Lydia Ko Gets A Tattoo To Celebrate First Win

Love golf, love tattoos. So hearing about Lydia Ko getting some ink in celebration of her first professional win, the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic last spring. I think it's great, getting the date (April 27, 2014) -- in Roman numerals on her wrist.

Some would said she's just a crazy seventeen year old but the LPGA top-ranked woman golfer in the world is a pretty cool golfer if you ask me. Well done Lydia.

Here's the transcript of Lydia discussing the tatt.

ISPS HANDA Women's Australian Open

Lydia Ko - Sunday transcript

23 Feb 2015

by Golf Australia

Q: Can you talk us through the ink that you’ve got on your arm?

A: “It’s the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic tournament win date last year in April. It’s my first win on the LPGA as a LPGA tour member. My parents were there and I felt like it was a very memorable win so I got that tatted up.”

Book Review - Golf Etiquette Quick Reference

While not your conventional "golf" book Yves C. Ton-That, a leading rules experts has put together a great reference tool when it comes to golf etiquette. "Golf Etiquette Quick Reference" is the perfect guide for those looking to brush up on the correct conduct on the golf course. Etiquette can sometimes be intimidating but Yves goes through many points in a clear and concise manner making it ideal for those new to the game plus the season veteran golfer looking to brush up on this highly addictive sport.

Neatly arranged in 8 color coded sections it's easy to flip through to sections involving conduct before a round or conduct in and around hazards. This isn't a book your going to read from start to finish but more of a book you can flip through and become acquainted with different sections.

I really liked the fact the book is small, just a little larger than my iPhone and can be easily stored safely in my golf bag because of the hard plastic cover.

I could definitely see this being a great guide and reference tool when I have any of my three kids on the golf course. Not referring to it all the time but using it once a round to refer to a certain point of etiquette of golf. Plus it would be a great refresher for me as well.

Reasonable priced at $12.95 USD.

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Cigar Etiquette/ Rules on the Golf Course

Watching the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am this weekend got me thinking about cigar smoking on the golf course. While I’ve on occasion enjoyed a cigar both socially (ah! Miami) and on the golf course. It’s always smart to go over a few points of etiquette before you light up on the golf course even for the veteran cigar aficionado and especially the newbie.

Ask Before Lighting Up
Before you light up be sure and ask your playing partners if it’s OK if you light up. It’s all about respect.

Bring Extras
It’s never cool to light another man’s cigar or share, so bring a few extra for those that want to indulge with you out on the links. Bring a variety of cigars as well as flavours and strengths as most newbies might not want to start out with a Presidente. That’s when you search out some great cigar deals online.

Disposal of Cigar
So I know you’re outside enjoying a nice Cohíba cigar and a round of golf but tossing your cigar just anywhere is definitely frowned upon. Keep the greens clean. Nobody wants to putt through your cigar butt or either. So be respectful of your group and the groups to follow and bring along an ashtray (ash management)

Bring the Right Lighter
Lighting the cigar in a “three-club” wind can be difficult make sure you bring along a good torch type lighter that will do the trick.

Cigar Holder
Tossing your cigar down on the grass while you hit your tee shot, not the best idea considering the different fertilizers golf courses use. So finding the right holder is important. I’ve used a DivPro that works pretty good out on the course.

Transporting Cigars
So you want to make sure your cigars are protected from damage, especially if you’re carrying your clubs so a sturdy container is a must. A Tupperware or glass container or any other durable carrying case will work perfectly.

Don’t Bring Your Best
Odds are after hitting your drive into the trees or chatting with friends on the course you may end of leaving your cigar just about anywhere. Be sure to bring cigars you won’t be upset about leaving behind.

Bring a Cutter
Pick up an inexpensive cutter to keep in your golf bag and it will save you a lot of headaches. Plus it might make you a few friends along the way.

So do you have any more etiquette/ rules for the golf course?

A Little Q&A Time with Kikkor Golf Owner James Lepp

The Future, Creative Process,  PGA Merchandise Show
It's been awesome following Kikkor Golf since the beginning and I can remember the first time speaking to owner James Lepp. Hearing the passion in his voice for what he was doing with golf shoes, a true pioneer of the street style look. You knew there were good things going to happen for James and his company.

Wanted to touch base with James early in the year and ask him a few questions on the future, the creative process and the PGA Merchandise Show. Here's what he had to say:

 Q&A With Kikkor Golf's James Lepp

Where do you get inspiration for your new designs?

To be frank, we look everywhere but the golf industry. The golf industry is typically a little 'slow' with fashion trends, so we try to stay ahead of that by looking at trends off the course.

Are there any golfers do you look to for inspiration?

I find that while golf fashion is much better than 10 years ago, still today many golfers look the same. Dress code policies, both on the PGA Tour and at many clubs, force people to look the same. Afterall, there are only so many things you can do to a golf polo. So really, it's tough to look at any golfer for inspiration, because the dress codes force things to be not very inspiring.

What do you love about the creative process?

It's fun seeing samples for the first time. It's easy to make something look good on a computer, but when it turns out in real life...well, that's exciting.

How do you keep it fresh with so many companies competing for the shoe/apparel dollar?

Trends are always changing, so it's up to us to stay on top of that. Yes, competition is always stiff, but there are enough people out there that want to support the smaller niche brands like ourselves. I personally don't like wearing major brands that much when I have the opportunity to wear something really fashionable.

What can we expect for 2015?

We're going to be exploring a lot more casual gear, not necessarily meant for golf. It'll be the same mentality, but give our customers more chances to wear Kikkor during their day.

Why no Kikkor presence at the Merchandise Show this year in Orlando?

We should have a major announcement later this year as to why the PGA Show doesn't really make sense for us any more.

Hows your golf game?

Well, it's hockey season, so I haven't golfed since October. The game on skates is solid. Snap shot could use some work. Saucer pass is always money.

One course you'd like to play this year?

Chambers Bay.

Any plans for some more TV exposure for yourself?

Nothing planned so far. Maybe some YouTube stuff...we'll see.