BirdieSisters

BirdieSister Erica Jackson fighting back!

Today BirdieSister Erica Jackson played in the Illinois Junior Golf Association YDP event at Glenview National 9 Golf Course in Glenview, IL.  38 miles (45 minutes) from home.  With an 8:56 tee time we had to leave the house at 7:00 a.m. due to the heavy volume of traffic.  The temps were in the low 60′s with light rain.

 Erica appears to be fighting her way back to controlling her total golf game.  Erica finished in first place by 10 strokes, putting her final score at 3 over par.  For results, stats and photo visit:

 http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga964/contest/7/leaderboard.htm

Let’s hope Erica can keep the upward momentum flowing!  Tomorrow is another day and another tournament so check back tomorrow for her results.  Go Erica!

Erica Jackson Tops At “Cog Hill”

BirdieSister Erica Jackson played in the Illinois Junior Golf Association’s event number 7, “Cog Hill Sizzler,”  at Cog Hill Country Club in Lemont Illinois (located 29 miles from home/1hr.).  The Weather was a very cool 59 degrees with clouds and the chance of rain all day.

After a double boggy at the first hole in the last 3 tournaments, Erica Jackson came out with a new attitude and started her round with a par.  In fact, Erica did not make a double boggy all day.   Her driver has found a glitch, which inhibits control and distance.  So, we know her short game was on the mark.  Erica has 2 lessons with her coach Alexis this week and she hopes to work out her driver issues while continuing to improve her short game.  To see more stats and results visit: http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga911/contest/16/leaderboard.htm

BirdieSister Erica Jackson Plays “Flagg Creek”

The Illinois Junior Golf Association started its season for the 10-11 year old girls and boys on Friday, June 12th.  The first tournament was held at “Flagg Creek Golf Course” in Countryside, Illinois — approximately 20.5 miles from home (approx. 40 minutes).  Erica’s tee time was 8:46 a.m.   Taking the morning rush hour traffic into consideration, we departed home at 6:30 am.  When we left the house it was 51 degrees  with light rain.  By the start of the tournament it was in the mid-60s, and by the 9th hole turn it was 77 degrees without a cloud in the sky.

BirdieSister Erica Jackson is trying to focus more on her start, but today was not the turning point.  The greens changed speeds two or three times during the round, making putting even more difficult.  She started slow again but managed to overcome some formidable competition.

For more information on the Illinois Junior Golf Association see:  http://www.ijga.org/

For more information on the Flagg Creek Tournament see: http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga919/contest/4/leaderboard.htm

To view a photo from this tournament see: http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga919/album/a92c57ee-af42-43a5-b20a-df7fa4531bb6/index.htm?next=%2Fbluegolf%2Fijga9%2Fevent%2Fijga919%2Fcontest%2F1%2Fleaderboard.htm

Happy Birthday BirdieSister Erica Jackson!

Happy Birthday! Erica Jackson today is your 11th birthday.  Everyone wishes you a wonderful day.

BirdieSister Myah Jackson Makes The Team!

Congratulations! “Myah Jackson” you have been selected as a member of the 2009 Tiger Woods Foundation National Junior Golf Team.

This is Myah’s, second year on the team in which she will be given an exemption to play in the “Callaway Junior World Championships”.  She is looking forward to excelling this summer. The team’s motto is ” Great people who happen to be Great Golfers”.  For more information see www.tigerwoodsfoundation.org/junior_golf_team

What’s In The Bag? Erica Jackson

BirdieSister Erica Jackson has moved out of  junior clubs.  In Oct. of 08 she moved to an adult set.  She has been practicing with them now for a few months and has even played in two tournaments with them.  Here is what she is working with:

• TaylorMade, red, white, and black TMX Stand Bag
• TaylorMade R7 CGB Max Graphite Driver 10.5 degree loft Golf Pride Grip, TaylorMade Magnetic Head Cover
• TaylorMade R7 CGB Max Graphite Fairway 3 15 degree loft Golf Pride Grip, TaylorMade Magnetic Head Cover
• TaylorMade R7 CGB Max Graphite Fairway 5 18 degree loft Golf Pride Grip, TaylorMade Magnetic Head Cover
• TaylorMade R7 CGB Max Graphite Rescue 4 22 degree loft Golf Pride Grip, TaylorMade Head Cover
• TaylorMade R7 CGB Max Graphite Rescue 5 25 degree loft Golf Pride Grip, TaylorMade Head Cover
• TaylorMade R7 CGB Max Graphite Iron Set, 5-9 PW SW Golf Pride Grips
• Cleveland Tour Action 900 Wedge 60 degree loft Steel Golf Pride Grip
• Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2 Mid-Slant Cameron Grip
• Nike, black and white, golf shoe, size 6
• TaylorMade Wrench Set
• Bug Spray – Sunscreen – Note pad – Pencils
• (6) Maxfli Noodle Ice Golf Balls (white)
• (25) 2 3/4 ” Golf Tees
• (2) Magnetic Hat Clip Ball Markers
• Wilson Golf Umbrella
• TaylorMade Golf Towel
• (2) Footjoy Golf Gloves (white)
• SG5 SkyCaddie Rangefinder

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.

BirdieSister Erica Jackson Writes Poetry

My Basement
Erica J.

Nothing would sleep in the basement, empty as a mansion with only
one rocking chair, like nothing had a switch, a sound every
second as if someone was beating a drum.
Oh! and a bathroom you wouldn’t dare to go in ’cause
the toilet seat is always cold and there’s only 2 out of
4 lights working, you can’t smell a thing but fear
is in your heart and when you run up the stairs it makes a
creaking sound and you swear you will never go
back down there again. But you will.

To See Erica’s work on Poetrycenter.org click: http://www.poetrycenter.org/pcc_blogs?q=node/208

Birdiesister Myah Jackson doing her Jazz moves

Supporters of the BirdieSisters Step Up to the Tee!

Over the past few weeks, the BirdieSisters have received surprises in the mail from two of their supporters.  They received tools that allow them to continue honing their golf skills indoors.  The weather in Chicago today is 46 degrees and raining.  However, the BirdieSisters must continue practicing for their upcoming tournaments.  Thank you to those supporters who have stepped up to the tee!

They received a P3 Pro Swing Golf Simulator that allows them to play simulated rounds of golf indoors.  This system, in conjunction with a computer and digital video camera, allows golfers to receive instant feedback with any club, with or without a ball.  Specifically, it measures club speed, swing tempo, swing path, and club face angle, angle of attack, and toe and heel heights.  It then calculates ball flight and distance, factoring in course terrain and wind speed.

http://www.p3proswing.com/

They also received The Net Return, which allows them to practice their full swings, chipping and pitching.  This Net returns the ball to them automatically after hitting it.

http://www.thenetreturn.com/

Additionally, they received a Big Moss Putting Green.  It has a built-in down grain and rolls like a freshly-cut bent grass green. Break Snakes provide unlimited contours that you create, as well as realistic putting and chipping situations.

http://www.bigmoss.com/

Last but not least, they received a Putting Plane.  The Putting Plane System gives you instant feedback on the critical fundamentals of putting: eyes over the line of the putt, alignment to the cup, putter face alignment, and shoulder alignment. The Extension Mirror gives a larger view of your shoulder alignment.

http://www.eyelinegolf.com/

Thanks again for helping the BirdieSisters!