"A shot that goes in the hole is pure luck, but a shot to within two feet of the flag is skill."
-Ben Hogan
Bear Mountain Golf Course - Chelan, WA
"Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You can get bad breaks from good shots and you can get good breaks from bad shots. But, you have to play the ball where it lies."
-Bobby Jones
The game of golf is full of opportunities to learn lessons that apply to life. One such example is when I was playing in a tournament last Spring.
My game didn't start off very well. I had a double bogey on the first hole, and as the game went on several putts lipped out and I remember thinking "Ok, it's going to be one of THOSE days." No big deal. We always have a good lunch to look forward to.
The thing about golf is: things can go from bad to good... even great... in a single shot. The reverse is true, too. The point is EVERY shot counts. Just because you made a bad shot doesn't mean the next one won't be a good one.
As the day went on, I played well even getting two seriously amazing chip-ins and making some excellent putts.
At the end of the day, I won 1st Gross, a closest to the pin prize, AND long drive for the day.
My golf game that day was like life and business in so many ways. Don't ever get discouraged because things don't go the way you think they should or the way you want them to. You always have the next decision (or shot) to get back on track. Stay focused on your goal.
You've probably heard it before and I'll say it again, most things in life and business are more like a marathon than a sprint.
Don't get discouraged and keep trying.
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?
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.
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.
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.
“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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I started golfing in my early 20’s but didn’t golf regularly until after I got married in my early 30’s. My husband and I loved golfing
Now, at the age of 66, I’ve been a widow for nearly 8 years. After a rather extended period of grief and transition, I’m finding a lot of comfort and enjoyment golfing with my widowed and otherwise single lady friends who are avid golfers too.
In that spirit, I thought it would be fun to start a blog on all things golf for women in their senior years. I’m just a women who loves golf and wants to enjoy my senior years, looking for
Will you join me on my journey as a senior woman golfer?