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Player Profile Archives	Saturday, May 17, 2008

		Kim Kolb     Age 18     Sioux Falls, SD
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Kim is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Girls' Champion for ages 14-17. She shot 81-77 for a two-day total of 158 at the Classic @ Madden's and the Legacy @ Cragun's to earn the right to represent the Minnesota Section at the National PGA Junior Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She finished 27th overall, with scores of 76-81-79-80=316.      Most memorable experience(s) occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "My most memorable moment was when I was competing in the Minnesota PGA Sectional Event in Brainerd, Minnesota. I had a two-stroke lead going into the par 3, 18th hole, the green was surrounded by water. I was nervous, so instead of letting my nerves get the best of me I asked if I could hit first and tried to keep a positive mental picture. Much to my relief, I knocked the ball within 5 feet from the pin."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Make sure you have a positive attitude, trust in your golf game. If you believe in yourself and work hard, you'll be successful."      Additional Activites/Hobbies: Kim is involved with volleyball, Christian Service, Y-Basketball, and FCA.
		Kristi Carlson     Age 18     Champlin, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Kristi is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour Award Winner for girls' 16-18. She ended the year with a 77.40 scoring average. Kristi won 9 out of 11 Junior Tour tournaments in her age group, and she was the overall medalist in 8 of them. Kristi finished fifth at the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Cup for ages 16-18 at Somerset CC. Kristi also lists going to state as one of her highlights.      Most Memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "Being awarded the Minnesota Junior PGA Lowest Scoring title, it was a lot more than I had expected. Also, meeting all the friends I have made through the Minnesota Junior PGA."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Don't give up, keep playing, practice and have fun."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Kristi enjoys playing basketball and football; she also enjoys snowboarding and bowling with a bunch of friends. She also enjoys going to church and being able to see some of her friends.
		Ashley Anderson     Age 16     Fargo, ND
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Ashley is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour Award Winner for girls' 14-15. She ended the year with a 79.00 scoring average. Ashley had 9 first place finishes on the Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour. She also was the overall medalist in three of these events. Ashley finished fifth at the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Cup in her age division.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: My most memorable moment would have to be at Pebble Lake GC (Fergus Falls, MN) where I shot even par for the first in my life. "I ended up shooting three under on the front and three over on the back (three birdies and an eagle on the front). My father had brought me there, and while I played, he visited one of his banks. When he came back, he had gotten word that it was highly likely that I would shoot par. He didn't believe it. I knew where I was the whole time and on my last hole I slacked a bit." I bogeyed the last hole to shoot par. "It was not my best hole, but I was determined to shoot par. Also, my father made the mistake of promising me any car I wanted when I shot par for the first time. A week after my astonishing round, I picked out a new 2001 Dodge Dakota. I decided to go a little easy on him."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "First of all, I would advise other juniors to keep practicing. Most times after I had a meet or tournament, I would go out and practice, regardless of how I played. Second, my golf coach, Diane Fedje-Weisgarber, always stresses on focusing on one shot at a time and to remain focused for 19 holes. You should not let bad shots get to you, or else your whole game may fall apart. Forget about it and focus on the next shot, which is always the most important shot. Also, she highly recommends visualizing the course before you play it to mentally prepare yourself."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Ashley is involved in the Spanish Club and Key Club, and she likes to read, play video games, and go horseback riding.
		Jeana Dahl     Age 14     Fargo, ND
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Jeana is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour Award Winner for girls' 12-13. She ended the season with a 86.20 scoring average. Jeana also had the lowest scoring average on the Fargo-Moorhead Junior Tour. Jeana notes that her biggest highlight of the year was being on the Fargo South High School golf team. Her team won the North Dakota State High School Tournament and she earned All-Eastern Conference honors. Jeana says she really enjoyed playing golf this summer.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "I would have to say my most memorable experience while participating in a Minnesota Junior PGA event was when my bag broke and I had to carry it by the handle for the next nine holes."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "The one thing that I would want other junior golfers to remember is that even when you don't want to practice, you should try and make yourself because that's the only way you can get better."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Besides golf, Jeana is also involved in track, soccer and volleyball.
		Patrick Herzog     Age 15     Red Wing, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Patrick is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Boys' Champion for ages 14-17. He shot 72-77 for a total of 149. He defeated Brian Geraty in a two-hole playoff at the Legacy @ Cragun's to advance to the National PGA Junior Championship in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Patrick shot 78-80-83-82=323 to finish tied for 38th overall. He placed 1st once and 4th twice on the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Players' Tour. Patrick placed 1st at the 2000 PGA Junior Series in Madison, WI, and 4th at the 2000 AJGA event at Eagle Ridge, IL. He qualified for the 2000 MGA State Amateur, and was runner-up at the 1999 MGA State Junior Championship.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "Winning the two-hole playoff at the Legacy against a great golfer, Brian Geraty, to win the Minnesota PGA Junior Championship. Also, During the Tournament of Champions at Izaty's, I made a par by holing an 8 iron on the par 3 16th hole at Blackbrook after hitting my first shot in the water."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Don't get a big head, practice your weaknesses, have fun, and never give up during a round of golf. 'Your best golf is just around the corner."      Additional Activites/Hobbies: Patrick plays basketball for Red Wing and he watches football and basketball. He is involved in his Church Youth group, and he likes to be with his family and friends.
		David Gess     Age 17     Moorhead, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: David is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour Award Winner for boys' 16-18. He finished the year with a 72.60 scoring average. David finished first in his age group at two Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour events, and was overall medalist at one. He also finished second twice on the Junior Tour. David has been a letterman on Moorhead High's golf team since his freshman year.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "My most memorable experience in a Minnesota Junior PGA tournament was taking 1st place with a 68 at my home course, Meadows GC, and finding out that 68 would be the new course record. It was pretty sweet."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "Practice, stick with it, and most of all have fun. If you're not having fun playing, you aren't going to get much better."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: David works in the pro shop at the Meadows GC. He plays goalie for the varsity hockey team at Moorhead High and plays indoor soccer. David also enjoys fishing, music and hanging out with friends.
		Chris Cole     Age 15     New London, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Chris is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour Award Winner for boys' 14-15. He finished the year with a 72.60 scoring Average. Chris placed first in his age group and was overall medalist in 5 of 6 Junior Tour events. Chris has had a successful 2-year varsity golf career, and he points out that he tied for 1st place at Sections with his brother, Joshua. Chris has participated in the Minnesota State High School Class "A" Golf Tournament for the past two years      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "My most memorable experience probably occurred at the 1998 Players' Cup for ages 12-13, when I went to the 18th hole at Rush Creek GC. I was tied for the lead going into that hole, I went on to birdie the hole. I ended up winning the Players' Cup and Player of the Year the first year ever being involved in the Minnesota Junior PGA."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "The main thing that I have found important in the last few years is that no matter how short you hit the ball, just worry about the accuracy because the long game will come as you get older and grow."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Other activities Chris enjoys are playing basketball and football. He is involved in the New London-Spicer High School Concert Choir and Concert Band (he plays the saxophone!). He also likes to chat on the phone and surf the Internet with friends. He enjoys snowmobling and hunting, and he will get his driver's license shortly!
		Eric Bjerke     Age 13     Bloomington, MN
		Junior Golf Highlights/Accomplishments: Eric is the 2000 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour Award Winner for boys' 12-13. He finished the season with a 78.20 scoring average. Eric played in 7 Minnesota PGA Junior Golf Association Junior Tour tournaments; placing 1st in five tournaments, 2nd in one, and 3rd in one. Eric also qualified as an individual for the MGA State Tournament that was held at the University of Minnesota Golf Course. He shot an opening round of 73.      Most memorable experience(s) that occurred while participating in a Minnesota PGA Junior Event: "My most memorable tournament was at Cannon Falls GC. I had a rough start on the front nine; however I shot even par on the back nine to tie for first with a 79. Also, during my 5 years playing in Minnesota Junior PGA tournaments, I have developed several close friends with other junior golfers."      What are some tips/advice that you would recommend to other juniors to help them with their game? "My best advice to other junior golfers is to stay FOCUSED, and concentrate on only one shot at a time."      Additional Activities/Hobbies: Eric plays quarterback and linebacker for his 8th grade football team, and he plays travelling basketball. He also enjoys art, drawing and sculpture. He enjoys listening to music. Eric is in his second year of church confirmation.
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