Final Countdown

It's coming down to the wire. We're almost into the final month of my internship and I simply cannot believe it! But these last couple weeks have made me understand that I definitely want to do it again!

This week we were a little short staffed due to a loss in the family of one of my co-interns. But the week wasn't any more chaotic or exciting as any other. We made do, and we made some great memories. Sure cheesy, but true! I loved many of these courses. Monday we watched the British Open in Winchester CC clubhouse. Tuesday we beat the rain at Bowling Green and raced to Williamsburg for the tournament at Golden Horseshoe the next day. This had to be the best dinner I'd had with volunteer. Duffy is the man, no matter his bowel movements and obscure quotes. Golden Horseshoe was one of the longest days I'd had on a course but the players and parents made it worth it. I mean who doesn't love mint chocolate chip ice cream while facilitating a DCP?! Then we hustled on up to Nellysford to the Wintergreen Resort and scurried up the side of the mountain. Bob let me drive... mistake number one. We drove in the dark... mistake number two. We spent the night with Mike Aldrich... mistake number three. Just kidding, but after teaching two grown men and how to whip and duff I didn't expect to share my life story. The next day began at 7:30 for preparing for a 1 pm DCP. This day had to surmount to my favorite DCP yet! I loved being surrounded by the mountains and the friendliest staff and volunteers we'd encountered yet! Also if they ever plan on having a PAT there, I'll be there in a heartbeat. I played great! I don't know if it was Mike's philosophy of awareness on a golf course or just the men's clubs I was playing with? But I loved it.
Finally Friday, we made it to Sparrows Point in Baltimore. Clare and I ran our event solo, and boy did we manage. We took care of business and nothing more.

Only in Western VA could you encounter roads such as this.

This was just Tiramisu was just the closer for the best dinner I'd on the road yet!

God bless the Hilberts for bring me Baskins Robins.

My favorite DCP so far.

Would you believe me if I told you this was the easiest thing I had to deal with Friday?

That weekend I got to play at the course our Player Development director works part time. Mt. Vernon CC was good to me, therefore I hope to play there again. I also discovered old town Alexandria. A must see again for sure. Sunday was spent in the office, but that's just something you have to do when you've been out of the office all week.

 

Believe it or not I am ready for a week in the office because after three weeks on the road will allow me to decompress and get my ducks in a row before I head back to school.

 

Sincerely,

Michelle