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Obama's Foursome Finally Includes a Woman

TresSugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:10:00 -0700

The 44th president has played 24 rounds of golf (who's counting?) since he came to office. How many women have been invited along with the golfer in chief? One. This weekend, President Obama's chief domestic policy adviser Melody Barnes became the first woman to play golf with the president.

Last week, Obama sounded pretty enlightened about modern gender roles. He said that after he had kids, he realized that Michelle should not be solely responsible for running the house just because she's a woman. But it seems that Obama has been having a hard time translating these enlightened ideas to sports, as he typically plays basketball and golf with men only.

Hanging out socially with the boss is always good for career advancement, and it's a bit disappointing that the president was perpetuating the idea that these traditionally all-male activities are still for for members of the "boys club." Hopefully any of the sporty women on staff will now feel welcome to play in these very visible games.

Have you ever felt excluded from activities (social or work-related) because you're a woman?

Do You Think Golf and Rugby Should Be Olympic Sports?

FitSugar — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:50:15 -0700

The International Olympic Committee has selected golf and rugby sevens (a faster version of the traditional 15-to-a-team version) to be included in the 2016 games, over baseball, softball, karate, roller sports, and squash.

Tiger Woods will undoubtedly be a fan of the decision. As Woods recently said, "golf is a truly global sport and should have been in the Olympics a while ago." Interestingly enough, IOC president Jacques Rogge once played rugby for Belgium, although he did not participate in the vote. The IOC's recommendation will be voted on by the entire IOC assembly in October, which is considered a formality. In other news, women will be able to box for the gold in the 2012 games. Boxing was the only sport that didn't include female athletes.

Ewww!

GiggleSugar — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:00:00 -0700

With the Uroclub, it looks like you're just checking out your golf club, but in fact, you're peeing into it. Wait, what? I thought golf was supposed to be classy and sh*t. That is straight up nasty.

President-Elect Barack Obama Shows Off His Swing in Hawaii

Molly — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:01:00 -0800

Everyone needs a moment of relaxation, especially if you're about to take on the most important elected office in the world. President-elect Barack Obama was spotted playing a round of golf in Hawaii over the weekend with quite an entourage keeping watch. He's in town with his family for the holidays like they do every year and found time to hit the links before he takes office in January. Never straying too far from work, his hotly contended and headline making BlackBerry was strapped to his belt as usual. After admitting that he's "not that good" at golf, Obama enjoyed a lunch of Spam sushi. President Bush gave up golf out of respect for our soldiers, so we'll see if Obama comes under fire for his hobby. Until then, enjoy some shots of Barack Obama hitting the links in his cargo shorts.

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The "G" Stands For Golf

GiggleSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Is it just me, or does the phrase "as grooved as his horn" somehow manage to make both golf and saxophone playing sound dirty?

Fit Gift Guide: The Golf Pro

FitSugar — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0800

I have fond memories of going to the driving range with my grandpa. To thank him for introducing me to the game, I wanted to get him some golf gear this year. If you have a golfer in your life, they might enjoy these gifts too.

Vineyard Vines Golf Tie: From far away, this looks like a regular tie, but if you look closely, you see tiny golf balls and tees. If you don't like light blue (shown), it also comes in mint green, dark blue, red, and pink.
ProActive Sports Pro-Circuit Putt Return System: This indoor putting mat allows golfers to work on their short game anytime. The best part is that when it drops in the hole, the ball comes right back to you.
Chocolate Truffle Golf Balls: Lake Champlain makes these dark chocolate truffles that are covered in white chocolate and dimpled like oversize golf balls. Three deliciously edible balls come in a gift box with ribbon.
A Good Walk Spoiled: Days and Nights on the PGA Tour: When the golfer in your life isn't on the green, they can relax with this book to learn more about the PGA tour.

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Crave Worthy: Golf and Tennis Wear by Stella McCartney

FitSugar — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:30:00 -0700

Stella McCartney paired up with Adidas a few years back, and her feminine yet sporty clothes do not disappoint. The design are always fresh and lovely, not to mention expensive, but a girl can dream can't she. Her Fall sports collection includes dance and ski wear, but it is the golf and tennis outfits that really inspire.

New York magazine recently shared a few sneak peeks at these new designs.
I, for one, would love to hit the links in these clothes. I know they wouldn't help my game, but at least I would lose fashionably.

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Let me know what you think in the comments section below. These styles should be available for purchase soon. Until then we can only imagine the prices and keep dreaming.

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Celebrity Style: Kristin Cavallari

FabSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:22 -0700

After celebrating her birthday in Vegas, Kristin Cavallari jetted to Miami to partake in a celebrity golf tournament. I don't know how good her putting skills are, but I do know that she looked anything but preppy in her Young, Fabulous & Broke cream ruffle dress. Seeing as it was hot, Kristin wore wedge ankle-wrap espadrilles and aviator sunnies. Props to the reality star for retaining her girlie style despite being on the green.

Young, Fabulous & Broke Samantha Dress - $154.00	UGG® Australia Ugg® Australia "Amelie" Ankle Wrap Wedge - $49.99
Women's Classic Aviator Sunglasses - $9.50	Wrap Around Charm Bracelets in Gold/Turquoise - $40.00
Geodesic Studs - $18.00	Gustto Estiva Leather Shopper Bag - $445.00

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Get Out Your Clubs and Live Longer

FitSugar — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:00:00 -0700

If you've never golfed a game in your life, this recent news may inspire you to hit the links. According to a recent Swedish study, golfers have a life expectancy that's five years longer than non-golfers. Amazing, isn't it? I mean we all know that golfing is great for your health because it reduces stress, and all that walking the 18 holes (instead of riding in the cart) is a moderate workout. Could golf be the fountain of youth?

This study also found that players with a low handicap (ones who are good golfers), have a lower death rate. It could be because in order to get really good at the game you have to play a lot, but researchers think it's the actual game, not just the regular exercise, that offers these life-lengthening benefits. This sounds like a great reason to set up a tee time.

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They Say Golf Is a Snobby Sport...

GiggleSugar — Tue, 27 May 2008 00:02:00 -0700

. . . They never made it to the 19th hole.

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