As the normal golf season is in full swing now, Skinner West Classical Fine Arts & Technology school doesn’t end until June 17th. This will make the girls play a little catch up, but all we can do is play the cards we are dealt. The girls we only play a limited schedule this month.
* June 2nd Chicago Public Schools ,” Skills Change” - Marquette Park, Chicago Il.
The BirdieSisters played this weekend in the “Dupage County Classic.” Erica Jackson played at Maple Meadows Golf Course from a distance of 5200 yards. Both days the front nine proved to be an insurmountable opponent. The season is young and the slope was high. Erica had some unforgettable shots. Maybe one day they’ll all be that great. For more info and photo’s see: http://dcjc.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/dcjc10/event/dcjc103/contest/4/leaderboard.htm .
Myah Jackson played at Green Meadows Golf Course. She played 9 nine holes from a distance of 2500 yards. High level nine hole junior golf tournaments are unforgiving. Myah played well both days and I think she learned a a lot more about the level of focuse she is going to need to win at this level. For more info and photo’s see: http://dcjc.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/dcjc10/event/dcjc104/contest/19/leaderboard.htm .
Posted 1 year, 8 months ago at 9:31 pm. Add a comment
Well how time flies when you’re having fun. Today BirdieSister Erica Jackson played in her final Illinois Junior Golf Association event of the year, the “Geneva Invitational” located at the Geneva Golf Course in Geneva Illinois – 48 miles ( 1 hour 27 minutes) away. Under sunny skies and a temp of 77 degrees, Erica played her last 10-11 year old event in this league.
For everyone who has been following , yes this did complete an undefeated IJGA season. Erica has worked hard this year and the roller coaster ride was great to watch. Erica is going to take a week off and get right back to work. She fully understands the level of play she is going to face next season and looks forward to seeing her old friends that left her last year.
Both Erica and Myah would like to thanks the staff and interns at the Illinios Junior Golf Assocaition for a wonderful season and good lessons learned.
This year’s junior golf season in the Midwest is winding down. Here’s what’s going on in August:
August 6-8 — US Kids World Championships, Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, NC
August 12th — Illinois Junior Golf Association YDP (10-11) Geneva Invitational in Geneva, IL
August 13th — US Kids Local Tour Championships, Balmoral Woods Golf Course in Crete, IL
August 17th – Bob-O-Links Championships, Jackson Park Golf Course in Chicago, IL
August 22nd – Rehab Motivators tournament, South Shore Golf Course in Chicago, IL
August 29th-30th – Mid-American Junior Golf Tour event #3, Bonnie Brook Golf Course in Waukegan, IL
The BirdieSisters will also attend some portion of the Solheim Cup Tour events in Sugar Grove, IL during the week of August 17th. The Solheim Cup is one of the most prestigious Women’s Professional Golf Tours in the world.
Posted 2 years, 6 months ago at 7:18 am. Add a comment
Today BirdieSister Erica Jackson played in her last regular season event for the Illinois Junior Golf Association. The event was held at Craig Woods Golf Course in Woodstock Illinois, 62 miles ( 1 hour 26 minutes) from home. The weather was in the low 70s at Erica’s 10:12 tee time. IJGA holds its final YDP 10-12 year-old tournament as an invitational. Erica hopes to receive an invitation to the Geneva Golf Club invitational later in August.
Although Erica didn’t play her best game today, she managed to remain undefeated. Good job Erica! Our goal was to play well, get better and hopefully get some wins along the way. For more info and stats see: http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga/event/ijga68/contest/7/leaderboard.htm
Posted 2 years, 6 months ago at 9:32 pm. Add a comment
The Illinois Junior Golf Association held a tournament today at Winnetka Golf Club in Winnetka, Illinois — 26 miles (40 minutes) from home. The weather was great, temps in the mid 70′s with some clouds.
Myah Jackson broke her streak of sub-par golf today. However, she managed to keep a positive attitude about the situation. For example, after ending her round with a birdie on the last hole, Myah displayed a big smile and asked if I wanted to hear the good news or the bad news. Myah then stated, ”the good news is I made two birdies and the bad news is I did not have a sub-par round.” This statement demonstrates that Myah’s expectations of herself have risen to a new level. In fact, she now knows the type of numbers she should put up tournament after tournament. For stats and photo see: http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga974/contest/1/leaderboard.htm
Posted 2 years, 6 months ago at 10:39 pm. Add a comment
Illinois Junior Golf Association held its seventh event today at “Arlington Lakes Golf Course” in Arlington Heights Illinois, 40 miles (53 minutes) from home. Due to an 11:00 a.m. tee time, we had to leave the house at 8:00 to fight Chicago’s rush hour traffic. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees with bright sunshine.
BirdieSister Erica Jackson played well but not as well as yesterday. Spectators were allowed at this tournament so I saw the whole thing. From hole one I noticed that Erica’s approach shot was falling short, therefore adding a whole new element to her round that she did not have yesterday – the chip shot. Driving and putting were adequate. During the ride home I asked Erica what she thought the difference was between the two rounds yesterday and today. She said “I only had one good chip shot today and I just couldn’t get my chipping game going like yesterday.” However, I pointed out that she only had one chip all day yesterday. Her approach shots put her within 12 feet of the pin the entire round.
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:
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!
Posted 2 years, 7 months ago at 7:09 pm. Add a comment
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
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This year’s junior golf season in the Midwest is winding down. Here’s what’s going on in August:
Today BirdieSister Erica Jackson played in her last regular season event for the Illinois Junior Golf Association. The event was held at Craig Woods Golf Course in Woodstock Illinois, 62 miles ( 1 hour 26 minutes) from home. The weather was in the low 70s at Erica’s 10:12 tee time. IJGA holds its final YDP 10-12 year-old tournament as an invitational. Erica hopes to receive an invitation to the Geneva Golf Club invitational later in August.
Illinois Junior Golf Association held its seventh event today at “Arlington Lakes Golf Course” in Arlington Heights Illinois, 40 miles (53 minutes) from home. Due to an 11:00 a.m. tee time, we had to leave the house at 8:00 to fight Chicago’s rush hour traffic. The weather was a perfect 80 degrees with bright sunshine.
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.
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.
