Recently we caught up with some Symetra Tour members as they are preparing for the 2012 season. Get to know each as they share their thoughts on a few topics. Each week we will share new questions so be sure to check back frequently to find out more about your favorite member as they give some insight into their lives.
How did you spend your off-season?
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Ashleigh Albrecht
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Summer school and Amateur golf.
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Sarah Almond
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Practicing and getting better
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Shasta Averyhardt
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| Off-season? Ha! I took three weeks off after Q-School and then got back to preparing for the season. |
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Chelsea Bach
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| Hiking, traveling, time with friends and family, working (Ha!) |
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Elvira Barcala
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| Teaching golf and working out. |
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Stacey Bieber
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| Europe, back in Winnipeg and relaxing in Texas. Watched Jets games, read and worked out. |
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Jessica Carafiello
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| Swing changes!! |
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Jean Chua
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| Playing the Australian Tour and one event in New Zealand. |
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Stephanie Connelly
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| At home and Boston with family and working part-time and practicing in Jacksonville, FL. I did a lot of working out and learned to play a little hockey and to snowboard. |
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Melanie De Leon
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Practice, practice, practice and worked at Valencia Country Club.
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Valentine Derrey
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Played in tournaments until December 13th, then practiced and played LET Q-School.
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Maria Laura Elvira
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It was good to be home for a while. I practiced a lot on my swing changes, it was a lot of hard work this pre-season!!
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Mallory Fraiche
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Traveling, snowboarding and relaxing
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Jessi Gebhardt
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| I was lucky enough to be able to go home, Bellingham, WA, for Christmas and New Years to spend some quality time with my family and friends. I also was able to go to Cabo San Lucas for some nice relaxation, sun bathing and beach volleyball! |
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Katy Harris
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| What off-season? I took a week of no golf following LPGA Q-School. Spent time with my family, then got back to to work to prepare for 2012. |
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Lauren Hunt
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| I worked as a caterer and server in Wilmington, NC. I also practiced and played. |
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Daniela Iacobelli
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| Working two jobs |
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Christina Jones
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| Worked at Carsons Tavern in Stuart, Fl and I'm planning a wedding! (I recently got engaged!!) |
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Brittany Kelly
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| I worked two jobs and practiced at Golf365 in Indiana. I also spent Christmas in Mexico with my family. |
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Alice H. Kim
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| Practiced and spent time with family |
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Shelly Martinez
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| Spent time with family and my boyfriend. Not touching a club for a few weeks was nice. |
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Erica Moston
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| Spent time with family and friends and worked hard on my game for this season. |
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Blair O'Neal
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| Spent time in Denver with friends and family over the holidays. Went to New York two days after Christmas to shoot for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issues! |
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Michelle Shin
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| Caught up on sleep, enjoyed time with friends and of course more practice!! |
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Topics: Ashleigh Albrecht, Sarah Almond, Shasta Averyhardt, Chelsea Bach, Elvira Barcala, Stacey Bieber, Jessica Carafiello, Jean Chua, Stephanie Connelly, Melanie De Leon, Valentine Derrey, Maria Laura Elvira, Mallory Fraiche, Jessi Gebhardt, Katy Harris [+]