Digests Tagged ‘Relax’
Jane Seymour – Celebrity Golfer
Back in June 2006, Jane Seymour, the British-born actor best known Stateside as Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, was invited to play in the Northern Rock All-Star Cup, a celebrity golf tournament at The Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales, that pits a European team against an American one. Seymour, who grew up in Wimbledon, a London suburb, had just become a U.S. citizen, so she agreed to play for her new country. She compares playing golf to being on stage—”It’s your moment,” she says—and while she had played in corporate outings and 
celebrity tournaments before, the Wales event promised to be her biggest golf stage yet. The previous year’s tournament, which featured Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones playing on opposing teams, had attracted thousands of spectators and international press coverage. Seymour, a perfectionist, gives her all to everything she does, so in true fashion, she dedicated herself to improving her game before the August event. “I said to myself, ‘For the next two months, I will train for golf.” Read the rest of this entry »
Central Oregon Golf Courses
Though its coastal courses have grabbed the headlines in recent years, Oregon’s central region continues to stand tall as one of the top golf destinations in America. Any lover of the great outdoors would consider the area to be paradise found thanks to endless blue skies, clean crisp air and the rich diversity of both landscape and activities. Rugged lava flows, sage-scented high desert, spectacular snowy peaks and sparkling alpine lakes are the perfect elixir for invigorating the senses. They are also an idyllic setting for sonar of the country’s best and most playable golf courses. 
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Which Car Will U Drive For Golf Section?
Mercedes-Benz CLS550
MODEL YEAR: 2007
BEST FOR : Thrill- seeking golfers who want to push it.
LOOKS : Low to the ground and gorgeous.
ENGINE : 5.5 liter 32-valve V8; 382 hp.
PROS AND CONS : The interior is richly appointed in leather and wood, and the uncluttered gauge cluster is easy to read. Loved the iPod interface, but the low roof made it a little difficult to get in and out of the cockpit.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES : Firm, smooth and super powerful, it makes you feel like you own the road.
COOL OPTIONS : Tele-Aid roadside assistance, cockpit management and data system with radio, CD player and color LCD navigation screen. Read the rest of this entry »
Is This Your Golf Section Car ?
Lexus LS460L
MODEL YEAR : 2007
BEST FOR : Did someone say golf road trip?
LOOKS : Muscular yet refined.
ENGINE : 4.6 liter V8; 380 hp. (A hybrid version arrives this fall.)
PROS AND CONS This sleek freeway flier comes equipped with an amazing array of tech-savvy gadgets, such as a voice-operated navigation system that provides real-time traffic updates for major cities. The Advanced Parking Guidance System takes time to set up, but once programmed, it’s well worth the extra $700.
GOLF BAG CAPACITY : Two to three.
HOW IT DRIVES Oh-so-smooth, thanks to electric power-assist steering and sporty air suspension. We steered through twists and turns effortlessly.
COOL OPTIONS : Rear-seat entertainment system, 19-speaker Mark Levinson audio system. Read the rest of this entry »
