GottaGoGolf Magazine: For women who love the game

24/05/2024

Where did I play today?

22/05/2024

There's a lot of fun to be had by women during Colorado's golf season! Here's a sample -- what are the fun events in your state?

Every Father’s Day weekend, women from Colorado and neighboring states make their way to the little town of Rifle for a tournament that dates back 56 years, the Cowgirl Shootout.

06/11/2023

How about a little music to golf by?

Musical genres for your golf game

04/10/2023

Wanna go to Scotland? Yes, you can sign up for a tour. Or...

On our first golf sojourn to Scotland four years ago, Mr. McMulligan and I won the lottery for a tee time at the Old Course, marveled at the coastal splendor of Cruden Bay and thanked friends profusely for sharing their home course, majestic Royal Dornoch.

19/09/2023

Favorite fall roadtrip: Grand County.

I n the heat of midsummer or the blazing color of early autumn, there’s no roadtrip Mr. McMulligan and I would rather take than the ride over Berthoud Pass into Winter Park and onto the golf courses of Grand County.  

18/09/2023

Never knew there were so many Rules of the Road! Cart golfers, mind your manners.

The CGA’s Fall Fitness Finish, which kicks off its third year this month, celebrates and revels in all those healthy steps we get from walking a golf course.

24/08/2023

Need inspiration?

23/08/2023

What do YOU do???

Dear Molly: I keep getting paired with Chatty Kathy and Blabbering Bob, who talk before, during and after my swing and can’t seem to stop talking long enough to hit the ball when it’s their turn. They seem nice enough, but this seems rude, distracts me and slows play. What can I do?

06/06/2023

The PGA Tour is merging with and taking money from a country where wives have guardians -- their husbands! Not to mention the Saudis' multiple human rights violations. GottaGoGolf's gotta NOT watch this anymore!

In a shocking resolution to the conflict roiling golf, the PGA Tour and the Saudi-backed LIV league said they would join to unify the sport.

05/06/2023

Shopping for clubs can seem intimidating, so I wore myself out on behalf of this article for members of the Colorado Golf Association.

Here’s what to expect when you consult these four top club fitters in Colorado

13/11/2022

Haven't you ever wondered?

Dear Molly: My friends and I all carry birdie juice and whip out our flasks to toast birdies. This does not happen often. But we’ve noticed that a lot of Colorado golf courses have posted signs threatening those of us who bring our own alcohol along. Do we need to hide our celebrations? Will they ...

19/10/2022

What's a "gimme: and how do you get one? (Probably best not to ask.)

Dear Molly: On the Ryder Cup and Solheim Cup, players are always saying "good." But in my group, nobody ever says a putt is good. Please explain the rules of the gimme. What do I have to do to get one?

07/09/2022

Music on the golf course has become a thing. Is it fine with you? Do you prefer no music? Or are you picky about the kind of music? https://www.coloradogolf.org/dear-molly-i-dont-wanna-rock/

What can I do about obnoxious music? September 7, 2022 by Pinhead Dear Molly: I am getting used to hearing music from players’ carts and golf bag speakers when I play recreational golf, but it does not seem right to have to tolerate this kind of noise in competitions. Do I have any right to object...

26/08/2022

Did Molly leave anything out? https://www.coloradogolf.org/fab-5-golf-manners/

Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5 August 24, 2022 by Jill Marks GREAT GOLF MANNERS by Susan Fornoff On a media visit a few years ago, the course dispatched a stringy 20-year-old golf assistant named Tyler out to the first tee show us three female journalists the ropes. He started walking away from us, towa...

23/07/2022

Noticed any culture clash between avid golfers and newbies? A few thoughts. https://www.coloradogolf.org/speed-up-the-game/

Can I Do Something To Speed Up the Game? July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by Jill Marks Dear Molly: I think golf should take no more than four hours. But these newbies on the course are driving me crazy with their tee-talk, partying, bad games and incessant putt reading. What can I say or do to move them....

25/06/2022

This was my kind of research! https://www.coloradogolf.org/molly-mcmulligans-fab-5-2/

Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5 June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Jill Marks Molly McMulligan’s Fab 5: 19th Holes Colorado’s best places to play once the round is over It’s happened once or twice the past couple years: I tell my new-to-golf playing companions how much better I am at the 19th hole than ...

18/04/2022

Golf is supposed to be fun. And these days, the clothes are too!

Molly McMulligan weighs in on golf clothing trends throughout the state and industry as a whole! From affordability to versatility, Molly has you covered ⬇️

https://www.coloradogolf.org/what-are-golf-clothes-anyway/

Show us your favorite golf attire by posting a picture under the hashtag !

06/04/2022

Noticing it's not so easy to get a tee-time? Here's my take on what's happening here in Colorado. https://www.cobizmag.com/brother-can-you-spare-a-round/

The pandemic that stopped the world has jumpstarted golf, a sport and industry that had experienced years of stagnation. With many participants working remotely and enjoying more flexibility in their days, golf courses that were once beckoning players with sweet deals now have lengthy waiting lists.

03/03/2022

Why on earth would anyone who plays golf for fun want to join a league or club? Molly McMulligan makes her Colorado Golf Association debut today. https://www.coloradogolf.org/dear-mollly-league/

Is a golf league right for me? March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by Aaron "the man behind the curtain" Kellough DEAR MOLLY: Whenever I get paired up with an enthusiastic golfer, they tell me I really should join a club. Why should I bother? I’m not worried about always playing by the rules, I just want t...

28/09/2021

Not every vacation has to be ALL about golf. (But at least some!) How's this for a fall getaway? https://www.gottagogolf.com/susanfornoff/gottagogolf-getaway-taos-new-mexico/

If you like to take in history, art and natural beauty along with your birdies and bogeys, a Taos golf getaway might be your ticket.

25/09/2021

Maybe it's time for Team Europe to brush up on strategies! https://www.gottagogolf.com/blog/susanfornoff/7-dirty-tricks-that-arent-against-the-rules-of-golf

Inspired by the 2015 Solheim Cup, here are 7 dirty golf tricks that are perfectly legal by the Rules, but won't make your opponent like you.

30/08/2021

Well here's a big no-brainer! What took them so long? https://www.golfdigest.com/story/nbc-sports-golf-channel-all-female-broadast-team-for-shoprite-lpga-tour?itm_source=parsely-api

NBC Sports will make golf history with an all-female broadcast team in its coverage of the ShopRite Classic in October.

24/08/2021

Love how our Solheim Cup team reflects our melting pot! Mina Harigae's parents: Japanese. Danielle Kang's parents: South Korean. Korda sisters' parents: Czech. Yealimi Noh's parents: Korean. Megan Khang's parents: Vietnamese. Lizette Salas' parents: Mexican. Others representing states from California to Colorado to Massachusetts! That's America.

18/08/2021

Women's golf clothes can be so expensive! But, it doesn't have to be that way: Try these tips from an enthusiastic shopper! https://www.gottagogolf.com/susanfornoff/how-to-save-money-on-womens-golf-clothes/

Women's golf clothes don't have to be expensive. Follow along with GottaGoGolf's do's and don'ts to look like a winner without losing your shirt.

13/08/2021

In the search for the perfect golf bra, I tried one with underwires. And lived to tell about it! https://www.gottagogolf.com/susanfornoff/golf-bra-review-ok-lets-try-wires/

The BirdieBra™, the ultimate golf bra, is on its way. In the meantime, GottaGoGolf reviews the Syrokan Max Control Solid High Impact sports bra for its golfability.

04/08/2021

Went to Red Mountain Resort in pretty St. George, Utah, to get golf fit and came away with this little gem of a recipe. Mix it up the night before your round and come home to your own special 19th hole. https://www.gottagogolf.com/susanfornoff/19th-hole-recipe-curried-chicken-salad/

Whip up this Curried Chicken Salad, adapted from the Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah, the night before your morning 18, and a delicious lunch will await you at your home 19th hole.

21/07/2021

Had to walk a lot of holes for this one. Phew! What are your favorite golf shoes this summer? https://www.gottagogolf.com/susanfornoff/the-best-womens-golf-shoes/

Options in women's golf shoes are growing with the game's popularity. GottaGoGolf recommends three of the latest styles from Adidas, Royal Albartross and Cole Haan.

14/06/2021

Four years ago, we published this important article about USGA consolidation that forced most or all women's golf associations to merge with/under the men's association. Did this affect women's golf in your region? Is it worth following up? Feedback welcome. https://www.gottagogolf.com/susanfornoff/usga-defunding-endangers-womens-golf-associations/

A USGA initiative is forcing state and regional women's golf associations to merge into their male counterparts or find new funding.

21/04/2021

There are worse places to be on a snowy Wednesday than one of the world's great golf resorts!