2011 LPGA Futures Tour School

Hi all,

Sad to say I am back a day early from Q school this year. I unfortunately had a poor tournament and did not improve my status. I will be keeping my status of E which means I will get into primarily all of the Futures events except the first few ones. It was a tough week on the course but I was able to take a few good moments from the overall week. Someone has recently told me that this is a process and I need to focus on the big picture. At the end of the day, golf is just a game and does not define who I am, it only builds character and allows doors to become open. I will continue to strive hard each day to better my golf game and still look forward to competing this coming year in 2011.

My dad and I started our journey last Saturday. We got to stop by and see my grandparents in Pamplico, SC, which was a good treat before the 10 hr drive. We also stopped in Charleston and had a meeting with a group of people who are promsing for my future and great connections to have. I hope to have formed a relationship with them that wil benefit both their company and myself. Thanks for your time, you know who you are.

Continuing the trip, Dad and I also found a new place to eat! We stopped at exit 87 off of Interstate 95 at this place called the Smokin Pig. It was a little BBQ place that had amazing food and great service. They are famous for their BBQ of course but the treat was their banana pudding, known as "Naner Puddin." It might have been the best banana pudding I've ever had.

Once we got to Lakeland area, I played practice rounds with one of my closest friends. It was great to see her and I am so glad we got to hang out for a few days and catch up since we have not seen each other since season! Love you Linds! As for me and dad, we had our problems with his snoring. For those who know my dad, y'all know he loves me to death. He loves me so much he slept on the bathroom floor with the door shut so that it would lessen the chance of hearing him snore. How sweet?!! We decided a hotel room was not going to work so had to move to a condo near Champions Gate. Needless to say, it was a great move because it very nice with a great price and I didn't have to hear him snore for the rest of the week! We had a blast and I couldn't have made it through this week without my dad. Love you Dad and thanks for you help this week with everything.

Each day on the course was very long and slow but I stayed patient and did the very best I could. My plans for the rest of the season include working with my swing coach, continuing changes, working with a physical trainer to get stronger, and working. Please keep up with the support and watch for more post! May God Bless

Lauren

What next?

Well, the season is over and the off season begins now. Unfortunately I did not have the rookie year I would have liked but it was a great learning experience for me. I met so many people out on tour and i was able to travel to many new places. I was able to stay with host families that were very nice and I will never forget them. I look forward to maintaining my relationships with them in the future.

As of now, I will be looking for a job part time to save enough money for the tour next year. It is a hard process as you all may know, but with God's grace things will work out like they are suppose to. Hopefully I will find something in the business world that will allow me to make and save money along with working on my game for next season. I have some changes I need to make within my game and look forward to putting in the time so I will be able to compete on a higher level for 2011 season. I also plan on renovating my website and making some fun changes with that as well. So make sure you stay updated with my website in order to see some changes and new things coming this year.

I have big hopes for the upcoming season and I hope my fans will continue to support me along the way. With your thoughts, prayers, and hopes I will make it! Thanks so much for all your wishes and care. May god Bless.

Lauren

My trip up North

Hi all!

Well unfortunately I will not be playing in the US Women's Open this year. I went to New Jersey this week and tried to qualify and did not make it. My putter failed me and it is paying its dues today by sitting outside of the golf bag so it can think about how bad it let me down... haha.

I can only take the positives from this qualifier and try and improve on things and work hard for the next event!

I was able to go to the city on Monday for the first time ever! It was really neat except for the hustle and bustle of everything. It was definitely different from South Carolina haha. I did have fun and want to say thank you to the Byrd family for housing me and taking care of me.

My next adventure is heading to Iowa! I leave Saturday and will be driving with a good friend of mine. Im sure there will be lots of singing and maybe a little bit of napping in the car as well. Wish us luck and i'll be in touch soon!

God Bless

San Antonio and my Birthday!

Hey Everyone,
Last week was amazing in San Antonio TX! I rode from Brownsville to San Antonio with Stephanie Connelly and we had a major music session along with getting checked by border patrol! It was a good 4 hours in the car but once we got to San Antonio things got much better.

We stayed with the Santos and they could not have been a better family in San Antonio that we could have stayed with. I would like to thank them for the whole week including great meals, great wine, great stories, and a great bed!! They came out to watch me play and i wouldn't let them leave the whole day because i played so well. Im not superstitious am i? haha Thanks so much for your support and hospitality last week.

It was a good week for the golf game. I played solid and hit the ball well. I struggled on Saturday but i fought through it and managed to bounce back. I left some putts out there but i hope i am fixing it this week. My good friend Laura Crawford caddied for me on Sunday and we had a blast. However, she allowed me to 3 putt on 16, i forgave her and we made it through. Thanks Crawford for helping me relax and being a great caddy last week. For next week, however, lets just both be in the final group competing for the title! I was one over for 3 rounds and finished tied 21st. I loved the golf course and the atmosphere. I was very comfortable and enjoyed the overall experience last week. Thanks to all that made that a fun week!

I also had a birthday on Tuesday. I turned the big 23! I'm staying in Oklahoma for the week with Crawford and Micheala Cavener. Micheala's family is amazing and has been so nice. It's nice to stay with a family during the off week that i can feel comfortable around and that in which i feel similar to my home as well. They threw me a great birthday party and even made me a birthday dessert which was fantastic! Thank you Cavener family for having me this week!

Ok, i think that's all for now! I'll be posting after Kansas next week!

May God Bless.

My Journey so far.....

Hi everyone!

Wow, its been awhile since I posted but things have been busy out on the road. I have really been having a lot of fun out here. I missed my first 3 cuts but played decent. I have nothing to be ashamed of because I am working hard and still have the support from all my fans!

Last week I finally made my first cut and first paycheck! I feel good about my game and look forward to this week in San Antonio! The courses have been nice and the support at the events have been amazing. This life is fun thus far and makes me excited week to week to travel to different sites.

So far my housing has been fantastic! I really have enjoyed all the families that I have met and feel very blessed and fortunate to have stayed in the homes that I stayed in. I want to say thank you to the Romano's, Kessler's, and this week the Santos family for letting me stay in their homes and making me feel so welcome. Everyone has been awesome and I cannot thank them enough for the hospitality they have shown me.

I'll be keeping in touch, thanks to all for the thoughts and prayers!

May God Bless.....

Lauren

Boys and Girls Clubs

First and foremost I must say that this week has been a blessing. I was able to come home and see my family and friends for a week. I was also able to speak with the Boys and Girls Clubs within North Carolina.

The first place I visited was in Lumberton, NC. I had the privilege to talk among a room full of children who were eager to learn about the life of a professional golfer. There were many great and cute questions that I will never forget. I want to personally thank the Lumbee tribe of Lumberton Boys and Girls Club for allowing me to come visit and see what thier lives are all about.

I also was able to visit the campus of Boys And Girls Club in Lake Waccamaw, NC. This experience was truly inspirational and touching, and I would like to thank everyone who came to hear me speak here as well. It is such a blessing to see kids and children living their dreams and plunging forward in this hard world. To those that were there, may God Bless and continue to work through each and everyone.

Many people do not realize that there are children in the world who are truly inspirational to others. I am proud to say that I met some extraordinary kids this past week with Helen Locklear. I want to thank everyone who allowed me to share my story about my life and let me be a part of their lives for a short period of time. I learned so much about giving to others and the importance of sharing stories to anyone who will listen. I hope I was able to share information and stories that will inevitably affect the lives in whom I spoke with.

May God bless all......

Lauren

Super Bowl Weekend

I have finally settled down in Florida and I must say that the weather is amazing! I have found a course to practice and play out of and things are going great. My roommate is amazing and we have enjoyed each others company. We both love to cook and workout in which is nice because we are able to do these things together. In one week, we have had many laughs and made funny memories. The first night I stayed in my temporary house, we both were awakened with what we thought was a scary creature. Little did we know, the water sprinklers come on every night at 11:30 PM. haha. Everything is going great and seems to be falling into place!

I hope everyone had a great Super Bowl weekend because I did! I came to West Palm Beach to visit Meaghan Francella, who plays on the LPGA Tour. She graduated from the University of North Carolina and has been a freind of mine for 5 years. Meaghan has treated me like a queen this weekend and I want to thank her for everything she has done while I stayed here. We had a great Super Bowl party in which I will never forget. Thanks Meaghan and Christi for all you did this weekend, I appreciate it very much.

My next event will be the Florida Open, March 8-10. I will keep everyone posted on the results.

May God Bless All

Lauren Hunt

Thanks

I would like to thank everyone for all of your support and donations for my Fundraiser Event. I am proud to say that it went very well and I was very pleased with the outcome. Ruth's Chris was a big hit and the food was great! If you came and did not fill up, I'm sorry for ya! I would also like to thank all of my friends and family who gave their time to help me for the overall event.

Next week I will be heading down to Fl for the PGA Merchandise Show along with living there for a month so I can play and compete on the Suncoast Tour. This will prepare me for the Futures Tour starting in March. I am looking forward to the warm weather!

Thanks again for all the support and I will keep you all posted!

Lauren