Players shared how they spent their off-season

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?

Ashleigh Albrecht

Summer school and Amateur golf.

Sarah Almond

Practicing and getting better

Shasta Averyhardt
Off-season? Ha! I took three weeks off after Q-School and then got back to preparing for the season.
Chelsea Bach
Hiking, traveling, time with friends and family, working (Ha!)
Elvira Barcala
Teaching golf and working out.
Stacey Bieber
Europe, back in Winnipeg and relaxing in Texas. Watched Jets games, read and worked out.
Jessica Carafiello
Swing changes!!
Jean Chua
Playing the Australian Tour and one event in New Zealand.
Stephanie Connelly
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.
Melanie De Leon

Practice, practice, practice and worked at Valencia Country Club.

Valentine Derrey

Played in tournaments until December 13th, then practiced and played LET Q-School.

Maria Laura Elvira

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!!

Mallory Fraiche

Traveling, snowboarding and relaxing

Jessi Gebhardt
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!
Katy Harris
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.
Lauren Hunt
I worked as a caterer and server in Wilmington, NC. I also practiced and played.
Daniela Iacobelli
Working two jobs
Christina Jones
Worked at Carsons Tavern in Stuart, Fl and I'm planning a wedding! (I recently got engaged!!)
Brittany Kelly
I worked two jobs and practiced at Golf365 in Indiana. I also spent Christmas in Mexico with my family.
Alice H. Kim
Practiced and spent time with family
Shelly Martinez
Spent time with family and my boyfriend. Not touching a club for a few weeks was nice.
Erica Moston
Spent time with family and friends and worked hard on my game for this season.
Blair O'Neal
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!
Michelle Shin
Caught up on sleep, enjoyed time with friends and of course more practice!!

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 [+]