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Golf.com named her one of the sexist ladies out on the green. Time.com likened her golfing activities (with Play Golf Designs, which pairs up professional female golfers like Rawson with a corporate golfing event or bachelor party, for a fee) outside the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LGPA) to an escort service. And Fanhouse.com says she could save the LGPA. With that kind of resume -- not to mention the modeling career -- we had to ask her how she feels about being known as the model golfer ("I feel that athletes who have unique stories help shed light on their sport") and what she does to stay fit outside the green ("I focus on my core, back, shoulders and glutes" and " drink lots of water"). Plus, hear what she has to say about her Play Gold Designs gig, why women are poised to become the forefront of the golf scene and what advice she has for beginners.

That's Fit: Throughout your years playing golf -- both as an amateur and as a professional athlete -- have you felt like you're playing a game that is still largely a "man's" game?‬‪‬‬‪

Anna Rawson: I believe golf is becoming much more popular among young people and especially women. Many women are becoming intrigued by a game that monopolizes so much of their boyfriends' or husbands' time. They tell me every day that they are curious why golf has this power over people, and they seem anxious to get involved. Tiger Woods revolutionized the sport, making it much more popular among people of all ages and socioeconomic classes. I do think that Tiger inspired many men and has helped inspire golf through a tremendous growth period. The way I see the game is that it has reached a steady growth rate now. I think men's golf is getting close to its saturation point. This creates an incredible opportunity for women golfers. The women's golf market is waiting to explode. Women's golf is waiting for someone to revolutionize it like Tiger did in men's golf, except a woman would have to do it quite differently. The woman would not only have to be good at her sport but also relate to women as a personality or even a role model.‬ I am not sure that golf really needs to change. Old school attitudes, strict dress code and respect for the sport keep golf classy. I think it is up to the people who play the game to mold it a bit differently.

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There's only one Tiger Woods, and the odds are you're not him. But even if you haven't won oodles of tourneys and bazillions of dollars, you still have hope! The U.S. Open begins on Thursday, June 18 in Bethpage, N.Y. With a well-rounded training routine, you might just be able to improve your golf game enough to score some endorsement deals, or at least a few more birdies, in no time at all.

Having a great swing is clearly a top goal when you hit the green, but you'll also want to spend some time working on your body to make it capable of improvement. Strength is vital, but more important is flexibility. A mobile back, flexible hips and limbs are goals you should strive for to create a more fluid swing and prevent injuries. Taking preventative measures to avoid sprains and strains will allow you to spend your time on improvement instead of in recovery.

Click here to view a superb golf stretching guide published by the Mayo Clinic. Every athlete has a certain amount of sports-specific training he must endure to excel at his game, and adding these moves to your routine has the potential to take yours to the next level. So as our elite golfers show off their best, let them inspire you to be your best as well.

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We're used to seeing her teetering up the red carpet in too-tall heels and glamorous frocks, but it looks like blonde bombshell Kylie Minogue has a new hobby -- golfing! She and her latest squeeze hit the links in England recently -- and considering she spent a crazy $60,000 on gear, it looks like this is one habit she intends on sticking with.

Yeah, golf tends to be a sport we associate with middle-aged men, but did you know that an 18-hole game on the golf course can burn around 1,200 calories? You'd have to run for more than two hours straight to get these same results. Granted, you'll have to work for that calorie burn, and sitting in the golf cart drinking beer ain't gonna do it. Wear some comfortable shoes, walk the course and carry your own clubs. And of course, make sure you go easy on the french fries at the clubhouse.

Want to get started? Check out some great info here, or feel free to share your own.

In your neck of the woods, it might still be a little too cold and snowy to even think about getting outside and hitting the links. However, before you know it, you're going to start seeing that gorgeous spring weather that has you carrying your clubs around in your car at all times, just in case you get a chance to play.

But why wait until it's 70 degrees and sunny to start improving your game? STOTT PILATES® has a Pilates for Golf Power Pack designed to help you prep for Pebble Beach from the comfort of your living room, and I had a chance to check it out.

The Golf Power Pack includes a mat, two DVDs (Pilates on the Green, Level 1 and Pilates on the Green, Level 2), as well as a water-resistant, pocket-sized Warm-up Exercise Guide, so you can take your moves with you to the course. I've done a couple of STOTT PILATES® workouts before, so I was really curious to see how this measured up.

I'm writing to you from Jamaica, where I've been enjoying a week at several beautiful Sandals resorts. The sun is bright, the waves are warm, the healthy food is plentiful and the endless amount of free athletic activities mean I'm sure to leave this place at least a pound or more lighter than when I arrived. Am I trying to lose weight? No! Is it likely to happen, though? Probably!

Sandals is a chain of "couples only" resorts located in posh spots around the Caribbean. They're all inclusive too, which basically means you get to eat, drink and play as much as you want without shelling out extra dough. This all-inclusive thing removes lots of vacation-related stress, I assure you.

Most folks believe gaining at least five to 10 pounds per week of vacation is a rule, and my job is to convince you that it's not. Not if you come to a place like Sandals, anyway. As readers of this site, I know you're health conscious and eager to pursue and maintain your fitness levels wherever you go. Sandals allows you to do that.

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Pregnant women can't always do all of the exercises and sports they did before they became moms-to-be, but golf is not one of them. In fact, I've actually heard that a baby belly can help with form (I can't attest to that, not having had a baby and having pretty poor form no matter what).

The problem comes in when finding something to wear -- you don't want to dress sloppy out there on the course, but you need to be comfortable and able to move easily. And, just as important, you don't want to spend a fortune on something you'll only wear for a couple of months. What options do you have?

Van Linsey has a great solution, where mainstream meets maternity. The women in the picture above, a model and the line's designer, Vanessa Gobes, are wearing the same shirt in the same size. And Vanessa, who is pregnant in the picture (obviously), is wearing a pair of mainstream to maternity jersey pants, which have a comfy fold-down waistband, so they will fit nearly any size waistline.

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are many ways you can get involved. One of the simplest ways is to simply purchase products that support the Susan G. Komen Foundation ... so go pink!

From watches to t-shirts to tote bags to yogurt, you can find almost any product that labeled with the familiar pink ribbon. Portions of the proceeds from these products benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation and help with cancer research costs.

A wide variety of fitness-related products have gone pink, too. If it's time to replace your running shoes or you need some new workout clothes, then why not look for the pink ribbon? Check out the gallery for just a few of the products that help support cancer research.

Justin Timberlake is featured on the cover of a magazine, but it's not the celebrity-type magazine you'd expect. Instead, Timberlake is on the cover of Golf Digest.

Timberlake took up golf about six years ago when he played in the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Since then, the singer and actor has become quite involved. He purchased a course in his hometown of Memphis to prevent it being turned into a housing development. More recently, he's hosting a PGA-tour event (debuting in October) called the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.

Timberlake admits he doesn't spend as much time on the links as he would like. How about you? Are you taking advantage of fall's beautiful weather and going golfing? Believe it or not, it can be a healthful way to spend an afternoon.

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My friend's son is just shy of 3-years-old and his favorite activity is golf. Nearly every Saturday, he goes to the driving range with his dad for some quality time. But that doesn't curb this toddler's craving for golf. Every day, he likes to go in the backyard and swing at his wiffle balls. It's the funniest thing I've ever seen. Here's this tiny little kid who in all other ways is a completely typical toddler -- but when you put a golf club in his hands, he's advanced far beyond his years. He's a natural.

But if you're like me, a golf swing is anything but natural. My son has a newly developed love for golf, so we've been going to the driving range quite often. It's almost inevitable that I'll end up with slightly aching upper body muscles after driving a bucket of balls.

Alive Magazine has some upper and lower body strengthening exercises that will help you put some strength and control in your swing. Tiger Woods strength trains to improve his swing ... if it's good enough for Tiger, it's good enough for me!

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Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly our That's Fit fitness expert Fitz sits down with the celebs we want to know more about, and digs out their great and not-so-great methods to staying healthy.

My guest this week became famous as one of the hot, yet capable babes of Charlie's Angels. This role that burned Cheryl Ladd's name and face into our minds forever, in my opinion, will not in the end, be what we remember her for. We spoke recently both over the phone and in person, and she definitely showed a side of her I hadn't expected to see.

Although stunningly beautiful, and more capable of turning heads at age 57 than most women are at 25 ... Cheryl's most impressive quality in my book is her willingness to take care of other women. She's investing a lot of time in guiding and educating other Baby Boomer women about menopause. Menopause is often a taboo, hush hush topic. But Cheryl has embraced her age and stepped up to the plate to help make her personal experience with menopause an educational experience for others. She shared a bunch of private experiences with me and offered advice for growing more beautiful each year. Read on to learn how to age as gracefully and gorgeously as she has.

Fitz: You're an iconic figure in beauty. You've aged flawlessly, and to me ... you're prettier today than you were 30 years ago starring in Charlie's Angels. What can we do, to be more like you?

Cheryl: First of all, I think it's most important for women to have a close relationship with their doctor. It's important to trust your doctor, so when things go weird you are comfortable addressing the situation and taking care of things. Be proactive with your health! You also have to love yourself! Beauty comes from the inside first.

Fitz: Well your outside is pretty fantastic too. Let's start with your fitness routine. What do you do to stay in such great shape?

Click here for a sneak peek at Fitz's live interview with Cheryl!

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A few months back I went to a place I like to call "Man Heaven" and wrote a few articles about it. Man Heaven is also known as ESPN: The Weekend at the Disney Hollywood Studios in Florida. The event was jam packed with dozens and dozens of your sports lovers' heroes from today and yesteryear. Football, basketball, baseball, tennis, hockey and golf stars flooded the theme park with ample opportunity for each Disney guest to get up close and personal with the athletic love of their life.

Of course, there were also a ton of female fans decked out in their team jerseys, but truly....this event was for boys. Young boys, elderly boys, and every boy in between. I saw big groups of men in coordinating jerseys riding the tram to the park, and then I saw tons of father/son duos shooting baskets with their favorite hoops star.

The event isn't until early next March, so you'll have plenty of time to book your air, hotel, and ticket reservations. He'll have lots of time to squirm with anticipation for the big event. Trust me.....if your guy loves sports, he will love ESPN: The Weekend and love you even more for sending him to it.

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It's hard enough to find sunglass that look good and feel good -- it gets even more complicated when you throw sports into the mix. You need to make sure your sunglasses stay put, of course, but if you're doing something active, like running, you also want shades that don't weigh too heavily on your nose or cheekbones.

Oakley has always made a point of designing glasses that stay where they need to be, which is why they've been popular with professional baseball players, volleyball players, and golfers. Take a look through the gallery and see which ones suit you and your sport!

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Golf professional Gary Player's schedule last week included traveling from West Palm Beach, Florida, to Hawaii back to West Palm then to Philly, on to L.A., then to Bangkok (for only five hours), to Beijing, then to London, Morocco, Casablanca, Germany, and finally back to West Palm Beach.

And, in case you didn't know, the man is 72 years old.

Early on in his career, Player devoted himself to fitness (which is what he credits with the fact that he's able to manage such a schedule). The golf world called him crazy for lifting weights and adhering to a strict exercise routine, and many believed he wouldn't last on the pro tour. Not only has he lasted, but he continues to be strong and healthy. Plus, he's set a fitness standard for guys like Tiger Woods, who Player ran into at the gym in Dubai.

Player is adamant that people, including those joining him on the PGA tour, realize that fitness isn't just important for your golf game or so you look better -- it's necessary for a long, healthy life. And he's some of the best proof of that I've seen.

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There's no doubt that Luke Wilson is a certified Hollywood hottie. He always looks comfortable, whether he's on the red carpet, jogging, or heading out for a day of golf (even sporting this cheesy mustache!).

Puma obviously recognized this as a marketable trait (in addition to the fact that Wilson has been ranked a Top 40 Hollywood Golfer by Golf Digest) and enlisted him, along with pro golfer Johan Edfors, to create a line of specialty golf products. We can expect to see chrome details and high quality Merino wool in the collection, along with personal color combinations and selections. It's all inspired by golfers of the 1950's, when dressing for the course meant dressing.

Wilson's selections are reported to be darker, casual colors, with Edfors opted for bright colors like pink and green. Additionally, there's rumored to be a golf shoe that can be worn off the course by removing the spikes. Don't plan on waiting until you get your newest Luke Wilson wear to bust out your clubs, though -- we won't see this collection until May.

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