Thursday, June 4, 2009

Spring 2009


It's been awhile since I wrote, but that hasn't stopped the birdie twins from playing golf. Theymainly practiced during the spring, since there are no tournaments. We've switched to Las Sendas Golf Club, which is where the kids golf coach, Ben Weir, is located. They practice 3 times a week and an occasional weekend.
Alisa was accepted into the Mesa Academy for Advanced Studies next year for 5th grade. The Academy only accepts children with specific qualifications, grades and AIMS scores, so we're pretty happy. She has mixed feelings; excited about the learning platform but nervous because she'll miss all her friends from Red Mountain. Mom is happy about not having to lay out clothes; she has her choice of which red, white or blue shirt to go with her khaki pants.
Both the kids went to Ping, located in the west valley, and was personally fitted for golf clubs. Lou and John at Ping were great. They showed the kids around the facility and took time with them during their fitting. The whole experience was very impressive.
It took a week to get the feel of the new clubs, but once they had it, the ball was going higher and longer. Even their bad hits looked good.
Alisa & Jack will have a very busy summer; tournaments through July and then Pinehurst. Now that school is over, Scott is really working with them. The improvements are amazing.

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