Congratulations Nic and John!

Congratulations to Nic and John for 19 putts on Friday. They had a playoff and Nic won.

GolfAPalooza League underway!!

Here are some pictures from Fridays start of the GolfAPalooza League at Rolling Meadows.

A SUCCESS STORY

I would like to acknowledge Nikki Watermeyer.

Nikki started taking lessons a year in a half ago.

She is entering High School at Worthing Kilbourne this year and has made the golf team.

Nikki's dedication has been exceptional. She has done everything possible to get better.

She for the last two seasons has participated in my Friday night GolfaPalooza league, continued with lessons this past winter with Tom Brock while I was in Naples and took advantage of all the "optional" practices with the team this summer.

Her "SUCCESS STORY" is her own! I acknowledge her for that reason. Success comes from dedication, perseverance and patience.

Nikki, Congratulations, on YOUR success!!

Your an inspiration to others!

Thanks Alex and Sherman!

People often ask me...."How often do you play golf?" Not much is my normal answer.
But this summer was different.
Two of my students, Alex and Sherman, had goals to make their middle school golf teams.
Their parents/grandparents and I put together a plan which included lessons and playing sessions. This started after school let out in early June.
We played the courses in which they would have to play for try outs.
I HAD A BLAST!!!
Along with Shermans grandfather, they were my weekly foursome. I walked with them playing the courses and played from the whites. Some of these courses were quite challenging, and fortunate for me, the weather stayed bareable!
I am very happy to report, that both made their teams!!! I am very proud of their dedication and willingness to listen and learn.
Also, would like to report, my game has improved just being able to play this summer.
I hope Sherman and Alex will keep us updated with how the season goes!
THANKS GUYS FOR A GREAT SUMMER OF GOLF!!

The Coaches

Pictured below is Head Coach Brian Riegel, me and Coach Jeffrey Hollaran
(That is NOT a coach on the left of Coach Riegal!)
Worthington Kilbourne has a Varsity team and B team and Coach Riegal has been intrumental in bringing golf to the middle schools.
The cubs (middle school team) sometimes practices with us.
I'll keep you updated!

Worthington Kilbourne Girls Golf Team Practice

I know it's been a while since I have blogged. It's been a busy summer and have really enjoyed working with everyone this summer.
It's the start of another golf season for the High Schools.
Below are some recent pictures from Team practice at Ables.
Coach Riegel doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the rules of Golf.
The girls were given a 18 questions test about the rules of golf. You were allowed to use the rules book, for any question you got wrong, you had to run 1 lap around the tee box.
After the 3rd lap, the other players were able to chip balls at you. Your only protection......a basket over your head!
Below are some pictures...enjoy!