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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 Associations Index
American Express Women's Golf Month
Throughout the month of June, women will call the shots on the links, as American Express Women's Golf Month celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2009. A nationwide initiative, American Express Women's Golf Month seeks to provide people with the opportunity to learn or re-learn the game of golf in a fun and friendly environment, while also increasing the participation of women in golf.
During June, participating facilities will offer complimentary golf instruction to people 14 years of age and older as well as activities such as networking receptions, golf rules and etiquette seminars, club fitting and equipment demonstrations, golf apparel fashion shows, luncheons, playing experiences, and contests. Each activity is designed to provide a fun and inviting atmosphere for all involved.
(Read full announcement here)
 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
 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.
Read Full AnnouncementViews Come Cheap
 "Views come cheap in Ireland," infused our host . . .
As with so much of Ireland, I did not fully understand or appreciate the depth of his simple words at that time.
Read Views Come Cheap
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....
Carol Mann
2008 PGA First Lady of Golf
At 6'3", Carol Mann not only towers over most women and men, but her significant golf achievements and contributions propelled her to the top as the one of the sports most influential players, being named the 2008 PGA First Lady of 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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Find the perfect gift for Grads and Dads - from beginner to champion! Choose from instructional titles, coffee table books, unique gifts, games, brand new books and more.
-Desi's Discounts
-Feature of the Month
-GolfSmart's Greatest Gets
 As Good As It GetsWant to try someplace with golf, fun & food all within walking or a short driving distance? Read our review of the Virginia Beach / Chesapeake Bay area. To the beach!
Throw Out the Lifeline
| Golf for Women | Tee Time Magazine |
| Golf Connoisseur | Golf Product News |
| Golf Stars Online | Chip & Spin |
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.
| Some are new for 2009, some are cute, some are fun, some are indispensable, some are gorgeous. Taken altogether, they are
A Few of My Favorite Things |
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?
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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.
Business Golf, Golf Etiquette, Complete Glossary of Golf Terminology
From the Author:
The reader will discover in a fun and relaxed style:
- how to use golf for business purposes, even as a non-golfer
- how to behave in any circumstances and with anybody on all types of golf courses
- how to make a winning impression whether playing at a country club or at a public course
- how to speak the golf language with over 500 golf terms.
This book contains all the ingredients to make a successful golfer.
La Fresh Golf Pack
 For all the golfers, La Fresh introduces the Golf Pack. Special travel-size towelette packet combo fits any golf bag and goes where you play, from the first tee to the last putt, fairways to greens. La Fresh (www.lafreshgroup.com), a pioneer in individual convenience, introduced their newest product aimed at making travel a no-brainer - La Fresh Travel Kits. The zip-top travel pouches include all the personal care items that a traveler would need - but in ultraportable, single-use, carryon-approved sizes. From beauty needs at sunrise to make-up removal at night and products for indoors or out, LaFresh has personal items a person on the go needs.
Daily Golf Course Reviews
Ten top golf courses reviewed
Updated Daily!
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Winners Circle
The EWGA's Naples, Fla., Chapter will hold its sixth EWGA Ladies Charity Pro-Am tournament on Saturday, June 13, at the Tiburon Golf Club, Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla.
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.
Softspikes reports that its BLACK WIDOW Tour adjustable cleat was worn by the winner of the LPGA's Corning Classic, while the Softspikes brand overall also claimed the top three spots. Also, the
PULSAR cleat captured a victory at the PGA Tour's HP Byron Nelson Championship. Softspikes also reports winning the plastic cleat count at the Valero Texas Open by a nearly 2-to-1 ratio, while the Pulsar cleat was worn by the respective winners at the LPGA's Sybase Classic, the Nationwide Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am and Champions Tour's Regions Charity Classic. 
Golfsmith has shoes for women from Nike, Footjoy, Adidas, Callaway, Etonic, Ecco, Dexter, Bally, Lady Fairway, Tehama and others.
The Women's Trans National Golf Championship is set for July 20-25 at Tennessee National Golf Course in Loudon, Tenn. Entry forms are available at www.womenstrans.com.
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.
The LPGA announces that its LPGA Tour Championship will be held Nov. 19-22 at The Houstonian Golf and Country Club in Houston, Texas.
The EWGA's Naples, Fla., Chapter will hold its sixth EWGA Ladies Charity Pro-Am tournament on Saturday, June 13, at the Tiburon Golf Club, Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Fla.
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