fast.

Want one? Of course you do. Unless you’re chosen as part of the select few (500, to be exact) who will be part of the science-experiment-cum-marketing-effort that BMW has come up with, you’ll have to wait until the mass-production launch date is announced.

Head to miniusa.com to find out more about their unique trial program.

Not made for mamas with growing families, this little powerhouse is a two seater, with a bit of a storage space in the back “seat.” Drivers need to charge the mini e at home with a special charging station, so don’t plan to make any roundtrips that are more than 100-miles using this vehicle. <miniusa.com>

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Just when we thought the adorable Smart car was as smart as it could get, it went ahead and skipped a grade – and landed in the electric car department. That’s right. The sweet little Smart car just got another jolt; and this time – it’s electric.

The Smart’s manufacturer (none other than Mercedes-Benz) will be launching this town-and-city get-around car in 2010. Perfect timing for us, since we’ll need about that much time to RSVP to a full social calendar of glam events that we can scoot to and from in this adorable little number.

Why do we love it? Well, it has zero-emissions and doesn’t even have a gas tank, meaning that it runs on a lithium-ion battery. Plus, the battery works as hard as we do – it charges to 80% in only four hours, and reaches maximum charge in eight. When fully charged, it can do a distance of about 80 miles, so it’s perfect for close-to-home activities.

The heavy battery also serves to ground the Smart car, resulting in a lower center of gravity and easier handling. The Smart car just seems to keep getting smarter and smarter. What will it do next – go pick up our groceries for us?

When it comes to driving from point A to point B, we’re finally ready to say enough already to the high price of gasoline and the even higher price of its emissions on our environment. Electric cars have new sizzle. Plug and play sounds futuristic and we like it. <smartusa.com>

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The amazingly stylish Karma Fisker, due out in 2010, is long on beauty and very short on emissions. This is the only luxury plug-in vehicle that boasts a solar panel roof that adds a charge to the ION lithium battery. The battery is contained under the middle console of the car, between the driver and passenger; it’s weight acts as a center of gravity, which is important for this very lightweight car. The Karma Fisker is made of sustainable materials and although the standard version comes in high grain leather, an animal free version is also available. This vehicle gets 100 miles to the gallon and has a 400 HP engine that accelerates it from 0 to 60 mph in a lightening quick 6 seconds! If you’re looking for an economy car this isn’t it, but if you’re looking for a vanity vehicle that will turn heads, then the self-proclaimed “eco-chic” Karma Fisker will fit the bill with a sticker price that starts at $87,000. <karma.fiskerautomotive.com>

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Go figure. One of America’s big three automakers may be finally ready to market a car that turns on something besides gasoline or diesel. Give them props, it is also one of the most aerodynamic cars in GM’s long history. The Volt’s sleek exterior has two benefits – and its beauty isn’t only skin-deep. The first? We think it looks pretty darn snazzy and sophisticated. The second? (which we love, even more), is that the smooth, rounded exterior means the battery doesn’t have to work as hard, resulting in a longer gas-free range and overall increased efficiency.

If you drive less than 40 miles per day in this vehicle, you will virtually be emitting nothing – and you will not be using any gasoline. Some models even include an on-board generator, which will recharge the battery during longer drives.

Wondering where to plug it in? It’s easy. The Chevy Volt is designed to actually plug into the standard household outlet. Love it! The battery itself weights 400 lbs., and will take between six hours to recharge on 110 current or three hours on 220.

With a projected sticker of approximately $40,000, GM is continuing to look for ways to reduce this price before the vehicle’s launch in November 2010. At any rate, when you’re working out your new car budget, don’t forget to include the amount of money you’ll be saving by staying away from the pump. <gm-volt.com> ●

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sustainablerestaurateurs top female chefs serve up local food in style

[by Jane Collins]

OK, it’s time to drop your club and grab a fork. Some of the freshest cuisine these days comes from sustainable restaurants and it’s no surprise that enterprising female chefs have led the way in creating this delectable, earth friendly fare.

What It

exactly is a sustainable restaurant?

For

starters, they buy local food, often organic, at its peak of freshness.

not only tastes better, but it also supports local growers.

Food

transported from one state (or country) to another

contributes to pollution and consumes fuel.

Currently,

sustainable restaurants are booming, and a pioneer of the movement,

Alice Waters, is not just a chef, but White House since 1992 and recently got it when First Lady Michelle Obama spearheaded the new kitchen garden on her home’s South Lawn. Alice’s Chez Panisse Foundation helps underwrite educational programs such as the Edible Schoolyard that demonstrate the transformative power of growing, cooking, and sharing food. Her methods have become the template for many female chefs who have followed. also an advocate of sustainability.

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Alice

has been lobbying for a vegetable garden at the

Chez Panisse:

Alice Waters, along with an assortment of idealistic friends, Highlights of a sample menu include amazing Monterey Bay opened Chez Panisse in Berkley, CA in 1971, during the early calamari with hot pepper, breadcrumbs, and orecchiette; exotic days of peace, love and caring for the planet. From the beginning, Grilled Wolfe Ranch quail with greens, polenta gratin, and porit has served a single fixed-price menu that changes daily. Chez cini mushrooms; and for dessert a Frog Hollow Farm apricot Panisse shares with its diners the immediacy and excitement, yes crostata with burnt caramel ice cream. Yes, your taste buds are excitement, of vegetables just out of the garden, fruit right off the dancing. The restaurant is open for dinner by reservation only branch, and fish straight out of the sea. Here, there’s no doubt with dinner served in two seatings. Prices range from $60 on that the best-tasting food is organically grown and harvested in Mondays to $75 mid-week and $95 on Fridays and Saturdays. ways that are ecologically sound. Chez Panisse Restaurant • 1517 Shattuck Avenue • Berkeley, CA. <chezpanisse.com> from left: Alice waters Photo at Chez Panisse by Colin Finlay • Outdoor market photo © Malcarez| Dreamstime.com • Spotted Prawns Photo by Thomas Barwick

The Cleaver CO./ the Green Table:

The Cleaver Co/The Green Table Chelsea Market • 75 Ninth Ave. New York, NY. <cleaverco.com>

Photo by Jan Carlos Briceno

Photo courtesy of The Cleaver Co.

After receiving her A.S. degree in Culinary Arts, Maria Hines sought opportunities to learn many different styles of cooking, which took her from California to New York to France to Seattle and then back to the East Coast before returning to the Pacific Northwest.

In 2008, the New York Times named her restaurant Tilth, which is certified organic and features New American cuisine, as one of the top-10 new restaurants in the country. In May 2009, she was the winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest.

With a long-standing commitment to preparing new American cuisine using seasonal and organic Northwest products, Tilth became only the second restaurant in the nation to receive organic certification. The first was Restaurant Nora in Washington, D.C. in 1999.

A May menu offered up a symphony of flavors from Smoked Yogurt Flan with bacon, green garlic, and mustard green; Ricotta Gnudi with fava bean, cipollini, lemon balm; and Mini Duck Burgers served with fingerling chips, house-made ketchup, hot mustard. ● Tilth • 1411 N. 45th St. Seattle, WA. <tilthrestaurant.com> Photo by Amos Morgan

Green Restaurant Association statistics show that 80% of Americans identify themselves as environmentally concerned. A dedicated sector of these is driving a 20% annual growth in the $11 billion organic food industry. <dinegreen.com>

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Restaurant Nora • 2132 Florida Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. <noras.com>

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Further up the East Coast, the Big Apple is home to Mary Cleaver another stellar female chef who has been engaged in green catering for 30 years.

She is a pioneer in the sustainable food movement with a conviction that the best foods are grown, tended and harvested within only a day’s drive of your table.

The story goes that it was tasteless tomatoes sold from some of the city’s best markets that set Mary on her mission to source her ingredients from the many area farms whose bounty didn’t have to be flown or trucked around the country before it reached her kitchen.

Today her catering enterprise The Cleaver Company is New York City’s preeminent green caterer for social gatherings, corporate events and weddings. A portion of the company’s space inside Manhattan’s Chelsea Market has been set aside for The Green Table, an intimate organic eatery and wine bar in opened in 2003.

A sample daily menu from The Green Table includes appetizing soups made from organic seasonal ingredients; harvest salads from the best of market greens, local fruit, cheese and nuts; tasty vegan dishes prepared with seasonal local ingredients; and their star-status pot pies, such as classic chicken made with free-range chicken or its vegetarian mushroom pot pie.

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On the opposite coast, Washington D.C. is home to Restaurant Nora, founded in 1979 by Chef Nora Pouillon, an East Coast pioneer of organic, environmentally conscious cuisine. Her lifetime commitment to nutritionally wholesome food, balanced eating and sustainable living is based on the premise that you are what you eat, drink and breathe.

In 1999, Restaurant Nora made history as the nation’s first certified organic restaurant. Here 95% or more of everything on the menu is produced by certified organic growers and farmers who do not use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones or GMOs. Taking organic one step further, while serving as a board member of Women Chefs and Restaurateurs, Nora established an organic internship program.

A special chef ’s tasting menu is ideal for a memorable first visit. Options such as perfectly roasted grass-fed filet mignon with sunchoke pureé asparagus; roasted tomato, flavorful herb butter, and red wine jus will get you on Nora’s wavelength right away. She also offers a superb vegetarian version. Either menu is accompanied by a choice of more than 100 exceptional wines from small producers.

Nora has a new Stimulus Menu that rolls back prices to the year 2000 to encourage guests to dine out and play a part in re-energizing the economy.

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the haute eco wine

From Vineyard to Shelf, French Rabbit Makes Its Reds and Whites Green [by tanisha flowers]

Ushering in the future of green

wine

making is no small endeavor, but the aging the task quite nicely.

Boissett family is manThe French Rabbit label produc-

es delicious variatles that keep the best interests of the earth in mind.

From

growing to packaging, this company is do-

ing wine in a whole new way.

The grapes used for French Rabbit’s Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are grown on the hillsides of southern France using sustainable farming methods and zero pesticides. The winemaker’s dedication to creating wine that tastes good and does good has led them to form close relationships with their growers.

Each

grape is hand picked at its ripest

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French Rabbit is one of a handful of winemakers to go sans bottle and use sustainable packaging instead. By doing so they have proven that you don’t have to pull a cork to pour quality wine. The company was thinking inside the box when they created colorful, eye-catching, eco-friendly containers made of Tetra Prisma. This material is lighter than an eggshell and 100% recyclable. Tetra Prisma containers reduce waste by 90% compared to glass bottles and reduces emissions and greenhouse gases during shipping. In eco speak that translates to twenty-five trucks of empty glass wine bottles to one truck of empty French Rabbit cartons!

French Rabbit’s latest innovation is a petite 250-ml container.

This personal sized wine is offered in two new blends, a special Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc. They also offer their Pinot Noir in “petite” packaging. No glasses or cups are needed, just insert a straw and sip.

As the company behind one of the most innovative wines ever produced, French Rabbit hopes to inspire the next generation of artists with the French Rabbit Fashion & Art Competition. Students at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco were challenged to create works of art, products, sculpture and hautecouture fashion pieces, inspired by and using French Rabbit environmentally friendly packaging. Jean Charles Boisset, President

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Eco Wine Language: Be sure you acquire the proper eco terms before getting in on the sustainable wine action so you will know what you’re buying.

Sustainable wines – made with grapes grown with few to no chemical, fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, thereby keeping the soil naturally nurtured. These wines are not certified by an outside organization or association.

Organic wines – grown in organically certified vineyards and made without added sulfites. Most U.S. wine is usually labeled “made from organically grown grapes”, because this designation allows up to 100 PPM of added sulfites.

of Boisset America - the parent company of French Rabbit, awarded scholarships to the thirteen winners of this challenge.

Cheers to eco wine and to French Rabbit for bringing such contempoary ideas to a vintage product! And yes, each package bears a vintage date. ●

Want to explore eco wines?

Try one of the following wine clubs: purevinewines.com, ecowineclub. com, Theorganicwinecompany.com, or forkandbottle.com. Need to toast a special occasion with a little bubbly? Try Champagne Carte d’Or Brut

by Serge Faust. This organic, vegan wine is available online through french-wine-online.com.

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(Bottom left) The Best of Show French Rabbit Scholarship went to “Rabbit with a Green Heart” by Zachary Roberts, Michael Feeney and David Sekoll. The welded steel rod rabbit boasts panels made from French Rabbit wine packaging and stands over 11 feet. Through an empty panel, observers can view a potted tree where the rabbit’s heart would be, representing French Rabbit’s partnership with America Forests in planting more than 35,000 trees. (above) The winning fashion design “bubble dress” was created by Sarah Alvidrez and Jackie LeeNakayama. (Top left) is a Functional Lamps built from French rabbit packaging.

Biodynamic wines – made from grapes grown on a farm that is considered a living system with both physical and spiritual considerations.

Lunar and cosmic rhythms are used and the soil used is treated with complex compost preparations without chemicals or pesticides.

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Papagayo, the world’s first organic rum, is made on a single plantation in the remote heartland of Paraguay. Here, organically raised sugarcane is crushed and the syrup extracted for a 36- hour fermentation process. The syrup is distilled in traditional rum stills, then filtered and placed into special aging barrels before being poured into bottles and shipped with eco-friendly packaging.

According to Paul Davis, president of Maison Jomere, Ltd. Importers of Papagayo and other organic spirits, this eco rum is also a fair trade product and an award winning spirit that has captured international silver and bronze medals from such prestigious sources as the Polished Palate and the Beverage Testing Institute. Because no chemicals are used, Papagayo is exceptionally smooth with very little burn to the taste. Judge for yourself. <maisonjomere.com> ●

Rainforest Organic Mojito

2 oz Papagayo Organic Rum 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice [organic if possible] 1 oz Organic Acai Juice 1 oz Raw Organic Cane Sugar 4 – 6 Mint Leaves [organic if possible]

Muddle Mint Leaves with Fresh Lime Juice and Cane Sugar; add Acai Juice and Rum; add ice and a splash of soda; stir gently and pour into a tall glass with fresh ice Garnish with mint Created by: Armando Rosario SWS Mixologists

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Muddle 5-6 mint leaves, 3 drops bitters, and 3 lime quarters in the bottom of a tall mojito glass.

Fill the glass to the top with ice.

Add 2 ounces light rum.

Fill the remainder of mojito glass with guarapo, leaving ½” at top of glass. Top off with club soda.

Cover the glass and shake vigorously for 4-5 seconds.

Serve with straw. Garnish with lime wedge and sugarcane stick. <mojitocompany.com>

Mojito photo by Loren Fender

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The Original Mojito (Mojito with Sugar Cane Juice)

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A little etiquette saves the date and the day

[by Anna Wildermuth]

You’ve been invited to numerous rounds of golf with special friends, business associates or clients, now you’ve decided to host your very own foursome. It’s easy if you observe a few tried and true rules of golf etiquette.

Choosing the Right Group of Players Make your guests comfortable by putting together a foursome with similar golf abilities and temperaments. If your score is around 120 or lower, you will be comfortable in most golf situations.

Be sensitive to your guests’ schedules by asking if they prefer a morning or late afternoon tee time.

If your guests include new golfers, schedule a tee time at an off-hour so you will not hold up everyone else on the course. Arrange a meeting time that is 45 minutes before your tee time to give everyone time to arrive.

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Making the Arrangements and Sending Invitations Choose a golf course that will be fun for everyone. If you are inviting men as well as women, make sure to secure lockers for everyone. When making the arrangements, ask about dress code for the course and share this information with your guests. Be sure to send the invitations out three weeks in advance of the actual golf outing. [Two weeks would be the very minimum time to allow.]

Brushing Up On Course Etiquette Never give nor ask for advice on the golf course. Never discuss

business on the golf course unless your foursome is with a client and they bring it up. Keep the discussion light, saving business for the 19th hole.

Keep complaints to yourself and never make excuses. If you have had more than 10 swings on a hole, pick up your ball so as not to hold up other golfers on the course. Never use cell phones including texting on the golf course. If you like to bet on your golf game, bet for a drink and never for money.

The 19th Hole Always allow time for a beverage and snack or a meal after a round of golf. When you host a game, always pick up the tab.

While everyone is relaxing, confirm that you have all had a good time and smooth over a not-so-great game by focusing on the game highlights, never the bad shots.

If the purpose behind your foursome was to discuss business, this is the time to bring it up. But it’s still not a good idea to jump right into business topics or dwell on business. Remember that some of the best business relationships have a social component.

Work on that and most importantly, have fun!

If you’ve been invited to be a guest in a foursome, always send the host a thank you note along with a gift or an invitation to another round of golf. l

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ethical superstar

[by Tanisha Flowers]

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Lewis has taken the music industry by storm and is now ready to delve into the lifestyle of an entertainment mogul. With an earth friendly fragrance set to debut this year and a vegan clothing line, handbags, shoes and possibly jewelry on her agenda, the 23-year-old singer is starting her own green revolution. Oh, and she has an autobiography coming out later this year.

She has teamed up with German brand developers LR, to create a signature fragrance called Leona Lewis, which will debut later this year and will be aimed at international markets of consumers. And you know the fragrance will have no animal testing.

Although there have been no updates lately, the young musical entrepreneur has been mentioned in connection with

designing an eco-friendly line of apparel for the Topshop, which also sells the Kate Moss collection.

For Leona, designing jewelry is also an option. She is very passionate about knowing where the jewelry she wears comes from. “The reason she doesn’t wear diamonds is because she doesn’t know how they have been sourced. It was for this reason that she is determined to set up her own ethical fashion range and sell the goods at high street prices.”

The British press has quoted her as saying that she would “love to promote an affordable line of non-leather bags and shoes and is trying to find the right companies to work with, sourcing different things and talking to creative teams.”

Lewis doesn’t wear any leather, suede or animal products and doesn’t think that

anyone should. But she admits that a lot of vegan fashion isn’t that good and that shoes are hard to find.

Just like her debut album, “Spirit,” Leona’s life is soaring. Leona, who has been a strict vegetarian since age 12 wants be able to, “offer the vegan lifestyle to everyone including a choice to wear clothing that they know didn’t involve the misstreatment of humans or animals.”

And here’s a note to end on. It’s no secret that Leona and Justin are huge fans of each other’s music. Now, rumor has it that they are set to share tracks on “I Will Always Love You,” the tune make that anthem, penned by Dolly Parton and taken to even greater heights by Whitney Houston in the movie The Bodyguard.

Who knows, Justin may invite Leona on the greens for a little eco golf. ●

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Leona Lewis, the award-winning vocalists, who gave up meat when she was 12, was named Person of the Year in 2008 by the animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

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Top photo: Cover photo from Johnson’s ground breaking book showing early African American women golfers.

Center photo: Women golfers enjoy a golf outing at Shady Rest in Scotch Plains, NJ, the first African-American owned and operated country club of its kind in America. [Photo courtesy of the Star-Ledger] Bottom photo: M. Mikell Johnson, scientist, golfer and author has been playing golf since 1973.

he true origin of golf is unknown, much like the stories of the first African American women to play the sport, that is, until M. Mikell Johnson, a research scientist by profession and an avid golfer herself, chose to delve into the little known history of these extraordinary women.

The African American Woman Golfer: Her Legacy, the book written by Johnson notes the first African American women to play the game of golf.

It not only explores the consciousness of women golfers through their biographies, but also embodies the pressing question of why these women should never be forgotten by history.

The inspiration behind the book idea came from Mikell’s daughter.

“When my daughter was beginning junior high school, she wanted to focus on several sports,” said Johnson.

“She knew that I had played golf for 30 years and wanted to know if there were any famous African American women golfers other than Althea Gibson. When we went to the library to research the subject, we found nothing in the normal reference materials.”

That was just the beginning for Johnson. Being a research scientist by profession, this just made her dig a little harder and she began to request material from other libraries. The moment that she knew she was going to write a book occurred when all of the interlibrary loan material began to pile up. “I had to make a decision to get rid of it or to index and make a compilation of what I had found,” said the author. “I decided that the story of the first African American female golfers, a story that hadn’t been written, was ready to be told.”

Completing the research and writing the book was a long and arduous task. “The research was difficult in the beginning because there were no primary sources with definitive information available,” said Johnson. She was also disillusioned when it came to the lack of information that was revealed by living people. “Their golf experiences and oral history would have been tantamount to discovering a mother lode of gold.”

recommended reading: A Girl’s On Course Survival Guide to Golf: Tee to Green and In-Between

By Christina Ricci (Spiral-bound – March 4, 2008) This book is designed and written as an at-a-glance guide for everything you need to know about becoming a golfer, beginning with the correct way to grip a golf club and how to swing. Even if you’re taking lessons, your teacher can’t be there every time you practice or play. That’s where this survival guide really saves the day. With its spiral binding you can open this book up and it stays open until you get a grip on whatever you need to know. It’s indexed to make finding the information you need super easy. That’s why many women clip this handy little guide to their golf bags.

Chicken Soup for the Woman Golfer’s Soul: Stories About Trailblazing Women Who’ve Changed the Game Forever (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

By Patty Aubery, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, and Matthew E. Adams (Paperback - April 1, 2007) This celebration of the exciting future and explosive growth taking place in women’s golf is a powerful mix of hope, perspective, insight, and humor for the fastest-growing segment of the game.

Green Chic – Saving The Earth in Style

by Christie Matheson Paperback - March 2008) Want to go green without giving up great style? Welcome to the world of Green Chic. Choosing to be green makes a real difference in the fight against global warming. Offering up dozens of author-tested, earthfriendly ideas, writer Christie Matheson reveals that being chic and saving the planet aren’t mutually exclusive. Printed on recycled paper, with a portion of its proceeds going to a green cause, Green Chic is the perfect book for style-savvy readers with a green heart. Can living a chic green lifestyle TRULY make a difference to the planet? You bet your organic cotton sheets it can.

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“It appeared as if I was stonewalled at each and every turn by prominent African American people who were still playing golf or associated with the sport at various levels,” Johnson said. “This when I knew that there were ‘gatekeeper’ of African American history and that is why there was so little to be found in the written literature<” she added. “The gatekeepers assume control of the information because it gives them the power of management and manipulation.”

She was finally able to find a way through with the help of Mrs. Winifred Stanford, historian for the Wake Robin Golf Club. Through Mrs. Stanford’s knowledge Johnson was able to delve into more than 70 years of newspaper articles, “the most thrilling and yet time consuming activity that I have ever been engaged in,” she notes.

The results were certainly worth it. In 2008 the book was “one of ten books nominated for the United States Golf Association 2008 Herbert Warren Wind Book Award. Her book didn’t win but Johnson acknowledges that there was strong competition.

The bigger reward for Johnson is that all women can greatly benefit from reading her book. “They will learn that no goal is out of reach if you want it bad enough. It is important to carve out your own niche and work at developing it into the most positive venue regardless of the obstacles.”

Johnson says that today there is no challenge for African American women getting into the sport of golf as recreational amateur golfers. “Today you can find and see them playing on any golf course in the world, regardless of money,” she said.

“My concern is and always will be for the aspiring African American woman professional,” said Johnson. She points out that for them money is the biggest challenge and the situation has not changed over the years. “It’s time for the African American corporate entities to step up to the plate to offer the neophytes some assistance with finances and agents to obtain sponsor contracts.” She adds, “There will be not only one African American star, but a cadre of stars to emerge and be outstanding.”

African American Woman Golfer: Her Legacy has changed the way that many Americans look at the game of golf. It has expressed a sense of honor in not only African American women but also all women who have played or watched the sport. Dr. Johnson has opened our eyes to a world that without her may have never known this important legacy. <africanamericanwomangolfer.com> ●

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golf is an art form in Hubert Privé’s World

[by jasmine Brooks]

When Hubert Privé steps onto a golf course, he doesn’t just see the ball and the hole.

He sees color, texture, light, and a deep beauty. He sees a depth, a spirit, and a certain je ne sais quoi – and, perhaps most importantly, he has the talent, skill, and passion to share his vision with the rest of us.

His choice of medium? Sculpture. Allowing him to depict his ideas in a way that both golfers and artisans alike can truly appreciate, his sculptures have a larger-than-life look and feel. Add a touch of humor, a bit of European flair, and a true love of the game, and Privé’s art comes to life.

You may want to shelve your other coffee table books on golf, in favor of Golf en Privé, highlighting the suberb collection of golf sculpture created by French sculptor and avid golfer Hubert Privé.

The book is filled with photos such as the ones shown here.

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A long time golfer himself, Privé finds inspiration in items most find strictly practical. A golf club. A tee.

A simple ball. Perhaps this is what makes his work so distinctive and so deeply thought provoking. Designers

and sophisticates have long argued that an item must be intrinsically either functional or beautiful. Taking a thing that is strictly purposeful, and turning it into something that is purely designed for splendor is a juxtaposition of realities.

In the eyes and hands of this artist, who resides in Normandy, France, golf is a form of art. Often mocking; sometimes cynical; and always thoughtful, Privé’s work shows a depth of understanding for the game that is rarely articulated so symbolically and passionately.

His book, Golf en Privé, (a play on words with his last name, which means private in French), is the ultimate in coffeetable chic. Featuring 62 photos accompanied by hundreds of commentaries, his book is a fusion of amusement, passion, golf, and simply stunning conceptual artwork.

One thing we’re not keeping en privé?

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lela designs Eco Chic golf apparel [by Kevin B. Johnston]

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“This season 87% of our fabrics incorporate ecofriendly fibers. We use these fabrics because they look great, wash well, and are comfortable. They are also kinder to our earth and our skin by being pesticide free,” Hofer says. She adds, “Whether you are talking about the pro shop at the local golf course or whether it is your hybrid car, people are really seeing that they need to change their outlook on how we are treating our earth.”

When the company started in 2006, it was difficult to find ecofriendly fabrics that made attractive and functional clothes. She says most people think eco-fabrics have to look like burlap, but Lela found a way around that.

“Now Lela mills our own fabrics so we can produce whatever we want,” she says. “Some people buying our product don’t know our product is eco-friendly (it is a bonus for them to learn that it is eco-friendly). They just love the style, fit and color palette.”

The result is broad acceptance of Lela designs, which are carried in stores from Vancouver to Flor-

ida, and in locales like Bermuda.

Many non-golf stores carry Lela, a trend Hofer says is because of Lela’s eye-pleasing line. “Lela Designs has been very successful in creating clothes that work on the golf course but that also look amazing off the course,” Hofer says. She adds that Lela does research about up-and-coming fashion trends, and holds focus groups to find out what women would like to see that isn’t currently being offered.

Though the company is successful, Hofer says that it’s not all about profit. Lela supports many charities.

“Most importantly though is CAMFED (Campaigning for Female Education). A portion of all sales goes towards this excellent charity which is about supporting women in Africa with the right to have an education.

This is really a charity that will help make a difference in Africa one female at a time,” she says.

The success of the company attracted the attention of Greenscape Capital, who recently purchased Lela. This organization invests in companies that are both

environmentally and socially responsible. In fact, Greenscape’s website claims that green investing will be the wave of the future.

Despite this change in ownership, however, Hofer says, “The vision has always been the same.

It has never been a question that Lela Designs will always be a socially responsible company that feels good about the products we create for women.” She adds, “Lela Designs was founded on social responsibility and eco-friendly products, so it is nice to be considered a pioneer in this field for the golf world.”

While Lela’s customers buy the clothing for an active lifestyle, Lela’s employees make their work a lifestyle, too. “Everyone that works within the company believes in incorporating small changes in their everyday lives in order to make this world a better place to live in. If each one of us only changed one thing to lessen our footprint on this earth, we would see profound change – that is my hope and I am happy to be a part of a company who is doing their part,” Hofer says. l

top: Tina Hofa, founder of Lela Designs

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“Quagmire Golf is the opposite of most golf apparel companies. Golf has always had a clean-cut fairway image. Our slogan ‘Not fit for the Fairway’ is exactly what it means.

You don’t have to be a good player to wear our clothing but you have to want to have fun and it doesn’t matter if you hit it in the quagmire.”

This youth-oriented line appeals to those who want to enjoy golf without dressing like their parents.

Tait says, “The company was founded four years ago here in Toronto. Myself and Bobby Pasternak met as tour guides at a fantasy PGA tour camp in Florida.

All the kids were wearing skate brands like Volcom, Quiksilver, etcetera, and we decided we should put a line together targeting these kids with the same surfy attitude but with a golf label in the back. We started in Ontario and sold to ten shops our first year with fifteen styles. From there we have branded ourselves as one of the coolest golf companies in North America.”

Being “cool” hasn’t always meant acceptance. “It has been

tough to change the minds of some of the older golf pros that are hesitant to get involved with us,” says Tait. “That being said, as soon as they do give us a try they see that stuff flies off the shelves and it targets a whole new demographic that they have never had anything in their shops for. These people have money to spend and once we get into these shops we are usually there to stay. Golf is ever changing and so are the people playing it!”

One of those changes is environmental awareness. Tait says, “Bob and I are both very ecofriendly guys. We are always looking for the next new thing that we can do to help the environment. Our first year we had shirts made from soybeans and don’t be surprised if you see a shirt made from corn in 2010. Bamboo has been a great eco fabric for us and we are excited to have an ecofriendly section in our catalog for 2010.”

Other environmental efforts include reducing shipping waste.

“We are really trying to get retailers away from expecting everything coming in poly bags. We have slowly been trying to send

people their orders without these bags because they are just going to throw them away,” Tait says.

The economy is also affecting their design philosophy. “We believe that in this economy people are looking for something different, stuff with multiple purpose,” he says. “People are more apt to buy something they can wear not just on the course but to work, or out with friends. If they perceive value then they will purchase it before they buy that navy golf shirt that they already have five of in their closet.”

As part of that value focus, Quagmire is giving away hats in a deal with Coors. “We are involved in the Coors/Maxim Golf Experience for 2009. In every case of Coors people will receive a Quagmire hat. They share the same attitude as we do. Golf should be fun and a hobby and not taken so seriously. It should be enjoyed with your friends and family to take you away from the ordinary work world.”

Ironically the word Quagmire means land with a soft muddy surface or a difficult, precarious situation; but these guys have added new meaning to the name.l

from left: Quagmire co-founder Geoff Tait, with Chez Reavie their PGA tour winner, and co-founder Bobby Pasternak

Taking the leap from tour guides to entrepreneurs Geoff and Bobby cultivate a strong Gen Y following for their brand with trendy designs and eco fabrics.

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“Our story begins with a guy that is passionate about golf and a girl that has a passion for fashion,” says Cherie Tombley, co-founder of Golf Green Gear. “I had been introduced to this amazing fabric that completely fit the performance sports apparel model, with benefits to skin and body as well as the environment.”

She and Visconti knew they had found a market niche. “In our market research, we found a desire for green and a lack of it. The big guys were dabbling in it, one shirt here and one shirt there, but no one was making the commitment we were,” she says.

Commitment is their watchword. “Jason and I became engaged through this whole process,” Tombley says. “You may ask how we managed that as we juggled everything else. Love is a funny, quirky thing.”

Their commitment to their family was matched by their commitment to the environment.

“We are parents of five children under the age of thirteen, and we want to do work that they are

proud of. We want Golf Green Gear to be an example to the rest of the world. If we can make an impression on golf icons, they will set the trend.”

They began their mission with eco-friendly fabric. “When we first came up with our concept, we focused on the performance aspect of bamboo fabric. We knew that if we were going to appeal to the discerning golfer we had to go head-to-head with the technical properties that the synthetics offer,” Tombley says.

Their environmental commitment didn’t end there. The company made sure they weren’t hurting panda bears. “A common question we get is what about the pandas? Don’t they eat bamboo and aren’t they losing their habitat and food? The fact is that the panda eats over thirty species of bamboo. Moso, the one used for yarn, is not one of them. It is too big for them to eat,” Tombley explains.

Despite their eco-friendly innovations, they honor golf traditions. Tombley explains, “We were very careful in our design and

styling. We have a specific point of view that honors the classic styling of golf apparel. But that said, we are fitted and keep a more modern, sometimes younger, hipper customer in mind. This sets us apart without being ‘out there.’”

Tombley adds that Golf Green Gear strives for styles that work off the course. “We have cargo shorts and pants for men, polos of course, and crew necks. Then we have styles that are more golf-specific—mock turtle necks in ecoperformance fabrics, vests and pullovers in thermal for layering.

As for women’s styles, we offer really cute fitted jackets and pull-on crop pants, styles that lend themselves to golf and other sports, as well as to non-sport activities.”

All this commitment to quality, family, and the environment adds up to the good life, Tombley says.

“To me the good life is getting up every morning, being passionate about what you do, surrounding yourself with people that you are inspired by and who you inspire, working hard with integrity and having time and resources to enjoy the fruits of your labor.” l

this page top: Jason and Cherie Visconti are partners in life and in Golf Green Gear • opposite page photo: Kevin Flint Model: Nikki Di Santo, golf pro/entertainer

Fashionista meets golfer and, before you know it, Cherie and Jason have created a new green lifestyle brand of performance basics.

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women

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want

A guide to getting the most from the game.

Almost from the moment golf hit U.S. soil in 1888, it has considered itself a stylish sport. Early players donned red and plaid in deference to golf’s

Scottish roots giving the game an air of formality. But as it moved from country clubs into the mainstream, golf shed its aristocratic beginnings and gained popularity among the masses. Women increasingly took an interest in the sport and inevitably raised the style quotient. It became the backdrop for an ever-changing foray into fashion, a social equalizer, and a lifestyle.

by Nedra Rhone This special section is all about what women want. What women want on the golf course: respect, style, appreciation, and enjoyment. In a recent study, the National Golf Foundation found that over 25% of golfers in the US are female, that translates to approximately 6 million players. While still relatively low compared to men, it’s a number that’s on the rise.

In fact, female golfers represent the fastest-growing segment of the golfing population. To help introduce more players to the game, The 19th Hole Magazine and golf companies, such as Callaway, want to educate more women about the benefits of golf. In fact, to emphasize the impact golf can have on women’s lives, Callaway Golf commissioned a study, conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, to assess golf ’s role as a social and

professional tool. The study has shown that golf as a lifestyle, or even as a part-time activity, can provide many valuable perks to women. Some of those include using golf to increase physical fitness and activity levels, playing a round to get ahead at work, to meet available men, or to spend more time with boyfriends, husbands and friends; golf can even be used to make a fashion statement!

Whether you’re new to the game or a seasoned player, it’s time to stretch out and tee up. Now is the time for you to step onto the course – and into a world of new possibilities. Getting started today is so much easier than it was 120 years ago – so put on your best outfit, hit the links and take aim…there’s a whole new game waiting for you out there.

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A word to club managers on

how to make golfing gals happy

by Vanessa Linsey Gobes

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s a female golfer there has always been an obstacle.

As a teen it was no one to teach me, no opportunity to play. As a single working woman it was no girlfriends to practice with, no confidence to play with guys, no room in the budget to pay club dues or lessons.

Now, as wife and working mother, it’s: no tee times available on weekends, no teenagers around to baby-sit on Saturday afternoons, no time to spare from my family. Cue the violins.

They’re accompanying my sad song… and the sad songs of a zillion other women who want to play more but just have trouble making it happen.

Despite the challenges, women are playing golf in record numbers and it’s certainly no secret that we possess buying power nearly equal to that of men. The motivation to make us happy is absolutely there, so why aren’t the courses doing more to facilitate our play and our spending?

Let’s cut the course operators some slack. Most managers are men – and it’s quite possible that these guys just don’t know how to make us golfer gals happy. So I conducted an informal poll in my hometown of Winchester, MA (a Boston suburb) and have some fun ideas to share with course operators on how they can win our attention, capture our hearts, and ultimately loosen our purse strings.

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN • Start with the basics. Young singles need to be comfortable and look great on the course. Provide her with lots of options in the pro shop and, if possible, hire a fashion-forward saleswoman. (Generally, a male assistant is not going to tell a woman her rear looks big in the skort she’s trying on.)

But you don’t have to be a woman to be a great buyer.

Young pros like Stuart Cady of Weston Golf are driving fashion hungry women into their shops by introducing the latest in golf trends. Think brand diversity, updated silhouettes, and pretty-please go easy on the plaids, florals, and matchy-matchy ensembles! Try hosting a fashion show and cocktail party. Recruit young women members to model and encourage them to bring friends for moral support.

• Offer course shares! Some new private clubs are struggling to enlarge memberships and many established ones are becoming semi-private to beef up revenues. Recent college grads and young singles are generally shut out of private clubs. A shared or temporary membership (nix the monthly minimums) is a great way to engage potentially long-standing members and a wonderful opportunity for young golfers to belong to a club without losing their golf shirts.

• Plan an evening glow ball singles tournament. Stock up on

inexpensive shoes and demo clubs, kick off the evening with a group, and send out the players for 6 to 9 holes of fun and flirtation. Make sure the cocktail cart is circulating. Keep the scene light and playful!

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS • Work with local university alumni offices to plan inexpensive group lessons for ladies. Many recent college grads have not had exposure to golf and are quick to learn that it’s a crucial part of business networking. By arranging university-hosted group lessons, you are not only providing young women the opportunity to reunite with classmates but more importantly learn a skill which will be enormously useful throughout their careers and lives.

• All work and no play make Janie a dull girl. Team up with local businesses and offer women’s clinics for employees.

Corporate golf outings boost morale and provide wonderful team-building opportunities. Consider taking the corporate clinic idea a step further and offer corporate memberships for men and women. Golf has a long-standing reputation of “Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden”; but we’d like to drive that reputation about 400 yards off the eighteenth tee.

MOTHER, MOTHER • Three cheers for daycare! Country clubs are famous for having friendly staffs. The servers and assistants often feel like family. Some of my best babysitters have been club waitresses, which makes me wonder why their superb sitting skills aren’t put to use by managers? Setting up a little play area is easy and inexpensive. Simply reappoint a small function room as a “family room.” Ask members to bring in gently used toys, kids music CDs, and small play structures.

(Trust me - parents will be thrilled to unload their plastic for a worthy cause!)

• Aah, those coveted Saturday morning rounds with the guys.

No women around to delay a man’s gloriously sublimely perfect morning of 18 holes. Birds chirping, sun shining, high fives clapping, manly accolades exchanging… Screeeeech!

Stop the golf cart! Did you know studies have been done showing that on average women play faster than men? Yup. It’s true. That said, what do you say to scheduling one Saturday morning a month allowing working moms a prime tee time?

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Golfing can make your name . . . with your game

[by Katie Mehrer]

SOURCE: by Opinion Research Corp.

mix business with pleasure

ountless accolades cement the path to a long and well-respected career, including cherished business awards, recognition of philanthropic efforts, and prestigious educational merits.

But the honor, respect, and relationship building skills many business people seek are not endowed by an educational institution– they are found on the golf course. From charitable events to business meetings, the golf course is the unofficial neutral boardroom. If you are a businesswoman working hard to move forward in the world knowing your way around the greens can have major payoffs.

For many successful CEOs, golf has long provided a special world where the hassles of the office are left behind. Considered by most a “Switzerland” of sorts, this impartial meeting place provides a serene backdrop to discuss serious affairs, such as pricing, campaigns, and alignments.

For the long-time aficionado and the dedicated learner, the golf course offers an unparalleled business experience. Deals are made, ideas are exchanged, relationships are forged, and respect is earned from the front nine to the back. Indeed, where but the fairway will you receive four or five hours of an executive’s undivided attention?

“First, you want to build that relationship. If you haven’t met someone before, you are going to learn a lot about them on the golf course,” says Rosie Jones, 25-year LPGA veteran. As CEO of Rosie Jones Golf Getaways, she offers a workshop, entitled Making the Cut, all about the fundamentals of golf and business. Jones asserts that, traditionally, women have been excluded from the business opportunities golf provides. The game is a great equalizer, allowing women to assert inner strength that may be kept under wraps in the boardroom.

While taking up golf can help strivers gain access to established professionals, it is also an excellent way for those at the top to assess the young up-andcomers. The game functions for many as a litmus test.

Says Jones, “You learn so much about a person: how competitive they are, how lighthearted. Can they take Today, the golfing criticism and failure? Do they boast when they’re woman is looking for good?” a reason to buy a great For businesswomen who are climbing a corporate outfitor item which ladder, an invitation to a game of golf by a top execuincorporates a modern tive could be the ticket to success. Golf pros suggest silhouette that fits her that you prepare for and follows fashion this. Take lessons, spend without looking like a victim of one. We call it time working on your 65% of those surveyed effortless style. game, and get to know believe men use golf to the sport. After all, you get ahead at work.

Sharon Sunoo It’s time women level don’t want to waste such Birdy & Grace the playing field! an opportune moment Greenwich, CT by saying, “Sorry, I don’t play.” l

Are We There Yet? A brief history of women and golf compiled by Nedra Rhone Mrs. John Reid,

wife of

American

golf’s great mis-

sionary, plays the first mixed foursome, defeating her husband despite her cumbersome skirt.

1888 1889 In

a drab period of

American

history,

six men assemble in cow pasture of

Yonkers, New York

to play the

first recognized game of golf in the

United States.

Ladies’ Home Journal

runs a feature article encour-

aging women of a certain age to get out of their rocking chairs and hit the links.

1893 1894 Wives of New York’s Shinnecock Hills Golf Club members convince their husbands to create a nine hole

ladies-only course launching golf as a social sport for women.

1896 Golf

attire gains a new formality at

the turn of the century as men and

women adopt scarlet coats and plaid, which they believed to be the trappings of their

Scottish

predecessors.

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n innocuous game of golf can quickly spark a new romance – or old flames can be reignited on the back nine. Women of all ages and backgrounds are finding love on the golf course and it’s easy to see why. The relaxed atmosphere and shared activity is the perfect breeding ground for sparks to fly!

Diane, a 45-year-old golfer who wishes to remain anonymous, found herself divorced and alone after her child flew the coop nearly five years ago. At the urging of friends, she found a hobby and after a few short months on the golf course not only improved her score but also found a male companion to share “Women have taken dinner, drinks and an occasional game of golf. up golf as a way to “I did not start playing golf to fall in love. In fact, network with business the thought never entered my mind,” states Diane, associates and spend time with friends and family.

“But when you have something in common with Because of this, women a person you feel at ease sooner, because you have want to feel confident something to talk about, something that you can in a stylish outfit. Even relate to.” more importantly, they While it sounds like a plot line for a sappy roalso now demand performantic comedy, more and more women are finding mance, fit and comfort the golf course to is a great place to find friends and out of their clothing.” love. Both anecdotal and scientific data suggest that Anne Ingha, relationships built upon a common interest are more VP of Design, likely to last. Countless studies have shown that men TEHÀMA, and women, who share a passion together, enjoy a Denver, CO longer and more fulfilling relationship. In short, the couple that plays together – stays together!

The game itself isn’t the only way to meet people.

Most clubs are social meccas, offering activities, clinics, and special events. The key to having fun is to get involved. Volunteer at functions, and attend the socials. You’ll have fun and develop a stronger bond with your fellow players. Before you know it, invitations will be exchanged and plans will be made. Want another great way to meet new people? Play a charity or corporate tournament where men and women are often paired up in foursomes. It’s a fabulous way to meet other couples – or future golf partners. Who knows? A wedding at the clubhouse might be in the stars for you!

Still feeling shy? Toss those feelings to the wind! If someone around the club has caught your eye, make conversation. Ask him how often he plays or if he’s attending a specific event. Ask him to Forget sports bar! join you for a drink. Feeling extra flirtatious? If you’re 64% of single men new to the sport, ask for help with your swing. It’s cheesy, who golf find women yes. But it also involves physical contact and certain cagolfers “sexy and 55% maraderie – so there’s a reason it’s become a bit of cliché! would rather golf with their girlfriend/wife The golf course is the perfect place to forge ahead on instead of friends. a new path together - or for a new love to blossom! So go on, and get golfing! l

romance– of course!

The couple that plays together – stays together!

Female

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[by Andie Francese ]

to keep their eyes on the

1900

socialite Mary Phelps Jacob ties two handShe sells the patent Warner Brothers Corset Company enabling female golfers to swing freely (sort of).

kerchiefs together to make a bra.

Caddies were advised ball, not the ladies.

1903

Lillian Brooks takes a stand against the “tyranny of clothes.” The greatest handicap of female golfers is their wardrobe of wide

brimmed boater hats, starched leg-of-mutton sleeves, corsets and flowing skirts.

a wide brimmed hat and a

blouse with a stiff collar,

Iona Campbell

Dorothy

is the first female triple

winner taking the and

naments to play, she promotes products for

American

Canadian, British

amateur golf titles.

Wilson-Western Sporting Goods Company.

1922

1915 Vanity Fair

becomes the first professional

female golfer, but with no professional tour-

rights to

1910 Wearing

Helen Hicks

New York

golfers wear full-fingered gloves to prevent

wear and tear on their hands.

1934

magazine features the

tricia” golf suit by

Burberry,

“Pa-

a tweed hip

length belted jacket and ankle length skirt worn with a cloche hat.

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a healthier lifestyle

Playing can lead to well being

SOURCE: Golf Science International

by Turi McNamee, MD

ne of the best things about golf is that it’s not only great fun, it’s also great for your health. Just one round of golf can provide you with a number of health benefits.

First, golf can be a great calorie-burner, provided you leave the cart behind. Most 18-hole courses are 5,000-8,000 yards long or roughly 3-5 miles. A 140-lb woman walking that distance will burn around 300-500 calories. And according to a 2004 article in Harvard Men’s Health Watch, walking that distance 3-4 times per week equals optimal endurance exercise for your heart.

Keep in mind that golf yardage is calculated on a straight line from tee box to green. In reality, most games are not quite so linear. Zigzagging across the fairway to follow wayward shots can easily add 100 yards to each hole. In addition, a golf course’s yardage doesn’t account for the distance between greens and tee boxes, so add another 30-50 yards per hole.

The standard golf swing engages your core muscles and arm muscles. The more you swing, the more workout those muscles get. Strengthening core muscles actually improves your swing, which improves your posture and decreases risk of injury.

Sun exposure during a round of golf is a great source of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an important factor in a number of bodily functions.

Recent studies have linked low Vitamin D levels to osteoporosis,cardiovascular disease, and even obesity. A round of golf per week (with sun block) will provide enough sun exposure for adequate vitamin D conversion and healthy muscles and bones.”

Heading out to the links can also reduce stress. Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, psychologist and physical therapist, emphasizes that attitude is important. “View golf as a fun competition,” she states. “People who enjoy golf can significantly decrease stress by engaging in this sport.”

Sunlight increases your body’s levels of serotonin, known as the “feel good” neurotransmitter. Dr. Lom“When I started playing, bardo also points out that “golf can increase creativity, I expected just a little bit problem solving abilities and mental acuity,” which of patience from men can increase productivity on and off the course. whom I got paired up with who hadbeen playFinally, golf may actually help you live longer. ing for awhile.Their impaAccording to a study published in the Scandinavian tience forcedme to rush Journal of Medicine & Sciand playpoorly because ence in Sports in 2008, the I was tooconcerned death rate among golfers four hours of golf about playingfaster.” is reduced by 40 percent, playing was found to be comparable to regardless of age, sex, or Lulu Faddis attending a forty five Trigelle, Designer socioeconomic status. minute fitness class and Partner So grab your clubs and La Quinta, CA a bottle of sunscreen and head out for eighteen. l

With a boost from fashion notables such as Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, actress Marlene Dietrich and Vogue magazine, women begin wearing wide-leg trousers on the golf course.

1937 1939 African American women in Washington, D.C. and Chicago form the first documented clubs for black women golfers.

Betty Jameson,

golf’s first glamour girl

who always wore pearls to compete, wins the

U.S. Women’s Open

1943 In Chicago’s Tam O’Shanter tournament, Byron Nelson wins $14,000 for his victory, while ladies winner, Betty Hicks, takes home $500 prompting women to create their own division.

1947

1951 Babe Didrikson Zaharias,

an

Olympic

gold med-

alist in track and field, brings new recognition to the game of golf with her outrageousness and her perfectly polished fingernails peeking from fingerless gloves.

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ime spent with the girls used to mean shopping, pedicures, or dinner and martinis. But, for thousands of women across the country, Girls Night Out is becoming Girls Day Out on the greens. As golf continues to gather speed as a popular activity for women, so does the golfing lifestyle. And that means more clubhouse activities and more teeing off together.

Being social creatures, women always find time to spend with the girlfriends they’ve gathered throughout life. While pubbing and clubbing may still be a standard for many, others are looking for memorable “When we think about and exciting events that bring together like-minded the golf experience for friends. Welcome to the world of women’s golf! women, golf facilities More women are discovering that the social need to be aware of the aspects of golfing extend well beyond the fairways. fact that women will ask Clubs are also taking advantage of this growing social themselves, did I have a good time? Was my ontrend. Women on Course established in 2007 by Donna course experience worth Hoffman, has had over 5,000 women participate in the investment of my time? their club events including wine tasting and fine dinWhile there’s an appetite ing nights, happy hours at high-end restaurants, salon for women to play this makeovers, fashion and fitness shows. great sport, it comes And who says you have to golf in order to have a down to the experience. golfing lifestyle? You can enjoy the social aspects of We all have choices and the game, without ever swinging a club! That’s exactly in today’s world, treating people well goes a what Johanna Vandramos discovered. Recently long way toward getting divorced, this San Francisco homemaker attended a a repeat customer.” wine-tasting event hosted by her local golf club. She had so much fun that after seven more of these events Pam Swensen Johanna finally stepped onto the greens.

CEO of the Executive What was meant to be a couple of evenings out to Women’s Golf meet some new faces, turned out to be an introducAssociation Palm Beach Gardens, FL tion to a whole new lifestyle. She now looks forward to Thursday golfing nights, which usually include a 9-hole game followed by drinks and dinner.

Heather Jones of Columbus, OH, golfs because she finds it therapeutic. It forces her to slow down and enjoy being out with friends.

She also revels in the thrill of the challenge and competition golf offers. Indoor golfing means Heather can enjoy a game anytime of the year. Her passion for golf and the 91% of female golfers friendships she’s made are so strong that Heather now surveyed view golf blogs about it on www.realwomengolf.com. as a great “girls night As Donna Hoffman says, a golfing lifestyle is about livout” activity, so try a ing life to its fullest. Women may stop playing because of “nine and wine.” personal reasons or time limitations, but in the end there is no denying that for most women, golfing is addictive. l

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Discover the softer side of golf

SOURCE: by Opinion Research Corp.

by Usha Krishnan

During America’s

decade of

change, former tennis cham-

pion,

Althea Gibson

becomes

the first black woman to play on the

1952 Women’s

golf gets a major celebrity boost

Katharine Hepburn stars with Tracy in the film “Pat & Mike”.

when athletic

Spencer

LPGA Tour.

Catherine Lacoste, daughter of tennis player and iconic polo creator Rene Lacoste wins the US open as an amateur.

Of course she was wearing her father’s Izod polo, which is still a golf favorite.

1962 1964

1967

Anne Quast Welts defends her Women’s National Amateur title while almost six months pregnant. She buys two pairs of extra large shorts for the occasion.

The Solheim Cup

debuts pitting

female golfers in the

U.S. against Europe.

female golfers in

1973

Leon Levin advertises flower appliquéd “Q” skirts, now known as skorts, for stylish women on the fairway and at the fair.

1990

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Planning for your first tee SOURCE: National Golf Foundation

by Tasha Kates

Singer Mariah Carey

ignores a golf club’s dress code

and hits the course in three-inch heels.

She

threatens

to design a line of sexy women’s golf clothes.

2001 The

market for women’s golf apparel

explodes.

Ralph Lauren

and Liz

Claiborne, offer traditional styles. Nike and Adidas add high performance gear. And innumerable start-ups target the young fashion forward golfer.

2003

Actress Halle Berry,

an avid golfer and

a style icon, launches her celebrity golf

classic to benefit Jenesse

Center, Los An-

geles’ oldest domestic violence program.

2007 LPGA player of the year Lorena Ochoa popularizes the three B’s according to a GolfWeek fashion report: Bermudas, belts and bellies.

2008 It’s

2009

“Michelle” as two stylish Michelle Wie on the golf course as an LPGA rookie and Michelle Obama in the White House as the nation’s first African-American First Lady.

Stay tuned. the year of

women make their mark:

images courtesy of: golf 365 days - a history

EXPERT GUIDENCE

re economic worries holding you back from spending money on golf?

Getting into the game doesn’t have to break the bank.

While you’re a beginner, it’s best not to make too many major financial investments in your game. Golf clubs will be your biggest expense at a couple hundred dollars a set. Rent your clubs while you’re taking lessons so you can get a feel for them and have your instructor look them over. Once you’ve determined the right clubs for your needs, you can purchase your own set.

A simple starter outfit will help you feel confident on the links. Your new golf clothes should fit you properly and feel comfortable, allowing you to focus on your swing. Always make your purchases based on your own personal needs, and don’t think twice about choosing a less-expensive set of golf balls or gloves.

Once you have your gear, it’s time to hit the links – and that doesn’t need to cost a fortune. Public golf courses charge as little as $10 for a 9-hole course.

Daily-fee courses, which are public courses operated by private companies, charge as little as $30 for an 18-hole course. The budget-conscious should avoid private courses, which require thousands of dollars in fees up front.

Golf is truly a rewarding The fastest way to improve your golf game? A game. It will give back to private lesson from a pro that will analyze your swing you what you put into it and teach you how to avoid bad golf habits. Lessons and more. My advice to typically cost $50 for 30 to 45 minutes of instruction women is take a series of lessons and do all the with discounts often available for multiple sessions. practice drills that your Take advantage of golf instruction clinics offered by instructor suggests. the Executive Women’s Golf Association, a national Learn the rules and group with local chapters. Or check out the free lesetiquette of the game, sons and clinics of Play golf America’s Get Ready for and start playing. Join a Golf program. league so that you will Visiting a golf resort is a surprisingly affordable have someone to play way to learn the game. Instructions are sometimes with, because the key is to play. If you learn the included in the price of a weekend getaway package! rules and practice good You can also save money by golfing on “off-days” or etiquette, people will low season. enjoy playing with you Years from now, when you’re relaxing in the cluband you will meet lots of house after a rewarding new friends for life.” day of golf, you might according to look back on your novice LaJean W. Gould, the national golf Founder/President days with a smile and foundation, 2 out Women In Golf wonder, “Where would of every 3 new Foundation, Inc. I be right now if I never golfers are women.

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19th fashion tee off at new york golf center The 19th Hole Magazine & The New York Golf Center, teed off an evening of golf, fashion and cocktails at their flagship store in the heart of Manhattans fashion district this spring. The typical red carpet was tossed aside for a golf style green carpet entrance that led to the 19th fashion fairway runway show featuring the latest golf fashions. The reception was an exciting event sponsored by: Callaway, Tag Heuer, Le Blanc Resorts, Palace Resorts, Classic Golf Wine, Seraphin Cognac, The Cuba Restaurant and Sachika. For more info on New York Golf Center: www.nygolfcenter.com Photo by: shawn punch & Victoria de la Torre

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The 19th fashion fairway show included: Adidas, J Lindeberg, Nike Golf, Polo Ralph Lauren, Puma, and Under Armour and introduced fresh golf styles for men and women. Exclusive ladies brands included adidas by Stella McCartney, Annika [Cutter & Buck], Birdy & Grace, DKNY, Lija, Claudia Romana, Jamie Sadock, and Tail. Callaway Golf, Dunning, Greg Norman, Ian Poulter, and Vecci provided golf wear designed for men. Lifestyle apparel from Sachika wrapped up the show with a bang.

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[by Jane Collins]

Six Senses Spa, Thailand: After landing at Phuket International Airport in Thailand and taking 30-minute limo ride and a 5-minute speedboat trip, you are on Naka Yai, a private island this is home to Six Senses Destination Eco Spa. As all guests do upon arrival, you have hit the spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome gong twice as a symbolic entrance into a life of healthy and mindful living. The Six Senses Destination Spa features 61 spacious private pool villas and pool villa suites with a choice of beachside or hillside accommodations. Each has been built, furnished and landscaped with uncompromised natural luxury in mind including fresh citrus fruit and herbs in your private garden. Photo by: Kiattipong Panchee a

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A private butler is showing you into a spacious 4,850-sq. foot beachside villa on a pristine white strip of sand lined with coconut groves. You silently approve the Eco friendly sugar palm thatched roofing and likewise admire the interior décor of natural furnishings and cotton fabrics. One long gaze across the private pool and you begin to slip effortlessly away from calendars and responsibilities.

You find yourself even welcoming the fact that cell phones and laptops can only be used in private quarters, not public areas. You’ve brought your sore muscles, frayed nerves and sapped energy halfway around the world for relaxation and rejuvenation—a pursuit you don’t want interrupted by anyone’s ringtone, not even your own.

As you visualized your trip here, you imaged scenes from some fictional utopia.

And as a guide shows you the property, the quiet paths that you envisioned are similar to the ones you’re now on. You learn that the landscaping throughout the property is for the most part edible, because growing as much food as possible lets the spa decrease the boat trips needed to supply their chefs with fresh produce.

Reduced carbon emissions are the result.

To complete the picture you observe guests strolling about or lounging in the spa’s robes or yoga attire and learn that they meet dress code anywhere on the property, even the restaurants. And why not? This stay is all about comfort, calm and a healthy lifestyle.

On a guided tour of the property, you’ve seen eleven public areas including two gymnasiums—one in the natural surroundings of the jungle, a library,

a teahouse, a main pool, two restaurants and the star attraction the7th Sense Spa. The latter consists of four separate areas that house Thai, Indian, Indonesian, and Chinese based programs.

You’re beginning to feel a sense of place and soon you’re meeting one on one with a wellness consultant who will tailor a plan just for you. This will include two daily treatments along with a choice of wellness activities from a list of classes, lectures, and fitness programs including kinesis functional training and physiotherapy.

Since a quiet stay is your intent and you take note of the meditation area on a small islet, the daily super stretch activity and opportunities to learn about the local culture. You may also attend cooking classes, or take the scenic and educational

Mangrove kayak tour. Although this is not an eco-adventure camp, for guests with energy to burn there are many options besides the gym. They can join the beach bootcamp, go mountain biking or work in some windsurfing, sea kayaking, or open-water rowing.

Whatever you envision the ultimate spa escape to encompass you’ll likely find it on Naka Yai, because your stay is individualized. You’ll enjoy serene natural beauty and ecological harmony while immersed in your own version of life enrichment.

Until October 31, 2009 Six Senses is offering 3-night packages priced per night at $659 single and $1,046 double occupancy.

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Mention the word “Kiawah” to a golfer and one thing usually comes to mind - the 1991 Ryder Cup, otherwise known as the “War on the Shore”. It was there, on the 18th green at Kiawah’s Ocean Course, that Bernhard Langer missed a six-foot putt, the final stroke of the championship, and relinquished the coveted Ryder Cup to America for the first time in six years. This instantly reinstated the USA vs. Europe challenge match as one of golf ’s most watched events.

It was also during those same matches, that Team USA’s Mark Calcavecchia suffered one of the biggest collapses in golf history. Four-up with four to play against the 28-year-old Ryder Cup rookie Colin Montgomery, Calcavecchia proceeded to lose all the remaining holes to halve the match, setting the stage for Langer’s infamous putt.

While the Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been in operation since 1974, it wasn’t until 1991, when the Ocean Course opened its curtains to the world with a loud bang at the Ryder Cup, that

[by Steven Hahn]

“Kiawah” became a golf-household word around the globe. The resort actually features seven golf courses. Along with the Ocean Course, four more great layouts are open to resort guests and two even better courses are reserved for private members.

While all of Kiawah’s golf courses are superb, the celebrated Ocean Course is clearly the centerpiece of the property and was dubbed by Golf Digest as “the Toughest Golf Course in America.” For golf stat junkies, the course has a 79.6 course rating, a slope of 155, and the wind is always blowing there, always. For his devilish work, the course’s architect, Pete Dye, is often referred to as the “Marquis de Sod.” The Ocean Course, with its new $22 million clubhouse, has been selected as the site for the 2012 PGA Championship. With ten holes bordering the ocean, the course has more seaside holes than any golf course in America. In addition to the 1991 Ryder Cup Kiawah also hosted the World Cup of Golf in 1997, and it has a bit of Hollywood fame for serving as a backdrop for the Will Smith-Matt

Damon movie, “The Legend of Bagger Vance.

The storied Ocean Course is familiar to golfer s the world over, but few are familiar with the ecological side of Kiawah Island Resort. From the very beginning the focus of the project was to build a world-class golf course without damaging the environment. Attention to preservation still is a large part of managing the resort.

The resort is run under strict environmental guidelines set forth by the Kiawah Island Conservancy, an organization dedicated to preservation and management of critical maritime strand habitats of the barrier island. Working with local government and developers, the group has overseen all of the environmental planning on the island.

The Maritime Forest Reserve and Nature Trail, located inside the properties, is an ongoing project to preserve the natural ecology and provides visitors the opportunity to enjoy the island in its natural state.

Along with the many different species of plant life native to the island, the reserve

Opposite page: The Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Ocean Course, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from all 18 holes, will be the site of the 2012 PGA Championships. This page left: The Osprey Point Course featuring lakes, saltwater marsh, and dense maritime forests, offers memorable holes with unique challenges and beauty. Below: The Sanctuary Spa is ranked as one of the top hotel spas in America.

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Audubon International, an educational organization which promotes “green” consciousness. Golf courses that receive this certification must satisfy stringent rules on Environmental Planning, Wildlife and Habitat Management, Chemical Use Reduction and Safety, Water Conservation, Water Quality Management and Outreach and Education.

In keeping with growing environmental concerns for water conservation, the Ocean Course has recently undergone a major renovation to replant tees and greens on the entire course with a particular type of grass called paspalum. Paspalum grass is more tolerant of the salty environment found on seashore courses and requires far less watering to maintain.

The course already has 14 miles of under-

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also serves as a protective shelter for bobcats, foxes, deer, rabbits and raccoons on Kiawah.

The Kiawah Island Conservancy even publishes a magazine called “Naturally Kiawah” highlighting the many “green” efforts around the community. Leaving no detail left unattended, the magazine is, of course, printed on recycled paper.

The resort runs a Nature Center for children with daily programs which allow young people to explore and learn about the nature on the island. The most popular subjects are the island’s many resident alligators and the loggerhead sea turtles, which build their nests on the island.

Mike Vegis, Kiawah’s Director of Public Relations summarizes the resort’s green efforts this way. “We go over and above traditional recycling and conservation. While most resorts may have basic glass/metal/ plastic recycling programs; we take it a step further. We have a program that recycles everything from shipping pallets to computers, monofilament fishing lines, light bulbs, and even oyster shells.”

Recognizing the efforts of management, the land on which the Ocean Course was built has been designated a “Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” by

ground pipe, which captures irrigation water and allows it to be recycled.

When the 19th Hole Magazine asked Roger Warren, the Past President of the PGA of America and current President of the Kiawah Resort, for his view on the “eco” side of Kiawah, he proudly replied as follows: “While it is now fashionable for companies to tout various “green” initiatives, Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been “Eco-friendly” since it was established back in 1976. Not only do we have a fivestar commitment to guest service, we also have a five star commitment to environmental protection and conservation. For us, “green” isn’t a marketing tool, it is what Kiawah Island is all about.”

There are many more examples which illustrate Kiawah’s central philosophy of building a resort without sacrificing environmental damage, but perhaps the point is best exemplified through this seldom told story.

Before ground was broken on the Ocean Course, an environmental specialist surveyed the land and placed stakes in the ground to mark the areas to be protected. As the specialist made his way down the proposed final hole, with the Atlantic Ocean to his right, he inadvertently dropped a stake in the sand further inland from his intended line. The next day, a fellow worker came upon the fallen stake. Assuming that the stake had somehow come loose overnight, the fellow drove the stake firmly in the earth. When Pete Dye arrived to finalize the routing of the 18th hole, there was some puzzlement and a brief discussion as to why the stakes were not in a straight line along the dunes.

Allowing the benefit of the doubt the fairway was routed around the errant stake.

It was not until after construction was complete that the truth about the errant stake surfaced. To this day, the home hole fairway juts leftward inland and then turns back right to a spectacular oceanside 18th green -- all in the name of conservation.

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[by Rebecca Murphy]

If you are planning a trip to Barbados, the easternmost Caribbean Island, along with your swimsuit,

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bring a big appetite for indigenous food, a camera to catch a stunning sunset, and a thirst for all things with rum.

Formed by a volcanic eruption due to the collision of the Atlantic crystal and the Caribbean plates, Barbados boasts a unique landscape mixture of serene waters perfect for sunbathers as well as a coastline ideal for surfers.

With its rich historical roots, Barbados has something that appeals to any traveler, and although the island is only approximately 20 miles around, it is still known as a haven for paparazzi because of the many notable celebrities who visit for the superior service, extravagance, and exclusivity.

Accommodations range from allinclusive properties and luxury resorts to villas and budget lodging. Nestled on the pink sand beaches of St. James, is a recently redesigned resort heralded as the epitome of luxury. It is not uncommon to hear the locals, known as Bajans, call Sandy Lane resort the “Billionaire’s Playground.” With private helicopter or Bentley car transfers between the resort and the International Airport, drawn lavish baths accompanied by relaxing music and delectable chocolate truffles, two spectacular Tom Fazio designed golf courses, a 47,000 square foot spa, and four restaurants Sandy Lane is undoubtedly an exotic five star resort.

The Green Monkey, is one of the most exclusive and innovative golfing venues in the Caribbean. Only available to Sandy Lane guests, the course is carved out of a former quarry with dramatic elevation changes and amazing ocean views. If you’re lucky, you will have an encounter with a Bajan Green Monkey, the course namesake.

The experience comes with a personal caddy and intelligent golf carts com-

plete with GPS tracking and threedimensional screens with the layout of each hole.

Tiger Woods chose Sandy Lane as his wedding venue in 2004. The ceremony was held during sunset at the 19th hole of the resorts famed Green Monkey golf course and included guests such as Oprah Winfrey, Charles Barkley, and Bill Gates with music by Hootie and The Blowfish.

The island is known for its eclectic mix of American, African, and Asian cuisine.

When dining in Barbados, it is common for the national dish; flying fish and cou-cou to be a staple on any menu. Served steamed or fried, the savory flavor of flying fish combined with cou-cou, a mixture of cornmeal and okra is a long standing Caribbean tradition.

There are an abundance of fine restaurants on the island that make for a perfect romantic evening. Beachfront dining is the setting for an unforgettable chance to watch the sun fall into the turquoise water while listening to the soft Caribbean melodies of local musicians.

Barbados is truly a rum lover’s paradise. The island is home to approximately 1,600 rum shops as well as Mount Gay Distillery, the oldest rum producer in the world, which produces over 10,000 bottles of rum a day. Bajans gather at rum shops to share stories with old friends, and make new friends along the way.

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Sandy Lane, the spectacular 5-star luxury resort and spa in St. James, Barbados offers lavish amenities including the amazing pool (above) and the famous Green Monkey Golf Course (left) Opposite page: photos of popular island activities include water sports and incredible beachfront dining.

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When you’re a guest at the exclusive La Playa Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, FL, the contemporary atmosphere and fresh ocean air intermingle for the ultimate beach and golf experience.

With exquisite dining, an indulgent spa, and luxurious accommodations, it’s easy to see why Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure listed it as one of their top resorts in 2008. But that’s not why we love it. It’s not the baby powder, sugar-sand beaches that are softer than you can imagine. It’s not the turquoise ocean, although it’s deliciously warm and relaxing. It’s not even the surrounding area of Naples, which is full of world class shopping, museums, and attractions.

It’s the 18-hole championship golf course, designed by esteemed course architect Bob Cupp, with its lush, perfectly manicured greens and many water features. It’s the laid-back pace of a ten-minute tee off time and knowing that the only appointment you have booked for later is watching the sun drop drop below the horizon.

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Unpretentious grandeur and stunning good looks

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La Playa Beach & Golf Resort offers specialized golf packages that will appeal to both novice and passionate golfers alike.

Home to the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, instruction includes chipping and putting green surfaces, spacious classrooms featuring state-of-the-art computer technology and swing analysis, a double-sided driving range, short-game practice facility and a separate pitching area.

You can improve your skills and your game by attending a one-on-one session or a group training session, while challenging yourself to a remarkably scenic and enjoyable course.

Feeling tight? Treat your sore muscles to a deep tissue massage at the resort’s own SpaTerre, where they’ve developed specialized techniques to ease tension, increase flexibility, and relax the exhausted athlete. Or, after a long day on the course enjoy a meal prepared by Chef Cheryl in the 15,000 square foot clubhouse. <laplayaresort.com> l

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Golf Pro Anna Rawson Shares Insights on Her Passion for Golfing and Fashion

For the majority of women, striking the perfect balance between two vital interests, such as our professional and personal lives, is a daily effort.

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While it is no easy task to accomplish, we continue to pursue this goal because the rewards are well worth the effort. So sublime, in fact, are the fruits of blissful balance, that we relish the wisdom of those women who are successful at achieving results in this endeavor. So, when we were able to ask fashion forward golf pro Anna Rawson about how she manages to keep her equilibrium when juggling not one, but two, highly successful careers, we were more than a little interested in exactly how she manages this feat so effortlessly.

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women are welcomed and encouraged to play.

Although she has been interested in both golf and modeling since an early age, golf was, and remains, her first love. From the age of 13, and all throughout her golfing career, Anna has been very supportive of her peers and heroes on the golf course and recognizes the value of their influence on the growing popularity of the game with women. This central theme of lifting golf to a higher level of appreciation is what helps keep her focused when the going gets tough.

Anna is one of those rare players who is able to cross over into worlds beyond the green. In thus doing, she is able to use her popularity to get more female players on the course and more spectators on the sidelines. “Golf in general is becoming more popular. I believe golf stars like Tiger Woods, Paula Creamer and Michelle Wie are making it happen. They get incredible exposure outside the golf world.

People who don’t necessarily know a lot about golf become interested as a result of the golf stars and start playing the game.

I also think golf has become more accessible to women. Since it is no longer a boy’s only club, women are welcomed and encouraged to play”.

It was during her budding golfing career that she began a foray into the world of fashion. As a result, she became enamored with a second interest in her life and thus began a lifelong love of style and couture. Anna began a successful modeling career at age 16, but school and golf always took priority. She remembers her dad allowing her to skip a tournament just once so she could walk in the Chanel fashion show. Now that school is finished she still feels that golf takes precedence over modeling. Usually, her modeling activity fits in around golf schedules, but “golf definitely takes priority”.

Anna looks to her golf teachers, Dana Dahlquist and Ron Stockton, for inspiration on the golf course. “They help me make winning possible – without them it would be incredibly difficult!” When it comes to inspiration for her style Anna likes several designers but admits it is always changing, “At the moment, I am obsessed with Lanvin, Marc Jacobs and

Thakoon. I also get inspiration from reading a lot of fashion magazines”.

Ever mindful of trying to meld her two loves, she seeks out opportunities to highlight golf through her fashion profile, “I am always looking at ways to bring attention to golf through my fashion career.

I think it’s a great way to introduce new people to the game of golf and wouldn’t the links look so great with exciting fashion mixed in… ha ha! A month ago when I was in Australia, I did a fashion shoot and interview for Women’s Health Magazine which turned out very well.”

She is keen to leverage her schedule and include fashion appearances like participating in L.A. Fashion Week for a runway show to promote golf. It’s a good fit for increasing her profile and golf too because, in her words, “...you get to do so many interviews backstage!” She is excited about the continuing collaboration with J. Lindeberg even though she feared the Spring 2009 collection may have been a bit too fashion forward for the industry.

She thinks she will scale it back for the next collection – focusing on basics with the right colors and shapes.

When asked how else she incorporates her relationship with the design house with her golf she replied that, “J.L. is such a great company, and I am so lucky to have the best clothes out there. I feel as if their clothes were custom made for me because everything fits so well! It’s nice not to have to change out of my golf clothes if I wanted to head into Barneys for a little shopping after playing golf. I even get other shoppers asking me where I got my sweater or belt!”

Anna also sets her sites on expanding her design role since she loves to design but once again she affirms that golf has got to come first right now. One thing she feels strongly about – despite some very nasty public attacks by golf insiders and the media about her statements and her fashion sense – is to stay true to yourself and your style. She realizes and respects that golf is still a very conservative culture but feels there is room for variety as well.

“I just try to be myself at all times. At the end of the day, people are going to have

I am always looking at

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their opinions and put you in a certain category, but I am more concerned in trying to be a good person and have strong character”.

Anna’s essential golf attire is always dictated by the weather and thanks to a good relationship with her clothing sponsor, J Lindeberg, she has a lot to choose from (including men’s attire for a recent fashion shoot). “My favorite outfits are skirts. But sometimes when it is very windy you don’t want to have to worry about them blowing up, so I stick to pants or shorts. I do love to wear dresses because they are incredibly comfortable and feminine, but sometimes no pockets can be a pain on the course.”

Of course, we had to ask Anna if there was someone special in her life right now. She insisted that she was focusing only on her golf, although when pressed about attractive traits in a man she admitted that dark hair and eyes combined with a well rounded social intelligence would be enticing.

What does the future hold for a fashion sensation of the links? She has some irons in the fire for new sponsors such as the largest ICANN-accredited registrar in the world, GoDaddy.com, and plans to continue promoting golf through her fashion celebrity.

More importantly she has decided to involve herself more deeply in community contribution. Her plans include creating her own charity and aligning with a potential sponsor.

One thing is clear; she loves the game and hopes to show how much she appreciates the opportunity to play professionally by giving back. “Community work for anyone is so important because it puts everything in perspective. You appreciate what you have and realize the struggles that other people have. It is always important to give back and it is as simple as offering a little bit of your time for a great cause.”

She encourages women who golf or who want to start playing to think about what they get from the game and how they can fit it into their current schedule without adding stress.

There are so many positive influences that can come from playing golf that nearly everyone can benefit from adding it to their lives. One thing is certain, Anna has found the secret to staying poised under all circumstances and holds tight to those two things that bring her joy and satisfaction. By incorporating some of her emulation worthy tips into our own lives we too might be able to strike the perfect balance. l

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golfer Rachel Melendez waits for her next big break

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fter a high profile run on Golf Channel’s reality show “Big Break X: Michigan,” Rachel Melendez, 27,the

petite 5’1” golfer is preparing for her next big move.

On a recent afternoon at Atlanta’s Charlie Yates Golf Course, Melendez is taking a break in the pro shop.

Dressed in all black with a Burberry print scarf around securing her ponytail, she seems more girly than grisly, but in college the petite golfer earned the nickname “Mighty Mouse” for her

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Shot on location in Atlanta, GA at The Charlie Yates Golf Course at East Lake, which was designed by famed golf course architect Rees Jones.

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Brilliant Pink and White Hooded Jacket with White Skort by Quagmire Golf

It shouldn’t be too difficult for the 20-year golf veteran to reach her goal of earning a tour card in the next few years. Things have a way of happening when it comes to her golf game. It was golf that brought her family to the U.S. from Puerto Rico when she was 13-years-old. Her father, also a golfer, has been her main supporter. “He just knew I had a natural ability for it and he ran with it,” says Melendez. “He never made me feel like there was pressure on me, but like any parent of an athlete, he pushed me.”

Melendez was the only female on the team at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Ga. until her junior year when Title IX took effect and a girl’s team was formed. They won the state championship two consecutive years. As a senior, Melendez signed with Penn State, but two years later, cold weather sent her packing to University of Georgia where she said she simply burned out. At 24, with her spirits dampened, Melendez retired her clubs.

“It was kind of like I needed that little break to make me realize my true love,” she later decided.

While working in the corporate world post-college, she would run into old golf buddies at tournaments.

Then came a job offer from the Professional Golfers’ Association, which Melendez, a newlywed at the time, declined. Still, the universe’s message was clear: it was time for her to get back in the game.

Melendez landed a job at Charlie Yates Golf Course, a ten-year old public course just east of Atlanta, which hosts First Tee, a national program that teaches young people life-skills through golf.

She found teaching a gratifying way to re-enter the golf world, particularly the once a week all-girls class. Melendez, aware that her students may have

“Golf is such a mental game

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had little exposure to female golfers, organizes field trips for the girls, taking them to visit different corporations and always reminding them how golf can make a difference in their lives. “Part of me wants to be a role model for girls,” said Melendez who recently had a breakout moment to show her kids (the term of endearment she uses to refer to her First Tee students), what someone who looks like them can accomplish through the game.

It was last spring when Otis Smith, a PGA professional who works at the Charlie Yates course with Melendez, suggested they try out for “Big Break.” “It was a cool reality show and it was kind of like redemption,” Melendez says. The pair traveled to Michigan for two weeks of filming and survived four episodes before elimination. Melendez

“I like that balance, women that are looking pretty and playing good golf That’s what we have to do that men don’t.”

Rachel in Nivo White zip-front Jacket with Pink and Chocolate Trim with Pink Skort and adidas golf shoes, Rachel’s own.

Rachel’s First Tee student Jamilia Kidd is wearing her own golf fashions.

was pleased that she played well, but in the end, they lost the game. The experience, along with her many years of play, helped her reach the important realization that her desire for perfection could either consume her or propel her forward.

“She’s got all the time in the world,” says Smith of Melendez’ development as a player.

He agrees her biggest challenge is learning not to get down on herself when she hits a rough spot. “Golf is such a mental game and you have to have positive thoughts,” he says.

Melendez knows that golf has opened many doors for her, but the ultimate door at this point would be one that has a suitable sponsor behind it. Maybe even a brand like Nike Golf, which Melendez wears often when dressing for the game. Off the course, her style is “stuck in the 40s,” she said, but she makes an effort to bring those same feminine details to her golf attire. She goes for unique golf shoes instead of the traditional saddle shoes and she usually has ribbons in her hair. “Style is very important,” she said. “You are portraying yourself and golf should be no different.”

She appreciates the female golfers who have killer style and great game, she said noting professional golfer, Paula Creamer, a.k.a. the “Pink Panther.” “I like that balance, women that are looking pretty and playing good golf. That’s what we have to do that men don’t,” Melendez said.

So until that major sponsor rolls in, Mighty Mouse can be found on the course – teaching her kids to love the game, looking stylish while practicing tough shots and searching for her next big break. l

Tiffany celebrates a great round in Green Tee’s “Swish” plaid pleated mini skort with “Pop Classic” fitted performance belted polo.

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beating the odds Tiffany challenged cancer head-on

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tiffany’s scorecard Favorite designers: (laughing) The person who alters my clothes. I’m not obsessed with designers. I like Stella McCartney and vintage.

Favorite fragrance: Currently, Vera Wang Princess and L’Eau d’Issey from Issey Miyake Favorite music: Depends on my mood. I am all over the board from R&B to alt rock and 80s music, but I am a huge fan of Enigma and Sarah McLachlan Favorite food: Everything that want bite me back; I am such a foodie, but I love Japenese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine.

Favorite course: Any course that gives me a few of the ocean. I like a lot of elevations and scenery. Wide fairways are kind of boring.

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would not make her step down from what she wanted to do. In fact, it revved her up.

In October of 2005 while still undergoing chemo, Tiffany not only planned to go ahead with an apparel company, she ordered a motorcycle. “I enjoyed riding on motorcycles and decided that I wanted to get one of my own,” she said. “Instead of taking fewer risks, I took more.”

Not only has Tiffany battled cancer enroute to fulfilling her dreams of starting Green Tee Apparel, her business partner Liz has a rare connective tissue disorder known as dermatomyositis.

Although it is characterized by inflammatory and degenerative changes of the muscles and skin, Liz determined to play golf.

“Liz and I went to a trade show in 2006 and there were only a few interesting new lines. However, by the time we got ours to market there were two or three dozen new companies. But Green Tee is different,” said Tiffany. “Our style is distinct, our fabrics are performance and our golf dresses are About 7 years ago Tiffany Tran, a 26-year-old IT available in regular or petite sizes. manager, was pulled out to a driving range with her co-workers.

Green Tee shorts can be rolled up She was dressed in business clothes and heels at the time, which or down to accommodate a petite obviously had a few drawbacks, but this one quick introduction player. to golf worked for her. Deciding that she really liked the sport, The Green Tee name actually she took the next logical steps and purchased a hacking set of preceded the current green frenzy clubs and started going to a driving range. and was created while Tiffany and Liz enjoyed cups of green tea for he more she played, an apparel company, in May 2005 their health. “Although our name the more she realized at the age of 28 Tiffany was diag- was ahead of the big Eco marketthat there weren’t that nosed with aggressive breast can- ing phenomenon, we do plan to many golf clothes that cer. It seemed even more unfair incorporate green fabrics into our she liked and being a petite 4’11”, to know that only 2% in her age line,” said Tiffany.

More women are being introthey just didn’t fit her that well. group had cancer.

So she did what several women Five months of chemotherapy, duced to golf and just like Tiffany new to the game have done. She eight weeks of daily radiation realize that it is a great sport to started thinking about designing therapy, and multiple surgeries left enjoy alone or with friends. She golf clothes. her without energy to get through adds, “I just want to help more Just as she was getting excited the day, but not without big plans women get on the course and play. about the idea that she and her for the future. Tiffany met cancer And remember, if you can’t out friend Liz Dohan would co-found head on with the attitude that it play’em, out dress’em.” l

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Nancy Lopez, Suzy Whaley and Donna Richardson Joyner, help promote the Play Golf America program [by Jasmine Brooks]

Women’s Golf Month seeks to provide women the opportunity to learn, re-learn or play golf in a fun and friendly environment.

They

want women from all over the country

to get familiar with golfing lingo. they also want young girls to pick up clubs at an early age.

From Left: Women’s Golf Month 2009 Spokeswomen Donna Richardson Joyner, Nancy Lopez and Suzy Whaley on the front lines

most popular golfers in LPGA’s history (she’s won 48 LPGA Tour victories). Since being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1989, she’s been an idol to women golfers everywhere.

Then there’s Donna Richardson Joyner, who’s been called one of the 28 Most Inspiring Women in America by Essence Magazine, and was appointed by President Bush in ’06 to sit on the President’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports. Donna has a lifelong passion for fitness and nutrition and a new love of the game of golf.

She is married to Tom Joyner, the host of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which reaches more than 8 million listeners daily.

Add renowned golfer Suzy Whaley, who made history in 2002 when she became the first woman to qualify for the PGA tour in 58 years – and also happens to be one of the nation’s top instructors. These dynamic women are working together, speaking to women all across the USA and

encouraging them to get out and experience the game of golf.

Just starting out? Check out the “Get Golf Ready” program, which is also promoted by Play Golf America. It will help you get your feet on the course in five days at a very reasonable price (starting at $99), which varies among facilities. Simply enter your state or zip code to locate a participating course near you, jump in your car, and get playing!

PGA is committed to bringing the sport to more people than ever before – that’s why there are programs in place to encourage women, children, and families to golf together. From “Bring your Daughter to the Course Day” to golf clinics for women and a partnership with Executive Women’s Golf Association, the PGA is devoted to making the sport accessible to women all over. So follow in the footsteps of the American Express Women’s Golf Month national spokeswomen – and go play! <playgolfamerica.com> l

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As long as there has been golf in America, there’s been an evolution of the female player – and women like these have always been behind the scenes.

Now, they’re stepping to the forefront: Lopez, Richardson Joyner, and Whaley are the spokeswomen for 2009’s American Express Women’s Golf Month, which runs for the entire month of June each year. With nationwide events such as free golf clinics, on-course instruction, fashion shows, and luncheons, the aim of this organization is to get more women referring to themselves as golfers than ever before.

Becoming a well known woman golfer is not easy – it’s always been a male dominated field. But, like most male-dominated fields, there are women who are working hard to equalize the playing ground – using hybrid clubs to smash through the glass ceilings.

Take Lopez, for instance, whose career spans over four decades and is known as one of the

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Identical twins To-Nya and To-Tam Ton-Nu started the fashion line Sachika not because they are alike, but because they are so different.

“Since I was nine years old, I was always thinking about designing clothes,” says To-Nya. “I waited until now to start Sachika because I wanted to be sure I had the knowledge and experience.” As she speaks, she is wearing an elegant Sachika dress.

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To-Nya (left) shows the sachika Melanie halter neckline bubble dress, $279. To-Tam (right) models The Jeanica dress with empire waist, kimono sleeves and tulip hem, $279. sachika.com. bag by Burberry golf

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lot of jersey, which is very drapy. Our clothes have clean lines, and are well-finished,” says To-Nya. Practical-minded To-Tam says, “Our clothes are very comfortable and functional too.”

The twins recently became acquainted with the world of golf. To-Tam says, “The women that play golf know that the mind affects the performance and they must be disciplined and patient. They are strong yet feminine and stylish.” She adds, “Golf is more than a sport, it is a lifestyle and this is what Sachika is all about. It is about the lifestyle of the modern woman who likes to stay active, who is strong-minded and sophisticated. She is fierce, she is independent, and she feels that she can achieve whatever she wants.”

What lies ahead for the fierce twins? To-Tam says, “We’re putting our clothes in a few stores in New York City and Los Angeles, and on the west coast. These are small boutiques. We will eventually have a flagship store.”

Her sister, To-Nya adds, “In ten years, Sachika will have conquered the fashion world. We will still be answering the needs of the modern woman.” l

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Her mirror-image twin To-Tam, dressed in business attire—attractive but sensible pants and top— adds, “We do not overlap. I am more the public speaker and the person doing the business end of it.”

She handles the promotion and marketing of the Sachika line. She adds, “We fight every day.”

Her sister chimes in, “If we didn’t fight, we’d be worried.” They laugh in unison at their shared joke.

Their ethnicity is Vietnamese, but they were actually born in Paris and moved from there to Canada and then to New York City. That’s where they decided that each of them had skills that could make the company work.

Despite the division of labor, the twins share a single vision for what their clothing line can be. “Sachika is not just a clothing line, it is a movement,” says To-Nya. “We want women to feel they are in control of their destiny. They can do all they want,” To-Tam adds, finishing her sister’s thought.

So how does clothing say all that? According to the twins, they empower women by emphasizing feminine allure through timeless pieces. “We use a

Hair: Luisa V | Makeup: Mara Zaluska | Bentley Coupe courtesy of exquisitemotorcars.com | location courtesy of omni Orlando resort

The modern woman is

be my caddy Photographers: MING HAN CHUNG/ PETER TSAI Styliig: JOHN ALVES Make-up: AVA SUE PEDERSEN Hair: MIRIAM MEZA Art: VICTORIA DE LA TORRE Models: EMILY FOX/ PATRICK MCLEOD

Caddy Rule # 1: Keep your eyes on the ball Her shirt by ALICE+OLIVIA/ jacket BDG/ leggings MEMBERS ONLY/ shoes DIESEL His polo shirt by LACOSTE/ jacket French Connection/ pant LEVIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S/ golf bag PUMA

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Caddy Rule#2: Always go the extra mile.

Her jacket HUGO BOSS/ pants LACOSTE/ shoes vintage (provided by stylist)/ luggage bags AME & LULU / Golf Bag (pink) Puma His polo shirt PUMA/ Bermudas BDG/ hat MALO

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Caddy Rule # 3: Know when to get out of the way.

Her polo shirt LACOSTE/ shorts BDG/ shoes DIESEL/ socks MISS SIXTY His polo shirt LACOSTE/ pants QUAGMIRE

Caddy Rule # 5: My type is strong and silent.

Her top THEORY/ skirt BCBG RUNWAY collection/ shoes DIESEL/ bracelet BARNEYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NY His shirt and pants LACOSTE/ hat and shoes vintage (provided by stylist)

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Caddy Rule #4: Be prepared.

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Timeless Elegance

[Photography: Catherine Asanov] [Styling: Jessica Fischetti] [Location: The Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate]

Lydia (left) views the course in vintage abstract print yellow and pink silk chiffon tunic, $125.00. Shown with Gucci silk pants.

Tara plans her moves in lavender tie-dyed dress with ribbon belt, $195 and bright blue stone vintage necklace. John Hardy pad hoop earrings - $550 John Hardy woven bracelet- $750.

Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orlando

The Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate, offers refined luxury accommodations surrounded by

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holes of championship golf

1200 acres of natural wetlands. This four-diamond resort is one of the nation’s premier golf and leisure retreats and the ideal location for our first eco-friendly vintage fashion shoot. and

acres of recreation tucked away in a quiet spot surrounded by

With its luxuriously appointed suites and elegant atmosphere, it’s no wonder that Hotels.com named the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate one of its Top 10 Golf Resorts in 2008. And it’s no wonder that the demanding travelers at TripAdvisor. com named it one of the Top 10 Best Pools.

With shuttle service to Disney, this family friendly retreat is the ideal location for a combination vacation – catering to each family member’s needs perfectly. For the kids, the resort offers complimentary Walt Disney World® theme parks, a video arcade, majestic swimming pools and a special Omni Sensational Kids Program (visit their website for more details!). For adults, there’s fantastic golf, well-appointed accommodations, high-end spa services, and all of the luxurious amenities you would expect from such a spectacular resort.

Catherine Asanov, a photographer from Atlanta, GA., recently visited the Omni and agrees: “It’s a luxurious high class resort with accommodations for both older guests and younger guests with kids. Great food, a very classic style and a relaxed vibe.”

Indeed, the golf course was so natural and well-designed, that Asanov and The 19th Hole Magazine collaborated to create a stunning fashion shoot on site.

Successfully blending traditional and contemporary elements, the 36 holes of golf provide both the enthusiastic novice and the well-played golf-addict with a truly unique course. Grooming a future partner? Head to the well-lit light 9-hole, par 3 course, which lies adjacent to the resort’s pool and recreation area. It’s perfect for families, as well as golfers who want to sharpen their skills.

From the fine dining to the uniquely elegant family atmosphere, this four-diamond resort is one of the nation’s leading golf, meeting, and leisure destinations. Whether you head off with your romantic partner for a weekend of golf and rejuvenation, or pack the whole family for a fun-filled adventure, you’ll find it hard not to relax!

So, float down the lazy river, drink in hand, and reflect on what you’ll do tomorrow. Indeed, the mind wanders. <omnihotels.com> l

Adrianne arrives in vintage purple silk ruched dress with capped sleeves And White BCBG pumps.

Accessories include Tory Burch “Kerry” resin clutch- $250; Jimmy Choo white sunglasses- $395 and Gold Carolee Lux clip on earrings$75-Bloomingdale’s Orlando.

Lydia is on course in a vintage silk, leopard print evening dress, $695 and vintage amber necklace, $595. John Hardy large citrine ring $795- Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orlando.

Lydia relaxes poolside in vintage empire evening gown by Malcolm Starr, $395 accessorized with Marc Jacobs Green Crocodile Wallet- $195; Kenneth Jay Lane necklace and ring$595 and $60; Carolee Lux Clip Onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s- $75- All Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orlando.

Tara shown in vintage purple evening gown

by Raul Blanco accented with scarlet and turquoise, $195.

Accessories include Lydell Yellow Stone necklace, $55 and bracelet, $25 from Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Orlando Hair: Luisa V | Makeup: Mara Zaluska | Assistant: Jeffrey Beard | Models provided by: Benz Model & Talent Agency Tampa, Fl. All vintage clothing provided by: Oh! Fine Lingerie Atlanta GA | Shot on location: The Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate

model golfers [by dot anderson]

What

do you get when you match seven attractive and personable LPGA golf pros with one of the most famous talent and modeling agencies in NYC? The answer to that is a lean, mean advertising machine capable of selling anything from luxury cars to designer clothing.

That’s why Wilhelmina International thought it high time that female golfers had opportunities for the type of lucrative endorsements found in tennis and other sports. And we thought the whole concept was interesting enough to find out more about The Wilhelmina 7 or W7 as they have been dubbed.

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he W7 models include Minea Blomquist of Finland, Sandra Gal of Germany, Anne Grzebien and Kim Hall of the US, Johanna Head of England, Mikaela Parmlid of Sweden and Stacy Prammanasudh of the US. We discovered recently that Stacy Prammanasudh has since left the group for reasons unknown. Rodney C. Fetaya, Director of Wilhelmina Sports, will soon announce a replacement. No one is sure who is slated to fill the coveted seventh slot, but one thing is for certain, the remaining players have formed a bond that provides them with support on and off the course.

Woman’s golf has been evolving steadily and is rapidly shedding its dowdy image of the past. The women of the W7 are proud to be on the frontier of an emerging fashion trend, further, they are fully aware that what they are doing will create longterm effects on the future of the sport. They all agree that golf has become more glamorous in the way that it is viewed by the public and in terms of the actual apparel that is worn to play.

As Mikaela Parmlid puts it, “Women’s golf is becoming like

women’s tennis and I like to think that some of the tennis players are not only sporty but glamorous. I love to take part in the glamorous world a little more in the off season, especially since I live in LA. I of course want to be as good as I can be on the golf course, but what girl does not want to get dressed up and do photo shoots or go to parties?”

Undeniably, being a part of this enterprise has provided all the women with new and exciting social and professional opportunities, but the spirit of camaraderie also makes the venture highly appealing to them. Considering their competitive natures, it would seem impossible that these ladies could get along, let alone become friendly, but quite the opposite is true.

Since its inception, the ladies of the W7 have become close.

Even when they’re not playing in the same tournament, they take time to support and “cheer” for each other. According to Anne Grzebien, “We have each other’s cell phone numbers and emails. Golf is a very individualistic game, but we now have a little support group.”

Kim Hall Kim, who earned her degree in 2003 in American Studies from Stanford University, has two and a half years in the LPGA under her belt. She’s married and her husband Casey is in the U.S. Air Force.

In 2008 Kim earned $175,235 and recorded a career-best third-place finish at the Bell Micro LPGA Classic, where she tied a career-low 67 in the third round.

Do you have a natural sense of style?

I think it is classic… sporty. I’m not too good at putting random pieces together.

Is golf more stylish now than it was two years ago?

Absolutely. A lot has to do with cuts that are more feminine and better materials.

When you started playing, what was the most fascinating part of the game?

When I got my first metal set. My dad was a weekend golfer, so I would ask to go along and drive the cart. I played Par 3 when I was 9 and went to state and national at 10 and 14. I knew I could have a career in golf.

Any lucky charms?

I have lucky outfits.

What has golf taught you better than anything else has?

Patience, being humble, how to treat people, etiquette and honesty.

Tell us something that most people might not know about you?

I don’t cry when I am sad. I cry at happy things.

How do you relax before a game?

I’m not nervous, but excited. I have to go burn up some energy and do a little run or so some sprints. I always get up at the last possible minute.

Favorite course?

Cypress Point.

scorecard Height: 5’and 3.5” Birthplace: USA Rookie year: 2006 Rounds under par: 3/25 (T140) Best score: 67 How competitive are you on a 1-10 scale? An 8 or 9 Favorite types of music: All types but I especially love classic rock and hip-hop.

Johanna Head Johanna, who was born in England, began playing golf at age 14 and started her pro career with the LPGA in 2000. She married Terry Mundy in 2005 and you will find her LPGA stats under that name. She recorded a seasonbest tie for 13th at the Corona Championship last year.

The LPGA pro has a twin sister Samantha who is also a golfer. She appeared on “Big Break: Kaanapali,” and who has won twice on the Ladies European Tour.

Do you have a natural sense of style?

I have my own style. I love being sophisticated in the evening and a jeans and T-shirt girl on my days off.

How young were you when you started playing? What was the most fascinating part of the game at first?

I started at 14. I found it fascinating that when I hit a good shot it felt so easy, but couldn’t understand how it didn’t happen all the time.

That’s why I wanted to get better, so I could have more good shots.

In training what do you work on the most?

I work on giving 100% focus when I practice, so it is not a waste of time. I don’t like talking when I practice, and definitely don’t have my phone with me.

Any lucky charms?

I use a ball marker my husband gave me last year. It’s pink with diamonds!

Tell us something that most people might not know about you?

I have an identical twin sister (which everyone knows) but they don’t know she drives the other half of me. So if you call me Sam, I will answer.

How do you relax after a game?

Speak to my husband, sister and mum. I can be on the phone for 5 hours especially if I have had a good week.

Scorecard: Height: 5’7” Birthplace: England Rookie year: 2000 Rounds under par: 7/32 (T113) Best score: 64 (-8) Favorite types of music: Everything from Duffy, Rhianna, Ne Yo, Cold Play to classical How competitive are you on a 1-10 scale? Very, a definite 10

Favorite course?

Sunningdale, old course.

Scorecard: Height: 5’and 7” Birthplace: Sweden Rookie year: 2004 Rounds under par: 15/34 (T32) Best score: 64 How competitive are you on a 1 to 10 scale?

Above 10 in everything.

Favorite types of music: I listen to almost everything, but my favorite right now is Justin Timberlake.

Mikaela Parmlid Mikaela grew up in Sweden on Golf Course Street, which may have foreshadowed her career choice, but it was growing up in a family of six children that encouraged her competitive nature. She has played on the Swedish National Team since the age of 14.

Mikaela attended the University of Southern California playing on their golf team between 1999 – 2003 and finished her college career as NCAA individual and team champion with the greatest individual performance in Trojan golf history. She became an LPGA rookie in 2004.

Do you have a natural sense of style?

I like to think so. I love the little crazy aspects of style where you really show your personality. Bright colors and unusual cuts are what I’m all about and I don’t mind standing out as long as I enjoy what I’m wearing.

Would you consider yourself trendy or traditional?

I am definitely more trendy then traditional, but time is really hard to come by and it is hard to find the time to go shopping when we compete on the road. … I love to go shopping at Melrose in LA, I always find cool stuff that you can’t find anywhere else.

How young were you when you started playing?

I was probably around 6 and in the beginning it was just a fun game me and my brother and some friends were playing in the backyard. We made golf courses with golf holes around the neighborhood yards. The game was played with plastic balls so we did not smash windows because we had to cross and zig zag between the houses.

In training what do you work on the most?

Short game, imagination and creativity around the greens as well as fitness.

Any lucky charms?

No, I am not very superstitious.

Tell us something that most people might not know about you?

I love designing and making my own golf clothing.

How do you relax after a game?

Good movie or book.

Favorite course?

Olympic Club in San Francisco.

Sandra Gal Sandra grew up in Germany and represented her country at the European Team Championships from 2003-07 and the World Amateur Team Championship in 2004 and 2006.

She came to America and obtained a degree in advertising from the University of Florida in 2008, the same year that she became an LPGA rookie. At the University of Florida, Gal won four tournaments and was named a 2007 National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) First-Team All-American.

Have you ever modeled or endorsed products previously?

No, I never had the time before with golf and university. But my major was advertising so I have quite a good idea about endorsing.

Do you have a natural sense of style?

I do. I really like fashion and since I was small I have been designing clothes and accessories and developed a pretty clear idea of what is and what is not stylish.

Would you consider yourself trendy or traditional?

I am definitely trendy. But on the other hand I would never wear something trendy that doesn’t suit me.

How young were you when you started playing? What was the most fascinating part of the game at first?

I was six when I first held a club in my hands and swung it. But I didn’t take it serious until I was about 14. I always liked to bomb my Driver.

In training what do you work on the most?

I work hard on my mental game and short game.

Any lucky charms?

I used to have many lucky charms, but the more you have, the more dependent you get on them.

Luck comes to those who stay positive and work hard.

Tell us something that most people might not know about you?

I love fast cars!

How do you relax after a game?

Now that I am done with university, I have more time to relax with painting. I get ideas on the course in between shots and realize them later.

scorecard: Height: 6’ Birthplace: Germany Rookie year: 2008 Rounds under par: 17/47 (T60) Best score: 66 Favorite music: I like different types from the Beatles, to Rihanna to Latin music How competitive are you on a 1 to 10 scale? Probably 8-10

Favorite course?

Old Course St. Andrews, Scotland.

Anna Grzebien Anna, is a graduate of Duke University with a major in psychology, who has said that if she were not a pro golfer she would be working with special needs children.

While at Duke, she was a three-time member of the NCAA Championship team from 2005-07 and in 2005 won the NCAA Individual Championship and the Honda Award as the National Player of the Year.

Her rookie year with the LPGA was 2008 and she carded her first LPGA career hole-in-one in 2008 during the second round of the Corona Championship.

What do your friends think?

They give me a hard time.

Would you consider yourself trendy or traditional?

On the golf course I’m trendy.

Is golf more stylish now than it was two years ago?

Definitely. The tour has become younger and girls love style. Companies see where it’s going.

When you started playing at age 5, what was the most fascinating part of the game?

My dad got my sisters and I to play golf because he wanted us to have something that we would enjoy doing together. I loved to get the ball air borne.

In training what do you work on the most?

I tidy up on my short game; shots around the green, but golf is an imperfectable game.

You have a degree in psychology. Do you use psychology in your game?

I try to keep it simple.

What has been your biggest moment in golf so far?

When we won the national title three times in college…that was amazing.

scorecard: Height: 5’7” Birthplace: USA Rookie year: 2008 Rounds under par: 20/44 (T28) Best score: 65 Favorite music: Dave Matthew’s, John Mayer, also country How competitive are you on a 1 to 10 scale?

I’m a 10.

How do you relax before a game?

The night before I like to hang out with friends.

You get used to it and routine brings comfort.

Should golf clubs continue to impose a dress code or no?

Dress code. Because of the history of the game, I don’t think you should have a free-for-all. It’s important to have rules in place.

scorecard: Height: 5’4” Birthplace: Finland Rookie year: 2006 Rounds under par: 16/49 (T81) Best score: 62 Note: She shot her record 62 in the 2004 Women’s British Open. It was the lowest round ever in a major championship for men or women. Lorena Ochoa later tied it.

How competitive are you on a 1-10 scale?

10. I hate to lose. Even a little chipping contest, I want to win those every time.

Favorite music: Avenged Sevenfold for sure.

Minea “Minni” Blomqvist Minea, a 24-year-old native of Finland, began playing golf at the age of 9 and was the youngest ever to win the Finnish Amateur Championships 2001 at the age of 16. She was also the youngest player as well as rookie of the year on the 2004 European Tour.

During her first four pro seasons she has set four golf course records including a 10 under at Sunningdale Golf Club during the 2004 Ladies British Open. This was the lowest ever score in men’s or women’s majors.

Where do you want this whole W7 journey to take you?

I think we as a group can do more than one person when it comes to charity and giving a great word about women’s golf.

Have you ever modeled or endorsed products previously?

I have done a lot of different stuff in Finland but of course everything is bigger in the USA. Would you consider yourself trendy or traditional?

I would consider my sense of style as athletic. I love wearing comfortable pants, hoodies and cool trainers.

How young were you when you started playing? What was the most fascinating part?

I was 9 and went to junior golf summer camp. I got a lot of friends and actually two of them are golf professionals as well.

In training what do you work on the most?

Ability to focus and believing yourself on the golf course.

Any lucky charms?

I don’t believe in luck. In golf, what you put in you get out of it.

How do you relax after a game?

I have a few physical exercises that help me relax my body and mind.

Course you want to play?

I would really love play golf at Carnoustie, Scotland and Pebble Beach.

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