THE SOLHEIM CUP

With psychic octopus 'Paul' correctly predicting all of Germany's World Cup soccer results.
It begs the question who will triumph at this months Solheim Cup, Europe v USA from Killeen Castle, Ireland?

Instead of listening to the usual so-called experts, Golf Refugees have instead turned to a home-grown pedigree slug called Sigourney.

With her insatiable appetite for locally grown organic lettuce, we’ll entice Sigourney to make her predictions for the foursomes, fourballs and singles matches.

It’s going to be a busy few days for Sigourney, commencing 23–25th September.

Let the munching begin.

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LEARNER DRIVERS

When you learn how to drive (in the UK), you have to put an ‘L’ plate on the back of your car and be accompanied by a more experienced driver.

You learn on the back roads, where traffic is light, before venturing out onto the busy main roads.

But what happens when you learn how to play golf?

To make golf courses more learner friendly, should there be learner tees positioned much closer to the greens?

You could even stick an ‘L’ sign on your golf bag.

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TOXIC BRANDS

Greenpeace have reported that traces of toxic chemicals harmful to the environment and to human health have been detected in products made by top clothing manufacturers.

Samples of clothing from Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein, H&M, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lacoste, Converse and Ralph Lauren were found to be tainted with the chemicals, known as nonylphenol ethoxylates.

Greenpeace said that nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE's), commonly used as detergents in the production of synthetic textiles, were detected in two-thirds of the samples tested. "NPE's break down to form nonylphenol, which has toxic, persistent and hormone-disrupting properties."

Greenpeace said that it purchased branded clothing - mostly made in China, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines - and subjected it to scientific analysis. "Even at low levels, it represents a big threat to the environment and human health."
 
Adidas also came under fire in a separate Greenpeace report released last month, which accused them of polluting major rivers in China with chemical waste. As the second biggest player in the sportswear industry, Adidas has an obligation to detoxify its global supply chain. "So far, the brand has done nothing despite repeated requests. This is really unacceptable.”

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DETOX STRIPTEASE

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APPLECRUMBLE AND FISH

Abercrombie & Fitch, also known as ‘Applecrumble & Fish’, have taken the unusual step of paying a celebrity not to wear their brand after Jersey Shore star Michael Sorrentino caused too much offence and “significant damage” to the brands ‘inspirational’ image.

Could this start a new trend with sports apparel brands paying professional golfers simply to do nothing?

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GERI HALLIWELL

This is ‘ginger spice’ aka Geri Halliwell practising her putting wearing a frilly pink bikini. 

Rumours are circulating that in addition to her bikini line she’s contemplating a range of ladies golf wear called ‘Wannabe’.

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THE BEATLES PLAYING GOLF

The Beatles playing golf at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway golf course, back in 1964.
Did golf influence any of The Beatles songs?

Fixing a hole–Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Here, there and Everywhere–Revolver

Long Long Long–The White Album

Magical Mystery Tour–Magical Mystery Tour

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