The Stage is Set

by: Stephanie Jennings


The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club has to be one of the best venues to date for the EWGA Championship presented by Callaway Golf. As you drive up to the Clubhouse, you pass not only beautiful grape vines, but also an array of colorful roses, geraniums, mums and other fall flowers that just catch your eyes instantly and give you just a taste of what to expect when you play the North or South course at the Reserve.


I know many of the players are just impressed with the beauty of the facility and the challenge of the golf courses. Pat Beljan-Ayers (Port St. Lucie/Treasure Coast, FL Chapter), who was the 2006 Champion, played a practice round yesterday and explained that "you have to think on every hole" referring to the North Course. Coming from Pat, who is a two handicap, you know it's going to be a good challenge for all the players.


This thursday, the eve of the Championship Finals, some competitors completed their practice rounds, and others enjoyed the various activities taking place at the Reserve. With the Demo Day on the driving range early in the afternoon, the main event moved to the Vintner's Pavilion behind the clubhouse with various vendors participating in the Marketplace, like Callaway Golf, Aldila, GolfPride, Nike, Golfstream, Ecco, Silpada Designs, and Katie Jeans Jewelry. As competitors and guests arrived at the Reserve to register and practice, they enjoyed the vendors in the Marketplace before the Rules Meeting and Welcome Reception.

Players are ready to compete and loving the cool crisp climate of the Pacific Northwest. Stay tuned to the EWGA Championship Blog for Finals updates and more.