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In this perfect weather, the world’s best women golfers meet this week at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem for the U.S Women’s Open. Even if you don’t like golf, it’s an idyllic place for a walk.
On Wednesday, the last day of practice rounds, the atmosphere was relaxed as golfers concentrated to gain a feel for the course. They spent a lot of time on the greens getting familiar with the difficult putting surfaces. Golfers graciously signed autographs at every hole.
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Thursday’s competition was more serious. Thousands of people watched in a hushed, almost reverent, atmosphere.
This locally hosted U.S./World championship is just another reason to make me glad I live in the Lehigh Valley. It is exciting to watch the women play on a beautiful course on a beautiful day.
I’ll try to get back to earth (literally) with an update on my garden on Wednesday.
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Imagine a perfect day – pleasant sunshine, low humidity, a cool soft breeze. Imagine flawlessly designed gardens, rolling hills, stands of old trees and lush green growth.
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In this perfect weather, the world’s best women golfers meet this week at Saucon Valley Country Club in Bethlehem for the U.S Women’s Open. Even if you don’t like golf, it’s an idyllic place for a walk.
On Wednesday, the last day of practice rounds, the atmosphere was relaxed as golfers concentrated to gain a feel for the course. They spent a lot of time on the greens getting familiar with the difficult putting surfaces. Golfers graciously signed autographs at every hole.
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Allison Fouch on the green on a difficult hole #3 (Meadows) – a lot of balls in the water behind the caddies in the picture.
Allison Fouch on the green on a difficult hole #3 (Meadows) – a lot of balls in the water behind the caddies in the picture.
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Even the best golfers can have a bad shot. Juli Inkster in the woods on par 5 hole #6. This hole named Sahara seems about 3 miles long with more sand than the beach.
Even the best golfers can have a bad shot. Juli Inkster in the woods on par 5 hole #6. This hole named Sahara seems about 3 miles long with more sand than the beach..
Thursday’s competition was more serious. Thousands of people watched in a hushed, almost reverent, atmosphere.
This locally hosted U.S./World championship is just another reason to make me glad I live in the Lehigh Valley. It is exciting to watch the women play on a beautiful course on a beautiful day.
I’ll try to get back to earth (literally) with an update on my garden on Wednesday.
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Putting practice in front of the clubhouse.
Putting practice in front of the clubhouse.
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How nice that you were able to enjoy this wonderful golf tournament. Is it safe to say that you are a golfer yourself? I think I'd like living any place with the word "valley" in it. Lehigh Valley, sounds a great place.
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ReplyDeleteActually, I'm not a golfer. I played years ago (very badly). But I love watching the pros.
Lehigh Valley is a great place to live. Always someting happening - Musikfest, Celtic Classic, Sands Casino, Iron Pigs (Phillies AAA team)baseball, Bach Choir and many others. There's always a lot to do, especially in summer.