BE A SOFTIE
Match spring’s bluster with classic luster. Fairway & Greene has used the finest two-ply cashmere for these two styles of sweaters — a long sleeve V-neck ($200) and a three-button, long sleeve polo model ($200). The ultimate statement on course. www.fairwayandgreene.com
GOOD SPORTS
Sport Haley partnered with Swarovski for its shining spring collections. This Aerocool/Spandex three-quarter sleeve polo ($80) in petal pink features a crystal zipper pull. Match with an elastic waist skirt with contrasting panels and liner in black ($70). Pieces are part of the new Night Jasmine collection. www.sporthaley.com
THE FABRIC OF GOLF
Dunning Golf means performance wear. The Interface FX Pique with a contrasting under-arm panel is a 100-percent technical polyester polo with flatlock stitch detail ($89). The long body profile stays tucked. www.dunninggolf.com
ARGYLE, CONTINUED
LPGA player Stephanie Louden is ready to play in this fine-gauge cotton, argyle intarsia marled sweater in chino multi ($69) from Lizgolf. Coordinate with a tonal cotton jacquard cap-sleeved polo with antimicrobial and wicking in orangeade/light orangeade ($49) and yarn-dyed cotton/spandex plaid Bermuda shorts, also in chino multi ($59). www.lizgolf.com
HAVE MERCY
From Helen Kaminski, this lovely Panama cotton and raffia braid hat ($120) with cotton edging and bow accents is stylish on and off the golf course. Shown in natural/natural. Also available in white/natural, citron/natural, orchid/natural, and graphite/charcoal. www.helenkaminski.com
PULL ONE OVER
This striped pullover ($110) from LIJA by Linda Hipp gives an updated classic look to the crewneck. The cotton-blend material and long sleeves are perfect for a cool day. Your partners will be green with envy. Available in lawn, navy, petal, white, and heather gray. www.lijastyle.com
ART OF GOLF
GolfArtGiclee is offering boxed note cards featuring the work of English golf artist Michael P. Heslop, whose collection brings to life some of the greatest moments in golf history. www.golfartgiclee.com
CLIP IT
G-Clip ($15) is a multipurpose golf tool. It is a ball mark repair tool that carries two tees. There’s a Velcro strip to which the golfer can attach a glove. It holds a ball marker that can be easily seen lying on the green. And, when it’s wet, it can be a mini-stand for an extra club. Compact enough to comfortably attach to a belt. www.gclip.com
FOR HERSELF & HIMSELF
Ecco pairs technology and comfort with trend-setting designs. Among the news for spring and summer are the women’s Casual Pitch Argyle in light rose/white/purple glow ($140) and the men’s Flexor Hydromax ($180) that provides the ultimate in water and perspiration resistance. www.eccogolf.com
PARKS ITSELF
Lexus has introduced its fourth-generation Lexus LS 460 ($61,000) luxury sedan and its first-ever long-wheelbase model, the LS 460L ($71,000). Some talking points include a 4.6-liter V8 and styling finesse. But a really fun option is the Advanced Parking Guidance System. This auto parks itself (with a little help from the driver). The driver sets a target through the navigation screen. Then, the vehicle controls the steering and the driver controls the speed via the brake pedal. www.AllNewLS.com
CHOCOLATE CHIC
Give your Valentine a gift of No–KA Chocolate ($50-$200). The artisan chocolatier offers its single-estate dark chocolate in sleek, black “Encore” boxes with a red ribbon or its “Signature” boxes of beautifully handcrafted stainless steel. www.nokachocolate.com
BOOKSHELF
• Hemingway & Bailey’s Bartending Guide to Great American Writers by Mark Bailey (with illustrations by Edward Hemingway) is a fun, informative, and witty concoction that distills favorite authors along with the libations that capture their literary spirit. www.algonquin.com
• Great River Cruises: Europe & the Nile ($23.95) from Insight Guides provides historical background on river cruising, major ports of call, and practical tips for booking the best available itineraries. www.langenscheidt.com
TRAVEL NOTES
• Crystal Cruises has set its 13th annual World Cruise for 2008, a voyage that will visit 45 ports of call in 22 countries. www.crystalcruises.com
• Join PerryGolf and PGA pro John Haines on a safari-golf tour of South Africa March 1-15. www.perrygolf.com
• The medieval château Abbaye de la Bussiere has opened as a luxury hotel in the heart of Burgundy, just a stone’s throw from some of the most famous vineyards in the world. www.abbaye-dela-bussiere.com
• Traveling alone to Toronto? The 89-room, luxury SoHo Metropolitan Hotel, in the heart of the Canadian city’s entertainment district, has unveiled “Solo at the SoHo Met” program. A concierge develops an itinerary of events occurring within the hotel and the city for hotel guests to explore together. www.soho.metropolitan.com
VERY SWANK
If you like your martinis tall, strong, and a bit fresh, the Parisian is the perfect sophisticated glass, even if you’re not in Paris. The beautiful swirls of color are glass-fused onto the surface of the Parisian to create premium Swank stemware. www.swankmartini.com