We finally have internet access. YEA!!
Gatlinburg was beautiful. The cabin we had was great; two bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, full kitchen and living room with a view of the Smokey Mountains. I'll post a picture as soon as I can download the pictures.
The kids went on go-carts, did Hillbilly Golf and went to Dollywood. I believe their favorite was Dollywood.
My favorite was sitting on the back deck drinking a cup of coffee in the morning. Scott's was drinking a beer and smoking a cigar on the back deck.
Pictures to come.......
Friday, August 7, 2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Dual Player of the Year
The kids have been very busy this summer playing both U.S. Kids Golf Tournaments and USJGAA (U.S. Jr Golf Association of Arizona) Tournaments.
Alisa captured Player of the Year for the US Kids Golf last year and Jack has been eyeing her trophy since. Scott and Ben Weir (the kids coach) have been working with both the kids and especially Jack so he can earn that trophy. Well, the work paid off.
U.S. Kids Golf is based on points earned at every tournament (20 pts for 1st place, 15 points for 2nd, 10 pts for 3rd). Then the last tournament of the summer, the Championship, is double points for each place. This year's Championship tournament was held at Orange Tree in Scottsdale. Scott had to work so we had Alex, a friend from Las Sendas Golf Club, caddy for Jack. Alex plays on the Red Mountain HS golf league and is currently looking at colleges in San Diego for golf.
The two did well and Jack came in first, adding 40 points to his current total of points, giving him first place overall.
Alisa took 1st place at all the U.S. Kids Golf tournaments this summer and didn't need to play the Championship to give her Player of the Year....it was already in the bag. Instead, Alisa played at the USJGAA Ping Masters Jr. Tournament. It was a two day tournament, with 3 girls in Alisa's age group. The first day all three girls tied. The second day it was a little tougher and Alisa lost by one stroke. After the tournament, we drove quickly to Orange Tree so Alisa could receive her trophy for Player of the Year for U.S. Kids Golf. So, it wasn't too bad of a day for her either.
In a few hours, we fly out to North Carolina for the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in Pinehurst. The tournament doesn't start until August 5th, but we're leaving early to get a little vacation in at Gatlinburg, Tennessee.
I'll keep everyone updated on the kids status.
A Visitor from the Preserve
For the first time since we moved to Arizona, we had a wild animal in our back yard, other than birds and rabbits. A bobcat made him/her self comfortable in on our lawn for about 20 minutes. Needless to say, the Brittany and Cabo were safe inside the house until our guest left.
The Game & Wildlife people assure us that bobcats are not interested in pets or people, they're favorite food is quail. However, not to take chances, we stayed inside.
Although, while taking morning jogs, I have seen a couple and they show no interest in me at all. In fact, the one I saw was trying to "pounce" on a bird. If you didn't consider the size, you'd think it was a cute little kitty.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
A Great Summer Start
Alisa & Jack had their first tournament on May 29th at Lone Tree Golf Course sponsored through U.S. Kids Golf. They did great; both came in first. Alisa shot a 39 and Jack shot a 40.
Alisa had a new caddie for the tournament, Greg Dunn. Greg is our neighbor's son and he did great. Alisa loved him. Greg is going to caddy for Alisa on her June 5th tournament at the Wigwam.
This week the kids played on the JGAA (Junior Golf Association of Arizona) two-day tournament at Cave Creek Golf Club. The JGAA is a little different than U.S. Kids; U.S. Kids is very similar to PGA Rules, where-as the JGAA doesn't allow caddies or laser sites. Even the PGA Tour allows caddies and laser sites. But, it is good experience for the kids.
The first day of the tournament Jack shot 2 under par. Sometimes he seems to do better without a caddie. On the other hand, Alisa has a tougher time without a caddie. The first day she shot a 50. But, she came back the 2nd day and shot a 44. Overall, at the end of the two-day tournament Jack came in 2nd place and Alisa came in 3rd place. They were just thrilled with their trophies.
The tournaments are just beginning; they have another tournament tomorrow (Friday, June 5th) with the U.S. Kids Golf at the Wigwam Golf Resort and then a 3-day tournament at Maryvale with the JGAA.
Alisa had a new caddie for the tournament, Greg Dunn. Greg is our neighbor's son and he did great. Alisa loved him. Greg is going to caddy for Alisa on her June 5th tournament at the Wigwam.
This week the kids played on the JGAA (Junior Golf Association of Arizona) two-day tournament at Cave Creek Golf Club. The JGAA is a little different than U.S. Kids; U.S. Kids is very similar to PGA Rules, where-as the JGAA doesn't allow caddies or laser sites. Even the PGA Tour allows caddies and laser sites. But, it is good experience for the kids.
The first day of the tournament Jack shot 2 under par. Sometimes he seems to do better without a caddie. On the other hand, Alisa has a tougher time without a caddie. The first day she shot a 50. But, she came back the 2nd day and shot a 44. Overall, at the end of the two-day tournament Jack came in 2nd place and Alisa came in 3rd place. They were just thrilled with their trophies.
The tournaments are just beginning; they have another tournament tomorrow (Friday, June 5th) with the U.S. Kids Golf at the Wigwam Golf Resort and then a 3-day tournament at Maryvale with the JGAA.
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.
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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