--Argy Koutsothanasis
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The Style Blog: Taking it to the Streets
If you're part of that traditional group of golfers who craves the sound of cleats against cart-path concrete, I would advise you to stop reading right here -- these shoes probably won't satiate your gear-head sensibilities. But if you're like most of us women, trying to squeeze a round in while juggling life, work and family, then these double-duty shoes might just be for you. They offer some nice tech features but mostly strive to provide comfort while looking like running kicks or street shoes. In bright bold colors, you'll happily wear them with your favorite pair of pants or cute golf skort.
--Argy Koutsothanasis
--Argy Koutsothanasis
Yippy Rankin is laid to rest
On Friday, February 24, LPGA Hall-of-Famer Judy Rankin lost her husband of 45 years, Walter "Yippy" Rankin, to cancer. Yippy Rankin was laid to rest on Monday, and the burial was followed by a "Celebration of Life" ceremony attended by family and friends at the First United Methodist Church in Rankin's hometown of Midland, Texas.
Judy Rankin gets a kiss from her husband, Yippy, after winning the LPGA $100,000 tournament at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, N.Y., Aug. 13, 1978. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff)
Yippy was well-known among women's golf fans for his lifelong support of the LPGA Tour and of his wife, who followed up a winning playing career (she earned 26 LPGA titles between 1962 and 1979) with becoming the first female commentator of male golf television broadcasts (she has been working in TV since the early '80s). She is also a two-time U.S. Solheim Cup captain and a longtime professional advisor to Golf Digest.
Yippy's obituary in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal describes the Rankins' special relationship:
"They shared in her career and were fortunate to make many friends and travel the world. They were fortunate to also experience some great moments in sports. One of the great joys in his life was his son, Tuey. Supporting his athletic and life endeavors was of the utmost importance to him. As a young man, he coached numerous youth sports teams and has continued to support young people in athletics in other ways. He passionately loved his family, friends, and all of the dogs that warmed and shared his life."
In her Golf Digest "My Shot" article from 2004 (by Guy Yocom), Judy talked about how the two met and married:
"I met Yippy Rankin at a pro-am when I was 20. We knew each other for only three weeks before we got married. I wouldn't say we eloped, but we did get married in Juarez, Mexico. If we'd gotten married in El Paso, we would have had to wait three days for the blood test to come back. That was too long for us -- I was between tournaments."
In addition to his wife, Rankin is survived by his son Tuey, daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandchildren Kendall Anne and Tripp, a brother and a sister.
--Stina Sternberg
Judy Rankin gets a kiss from her husband, Yippy, after winning the LPGA $100,000 tournament at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, N.Y., Aug. 13, 1978. (AP Photo/Dave Pickoff)
Yippy was well-known among women's golf fans for his lifelong support of the LPGA Tour and of his wife, who followed up a winning playing career (she earned 26 LPGA titles between 1962 and 1979) with becoming the first female commentator of male golf television broadcasts (she has been working in TV since the early '80s). She is also a two-time U.S. Solheim Cup captain and a longtime professional advisor to Golf Digest.
Yippy's obituary in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal describes the Rankins' special relationship:
"They shared in her career and were fortunate to make many friends and travel the world. They were fortunate to also experience some great moments in sports. One of the great joys in his life was his son, Tuey. Supporting his athletic and life endeavors was of the utmost importance to him. As a young man, he coached numerous youth sports teams and has continued to support young people in athletics in other ways. He passionately loved his family, friends, and all of the dogs that warmed and shared his life."
In her Golf Digest "My Shot" article from 2004 (by Guy Yocom), Judy talked about how the two met and married:
"I met Yippy Rankin at a pro-am when I was 20. We knew each other for only three weeks before we got married. I wouldn't say we eloped, but we did get married in Juarez, Mexico. If we'd gotten married in El Paso, we would have had to wait three days for the blood test to come back. That was too long for us -- I was between tournaments."
In addition to his wife, Rankin is survived by his son Tuey, daughter-in-law Jennifer, grandchildren Kendall Anne and Tripp, a brother and a sister.
--Stina Sternberg
Gear spotlight: Callaway Women's RAZR X HL
Callaway Golf has done a nice job with their Solaire set, which is made specifically for slower-swinging women golfers and available in either eight or 13 clubs plus bags (it's the type of "flow set" that includes everything you need from driver to putter). Designed to be as lightweight as possible, with very flexible shafts and high-launching clubheads, it helps slower swingers get more height and distance out of their shots.
But what if you're not a slower swinger and you still need help getting the ball airborne? Then you might want to check out the new Women's RAZR X HL hybrid-iron set.
There's one distinct difference between male and female golfers that's almost universal, and it's the way we interact with the turf. Most men take divots, and most women don't. Perhaps it's biological (guys are built to be diggers, girls are built to be sweepers), perhaps it's mental (women are afraid to make contact with the ground) -- we don't know. But what we do know is that the large majority of women pick the ball cleanly off the grass on good shots, and top the ball on misses. Either way, they're making contact with the ball with the lower part of the clubface, a technique that's not exactly conducive to launching shots high and far.
To combat this problem, Callaway has equipped the RAZR X HL irons (above, left) with a largely unsupported face that is especially responsive on low hits. The wide sole and low, deep center of gravity (CG) also aids in launching the ball higher, which adds distance for average-to-slower-speed swingers (i.e., anyone who's not on the LPGA Tour). The multi-material medallion in the back of the clubhead absorbs vibration and gives the club a softer feel.
RAXR X HL hybrids (above, right) are available as options to the longer irons in the set, and we highly recommend women go this route. Also designed with high launch as priority No. 1, the hybrids boast a thin crown that helps lower the CG. The clubface doesn't have the typical curvature on the bottom that you typically see in woods and hybrids; a clever trick that sets shots on a higher trajectory right from the get-go.
These are bigger hybrids, built to inspire confidence and move through all kinds of turf, with plenty of offset to keep shots from going right.
But what if you're not a slower swinger and you still need help getting the ball airborne? Then you might want to check out the new Women's RAZR X HL hybrid-iron set.
There's one distinct difference between male and female golfers that's almost universal, and it's the way we interact with the turf. Most men take divots, and most women don't. Perhaps it's biological (guys are built to be diggers, girls are built to be sweepers), perhaps it's mental (women are afraid to make contact with the ground) -- we don't know. But what we do know is that the large majority of women pick the ball cleanly off the grass on good shots, and top the ball on misses. Either way, they're making contact with the ball with the lower part of the clubface, a technique that's not exactly conducive to launching shots high and far.
To combat this problem, Callaway has equipped the RAZR X HL irons (above, left) with a largely unsupported face that is especially responsive on low hits. The wide sole and low, deep center of gravity (CG) also aids in launching the ball higher, which adds distance for average-to-slower-speed swingers (i.e., anyone who's not on the LPGA Tour). The multi-material medallion in the back of the clubhead absorbs vibration and gives the club a softer feel.
RAXR X HL hybrids (above, right) are available as options to the longer irons in the set, and we highly recommend women go this route. Also designed with high launch as priority No. 1, the hybrids boast a thin crown that helps lower the CG. The clubface doesn't have the typical curvature on the bottom that you typically see in woods and hybrids; a clever trick that sets shots on a higher trajectory right from the get-go.
These are bigger hybrids, built to inspire confidence and move through all kinds of turf, with plenty of offset to keep shots from going right.
The Women's RAZR X HL set sells for $850 for six irons and two hybrids, and you can learn more about it at callawaygolf.com.
--Stina Sternberg
--Stina Sternberg
USGA gaffe leaves teenager without promised USWO exemption
What would you do if, at age 17, you were told you were about to receive a spot in the US Women's Open? When current Ladies British Open Amateur champion Lauren Taylor of Woburn, England, learned online three weeks ago that the USGA had decided to extend an exemption to the winner of the 2011 LBOAC, she called the news "unreal" and "just so exciting." Today, she was told she won't be getting the exemption after all.
2011 Ladies British Open Amateur champion Lauren Taylor, photographed at the 2011 Junior Solheim Cup in Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images)
The news release put out by the USGA on February 4th announced the addition of four new exemptions into the men's and women's US Open Championships: The male and female winners of the 2011 McCormack Awards, given to the highest-ranked amateur players in the world at the end of the year, and the winners of the 2011 British Amateur Championship and Ladies British Open Amateur Championship would all be in the starting lineups as long as they remained amateurs until after the events. The problem is, the USGA meant to say that exemptions would go to the reigning champions of the latter two events. Since the Ladies British Open Amateur takes place in June, before the US Women's Open, there will be a new champion crowned this coming June to whom the 2012 exemption will belong.
You can call it a clerical error and an honest mistake, but it's a mistake that will undoubtedly cause Taylor some heartbreak.
The USGA released the following statement to GDW Thursday afternoon:
"The United States Golf Association extends its sincere apologies to 2011 Ladies British Open Amateur Champion Lauren Taylor. We have the deepest appreciation for how disappointed Ms. Taylor must be. The USGA proudly created an exemption category for the champion of the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship into the U.S. Women's Open as a further commitment to the presence of amateur golfers in our respective major championships. We realize that our error may have caused the Taylor family an inconvenience and we wish to extend to them our regrets and our appreciation for their understanding. What occurred in this case is not typical of the USGA's level of service to the golf community. We remain committed to working with the highest standards for the good of the game."
Taylor can still make it into the 2012 USWO through regular qualifying, or by winning the 2012 LBOAC.
What do you think? Should the USGA have made good on their promise and extended an extra exemption to Taylor after discovering their error? Let us know in the comment box below.
--Stina Sternberg
2011 Ladies British Open Amateur champion Lauren Taylor, photographed at the 2011 Junior Solheim Cup in Ireland. (Photo by Getty Images)The news release put out by the USGA on February 4th announced the addition of four new exemptions into the men's and women's US Open Championships: The male and female winners of the 2011 McCormack Awards, given to the highest-ranked amateur players in the world at the end of the year, and the winners of the 2011 British Amateur Championship and Ladies British Open Amateur Championship would all be in the starting lineups as long as they remained amateurs until after the events. The problem is, the USGA meant to say that exemptions would go to the reigning champions of the latter two events. Since the Ladies British Open Amateur takes place in June, before the US Women's Open, there will be a new champion crowned this coming June to whom the 2012 exemption will belong.
You can call it a clerical error and an honest mistake, but it's a mistake that will undoubtedly cause Taylor some heartbreak.
The USGA released the following statement to GDW Thursday afternoon:
"The United States Golf Association extends its sincere apologies to 2011 Ladies British Open Amateur Champion Lauren Taylor. We have the deepest appreciation for how disappointed Ms. Taylor must be. The USGA proudly created an exemption category for the champion of the Ladies British Open Amateur Championship into the U.S. Women's Open as a further commitment to the presence of amateur golfers in our respective major championships. We realize that our error may have caused the Taylor family an inconvenience and we wish to extend to them our regrets and our appreciation for their understanding. What occurred in this case is not typical of the USGA's level of service to the golf community. We remain committed to working with the highest standards for the good of the game."
Taylor can still make it into the 2012 USWO through regular qualifying, or by winning the 2012 LBOAC.
What do you think? Should the USGA have made good on their promise and extended an extra exemption to Taylor after discovering their error? Let us know in the comment box below.
--Stina Sternberg
Sorenstam says "No Thanks" to 2013 Solheim captaincy
In a surprise announcement during her weekly appearance on Golf Channel's Morning Drive Thursday, former world No. 1 and eight-time Solheim Cup player Annika Sorenstam revealed that she has officially turned down repeated offers from the Ladies European Tour to helm the European Solheim Cup team at the 2013 matches at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, Colo. Sorenstam followed up the announcement with a post on her blog that explains her thinking:
"The Solheim Cup has been an important part of my career, and I hope to one day lead the European team. However, after working with Captain Alison Nicholas and her team this past year as Vice Captain, I saw firsthand the incredible amount of work and dedication it takes to be the Captain. With my young family, foundation, businesses, and other commitments I have already made to try and help grow the game, I simply cannot provide the necessary time that the European team, Solheim family, and the entire event deserves."
Sorenstam (left) is embraced by two-time European Solheim Cup captain Alison Nicholas at Killeen Castle in Ireland after their team wins the 2011 matches. (Photo by Getty Images)
Sorenstam, who holds the winningest Solheim Cup record in history (22-11-4) and retired from professional golf in 2009, was a shoe-in for the job, especially after her role in bringing the European team to victory as an assistant captain at Killeen Castle in 2011. Her decision has likely left the LET scrambling; the LPGA announced last month that the 2013 U.S. team captain will be Meg Mallon.
Morning Drive co-host Erik Kuselias asked Sorenstam how much the pending decision on designers for the 2016 Olympic golf course in Brazil played into her choice (Sorenstam and Jack Nicklaus have offered their joint services). "I can't commit to anything until I know what will happen in Rio. With the [Olympic] decision being [pushed back] I didn't want [the Solheim Cup committee] to wait on me."
--Stina Sternberg
"The Solheim Cup has been an important part of my career, and I hope to one day lead the European team. However, after working with Captain Alison Nicholas and her team this past year as Vice Captain, I saw firsthand the incredible amount of work and dedication it takes to be the Captain. With my young family, foundation, businesses, and other commitments I have already made to try and help grow the game, I simply cannot provide the necessary time that the European team, Solheim family, and the entire event deserves."
Sorenstam (left) is embraced by two-time European Solheim Cup captain Alison Nicholas at Killeen Castle in Ireland after their team wins the 2011 matches. (Photo by Getty Images)Sorenstam, who holds the winningest Solheim Cup record in history (22-11-4) and retired from professional golf in 2009, was a shoe-in for the job, especially after her role in bringing the European team to victory as an assistant captain at Killeen Castle in 2011. Her decision has likely left the LET scrambling; the LPGA announced last month that the 2013 U.S. team captain will be Meg Mallon.
Morning Drive co-host Erik Kuselias asked Sorenstam how much the pending decision on designers for the 2016 Olympic golf course in Brazil played into her choice (Sorenstam and Jack Nicklaus have offered their joint services). "I can't commit to anything until I know what will happen in Rio. With the [Olympic] decision being [pushed back] I didn't want [the Solheim Cup committee] to wait on me."
--Stina Sternberg
Gear spotlight: Cobra AMP for women
You may have noticed that Cobra Golf has become a bit more, well, colorful since joining forces with Puma in the spring of 2010. If you walked by the company's booth at the recent PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, it might have taken you a while to recover your eyesight from the blast of orange that assaulted your pupils. Cobra has become a younger, hipper brand than ever before, but beneath all the Gen-Y marketing and splashy hues you'll find some really cool club technology that women golfers stand to benefit from.
The new line of Cobra women's clubs includes two types of AMP 460cc titanium drivers -- an adjustable model (above) for players who like to tinker with face settings and might need a more neutral or even open face, and an offset one for those who just need help battling a slice. Weight has been distributed low and deep inside the clubheads, which adds height and distance to your shots. The milled titanium face has a unique design that's focused on maximizing speed on off-center hits. The adjustable Cobra Women's AMP driver comes with three different face settings (closed, neutral and open), is available in 13.5 degrees of loft (although when set to the closed face, the loft increases, and the opposite happens with the open face setting) and costs $299. The offset model has 15 degrees of loft and costs $249.
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The new line of Cobra women's clubs includes two types of AMP 460cc titanium drivers -- an adjustable model (above) for players who like to tinker with face settings and might need a more neutral or even open face, and an offset one for those who just need help battling a slice. Weight has been distributed low and deep inside the clubheads, which adds height and distance to your shots. The milled titanium face has a unique design that's focused on maximizing speed on off-center hits. The adjustable Cobra Women's AMP driver comes with three different face settings (closed, neutral and open), is available in 13.5 degrees of loft (although when set to the closed face, the loft increases, and the opposite happens with the open face setting) and costs $299. The offset model has 15 degrees of loft and costs $249. Video: Five Questions for Paula Creamer
At a recent photo shoot with Golf Digest playing editor Paula Creamer, we got a chance to ask her some really deep, thought-provoking questions. Actually, while she probably would have let us do that -- she's about as cool as they come -- there was no time. So instead, we decided to ask her about her favorite things. We learned a lot; who knew pie crust was even possible to eat without a filling?
-- Stina Sternberg
-- Stina Sternberg
The Style Blog: Diamonds are forever
I'm not suggesting you wear your 6-carat rock on the golf course--even if they do manufacture golf gloves with openings on the ring finger that allow your diamond to poke through. No, I'm feeling a bit nostalgic for that classic diamond pattern synonymous with golf-wear and best suited for a cozy sweater.
Argyle jumpers fall into the category of dressing known as a classic. And guess what? Classics are all the rage these days. Thirteen-year-old boys are sporting grandpa-style cardigans because they don't want to look like grandpa in oversized, striped, double-mercerized polos. It feels smarter and fresher to dress more like Arnold Palmer than Johnny Miller. And as far as us ladies are concerned, think more Babe Zaharias and less Dottie Pepper.
This patterned topper is easy to throw on over your favorite polo shirt and it lends your look a traditional vibe that's all golf and all the rage.
Here are some of my favorites:
Argyle jumpers fall into the category of dressing known as a classic. And guess what? Classics are all the rage these days. Thirteen-year-old boys are sporting grandpa-style cardigans because they don't want to look like grandpa in oversized, striped, double-mercerized polos. It feels smarter and fresher to dress more like Arnold Palmer than Johnny Miller. And as far as us ladies are concerned, think more Babe Zaharias and less Dottie Pepper.
This patterned topper is easy to throw on over your favorite polo shirt and it lends your look a traditional vibe that's all golf and all the rage.
Here are some of my favorites:
EP Pro Argyle V-Neck Sweater, $98.00, Visit website
Cutter & Buck: Annika Next Phase Sweater, $52.50, Visit website
Lija Axis Argyle Sweater, $120.00, Visit website
Abacus Finnigan Pullover Red, $77.00, Visit website
Burberry Cashmere Argyle Sweater, $193.00, Visit website
Liz Claiborne Argyle Sweater, $25.00, Visit website
Lady Hagen Women's Chamber Argyle Sweater, $26.97, Visit website
Lady Hagen Women's Chamber Argyle Sweater, $26.97, Visit website
Woman Undercover: We'll answer your questions
I've dined out on this story for the better part of seven months. Anytime people would ask what I was working on, I'd say, "Well, I went on a road trip, undercover, with an LPGA player named Kim Hall. We pretended not to know each other, and we saw how men reacted when Kim joined their groups at five different courses..."
People definitely wanted to hear all about this -- much more than my usual stories about buddies golf trips and/or real estate.
It is a pretty intriguing idea, after all. How would most men respond when a woman they didn't know joined them on the tee? Would they roll their eyes? Curse her under their breath? Mock her swing when she wasn't looking?
Truth be told, I would say her treatment by some of the men we met was worse than that.
Kim and I both arrived in Chicago on a Thursday night. She had spent the previous day in New York, posing for the photos you see accompanying our article. She brought with her a stylist, several boxes of wardrobe changes and her golf clubs. My colleague Stina Sternberg had helpfully forwarded a couple of extra boxes of equipment, which were waiting for us. (We couldn't very well have her pretending to be a beginner with top-of-the-line TaylorMade clubs.)
For the next two days, Kim would get up before sunrise and endure a lengthy makeup/costuming session. When she would emerge from her room to meet me in the hotel lobby, it was amazing. I've been telling people she "inhabited" those characters. She was VERY convincing.
Along the way there were weather hassles that complicated things and had us scrambling a bit. But in the end, the routine was basically this: We had booked tee times, separately, beforehand. We'd drive to each course in separate rental cars, to help give the impression we didn't know each other. We'd enter the clubhouses a few minutes apart and check in. Then we'd start taking notes, mentally and (when I could sneak away unseen) scribbling in a notepad.
After each morning round, Kim would meet up with the stylist and undergo another transformation. In the afternoon, we'd play again...and meet up for dinner afterward to discuss what happened during the day. For our final round, on Sunday, Kim had it easy -- she only had to "portray" herself: a golf pro.
When the article came out last week, I posted a link to it on my Facebook wall and a friend from many years ago commented, "... and you're just now discovering the discrepancies! Better late than never!"
Seems to me she's missed the point. This experience wasn't about "discovering discrepancies." Everyone knows golf has a long history of being unwelcoming to women and others. But it's also come a long way. Our goal with "A Woman Undercover" was simply to get a sense of how far.
Kim Hall and I will be discussing the topic, and answering your questions, in a Facebook chat this Friday at 2 p.m. Eastern. But you don't have to wait until then to ask your questions. Ask them now, in the "comments" section below, and we'll answer them on Friday.
--Peter Finch
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People definitely wanted to hear all about this -- much more than my usual stories about buddies golf trips and/or real estate.
It is a pretty intriguing idea, after all. How would most men respond when a woman they didn't know joined them on the tee? Would they roll their eyes? Curse her under their breath? Mock her swing when she wasn't looking?
Truth be told, I would say her treatment by some of the men we met was worse than that.
Kim and I both arrived in Chicago on a Thursday night. She had spent the previous day in New York, posing for the photos you see accompanying our article. She brought with her a stylist, several boxes of wardrobe changes and her golf clubs. My colleague Stina Sternberg had helpfully forwarded a couple of extra boxes of equipment, which were waiting for us. (We couldn't very well have her pretending to be a beginner with top-of-the-line TaylorMade clubs.)
For the next two days, Kim would get up before sunrise and endure a lengthy makeup/costuming session. When she would emerge from her room to meet me in the hotel lobby, it was amazing. I've been telling people she "inhabited" those characters. She was VERY convincing.
Along the way there were weather hassles that complicated things and had us scrambling a bit. But in the end, the routine was basically this: We had booked tee times, separately, beforehand. We'd drive to each course in separate rental cars, to help give the impression we didn't know each other. We'd enter the clubhouses a few minutes apart and check in. Then we'd start taking notes, mentally and (when I could sneak away unseen) scribbling in a notepad.
After each morning round, Kim would meet up with the stylist and undergo another transformation. In the afternoon, we'd play again...and meet up for dinner afterward to discuss what happened during the day. For our final round, on Sunday, Kim had it easy -- she only had to "portray" herself: a golf pro.
When the article came out last week, I posted a link to it on my Facebook wall and a friend from many years ago commented, "... and you're just now discovering the discrepancies! Better late than never!"
Seems to me she's missed the point. This experience wasn't about "discovering discrepancies." Everyone knows golf has a long history of being unwelcoming to women and others. But it's also come a long way. Our goal with "A Woman Undercover" was simply to get a sense of how far.
Kim Hall and I will be discussing the topic, and answering your questions, in a Facebook chat this Friday at 2 p.m. Eastern. But you don't have to wait until then to ask your questions. Ask them now, in the "comments" section below, and we'll answer them on Friday.
--Peter Finch
The Style Blog: Iconic inspiration
If I had to choose one word to describe my personal style it would have to be "Sybil." Yes, I have a multiple-style disorder when it comes to dressing on and off the course. I think it's the only time multiple personalities can be fun.
Obviously, I love to put outfits together -- as a stylist, it's what I do for a living. It would get very boring very fast if I could only dress one way. But most women don't share this inclination. Women not suffering from MSD tend to pick one look that works and stick to it. To them, I can only offer one piece of advice: Please make sure your clothes fit properly. Me, I'll continue to imitate all the fabulous style icons that make dressing so much fun.
Last week at the 2012 PGA Merchandise show, I got a sneak peek at what will be in stores and pro shops for Fall 2012. I realized that I couldn't decide what I loved more: trousers or dresses. It goes back to my multiple personalities. The two personas that seem to win out over the rest are Kate (named for the fabulous Katharine Hepburn and her preference for trousers) and Diane (after Diane von Furstenberg, the designer of dresses for women of all shapes and sizes). I noticed that golf-apparel designers tend to favor these ladies almost as much as I do. For Fall '12, you can expect to find well-tailored, comfortable and very utilitarian trousers like the ones from J. Lindeberg. Or you can look for very stylish skirts and dresses that are both feminine and functional, like the ones from the Greg Norman Collection. Check out these images to get some inspiration for Fall 2012:
Obviously, I love to put outfits together -- as a stylist, it's what I do for a living. It would get very boring very fast if I could only dress one way. But most women don't share this inclination. Women not suffering from MSD tend to pick one look that works and stick to it. To them, I can only offer one piece of advice: Please make sure your clothes fit properly. Me, I'll continue to imitate all the fabulous style icons that make dressing so much fun.
Last week at the 2012 PGA Merchandise show, I got a sneak peek at what will be in stores and pro shops for Fall 2012. I realized that I couldn't decide what I loved more: trousers or dresses. It goes back to my multiple personalities. The two personas that seem to win out over the rest are Kate (named for the fabulous Katharine Hepburn and her preference for trousers) and Diane (after Diane von Furstenberg, the designer of dresses for women of all shapes and sizes). I noticed that golf-apparel designers tend to favor these ladies almost as much as I do. For Fall '12, you can expect to find well-tailored, comfortable and very utilitarian trousers like the ones from J. Lindeberg. Or you can look for very stylish skirts and dresses that are both feminine and functional, like the ones from the Greg Norman Collection. Check out these images to get some inspiration for Fall 2012:
Coming Fall 2012 from Greg Norman; Visit website for more info.
Coming Fall 2012 from Greg Norman; Visit website for more info.
Coming Fall 2012 from Greg Norman; Visit website for more info.
Coming Fall 2012 from J. Lindeberg; Visit website for more info.
Coming Fall 2012 from J. Lindeberg; Visit website for more info.
Coming Fall 2012 from J. Lindeberg; Visit website for more info.
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