2017 Sanderson Farms Jr Pro Am......The Power of Goals

Team Davis.....

At the beginning of the year, my son Spence and I sat down to talk about what his goals were for the season. Chief among them were the following:

• 2017 Player of the Year for 14-15 Division 
• 2017 Jr River Cup team representing the state of MS versus the team from LA
• 2017 PGA Sanderson Farms Championship JR Pro Am

While he didn't make Player of the Year, a solid season left him 5th for the POY race. He finished in the top 4 in 4 of 5 events this year on the MJGA circuit. He also won the Reunion Golf & Country Club Jr Championship as well as the MS Qualifier for the Drive, Chip and Putt competition held at Reunion. All of his hard work paid off in the form of invitations to represent MS in the Jr River Cup at Squire Creek as well as his 2nd invite into the 2017 BankPlus Friends of Children's Golf Jr Pro Am here there at the Country Club of Jackson. While I am certainly proud of how well he's played, I am equally proud of how he played the game.  #Character #Integrity #Passion

Dialing in the speed....

Last Minute Words of Wisdom from Coach Cowger

As excited as he was to play, I was equally excited to caddy for him again this year. While he was warming up, he was able to catch up with some of the guys he's gotten to know over the years. He got the chance to catch up with Jason Bohn as well as his partner from last year, Aaron Wise. It's always nice to see folks take a little time to give back. It only takes a few minutes to make a big impact. Thanks guys.

Old friends....Spence and Jason Bohn 

Nice visit with last year's partner Aaron Wise and coach Jeff Smith....

We were excited to be paired this year with Dru Love. He and his caddy Barry couldn't have been better with the kids. We had a great time and made a lot of memories. The team played well overall and finished strong with Spence driving the green on the Par 4 9th hole. A team score of 60 for 9 holes ended up one shot off the lead. Not too shabby!

Dru Love and his crew....

Small talk makes some of the best memories....

Great day with Dru Love and caddy Barry.....

As I look back on the day, I am reminded of how powerful goals can be. Those driven to achieve their goals and succeed at the highest levels make a lot of sacrifices along the way. As the sun set on this day, I can tell you, it's been worth it!