Well, it was another great trip back to New Mexico last week where Nancy Lopez and I were able to hold off the newcomer Alena Sharp and Christie Albers and defend our title at the New Mexico Shoot Out.  It was great fun for all of us players to get together at the Sierra Del Sol Golf Course at the Turtle Back Mountain Resort in Elephant Butte, NM. 

Once again, Nancy and I brought it down to the final hole where I was lucky enough to hit the 30 yard pitch a couple feet away from the hole.  Good enough to hold off the youngsters giving Nancy and I the opportunity to hoist the trophy one more time. 

Alena (Canada), the only player in the event who actually plays the LPGA full time is a New Mexico State Univ. Alumni, and Christie Albers was a NM University Grad who has recently retired from the LPGA tour to stay home with her family and started up a first tee program in El Paso where she lives. 

Nancy and I, both native New Mexicans had a great time teaming up for the second time in as many years, and we both were able to hit some good shots here and there to give Team Zia a run for the money.  All the proceeds went to the Local Charity's in the Elephant Butte area, but the thrill of competition still lurks in these ol gals eyes. 

LPGA Legend Kathy Whitworth also from New Mexico made a special appearance to give the morning clinic, where she showed off her talent that brought her home 88 wins over her career.  It was great to be around Kathy, as well as all the girls and play for our NM Fans.  In all the years (25) that I played on the LPGA, the tour never found a tour spot in New Mexico, so having the opportunity to play for those fans, friends and family was special.