Audry Longo's Blog

Jenny's Birthday!

2008-10-22T12:47:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday Jenny!
I believe I will be making an appearance at the Grouper Tonight!

SunCoast Event- Magnolia Plantation - 81 June 24th-26th

2008-06-24T21:36:00.003-04:00

Today wasn't my best start to a tournament needless to say! It didn't seem like I was playing that bad but 4 over through 5 was a tough start. I did get back on the par train until I hit a ball out of bounds on the 12th hole. It was an up and down kind of day- but on the positive side I didn't have any three putts!

This week I am staying with another player- Debbie Munoz- It is so nice to split expenses with someone. Unfortunately my cousin is an hour away from this tournament in Lake Mary, FL. With tee times starting at 730 I decided to splurge!

Minor Leage Tour Event - 76

2008-06-19T15:27:00.003-04:00

Wednesday I played in a 1 day Minor league tour event at West Palm Beach Golf Club (www.minorleaguegolf.com) I was the only woman playing in the event against 35 men. The Tour set up tees for me that were 7% shorter than the men's tees.

Although I didn't hit my driver that great - I did make 3 great sand saves on my way to 76.

The best part of my day was being paired up with my golf instructor, Jimmy Buell. Even though he has instructed me for the past 2 years, yesterday was the first time we have played 18 holes together. My goal was to come within 5 shots of Jimmy- I fell just short of my goal as Jimmy fired a solid 70 !

I snuck in 18 holes before work today and shot 77 with a disapointing triple bogey on the 15th hole. But I hit 13 fairways- much better than yesterday! I am feeling confident for next week's SunCoast Series event at Magnolia Plantation.

2nd SunCoast Series- 75, 78, 81

2008-06-12T16:05:00.002-04:00

Although I didn't come home with the money - I was able to walk away from this week with some small victories! 75- I had one of my best putting days the first day- only 27 putts- the kind of day where you feel like you can't miss. It must have been do to my cousin Kevin leaving me breakfast in the morning and the coffee pot ready to go for my early morning 630am departure- Thanks Kevin!

78- Not a bad day-I played 16 great holes- 1 birdie but had some minor hiccups that really cost me. I learned to pick better lay up distances- note to self -laying up into a hazard is not ideal.

81- Ok not my best round- I only missed 2 fairways but hitting greens were too scarce today. My trusty putter was not so trusty today. I didn't have many "yes" moments with my YES putter today.

I am going to take a week off- I pulled a muscle in my back last week- so I think some rest and then a little practice is in order before my June 24-26th event on the SunCoast Tour~

Lesson with Bruce Fleisher

2008-06-12T16:02:00.002-04:00

Some days you are just lucky! I was lucky enough to meet Bruce Fleisher- Champion Tour star and former PGA tour player - while working at Emerald Dunes. I was even luckier to get a lesson from the tour Veteran. After helping me identify some swing flaws we played nine holes. Talk about playing lesson with a pro. It was inspiring to be around someone who has accomplished so much ! To have someone as accomplished as Bruce take the time out of their day to help me- I am very lucky!

76, 76, 75

2008-05-30T17:37:00.002-04:00

One shot from making money! I finished tied for 5th out of 12 golfers in my first SunCoast series event this week in Apopka, FL. (The top 4 made money) My first day I had 4 birdies and too many bogeys. But the second and third days I hit the ball much better but couldn't get any putts to drop. Overall I was really happy with my first tournament of the summer. It just felt great to be back playing.

I need to thank my cousin Kevin for letting me stay with him and his son Sean. Being able to stay with family and having home cooked meals is such a treat!

My next event will be June 10-12 in Orlando on the SunCoast Series !

First SunCoast Series Event

2008-05-21T11:06:00.002-04:00

Next Tuesday through Thursday I will be playing in my first tournament of the season on the SunCoast Series. (www.suncoastseries.com )I will be playing at Rock Springs Ridge Golf Club in Apopka FL .(Northwest of Orlando)

I am just really excited to get back to playing in tournaments!

The Big 2-5!

2008-05-14T10:38:00.002-04:00

I turned 25 yesterday! And as my brother so kindly reminded me - I am no longer in my early twenties! Thanks Will !

I do have to say it was one of my best birthdays- I went to the beach for a bit, played golf and went out for sushi - not a bad day at all !

Breaking Par!

2008-05-12T17:37:00.002-04:00

With season pretty much over in South Florida - I have been able to play more golf lately. The other day at Emerald Dunes (the golf course where I work) I shot 71 ! I may not have broken par by much but I did have 5 birdies with 4 bogeys on my way to 71 ! I started playing a new driver- Callaway's FT I which replaces the FT5. My drives seem a bit straighter with the FT I so I plan on keeping it in the bag for now!

Pink Ribbon Open- Memphis TN May 5th

2008-05-09T17:18:00.002-04:00

This past Monday I was invited to play in the Pink Ribbon Open Charity Pro- Am. The Pink Ribbon Open is a great event that raises money for various local charities dedicated to helping women fight breast cancer- in the greater Memphis Area. My group and I had so much fun- although we didn't enough birdies to win, we enjoyed a perfect spring day in Memphis!

Spring/Summer is Here!

2008-04-16T09:33:00.002-04:00

I haven't updated my website recently because my plans for the summer have changed so many times over the last month. As of today Wed April 16th- I will be staying in Florida through the end of July. There is a mini-tour in Orlando call the Sun Coast Series. (www.suncoastseries.com) All the of the events on the Sun Coast Series are 3days and there are in or around Orlando! When August rolls around I will try to play the remainding 4 Futures Tour Events!

I will be updating my website more frequently now since I will have more exciting things to talk about!

Visitors!

2008-01-29T22:11:00.001-05:00

This past weekend my sister Liz came to visit as well as my college roomate, Katie! We were able to spend some quality time in the Florida sun as well as play at Emerald Dunes on Sunday. After the sighting of 2 Iquanas and an aligator we were spent!

Titleist Performance Institute

2008-01-29T22:01:00.000-05:00

Since the new year I have been going to physical therapy to work on a little neck problem. Just last week, my golf instructor- Jimmy Buell ( jimmybuellgolf.com ) and I went through the Titleist Perfomance Institute (TPI) evaluation.
TPI is a program that Titlesit created to use fitness to improve the golf swing. By going through the initial evaluation I was able to test my flexibity and mobility. Currently Jimmy and I are creating a program to strengthen my weaker areas! To learn more about TPI visit www.mytpi.com

Lesson with Russell Mow

2008-01-13T19:36:00.001-05:00

Another lesson with a different instructor. This week Russell Mow gave me a lesson. Russell is from England - a very accomplished player(European and South African Tours) and a great teacher (Russell has taught the Austrian National Team and several European Tour Players.
For our hour lesson we worked on knock down shots and turning through the ball better- getting over the my left side better through impact.
After some range sessions I played on Saturday and to my surprise I felt comfortable with the new swing changes! I shot a 78 on saturday with one birdie!

New Year- first lesson of the year

2008-01-13T19:33:00.000-05:00

Last week I met up with my instructor Jimmy Buell for a little refresher. We worked on taking the club back a little more on the inside, less on an outside path. It felt really good to work on my swing after taking a couple weeks off for the holidays!

Happy Holidays

2007-12-29T22:19:00.000-05:00

Just got back to warm Florida after a much anticipated trip home. I did have a nice transition to the cold weather when I got in on Sunday because it was only 55 degrees out. The last couple of days of my trip were a little colder. I forgot how fun it is to wear winter clothes and hats!

My trip was too short but I did have 5 days at home with my family and friends. Wanted to send my mom and dad a big thanks for such a wonderful Christmas !

Joys of the Season!

2007-12-17T16:07:00.000-05:00

Hello!! Sorry that it has been forever since I have written! THe joys of the season include a bum internet connection at the new apartment which has made it hard to stay connectied with everyone!

I am getting ready to go back home to CT for Christmas! I can't wait to see the family and get back to Nikita's for a night or two.

In GOlf news I was able to see my instructor Jimmy last week. I haven't worked with him since I left in the spring. It was great to feel like I have some direction with what I am working on! Thanks Jimmy-

So If my internet keeps working then I promise to write more often!

As far as tournaments go I won't be playing until March- just an FYI !

3rd Round

2007-11-08T18:46:00.000-05:00

79-

Tough day out there on the links. At least I can putt though- I made some great putts for birdie and to save par- but unfortunately the cut was +10 and I was +19 for the 3 days. ! I learned a lot this week- worked on my mental game- (like trying to play slower and think through the difficult/trouble shots better) I am really looking forward to spring with my new confident putting stroke!

1st and 2nd Rounds

2007-11-07T22:18:00.000-05:00

80, 76-
Shot 80 at Huntington Hills on Tuesday- The front nine was ok- 1 over- Then play slowed down, lost my focus and the bogeys added up. It seemed as if I lipped out every putt on the back.

Then the tables turned and I shot 76 today with only 26 putts at Schalamar Creek. Played the front nine at 1 under, I was feeling awesome, made a great 15 foot saving par putts on number 9 and 11. But I made two bad swings to cause two double bogeys on the back. Other than that I played awesome and pretty much made every putt I looked at. Some days it just feels good!

On another note I ran into two old friends from college golf, Kelly Cramp and Susan Choi. Kelly actually is a golf pro at Schalamar- and Susan is also playing in Q School! The three of us pretty much played against each other every weekend in college- it was really nice to catch up with them!

eagle!!

2007-11-05T22:12:00.000-05:00

I had an eagle on the 1st hole of my practice round today! 1st hole at Cleveland Heights I had about 160 yards to the pin, hit a great second shot, it felt pretty good and I guess it was! My second shot on the par four, hit the green and rolled right in!!

I tee off at 8:10 tomorrow at Huntington Hills

Turtles and Tee -Shots! Q-School Lakeland, FL November 6-9

2007-11-04T22:20:00.000-05:00

Tuesday is the first day of our Qualifying Tournament for the Futures Tour 2008 Season. I have been in Lakeland for 2 days now playing practice rounds. The tournament is over 4 days, 3 days and then a cut. we will be playing 3 different golf courses over the 3 days! Tomorrow I will play my last practice round, work on some putting and then settle in for a long 4 days of tournament golf! Luckily the weather is supposed to be beautiful!

I will keep everyone posted of my progress!

The turtle in the picture was caught teeing off on the 2nd tee box at Schalamar Creek during a practice round!

Jupiter Dunes

2007-11-04T22:15:00.000-05:00

My friends and I have discovered one of the best kept secrets in Jupiter- Jupiter Dunes GOlf Club. Jupiter Dunes is a par 3 course with the longest hole measuring a long 165 yards! Last week I played Jupiter Dunes 3 days- it was great practice for Q-School. With a tropical depression off the coast of Florida which brought high winds and rain, playing a short course was right!

Hopefully the gang and I will make the Jupiter Dunes Open a weekly tournament!

Minor League Event Thursday 25th

2007-10-26T10:32:00.000-04:00

Yesterday I played in a Minor League Tour golf event at West Palm Beach Golf Club in West Palm. I started off great- 1 under through 5 and then hit a rough patch. Unfortunately I ended up shooting 81 for the day. A couple mis-hit drives and bad chips and that's what happens. But fortunatley I was paired up with two great players, Marty Stanovich and Marvin King. After the round, Marty, Marvin and I discussed my round and ways to improve. I am so excited that I was able to play with them, I learned so much from them!

I leave in a week for Q-School- the countdown continues!

More Photos!

2007-10-18T09:12:00.000-04:00

Of course I had to take a picture in front of the famous Payne Stewart Statue at Pinehurst- Mark was our caddy for 2 days- he was so helpful!

THe other pictures are from the Rennaisance Festival!

Adventures down 95

2007-10-17T12:48:00.000-04:00

I finally made it to Jupiter Florida this past Friday! The drive down was quite the adventure though. Went to D.C. and visited the Hirshorn Museum of contemporary art and the Maryland Rennaissance Festival! The festival was hilarious- people in costumes and lots of "the olde stores".

D.C. was followed up by a three day stop in Pinehurst. 85, 81, 76 on courses 8, 2, 4 respectively. Number 2 is special place! I can't even imagaine playing number 2 the week of the Open.

Pinehurst was followed by a brief stop in Georgia to play Cuscowilla!

Now I am settling in to my apartment in Jupiter with my roomates!

Pictures!

2007-10-05T07:14:00.001-04:00

Morgan and I on the tee of the signature 17th hole at the lake of Isles!

I will be on the road shortly this morning! This fall has been spectacular in New England, I am so excited I was able to experience just a little part of it!

Golfing around New England!

2007-10-04T09:34:00.000-04:00

My last week at home has been absolutely perfect! I have played so many different courses in CT and Mass. Sunday played Black Hall in Clinton, Monday went to the Ranch and Springfield Country Club in Western Mass, Tuesday down to Fox Hopyard, then topped it off with a great day at Lake of Isles(the Foxwoods Casino golf course).

Wanted to say thank you to Rich and Jim from Foxwoods Casino for playing with me and Morgan Olds. We played a scramble and Rich and I tied up the match on the last hole!

I leave Friday for Florida! But I am going to be a making a stop in D.C. then one in Pinehurst NC to play a little golf!

Tonight- Thursday is my last night in town so if you are around Nikita's come stop by!

Golf Outing at Maidstone

2007-09-27T14:37:00.000-04:00

On Monday Morgan Olds, Jessica Carafiello and I participated in a beat the pro contest at a charity golf tournament. The Christina and Paul Martin Foundation hosted a golf outing at Maidstone golf club in EastHampton, NY which benefited the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Morgan, Jessica and I challenged the outing participants that they couldn't beat us in exchange for raffle tickets. It was a picture perfect fall day and the course we played was amazing. We were able to play golf with ocean views and raise money for a great cause!

The Christina & Paul Martin Foundation (CPMF) was founded specifically to foster and fund the research that will enable a better understanding of cancer in order to save lives.

In 2006, CPMF established a Clinical Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) to support a Research Fellow in surgical oncology to study the genetic basis of gallbladder & bile duct cancers.

To learn more about the CPMF please visit www.cpmfoundatoin.com

Maidstone Golf Classic

2007-09-23T10:08:00.000-04:00

On Monday morning, a few other FUTURES Tour Players and I will be playing in the Maidstone Golf Classic (On Long Island, NY) to benefit the Christina and Paul Martin Foundation (CPMF).

End of Season

2007-09-13T08:55:00.001-04:00

Last week felt like the end of school- saying goodbye to friends, reminiscing about the season, and laughing- lots of laughing!

Currently I am working in Connecticut for 3 weeks (www.nikitasbarandbistro.com) until I move back down to Florida. It seems like I was hardly in CT this summer, so it will be nice to have a few weeks at home.

I am taking a break from golf this week, but then I will be getting ready for Futures Tour Q School in November!

Albany, NY- Last Event!

2007-09-06T16:13:00.000-04:00

It is amazing to think that I have already played 11 tournaments this year. This week feels like the last week of school. I am lucky enough to be staying in housing with my good friends from tour with such a great family. Thank you to Debby, George and John Michael! They have been extremely welcoming this week to all 5 girls that are staying in their house!

Tonightour host family is cooking for us! A perfect way to get ready for our last event with a home cooked meal.

Teeing off early at 7:57- Don't miss your last chance of the season to watch live scoring http://duramedfuturestour.com/2007/Albany.asp

Week off in CT!

2007-08-29T08:35:00.000-04:00

So exciting to have a week off! Drove back to Middletown on Sunday- what a relief to unpack my car. It is amazing what you can collect in your car after 4 tournaments!
This week I am going to relax a little- practice, play and work for my brother Will at his bar "Nikita's Bar and Bistro".

One more tournament to go! Albany September 7-9!!!

The Gettysburg Championship- PA

2007-08-21T11:55:00.000-04:00

It is so nice to definitely be in the next two events. I play in PA this week- a week off - then off to Albany, NY for my last event.

This week is a mandatory caddy event- which means my dad will be driving from Connecticut to caddy- I think having my parents here this week just might be my lucky charm!

Happy birthday to my Morgan! Can't wait to go check out the battlefields of Gettysburg this week!

Queenstown, MD

2007-08-15T09:39:00.000-04:00

With only a hour and a half drive from D.C., I arrived into Queenstown Tuesday morning. I am feeling great about this tournament since this is one of the three events I played last year. It is nice to feel familiar with a golf course.

This week my housing hosts from last year (Bill and Donna) were generous enough to invite me back. Thank you Bill and Donna!!

One minor detail for this tournament- I am first alternate. Registration is today- so hopefully I will be in the tournament by this afternoon!

Washington D.C.

2007-08-15T09:34:00.000-04:00

I took a little break from tour to visit my sister Liz, who lives in D.C. I was also able to visit my college roomate Mira who lives in the city as well. Monday night there was the "screen on the green" down at the Mall. It was a perfect night and with the sunset behind the Washington Monument, "Casablanca" began playing on the movie screen.
Thank you Liz for letting us stay!

Morgantown, WV - Betty Puskar Golf Classic

2007-08-08T13:27:00.000-04:00

I had a great drive through the mountains of West Virginia on Tuesday.

Getting ready for the first round Friday- Teeing off at 1:51 with another Connecticut native- Morgan Olds!

Concord, NH

2007-08-02T14:19:00.001-04:00

Friday August 3rd- tee time- 8:09- Don't forget to watch live scoring on www.duramedfuturestour.com
Audry!

Rangeley, Maine

2007-08-02T14:11:00.001-04:00

After a week off in Maine, I am now in Concord, NH getting ready for the USI Championship.

Another player, Sam White hosted 10 FUTURES tour players for the Mingo Springs Pro Am in Rangeley Maine. I think we all enjoyed our week off especially since it was topped off with a Foreigner concert on Sunday night. Nancy Bessey deserves a huge thank you for having all of us at their house and arranging our week! What more could you ask for besides karaoke, golf and boating?

Thank you again to Craig Sargent- (owner of Sarage's Bar and grill who sponsored the Pro-Am Sponsor ) and Nancy!

2007-07-20T10:42:00.000-04:00

Hello Golf Fans!

Welcome to LongoLinks Blog!

This weekend I am playing in Syracuse, NY. You can watch my scores live on the Futures tour website www.duramedfuturestour.com .

I hope to use LongoLinks Blog to keep my friends and family updated with my golfing career - ( on and off the course) !

Don't forget to visit my website: www.longolinks.com.

Thanks for visiting-
Audry