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Tan Thru Golf Glove Review
Posted by: | CommentsWhen I first started golfing a few years ago, one of the first things I bought was a golf glove. I bought the standard full length, ladies, leather model that you can find at any local big box sporting goods store. I wore the glove for the past two years and never really gave it a second thought, until…
East Coast Golf Sales approached me about reviewing one of their newer golf gloves – one that lets you tan thru the glove so you don’t end up with funny looking tan lines on one hand after a day on the course (don’t forget sunscreen should still be a must) and this glove was different – it did not cover my fingertips. Interesting.
I took the Ladys First Tan Thru Golf Glove for a test drive last week and I will just say that I may never play with full fingered gloves again! While the tan thru feature is nice, the fabric used to make the tan thru possible is just so breathable and lightweight. The grip side is a very soft leather which gives you the ability to feel the club and grip it well. And I never would have thought that having my fingertips uncovered would make such a big difference in the comfort of play, but it did. I can only imagine how much more comfortable it will be playing with this glove in July!
Another reason the half finger glove is perfect for so many women golfers, is that if you have long fingernails you don’t have to cram them into a regular glove. You can show off that manicure and not have to mess it up either.
Tan Thru Gloves sell for around $12 and they are available in additional colors and patterns, too. You can order them directly from East Coast Golf Sales which specializes in women’s golf gear.
Disclosure – I received a Ladys First golf glove for the purpose of this review, however, all opinions of the glove are entirely my own.
Maybe Golfer Cheyenne Woods Needs to Give Uncle Tiger Some Tips
Posted by: | CommentsWake Forest Junior Cheyenne Woods may be giving her famous uncle, Tiger Woods, some tips on the golf course before you know it! Cheyenne won the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Championships Individual Title by seven (count them 7) strokes over her nearest competitor and had a bogey-free final-round 68 at Sedgefield CC in Greensboro, N.C. Sounds like one fierce competitor to me!
In a phone interview with ESPN which you can listen to below, Cheyenne talks about her legacy as Tiger’s niece and her goals to be competitive on the LPGA circuit one day.
Being the niece (or daughter, son, etc.) of a famous athlete has to be tough. For someone like Cheyenne, the comparisons to Tiger Woods will always be there and I can’t imagine that a single press conference would go off with out mention of his current play, life drama, or legacy. According to the reports Cheyenne is aware of that reality and seems poised to make her own name in the sport she loves.
You can read a little more on Cheyenne and her golf background on the Wake Forest site. I love her answer to the question about her golf influencer:
Who has most influenced your golf game? My mom because she was my chauffeur everyday for my golf lessons and taking me to tournaments during junior golf.
Way to go Cheyenne and we look forward to seeing you go after the ACC title again next and wish you luck in the LPGA in the future, too!
Sports Girls Play Go-Getter Award – LPGA Champion Stacy Lewis
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I tuned in to the Golf Channel yesterday to catch the final round of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship taking place in California. I was expecting to see these ladies crush it off the tee box, keep everything in the fairway and sinking putts with ease (not all did which makes me feel a little better when I miss putt after putt). I was expecting to see veterans Yani Tseng, Michelle Wie and Morgan Pressel at the top of the leader board. And I was looking forward to seeing the on course golf fashions – like Paula Creamer’s signature pink. What I didn’t expect to see was Stacy Lewis, solid as a rock going toe to toe with defending champ Yani Tseng and ultimately taking the title – after all, it was Stacy’s first LPGA Tour win!
Here is a quick glimpse of Stacy and Yani as they were featured in the Prudential Rock Solid spotlight on the last round:
I was so impressed with how calm and cool Stacy Lewis played, but not nearly as impressed as I am now!! You see, after doing a little research on Stacy, I learned that she is truly one of those amazing and inspiring athletes who has defied the laws of medicine to achieve greatness!
Stacy began playing golf at age 8 and was diagnosed with scoliosis (a side to side curvature of the spine) at age 11. She had to wear a back brace 18 hours a day for 7 and a half years taking the brace off only to play golf. WOW!! When Stacy was a senior in high school she had back surgery to correct what the brace had not and was told she may not walk again, or for that matter play golf. Well, I guess she proved those doctors wrong! She went on to play golf at the University of Arkansas, winning an NCAA championship and became the #1 ranked amateur golfer before turning pro. What an inspiration!
Stacy gives back to the community in many ways, but the one organization she supports greatly is the Scoliosis Research Society – actually she is their spokesperson. Through education and public appearances, Stacy helps other young adults with scoliosis achieve their dreams in spite of their scoliosis. Visit Stacy’s website for amazing photos of Stacy’s back x-rays and her story.
Congratulations Stacy! You are truly an inspiration and a champion!
