BirdieSisters

Illinois Junior Golf “Craig Woods”

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

Battle at “Sportsman’s Country Club”

Today BirdieSister Erica Jackson played at “Sportsman’s Country Club” in Northbrook Illinois, 33 miles (56 minutes) from home.  The weather was great with temps in the mid 70s and clear skies.

With the season waining down, BirdieSister Erica Jackson needed to win one out of the last two remaining US Kids tournament to clinch player of the year.  The girls both started out well, putting each other’s will to win to the test.   However, by the end of  hole number seven Erica had a four shot lead and cruised home.  For results from this tournament see : http://www.uskidsgolf.com/uskgTournaments/redirect.cfm?locationID=results&type=LC&year=2009&age_group_id=4&tournament_id=252&location_id=2878

Illinois Junior Golf Association’s Event #9 “Arlington Lakes GC”

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.

The BirdieSisters learned a lot of valuable lessons this week so the heavy week of tournament play paid off.  Erica played in four consecutive tournaments and managed to continue her winning streak.  For results, stats and photo see :    http://ijga.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/ijga9/event/ijga913/contest/13/leaderboard.htm

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!

Myah Jackson Under Par Again!

                                                               BirdieSisters Erica Jackson and Myah Jackson played in the US Kids Local Tour event at “Sanctuary Golf Course” in New Lenox Illinois, 40 miles (55 minutes) form their home.  The weather was overcast with a temp of 72 degrees at their start time of 2:57 p.m.  There was on and off light rain throughout.

BirdieSister Myah Jackson played without a caddy or her own spectators today.  Myah’s round was par, par, birdie, birdie, par, birdie, 2 pars and a double boggy.  What a round for Myah, she is definitely in a groove!   For the first time, Myah came back and issued a hole-by-hole report of her game, including her decision-making process.  Specifically, Myah reported that when her opponent and good friend Haniya shot a birdie on hole number 2 and tied their scores, instead of getting emotional (like she has in the past), she focused her thoughts on “scoring under par golf.”  It worked!  BirdieSister Myah Jackson is growing up and taking control of her game, including her emotions.  What a milestone for Myah!

BirdieSister Erica Jackson gained control of her emotions a few years ago.  She has always been relatively calm and cool, never displaying much emotion — win or lose!  However, lately she has been struggling to execute a comprehensive approach to her golf game — which is causing her some  frustration.  If its not her driver its her short game.  For example, today Erica left her short game at home.  Erica shot an 8 over-par, missing several make-able putts.  Her driver did manage to find its way back, but the short stick came up short.   Nevertheless, Erica grinded her way to first place.  Erica will have several opportunities over the next few weeks to pull her entire game back together.  Good luck Erica!

For results see :     http://www.uskidsgolf.com/uskgTournaments/redirect.cfm?locationID=results&type=LC&year=2009&age_group_id=2&tournament_id=252&location_id=2877

BoB-O-Links Champs

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.

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

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. 

The field is almost set!

  The ”U S Kids Jekyll Island Regional Championship” field is almost set.  Take a look at the Birdiesisters’ competition thus far.  The tournament is in February 2009.                                                                                                                                                                             

2009 – Regional Championship