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• Best selling skirts and skorts for summer
• Travel Abroad Safely
• The Pro Shop

NEWS

Hipp recognized by Golf For Women

Linda Hipp, founder of Lija, has been designated a "Design Star" by Golf For Women in the July/August issue.

Trigelle names Dibble to new position

Trigelle names Nicole Dibble as its new director of sales and marketing.

Top name exhibitors prepare for PGA Fall Expo

Officials for the PGA Fall Expo, set for Aug. 26-27 in Las Vegas, Nev., report that this year's event will have one of its strongest exhibitor line up in recent years.

Grace to represent Sunderland of Scotland

Daymond Willis Holdings announces that Tom Grace will represent the Sunderland of Scotland brand in Tennessee.

Phresh to unveil fresh new look

Phresh will unveil its new lifestyle collection for spring/summer 2009, and launch its first women's collection at the PGA Fall Expo Aug. 25-27 in Las Vegas.

Golf Fitness on PAR for fall

Golf Fitness Magazine will feature its third Performance Apparel Ranking in its September/October issue.

LoudMouth Golf supports Cooper fundraiser

LoudMouth Golf announces its support of the 12th Alice Cooper Celebrity Am at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Ariz. Money raised helps support Cooper's Solid Rock Foundation.

STYLEWATCH

Best selling skirts and skorts for summer

By Janice Ferguson
GPA Correspondent

Ladies, stay cool and look even cooler in these fun, functional, flirty skorts and skirts for summer.

• BornFit - Oxford skort. Built to last and made of dense poly/spandex fabric that provides cool, stretchy comfort all day long. The drawstring on a 2-inch supportive waistband helps keep the skort up. Has a 4.5-inch inner short inseam. The short doesn't creep and stays put during the most active workouts or golf rounds, and features moisture wicking. Available in black, white and tangerine colors. BornFit also makes maternity skorts. $64.
On the web: www.bornfit.com.

• Adidas - ClimaCool pinstripe skort. Features a front tee pocket, side zip, back vent hems and two back pockets. Has a 19.5-inch graded outseam. Made with 100 percent polyester CoolMax stretch woven, and comes available in stem, navy or cream. Pair with coordinating print short sleeve, V-neck top for a complete, put together look. $75.
On the web: www.adidasgolf.com.

• Trigelle - Luane skort. Striking print in bold colors of bone, rosette and black made in stretch cotton nylon sateen. Features a contoured waist, slight A-line shape and functional jersey short in lightweight rayon/poly. Has a signature side welt pocket for tees and back pockets wide enough for scorecards. Offers a 17-inch outseam. $96.
On the web: www.trigelle.com.

• Maggie Lane - Solid performance skort. Has a flattering left kick pleat, two front scoop pockets and two back zipper pockets. The built-in inner short has a paisley pattern and gripper leg to keep it in place as you play. Made of 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex and is moisture wicking, UV protected, anti-microbial, and come with an 18-inch outseam. Color choice of orange, dark red and pink. $56.
On the web: www.golfsmith.com.

• Bette & Court - Bliss-printed performance skort. Two side vents with zippers. Is breathable with UV-protected performance microfiber and a microfiber liner. There are two pockets in the front and one small pocket in the back. Bold colorful lagoon print makes a summer splash. Would be nicely paired with a textured sleeveless performance top in blue lagoon from the same collection. $78.
On the web: www.golfsophisticate.com.

• Golftini - Green and blue stripe skort. - made from 97 percent cotton and 3 percent spandex. The skort has two deep side pockets and one back pocket. It's lightweight and trimmed with blue rickrack ribbon for extra detail. Also see the khaki and white striped and yellow and blue gingham options. $80.
On the web: www.golfskorts.com.

• RunningSkirts.com - Athletic skirt for golfing. Features a slight A-line style that hugs the right curves and comes with attached compression shorts that provide coverage and lift where needed most. Has two Velcro closure pockets and is made with stretchy, lightweight, breathable performance fabrics that wick moisture. Available in seven colors and a wide selection of sizes. $58.
On the web: www.runningskirts.com.

• Ralph Lauren - Isabelle stretch skort. Comes in a standard-rise waist with elongated buckle-tab and zip-and-hook front closure. Has a centered vent at the front and back for wide range of motion. Also, two side pockets, nap-tab-flap patch pocket at the back, and attached interior stretch microfiber short for moisture wicking. Made of 96 percent cotton and 4 percent elastane, and available in vanilla cream and honey tan. $98.
On the web: www.ralphlauren.com.

• Tehama - Piped knit skort. From the women's popular Hang 'em Dry collection, this comfortable knit skort comes in six bold colors. The texture and piping is clean, yet a bit sassy. Created with a nylon/lycra blend, the 18-inch length is perfect for a round of golf then to lunch with the girls. $76.
On the web: www.tehamainc.com.