Posted Monday 22nd February

Future Stars Foundation Event Saturday 20th February

I've just had THE most amazing weekend - on Saturday I played in my first event as a professional in the Future Stars Foundation Pro-Am, I came in 4th position and earned my first cheque as a pro. Yippee! My team also did very well - we came in 2nd position helped in no small way by a fantastic eagle from Donna Bonn.

I also had my first photo shoot as a professional for Donna Bonn Designs, with Big Break winner Ashley Prange, Sara Brown and Donna who is a former LPGA player. The article is going to be posted in next months issue of Golfweek and it was great fun. The golfers who are going to be wearing Donna Bonn clothing in 2010 are going to be known as the '007 Bonn Girls' as opposed to the Bond Girls and so the pictures were taken bearing this in mind!

 

 

Here I am pictured with Donna doing a typical Bonn Girl pose!

Our team for the Pro-Am consisted of yours truly, Donna Bonn, Steph Medaugh who is a great supporter of women's golf in the States and Dave Clarke who is the professional at Mystic Dunes in Orlando.

It really was a fantastic day and I must say a big 'Thank You' to all at the Future Stars Foundation for organising the event.

My weekend was topped off by playing golf on Sunday with my great friends Roger Dougherty, Ernie Chandler and Keith at Deer Island.

I return to the IMG Academy in Bradenton today with a brand new set of Taylor Made golf clubs that have been taylor made especially for me! What more could a 007 Bonn Girl ask for as her favourite choice of weapon?

 

Future Star Foundation Pro Results

1st place (67)- Sue Ginter $1,000

2nd place (71)- Lori Atsedes $750

3rd place (72)- Kelly-Lagedrost $500

T4 (74)- Rachel Connor $350

T4- Kelly Froelich $350

T4- Jackie Barenborg $350

T4- Laura Bavaird $350

T7 (75)- Taryn Durham $110

T7- Stephanie Connelly $110

T7- Carling Coffing $110

T7- Emma Calderone $110

 

 

  
 

Posted Saturday 13th February

Fantastic News!

In 2010 I am very proud to announce that I will be using TaylorMade Golf Clubs, Driver, Fairways, Irons, Putter and also using Taylor Made Golf Bags.

Last week I made the trip of my life from Sarasota through to Greensborough, Georgia to visit The Kingdom at Reynolds Plantation. This was a 16 hour round trip of 900 miles by car - a journey that I had to undertake to be tested for my new Taylor Made Golf Equipment but boy was it worthwhile!

Basically the Taylor Made Kindom is 'Where the Pros Go'. It is a one-of-a-kind facility designed to create the best golf equipment to take players to the next level. TaylorMade Tour Staff Professionals, like Sergio Garcia and Natalie Gulbis, rely on the Kingdom to be custom-fitted for TaylorMade equipment with the utmost accuracy and precision so I knew that I was in very safe hands!

The whole experience was amazing and lasted for just over three and a half hours, being my father's daughter I thouroughly enjoyed the whole custom fitting procedure and I am confident that the clubs that I will be using in 2010 are just right for me.

This week I will be playing in my first events of the season The 2nd Annual Future Stars Foundation Pro-Am at Errol Estate C C in Apopka. This will give me a great warm up for the season and an opportunity to meet the people who support the Foundation.

The day after the event I will be playing golf with Donna Bonn from Donna Bonn designs and Ashley Prange who was the winner of the Big Break V Hawaii so I'm looking forward to hearing about some of their experiences on tour!
 
 

Posted Sunday 31st January 2010

The last three weeks have been busy and very exciting.

I got straight back into my training regime at the IMG Academy after the new year and it has been nice to meet some new faces on the Post Graduate Programme. Five of Scotland’s leading amateur golfers have spent a week at the world famous IMG Leadbetter Golf Academy in Bradenton, Florida preparing for the new season as part of a new partnership between the Scottish Golf Union and IMG Academies. There are also new players from Ireland and a number of players from Turkey many of them preparing for major events in Europe such as the Jones Cup and Spanish and Portuguese Amateur Championships.

PGA Tour player Casey Wittenburg also spent a couple of weeks training at the Academy which is like home from home for him as he trained here as a youngster - he is a really powerful golfer and it was great to watch him train and play.

 

 

I thouroughly enjoyed my time at The PGA Trade Show in Orlando last week. I was paired with LPGA player and Big Break Vl contestant Kristy McPherson and we had a great time meeting people and signing autographs. There were some great stands at the Show which totals some 10 miles walking distance!

The Show was also an opportunity for me to meet up with a number of companies to discuss potential sponsorship. Here I am pictured with Donna Bonn from Donna Bonn Designs.

Donna is an ex LPGA player who decided to put her knowledge of the game and passion for fashion to good use by designing a fabulous range of ladies golf clothing. I wore Donna's clothing all week at the Show and it is stunning, feminine and fashionable.

Rachel signs with P.A.R.

During Trade Show week I also signed to be represented in 2010 by P.A.R or Paskievitch Athlete Representation and I am looking forward to working with my new manager Bradley during the 2010 season.

So as you can see there has been a lot happening off the golf course. I have to admit I'm looking forward to this season and to my first event in February
Click here Oldham Chronicle News Online - 'Rachel looks to the future

'Posted Sunday 10th January 2010

Happy New Year everyone!

As I write I am in the middle of packing my things ready to return to America tomorrow morning. I was due to fly back on 3rd January but there were several delays in receiving my P1 Visa, largely brought about by the bad weather but it is now safely in my hands and I'm not letting it go!

I have to say a big 'Thank You' to Kim and Dave Roberts at DR Physiotherapy for helping me to maintain my fitness whilst I have been in the UK and also to the Esporta Lancashire Health & Racquets Club for allowing me to use the fantastic facilities there.

I've enjoyed being at home and catching up with my friends and family but I'm ready to get back to work. The temperature in Florida is pretty chilly at the moment but there is no snow on the ground, I can't wait to get back to the IMG Academy and recommence my Game Plan.

I had an email from Dave Andrews asking me to play in the 2nd Annual Future Stars Foundation Pro-Am at Errol Estate C C in Apopka on 20th February so that is something that I will be working towards. The Foundation raises money to help players on Tour who struggle financially with all the entry fees and traveling expenses so it's a great cause.You can learn more about the Foundation and the upcoming Pro-Am at the foundation's website...FutureStarsFoundation.com

Click Here to view Rachel Connor 2009