Looking good, ladies.

Ok – I love the female form as much as most men – but I don’t see how this has any place in a sports magazine. What’s the point – cute girls can play golf ? There is nothing here that screams “see what makes me such a good athlete ?” (and I’m sorry CK – but I smell air brushing) At least SI doesn’t pretend to be doing anything other than putting hot women in bikinis…or parts of bikinis.

Did you notice the g-string on CK, but not on Sandra Gal (from Europe) – can’t tell on Grzebian

Sports is, after all, entertainment and this photo has a cheery, fun-loving, vibe. The girls are smiling and posing in a light, natural, sporty way. No sultry pouting and overtly sexualised positions like the SI Swimsuit girls (some of whom have been athletes).

The message of this issue is “body image” and that’s an important message. These ladies – and a lot of the other athletes featured – don’t have classic model’s bodies but they look great. There’s only a small part of the population that’s as tall and thin and young and perfectly shaped as the SI Swimsuit Models and the Victoria’s Secret Models, but that’s the body image we’re always presented with as something to aspire too. Serena Williams’ photo is phenomenally beautiful IMO, and she’s certainly not model sized. No I think it’s really good idea and I think it’ll be more positive than negative for the girls and the LPGA. Now for ESPN, if they were in fact trying to keep up with SI Swimsuit, I don’t think they made it near sexy enough.

I’m hoping it’s well received though.

I notice RB’s taking his sweet time before posting anything that would bump this picture from the top of the page. :-)

I’ve never wanted to be a golf cart so much in my life.