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Ladies Golf Journey
Departments Babe Didrikson Zaharias
(1914-1956)
"Winning has always meant
much to me, but winning
friends has meant the most."
Didrikson gained world fame in
track and field and All-American
status in basketball. She played
organized baseball and softball
and was an expert diver, roller-
skater and bowler. She won two
gold medals and one silver
medal for track and field in the
1932 Los Angeles Olympics.
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Golf and Rugby to Join 2016 Olympic Programme
"Both golf and rugby are very popular sports with global appeal and a strong ethic," said IOC President Jacques Rogge. "They will be great additions to the Games."
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Golf Associations Index
The FedEx Cup, Barclays, Liberty National:
Monuments to Excess
Geoff Russell, Golf World, thought about writing something about Liberty National Golf Club and the FedEx Cup. "But then I read this column by Nancy Berkley on Cybergolf.com and decided she had already done it for me."
Now you can read about it here on Ladies Golf Journey.
The final round of The Barclays golf tournament played at Liberty National Golf Course in Jersey City, New Jersey, with Miss Liberty as the backdrop had a great finish with a clutch putt by the winner -- Heath Slocum. Tiger, Els, Striker and Harrington all tied at second. There's much more to the story, however, and it's not about drives and putts.
Berkley writes, "The Statue of Liberty was the monument the TV cameras focused on. But...that final round was a good one, is a positive omen." More Also, read why Nancy Berkley believes Mike Whan is a Winner for the LPGA. Read on...
Golf Travel
Veradero Golf Club - Cuba's First and Best
Once considered a no-no in Cuba since it was considered a bourgeois sport, golf today, as Varadero Golf Club testifies, is taking hold. In the near future, this only 18-hole golf course in the country will be joined by at least 10 others with golf resort projects now in the pipeline.
A world-class championship golf course, the Varadero Golf Club opened its doors in 1998 on what once was the estate of the US based Dupont family with the their former elegant 1930s home as the 'clubhouse'. Read
Donna Caponi-Byrnes
2009 PGA First Lady of Golf
Donna Caponi-Byrnes, the daughter of a PGA Professional, who became a four-time major champion and later capped her Hall of Fame career as one of today's most popular television golf reporters, has been named the recipient of the
2009 PGA First Lady of Golf. Among Caponi-Byrnes' many endeavors is serving as a longtime supporter of the Rally for the Cure, a grassroots program launched in 1996 in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, dedicated to spreading awareness in the fight to eradicate breast cancer - the disease that claimed the life of Caponi-Byrnes' mother, Antoinette.
Golf for Women
Magazine Shuts Down
What it Means
After 20 years of publication, Golf for Women magazine shuts down. What does this mean about women's golf? Who is going pick up the torch to keep women's golf at the forefront?
Nancy Berkley, a contributing editor to Golf for Women magazine, gives her thoughts about what happened and why it could be a perfect time to address the questions and answers about women's golf. More....
Summer Fall Collections Briefly
From keeping cool with the newest line of headwear designed for women or a cooling tie that Annika Sorenstam found helpful at the LPGA Kraft Nabisco, to fashionable and stylish pieces for curvy bodies, or a splash of "tini" fashions complete with "tini" recipes, plus fashion forward sunglasses or sparkling jewelry designs for the course, the Summer Fall Collections match your personality.
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Successful is the person who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of children, who leaves the world better than they found it, who has never lacked appreciation for the earth´s beauty, who never fails to look for the best in others or give the best of themselves.
Success is a journey, not a destination.
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From cutting-edge fashions to traveling in style, we suggest a variety of choices for everyone from the weekend warrior to the golf fashionista.
Holiday Golf Gift Guide |
Find the perfect gift for the Holidays! - from beginner to champion! Choose from instructional titles, coffee table books, unique gifts, games, calendars, brand new books and more.
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 The EWGA exists to provide opportunities for women to learn, play and enjoy the game of golf for business and for life.
Since 1991, the EWGA has touched the lives of over 85,000 women. This not-for-profit membership association currently has nearly 20,000 members in over 120 chapters throughout the United States, along with international Chapters in Canada and France.
www.ewga.com
Throw Out the Lifeline
| Golf for Women | Tee Time Magazine |
| Golf Connoisseur | Golf Product News |
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It seems that every month brings news of the loss of another golf magazine, website or resource. Is interest in golf waning?Is there a need for golf-specific magazines?Are existing publications and websites missing their target audience?
Tell us what you think. Why are so many publications dropping out? What can Ladies Golf Journey do to avoid a similar fate? Email us your thoughts. If we get enough responses, we will publish a summary of your comments, good and bad, in the near future.
 Marilyn Smith
Takes the Lead
Turning Women's Golf
Into a Brand
In a recent interview with Carol Mann, 2008 PGA First Lady of Golf, Steve Eubanks in a "Special to Yahoo!Sports" asked Carol about the LPGA Tour. That reminded me.....
Why is it important that women's golf have a brand and image?More...
Fundamentals of Golf DVD
LPGA Professional Debbie Steinbach, aka Venus, has developed a break- through method that revolutionizes the way women learn to play golf. Fundamentals of Golf is based on the theory that men and women are different both physically and psychologically. Steinbach has created a new 3-volume golf instruction DVD series that promotes teaching golf from a woman's viewpoint.
Get Ready to Play answers everything you need to know before you take your first golf swing. Venus keeps the information clear, simple and fun. Segments include an introduction to golf, the object of the game, scoring, dress, equipment, etiquette, must-know rules, golf terms, and most importantly, the Fun Factor!
The Full Swing demonstrates how to create a powerful and consistent swing motion to boost your confidence and improve your game. Segments include the set up, the swing, contact and impact, the infamous boob factor, strange lies, pre-shot routine, and always, the Fun Factor!
The Short Game introduces the techniques required to better your skills and improve your score. Segments include the essentials of putting, chipping, pitching, sand shots, lob shots, drills, and the all important Fun Factor!
Save $10 by buying the 3-Volume Set.
Read our complete review here.
 GOLF 20/20 ANNOUNCES NEW
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Get Golf Ready Seeks
to Connect Adults to GolfGet Golf Ready is targeted to the millions of U.S. adults who have never played golf, or who have minimal previous connection to the game. Participants will be provided with skills training as well as background on the game's rules, etiquette and values. The initiative is designed to bring adults into the game in a comfortable, enjoyable manner through a series of five introductory lessons in a small-group setting. Each of the five sessions features significant on-course learning opportunities. The program will be offered at several hundred golf facilities around the U.S. for $99 (pricing may vary by facility). Beginning in 2009, Get Golf Ready has set a goal of having 3,000 facilities offering the program by the end of 2011.
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Winners Circle
Aldila reports that, according to Darrell Survey, it was the top woods and hybrids shaft manufacturer of choice at the HP Byron Nelson Championship. Aldila also had almost three times as many hybrid shafts in play as the next leading competitor.
Golfsmith has shoes for women from Nike, Footjoy, Adidas, Callaway, Etonic, Ecco, Dexter, Bally, Lady Fairway, Tehama and others.
Lija
is voted "Best Ladies Apparel Brand" by readers of The Hackers Paradise in the Web site's "Golfer's Choice Awards."
The latest Tehama apparel is constructed using eco-friendly materials and fashioned in fresh citrus colors.
Golfsmith has dozens of women's golf clubs and sets on sale now.
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Top 10
Wedding
Destinations
10. Turks & Caicos
9. St. Thomas
8. Costa Rica
7. St. Lucia
6. Aruba
5. Nassau/Paradise
Island, Bahamas
4. Hawaii
3. Dominican
Republic
2. Jamaica
1. Mexico
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