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subverting the stuffy country-club image of golf
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Tube Chair in Action
'Somebody likes my 'tube chair' at the MK Gallery 'summer exhibition' 28 June – 8 September 2013MK Calling features 100 artists, musicians and performers from... Read more
Posted on 06 July 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
When It's Really Hot Outside
When it's hot outside (really hot) what's the best apparel to wear; natural or synthetic?The U.S. Marine Corps now prohibits troops in Iraq from wearing... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Kika
The organisation Golfenvoorkika is hosting two golf days at the Crimpenerhout Golfcourse on Friday 12th Saturday 13th July 2013 in Krimpen aan de Lek. Read more
Posted on 25 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Spiral Ball at the Bedford G.c.
Spiral ball on the green. Spiral ball in the rough. Spot the spiral ball. Read more
Posted on 20 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Detox Campaign Undermined
Is Greenpeace’s detox campaign being greenwashed by its signatories? The original roadmap was unveiled by apparel companies Adidas Group, C A, H M, Li Ning, Nik... Read more
Posted on 19 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Golf is Fading Away
Sport England recently announced their latest ‘once a week participation figures for each funded sport’. Please note these figures from the Active People... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
You Are What You Wear Part 2
You are what you wear by O Ecotextiles. I don’t mean like in “the clothes make the man” kind of way, but in the “our bodies absorb chemicals found in our... Read more
Posted on 14 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Toxic Consumer Products
According to reports filed with the Washington State Department of Ecology, thousands of consumer products contain toxic chemicals that are linked to cancer,... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Tiger Nike Nuke Deal
Rumours abound that Tiger will sign a new deal with Nike. Golf Refugees offer the opportunity to wear ethically made apparel manufactured solely from renewable... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Spiral Ball Test Samples
If you would like to test these pre-production 'spiral balls' by golf refugees, please let us know via e-mail.refugees@btinternet. Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Tube Chair with Roscoe
Designed from recycled cardboard tubes secured with cable ties to form a rigid modular structure. Tube chair requested for MK Gallery 2013 summer exhibition.On... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Cambodia's Labour Crises in Sporting Goods Factories
This week a police unit reportedly injured at least 23 workers outside a Cambodia Garment factory which produces apparel for Nike. Read more
Posted on 28 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Adidas Values and Corporate Culture
Golf equipment company TaylorMade, owned by German sportswear group Adidas, issued a strongly worded statement criticising Garcia; "Sergio Garcia's recent... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Where Are All the Women and Junior Golfers?
Top five European countries in terms of share of female golfers (compared to all golfers in the country - 2011 data)Germany 35%Austria 35%Switzerland... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Bogey
A while back there were a number of new golf magazines to challenge the staid outlook peddled by the pleated-front-trouser brigade. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Lead by Example
SCOTLAND’S leading female golfer has urged the sport’s governing body to “lead by example” by admitting women members to the country’s most famous club. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
The Future's So Bright i Gotta Wear Shades
Horizontal printed 'shades' pattern in black for men. Diagonal printed 'shades' patter in purple for women.Ethically made polo shirts, carbon neutral... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Choosing the Right Driver
Drivers Ratings and Reviews Looking to add some distance to your swing? Well, first thing is first, you want to make sure that you are purchasing the right... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
Coloured Golf Balls
The original picture was posted in Golf Magazine with the description ‘get the low-down on all the new golf balls hitting the market from the top manufacturers’. Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS -
The Hottest Women in Golf
Golf Refugees believe the hottest women in golf are the young female textile workers who work in sweatshops making golf apparel for leading sportswear... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 GOLF, SPORTS