BirdieSisters

Big July Scheduling

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. 

BirdieSisters on top at “Stoney Creek”

Illinois Junior Golf  Association”s second tournament at “Stoney Creek Golf Club” in Oak Lawn Illinois.  The tournament’s location was only 18 miles away with a tee time of 8:24 a.m. for Erica and 9:20 a.m. for Myah.  We departed the house at 6:00 a.m.  and arrived at the course at 7:10 a.m.  The weather today is outstanding 77 degrees and very little clouds.

Myah Jackson did not have any female competitors today, so she set her sites on competing with the boys.  Myah carried her fire from the last tournament right into this one.  She started strong and finish with a score of 40 which was better than the boys by 9 shots.  Way to go Myah.

Erica Jackson was mentally drained from her dance recital last night, but manage to stay a couple of paces in front of  her competition. She shoot a 83 to win her age group.  Sometimes you have to learn how to servile on the course.  Good job Erica.

For more information and stats on Erica Jackson see :http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga921/contest/7/leaderboard.htm

For more information and stats on Myah Jackson see :http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga921/contest/13/leaderboard.htm

To view photos from this tournament see : http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga921/album/832c9f53-674c-42ea-95b7-344ad1c3f78f/index.htm?next=%2Fbluegolf%2Fijga9%2Fevent%2Fijga921%2Fcontest%2F16%2Fleaderboard.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

Results “Dupage County Junior Classic”

The BirdieSisters played this weekend in the ” Dupage County Junior Classic” presented by Illinios Junior Golf Association.  This tournament is a Junior World Qualifer.  The tournament was held at serveral local courses thoughout Dupage County in Illinois.  BirdieSister Erica Jackson played at Maple Meadows Golf Club in Wood Dale Illinois.  After completing the first round and signing the score card with the score of 89, Erica’s mom informed her that she thought her score card was incorrect.  After talking through the holes, Erica agreed that the score she recorded was inaccurate.  This is called a rule 6-6b (d) violation.  Therefore, at the beginning of the day two Erica declared herself disqualified.  She felt it was the only thing she could do.

BirdieSister Myah Jackson played at Green Meadows Golf  Club in Westmont IIllinois.  Myah is having an inauspicious start to her season.  Her score has not yet reached the point she thinks it should be, however she has found a way to stay competitive.  She managed to lower her score by five shots the second day and overall her attitude about her game has improved a great deal.  For more information about this tournament see; http://dcjc.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/dcjc9/event/dcjc91/contest/10/leaderboard.htm

Double Seconds For The BirdieSisters

     The Birdiesisters played in the Illinois Junior Classic  this weekend at St. Andrews Golf and Country Club in West Chicago Illinois.  Myah Jackson competed with the 8 and 9 year old girls and finished in 2nd place.  The theme here was rain, rain go away.  They were only able to play 5 holes in two days due to weather conditions.  Myah learned a valuable lesson in getting off to a good start and that’s what we went out for — the learning experience.

BirdieSister Erica Jackson’s  field was very strong, girls 10 and 11 years old.  She only had  a chance to finish  9 holes on the first day of  competition and then the rain came, and kept coming, so they went to the score card for the finish. Overall Erica’s play is about two steps ahead of pace, which is a very pleasant surprise.

For more information see, http://www.juniorclassicgolf.net/documents/2009_results.pdf.

Waiting For Scheduling

  This is a crucial time of year for the BirdieSisters. We must decide on summer tournament scheduling. With over 40 tournament to choose from, timing and finances will play a major factor. The BirdieSisters play in 4 leagues and will try to participate in all international tournaments for which they are eligible. There are several excellent, independent tournaments in our area that we also try to attend. Here are the schedules for the “Illinois Junior Golf Association” and “Mid-American Junior Golf Tour”.  The goal is to attend most, if not all of these tournaments.