Waterproof Golf Clothing from FootJoy Delivers Style and Performance

Any golfer who has played on rain-soaked public golf courses dappled with muddy puddles (as I often do) knows the name FootJoy to be some of the driest shoes on the market. Now, Footjoy takes a step forward with men's and women's golf clothing that not only performs well but looks great too.

Did you know that FootJoy has been in the golf shoe business since 1857, that the company was once owned by General Mills and that, in 1927, FootJoy was the official shoe of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team captained by Walter Hagan? It is this history which has taken FootJoy to the level of achievement for which it is now famous.

Dedicated to comfort, performance and the highest level of innovation, great FootJoy waterproofs have validated their place in a burgeoning golf marketplace filled with challengers.

When you shop FootJoy clothing at Function 18, a specialist golf apparel website, the catalog of performance golf clothing makes it easy to determine your specific needs on the course, from the latest Hydrolite fabric, the lightest rainwear ever constructed by FJ, to Tour XP rain jackets.

The FootJoy Hydrolite Short Sleeve Rain Shirt is a great example of the convergence of both fashion and function. "Constructed from a lightweight 2.5 layer fabric that is stretchable and breathable", this garment is waterproof to 20,000mm so, when your opponents are soaked to the bone and not concentrating on their game, you will remain focused and dry.

For full range of motion on colder days on the golf course, FootJoy Golf DryJoys Tour XP Rain Jacket has you covered.

A three-layered bonded fabric, four-way stretch shell and breathable waterproof layer accomplishes the necessities of playing golf in dreadful conditions while the fashion-forward design makes you look tres chic!

For a spring shower, look no further than the FootJoy Golf DryJoys Light SS Rain Shirt with its 100% waterproof shell, short sleeves and ease of movement.

Golfers need to feel comfortable and look good while on the course. The importance of performance, style and function cannot be glossed over. With FootJoy waterproof golf clothing, you get a long-standing tradition of quality for the money.

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Put Your Best Foot Forward: Top Five Picks for Women's Golf Shoes

Enjoy this informative guest golf blog post on selecting the right golf shoes for your walk along the fairway, written by Guest Golf Blog by Melinda Bailey, 9 & Dine Women’s Golf Apparel.

The days of "one-style-fits-all" golf shoes are long behind us. Today's women's golf shoes offer an unparalleled selection of designs to please even the most style-savvy fashionistas, with comfort technology that makes a five mile, 18-hole course feel like a walk in the park. Say goodbye to blisters and hello to bliss with our top five picks for women's golf shoes, all of which offer no sacrifice of style for substance. Your feet--and your stroke--will thank you.

Adidas adizero Tour Shoe

A longtime leader in the woman's golf footwear industry, Adidas's roster offers a competitive field of contenders. At the front of the pack is the Women's adizero Tour. Featuring all the great elements of the men's adizero Tour,  these have a distinctly feminine flair that is at once sporty and stylish. 

Cutting-edge technology like stability-enhancing internal SPRINTWEB and a six-spike configuration enhanced by THINTCH ensure optimal traction and stability. At only 9.2 ounces, the Women's adizero Tour is  Adidas's most lightweight cleated tour shoe yet, and is guaranteed to spare you foot fatigue in the home stretch.  Our favorite? The white/passion-fruit combination: this eye-catching pop of color will put just the right lift in your step. 

Nike Ace Golf Shoe 

The aptly named Women's Nike Ace Golf Shoes deliver groundbreaking innovation that supports the needs of players ranging from amateur to elite.  

Balance-enhancing and weight transfer technology are just a few of the ergonomic design elements that support walking comfort and foot health in this sporty shoe.  A little rain never hurt anyone, and it won't hurt the Nike Ace Golf Shoe, either, thanks to water-resistant features which will keep your feet dry in the greens. 

FootJoy LoPro Collection

FootJoy lives up to its name and more with the popular LoPro Collection golf shoes. Designed to contour to the natural shape of your foot, these shoes provide maximum comfort, breathability and durability under the most rigorous conditions. Advanced engineering features like PU Fit-Beds, Dri-Lex covers and Softspikes cleats--the industry leader and favorite of tour professionals--round out the reasons why these tough togs are a top pick. 

PUMAGolf Cat 2 Shoes

While "golf" and "cute" aren't typically words that go together, the Golf Cat 2 defies the odds, delivering an irresistibly appealing look with intelligent design features like traction-enhancing SmartQuill Technology rubber clusters. Lacking cleats, these fit like a sneaker, and do the work of one, as well.   For head-turning clubhouse-to-street style, look no further than the PUMA Golf Cat 2.

ECCO Golf Street Sport Shoe

Another choice that can take you from the course to whatever comes next, this European shoe not only promotes walking comfort, but also features environmentally friendly elements. 

The hybrid design ensures that you'll look and feel great--thanks to supersoft calfskin and innovative water-resisting Hydromax treatment--while promoting optimal traction and durability on all surfaces. This good-looking shoe transitions easily from the golf course to a variety of other walks of life. 

The right footwear can mean the difference between average and extraordinary when it comes to your golf game. By choosing a comfortable shoe, you guarantee optimal performance. By choosing a stylish shoe, you guarantee that you'll feel great along the way. Luckily, today's golf shoes for women offer both options--truly the best of both worlds!

Melinda Bailey is an avid golfer and the Executive Editor of 9 & Dine Women’s Golf Apparel blog.  You can connect with Melinda via Twitter @9Dine.

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Golf Leagues Made Easy

By Billy Condon

One of the critical issues the game of golf is facing right now is growth. With the potential for rounds to take upwards of five to six hours, as well as the intimidation and uneasiness beginner golfers may face when trying to learn the game, golfers are spending less time at the course.

One solution to get new golfers engaged and to get existing players on the course more is through golf leagues.

Golf leagues are great for growing the game because they can be made up of golfers of all ages and abilities and can range from social weekday evening 9-hole leagues to ultra-competitive 18-hole leagues. Whether they’re played over 9 or 18 holes, Match Play or Stableford, leagues can be found at public courses, private country clubs, and gated communities around the world.

However, golf leagues face their own challenges; primarily, the amount of time a league manager or golf professional needs to dedicate to organizing the weekly draws, emailing and posting notices and calculating results, standings, payouts and more.

That’s where GolfLeagueGenius.com comes into play. GolfLeagueGenius minimizes the time it takes to complete these tasks with its automated pairings, robust tournament library, and other innovative web-based features.

Brenda Gagnier, the manager for the Kingsville Ladies 18 Hole league in Windsor, Ontario, has seen increased efficiency with GolfLeagueGenius. “Before GolfLeagueGenius, it took me two and a half hours to set up our league each week. I now only spend 15 to 20 minutes” says Gagnier.

Kingsville is one of the hundreds of amateur and professional leagues across North America that is using the software created by Golf Genius Software, to run their leagues and provide a first-class tournament atmosphere to their golfers. 

Amateur golf leagues aren’t the only groups reaping the benefits. GolfLeagueGenius.com was named the official scoring software of the PGA of Canada and has also been in use by First Tee chapters across the United States as well as the Golf Association of Philadelphia for the pilot year of the GAP League Play initiative.

GolfLeagueGenius features the broadest library of tournament formats in the industry. Leagues can play numerous tournaments within a single event as well as tournaments over multiple rounds. The pairings feature is designed to pair by custom parameters and season-long scheduling can be completed instantly.

PGA apprentice and assistant professional Lawrence Moses runs multiples golf leagues in the Baltimore area, and was looking for a product that would enable him the opportunity to grow and enhance his leagues. “GolfLeagueGenius allowed me the confidence to attempt the difficult formats of play. I added a new league [this season] that uses USGA handicaps, plays four different courses from four different tees, runs three different weekly games, and tracks ringers for each course played. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without GolfLeagueGenius.”

In addition, each league receives a custom website to display tee sheets, photos, message boards and more. Real-time scores can be entered using the free GolfLeagueGenius app for iPhone and Android, as well as via high-speed data entry on the GolfLeagueGenius web site and live scoring can be enjoyed on the TV display for on-site viewing, or the real-time leaderboard for personal viewing on PCs, iPads, iPhones and Androids.

“GolfLeagueGenius was a HUGE success at our event! It was a real game-changer to have a live leaderboard keeping track of the action. One guy had six birdies and it was awesome to know there was a guy sprinting out ahead that we needed to catch,” says League Manager Colin Callahan of the Front Range Golf Club that plays in Denver.

Golf leagues help grow the game through the game’s core values: fun and camaraderie...and also provide the opportunity to raise an occasional pint with friends!

For more information, visit www.GolfLeagueGenius.com.

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BIO: Billy Condon is the Director of Marketing for Golf Genius Software. Prior to joining GolfTripGenius.com, Condon was Associate Editor of The Met Golfer magazine and communications administrator at the Metropolitan Golf Association, one of the nation's largest regional golf associations.

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