It was really nice to play in a tournament down in sunny Florida because it had been almost two months since my last competition round. As always, it was great getting to play LPGA International in Daytona because it will be the course where I will compete later this year at the Symetra Tour Championship. At this tournament, I definitely …
Notes on LPGA Qualifying School-Stage III – November 2016
Before Thanksgiving, I competed in the National Women’s Golf Association at LPGA International – Hills Course. I was happy to have the opportunity to play on Hills Course where I will compete after Thanksgiving (Q-School, Stage III). It was also good for me to play again to get back into form for Stage III. I was happy with my play …
Reflections on the Final Leg of the 2016 Symetra Tour and Q-School – October 2016
WOW, my rookie season on Symetra Tour is finished! Even though I have many areas I’m working on, I am pleased with everything I’ve learned and with what I was able to accomplish this year. As always, I am thankful for the backing of my sponsors, the hospitality of the host families, the camaraderie of fellow players, and the support …
Final Leg of 2016 Symetra Tour Preview – October 2016
I am excited about the final swing on the Symetra Tour. With only three tournaments left I am ready to finish strong. I had a productive and rejuvenating two weeks at home and am ready to hit the road again. First I will be in Arkansas and then I will be in Florida for three weeks. Two more Symetra Tour …
Reflections on September’s Symetra Tour – September, 2016
This year had been an adventure (sometimes exciting and other times scary) – one of the pleasant adventures this year has been exploring new places. My week in South Dakota was a venture into another new state and its points of interest. Following the GreatLife Challenge, a fellow tour player and friend, Katherine, and I drove west to visit the Badlands …
September on Symetra Tour Preview – September 2016
In July I celebrated my first anniversary as a professional golfer and now there are only six more events on the 2106 Symetra Tour! This has been a phenomenal year! After a short break and an exciting weekend in Maryland, I headed back to South Dakota to start the next two weeks on tour. My weekend in Maryland was memorable. …
Reflections on August’s Symetra Tour – August 2016
On my way to Illinois, I stopped in St. Louis to see the Gateway Arch. I went up to the top of of The Arch and got to see a cool view of the St. Louis area. To get to there you had to sit in a trolley car and take it up to the top. Decatur-Forsyth Classic Presented by …
August on Symetra Tour Preview – August 2016
August, like the rest of my summer, is whizzing by! This next leg on tour is only two events and there are only eight more tournaments for the year! Monday I flew back to St. Louis, MO to pick up my car and then made the short drive to Decatur, IL. I’ve driven in the St. Louis area twice last …
Reflections on July’s Symetra Tour – July 2016
I truly enjoyed this leg of the tour. My friends and I had some new and enjoyable experiences and I played very consistently over these three weeks. I am happy with where my game is at and am starting to make more birdies per round. Danielle Downey Credit Union Classic in Rochester, New York One of my friends, Laura (also …
July on Symetra Tour Preview – July 2016
July will take us to several states, New York, Michigan, and Missouri. Yes, you read that right, it is three thousand miles just to get to each site and back home. In Rochester I have two pre-events I’m excited about and then the four-day tournament at Brook Lea Country Club. Next, back to Michigan, this time to Battle Creek Country …