The Buggy Crew: Levi's 1st Golf Tournament

Last Saturday, October 3, Levi participated in his very first golf tournament. And, he had a blast! He came in 7th out of 8 in his 6 and under division and was ever so proud. His coach was very happy, too, that he did so well within a group of some very experienced kids. Of course, we were very proud of Levi, too! :-) Here are some pictures of the day. First, let me just say, this tournament was held at a course an hour and a half from our home. So, we drove for 3 hours to play golf for 3 hours. It was a very long day for me. Ugh. And, boy, was it hot! And, I learned a few things; like next time I'll get a golf cart. That way, we'll have some shade, a place to carry a small ice chest with cold water, and a way to get to the next hole a little faster so our playing partners won't have to wait on us. You live and learn, right?

Overall, it was a very successful day, especially since it went great for Levi. After doing the whole 9 holes with 2 playing partners, he wanted to start all over. Of course, I was carrying everything (the clubs, my purse, the camera, our water bottle) and nearly crawling to the clubhouse by the end. Believe me when I say that I was praying that I would actually make it and not pass out from the heat or lack of water. Thankfully, we made it and it ended up being a good experience. I think we're going to try for one or two more tournaments during this fall season.

When we first got there, Levi practiced on the putting green, along with bunches of other little boys. I think he was really fascinated with so many little boys playing golf all at the same time. In his classes, there's usually only 1-4 more kids than him, but there were a lot here. Here he is practicing on the putting green.

This is sometime during the day. I'm not sure which hole this is, but I think it was number 2....I still had enough energy to actually take some pictures! lol (You know, his tee time was at 12:30!!! Ugh!)

Once we finished the 9th hole, we happened to be near the entrance to the club where the sign is, so we walked over there to get a picture.

Once everyone from a division returned to the clubhouse, they scored them and handed out the awards. First and second places got trophies. Third through fifth places got metals that said their place and had different color ribbons. Everyone after 5th place got a "Never Give Up" medal with a green ribbon. That's what Levi got and he was sooo proud! :-) Here's the score sheet that was posted. See? He did pretty good and kept right up with the "big boys". I think he was the youngest. I know he was in our group. The other two boys were both 6. One had been playing golf for 2 years already and one had been playing about a year. Levi's only been taking lessons since January and he didn't go to golf camp over the summer and since Nicky and I don't play, he only gets to really play when Mamo's around. (Thanks, Mamo!) So, knowing all that and that some of those kids' (at least the two in our group) dads are golfers, too, I think he did pretty darn good!