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October 31, 2019

Injury Update 10/31/2019

If you're wondering why I haven't posted to this blog for a few months, it is because:
​On Friday, August 2nd I woke up and couldn't get out of bed.  Without going into a lot of the excruciatingly painful details, let me say​ I haven't golfed since.  It was very disappointing because I had a lot more golfing planned before the season was over.  I had weekly league to play, a Club Championship title to defend and our traveling team with Apple Valley Women's Golf Association still had 3 events left. My friends and I also had a cruise to Hawaii scheduled which was going to include playing at Wailua on Kauai. 

​But, what does a person do to keep their sanity when they love golf but can't play? Once I was able, ​I decided to tag along with my friends and cheer them on.  After the first couple of weeks I was able to go out and ride along in a cart.  You don't realize how bumpy EVERY golf course is until you have back problems!  My back reminded more than once to SLOW DOWN!

​For the remaining team events (at Apple Tree, Leavenworth and the Wenatchee Golf & Country Club) ​I tagged along and the course pros were happy to comp me a cart and let me serve as a Course Marshall.  I was happy to be useful even though I couldn't play. It was a Win/Win. 

Even though I couldn't actually play, it was fun to be out watching the ladies play. And, there's always the 19th hole, right?   

The pictures above are of the group of ladies I tagged along with to the Moses Lake Country Club in early September. ​
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​If you're ever injured and can't golf, don't hesitate to go out and be a cheering section for your friends.  I'll try to get a few more articles and pictures posted about some of the ​other events I've attended during my recovery. 

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April 5, 2019

Spring Fling: Wenatchee Golf & Country Club

​The 62nd Annual Spring Fling Invitational Tournament hosted by the Women's 18-Hole Division of the Wenatchee Golf & Country Club will be held on May 21, 2019.  

This is one of my favorite events of the season and a great way to start off a new golf season.  The theme for this years event is "Rolling out the red carpet".  

General information:
Tournament fee: $80 (Carts included. No walkers)
Free practice round Monday May 20th ($19 cart fee. Pay at the pro shop)

​The schedule for this years event is as follows:
​Monday, May 20th
* Registration 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
* Practice round: Check in at the pro shop
   (Make a tee time with the pro shop at 509-884-7050 after 2:00 p.m. May 13th.)
* Putting contest: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
* Horse Race: 3:30 p.m. 6 holes for $5.00  

Tuesday, May 21st
* Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
* Shotgun Start: 8:30 a.m.
* Hosted luncheon & awards: following play

Prizes:
* Low Gross & Low Net of the Field
* Best ball foursome by flight
* Horse Race
* Raffle Prizes
* Honey pot
* Long Drive
* KP
* Accuracy Drive​

​The wonderful thing about the Spring Fling every year is,  regardless​ of your golf score, the two rounds of golf, camaraderie, raffle prizes and luncheon ​in the beautifully remodeled WG&CC clubhouse is worth far more than the entry fee.  

Let the Wenatchee Golf & Country Club ladies Roll Out the Red Carpet for you and request an entry form and/or additional information by contacting:
Judy Johnson at:  JudyJohnson413@gmail.com or
​Marcia Underwood at: smunder@aol.com

April 2, 2019

Join In On The Fun and Friendships

I have found so much enjoyment playing golf with my senior friends that I want everyone to have the same experience. The easiest way to find a group of like minded ladies who love to golf is to join a local ladies league. My experience has been they are all very friendly and welcoming to visitors and new members.

Nearly every course has one or two organized women’s leagues. There is almost always an 18-hole day league for women who are either retired or have a work schedule that allows them to take off during the week. Many courses also have an evening league for working women. Due to time constraints, these are 9-hole leagues rotating from front to back nines each week.

If you’re interested in joining in on the fun of a ladies league, call the pro shop of the golf course you are interested in joining. They can give you the name of the best person to contact to get info to be a guest or to join.

The fun doesn’t stop during the off-season either. Most of these leagues informally organize activities for the winter months. Weekly card games, other games and lunches are very common. My group of friends often travel together, as well.

If you don’t know how to golf yet, no problem. I do recommend taking a set of basic lessons from a teaching professional to get started. You need to learn some basic skills and etiquette and then you can just go out and have fun.

It’s all about the fun and friendships.

March 27, 2019

Friendships and Golfing

I’ve always enjoyed golf but I never knew just how much fun golf (and life) could be by hooking up with a bunch of Senior Women Golfers.  I’ve never had so much fun and laughed so much as when I’m with my golfing friends.

Traveling together and playing different course has been a joy. Through golf we have developed a bond beyond golf.  It’s more of a sisterhood. I hope we can introduce you to some new possibilities to enjoy your game even more.

Let’s go on this journey together.

March 27, 2019

My Golfing Journey… and how it can help you.

Golf has pretty much saved my life. After being widowed I, literally, had to reinvent myself and I did it at the golf course. By connecting with an amazing bunch of senior women golfers, my life has become fun and fulfilling again. We golf together during the season, have lunch together during the off season, go to wine tastings, concerts, and even go on cruises together when the opportunity arises.

I hope by sharing my journey and adventures, it will give you some ideas for creating some new adventures and amazing memories of your own.

What could be better than creating a lifestyle centered around good friends, golf and a life filled with fun and laughter?

February 16, 2019

Join me on the journey

 My Golfing Journey… and how it can help you

Golf has pretty much saved my life.  

After being widowed I, literally, had to reinvent myself and I did it at the golf course.

  By connecting with an amazing bunch of senior women golfers, my life has become fun and fulfilling again.  

We golf together during the season, have lunch together during the off season, go to wine tastings, concerts, and even go on cruises together when the opportunity arises.  

I hope by sharing my journey and adventures, it will give you some ideas for creating some new adventures and amazing memories of your own.

What could be better than creating a lifestyle centered around good friends, golf and a life filled with fun and laughter?  

February 16, 2019

Making Friends while Playing Senior Golf

Join in on Friendships and Golf

I’ve always enjoyed golf but I never knew just how much fun golf (and life) could be by hooking up with a bunch of Senior Women Golfers.

 I’ve never had so much fun and laughed so much as when I’m with my golfing friends. Traveling together and playing different course has been a joy.

Through golf we have developed a bond beyond golf.  It’s more of a sisterhood. I hope we can introduce you to some new possibilities to enjoy your game even more.

Let’s go on this journey together.

February 13, 2019

Palm Valley Golf Course: Goodyear, AZ

Palm Valley Golf Course – Goodyear, AZ

​Playing golf as a ‘single’ is a good way to meet new people.”– Carol Williams

I had the pleasure of playing the Palm Valley Golf Club yesterday. On Friday I stopped by there to check it out and have lunch at the onsite restaurant, the Fairway Grille. After lunch, I made a tee time for Saturday.  It’s the nearest course to where my sister-in-law lives so thought it would be a good course to try.  I was not disappointed.

I love this place.  First of all, every person who works there seemed genuinely glad I was there.  Lunch on Friday was really good, and the staff was very friendly.  Today, after my round, I stopped in for a cold drink before heading back to my SIL’s house.  I saw a hamburger being delivered to the table next to me and it was huge. I’m not talking about all the fixins making it look big, but the hamburger itself was a thick piece of meat.  They have a full bar and a nice variety of menu selections so I can assure you no one leaves the Fairway Grille hungry or thirsty!

Now about the golfing.  I got matched up with two men from Calgary, Alberta. You never know about men. When guys are out with their guy friends they don’t necessarily want to play with a woman. I never really care who I get matched up with. You can meet interesting people from very interesting places on the golf course. Anyway, I ask them if they were ok with playing with a woman and they said “YES”. I wasn’t sure if they were just being polite or actually were ok with it. I think after I hit my first tee shot right up the middle any fears they had were alleviated.  We ended up having a good time and the weather was perfect.

I really enjoyed the course.  There are generous fairways but, if you aren’t hitting in the fairway, it has a lot of hardpan sandy waste areas and some deep sand bunkers. I don’t recommend getting in any of them.  I did get in the waste area once which I didn’t like because that hardpan sand is not friendly on the golf club.  I also got into a deep sand bunker once but managed to get out and one-putt to save par.  Oh… and the greens are really fast!

Truth be told, even if I had a bad game I would enjoy playing this course.  It’s a pretty course and the staff is super friendly.  This is a place I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys golf.

February 11, 2019

Three Lakes Golf Club: Malaga, WA

Senior Women Golfers at Three Lakes Golf Club

The Three Lakes Golf course is just 4 miles south of Wenatchee, located at 2695 Golf Drive, Malaga, Washington 98828.  It has an 18-hole ladies league, mostly senior women, that plays on Thursday morning and a 9-hole ladies league that plays on Wednesday evenings. League play generally runs from mid April into mid October.  Visitors are always welcome.

Three Lakes has reasonable membership rates and green fees. It isn't a long course but it is challenging with every fairway and green having it's own unique nuances.  Ball placement is very important in the fairways and on the greens to score well.  It's always best to stay below the pin when approaching the green.

Three Lakes​ is one of those courses you will want to play again after your initial outing because you will have a better idea of HOW to play it​ better.  If you're a visitor to the area, there are numerous hotels and motels in the area as well as RV options.  

After your round, I encourage you to enjoy a beverage and/or some food at the Three Lakes Grill. The Grill is a ​wonderful little cafe where they serve generous portions for reasonable prices. They don't have a full bar but do have a good selection of beers and a decent selection of wines. The only thing I think that's overpriced here is a glass wine.  

February 1, 2019

Bear Mountain Golf Course: Chelan, Washington

“Golf is not a sport.  It is a way of life.”

On the southern hillside above Lake Chelan is Bear Mountain Golf Course, one of my absolute favorite golf courses in the country.  I’ve done a lot of traveling and played a lot of different courses but can honestly say that Bear Mountain is a favorite of mine.  I love that it is so close to my home in Wenatchee, Washington.

Bear Mountain is 35miles north of Wenatchee on Hwy 97.  It takes about 45 minutes to get there by automobile.  Bear Mountain is an absolute pleasure to play because it is in such a beautiful location and nearly every hole has an amazing view of Lake Chelan, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Washington.

Do you want to know why this is a wonderful golf course for senior women?  No matter how good or bad your game is on any given day, you can’t help but be in awe of the beauty and how lucky you are just to be there.

The staff at Bear Mountain is always extremely friendly like they’re sincerely glad to have you there.  Sometimes I find a chauvinist attitude at other golf course but not at Bear Mountain. They love us senior women golfers.

Bear Mountain doesn’t have a full restaurant, but they have a very nice little cafe on the lower level, overlooking the 18th green. It’s a great place for a snack at the turn and a cold beverage after your round.

If you make an early tee time, you can go wine tasting and have dinner at one of the many options in the area.  Chelan is chock full of restaurant choices (and some 30 wineries) but one of my favorite choices for after golf is the Karma Vineyards which is a 7-minute drive down the hill and around the corner from the golf course.   The unique thing about Karma is they specialize in champagne tastings, not just wine.  Complement a day of golf at BearMountain with the champagne tasting and some appetizers (or a full meal) and you have a day made in Heaven.

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