Turn the Links Pink this October

As women, we all need to take an active role in educating ourselves about breast cancer prevention, increasing awareness, supporting other women that have been diagnosed with this disease and celebrating the lives of cancer survivors.

It is our hope that during the month of October you will take a moment to schedule your routine exams and mammogram. Be sure to share this reminder to all the wonderful women in your life.

Warmest regards,
The Girls at Golf4Her.

Resources:
The National Breast Cancer Foundation
Susan G. Koman for the Cure
Breast Cancer Society
Save the Tatas
Birdies for Breast Cancer

Solheim Cup Wardrobe: Thursday

Here are the outfits the ladies Solheim Cup Teams will be wearing today, Thursday, September 22, 2011. USA Team apparel is provided by Antigua. Their outerwear is by Sunice. European Team apparel is provided by Abacus.

 

USA Team: Antigua

European Team: Abacus

Big Break with Mallory Blackwelder: Rules

Tune into the Golf Channel Tuesday, September 20 at 9pm to watch the premier of Big Break Ireland featuring Golf4Her ambassador Mallory Blackwelder. Each week that Mallory appears on the Big Break, Golf4Her will giveaway fabulous prizes to lucky Golf4Her fans. Let's hope she brought her luck charm to Ireland!

Episode 1: The Premier
Winner will receive one (1) 4all by JoFit polo.
All other fans that participates will receive an exclusive promotional code for use on the purchase of the winning polo.

Contest Instructions:
1. 'Like' the Contest photo on facebook
2. Become a fan of Golf4Her, 4all by JoFit and Mallory Blackwelder

Contest starts
Tuesday, September 20 @ 12pm (ET)

Contest ends
Tuesday, September 20 @ 9pm (ET)

If Mallory makes it through the first episode, next week, 4 lucky fans will win an exclusive one-of-a-kind PUKKA Hat. Similar to the one Mallory and other LPGA Tour players are wearing.

Official rules:

You must follow the listed instructions above to be eligible for this contest. If you fail to abide by any of the rules mentioned then your entry will be deleted, and may become disqualified. Only open to residents of the United States.Winner will be contacted by a Golf4Her representative for shipping information.

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or Golf Channel. You understand that you are providing your information to Golf4Her, LLC and not to facebook. Contact Golf4Her with questions info@golf4her.com

It's the end of the muffin top!

{NEW: Smashing Golf & Tennis }

Despite their misleadingly cute name, the "muffin tops" or "love handles" as they're often called, are NOT cute. That roll of fat just below the waistline and just above the hip line has ruined many a cute outfit and made many an otherwise attractive girl look frumpy.

Smashing Golf & Tennis introduces the first apparel line designed with a buttery soft compression fabric that tone and shape your body where you need it most.

Our favorite is the Smashing Golf Trudy Golf Skort available in seven colors.  As seen in Shape Magazine, this skort smooths out your silhouette making you look 5-10 pounds slimmer.

Looks great paired with the Smashing Golf Eleanor Ruched Tank or Long Sleeve Cynthia Shirt.

View the entire 2011 Smashing Golf and Tennis collection at Golf4Her.comLeave us know what you think.


~Tee It Up In Style!

Birdies for Breast Cancer Ballmarker

{ Pink Ribbon Ballmarker }

Proceeds from each Bonjoc Pink Ribbon ball marker will be donated to Birdies for Breast Cancer, a charity founded by LPGA Tour Player Cristie Kerr. Great gift idea for your next breast cancer awareness rally or event.

- 100% genuine Swarovski crystals
- Magnetic hat clip
- Diameter 1"
- Arrives in a velveteen carrying pouch

 $24 + free shipping

Shop the 'Pretty in Pink Webtique' for more fashionable ways to celebrate cancer survivors and support ongoing research in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.

Join us for the premier of Big Break Ireland

{ Mallory Blackwelder, LPGA Futures Tour }

Join us on Tuesday, September 20 at 9pm (ET) for the season premier of the Golf Channel's Big Break Ireland, featuring Golf4Her brand ambassador Mallory Blackwelder who will compete for a chance to win an $80,000 pot o' gold and 2 tour exemptions. 

Luck will only get her so far, skill will make her the next winner of the Big Break.

Join us on Facebook and Twitter for chances to win great prizes. The longer Mallory stays on the show, the better the prizes will be!

Let us know if you'll be watching with us!

Pre-order SUNICE Solheim Cup Apparel

The U.S. Solheim Cup Team will be warm and dry wearing Sunice Outerwear this September at the Killeen Castle in County Meath, Ireland. Rosie Jones, the U.S. team captain, selected Sunice for its attention to styling and exceptional performance in a difficult wet climate.

Since the official uniform is not available to us hackers, we've partnered with Sunice to bring you access to a few of our favorite pieces from the Sunice outerwear collection. Each is embroidered with the official 2011 Solheim Cup logo.

Pre-orders will be accepted through Sunday, September 11, 2011.

{ Sunice Alexandria Windstopper Softshell Jacket }

The Sunice Alexandria Windstopper Softshell Jacket is part of the Sunice Pro Sport Collection that features ultimate performance benefits of the Windstopper membrane. Soft shells and lined knits combine fashion with function. Designed with 100% windstopper protection and breathability. Extreme water repellency. Lightweight construction for ultimate comfort. Available in Lapis, White and Black.

{ Sunice Amberley Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket }

The Sunice Women's Hurricane Collection brings you the best-of-the-best in golf outerwear. The Sunice Amberley Gore-Tex Paclite Jacket combines extreme breathability with durable wind and waterproofness with minimum weight and pack volume. The only fabric requested by name around the globe, it's not surprising that this collection is backed by a Lifetime Guarantee to keep you dry promise. Available in White/Tangarine and Black/Pure White.

{ Sunice Jada Super Stretch Pullover }

The Sunice Women's Sport Layers Collection is the culmination of all Sunice styles that speak to lifestyle layering pieces. A true melange of science and style in soft shells. The Sunice JADA Super Stretch Pullover is one of our favorite layering pieces. It's highly water repellent. Has superior breathability and intense wind protection. Available in Rose Dust, Lapis, White and Black.

The entire Sunice outerwear and new Silver collection will be available for Pre-orders at Golf4Her starting November 1, 2011.

Join our mailing and be the first to know when pre-orders begin.

Tee it up in Style!
Golf4Her

2011 Solheim Cup Apparel by Sunice

The U.S. Solheim Cup Team will be warm and dry wearing Sunice Outerwear this September at the Killeen Castle in County Meath, Ireland. Rosie Jones, the U.S. team captain, selected Sunice for its attention to styling and exceptional performance in a difficult wet climate.

The players will wear as part of their exclusive uniform multiple Sunice garments manufactured using only Gore-Tex® fabrics to ensure they are provided ultimate performance and protection from the elements. In honor of the Solheim Cup captain Sunice has named their ladies Ultimate jacket, "the Rosie." As leader of the U.S. Solheim Cup team and a champion in her own right, Rosie was exactly who they were looking for in naming the jacket.

About Sunice
Sunice®, founded in 1976 in Alberta, Canada as a skiwear brand, successfully transcended its technical outerwear capabilities into the golf market in the early 1990s as the golf industry gravitated towards designing sport-specific garments that truly helped enhance the game. Thus, it's no surprise Sunice® -owned and run by Montreal, Canada-based Fletcher Leisure Group Inc., a company with 42 years of golf industry experience-meets the demands of the most discerning golfer. Sunice® golf rainwear is a chosen favorite by many PGA and LPGA Tour players around the world.

About The Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup is named in honor of Karsten Solheim, and his family, the makers of PING golf equipment. The Solheim Cup is the most prestigious international team event in women's professional golf. It is a biennial, trans-Atlantic team match-play competition featuring the best U.S.-born players from the LPGA and the best European-born players from the LET. The U.S. Team leads the competition, 8-3, and has never lost on home soil. The 2011 Solheim Cup will and be played at Killeen Castle in County Meath, Ireland, Sept. 19-25. In addition to founding sponsor PING, Global Partners of The Solheim Cup include AIB Group and Rolex. For more information, log on to www.SolheimCup.com.


Tell us what you think about the U.S. Solheim Cup Team outerwear uniform.

Golf4Her Becomes EWGA Member Benefit Provider

The GolfWire
http://www.thegolfwire.com/stories/244556

 

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, September 7, 2011 - Golf4Her.com, the popular online shopping destination for women's golf apparel, accessories and gear has become a benefits provider for the EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association). EWGA members receive free shipping and 5% back in reward points with every online purchase. Points can be redeemed for reward certificates to apply toward future purchases.

By partnering with the golf industry's top designers, Golf4Her brings women easy access to an exciting collection of hard to find golf fashions in the latest styles, newest fabrics, and hottest trends. This online-only retailer carries an extensive selection of the basic golf essentials every fashion-forward golfer must have as well as trendy items to always look in the latest style. The site's Fashion Caddy feature helps to accessorize every golf outfit, with suggestions for a coordinated glove, hat, bag and ball marker. See www.golf4her.com

"We blend fashion, sport and lifestyle giving women a fresh new look suitable on and off the course," says Christina Thompson, Golf4Her founder and owner, and a member of the EWGA Northern New Jersey Chapter. "We are pleased to be a new benefits provider for the EWGA and know that the members will welcome our amazing selection of women's golf merchandise found at Golf4Her."

Since its founding in 1991 as the Executive Women's Golf Association, the EWGA has welcomed more than 100,000 women in the game, connecting them to learn, play, and enjoy golf for business and fun. This association delivers a wide range of golf, social and networking activities for both new and experienced golfers.

A 2010 survey of EWGA members conducted by the PGA of America found that the average EWGA member plays 35 rounds per year. EWGA members spent an average of $4,533 on golf activities, merchandise and golf related travel, with each local EWGA chapter annually generating $550,000 in golf related spending and an average of 4,300 rounds of golf. With over 120 chapters throughout the United States, as well as international chapters in Canada, the EWGA represents nearly $70 million to the golf industry.

A survey of former EWGA members found that 90% of these women continued to play golf. While the former EWGA member survey did not include golf-related travel, this group's golf spending accounted for an additional $98 million, totaling over $168 million and 1.7 million rounds of golf per year.

The EWGA is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. For more information, see www.ewga.com

Contact:
Angie Niehoff
Niehoff Marketing Associates
561-868-0297
niehoff@bellsouth.net

Father, daughter team up

Mallory Blackwelder has dad working as caddie
By PETE DOUGHERTY Staff writer
Published 12:50 a.m., Thursday, September 8, 2011

{ Worth and Mallory Blackwelder }

ALBANY -- In 23 years as a professional caddie, Worth Blackwelder has carried clubs for some LPGA greats, including Beth Daniel, Juli Inkster, Cristie Kerr and Saratoga Springs' own Dottie Pepper.

Another well-known name, at least to him, will walk alongside him this week in the Price Chopper Tour Championship at Capital Hills. It is his daughter, Mallory Blackwelder, a 24-year-old second-year player on the LPGA Futures Golf Tour.
It is far from the first time Mallory has had her father on the bag. He stopped carrying fulltime on the LPGA Tour last year when his daughter turned pro, but they try to maintain a golfer-caddie relationship.

"It's going to be a little different because she's my daughter," Worth said, "but we've done it together for a long time. Ninety-nine percent of the time we get along really well. I don't think we've had but one bad day.

"It was in Turkey on the LET last year. She was tied for the lead, it was her second Ladies' European Tour event, and she got off to a bad start on the second round. I was probably trying to over-caddie a little bit, and she basically told me to back off. We don't fight. I treat her like I would treat Juli Inkster or Cristie Kerr or Dottie Pepper, and she treats me like a tour caddie that she hired. We keep the father-daughter part out of it."

Worth's wife and Mallory's mother is the former Myra Van Hoose, the 1980 LPGA Rookie of the Year. The two Blackwelder children, son Myles and daughter Mallory, spent their early years running through the bunkers of LPGA courses.

"I played basketball and volleyball when I was younger," Mallory said. "That was more fun because it was a team sport, and all the girls at school that I was friends with were doing it, but they made me play my first (golf) tournament when I was 11. I shot lke 68 for nine holes. It's not like I was a child prodigy.

"I met other girls who played golf. They weren't from my area, so I started playing on the junior golf tours and liked it, and I progressively got better pretty quick."

Despite missing four tournaments this season, Blackwelder is 28th on the Futures money list. A victory in this week's season-ending tournament would get her to the top 10, which offers LPGA conditional status for next season.

Blackwelder said she gets help from both parents. Her mother is her swing coach. Her father helps with course management, short-game strategy, etc.

"I don't realize how good she was," Blackwelder said of her mother. "If you look at the Rookies of the Year, before and after her. It's like Nancy Lopez (1978) and Beth Daniel (1979) and like big, big names (including Patty Sheehan in 1981). She never won on the tour. She finished second several times, finished fifth at a U.S. Open. When my brother and I came along, life changes."

The family lives in Versailles, Ky. , where they operate the Blackwelder Golf Academy. Worth spends time on the road with his daughter, hoping to help her career the way he did for several LPGA players -- including Pepper.

"Dottie's very intense," Worth said with a laugh. "Everybody knows that. You don't want to catch the Dottie stare. When a border collie wants to hurt someone, he's going to give you that stare. That's the Dottie Pepper bordie-collie stare. I have seen her just rip guys who are volunteers. They paid their $70 for a shirt and their khakis, they're holding a sign, Dottie will move them out of the way if she needs to.

"She was great to me. I enjoyed caddying for Dottie. I like her intensity. ... We've stayed friends. She's interested in Mallory's career. She'll email or call me to ask he she's doing. She's a good person."
Reach Pete Dougherty at 454-5416 or pdougherty@timesunion.com. Visit the golf blog at http://blog.timesunion.com/golf.

LPGA Futures Tour
PRICE CHOPPER TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP
Websites: http://lpga futures.com; http://price choppertourchampionship.com