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Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Natalie Gulbis Show Episode 3

Episode 3 of The Natalie Gulbis Show aired last night on The Golf Channel at 10pm EST. Continuing true to form, the show was a gas.

From following Natalie during a practice round at the 2005 Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill River Course in Williamsburg, Virginia, to some time spent with Cristie Kerr, it was fun all the way. Natalie Gulbis's father John Gulbis makes a return appearance having rented Natalie a Dodge Viper for the day. Since Natalie hadn't driven a stick before, she took some quick lessons from her dad. Without giving it away......the two of them had some "father daughter" fun together.

Natalie makes an appearance on The Best Damn Sports Show and survives some great questioning. Then Natalie is pitted against Tim Brown and the hosts to see who can chip a golf ball through a series of tires hanging at various heights in the studio. If Natalie can do it, she will win a DVD for all the guests in the audience. Well our girl does it perfectly and wins!

Next we see Natalie and Cristie Kerr yuckin it up together as they get their hair and nails done during some off time before a tournament. Ya gotta love the spacers between the toes girls.......sexy!!!!!!!

Be sure to watch a repeat showing of The Natalie Gulbis Show by picking a good time from this schedule. The Natalie Gulbis Show airs Tuesday nights at 10pm EST on The Golf Channel.

Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Natalie Gulbis is first on the fairway with new Golf Game!

Winnipeg, Manitoba – GWAG Golf announced today that it has reached an agreement with LPGA player Natalie Gulbis. The agreement allows GWAG Golf to produce, distribute and market the Natalie Gulbis Golf Game to the ever growing global golf market.

Natalie is not only one of the most popular American LPGA golfers on tour, but has also gained great notoriety in other countries as well. With her recent success at the Solheim Cup and her current number sixth ranking on the LPGA 2005 money list, Natalie may soon be one of the most sought after female athletes in professional sport. Given her growing resume of accomplishments since joining the LPGA Tour in 2002, coupled with her upcoming reality TV show on the Golf Channel, Natalie’s popularity is a perfect fit for GWAG Golf.

The Natalie Gulbis Golf Game is a fun, yet competitive game played during a typical round of golf. Sales of the new game are expected to be significant as market studies have shown that over 70% of recreational golfers play some form of side game while enjoying a round of golf. The Natalie Gulbis Golf Game is comprised of 16 high resolution attractive pictures of Natalie and some of her favorite golf tips and quotes. Each one of the cards represents the outcome of a certain type of golf shot ("Birdie" or "In The Water") along with a corresponding point value. The "twenty second" explanation and video of the game can be found at www.gwaggolf.com.

GWAG Golf’s founder and creator of the Natalie Gulbis Golf Game, Daryl Harris, is the first to point out that the game was carefully designed to not distract players from the technical aspect of their golf game and to not burden players with having to keep score of the Game Within a Game (GWAG).
The Natalie Gulbis Golf Game will be sold through GWAG Golf’s website (www.gwaggolf.com). In addition, a link to GWAG Golf will appear on the home page of Natalie’s web site (www.nataliegulbis.com).

According to Harris, "the game gives GWAG Golf tremendous leverage to work with other professional golfers, plus attracts visitors to a website where they can begin a process of interaction based on a fun golf experience". When speaking about Natalie’s game and the original GWAG Golf Game, Harris commented that "his vision was to create a game that would not only appeal to the individual golfer but also have appeal to businesses as well". Harris went on to say that "Corporations have the ability to imprint their company logo on the original GWAG Golf Game and give them as gifts to clients as they currently do with golf balls or golf shirts. The big advantage the GWAG Golf Game has is a longer "bag life" with the customer, thus longer retention of their company name and services" while being associated with something fun.

Harris has his sites firmly set on the fairway with the Natalie Gulbis Golf Game, however he is clear to point out that there is a whole golf course ahead of him and he will take it one shot at a time.

Both the Natalie Gulbis Golf Game and the original GWAG Golf Game can be purchased at the company’s website.

Enquiries can be directed to Daryl Harris, President, GWAG Golf, 1-866-714-4924.

Monday, November 28, 2005

Natalie Gulbis passes $1 million in 2005 season earnings

With her tie for ninth place and a $22,750 check at the ADT Championship in West Palm Beach, Natalie Gulbis became the 13th player in LPGA history to top the $1 million dollar mark in single season earnings. Natalie competed in 27 events this year and recorded 12 top-10 finishes to surpass the milestone. Her $1,010,154 in season earnings were accumulated without a win, setting a new LPGA record for the most money earned in a single season without a victory. Mi Hyun Kim set the previous record of $931,693 in 2004.

2006 is expected to be a sensational year for Natalie as she continues to work on her game with Butch Harmon.

Wednesday, November 23, 2005

The Natalie Gulbis Show Episode 2

Episode 2 of The Natalie Gulbis Show aired last night on The Golf Channel at 10pm EST. If you haven't seen the show yet, it is exactly what you would expect from a reality show, and Natalie. It's raw, unscripted, and at times downright hilarious. Natalie's true personality comes through and you can't help but laugh with her.

Just to recap...episode 1 featured Natalie around her house in Henderson, Nevada. Fans got to see her house, her cars which included a Harley pickup, and even a barbeque with friends and family. Natalie also spent some time working with her coach Butch Harmon. All in all it was "really" Natalie.

Episode 2 featured Natalie Gulbis at her 2006 Wall Calendar photo shoot. Accompanied by her mom Barbara Gulbis and her agent Chris Murray of Imani Sports, fans are taken through a complete day at the shoot. A limo picks Natalie and Chris up at 5:30am and Natalie is already throwing 1 liners at you as she enters the limo. Natalie arrives at her dressing room trailer and it's a gas from there. She has a little trouble communicating with the makeup and hair people because of a language barrier, but has some fun with it. There even is a hair dryer malfunction that causes a scare for a split second, but Natalie quips "I hope I have some hair left!" and everyone is laughing. As Natalie is getting her hair and makeup done she can hear Chris and the wardrobe people discussing some of the items and swim suits she will be wearing for the photo shoot. To see the look on Natalie's face and her expressions can't help but make you smile as she expresses her option about some of them.

At that point it's off to a long walk down a dirt path and stairs to the beach, only to find the wind blowing excessively at the bottom. Natalie's gorgeous blonde hair was whipping in the wind the entire shoot! Natalie is photographed in a number of different bikinis and one piece suits, as well as, high heels of which one pair were stilettos.

Well gosh.....I can't give all the details away. You'll just have to watch a repeat showing of The Natalie Gulbis Show by picking a good time from this schedule. The Natalie Gulbis Show airs Tuesday nights at 10pm EST on The Golf Channel.

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Natalie Gulbis In A Multi-Colored Bikini

Natalie Gulbis In A Multi-Colored Bikini
Natalie Gulbis looks absolutely stunning in this multi-colored bikini. What a pose! Nicely tanned, this shows Natalie Gulbis at her sexy best.

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

The Natalie Gulbis Show airs on The Golf Channel

The Natalie Gulbis Show has started it's run on The Golf Channel. A new episode premiers every Tuesday night at 10pm Eastern time. Natalie and her family, including her dad John Gulbis, are as relaxed and candid as can be. Learn about Natalie, and see her off the course in her daily life. If you miss the show Tuesday nights there are repeats running all the time as well. Be sure to tune in!!!

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Natalie Gulbis Profile

Natalie Gulbis Profile - A Rising Star of the LPGA Tour

The story of Natalie Gulbis is particularly interesting and one which should prove to be very attractive to American fans. This young star of the LPGA tour began playing golf at age 4 under the very personal coaching of her father, John. After a stellar amateur career in California, and after one year as an All-American at the University of Arizona, where she won four collegiate tournaments, Gulbis tied for third at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament to earn her tour card.

John Gulbis remains an integral part of "team Gulbis," serving not only as father but also part-time coach (Natalie also works with Butch Harmon, Tiger Woods' instructor), manager, driver and fill-in caddie as they make their way from tour stop to tour stop in a well equipped Ford Expedition.The third member of this team is Natalie's mom who joins Natalie and her dad many weekends, flying in from their home in Sacramento. Disliking the hotels and motels which so often become the home-away-from-home of professional golfers, Natalie prefers a home atmosphere where she can enjoy cooking for herself. Walking the course with Natalie and her dad is a refreshingly fun time. Unlike many parents or spouses of tour pros who try to hide their identity, John is very willing to let it be known that the young golfer with that quirky back swing is his daughter Natalie. He is one proud dad who seems to experience the joy or angst of every shot along with his daughter.

Dean Juipe, a columnist for the Las Vegas Sun, suggested that Natalie might do better without the "perpetual shadow" of her father. That time will surely come someday, but for a young woman of nineteen there is considerable value in having dad and mom by your side.For her part, Natalie exudes pure joy. Her smile is constant and she has a wonderful way of connecting with her gallery. As her father confirms, she loves to talk - another trait that is so rare with many of today's golfers.

I spoke to Natalie for just a few minutes following the pro-am of the LPGA and her enthusiasm about her chosen profession is contagious.Natalie is still young and she is entitled to make her share to dumb mistakes or bad judgment calls during each tournament. In the first round of the 2002 McDonald's LPGA she showed what appeared to be some bad decision-making on one hole, which resulted in a double bogey. For what it's worth, her dad would have helped her play the hole much better, but unfortunately only I could hear his comments. That, however, was one of her few bad decisions. A round of one-over-par placed her in good position for the rest of the tournament. As so many professional golfers say, you can't win a tournament on Thursday or Friday, but you surely can lose it. Natalie's second round featured another fine one-over-par round which left her two-over-par after 36 holes - in a tie for twelfth place. Only four players were under par after two rounds, led by Hall of Fame member Beth Daniel at five-under. Natalie finished the McDonald's LPGA with rounds of 75 and 73 to end up in a tie for 15th place. This was an excellent result for her first time at the LPGA's second major.

On the Monday following the McDonald's LPGA, Natalie traveled to Blue Heron Pines Golf Club to play in a 2002 U.S. Women's Open sectional qualifying event. The day was long and hot, but Natalie was able to shoot three-over-par and qualify for the U.S. Open.With young golfers like Natalie Gulbis, the future of the American presence on the LPGA Tour is strong. We who live in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area are very lucky that we get to see Natalie and the other top women golfers in the world twice every year.

Source: About.com