Trent, boyfriend Nate, and I ate dinner provided by the ANWA tournament. Day Two (Monday, April 1): Practice day at Champions Retreat, where the first two rounds of the tournament are played. We were able roll putts on the greens to learn the speeds, which is one of the most important aspects of a golf course for me. For dinner, ANWA hosted a food-truck experience outside the host hotel for all the players and guests. It was a fun event, plus gave me an opportunity to interact with some players that I knew. Day Three (Tuesday, April 2): Practice round on the Champions Retreat course. We played the course and was able to get more comfortable with Trent as my caddie. That evening, we were shuttled to the Augusta National Golf Club for the Chairman’s Dinner, hosted by Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley. Other Augusta National members were in attendance wearing their iconic Green Jackets. The whole evening was amazing! The food and hospitality were the best I have ever experienced. We were seated with players that we didn’t necessarily know. It was exciting to meet the best women amateurs from all over the world. The highlight was a group picture in front of the Augusta National Clubhouse. Day Four (Wednesday, April 3): First day of competition at Champions Retreat Golf Club. I was happy with my game. My Clemson teammates were there, which was super special. The course was in perfect condition and the greens were very fast, which was challenging. Day Five (Thursday, April 4): The conditions on Thursday were quite different than the previous day. It was much colder and very windy. I was even par through my 8th hole, but struggled on the back nine. Unfortunately, I missed the cut, but still had fun with my brother on my bag.
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