We came across some great summer skin tips thanks to the Today Show. These ideas will take you from golf course to summer soiree:
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Just in time for summer, we added a nice splash of color to our popular zip-top shirts. Our white shirts are now available with blue/green, lavender/pink or black stitching at the collar. They coordinate nicely with our Sandie skorts, give you room to twist and turn, and keep you comfortable swing after swing. 
As always, our shirts feature:
• Moisture-wicking performance fabric
• Flattering shaping through the torso
• Room to twist and turn
• Custom golf club zipper pull
• Sizes XS to XL
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Summer is here…along with the heat and uncompromising sun. Since golf requires you to spend lots of time outdoors, it’s important to properly prepare yourself. Here are some tips to help you have fun, beat the heat and keep cool despite the blazing summer heat.
Have fun out there and try to stay cool! Do you have your own way of outsmarting the summer sun? Share the tip and leave a comment below.
Have questions you’re dying to get answered, but were too afraid to ask the veteran players? Don’t sweat it. Here is a basic, but important question that every beginner (and beyond) has pondered at some point.
Q: What am I supposed to do during a rain delay?A: Unfortunately Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate with our golf outings. The best thing to do when the clouds open and the rain pours down is to find things to focus on and keep your nerves in check. Rain delays are great times to make friends or deepen relationships you already have. So spend some time chatting. Or, if you’ve packed a deck of cards, round up a few girls and start up a game. A round of Euchre or Go Fish can ease the anxiety and provide a few laughs during the delay. If you’re more of the quiet type, bring a book that you can read while waiting. As the rain shows signs of lessening, give yourself time to mentally and physically prepare for hitting the course. Take a few breaths, stretch a bit and focus on the fairways ahead.
Have another question…or three? Let us know what they are and we’ll get you an answer. Also, be sure to visit our Q&A page for a few more helpful tips.
Here is another tip courtesy of PGA Master Professional Jerry Tucker. This Tucker tip: how to work with the wind.
How much does the wind affect the flight (and roll) of a golf ball? Obviously, how far and how high you hit your shots will help determine that answer, but the pro’s do have a general rule of thumb. To “let the wind be your friend,” simply add or subtract one yard for every mile per hour the wind is helping or hurting you. For example, if you are 150 yards from the flag with a 20 mph headwind, your effective yardage is 170 yards.
Also, notice how the wind affects the ball after it lands on the green. Landing on a fairly firm green, my average 7-iron shot would only roll about five feet against the wind, but 40-50 feet downwind, a difference of 12-15 yards!
Who says golf attire should be boring? Certainly not us! Gone are the days of plain khaki shorts, ill-fitting collared shirts and masculine shoes. Instead, we propose adding a bit of sparkle to your outfit while playing a round of golf…or hanging out around town.
If you want to add a bit of style to your golf ensemble, take a look at our two-sided slider belt that features a 2-inch round nickel and rhinestone buckle. The belts can be worn with a colored or shiny fabric side out, and are available in six fabrics to match our Sandie skort colors (Lip-in Lime excluded). The black belt pictured here has black-and-white houndstooth fabric on the opposite side.
So next time you hit the course, do it with some added style. Who knows; the confidence boost from looking your best might just help improve your game, too.
Have you heard about the new magazine “Ladies Links Fore Golf”? If there’s one thing we love, it’s finding great resources that help better our golf games and our lives. LL4G seems to do just that. Take a look at their website where you can view a full-version of the magazine, read helpful blogs and more. While you’re there, be sure to check out the blog post “Do You Use the Right Golf Ball?” by Teresa Zamboni, LPGA Class A professional. She says:
Most golfers use whichever ball is in their bag or ones that they find on the course. The golf ball makes a big difference in your game…. The perfect ball would give us good distance off the tee and great feel around the greens. Only you can determine this, so take the time and experiment to see which golf ball suits your game. There is one that is best for you!
This brings up a great question: what ball do you use? Are you a Precept lady? Or maybe Titleist is more your style? What made you choose the ball you did?
Summer is near, especially for all you college students out there. Soon enough it will be the perfect time of the year to kick back, lay at the beach and catch up with friends. While enjoying the rays, also be sure to enjoy a good read. Here are a few books we recommend for your summer reading list…some will even help better your golf game even as you soak up the sun:
Books for Golfers:
Every Shot Must Have a Purpose: How GOLF54 Can Make You a Better Player
by Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson with Ron Sirak
The Game Before the Game: The Perfect 30-Minute Practice
by Lynn Marriott and Pia Nilsson with Ron Sirak
Golf is Not a Game of Perfect
by Bob Rotella with Bob Cullen
Think Like a Champion
by Donald J. Trump
Book for parents of golfers:
Parenting Your Superstar:
How to Help Your Child Balance Achievement and Happiness
by Bob Rotella and Linda K. Bunker
Books for fun:
Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Open: An Autobiography
by Andre Agassi
Water for Elephants
by Sara Gruen
To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee
So what’s on your summer reading list?
Have questions you’re dying to get answered, but were too afraid to ask the veteran players? Don’t sweat it. Here is a basic, but important question that every beginner (and beyond) has pondered at some point.
Q: So what exactly should I put in my golf bag?A: The first step to ensuring a good golf day is to make sure you are fully prepared, which includes properly packing your golf bag. What should you include? Golf balls, tees and ball markers, of course. But don’t forget little things like Band-Aids, bug spray, antacids, sunscreen, lip balm, rulebook, first aid tape, hair ties, gloves, water and a snack. It’s also a good idea to pack an umbrella and a lightweight jacket just in case the weather turns while you’re rounding the back nine. Even a deck of cards to help waste time during a rain delay is a good idea. Oh, and did we mention extra balls? You never know when that water hazard will sneak up on you.
Have your another question…or three? Let us know what they are and we’ll get you an answer. Also, be sure to visit our Q&A page for a few more helpful tips.
Whether you are a seasoned pro or new to the game, every golfer can use a few good tips. We have compiled a list of four YouTube videos that can help improve your mental game, swing and putting. Plus, we threw in a blooper video just for fun. Take a look, try the tips and see how your golf game can improve.
Be sure to share your own tips as well. Have a masterful way to beat the sand trap? How about a proven technique to add distance to your drive? We’d love to hear it!
3 Mental Tips to Improve Your Game
Swinging Within Yourself
Basic Putting Techniques
Golf Bloopers