Hey every die hard golfer out there. 

 What was I thinking when I decided, oh well, what the heck, let's sign up for the US Open Qualifier.  Yep, that's where I am in mid North Carolina some where at Carolina Trace, Sanford, NC teeing up with 4o other gals, most of them high school and college kids looking for a spot at the US Open.

 It didn't take long for me to realize why I retired from the tour 3 years ago when I teed it up with a couple of great US home grown kids (Natalie Reeves & Haley Stephens & Margaret Shirley) in my practice round today.   Wow, not only did they hit the ball  really far, but they were very well mannered and handled themselves very well.  I was never a big ball hitter, no surprise to anyone, and I haven't gotten longer in my 3 years away from the tour.  so you can imagine what it is like for me, watching these young chicks hitting the ball harder than I could ever imagine. 

 They were great kids and I heard my share of Yes Mam!  Now, I know Im old, but it was great and I enjoyed every minute. 

What a great way to see the new and upcoming talent that is on their way either to college or the LPGA Tour in the next couple of years.  But tomorrow is all business and I look forward to the challenge. 

There is no way to know what is in store for me as I get ready to go to bed and prepare for a Qualifying round.  It has been since 1983 that I had to last qualify for this particular event, and I wonder again,  What Was I Thinking? 

Wish me luck!

Rosie