Web Original Article

Homegrown: Above Par

By Lauren McCutcheon

Photograph by Brett Thomas

The views from the fifth hole at Pine ­Valley, the clubhouse at Merion, and Spring Mill’s bunkers aren’t what they used to be. They’re better. Not only are more women than ever playing through, but they’re taking a cue from LPGA competitors like sleek Michelle Wie, pretty-in-pink Brittany Lincicome — even midriff-baring Natalie Gulbis — and bringing style to the greens. That’s no surprise to Haddonfield designer Keri Murschell. Five years ago, tired of prettying up her boring men’s golf bag with ribbons, Murschell founded Keri Golf, a line of youthful, durable and, most of all, ladylike club-carriers and accessories. “I thought it would be fun to create something for younger women players like me,” she says. Murschell was one of the first to do a pink bag; today, top LPGA pros like Christina Kim and Se Ri Pak get their monograms stitched onto the Neapolitan-striped, polka-­dotted or fancifully floral bags. So do some of the more fashionable ladies at Philadelphia Country Club, where the limited-edition collection — including head covers and totes — is for sale in the pro shop.

Available at kerigolf.com, 856-616-9064.

Originally published on phillymag.com on February 26, 2008.
 

Change text size
Print

Email

Write a comment
 
 

User comments

No users have posted comments on this article.

Post a comment

(* = required field.)
  • Please check to make sure that your referer is not blocked.


Subject line of your comment*
Your comments (200 words max)*
Email*
First name*
Last Name*
Enter the code shown below.
Visual CAPTCHA
This helps prevent automated form submissions.
Philadelphia It List

Guide to Holiday Entertaining

Browse through delicious recipes and preview episodes on The Chef's Kitchen as the experts teach you how to prepare the best dishes and cocktails of the season.
 
 

Design Home 2009

Explore the two luxurious carriage homes, one modern and one country, that make up Philadelphia magazine's Eighth Annual Design Home.
 
 

FYI Philly

Watch FYI Philly on 6 ABC! Join hosts Karen Rogers and Adam Joseph for all things sizzling and buzzworthy. Each show includes content from the editors of Philly Mag.
 
 

Green House

Visit our virtual room-by-room green guide for energy-saving tips and ideas.