The BirdieSisters Erica and Myah Jackson played their final U.S. Kids Golf Local Tour event, the “Balmoral Woods Country Club Tour Championship,” at Balmoral Woods Counrty Club in Crete Illinois — 35 miles (50 minutes) from home. The weather warmed up for Chicago this year to 86 degrees and sunny skies.
First, about BirdieSister Myah Jackson. After carefully reviewing Myah’s US Kids Golf tournament history, we discovered that the last tournament she lost was 6/27/07. Today her record came to an end. Yes that’s right, all good things must come to an end. However, Myah is still thanking God for her 7th place finish at the World Championships. Myah knows she cannot make the climb alone. Congratulations to Haniya Ghazi from the BirdieSisters and Family!
BirdieSister Erica Jackson is the Local Tour Champion for the second consecutive year in a row. Erica came out from hole one and established herself as the champion. She played well today, shooting her local tour low score. For more info see : http://uskidsgolf.com/uskgTournaments/redirect.cfm?locationID=results&type=LC&year=2009&age_group_id=4&tournament_id=252&location_id=2879 .
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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BirdieSisters played today in their 3rd US Kids local tour tournament at “Bittersweet Golf Course” in Gurnee Illinois. The golf course is 50 miles (1 hour 16 minutes) from home. Erica’s Tee time was 7:30 a.m. and Myah’s tee time was 8:04 a.m. The weather started out cool with a temp. of 67 degrees but by the middle of the round it rose to a very comforable 75 degree mark.
BirdieSister Erica Jackson can’t seem to find her way out of a first hole double boggy. This is her 3rd start with this score. However, she is committed to focusing more on how to execute her shot without letting her tee box jitters impact her game. Today Erica Jackson finished with a six over par, two shots off the lead.
BirdieSister Myah Jackson was on fire today! Myah started her round with three pars, 2 birdies, a par, 2 more birdies and ended with her lone 3 putt boggy. This is the first sub-par score for Myah and her short game was a major factor, with only 16 putts all day. She did not miss a driver shot and one traveled over 200 yards. This was a site to see! Congratulations to Myah Jackson. For more results from this tournament see : http://www.uskidsgolf.com/uskgTournaments/redirect.cfm?locationID=results&type=LC&year=2009&age_group_id=2&tournament_id=252&location_id=2876
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Today the BirdieSisters played in the US Kids local tour event number 3. It was the second US Kids event for the Birdiesisters. The tournament was held at “Boone Creek Golf Course” in McHenry Illinois, 60 miles from home (1 hour 23 minutes ). The weather condition at the tee box was 90 degrees and sunny. Erica Jackson’s tee time was 3:27 p.m. and Myah Jackson’s tee time was 4:00 p.m.
BirdieSister Erica Jackson played against the course today. Erica got off to a slow start with a double boggy at hole 1 but somehow managed to pull out a score of 4 over par. Erica needs to increase her understanding of how to score in the game of golf. Short game, short game, Erica needs to continue to think short game!
BirdieSister Myah Jackson played with her good friend Haniya Ghazi, with whom she has played on this tour for several years. Myah’s and Haniya’s skill levels are comparable and their friendship makes for a pleasant round of golf. Myah is in the early stages of taking her game to another level, but she is also still learning how to score and when to be aggressive. Even though you will always leave shots on the course, the BirdieSisters must learn how to take advantage of more opportunities.
For results from this tournament see: http://www.uskidsgolf.com/uskgTournaments/redirect.cfm?locationID=results&type=LC&year=2009&age_group_id=2&tournament_id=252&location_id=2875
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BirdieSisters Erica Jackson and Myah Jackson opened their US Kids local tour today. The tournament was held at ” Broken Arrow Golf Club” in Lockport IL, 38 miles (50 mins) from home. Showers were off and on with temps in the low 70s.
Erica Jackson teed off first at 12:48 with a very special caddy, her good friend and competitor “Abbey Carson.” Erica’s short game and course management skills came up short and her competitors took full advantage. She battled to finish 7 over par and in 3rd place in her division.
Myah Jackson teed off at 2:26 with her caddy. Myah had hoped to shoot right around par to prepare for her next tournament. Though the effort was there, Myah shot 5 over par. Nonetheless, she came home with a medal for her division and had a chance to see her friends.
For more results see : http://www.uskidsgolf.com/uskgTournaments/redirect.cfm?locationID=results&type=LC&year=2009&age_group_id=2&tournament_id=252&location_id=2873
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