What a great opportunity I had August 17-18 to attend and volunteer at the Solheim Cup at Des Moines Golf and Country Club in West Des Moines, Iowa. Over 100 individuals were able to assist Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG, as the course showcased exceptional golf to the world.
In fact, the 2017 Solheim Cup broke an all-time attendance record, attracting nearly 125,000 fans! It is noted that nearly 50 percent of those attending were from outside of Iowa. It was a victory for women's golf and golf in Iowa!
Working various shifts, I helped with the blower crew, fixing divots and interacting with others who were rolling greens and approaches or cutting cups. Ultimately, it was a great chance to interact with many members I knew, but also form relationships with others from the area.
I was even able to watch some golf and interact with former GCSAA Field Staff Representative John Miller, who is an agronomist with the LPGA Tour. John continues to speak highly of GCSAA, but was also appreciative of the work Rick and his team completed during the years of preparation.
Kudos to the state of Iowa! Here's a behind-the-scenes peek at the volunteering experience.
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| With John Miller, former GCSAA field staff representative and current LPGA Tour agronomist |
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| Learning my duties for the day: blow crew! |
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| Working with the blower crew. |
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| Making sure cups are cut correctly. |
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| Filling divots with the team. |
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| An impressive fairway lineup. |
Watch Rick Tegtmeier, CGCS, MG, talk about Solheim Cup preparation.
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