The BirdieSisters took advantage of a rare chance to play in Chicago and at a very familiar, “Jackson Park Golf Course”. There were several competitors in this one age division (17 and under) tournament. Erica Jackson finish with a score of 160 (81-79) fallowed closely by her sister Myah Jackson at 163(85-78). Everyone played from the same distance of 5307 yards. For more info see: http://www.cpdgolf.com/Events_808c428684187.html.
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.
The BirdieSisters played in the “BoB-O-Links Mid-Summer Classic” today. The Bob-O-Links Junior Golf League is sponsored by the Chicago Women’s Golf Club. The weather was great with a temp of 80 degrees and bright sunshine. The tournament was held at “Jackson Park Golf Course,” 7 miles from their home ( 15 minutes).
BirdieSister Myah Jackson played in the 9 hole championship. There were no spectators or caddies so we have to take Myah’s word that the competition and the course were very tough today. Her score was not at her usual level but no one else’s score was either.
BirdieSister Erica Jackson played in the 18 hole championship. There were no age limits so Erica had a monumental task. She played well and paced herself because this is the only tournament the BirdieSisters play in where they have to carry your bag .
The BirdieSisters are at t the half-way point in their season and all in all they are on pace.
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!
The BirdieSisters also hope to find time to make it to their family reunion this month in Laurel, MS.
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 |
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 |
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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