What an amazing town! Williamsburg has so much history and tradition, it was hard to discover it all, but I managed to see some sights. My dad and I decided to stay in private housing this week and what a wonderful decision we made. The Cooke family has become an extended part of my family. Bruce, Anne and their eleven-year-old daughter Tori made my stay in historic Williamsburg that much more special. The first night we enjoyed a cookout while getting to know each other. The night was topped off when Tori and I went to take the dogs (two gorgeous golden retrievers) out for a late walk. I forgot that when you are eleven a walk really means "run the dogs", it was definitely a great workout. The night ended with my journey into the Titanic, the theme of my bedroom. It was full of memorabilia, complete with autographed pictures and replica dresses.

On Tuesday, I had my first practice round at Kingsmill. The last fifteen or so years the PGA tour has been playing a tournament at this course, but this year Michelob Light decided to switch to the LPGA and we loved it. This golf course is now included in my top-five favorite courses to play. With its high rough, narrow fairways, rolling greens, and tucked hole locations, it was set up like a major. And to my pleasure, it was great to get off to a quick start with a 69, what a confidence booster for my game. The staff, volunteers, and fans were tremendous. It was nice to get comments, constantly throughout the week, that everyone was thrilled to have us women playing. It was great to see the men compare their games against ours.

I had a great time visiting Colonial Williamsburg with Bruce, I only wished I had been able to see Tori in her Colonial garb working at the stables. (Within Colonial Williamsburg is a working 1800's city, complete with the appropriate garments, as Tori wore.) It was great to get a personal tour from Bruce, especially the William and Mary bookstore. William and Mary College is so gorgeous, it reminded me of UGA. (Also, thanks go out to Bruce and Ann for the memorable historic book - - it will be great to look back and see where I visited.)

On Friday, Michelob invited all players and caddies to a German Gast Haus in Busch Gardens for a night of fun, food and lots of dancing. And don't forget the rides, everyone enjoyed being young for the night. Oh, how we can play off the course as well!

We all enjoyed getting up close and personal to the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales, especially Tori and I.

It was so great to spend valuable time with such a great family. I especially enjoyed Anne's enthusiasm on the course. The trip to Williamsburg was one of the best this year and I can't wait to visit again next year!

Quote of the Week: "Never hurry when it counts." JoAnne Carner