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Michelob Ultra Open at Kingsmill

Hi From Kingsmill, Virginia!

The Michelob Ultra Open was voted “Best LPGA Event in 2007″ by players. They spoil us this week. From start to finish the volunteers, staff and Michelob team take great care of us. Some players got in as late as 1:00am on Monday, and the volunteers from Michelob Ultra were at the airport to welcome them and drive them 50 miles to the resort. Wow!

Michelob Ultra is one of my sponsors so I have a great time hosting events and seeing everyone from the company. I hosted the draw party on Monday, and We had a Pro-Am party Tuesday complete with live music and fireworks. The Pro-Am Tournament is Wednesday. My team made “Team Natalie” hats. I was flattered! The guys looked so cute too! On Friday, Busch Gardens will open the park exclusively for players, staff, friends and family and they are throwing us a beer garden party. Saturday is the Tony Pontura VIP dinner. This is a great night because we have a 20 person dinner that overlooks the James River. Lots to do!

The course is in the best shape I have ever seen. The weather is perfect! I am excited to play tomorrow. I tee off at 12:45 tomorrow. After struggling the last few weeks,I look forward to the weekly opportunity to play well. That’s what is so great about the Tour, and golf in general; there is always a new week and chance to move up the money list. I hope everyone gets a chance to watch on TV. It’s a spectacular place and event. At the very least, you should all take a peek when they show hole #17. The 170-yard par-three that runs along the river. I love the tee box. It has a panoramic view of the river and you can see the naval carriers and battleships. It’s a sight to behold!

This week I am staying with my friend Joe Latchem. I have stayed at his house for 6 years. I always enjoy coming to visit and staying with him. He leaves me thoughtful cards of good luck and motivational quotes every morning. He prints out the weather reports and comes out and cheers me on for each hole, every day. A lot of the girls stay in private housing on Tour. It’s a home away from home and we all have made some great friends on the road.

Hope everyone is great. Happy Mothers’ day to all the mothers out there. My mom is coming in Thursday this week and I am looking forward to spending Mothers’ Day with her.

Natalie

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Hello From Tulsa!

SemGroup is the title sponsor of this event, as well as my personal sponsor, so this week is even more special! The SemGroup team has spoiled us. They gave all the team members a Tiffany cuff and they have thrown some great parties. They have also chartered a private flight for us to and from the event. The facilities are wonderful and they treat everyone involved so well! On Monday, we had a small pro-am and a private concert from Taylor Dane. She was really good! We had casino night on Tuesday for the pro-am draw party, which was a formal event, another pro-am Wednesday, and a concert from Vince Gil on Saturday night. The event starts Thursday, four days on a beautiful course called Cedar Ridge. It’s a really great event and SemGroup is a fantastic supporter and partner of the LPGA and myself. I am very lucky to have them. Over the years I have done fun outings and golf events in Monte Carlo, and they even took me and my friends to the Bahamas! Tom and Greg head the company and have become good friends of mine.

I got a new driver! The new TaylorMade CGB. I am driving it 10 yards further and solid! I am jazzed!

I have been working very hard on my game, and I am really looking forward to playing this week. I have been striking the ball better every day. Last week I struggled with my iron play, which is frustrating because my irons are the strongest part of my game.

The weather report shows tornado warnings and high winds. I am really going to need good knock down shots and iron play. Hope the weather report is wrong!

Hope everyone out there is doing well!

Natalie

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FROM THE STANFORD INTERNATIONAL PRO-AM

Hello from just outside Miami. We are playing in Aventura, Florida, in the Stanford International Pro-Am. This is the first pro-am-style LPGA event to be played. The format is similar to the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, on the PGA Tour. It is one professional, paried with one amateur, best ball. After two days, 20 pro-am teams will advance to the weekend. It’s a really fun format that highlights just how special the sport of golf is. There are very few sports where a professional golfer and an amateur golfer can play together on the same field. It’s fun for players to mingle and play with top executives, celebrities, entertainers and avid golfers! We are playing at the Turnberry Isle Resort, which is the same course where I was paired with John Elway for the Skins Challenge back in the fall of 2007. John and I won here, so I have many fond memories of this place. It’s beautiful here. Turnberry is an amazing resort and a fun course to play.

My partner this week is Ted Fortsmann. Many of you know I caddied for Ted at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am event early this year. It’s fun to be partners this week. I hope everyone gets a chance to watch the event on TV! Thanks for coming and checking out my website!

Natalie

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Hello From Vegas! I am having a great week at home. I have been on the road for almost a month so I am very excited to be home! This is a great time of year in Las Vegas. The weather is perfect, and the golf courses are in wonderful condition. I took one day off to get organized then back to practice on Tuesday. On Tuesday evening I had the chance to cook dinner for Mark King, Ceo of Taylormade-Adidas. I was nervous and excited to have him at the house and cook. I love to cook and entertain, but I just wanted the meal to be perfect! I made filets, salmon, parm asparagus, new potatoes, salad, broccoli and a chocolate cake for dessert. I thought everything turned out great, what a relief! We really had a great time. I have been with TaylorMade for 7 years. They are such a wonderful company. I am very grateful for the invite to be part of their team. In my opinion, they make the best performing driver, irons, wedges, and balls on all professional tours!

I use 14 clubs from the burner driver to the new burner irons which I love! I just switched two weeks ago. They are amazing irons. Very forgiving and consistent.

I am an avid SHAPE magazine reader. I was thrilled to be asked to do a workout spread for the magazine. At noon, 12 people came into the house to prep for the shoot. The shape stylist brought in at least 30 workout outfits, 10 Adidas outfits and 10 pairs of shoes. We shot in my backyard by the pool. It was fun to be in my own backyard for the shoot!

I meet my trainer, Mel, after the shoot to workout at 24-Hour Fitness. It was a long day. I layed low and relaxed for the next few days. Workouts and practice and relaxing at home.

Friday was a fun night. I was invited to go to the Miss USA pageant. It was so fun to see it live. Everyone was very dressed up to attend the event, wearing full ballroom gowns and suits. I enjoyed seeing the outfits, hair and make-up, and trying to anticipate the winners along the way. I can only imagine how nervous those women were!

After a good week of practice at home, workouts, and regeneration I am excited to go back on tour. I am off to Orlando and am on the road for 5 weeks. I am packing right now, which is not my favorite thing! I overstuff the largest bags so they barely zip!!!

Hope everyone is great!

Natalie

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