Last night was my first fundraiser for my golf expenses (traveling, entry fees, etc…). I must admit I was nervous at first. With this being the first event, we didn’t really know what kind of showing to expect.

My family and I held a wine tasting at a local wine market, the Red Door, with food and live entertainment. My mom helped me with planning and advertising. Throughout the week we made fliers explaining the event. We distributed them to different courses around my hometown in Florida and to other local businesses.

It took a while for people to show, but then it was like they all came at once. Fortunately, we had a large turnout. Some people who came have supported me over the years. Others came because they wanted to meet me and show support in my quest for the LPGA.

I was happy my swing instructor Earl Hawkins was there so everyone could meet him and get a better understanding about what we are working towards. Everyone had a good time and we raised enough money for traveling expenses for part of the summer.

Because of this I feel like I can just go out there and play my game. I am fortunate because I won’t have to stress about expenses each week.

Off to the Futures tournament in Indiana this week!

Dolores White, a recent Wake Forest University Women’s Golf Team graduate, hits the road for a summer filled with golf tournaments. But this year it will be different. She is now a professional. Dolores is keeping us posted on the ins and outs of being a young professional golfer.