Easy to Keep Golf Resolutions for 2013

Once again, it's that time of the year to make our annual golf resolutions. Like years past, we convince ourselves that we can keep these resolutions throughout the year but usually forget they even existed by mid-January. Can you remember what your resolutions were last year? Probably not. But this year it's different. 

Here are our Top 10 easy to keep golf resolutions:

1. Practice, practice, practice. Spending more time at the range or with a teaching pro is the only way to see major improvements!

2. Stay focused. It's so easy to get mentally derailed by one bad shot, when, in reality, that's all it is -- one bad shot.

3. Increase strength and flexibility. Work on improving flexibility through stretching and some core strengthening exercises. This is not an "I need to exercise more" resolution, that's on our other list! There will be more yoga and kettle bell training in 2013!

4. Consistency off the tee. Hit more fairways and stay out of trouble off the tee. If this means hitting a 3-wood or a long iron, so be it. But, play smarter!

5. Master a new technique. Getting out of green side bunkers with confidence and consistency continues to be a top goal.

6. Play a new course. It's a great way to meet new people and get out of the home-course comfort zone.

7. Control tempo. Grip it and rip it fine but only if you can control it. Tempo is key to making solid contact.

8. Introduce 3 women to golf. With so many women telling us they are ready to take up the sport, this should be the easiest one on the list.

9. Play more golf. Seriously, have you ever heard anyone say they want to play less golf? We all know, the more you play the better you play. Even if just 9 holes, the key to just get out there!

10. Make more putts. No more 3-putting or leaving it short - the short game it where we lose all our strokes!

 
Let's hear it. What's your 2013 New Year's Golf Resolution?





Happy New Year everyone!
~The Girls at Golf4Her

Take care of the golf balls first, the rest is just sand!

A teacher's life lesson using a jar of golf balls.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full.. The students responded with a unanimous ‘yes.’

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.The students laughed..

‘Now,’ said the professor as the laughter subsided, ‘I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things—-your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions—-and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.. The sand is everything else—-the small stuff.

‘If you put the sand into the jar first,’ he continued, ‘there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life.

If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.

Take care of the golf balls first—-the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, ‘I’m glad you asked.’ The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a cup of coffee with a friend.

Author, unknown.

Golf Style: Blue, Green & Diamonds

Navy and green might be one of our all-time favorite color combination.  It’s fresh and fun, with a twist of preppy… very appropriate for golf! But our favorite feature of the  2013 Wear To Win ladies golf collection is the diamond graphic and stretch-weave fabrics used in the skorts.

Get This Look:

Wear To Win 3/4 Length Zip Top Navy
Feel like a woman in this 3/4 sleeve smooth stretch fabric polo.

Wear To Win Emerald Green Sleeveless Zip Top
This feminine fitting sleeveles polo fits as good as it feels!

Wear To Win Diamond Textured Blue Jay Skort
Wear To Win Diamond Textured Navy Skort
Both of these skorts are designed with a super comfy moisture-wicking stretchy diamond weave fabric.

Wear To Win Blue Graphic Skort
designed with a graphic diamond print in white and blue colors.

Abigale Lynn Ballmarker - Clover
Ame & Lulu City Tote - Arcadia Print
Ame & Lulu Wristlet - Arcadia Print


Tell us what you think about the new Wear To Win ladies golf collection.


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Cross Golf: Woman's Golf Jacket Converts into a Vest

{ available in Black and Carmine Pink | Golf4Her }

Two jackets in one!

Designed with a detachable hood and sleeves, this Cross Golf ladies rain jacket easily converts into a vest. Plus, it's designed with sealed seams for ultimate protection from the rain. Perfect for on and off the golf course!

Features:

• Stretch mesh lining for extra lightness
• Full length zipper behind protective storm placket
• Adjustable collar width Pre-shaped sleeves
• Zippered inner security pocket
• 2 fleece lined front pockets with protective plackets
• Waist adjusters placed inside front pockets
• Velcro tab width adjuster at sleeve hem
• Micro fleece chin guard
• Cross 3-year guarantee
• Breathable
• FTX fabric
• Sealed seams for maximum rain protection
• Fit: Regular
• Available in black and Carmine Pink

Click here to learn more about this ladies Cross Pro Hood golf jacket.


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Ladies Golf Rain Pants for Tall Girls!

Hey tall girls, if you are looking for longer fitting golf rain pants, look no further. Galway Bay rain pants are available in three lengths: 30, 32" and 35".

These comfortable new ladies golf rain pants are designed with a durable water resistant poly outershell with a laminated membrane on the back side. This soft, quiet shell keeps out 98% of the wind and the double layer repels water.

These garments are lined with a tech fabric that is used for base layer apparel in Europe for hiking and other cold weather action sports, helpful in maintaining body temperature without being overly hot.

• 2 front pockets
• 2 back snap pockets
• Sits 1" below natural waist
• Zip closure
• Elastic waist
• Belt loops Slimming fit
• Designed to be worn alone. So no bulky appearance of traditional rain pants. 
• Inner fleece liner (27" with loop fastener)
• Split hem with Velcro tab
• Galway Bay logo on back pocket
• Pants run true to size 

Fabric features: 

• Sealed seams
• Water-proof outer shell
• Wind resistant membrane
• Micro fleece moisture wicking mesh liner
• Stretch fabric

You don't have to be a golfer to have a reliable pair of rain pants in your wardrobe. Great for those rainy days at watching your favorite sports teams or your kids soccer game on the weekend!


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Fore Barrow Challenge: Team Blackwelder

{Mallory & Myra Blackwelder, LPGA }

This weekend, I had the privilege of playing in the Fore Barrow Challenge benefiting the Barrow Neurological Institute. This unique event paired one retired LPGA Tour player with a current tour player in a two-person team event.

The field of players for this event included multiple Hall of Famers, the current LPGA Player of the Year, Stacy Lewis, and the current U.S. Solheim Cup Captain, Meg Mallon.

My partner was my mom, Myra Blackwelder, who was the LPGA Rookie of the Year in 1980. We are the first ever mother-daughter combination to have had LPGA status.

Playing in this event with her was such a special experience that we will both remember forever. We had never played as a team before, other than when I played for her in college. But having her play as well was much different than just coaching me.

 Because she has been busy teaching and coaching since her retirement, she hadn’t played a tournament before this weekend in about six years. Needless to say she was a little nervous on the first hole, but she played great!

The first round was a Chapman alternate shot format, which meant we both hit a tee shot, then picked the best one and played alternate shot in from there. Alternate shot is a difficult format because your shot is going to determine if your partner is in good shape for the next shot. We shot three-under in the alternate shot format, and then shot six-under on Sunday playing our own best ball. We finished tied for 8th in the event and had a great time.

My favorite part of the event was seeing how good the retired LPGA players still are. I played a few holes of the practice round with JoAnne Carner, who is 73 years old. She still hits it great and is so much fun to watch. These women have accomplished so much and truly paved the way for my generation to be able to follow our dreams. I am so appreciative of their hard work and all they’ve done for women’s golf, and I can’t wait for the event next year!

~Mallory

The Fore Barrow Challenge is hosted by Tina Tombs, a Senior LPGA TOUR Pro. Learn more about this event: http://forebarrowchallenge.com/

Loudmouth Golf Bags Now Availble for Die-Hard Fans

{ Loudmouth Golf Bags at Golf4Her.com }

The Loudmouth Golf Bag finally arrived! These dazzling lightweight stand bags exhibit the best and the brightest in Loudmouth patterns. Made from the highest quality materials, this bag is both durable and stylish.  

Details

- Lightweight stand bag
- Custom Loudmouth hip pad
- Over-sized carry strap with reinforced padding
- 3 spacious pockets
- Extra large valuables pocket
- Water resistant zipper
- Water bottle holder
- Weight: 5 lbs.
- Length: 36"
- Manufactured by Molhimawk, Inc.

Available in Shagdelic White, Disco Balls Black, Lightning Rod, Magic Bus and Splash USA

Let us know if you would rock these bags on the golf course?

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Golf Style: Fila Golf Stockholm Knit Sweater

{ Fila Golf for women at Golf4Her.com }

Break the ugly Christmas sweater trend this year and rock the Fila Golf women's Stockholm knit sweater. It's a lightweight layer for those chilly winter rounds. 

• Rib V-Neck
• Long sleeves
• Stripe finish on sleeve and hem
• Rib cuffs and hem
• F-box patch logo sewn on bottom right hem
• Lightweight knit 
• 50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic
• Colors: Navy, Black or White

 Shop the coordinating men's style: Fila Golf Men's Chamonix Knit Sweater


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Golf Style: Striped Volterra Polo from FILA Golf

{ Fila Golf available at Golf4He.com }

Looking for a ladies golf polo that provides a little more coverage in the length but still has a feminine fit? We think you are going to love the Fila Golf Women's Volterra Striped polo.

• V-neck placket with solid collar
• Piped wrap front seam
• Monochromatic stripes
• 3/4 length sleeves with solid cuffs
• F-box patch logo sewn on bottom right hem
• Longer fit
• Extra stretch fabric
• Lightweight

Fabric features:

89% Polyester, 11% Lycra

• Anti-Bacterial - the anti-bacterial finish is highly effective for eliminating bacteria causing perspiration odors, and has excellent washing durability.
• Moisture Wicking - This fabric feature draws moisture and sweat away from the body by transferring it to the fabrics’ outer layer, allowing it to evaporate quickly. The wicking fabrics dry very rapidly, keeping you cool, dry, and comfortable during any activity.  

Shop the coordinating men's style: Fila Golf Men's Monaco Striped Polo


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Golf Style: Fila Golf Sport Shirts for Men and Women

 

Each day this week, we will unwrap a new Fila Golf gift idea at an exclusive holiday price, just for you. As an added bonus, it ships free*!

Monday, December 3:

• Fila Golf Men's Tahoe Sport Shirt 
• Fila Golf Women's Reno Sport Shirt

Features:

• Long sleeve layering shirt
• Zip up placket with turtle neck
• Tech-Dry & Anti-Bacterial fabric
• 2" cuffs
• Super soft and stretch
• Contrasting color interior collar
• F-box zipper pull
• Great for golf, tennis, or running

Fabric: 86% Polyesters / 14% Spandex

• Anti-Bacterial - The anti-bacterial finish is highly effective for eliminating bacteria causing perspiration odors, and has excellent washing durability.
• TECH-DRY Moisture Management - This fabric feature draws moisture and sweat away from the body by transferring it to the fabrics’ outer layer, allowing it to evaporate quickly. The wicking fabrics dry very rapidly, keeping you cool, dry, and comfortable during any activity. 

Let us know what you think of this Fila Golf top.




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