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
Posted 2 years, 7 months ago at 9:54 am. Add a comment
July is the big junior golf month. Traveling, practicing and playing, this is it! For the first time the BirdieSisters will separate and play in different states. Please keep the comments and well wishes flowing to motivate the girls this month!
- July 1st — IJGA YDP (10-11) at “Cog Hill”
- July 6th — Bob-O-Links Mid-Summer Classic, “Jackson Park”
- July 7th — US Kids Local Tour “Sanctuary”
- July 8th — IJGA YDP (10-11) at “Glenview National 9″
- July 9th — IJGA YDP (10-13) at “Arlington Lakes”
- July 13-15th — Callaway Junior World Championships in San Diego, CA - Myah only
- July 13-14th — MAJGT “Blackberry Oaks” - Erica only
- July 15th — US Kids Local Tour “Sportsman’s Park” - Erica only
- July 18-19th — Midwest Golf Assoc. Junior Championship, Lima, OH
- July 22nd — IJGA YDP (6-9) “Winnetka”
- July 30th — IJGA YDP (10-11) “Craig Woods”
The BirdieSisters also hope to find time to make it to their family reunion this month in Laurel, MS.
Posted 2 years, 7 months ago at 7:02 am. Add a comment
2009 Tentative Tournament Schedule for the BirdieSisters:
- February 14-16: ”Jekyll Island Cup,” Jekyll Island, Georgia
- April 4-5: ”Bettinardi Windy City Challenge,” Cog Hill Golf Club, IL
- April 18-19: “Zelocity Battle at Cantigny,” Cantigny Golf
- April 24-25: “Illinois Junior Classic Golf Tournament,” St. Andrews Country Club, West Chicago, Ilinois
- May 9-10: “Golf Pride Chicago Classic,” Broken Arrow Golf Club, IL
- May 16-17: “Bridgestone-Firestone Junior,” Bonnie Brook Golf Course, IL
- June 10-11: “Mill Creek Golf Club,” Geneva, Illinois
- June 22-24: “Pepsi Little People’s Golf Tournament” Quincy, Illinois.
Posted 3 years ago at 12:16 pm. Add a comment
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.
- Suzie Ownes, Green Garden Golf Academy , Frankfort , Suzie Owens. (815) 806-0711
- Alexis Mihelich, Head Golf Coach at Chicago State University, 773-995-3697 amihelic@csu.edu.
- Louise Davis. Cog Hill, Lemont
- Tinya Favia, Cantigny, Wheaton
- Emily Barkoozis, Cantigny, Wheaton, 630-260-8276
- Elaine Schubet, Todd Sones Impact Golf School , Vernon Hills,
- Katirina Escobedo, Sportsmans Park , Northbrook
- Emily Fletcher, Northwestern University
- Maria Long, St. Andrews CC, West Chicago
- 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.
Posted 3 years, 1 month ago at 2:45 pm. Add a comment
The BirdieSisters would like for you to meet their coach, Mr. Emanuel Worley. Myah’s first and only coach and Erica’s second coach. When the girls began training with Emanuel Myah was 4 years-old and Erica was 6 years-old. Emanuel plays a significant role in making golf fun for the Birdiesisters!
Emanuel Worley
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Work experience
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1993 – Present Kemper Golf Management Chicago, Illinois
Site Manager
Hired by Mr. Jim Hahn, Director to manage the day-to-day activities of both the Jackson Park Golf Course and Jackson Park Driving Range. Responsible for hiring 15 part-time and/or full-time seasonal employees. Professional Golf Instructor at both facilities and Head Coordinator with the responsibility of running all Chicago Park District (CPD) Junior Programs including Hook A Kid On Golf and 1st Tee Program. Attended a 4-day seminar in February 2000, which was a requirement to oversee the 1st Tee Program in Chicago.
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Teaching experience and techniques
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1989 – Present, Jackson Park Driving Range Teaching Professional
1992 – 1993, Cog Hill Teaching Professional
1991 – 1992, Joe Louis Driving Range, Manager-Teaching Professional
1990 – 1993, Southside YMCA (indoor/winter months) “ “
1990 – 1992, East Bank Health Club (indoor/winter months) “
1989 – 1994, Diversey Driving Range Teaching Professional
1989 – 1992, Windy City Indoor Range Teaching Professional
1988 – 1993, Self Employed as Part-time Teaching Professional
Summary: The bases of my teaching come from the many years of playing competitive golf. I have played golf at every level, Junior Tournaments, Amateur Tournaments and participated on the Futures Tour, Space Coast Tour, South Florida Tour, Mini Tour and Nike Tour. From my personal experience of working with top teaching professionals in the industry, it has given me the opportunity to develop a sound understanding of golf swing mechanics and the mental aspects of learning.
I have dedicated myself to learning the golf swing in a simplex and effective manner and apply my own learning and understanding to help my students learn the golf swing by simple, non-technical instructions. I strive at teaching a clear understanding of the basic fundamentals and stress the importance of each stage.
My teaching involves the use of drills, visual pictures, and video. The use of video has become an intricate tool in lesson giving, allowing the students to take part in their own learning and comprehensive of swing mechanics. It also aids in pupil-teacher communication. In addition to teaching the mechanics of the golf swing I like to add a little insight into other areas of the golf game, such as the importance of short game, course management, the inner game, and areas of physical fitness.
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Posted 3 years, 2 months ago at 9:38 am. Add a comment
