Today's Highlights

• Mother's Day gift ideas
• Sponsorless SWAG: A different kind of logo
• Glove It gets it

NEWS

Imperial Headwear Official Headwear Provider To 2009 Palmer Cup

Imperial Headwear partners with the Golf Coaches Association of America to become the official headwear provider for the upcoming Palmer Cup, June 3-5 at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver, Colo.

FEATURE

Mother's Day gift ideas

By Janice Ferguson
GPA Writer

She baked you cookies, drove you to baseball and ballet practice, and let you keep that smelly hamster named Bunker. Tell the mom in your life thanks again for everything.

Tracey Lynn believes that whether you are a size 2 or 12, women want to flatter their figure and feel good about what they are wearing on the golf course. That's why she created a full line of golf apparel and accessories for ladies. The black short sleeve shirt with blue leopard trim is comfortable and will go with several colors of pants. Lynn also added some length so nothing will show while you're swinging. The technical, athletic fabric provides moisture wicking and UV protection. The polo is priced at $69.99, and can be purchased online at www.traceylynngolf.com.

Shaft Skinz allows you to customize and add a little style to your golf club shafts. The designs include champagne bubbles, snake skin, puzzle pieces, camouflage, confetti, fire flames and skulls in several color choices. The lightweight, printed sleeve is fed over the grip and shrunk onto the shaft using a hair dryer. The thin plastic film shrinks to take the form of the shaft underneath so they are suitable for all shaft types. The price for a pack of four is $15.95, and they are available at www.shaftskinz.com.

Silly Sandals "Fore" flip flops accented with golf balls and green beads make a whimsical gift for your lady golfer. The company is devoted to celebrating the lighter side of life, and create sandal designs in a charming range of themes from sports to holidays to life's big moments and everyday fun. The "Fore" flip flops are great for wearing to and from the clubhouse. They are available in whole sizes 5 - 10. The price for the golf flip flops is $24.95, and you can find them at www.sillysandals.com.

Annika Sorenstam's book titled, "Golf Annika's Way: How I Elevated My Game to Be the Best - and How You Can Too," offers words of wisdom from the world's greatest female golfer. Annika's mental and physical dedication has changed the face of women's golf, and her fierce determination and preparation have won her tournaments and fans the world over. She shares her winning strategies, and gives priceless advice on how every golfer can take their game to the next level. Find the paperback for only $13.60, at www.amazon.com.

Jo Malone's popular orange blossom cologne comes in a one ounce size that is perfect for storing in your golf bag. The scent of Clementine leaves and morning dew mixed with orange blossom and water lily smells like a garden oasis. For a more citrusy scent, the cologne also comes in sweet lime and cedar, balancing zesty fruits with spices and nutty woods. Both are priced at $55, and are available at www.jomalone.com.

Jofit beige woven Bermuda shorts are made from a blend of polyester, rayon and spandex making these bottoms have a really great fit and easy to launder. They are a nice knee length and have a wide adjustable waistband for extra function. Top stitching adds a bit of detailed accent, and there are two zip pockets in front, and two large rear patch-flap snap pockets on the back. Reasonably priced at $64, the shorts can be ordered in sizes extra small to extra large at www.jofit.com.

Helen Kaminski's Panama cotton golf collection includes a feminine style bucket hat called Gemma. The 100 percent cotton lid has adorable petal ties in the back that allow for size adjustments. The medium sized brim and the fabric's UPF 50+ sun protection will help protect Mom's skin from the sun's harmful rays. The stylish bucket hat is also packable, making it ideal for taking on trips. Choose from black, citron, crystal pink, garnet, khaki, natural, navy, sand or white colors. The Gemma has a suggested retail price of $70, and you can find a local retailer at www.helenkaminski.com.