Golf Chatter Bio: @aclevergirl
Real Name: Cassandra
Location: Phoenix, AZ
What Do You Order from the #GolfChat Bar?
Bloody Mary in the morning. Beer at lunch. Fireball towards the end of the round.
How Did You Get Into Golf?
Every Thursday, half of my department would leave work a little early for golf league play. After a few months of being the only one stuck in the office on Thursday afternoons, I was motivated to take a golf class from the local community college–it was essentially 22 hours of group lessons for $139, and counted for P.E. credit! Then I joined their golf league, and the rest is history.
What Are You Doing in Golf and Why?
The prize I have my eye on is to become a legitimate bogey golfer. I know I’m not a gifted player–the absence of paychecks and sponsors is my first clue–but as much as I enjoy playing, I want others to enjoy playing with me and it’s hard to enjoy playing with a high handicapper. I’m about a 21 these days, so I still have work to do.
I also enjoy planning tournaments, including a charity tournament I’ve held for a couple years in the Phoenix area. Event planning is always fun, but even better on a golf course!
Favorite #GolfChat Topics?
I enjoy everything that is social about golf. I particularly enjoy listening to the golf experiences from other women and hearing the perspectives of course owners on all the things we golfers complain about.
Also, Fireball.
Favorite Golf Quote?
“Even a blind squirrel finds a nut sometimes.” I don’t think that’s a real quote from golf, but it’s a good line when your ball finally, humbly finds its way and your playing partners get ecstatic for you because your game finally showed up.
Favorite Golf Destination and Why?
I’ve only had a few golf vacations! I’d never turn a Pebble Beach opportunity, but I’ve really enjoyed playing the courses at universities which have a PGM program. The course may or may not be technically challenging, but knowing I’m playing a course built and maintained on the blood, sweat and tears of it’s students gives me pure satisfaction and pleasure. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about my experience at the Mississippi State University golf course in particular.
How Do You View the State of the Game of Golf?
Generally speaking I think the state of the game is okay-ish. I worry about “growing the game” efforts and am excited to see how programs such as The First Tee are growing the game–but is the program drawing in new young golfers, or just a haven for youth who would be otherwise golfing elsewhere? I also worry about the sustainability of golf courses from a water/drought/environmental perspective.
Who Are Your Favorite #GolfChatters and Why?
I enjoy all our #golfchatters! It’s a diverse group of golfers who enjoy articulating their opinions respectfully, and don’t mind a jab here and there for good measure. That right there describes my favorite type of people to play a round with. And, you know, Fireball.
Favorite Golfers and Why?
I’ve been a fan of Christina Kim’s personality, irreverence and talent since before I even played golf.
I enjoy watching closely Michelle Wie and Sandra Gal. They are as tall as I am so I figure if they can do it, I can do it (right??).
Lexi, Paula and Christi Kerr are others I enjoy watching and for whom I cheer. Lexi & Paula in particular are great using Instagram to connect with fans. |
