BirdieSisters

2011 Jekyll Island Cup

The BirdieSisters played in their fourth Jekyll Island Cup this past weekend.  The tournament was held at Pine Lakes Golf Course on Jekyll Island in Georgia.  This is the girls opening tournament of the season, they haven’t been playing golf on grass since  late October.   When we left Chicago the temperature was 37 degrees with plans for snow that evening.  When we arrivered to Jekyll Island, the sun was out in full force and the tempeture was 91 degrees.  We played three practice rounds before the tournament but we needed many more.  Over all, for the first tournament of the year,  a 5th and 6th place finish is just short of where we want to be.  Erica Jackson brought home the first Jekyll Island trophy for the BirdieSisters by making the Top 5!  For More info see:  http://www.uskidsgolf.com/eng/regional/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/tournaments/tournamentEventsResults.cfm&age_group_id=3&type=RC&location_id=4147&tournament_id=867.

Practice, Practice, Practice!

The BirdieSisters have their noses to the grind stone practicing for their upcoming tournament, 2010 U.S. Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup  held on February 14 and 15.  The fields are small this year but may be one of the strongest ever.   It is going to be a tough fight for these cold weather golfers.  For more information see ;http://www.uskidsgolf.com/eng/regional/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/tournaments/tournamentResults.cfm&age_group_id=2&type=RC&location_id=3346&tournament_id=777&pastResult=true for Myah and For Erica see ; http://www.uskidsgolf.com/eng/regional/redirect.cfm?sectionID=b2c/tournaments/tournamentResults.cfm&age_group_id=4&type=RC&location_id=3346&tournament_id=777&pastResult=trueHow we look at this tournament as the beginning of the season and playing with a lot of warm weather competitors helps the BirdieSisters get better as the season progresses.

Jekyll Island Cup 2009

                   The BirdieSisters made it to Jekyll Island and gave it their best.  It was another exciting time on a prestigious golf course with kids from all around the United States and some from outside the states.  The weather was in the low to upper sixties with some rain and winds.  Nevertheless, the young golfers played like champions.  They displayed confidence, focus and professionalism.  Congratulations to a few of our friends from the midwest who finished in the top three.  They proved that there is hope for golfers from cold weather states. One finished first in the boys 10-year old division and two finished 2nd and 3rd in the girls 10-year old division.  We would also like to congratulate our friend from Virginia who won the girls 8 year-old division!  Keep up the good work.

The BirdieSisters Are Heading To Jekyll Island!

Erica and Myah Jackson are preparing to compete in the U.S. Kids Golf Regional Competition in Jekyll, Island GA.  They are leaving Chicago on Friday, playing a practice round on Saturday, and competing on Sunday and Monday (February 16th and 17th).  The Jekyll Island Championship is an amazing event.  Kids come from all around the world to compete.  In addition to golf, there is a banquet for all of the players and their parents on Saturday night.  After the opening ceremony, the kids can interact with each other and play in an indoor fun area prior to becoming serious competitors for the rest of the event.  This is BirdieSister Erica Jackson’s last 9-hole tournament.  She plans to make it memorable!

Unlike much of their competition, the BirdieSisters haven’t played a round of outdoor golf since they competed at Doral (Miami, FL) in December.   Yes, there are some drawbacks to living in Chicago. However, the BirdieSisters have been practicing at home and at an indoor golf dome in the Chicago area.  While indoor golf isn’t ideal, its the next best thing to playing the course.  The BirdieSisters are praying for nice weather and a safe and successful trip.  You can follow the tournament each day by visiting www.uskidsgolf.com.  Thank you for being a supporter of the BirdieSisters!

One BirdieSister moves on

The U S Kids “Jekyll Island Cup” will be BirdieSister Erica Jackson’s last 9 hole golf tournament.  Erica’s age group will play 9 holes at 2100 yards.  There is no hole-by-hole breakdown yet.  The remainder of her tournaments at 10 years-old will be 18 holes.  When Erica turns eleven (11) in May of 2009, she will say “goodbye” to 9-hole tournaments.

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

2009 Jekyll Island Cup Invitational

Congratulations!

Myah Jackson 

Because of your exemplary play, you are formally invited to attend the

2009 Jekyll Island Cup 

to be played February 14-16, 2009 at the Jekyll Island Golf Club in Jekyll Island , Georgia .

Erica Jackson 

Because of your exemplary play, you are formally invited to attend the

2009 Jekyll Island Cup 

to be played February 14-16, 2009 at the Jekyll Island Golf Club in Jekyll Island , Georgia . 

To register, please visit www.uskidsgolf.com and sign into the USKG Club. 

Registration will open on November 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. EST and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please register early as the field size will be limited. Your priority registration will end on November 11, 2008. 

Jekyll Island is located off the Georgia coast near Brunswick . For more travel information please visit www.jekyllisland.com.