My Prize

The weekend in Niagara was so much fun.  Get about 100 women together, and you know there will be memories made!  I placed third in my flight, so I won't be advancing to the finals in Palm Beach next month.  But, I did get this very cool trophy.  And I gained some experience playing under tournament conditions, which puts the game on a very different level.  I think I may give this a try again next year.

Off To Niagara

A couple weeks ago, I had an incredible round of golf.  It just so happens it was during our Chapter Championship, a local tournament sponsored by Executive Women's Golf Association, of which I am a member.  I ended up winning my flight, and qualifying for the regional championship.  That is being held in Niagara Falls, Ontario this weekend.  I have no idea how I will do, but how bad can a weekend in Niagara Falls be?

Chicago

I spent a good portion of last week at a convention in Chicago.  What a cool city Chicago is.  I had a great view from my window that inspired me to get out and walk around.

Of course, the weather did not always cooperate, so I had to negotiate the rain showers.  On Saturday, just before I left, it was beautiful out.  So I went for a long walk.  About a mile or so from my hotel I came across Oprah's TV studio.  It was far more modest than I had ever pictured.

I did notice, though, that the side street had been named "Oprah Winfrey Way".  Maybe not so modest after all.





A "Relaxing" Day Off

As a "thank you" for volunteering at the US Senior Open event, Indianwood Country Club allowed me to play a round of golf on the old course for a reduced fee.  They also let me bring a guest, so yesterday I took the day off work, grabbed the Hubs, and set out for a nice relaxing game of golf.
I had no idea what I was in for!  The course is hard to begin with, with a slope rating of 131 from the forward tees.  But, it was still in "tournament shape" with the roughs being extra-long, and the greens being extra-fast.  On the first green, we each putted once, and then just stared at each other.  It was like putting on linoleum!  We managed to get through the round with our dignity somewhat intact.  I didn't break 100, but I was still able to hold my head up.  I did make 3 pars after all...
Anyway, we went to the Sagebrush Cantina afterward, and drowned our sorrows in a couple margueritas.  You know what they say...a bad day on the golf course still beats the best day at work!

Golf Then Dinner

Last fall I was at a benefit golf outing for the assistant pro from my club.  As a door prize, I won a round of golf at Hawk Hollow in Lansing.  Today we went to play.  It is a beautiful course, and in really good shape.  We were having a great time, and I was kicking the Hubs' you-know-what, up until the last hole.  That's when I put three balls in the water, and ended up taking a 10.  He beat me by two strokes.  Damn!  I think he must have felt sorry for me, though, because he took me to Whitey's for dinner.  That's a favorite restaurant of ours, with a salad bar like no other.  They are known for their fish, and we have never been disappointed.

Someday I will figure out how to get a couple of their bar stools for my basement!