American Idol Wannabe's???

This is a quick post of what happens on our team bus when two of our players get bored on the 6 hour bus ride back to campus.  Do you think they would make American Idol?  John Potter is on Lead vocal and guitar and Alex Timm is on... well just watch the video! :)  Turn up the volume...pretty funny! 

Wayne and Springfield Wrap-up

Last week the guys took off for the 8 hour drive to Springfield, IL.  The 1st day was about 30 degrees and rainy.  The second day was a little nicer!  We placed 5th.  It was a good tournament to start our year. 

This week both teams hopped on a bus and traveled to Wayne, NE.  They had to battle 30mph winds, a strong field and the horrible smell of Wayne, NE =)!  The women's team won the tournament by 9 strokes.  Kaytie Spangler shot 82-74=156 to place 2nd overall.  Laura Petterson placed 4th with a 76-82=158.  Taylor Auman also shot her career low round of 79 today.  I'll post pictures tomorrow.  The men's team placed 5th again but played pretty well.  Cory Pike led the men's squad with a 74-75 to tie for 9th.   Congrats to the women's squad on their second win of the year!!!

Where does the time go?

First of all I'd like to thank Amanda Bearson for blogging during our spring break trip.  Besides all the Miley Cyrus references... the blogs were very good! ;)  I've posted a couple pictures from our trip. 

Spring break went by too quick.  One of the good things about coming back this year is when we had our first practice back here in St. Paul, we could practice outdoors! There were many courses open this week.  It was the earliest we've ever been outdoors and practiced in the spring.  What a great surprise!  Tomorrow the guys team leaves for Springfield, IL for a regional tournament.  Besides the weather forcast (cold and rainy) it should be a fun trip.  I'll have a player update the blog on a daily basis during our trip.  The course they're going to play looks great!  I know the guys are excited to get into another tournament.  That's it for now!

Coach Higgins

Hopped off the plane at PHX with a dream and a cardigan.

Amanda Bearson here with another installment to my blog...for my followers - hello again :) These past few days have been fun-filled, golf focused, and packed with hilarious, unforgettable moments. Here is a quick recap - Saturday the team played Apache Creek, Sunday was the AMAZING Estrella Mountain, Monday was Johnson Ranch, then Tuesday through Thursday we were at Poston Butte and to close out the week we ended at the gorgeous Longbow Country Club.




Now for the juicy stuff.



Sunday - Estrella Mountain Country Club was breathtaking - the girls and the boys both played qualifying rounds in the midst of the awe-inspiring mountain range in the distance.

Monday - Picture this.... the most competitive Batman (Matt Higgins) ever and his reliable Robin (Jacko) taking on the spry, good-looking, blonde haired, blue eyed, did I mention good-looking, duo of myself and Jeremy Tetrault (or as I like to call him JT). What ensued was a dominant beating all thanks to me, JT, and Batman's wild drives and skulled shots.

Mini-golf followed where I found out a sad truth. Yes, it is possible to actually lose your ball in the middle of a putt putt course. Tragically, this was not the worst thing to happen - Jacko met her worst fear ever, she was attacked by the world's largest toothpick. There are pictures to prove this (album coming soon).

Later into this night I was fooled with trickery and quick handedness and ended up drinking a full gulp of grease – ridicule followed and I still have the occasional grease burp.

Tuesday – One word….Monsoon. The CSP women and men’s teams were both caught in the midst of a freak, Arizona down pour/wind storm/worst weather you could imagine weather. As the clouds cleared and the sun peaked out the Golden Bears charted and practiced at Poston Butte to prepare for their upcoming tournament.

Wednesday and Thursday – Nick Jarrett, John Potter, and Laura Petterson led the way for their respective teams. The head-phoned Potter took 1st place Wednesday, the white-spiked Jarrett careered it with a 66 to take 1st Thursday, and the high pony-tailed Petterson led the Lady Bears to a respectable 3rd place finish with a 74 on Thursday.

Friday – The final day in Arizona could not have been more perfect. Not only was the bright morning sun rising as the two teams tore it up at Longbow but I and JT triumphed once again over Batman and his Robin.

As I write this I am sitting in the Sky Harbor Airport in sunny Phoenix, Arizona waiting to board my plan and fly back home to Minnesota – I can honestly say this trip has been a once in a lifetime experience. Sure there was cleaning and Taylor admitting to all that she had never swept, sure there were early morning tee times, sure the guy’s team had to babysit Kyle, sure Jacko cringed at the thought of lunching at In and Out Burger when the team could eating her delicious culinary creations, sure Laura kept me up late with Wikipedia articles, sure there was Molly screaming and Missy wandering, sure there were Higgins’ bad jokes, sure there were sunburns, Kaytie’s giggles, grease, lost balls, and missed birdies…But we all enjoyed ourselves more than ever anticipated and surely will never forget this amazing trip.

P.S. The 3rd annual fruit eating contest was yet again won by the expert devourer…Mr. Matt Higgins. I tried to cheat, I tried to hoard food in my cheeks like a chipmunk, I tried to steal his water bottle chaser, yet I failed. Please, underclassmen you must dethrone this fruit eating king – his reign has been 3 years too long and his bragging 3 years too much.

It begins!

Just wanted to write a quick note.  We're getting ready to leave for our first tournament of the spring.  Should be a great tournament with very good compitition.  Both our teams are ready.  We've had a great few days of practice.  We'll update the blog tonight with results and some other happenings from spring break!

Coach Higgins

Saturday Hike

Wanted to post a quick video from Amanda Bearson.  This is from the top of the mountain that we hiked up on Saturday morning.  We do it every year we are here.  It's become one of the highlights of our trip!

Leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again!

Today is the start of our spring break week!  We will update the blog on a daily basis.  One of our "guest" bloggers for the week will Amanda "the situation" Bearson.  Enjoy!!!

Greetings from sunny Arizona!

This morning the coaching staff along with the CU girls and guys golf team boarded a plane bound for Arizona, the final destination being Mesa, Arizona.  It was an amazing flight in - filled with cheap airlne pretzels and a tone of excitement felt by all.  The three hour flight passed and soon we were en route to our team house where everyone relaxed, unpacked, threw the football, and dressed in shorts, skorts, and polos.  We headed to Alta Mesa Country Club for a sunset practice session.  The team was focused and efficient  - all to the delight of the coaching staff and swing coach, Craig Waryan (aka Golf God).  The night was ended with delicious pizza and wings - and here I am writing this amazing blog while movie watching and getting ready for bed.  Early morning team hike - I have yet to shower, that means this blog is o.v.e.r.  Good night and sweet dreams to all!