A Tribute to Michael Jackson: The King

What does Golf have to do with Michael Jackson? For me, a lot! Ask any golfer if Michael Jackson has played a role in their lives, and I'm sure they'll have a story. The sudden death of a King has hit me harder than I'd imagined, he was never supposed to die, not like that. Not without a strong finish...

Sitting in my basement at 3 years old, watching "The making of Thriller" on VHS... over and over. Hugging my knees on the couch, my hands covering my eyes, I'd peek through my fingers to watch. Terrified, I'd run to my parents room in tears, but I couldn't take my eyes off of him, he was mezmorizing, he was Michael Jackson! AND - I was back again the next night for more...

Every album is on my ipod. Every song has a memory and a meaning - a feeling. Over the years, I've practiced multiple hours on the range and ran hundreds of miles with Michael. His music "moves" me... literally. "Jam" on the Dangerous album made me work harder and "Man in the Mirror" made me a better person. Life without Michael would be different in a way that drive and inspiration would be missing.

MJ is my Tiger Woods of music... Exciting, inspiring, mesmerizing, motivating, electric and talent-filled. I can't believe he is gone:(

Dear Michael,
You were a true gentleman with a soft heart. After all the negative things said, you will remain and leave our world, a kind soul and a legend. I will continue to watch your videos and hopefully one day share them with my children. I will listen to your music when I practice, travel, work, run, play and stay motivated. Despite the good, the bad and the ugly; Yesterday, today and forever, you are a hero and inspiration to me. I've never met you, but felt I knew you. I've never touched you, but you've moved me. I will love you forever . Rest in peace. Xo.

My favorite song (if I had to pick one) is "Torture"... with a slide show to go with:) Enjoy...

The Bethpage Game Face

What's is going Golf Crazies? I've been on the road trying to move mountains therefore, putting the Golf Couture blog to the side:( I feel like, "totally" bad about it, but I am soooo over it - and I think that like, you should get over it too... K?

SO... Let's talk about Tiger. I mean, WTF? The chip-in on 17 last week at the Memorial... Is he real? OMG! By far the 2nd most exciting chip-in, number 1 being the 16th hole at the Masters!!! ...minus the clumsy high-five with Steve-O:) LOL:)As we prepare for the 2009 Men's US Open at Bethpage Black in Bethpage New York... I ask myself... What am I going to wear?

What's that? Oh... yes, I am going. For how long? Oh... the entire week. With who? Professionals from the PGD roster. We are headed out to do a fabulous golf event, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the PGA Tour's finest.

So excited to see Tiger! (I am jumping up and down, screaming with fist pumps) Now that his leg is better I wonder how he is going to "bring it"? With the amount of work I've been doing, I've just fallen off the golf horse, but plan on getting focused and back in the saddle next week. Just like Tiger, I've got my Bethpage Game Face on!!!

Kinda wanna follow David Duval out there for a bit - Does he twitter?

Twitter-Dee or Twitter Dumb?

“I’d love it if players Twittered during the middle of a round,” Bivens said in an interview in New York. “The new media is very important to the growth of golf and we view it as a positive, and a tool to be used.”

I didn't wanna open my big mouth since that Time interview, so I had to let C-Biv take the mic first. I still haven't really honed in on my "twittering" skillz, but I understand the value of twitter on a social networking level... BUT - The idea to use it in a professional sport where you are supposed to stay focused? Hmmmm, not so much.

So like, are we gonna hear from Kobe now during time-outs in the playoffs? Never. Because...

The fact is, there is a line between fans and athletes that creates the "illusion and elite depth" of an athlete by the fan. Sure I'd like to hear from Christina Kim during her round, but at the cost of not taking her seriously! Athletes don't use their cell phones during competition or practice!!! Come on!  Athough it may increase "fan engagement", it will cost them legitimacy in the sportsworld. 

It is disrespectful if while watching an athlete to see him/her bust out the blackberry and text (twitter) the world during a game. This ain't social hour ladies... 

"If we’re going to get out of the collared shirts and khaki pants and make golf chic, hip, happening, Christina Kim is exactly the kind of player to reach out and make golf a lot more relevant.” - Carolyn Bivens

CONCLUSION: You can't get rid of khakis by twittering. It is going to take more than a mass text-message to eliminate collared shirts, and (if you haven't already) you probably should've gotten rid of your bad golf fashion during the MySpace era, right? Ha!

Twitter-Dumb.

Tiger's Trauma ain't that Bad!

Geeeeeeeeeeez. The golf media needs to chill out dude! So Tiger didn't shoot 65 and make multiple eagles and give us the usual spectacular performance... neither did Cejka. Bad final round golf opened the door for Stenson to close the deal... although with -6 in the final round at TPC Sawgrass, you kinda kick the door open your-damn-self! Good Job Stenson, happy for you and Sweden buddy! Xo.

Note to Media: Tiger will snap out of it, it's called GOLF! "I kept spinning it to the right..." says Tiger, "but I got plenty of time to fix it." O'Hair was schooled by Tiger a few weeks ago and came back with a strong win soon after. Cejka will take this and run with it. You gotta fall so you know how to get up. Simple rule of life, business, relationships and golf. Is it me or is anyone else feeling Kelly Tilghman overload? Her hair looks good though:)!

Natalie Gulbis couldn't be at the Celebrity Apprentice finale:( She played well this week with a -9 finish at the Michelob in Virginia... but nobody is paying attention to that because the world revolves around Tiger...

Obviously, I know I am not the only one feeling lost and distraught? As much as I want to lay off and give him room... I want my Tiger back...

New Tiger Commericial!

During the Nuggets and New Orleans NBA Playoff game last night, I saw the Tiger Woods Cartoon Commerical! So adorably adorable!!!:) After the Masters, it is hard to stay focused on golf!? I mean, seriously... It's NBA Playoffs... but it is good to see that the "Tiger Brand" has some good positioning! Tiger is so fabulous... Check it out!

Is that supposed to be Kelly Tilghman in the bushes? Sure sounds like her!...

Masters Weekend or Easter Weekend?

Good Easter to you! Just kicking back and figuring out how to use the whole "Twitter" deal while "Facebooking", watching the Masters, typing, talking on the phone and doing cartwheels;)

I'm going to hide Easter Eggs around the house where it is impossible to find them... and invite Jeev Milkha Singh over to find them because he ruined my Masters Pool by missing the cut and I thought he had a legitimate chance of taking home a green jacket. Jim Furyk is my runner-up, but Tiger is my #1.

SO... I know it's Easter... but why the heck am I really more excited about the Masters? Who timed this? Phil and Tiger are going to put on a show, and I am going to put on my fat pants (sweatpants) and eat my way through the day. Who's with me?

2009 Playboy Golf & Mansion

Hi Everyone! My fabulous sister, Seema, and I went to the 2009 Playboy Golf Finals in Los Angeles this past weekend. 'Twas a hoot and a holla!:) Disappointed that we missed out on Tiger's fierce victory at Bay Hill, we decided that we will make it up to him during the Masters! With all do respect, it's hard to focus on golf when it's March Madness and The Playboy Golf Finals!!!

The event was at Industry Hills Country Club, 2 courses, Ike and the Babe! Sick views and in great shape:) The minute we got there, Seema ran into the man of her dreams... Miles Austin, the Wide Reciever for the Dallas Cowboys. She was thrilled, and rightfully so! What a cutie-pah-tootie:)

Here is a shot of our group in the scramble. We played in 6-somes and our group was in the lead after the first day... -20 under par Sugar!!! Beat that! Our group rocked and playing from the red tees has its advantages;)

Lil'sis trying to hit it closer than Big sis... Sibling Rivalry... but we're on the same team...? Whatevs;)

The highlight of the round was hitting balls with Jose Canseco, who actually designs his own golf outfits:) How awesome is that?

Oh yeah, and the Finals Party is a Lingerie Party at the Playboy Mansion with all the sponsors and participants! I will leave it at that! Such a great time! For more information on how you can play in the Playboy Golf Finals, go to http://www.playboygolf.com/