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Kikkor Golf Shoes – Awesome New Kicks

February 25, 2011 / / 4 Comments

Have you heard of Kikkor Golf? If not, it’s time you did.

I’m just a chick who loves shoes (aren’t we all?)… so I was on high alert for news out of the PGA Show about shoes. I took notice of Kikkor Golf because they’re storming on the scene with a fresh new look not seen elsewhere in the golf shoe arena. Think young, think hip, think shoes you’d wear OFF the course. I immediately wanted some so of course I tweeted that sentiment. Next thing I know, I get an email with a shipping notification that said “Your box of awesomeness is on its way!” Two days later, I’m sporting these:

Kikkor Golf Tenny White Classic

When they asked me which ones I wanted, I felt like a kid in a candy store. So many fun colors and styles! Ultimately, I chose the Kikkor Tenny in White Classic because they looked so comfortable I thought I’d want to wear them a lot and white goes with more outfits.

I opened the box and was immediately delighted with not only the look, but the smell. I picked a bad day to stop sniffing glue. Talk about fresh off the line!

Then I put them on. Ohhhh… joy. They are like wearing pillows. But solid pillows, you know? Gotta have good support to feel confident out there in your stance. Not too many golf shoes are immediately comfortable. I can’t wait to wear them out on the course. I will get into more details about their special spike technology and performance once I put them in play.

A quick style note: These shoes are versatile! The fashionable skate-look can and will look good off the course. Once you wear the spikes down, you’ve got a cool new pair of street shoes. Then you just have to go golf shoe shopping again. Oh, the horror! I have my eye on the Tenny Clayburn already.

Also… sneaky clever! I  really dig the logo… looks like a spike and mirrored K’s for Kikkor all at once.  Kudos to the designer!

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Swag & Prizes for Mesquite Am Golf Chick Participants

February 22, 2011 / / 0 Comments

As I have mentioned, The Golf Chick is one of the sponsors at this year’s Mesquite Amateur Tournament.  (There is still time to sign up before the early bird deadline – March 31 – and be entered in the drawing to receive a complimentary hotel stay!) By the way, if you already registered and forgot to write “Golf Chick” in the comments, you can still get in on this if you let us know you meant to or otherwise heard about the tournament from The GolfChick.

Last year, all the ladies in the event received a GolfChick divot repair tool and one lucky raffle winner received an Ogio stand bag. Big thanks and shout-out to LeaderPromos.com for providing those items! If any of you noticed my snazzy GolfChick cap – that was also their handiwork.

This year, everyone who signs up using the Golf Chick in their registration entry will receive some special bonus swag items and be automatically entered into some fun side contests that will include prizes for guys, girls & couples. I’m working with some vendors on making up some cool stuff but I’m going to let it be a surprise to you! I am also considering holding an interactive contest that will involve participants’ voting for a winner – so to be ready for that, be sure to follow @TheGolfChick on twitter and on my new facebook page.

We are also looking at setting up a get-together/outing one evening for our group and anyone who wants to join us. There is already so much going on there, this will depend on interest. Feel free to comment here with your thoughts & ideas or email me. I will also be in touch via email to registered participants as plans develop.

This is going to be so much fun. We have a good group started already and I look forward to meeting you all (or seeing you again). I hope to see a bunch more people sign up with us!

If anyone has items they would like to provide for either the swag bag or prize items, please email me at kristen (at) thegolfchick (dot) com to discuss it!

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The Golf Chick is Finally on Facebook

February 10, 2011 / / 7 Comments

I’ve actually had a personal Facebook account for awhile, but I keep my friends to actual real-life friends and family. Every time someone else asked me if I had a Facebook page I’ve responded with something like “gee, I really need to create one for The Golf Chick, don’t I?” Well, I finally did. It only took me six years!

Am I too late? Have I neglected this site and Facebook too much? Will people still show up? I guess we’ll find out. But at least now when someone I don’t really know asks to connect with me on Facebook, they can.

And, of course, we always have Twitter. You can find me there at www.twitter.com/TheGolfChick (@TheGolfChick)

I also have a YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/TheGolfChick) I haven’t used much but I do have some fun videos there. And look out for more in the future. I must be ramping up for something, right? (c:

I hope you’ll say hello if you stop by any of these social sites. You can “like” me on Facebook, “follow” me on Twitter, and of course, you can always say hi right here on the blog as well!

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Warm Your Golf Balls – Great Test on Video

January 10, 2011 / / 11 Comments

The guys at Cleobury Golf Club are putting out some entertaining and informative videos for us all to enjoy (and learn something).

If you’re an avid reader of all things golf, you’ve likely seen studies and comparisons of different golf balls, their construction and performance. If you’re an average (and typical) golfer, you probably ignore most of the data and just think you MUST have the Titleist ProV or ProV1. Well you’re free to spend your clams however you like. I won’t even mock you for it. As you may know from other posts here, I’m a believer that golf is mostly a mental game, and if you THINK you play better with the most expensive golf ball used by so many Tour players, you just might. (Here is an article with lots of information on different golf balls, if you’re interested.)

That being said, if distance is your priority and you’re a mid-handicapper with a slower swing speed (whether you admit it or not), you’re better off with a 2-piece ball. Plus, you’ll save a lot of money. The video here from the Cleobury guys shows the difference in distance of 2- and 3-piece balls by just such a player. But what I found more interesting was the test on the temperature of the golf balls. I’d heard that if you keep your balls warm, they’ll perform better but I can’t recall ever seeing a video test or even reading any research on it (not to say it doesn’t exist). I think I may have even heard it from an LPGA player – Paula Creamer, perhaps. Great to see the distance theory proved here.

These guys obviously have fun making these videos, which you can see more of on their youtube channel.

Another one I particularly like is “How to Repair a Pitch Mark Correctly.” Not funny, just informative. I can’t count how many times I’ve seen people do it wrong and correct them. Don’t pull UP (the guy in the vid even messes up his first pull in the “do-it-right” segment but corrects it nicely). I’m a big advocate for taking care of greens.

Keep the videos coming guys, and good work!

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Michelle Wie Kia Commercial

December 21, 2010 / / 6 Comments

I’m pretty sure the casual viewer doesn’t put nearly this much thought into it and maybe at the most decide whether they prefer this commercial or the one with the hamsters. (I love the drummer hamster!)

And here’s the link to it on YouTube in case the embed code fails (as I know they do on here from time to time).

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Interesting Idea for Golf Tours to Collaborate

December 14, 2010 / / 4 Comments

Iain Carter, BBC 5 Live’s golf correspondent, posted some interesting thoughts yesterday on his blog on how the men’s and women’s golf tours could work together. Pro golfer (former Women’s British Open Champion) Karen Stupples shared her thoughts with him via twitter and I thought it was an intriguing idea:

“45 men 45 women. Alternating groups of men and women. Men’s yardage, women’s yardage. No cut, place according to score all one division not separate.”

There were some horrifying comments left by readers that illustrate how sexism is alive and well – not just in golf. This is an issue that never fails to ruffle my feathers, to say the least. I will be posting more about this after I talk to Ms. Stupples when she gets back in the states and perhaps some other pro golfers as well. I’d love to get some of your thoughts if you care to share them. Opinions are welcome – yes, even if they’re contrary to my own – but please keep it classy.

Meanwhile, here is a post of mine from awhile back with some of my thoughts on sexism in golf.

You can also follow Karen Stupples on twitter @KStupples , Iain Carter @IainCarterGolf , and me @TheGolfChick

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Holiday Golf Gift Idea for Chicks

December 10, 2010 / / 1 Comment

Looking for something special for the golf chick in your life for Christmas or another holiday? Try this!

It seems like when I’m shopping for golf chicks, it’s difficult to find something beyond the usual array of equipment, clothing and gadgets. It’s rare to come across something truly unique AND useful. Did I mention affordable? That’s right – if you’re one of the lucky ones with a large holiday gift budget, this makes a great stocking stuffer. But if you’re like a lot of people right now and are spending less this year on presents, this makes a great standalone gift!

It’s sparkly, girly, practical and fabulous, and I bet you’d be hard pressed to find a golf chick who wouldn’t enjoy receiving a Putterflys ball marker necklace. Beautiful Swarovski crystals adorn the ball marker to provide the sparkle. The marker is easy to slide off the enhanced magnetic clip (bit stays put when you don’t need it), which hangs from the necklace cord.

Some women don’t like to wear hats when they golf, and find themselves digging in a pocket or fiddling with their gloves to find a ball marker when they need it, so this provides a fashionable and functional solution for them. They come in many different designs and colors (the picture here is only a sampling) so she can get several and always have one that works well with the outfit of the day. The cords are also available in different colors.

Starting at only $21.95, these unique pieces of golf jewelry come in their own pretty little pouches – perfect for a gift! You can also get packages that come with multiple markers & necklaces. And as of now, they offer free standard shipping. How can you beat that?

She’ll look good on and off the course wearing one of these. Sparkly, girly, unique and fabulous? No surprise Christina Kim wears them on the LPGA Tour. I think those words describe her, too.

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Join The Golf Chick at the Mesquite Amateur!

November 29, 2010 / / 58 Comments

It’s official! I had so much fun playing in the last two Mesquite Amateur tournaments, I decided to join forces with the Mesquite Am and The Golf Chick is now one of this fabulous event’s sponsors. And the best news is what’s in it for YOU.

Fun & Games & Prizes
There will be a “tournament within the tournament” for all Mesquite Am participants who sign up as part of The Golf Chick group. You still get paired up and play on the appropriate course according to your gender and handicap, but your scores will also be counted in a separate contest which will provide special prizes for individual women, men and couples winners. Look out for some fun, bonus side games as well – you may be awarded for unusual accomplishments for your play (or style) throughout the event!

Plus – everyone who signs up as a Golf Chick participant by March 31st will be entered into a drawing – one lucky winner will have their entire hotel stay comped for the event!

And – everyone who signs up as a Golf Chick participant will receive a special bonus swag package – in addition to your usual Mesquite Am swag!

But there’s still more – Meet the rest of the Golf Chick participants at the dinner event the first night with our premium reserved seating for our group! We’ll also have a drawing for all Golf Chick participants right then and there – the winner will receive a special golf gift that just might come in handy for the tournament! We know you’ll be making new friends and maybe reconnecting with others so after the first night, we won’t bother to reserve seats for the group but we can sit together wherever we want.

What’s the catch? – THERE ISN’T ONE! None of this costs a penny more than if you signed up without all these bonuses. And take it from someone who has finished this event in dead freaking last – you can’t lose! Even if you lose – you’ll go home happy with a bunch of great memories, gifts and new friends.

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP, AND SIMPLY WRITE “GOLF CHICK” in the “how did you hear of the event” or the “promo code” box of the registration form to get in on all the specials.

Can’t wait to see you there! Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions, comments or just want to let me know I’ll be seeing you there! You can get me on twitter @TheGolfChick or e-mail me at Kristen (at) TheGolfChick (dot) com.

FYI:  If you already registered and didn’t write “Golf Chick” in the comments, you can still get in on this if you let us know you you forgot, the box wasn’t available, or you otherwise heard about the tournament from The GolfChick (website, flyer, ad, etc.) but didn’t know about the code.

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Read all about my previous adventures at this great event:

Article on my 2010 last place finish – starts on page 18.

Blog posts from 2009 & 2010 Mesquite Am events

About the Mesquite Am

Entering its 9th year of competition, the Mesquite Amateur is one of the largest handicapped amateur tournaments in the nation. Located in Mesquite, NV (about an hour from Las Vegas), The Mesquite Amateur consists of a five-day 54-hole, net, stroke play tournament. Participants compete against a field of players with a similar handicap, and play is governed by USGA rules. Finalist rankings will be determined by comparing the three-day cumulative score. The top four participants from each flight will complete in the 18-hole championship round.

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Remembering September 11 2001

September 11, 2010 / / 5 Comments

On September 11, 2001, I was not a golfer. I took up golf in late 2004. Now I can’t imagine a better way to spend the anniversary of that day than by playing golf, so I’m glad my golf club is holding its annual Open tournament tomorrow. I will be honoring all Americans – including those who died and their families – by doing what I love best and wishing they could be doing the same.

I wrote the following on September 11, 2002 and, up until now, only shared it with the group of people I happened to be stranded with on that terrible day and my other loved ones. Now I put it out for all.

September 11, 2002

The sun is making its journey to light up the entire country as if it needs to.

One year ago today, something far darker than the absence of light struck our towering beliefs.

As our horror heightened, so did our true spirit. Our heroes emerged, saving thousands of lives, many at the cost of their own. Too many lives were lost, but not a soul.

Our symbols were attacked, our routines suspended. Lives were forever altered by the senseless loss of loved ones. We haven’t yet noticed the births.

Symbols are just symbols. By destroying them, our enemies’ effect was to strengthen our cause. The ideas rooting the symbols were fortified. Their essence, our freedom, was reborn.

We shook in fear as we imagined the terror of the victims and witnessed the horror ourselves. We looked in awe at the bravery of our heroes, yet wept at the sacrifice. We wondered if our own lives were meaningful enough to have been spared.

Energy was released from each heart that stopped that day. Every victim’s last breath would be collectively drawn in by a grieving nation. As it felt like our hearts were broken, our spirit was gathering force.

Eventually, people returned to the business of their lives. For a time, it seemed like just going through the motions. For some, routines sneaked back until it was business as usual. Others charted brand new courses in light of the events that occurred. Despite some appearances, not a single American has forgotten, nor will they ever.

We either honor the lives lost by making our own lives more meaningful, or our own lives are more meaningful because we honor the lives lost. This fact excludes no true American. We will continue to fight the battles to preserve our ideals and prevent future blows, but one strike against us has already won us the war. The very nature of our beliefs determined this inevitable outcome, and always will.

Day or night, this country is lit from within its core, its people.

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Amateur Golf Tips from Bobby Cobb

August 3, 2010 / / 10 Comments

You may be asking, “Who is Bobby Cobb?” He’s the dim, crass buffoon that you somehow can’t even hate to love on ABC’s unfortunately named sitcom Cougar Town. An aspiring pro golfer who lives on a boat in a parking lot, he’s now giving golf tips to amateurs with his “caddy,” the friend who worships him. Tips? Well, it’s comedy. I wouldn’t mind seeing some inventive dances on the greens around here, but I don’t know how many other golfers would appreciate it.

So here’s the video clip “Bobby’s Bag of Tricks” from the new Cougar Town DVD. Enjoy!

Cougar Town: The Complete First Season on DVD comes out on August 17th.

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