Did you know that we are born smiling? And according to Harvard Medical School's Harvard Health Publishing, optimism—which is linked to smiling—is even associated with living longer. And while we're showing off our smarty skorts, a British study found that one smile generates the same level of brain stimulation as up to 2,000 bars of chocolate. At Marie Birdie we believe one of the best ways to grab some extra smiles is to get out on the course with your gals. So grab a pal, grab your clubs and live life in the Smile Zone.

# 1 First and foremost, golf is fun, but through sports, girls learn important life skills such as teamwork, leadership and confidence. # 2 High school female athletes have more positive body images than non-athletes. # 3 More than three-quarters of working women feel that sports participation helps enhance their self-image. # 4 Sports are an asset to families, fostering communication and trust between parents and children. # 5 Girls active in sports during adolescence and young adulthood are 20% less likely to get breast cancer later in life.

If you have ever searched for girls' golf clothing, the Goldilocks story likely resonates with you. You know, the curious girl who enters a home (albeit uninvited) and tries out things that are too big, too small, too hard, or too soft, eventually finding what’s just right for her. Newcomer, Marie Birdie, a brand just for girls ages 9 - 17 hopes to make golf fit better with their accessible fun first approach. Marie Birdie celebrates girls and their love for the game by offering apparel that reflects her so she can feel and perform her best on the golf course. 

Written by Lifestyle writer, Chelsee Lowe