Portland, Oregon

Ricearoni · 08-24-2007, 11:42 PM

Dot and her group were the early show off the first tee this morning. This was my chance to finally walk this lovely layout, since I devoted most of my time here last year to marshalling. So, in spite of the early hour and the up and down round by Dot, I did enjoy all of the beauty that you must be seeing on the broadcast. This place is beautifully forrested with a huge array of evergreens. Sort of a natural wonderland. The layout is simple with the front nine tracing the perimeter of the course property and the second nine filling in that perimeter.

Anyway, re: the golf - My feeling is that Dot, and certainly Siew Ai, managed the course well. Dot is a strong player, made good yardage on drives, and recovered niclely from lies in the rough. Most difficulties arose for her with aggressive chipping and putting. These greens call for a deft touch, and several times her putts and/or chips sailed passed the hole resulting in the dreaded bogey score. Interestly, after her rund, she went right back to the practice putting area for additional practice. She's got Saturday to recover so let's see what adjustments can be made. :)

Ricearoni · 08-27-2007, 09:30 PM

Here's a final Portland report - Saturday's round was a bit scarey - Dot was usually in position to make up and down after up and down, due to approaches that had missed the mark. Fortunately, she made most successfully, (she used the flop shot several times - most times effectively)but it wears a fan out! Good to have her make the cut.

At the begining of her round on Sunday, the starter announced her name, and that it was her birthday. That brought a smile to her face and applause from the fans gathered at the 10th. Her Sunday round was very steady - just one bogey that I recall - no water trouble - fewer pulled drives. She looked happy as she left the scoring tent. Today she travels to the State Farm event. Go Dot, go! :)

DJGOLFER59 · 08-29-2007, 02:00 PM

Thanks Riceroni, good reports!

Ive always been a fan of Dorothy, hope she can finish her year off strong.

08-24-2007, 11:42 PM	#1
Ricearoni Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 277 Images: 1	Portland, Oregon Dot and her group were the early show off the first tee this morning. This was my chance to finally walk this lovely layout, since I devoted most of my time here last year to marshalling. So, in spite of the early hour and the up and down round by Dot, I did enjoy all of the beauty that you must be seeing on the broadcast. This place is beautifully forrested with a huge array of evergreens. Sort of a natural wonderland. The layout is simple with the front nine tracing the perimeter of the course property and the second nine filling in that perimeter. Anyway, re: the golf - My feeling is that Dot, and certainly Siew Ai, managed the course well. Dot is a strong player, made good yardage on drives, and recovered niclely from lies in the rough. Most difficulties arose for her with aggressive chipping and putting. These greens call for a deft touch, and several times her putts and/or chips sailed passed the hole resulting in the dreaded bogey score. Interestly, after her rund, she went right back to the practice putting area for additional practice. She's got Saturday to recover so let's see what adjustments can be made. :)

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08-27-2007, 09:30 PM	#2
Ricearoni Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 277 Images: 1	Here's a final Portland report - Saturday's round was a bit scarey - Dot was usually in position to make up and down after up and down, due to approaches that had missed the mark. Fortunately, she made most successfully, (she used the flop shot several times - most times effectively)but it wears a fan out! Good to have her make the cut. At the begining of her round on Sunday, the starter announced her name, and that it was her birthday. That brought a smile to her face and applause from the fans gathered at the 10th. Her Sunday round was very steady - just one bogey that I recall - no water trouble - fewer pulled drives. She looked happy as she left the scoring tent. Today she travels to the State Farm event. Go Dot, go! :)

08-29-2007, 02:00 PM	#3
DJGOLFER59 Contest Statistician Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,685	Thanks Riceroni, good reports! Ive always been a fan of Dorothy, hope she can finish her year off strong.