This is a Poem I wrote for my players for the Holiday Season!  Hope you enjoy!

Holiday Cheer!

The year is finally over for the LPGA Tour, it’s time to put the sticks away, you know that’s for sure. The travel was hard and your games were on top, now it’s time to give it a little rest, find a mall, and start to shop. 

You all started in Asia with gusto and fame, it was in Singapore I think that your captain was named.  The news hit the stands and hurrah’s came my way, a proud moment for me to lead my players in the Solheim Cup to play.

I jumped in the air and started to giggle and squirm, I thought it might go to Inkster or Mallon, but the decision was firm. So I gathered my memories and thoughts of my Solheim’s of seven, to help give me the wisdom and grace to lead you in Twenty - 11.

My first task at hand was to select my assistants; my two easy picks were met with out any resistance.  Juli is the glue that will keep our team so very strong, Sherri is into detail, so you know nothing can go wrong.  A good solid trio and we all play a part; it’s been a lot of fun and a damn good start.

The summer went fast you all played without fear, us Captains dealt with future locker rooms, our uniforms, and raingear!  Our digs will be awesome, our Antigua clothing has no tweed, you won’t have to worry about getting wet, Sunice has guaranteed.

I know you all wonder what color we will wear, is it purple or pastel, No, believe me I wouldn’t dare.  No need to even ask me what color they will be, everybody knows it’s red, white and blue that I bleed.

It’s been a good race to make your Solheim Points each week, they have come so fast and many, that my notes need a tweak.  Next year they will change for each one is now worth one and a half, majors are double, good luck, no laugh.

With the cup safe at home in USA hands, we now have our sites on defending in the green fairways of Ireland.   The course will be long, tricky and tough, but nothing we can’t handle, just stay out of the rough. 

  Europe will be determined and we know the burden they have felt, fore we have the past 3 Solheim’s under our belt.You have seen me on the fairways with my backpack and glasses; next year will be the same as I plot to kick their asses. 

Your golf was fantastic from week to week, there were many times I thought, this is gonna be sweet. You all played with great talent and your caddies were loud, as for my first year as Captain I couldn’t be more proud.

Truly an honor for me to be your leader this upcoming September, I have the advice of many past Captains to cherish and remember.   The passion and pride that comes with this role, is much like I played golf, with determination and fire in my soul.

So remember as you rest and get ready for next year, work hard on your goals and your heart will hear.  The Solheim Cup is one of the best, if not the hardest, most ultimate test.

Good Luck, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year and Ho Ho!

Thank you for this pleasure, see you later

 Captain RoJo