House cocktail: Shapely GottaGoGolfer
Our mixologists came up with a post-round refresher to please the figure-conscious 19th-holer. more »
Features
Wine, women, Wente
The oldest continuously operating family winery in the United States also has a long history of golfing women. GottaGoGolf plays 19 holes with Christine and Carolyn Wente. more »
Mar 28, 2013 by Susan Fornoff in 19th Hole
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Spring rules spruce-up
If there's anything GottaGoGolf knows about the Rules of Golf, it's that most players don't know them. Here, Guidance Editor Gail Rogers gets us started. more »
Mar 28, 2013 by Gail Rogers in Advice (1 Comments)
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Glossary: Chili Dip
It's definitely an uncool shot. Find out the golf meaning of chili dip -- but don't expect us to cure yours. more »
Jun 24, 2012 by Emily Kay in Vocabulary
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Big fashion
Ladies, don't try to hide your curves a la Laura Davies. Designers are making golf clothes to slim and slenderize -- and we've got tips! more »
Sep 23, 2012 by Susan Fornoff in Fashion
Fit your golf game to a tee
If you've invested in equipment, here's a cheapie you may have overlooked. Equipment guru Emily Kay gets tech savvy on tees. more »
3 tournament don'ts
Guidance expert Gail Rogers has seen these common rules violations too many times. Now, you won't make them when you're playing for major marbles! more »
Sep 1, 2012 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners (3 Comments)
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Play faster NOW
Gail Rogers challenges golfers to make one small change and shave minutes off the time of their round. Yay, more time for the 19th hole! more »
Aug 2, 2012 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners
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Glossary: Block
Playing with blocks can be fun, with toddlers. Blocking shots can be fun, in the NBA. If we golfers block a shot, well, sorry to say, that's a problem that's not a slam dunk to solve. Find out about the meaning and the solution. more »
Jul 25, 2012 by Susan Fornoff in Vocabulary
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Bubbles to the winner
It's a championship ritual to pour bubbly all over the winners, but you'll want to savor these sparklers, not wear them. We've got 5 stylish Champagne-style beverages, and 3 sensible tips to enhance enjoyment. more »
Jul 11, 2012 by Cheryl Stotler in 19th Hole
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Golf around the world
When asked for her list of countries where she has played golf, the writer came up with 17. Here, she shares her memories of South Africa, Argentina, Morocco, Austria, Scotland and Ireland. Check back another day for the other 11. more »
Jul 14, 2012 by Katharine Dyson in Destinations
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Golf dress de-coding
Are the exciting new style options for women allowed at your course? Is there any good reason why they shouldn't be? more »
Jul 13, 2012 by Susan Fornoff in Fashion
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Ball-grabbing trees?
You saw your ball going into that tree but didn't see it come out. Now what? Gail Rogers offers guidance. more »
Jul 1, 2012 by Gail Rogers in Rules and Manners (3 Comments)
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12 brain-trainers
What a drain on the brain golf can be. Even the pros battle demons on the golf course – here are 12 lessons the rest of us can learn from their wars. more »
Jan 31, 2012 by Susan Fornoff in Advice
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5 healthy choices
Health-consciousness has not made its way to most golf course turn shacks -- plan carefully for good nutrition. more »
Jun 24, 2012 by Susan Fornoff in 19th Hole
We Tried It: Reviews, Not Ads
GottaGoGolf's staff of women who play golf for fun like to shop and try out the newest, coolest clothes, gear, gadgets and media. Here, they tell you what they think -- independently, with no advertising revenues to censor them. Sometimes companies send them samples and demos, but they know there's no guarantee of a thumbs up.
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Waterproof sun protection that's comfy
Wallaroo's Aqua Visor was designed for water sports, but its comfort rated a tryout on the golf course.
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Spotless Swing towel
A new towel promises to make our clubs perform better.
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Butch Harmon About Golf
For living room lessons, this two-DVD set by the acclaimed golf instructor to the stars contains four hours that require no translation.
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The monster tee
A new tool for hitting the ball farther comes pretty cheap for the yardage, in our humble opinion.
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Dress for golf
Wow, you crushed that drive! Do you think it could maybe be the dress?
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Fear, by Thich Nhat Hanh
This book by a Buddhist monk could give your golf game its big break.
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See-it-all sunglasses
Vanity or performance? With this product, you might not feel like you have to choose.
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Cooler than beads
New golfers and high handicappers sometimes have trouble keeping track of all those shots. Here's the sporty answer to those rosary-like counting beads.
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Play Your Best Golf Now, by Pia Nilsson and Lynn Marriott
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Golf hats for women
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Half sleeves, full raves
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Most comfortable shoe for walking 18
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Sunglasses for 100 holes
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Sleeves that cool?
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The Only Golf Lesson You'll Ever Need by Hank Haney
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A helpful glove that's OK with the USGA
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My favorite Sundogs (sorry, Paula)
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