BirdieSisters

BirdieSisters Erica Jackson’s First Golf Competition, Gone!

 Ten years ago, GOLF CHANNEL kicked-off its first junior golf initiative with the Drive, Chip & Putt program to help grow the game of golf.  Our original mission to provide kids with a fun and free way to learn and play has proved successful, and we feel the program has accomplished its objective.  Therefore, GOLF CHANNEL is suspending the Mutual of Omaha Drive, Chip & Putt program as we look for new ways to promote the game to juniors.

We would like to thank all of the participants and their families for making the program a success over the past 10 years.  We hope to have announcements in the future regarding our junior golf initiatives.

Happy New Year!

    The BirdieSisters wish you and yours a happy and productive New Year.  Thank you for all of your support in 2008.  We are committed to working harder this year.   Please continue to visit our site throughout this year as we share our 2009 golf journey and accomplishments.

Small Chicagoland Area Golf Survey

 Some believe that girls learn better from female golf instructors.  If you are in the Chicagoland area and have been looking for a female golf instructor for your daughter, below is a list of ten female golf instructors in the Chicagoland area that appear to have rates ranging between $50.00/hr. and $110.00/hr. 

1. Suzie Ownes, Green Garden Golf Academy , Frankfort , Suzie Owens. (815) 806-0711
2. Alexis Mihelich, Head Golf Coach at Chicago State University, 773-995-3697 amihelic@csu.edu.
3. Louise Davis. Cog Hill, Lemont 
4. Tinya Favia, Cantigny, Wheaton
5. Emily Barkoozis, Cantigny, Wheaton, 630-260-8276
6. Elaine Schubet, Todd Sones Impact Golf School , Vernon Hills,
7. Katirina Escobedo, Sportsmans Park , Northbrook
8. Emily Fletcher, Northwestern University
9. Maria Long, St. Andrews CC, West Chicago
10. Mary Bainey, St. Andrews CC, West Chicago

 The information above is based solely on our independent research.  Birdiesisters.com cannot guarantee the rates or the quality and/or availability of instruction.

The field is almost set!

  The ”U S Kids Jekyll Island Regional Championship” field is almost set.  Take a look at the Birdiesisters’ competition thus far.  The tournament is in February 2009.                                                                                                                                                                             

2009 – Regional Championship

A Word from the Birdiesisters’ Coach

Birdiesister Myah Jackson doing her Jazz moves

The BirdieSisters receive another invitation!

BirdieSisters Erica and Myah Jackson have been invited to play in the U.S. Kids Golf First Annual

Desert
Shootout

December 27-30, 2008

Wigwam Resort

Phoenix,
Arizona

While the BirdieSisters are honored by the invitation, they will not be able to make it this time.  They will be playing in a Junior golf tournament at Doral (Miami, FL) December 18-19, along with more than 600 junior golfers from around the world.  Interested Junior Golfers can find out more information about this tournament by visiting www.uskidsgolf.com.

Birdiesisters are off and running!

 Birdiesisters Erica Jackson and Myah Jackson are over the fisrt hurdle! We now have over 130 members.  We would like to thank all of you who have joined the membership of Birdiesisters.com.  We encourage everyone to sign the wall and leave comments.  Please register and continue to encourage others to visit the site and register.  Also, please email us with any feedback or suggestions that you have for the site.

Birdiesisters are not ready, how bout you?

U.S. Junior Tours Scottish Golf Experience

…an educational and athletic experience

U.S. Junior Tours 2009 Scotland Programs USJT 2009 Birthplace of Golf Program St. Andrews, Scotland July 14-23, 2009 July 27-August 5, 2009 Click for Details   USJT 2009 St. Andrews Links Junior Ladies’ Open Competitive Program St. Andrews, Scotland July 30-August 8, 2009 Click for Details   USJT 2009 St. Andrews Links Junior Boys‘ Open Competitive Program St. Andrews, Scotland July 30-August 8, 2009 Click for Details

Even though summer 2009 seems far off It is not too early to begin planning for the best golf season ever! U.S. Junior Tours Golf Experience is a first-class educational and athletic travel program for golfers, ages 10-18, and their families.Our mission is to provide worldwide experiences including professional instruction, competition, and cultural touring all in an atmosphere that fosters learning and character development. U.S. Junior Tours Golf Experience is like no other program as USJT team members, both young men and young women, compete directly against Scottish juniors in friendly matches, competitive matches or open tournament settings. Following each competition time is allotted for social interaction with our competitors and their families. Activities usually include a meal, awards presentations, and time for conversation.     Complete information is available USJT web page, but here are a few highlights. Birthplace of Golf Program St. Andrews, Scotland July 14-23, 2009, July 27-August 5, 2009 (Two separate programs) Four hours of instruction at St. Andrews Links Golf Academy plus three competitions versus Scottish Junior Programs, Three days of unlimited play on St. Andrews Links Trust Courses: Balgove, Strathtyrum, Eden, Jubilee, and New Courses, incredible sightseeing.St. Andrews Links Junior Ladies’ Open July 30-August 7, 2009 A match and medal play tournament for ladies under 23 years of age on January 1, 2009 and playing to a handicap not exceeding 18. Program includes practice, qualifying and championship rounds, barbecue social, clothing, incredible sightseeing. St. Andrews Links Junior Boys‘ Open July 30-August 8, 2009 A match and medal play tournament for boys under 18 years of age on January 1, 2009 and playing to a handicap not exceeding 4. Program includes practice, qualifying and championship rounds, barbecue social, clothing, incredible sightseeing.

Its all in your mind!

Knock Out The First Tee Jitters – 11/06/2008

By David Breslow

Okay, you’re all set to go. You’ve hit some balls at the driving range and feel pretty good about your golf swing. Then it happens! The first tee is coming up fast. Now what? Everything is different, right? Now it all “counts”. Everything you do matters even more now because the stakes just got higher. Will you hit the ball as well as you did on the range? With all your expectations and everyone watching will you start your round the way you want? You can feel your body tensing up just a little bit and you haven’t even gotten to the tee yet . . . . . . . . .
  
INEFFECTIVE MINDSETS:
 
The first shot sets the tone for my entire round!
PROBLEM: your WHOLE ROUND depends on how you hit it on this one hole!
 
I worry about what others are thinking
PROBLEM: your focus is on “them” rather than on preparing for your tee shot
 
You think, “now it really counts”-
PROBLEM: this creates tension, fear and doubt over the golf ball because the “this counts” mindset takes the joy and excitement away from playing golf
 
EFFECTIVE MINDSETS
 
Even the pros can get nervous on the first tee. Some show it and some do not but what’s going on inside and how it is being handled is what is most important. You can be more effective at the first tee by following some of these guidelines:
 
1. Focus on what you can control
 
Most first tee jitters are caused by the mind wandering off into areas it has no control over (i.e. score, results, looking good in front of others, etc.). The more your mind goes there; the more anxious you can feel. Re-focus on what you have control over
 
2. Focus on Preparation
 
This is where the importance of your routine comes into play. If your routine is a good one, it will help you prepare properly. I have found that most clients believe their routines to be “ok” but soon discover that it’s NOT as effective as it could be. This is something we clearly outline in the Wired to Win© Program.
 
3. Think “Big Picture”
 
Your first shot is not your round. To think it is; is an illusion. Does it make sense to hit one poor shot and somehow believe that your entire round is ruined? Stop it! Sure, it’s important to get off the first tee in good shape and the pros use this as a way to set the tone for their rounds. However, they make sure they do steps #1 and #2 to increase their opportunity for success. Even if the result of your first tee shot is not as expected it doesn’t mean the round is “ruined”. This is simply not true.
 
4. Hit the Safe Shot to a Safe Target
 
If you have worries or doubts on the first tee, go for the safe play. You can still take your natural golf swing but pick a target that is in a safety zone for you. Don’t go for too much and allow yourself to “work your way into the round”. This will build confidence and trust in your golf swing.

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