Sarah-Jane Kenyon, the newest member of the 2009 LPGA tour held a press conference at Valencia Community College West Campus on Monday to discuss her career as a professional golf player and her upcoming tour with the LPGA.
Kenyon started playing golf at the age of 12 and her talent has led her to one of the most popular tours in the sport's history - the LPGA.
"My dad introduced me to golf. First I was really into swimming but you can't do both so I ended up choosing golf," Kenyon said.
In 2005, Kenyon won the Duramed FUTURES Tour (DFT) in Tampa, Fla. and her professional career has continued to unravel since. Kenyon stuck with the DFT up until the 2008 tournament in order to get her full LPGA card for next year and sure enough, she got it.
"America is the best place in the world to play, it has the best tour and the best players come here. Obviously I wasn't on the best tour...but it's the same sort of golf courses and it's just the right place to be," Kenyon said.
But the road has been bitter-sweet for young Kenyon. After her 2005 win in the DFT, her rankings lowered to 27th in 2006, and 29th in 2007.
Kenyon was diagnosed with Celiac disease, a digestive ailment that causes headaches, fatigue, and gastrointestinal distress. Her diet was forced to change but as a result, helped her on the golf course.
The young Australian native is expected to tour the country next year and is looking forward to a set schedule.
"I've had to tour the world since I was 15 or 16 all by myself, well fortunately not by myself anymore," Kenyon said.
Kenyon's fiance Duane Smith has been traveling with her and is expected to be on the road with Kenyon next year. The couple is expected to marry in January 2009.
With an upcoming wedding and a huge tour schedule, Kenyon will have plenty on her plate for the new year to come.
For more information on Sarah-Jane Kenyon, please visit http://www.lpga.com.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Young republican senator speaks to government students
Republican Senator for District 26, Mike Haridopolos spoke to state and local government students about the importance of name recognition as a politician on Wednesday at Valencia Community College west campus.
As the second youngest state senator, Haridopolos had to make sure his name was recognized by his constituents.
Haridopolos was elected into the Florida Senate in 2003 and was re-elected in 2006.
Haridopolos discussed various tactics he used to promote his name such as knocking on constituents' front doors and developing a personal relationship with them and standing on the street corners with posters and signs.
"A candidate is a product so they must sell themselves through creativity and a lot of hard work," Haridopolos stated.
The Republican senator doesn't feel that the issues at hand are as important as first making sure your name is recognized to the public.
"People get annoyed with the same talks on issues so if you put the image out there instead, you'll remember the person more," stated Matthew Garcia, a Valencia Community College student.
Haridopolos stated, "being a good listener is what makes you successful in life." For this reason, he has made sure to listen to his constituents concerns and comments as to satisfy them.
"The experience of having a senator speak to our class was educational and interesting because he is so young unlike most politicians," stated Stephanie Loomis, Valencia Community College student.
Senator Haridopolos received his B.A. in history from Stetson University and his Masters in history at the University of Arkansas.
For more information e-mail Senator Mike Haridopolos at mike@senatormike.com
As the second youngest state senator, Haridopolos had to make sure his name was recognized by his constituents.
Haridopolos was elected into the Florida Senate in 2003 and was re-elected in 2006.
Haridopolos discussed various tactics he used to promote his name such as knocking on constituents' front doors and developing a personal relationship with them and standing on the street corners with posters and signs.
"A candidate is a product so they must sell themselves through creativity and a lot of hard work," Haridopolos stated.
The Republican senator doesn't feel that the issues at hand are as important as first making sure your name is recognized to the public.
"People get annoyed with the same talks on issues so if you put the image out there instead, you'll remember the person more," stated Matthew Garcia, a Valencia Community College student.
Haridopolos stated, "being a good listener is what makes you successful in life." For this reason, he has made sure to listen to his constituents concerns and comments as to satisfy them.
"The experience of having a senator speak to our class was educational and interesting because he is so young unlike most politicians," stated Stephanie Loomis, Valencia Community College student.
Senator Haridopolos received his B.A. in history from Stetson University and his Masters in history at the University of Arkansas.
For more information e-mail Senator Mike Haridopolos at mike@senatormike.com
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