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The Soul of Solheim

September 27, 2011 · Filed under 2011 Solheim Cup, EWGA, The Golf Industry, Women

The flags, the patriotic songs, the loyal fans decked out in red, white and blue across the golf course was quite a sight to behold at Killeen Castle. Alison Nicholas called it “the best ever” and she might be right!

EWGA had a fantastic showing of support for Team USA. There were over 200 EWGA members from across the U.S. who made the trip demonstrating their passion and enthusiasm for women’s golf and support for the stars of the LPGA Tour. And we were not disappointed. Team USA made us proud. Thank you!

Our week of activities included golf at Portmarnock Golf Links, The K Club, The Island, a literary Pub Crawl in Downtown Dublin, a special evening hosted by the Meath County Business Enterprise Board at the Knightsbrook Hotel where over 400 business women networked; a fabulous evening of enjoyment at Sutton Golf Club, home of the legendary Dr. J.B. Carr; the Solheim Cup Gala Dinner with both teams present and dressed to the nines, and of course the Matches!

And what Matches they were. Going into Sunday tied, the emotion and excitement was raw. While “Europe pulled it out of the fire to become queens of the Castle”, it was superb golf all the way on both sides. And considering the weather challenges, it didn’t dampen the competitive drive on either side.

I’ve had the privilege of attending several Solheim Cups and this one was magical. It was one of the most dramatic, tense and emotional competitions ever witnessed with Europe taking a 15-13 victory over the USA and winning the Solheim Cup. I’d like to thank the Solheim Family and PING for supporting this biennial event and elevating the status of women’s golf to such a pinnacle. It takes superstars to bring an event like this to fruition and both teams delivered. This 12^th Solheim Cup was truly a great showing for the women’s game!

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September 11th

September 9, 2011 · Filed under Events · Tagged 911, Alan Jackson, September 11, Where were you when the world stopped turning

Remember the poignant Alan Jackson song he penned shortly after 9-11? “Where we you when the world stopped turning on that September day?” Every time I hear this song, so many images come to mind as well as a knot in my throat. Do you remember where you were?

I recall exactly what I was doing. I was returning to Boston from a golf event on a red eye from San Jose on that September morning. As I left Logan airport and headed home, the world as we knew it changed forever. The images, sadness and loss from that day are still so hard to imagine. For me, it’s still hard to believe, impossible to understand and totally unforgettable.

Sunday marks the 10th anniversary of that tragic event. It will be a day to honor the courageous heroes of 9-11. A day to remember those who were lost. A day to pray for all the families who lost someone. A day to be very proud of our country.

It reminds me of how fragile life can be. We need to celebrate and appreciate those in our lives every day. I am thankful for the blessings that I often take for granted. I am thankful for all of you who have touched my life. And I am thankful to be an American.