Print

Email story

Comment

Email editor

Right hairdo, outfit will definitely help your golf game

By GEORGI DAVIS
Published August 13, 2006

I like playing golf. I haven't been at it very long, just eight years, but I still like it. I don't do too badly for my inexperience, but I had a great teacher, my husband.

Golf is a funny game. There are times when I just throw up my hands and say I'll never play again. It can be quite frustrating.

It also seems silly to me that in order to play, you have to pay someone to let you chase that little ball around the golf course. If you play basketball, you just find a public court and play. No one charges you money. The same goes for baseball. Find a bunch of friends and an open field and away you go at no cost to you, other than a few sore muscles.

Well, I was wondering if there were other women out there who would like to learn to play this very frustrating game. It doesn't matter how old you are. You can play at any age.

I have a few tips for those women out there who would like to try their skill at this game.

The first thing you need to know is that you can't expect to play with the boys. They have their own venue of some sort. Women are generally not included. So, if you want to play, you find a bunch of women, pick a day and play. (That is, unless you have a husband like mine, who will let you play with him. No, you must play with your own husband, not mine.)

Before you play, you must get ready. It is important in Florida to select a hat. Otherwise your head will get sunburned or the sun will damage your hair. You can select a ball cap, a visor or one of those wide-brimmed, "tripping merrily through the meadows hats."

If you don't select one that is a neutral color, you will have to purchase several to go with each golf outfit.

Next, make sure your hairstyle looks good under your hat. You might want to take your hat to the styling salon to have your hair done so it looks stylish under your hat or visor.

Of course, you must select some nifty golf outfits. Today, the younger players are wearing those cute little skirts with shorts underneath. You will pay more for these. You can choose the classic golf shorts with pleats, or you can wear shorts with a flat front. Any of these are acceptable, but make sure they look good on your particular figure.

You will need golf shirts with collars. I prefer the sleeveless ones in the summer so that I don't get a golfer's tan. In the cooler weather you can wear capris or slacks and long sleeved turtlenecks. The object is to look good so that if you don't play well at least you know you were in fashion.

A sports bra is important if you are big busted. This keeps your chest out of harm's way. Otherwise, wear any kind of underwear you want. No one will see it anyway.

Golf shoes are very important. My husband has about 10 pairs. I have one pair. Mine are white and go with any outfit. This makes it easier when I am going to play golf, because then I don't take valuable time selecting the right pair of shoes to wear.

It goes without saying that you will need golf clubs and a golf bag. Select clubs that are the right length for your height and a color that will go with most of your outfits or your eyes. You will want the golf bag to match your clubs.

Head covers for your clubs come in a variety of choices. I like those cute little animal ones. If you want to look professional, you can buy the ones to go with your clubs. Keep in mind, Tiger Woods has a tiger head cover.

Golf balls are another necessity. There are many brands out there to choose from. Don't worry about the brand. They all promise you length and a better score. Don't believe the advertisements.

Choose ones with the color you want. They come in orange, blue, yellow, pink and white. The color that matches your outfit is best.

Now you are ready to play golf. One thing you must always remember is to keep your head down and follow through. This means that you can't look at the ball after you hit it, and you must always swing that club all the way up and around your head. That is the only thing you really need to know to play.

I suggest that you don't squat before striking the ball. It is not very becoming and doesn't allow you to hit the ball any better. After all, you are a lady golfer!

Always swing one leg (usually the right one) up and behind you when placing your ball on your tee. This makes it look as though you know what you are doing. I've watched many professional women golfers do this. It must mean something. Make sure no one can see up your shorts when doing this.

Follow Arnold Palmer's Rule Of Golf: See the ball. Hit the ball. Don't let any professional or friend tell you any different. The less you know about hitting the ball, the better. Knowing too much makes you to over-analyze every time you hit the ball on the golf course. Just hit the stupid thing and hope it goes in the hole. If it does, you've done your job. If it doesn't, at least you look great!

Thought for the day: It isn't how you play the game, it's how you dress for success.

[Last modified August 13, 2006, 01:02:36]