BirdieSisters played in their first MAJGT tournament yesterday and today.  The MAJGT is a new junior golf league designed for those golfers who have demonstrated their ability to compete with the best junior golfers around the world.  Learn more about MAJGT at  http://www.ijga.org/majgt/about/overview.aspx

 It was a 36-hole tournament held at Mill Creek Golf Course in Geneva, IL.  With early tee times of 9:10am and 9:25am, the BirdieSisters were up at 5:00 am preparing to travel 90 minutes each way to Mill Creek.  The weather conditions for this tournament were not the greatest.  Yesterday at the start of play, it was about 55 degrees and drizzling.  However, mid-way through the tournament the sun came out and the temperature increased to around 75 degrees.  Today’s weather started out virtually the same as yesterday, except the sun never came out and the temperature didn’t rise above 63 degrees.   

 Both BirdieSisters Erica and Myah Jackson are competing in the Girls 11 and under division.  This is BirdieSister Myah Jackson’s first 36-hole tournament, covering 5300 yards.  Myah stated that she was up for the challenge.  Although Myah’s score on day one did not reflect that she could handle 36-holes, she managed to lower her score by 16 shots on day two.  Myah found a new level of play that we hope she never loses.  We will keep you updated on her progress.

 BirdieSister Erica Jackson played with an abundance of confidence on day one as she worked her game into a score of 82.  Day two was also impressive even though her short game didn’t measure up to her game in day one.  Overall, Erica had a very strong performance in this tournament.

 For results visit, http://www.ijga.org/majgt/events/results.aspx.

IJGT TO ALLOW PUSH CARTS IN 2009

The International Junior Golf Tour (IJGT) will now allow non-motorized push carts in all age divisions beginning January 1, 2009.  As you may know, the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) recently made the same type of policy change and will be allowing push carts next year.  We believe it is in the best interest of our members to stay consistent with AJGA policy.  The health and safety of our players is our first priority and this policy change to allow push carts will eliminate the potential health issues that may result by carrying heavy weighted golf bags.