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AIG Women’s Open starts today!

The second major of the year – and first on the LPGA schedule comes in the shape of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Troon. It’s the first time the Women’s Open has been held at the famous Old Course that has previously hosted many prestigious events, including the Open on 10 occasions, the Amateur Championships, and the Senior Open.

It is also a name change for the tournament, previously called the Women’s British Open, now just shorted to the Women’s Open.

Venue: Royal Troon, Troon, Scotland

Defending champion: Hinako Shibuno (-18)

US star Danielle Kang a red-hot favourite to add another Major to the Women’s PGA crown she won in 2017.

Of the British contingent, Georgia Hall was in fine form during the Rose Ladies Series, winning events at Bearwood and the Shire and finishing second to Charley Hull in the overall standings. She adores links golf, winning this tournament at Royal Lytham two years ago, and should improve on last week’s mediocre Scottish Open showing.

The Irish trio of Olivia Mehaffey, Stephanie Meadow and Leona Maguire are all set for the Troon challenge this week also.

Its going to be an exciting event. Here is how you can enjoy it on TV and online:

  • Thursday: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports Mix and the Sky Sports YouTube channel from 10.30am-1.30pm, and again from 3pm-6pm
  • Friday: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports Mix and the Sky Sports YouTube channel from 10.30am-1.30pm, and again from 3pm-6pm
  • Saturday: Sky Sports Golf and the Sky Sports YouTube channel from 2pm-7pm
  • Sunday: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Golf, Sky Sports Mix and the Sky Sports YouTube channel from 1pm to finish

 

We wanted to give you an update on what’s happening here at Miss Designer Golf. We know these are difficult times but we are in this together.

Internally – We have taken further steps to increase hygiene measures across the business, all events are still postponed, and we continue to practice social distancing and work from home.

We are continuously monitoring government and World Health Organisation guidelines and are continuing to take extensive precautions to ensure the safety of our staff and our customers.

Our warehouse and offices remain open and we are fulfilling orders without interruption.

All stock that has been received in house has been quarantined for a minimum of 3 months.

We are open and we are here for you, so please contact us should you need anything, and we will come back to you as soon as possible.

Most importantly, stay safe and be there for one another.

All the team at Miss Designer Golf

Improving your golfing technique is not about just working on your swing. Doing these morning yoga stretches is a great way of working on your game by incorporating it into your routine.

You will see a vast improvement in your mental well-being by starting your morning ritual with a cup of green tea and a salute to the sun in 12 simple steps. Grab your yoga mat if you have one, but it is not a necessity for these stretches.

Follow the step by step guide below and you will notice that some of the steps are repeated as you flow back through the movements.

Step 1: The Prayer Pose

Stand at the edge of your mat with your feet together. Keep your weight equally balanced between your feet and relax your shoulders. As you inhale expand your chest and lift both arms above your head. As you exhale, bring your palms in front of your heard in a prayer position.

Woman standing in prayer pose

Step 2: The Raised Arm Pose

As you Inhale, lift your arms above your head and reach backwards, keeping your elbows close to your ears. Your aim is to stretch your whole body, from your heels to your fingertips.

Woman doing raised arm pose

Step 3: Hand to Foot Pose

As you exhale bend forward from your waist, keeping your back straight. Don’t worry if you cannot touch the floor, that will come with practice as your flexibility improves.

Woman doing hand to foot pose

Step 4: The Equestrian Pose

As you inhale, step your left leg backwards as far as you feel comfortable. Bend your right knee and place both of your hands parallel to your shoulders and gaze forward.

Woman doing the equestrian pose

Step 5: Mountain Pose

As you exhale, step your right foot backwards. Lift your hips and tailbone to form an inverted V shape. Ensure your chest is facing downwards to reach the desired stretch.

Woman doing the mountain pose

Step 6: The Salute with Eight Parts

Ease your knees down to the floor and inhale. Reach your hips backwards and slide forward so that your chin and chest rest on the mat. Your hands, feet, knees, chest and chin should all be touching the mat.

Woman doing the salute with eight parts

Step 7: The Cobra Pose

As you exhale, slide your body forwards and raise your chest into Cobra Pose. Keep your elbows slightly bend and shoulders away from your ears. Gaze forward.

Step 8: The Mountain Pose

As you inhale, step your right foot backwards. Lift your hips and tailbone to form an inverted V shape. Ensure your chest is facing downwards to reach the desired stretch.

Woman doing mountain pose

Step 9: The Equestrian Pose

As you exhale, step your left leg backwards as far as you feel comfortable. Bend your right knee and place both of your hands parallel to your shoulders and gaze forward.

Step 10: Hand to Foot Pose

As you inhale bend forward from your waist, keeping your back straight. Don’t worry if you cannot touch the floor, that will come with practice as your flexibility improves. Inhale and bring your hands to your mat beside your feet and exhale.

Step 11: The Raised Arm Pose

As you exhale, lift your arms above your head and reach backwards, keeping your elbows close to your ears. Your aim is to stretch your whole body, from your feels to your fingertips.

Step 12: The Prayer Pose

Keep your weight equally balanced between your feet and relax your shoulders. As you inhale expand your chest and lift both arms above your head. As you exhale, bring your palms in front of your heard in a prayer position.

There is no limit to the amount of rounds you do; it is completely up to yourself and what you feel comfortable with. Start off with 2 rounds of properly implementing the poses and build from there.

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Written by Holly Bowers