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Friday 29 May 2015

Purple Hair Don't Care....


In honour of Michelle Wie recently dying her hair Purple…Photo to the left is from her Instagram Account.  Yes you read that correctly I have put together my favourite purple outfits she has worn on tour.

P.S Looks like Michelle and I share a favourite colour.
 

 
 

Monday 25 May 2015

Guest Blog: Which is Better For You???


Today I have a special treat for you my friend Nicole Kirkpatrick is a Aromatherpy Massage, Holistic Aesthetics, Natural Nutritionist.  She is going to guest blog throughout the summer answering some great questions that will help you be your best self but also help you out on the links.  Today her focus is on breakfast that is available in the most Halfway House / Snack Shops at a golf course breaking down which is better for you and why.  Enjoy!!

 Which is better for you?

 Muffins vs. granola bar

 This is a tricky one because if either of them are homemade, with whole natural ingredients, they each come with a bunch of health loving properties.  If purchased from a store however, they both are often made with tons of sugar, trans fats, and unhealthy oils to name a few.  If purchasing from a store, look for locally, homemade muffins that are made with whole grains, healthy flours, minimal sugars and no processed ingredients. The same goes for granola bars.  If these are items you often crave or eat for breakfast, then take the time to make them yourself.  Find a couple of great recipes, test them out and make them each week.  Granola bars are often fast and easy, and full of heart healthy omegas, bowel loving fibre and antioxidants.(stay tuned for a great granola recipe from Nicole)  Homemade, both are great for travelling, on the go, or playing on the course.  When buying in-store, be a label reader! Make an educated purchase by reading the labels and knowing the ingredients in what you buy.

 Fried Egg Sandwich vs. Toasted Western

 Both of these are great options if made at home.  Sometimes when eating these choices out, we have to be careful of the oil content that the eggs/omelet are cooked in.  Opt for whole wheat or rye toast, lightly buttered, and skip the mayo. Go easy on the ketchup as well, as it’s a condiment that is loaded with sugar!  The fried egg sandwich may be a slightly healthier choice as its lighter and simpler for digestion.  Both options come with ample protein, fibre and complex carbs to keep your energy sustaining until lunch time. 

 Toast vs. Muffin

 I would opt for whole wheat, rye or gluten free toast with a nutrient dense spread instead of the muffin.  Muffins are often full of sugar, unhealthy oils and simple carbs that spike your blood sugar quickly.  This spike leads to cravings for coffee, stimulates and sugary treats!  Stay away from the white bread and butter combo that leads to nothing but trouble.  Yummy toast toppers include: nut butter and local honey, homemade jam, coconut butter with hemp seeds, hummus with a few slices of avocado and hot sauce, or smoked salmon with fresh greens.  There are so many ways you can healthily your toast!

Coffee vs. Juice

Unless you are juicing your own fruits and veggies and drinking that, I would opt for coffee, but just one small cup! As long as you don’t have a condition in which coffee can aggravate (anxiety, depression, nervousness, irritability, etc.) it can be a great start to your golf game.  Choose local honey or coconut sugar if you use a sweetener, and a nut milk as a dairy filler instead of milk or cream.  Juices from the store are filled with sugar and will only make you crash and add inches to your waistline.  If you are juicing at home, I would always suggest that over coffee.  Homemade juices are like a nutrient dense power house for your body, and give you an instant energy boost!  There are so many great options of flavour combos to try, with unlimited health properties, they really are worth investing in.  Make the smart choice for your body, and watch your golf game soar!

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Wednesday 20 May 2015

Your Detailed GPS Garmin Watch Breakdown....


What every golfer needs: Garmin GPS Golf Watch

Here’s the problem: There are so many different devises out there that the decision comes down to what you are looking for in a GPS Golf Watch.  Information below is from the Garmin website.  I chose to feature 3 in great detail that any level of golfer would benefit from having.  Their new Approach S6 is strictly for low handicappers.

Approach® S6 ** NEWEST WATCH**

Our slimmest, lightest GPS golf watch with first-of-its-kind swing metrics built in.

S6 is a feature-packed hi-res color touchscreen GPS golf watch with innovative swing features, such as SwingTempo, TempoTraining and SwingStrength™. Full CourseView maps with 38,000 preloaded international courses with Green View for manual pin positioning, Touch Targeting, and PinPointer blind shot assistance provide better situational awareness during the game.

Approach S2: Perfect Balance of Information and Simplicity


  • Up to 38,000 international courses
  • Yardage to the front, back and middle of green
  • Layup and dogleg distances
  • Digital scorecard
  • Colorful watch and band options

Approach S2 is a stylish and comfortable GPS golf watch with a high-sensitivity GPS receiver giving precise yardage to the front, back and middle of greens. The S2 has the ability to measure shot distances and a course odometer. It's similar to our popular Approach S1 model, but the S2 takes it up a notch with layup and dogleg distances and a digital scorecard.



Courses with Free Course Updates


Approach S2 is preloaded with up to 38,000 courses from around the world. Whether you’re on a course near home, a course at a holiday resort or the Old Course at St. Andrews, the S2 knows where you are and how far you have to go.

Every Approach S2 includes free lifetime course updates, without additional subscriptions. Updates are added up to 4 times a year and are available through CourseView Updater.


Lock In and Measure Yardages


The high-sensitivity GPS receiver gives you yardage to the front, middle and back of the green, plus layup and dogleg distances to improve usability over the entire hole.

It also measures precise yardages for shots played from anywhere on the course. And for those who like to walk, there’s an odometer to track how far you've gone.

Digital Scorecard


Approach S2 easily keeps track of your score throughout your round. When you’re done, use the included USB cable to connect S2 to your computer to download, store and print your scorecards. Then, chart your progress, or brag to your friends.

Sleek Design


Approach S2 is flexible, lightweight and comfortable enough for everyday wear. It's rugged, durable and water resistant (to 10 m). A variety of colorful bands are available to customize the look. With automatic time and date, an alarm and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, you’ll never miss a tee time.


Approach S3: Instant, Simple and Precise

  • Touchscreen GPS golf watch with sunlight readable, high-resolution display
  • Battery lasts up to 8 hours in GPS mode; 4 weeks in watch mode
  • Comes with up to 38,000 international courses with no subscriptions or fees
  • Precise distance to the front, back and middle of greens plus layups and doglegs
  • Green View provides the true shape and layout of the green
    Rugged and waterproof, the Approach S3 golf watch comes with up to 38,000 international courses. It displays yardages to the front, back and middle of greens on a high-resolution, glove-friendly touchscreen. It lets you manually position pins, get distances to doglegs and layups, customize yardage points, and print digital scorecards for Stroke Play and Stableford.
    Touch and Move the Pin
    Green View shows you the true shape and layout of the green. Use the touchscreen to manually move the pin to the day’s location. This is especially helpful on par 3s where you’ll be able to dial in the distance you need and fire away with confidence.
    Preloaded Courses and Free Updates
    The S3 may be the size of a typical sports watch, but it comes with up to 38,000 courses from around the world — without extra fees or paid subscriptions. Plus, you'll be able to download free course updates whenever they become available.
    Customize Distances
    S3 gives you distances to the front, back and center of the green, as well as distances to doglegs. It also allows you to input and save customizable yardage points — such as water hazards or bunkers — from anywhere on the course.
    Keep Score and See How Far
    S3 has digital scorecard options for individual players. Scoring options include Stroke Play and Stableford, and you can save, review and print scorecards from your computer. Plus, when you hit a big one you can see how far it went with the Measure Shot feature.
    An Everyday Watch with Style
    The S3 functions as an everyday watch, with an odometer to see how far you walk. A round timer also is included to keep track of how long it takes you to play 18 holes. It's available in 2 sharp color combinations — white with red trim and black with gray trim.
    Approach S5: Full Color Touchscreen Golf GPS Watch with Course View

  • Touchscreen, high-resolution, glove-friendly
  • Full-color CourseView maps with green view and manual pin positioning
  • Smart Notifications allow you to receive emails, texts and other alerts from your iPhone® or iPad®
  • Precise distances for more than 38,000 international courses; no subscriptions or fees
  • Tournament legal under PGA rules (may vary based on tournament)
     
    The slim, lightweight Approach S5 GPS touchscreen golf watch features color CourseView maps and green view with manual pin positioning plus precise distances to the front, back and middle of the green so you can preview and adjust positioning from wherever you are on more than 38,000 international courses. It’s even PGA tournament legal.
    Course View Full Color Maps
    S5 features full-color course views for more than 38,000 international courses you are playing, and a dedicated CourseView button to get you to the 2nd shot view quickly. Get hole-by-hole details before you play them. Preview doglegs, traps and water hazards, green shapes, and pin positioning from wherever you are on the course or clubhouse.
    Touch and Move the Pin
    Green view shows you the true shape and layout of the green even if you are behind it. Use the color touchscreen to manually drag-and-drop the pin to the day’s location. As you move the pin, your distance-to-the-pin numbers will change respectively. This is especially helpful on par 3’s where you’ll be able to dial in the distance you need to fire away with confidence.
    Instant, Simple and Precise
    Rugged and water rated to 50 meters, the Approach S5 displays yardages to the front, back and middle of greens on a high-resolution, glove-friendly color touchscreen. And, it lets you manually position pins, get distances to doglegs and layups, customize yardage points (mark traps and hazards) and print digital scorecards for Stroke play and Stableford.
    Smart Notifications
    Never miss another text, email or alert just because your smartphone is deep in your bag. Smart Notifications let you receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch. S5 receives the wireless signal from a compatible iPhone or Android™ smartphone¹ and let’s you know you have a message, displaying the text on its own screen whenever you’re ready to read it.
  • Longer Life Battery
    S5 features more battery life for longer play or more rounds. Easily get in a weekend of GPS golf with up to 10 hours in full GPS and up to 14 weeks, depending on mode, before the lithium-ion battery needs to be recharged.
    Preloaded Courses and Free Updates
    The S5 may be one of our lightest, thinnest golf watches, but we've preloaded it with more than 38,000 international courses — without extra fees or paid subscriptions. In addition, you'll be able to download free course updates whenever they become available.
    Customize Distances
    S5 gives you distances to the front, back and center of the green, as well as distances to doglegs. It also allows you to input and save customizable yardage points — such as water hazards or bunkers — from anywhere on the course.
    Keep Handicaps, Scores and Measure Shots
    S5 has handicap scoring options for individual holes, player’s local handicap or index/slope method. Scoring options include Stroke play and Stableford, and you can save, review, share and print scorecards from your computer. Plus, when you hit a big one you can see how far it went with the Measure Shot feature.
    Garmin Connect™ Golf
    Garmin Connect is the online golf community that lets you play, then share and compare. Download your round and contrast it to your last round, track improvements to your handicap for every course you play. Garmin Connect Golf can even assemble your ideal round combining your best score for each hole to get your ideal 18 for that course.
    An Everyday Watch With Style
    By the way, the S5 even tells you the time. S5 features an odometer to see how far you walk. A round timer also is included to keep track of how long it takes you to play 18 holes.

Monday 11 May 2015

Rickie from Overrated to Champion in One Week....


Last week there was lots of speculation regarding Rickie Fowler and him being and I quote “overrated.”  WHAT??  Rickie is the least overrated player in the PGA as far as I am concerned.  Rickie got the last word when he sank that putt on the sudden death playoff hole #17 this past weekend.


Fowler had stood on the 13th tee lying five shots behind GarcĂ­a and not a part of any significant discussion at all.
Rickie played the closing six holes in the same number under par and became the first golfer in Players history to finish birdie, eagle, birdie, birdie. Suddenly, helped by Garcia bogeying the 14th, Fowler was two clear. He was to sign for a 67 including that stunning back nine of 31.

Here’s a really unique video of Rickie’s Victory Lap from Skratch that was posted on the Golf Digest website.
http://www.golfdigest.com/blogs/the-loop/2015/05/rickie-fowler-players-video-behind-scenes.html


I am beyond thrilled for Rickie one of my favourite golfers on the PGA Tour.  Having said that I guess he was super focused going into Sundays game as he didn’t get a chance to remind his girlfriend she was in fact going to the Players Championship that day not the beach….honestly she takes the cake for the worst dress/sluttiest outfit for 2015 season so far.  She actually surpasses Paulina Gretzky on my worst dress list which was a very difficult thing to do.  It’s a travesty to the game weather outfits like that at a PGA event. 


I honestly don’t know what goes through the wives/girlfriends heads its like they are on the way to the mall or beach and remember that their significant other is playing golf that day and show up to support him forgetting where they are.  I got a dozen text messages last night saying: WHAT THE HELL was Rickies GF wearing today??? Please respect our sport.  I’m not asking you to wear clothing that covers you head to toe but be mindful of your surroundings.  With that being said I'm so proud of you Rickie for crushing it this weekend when no one thought you were in the hunt!!

Sunday 10 May 2015

Brooke Henderson Confirms Whistle Bear for LPGA Event....

Whistle Bear Preview

The Manulife Financial LPGA Classic has announced that the fourth and fifth staging of the tournament will take place at Whistle Bear Golf Club in Cambridge, Ont., after the first three playing's of the event took place at Grey Silo in nearby Waterloo.
Brooke Henderson was in Ontario recently doing PR for the Manulife LPGA Event at Whistle Bear the first week of June. 

She spoke with the Cambridge Times and here is her interview:

Turning pro just before the season, Henderson admits her first year trying to play the LPGA Tour will be a “rollercoaster” ride, especially since she was denied an underage exemption. Players must be 18 to play on the tour, unless given a pass. Since tying for third didn’t get her the exemption, she thinks it might take a win.

“Both Lydia Ko and Lexi Thompson, they all won before they were given the exemption. So fingers crossed for the next few weeks, maybe at the Manulife Classic,” Henderson said with a smile.

“A rule’s a rule and I respect that.”

Turning pro wasn’t an easy decision for Henderson, who had a golf scholarship at the University of Florida. Her initial intention was to enjoy her Grade 12 year and head down south in September. That changed.

“It was a huge decision,” she said.

“I was committed to the University of Florida and I was planning on going on a full ride and competing there and getting an education. Now, with the technology there is, I can get an education online or go later in life, it doesn’t really matter. Right now, I know my game is at a level where I know I can compete.”

Here’s a list of ladies who have confirmed their attendee for this years event: Stacy Lewis, Michelle Wie, Ko, Brittany Lincicome, Lorie Kane and Jennifer Kirby, Hee Young Park, Brittany Lang and defending champion Inbee Park.
I can hardly wait for this event to come to Canadian Soil.  Good luck to all our Canadian girls participating especially Past Ontario Junior Girl Champions at the Goderich Sunset: Brooke Henderson and Jennifer Kirby.