Round 1 of Manulife Financial Classic

Lacey posted a -4 in the first round today of the LPGA Manulife Financial Classic. She will be playing in the afternoon on Friday so tune into the Golf Channel this weekend to catch Lacey in action.

LPGA Rookie Blog

Lacey, recently wrote a blog for LPGA.com. Below is the blog text and here is the link to the original blog post: http://www.lpga.com/golf/blogs/2012/4/lacey-agnew-rookie-blog-one.aspx

I am Lacey Agnew, I am from a suburb just south of Atlanta, Georgia. I was born and raised in Jonesboro and still reside there today. I started golfing around 12 because one of my dad's good friends was a top teacher in the country and wanted me to get some lessons from him and give it a try. I played almost every sport growing up basketball, baseball, tennis, softball, soccer, volleyball, and of course golf. Basketball was my love growing up and started playing at three and play all four years on my varsity team.

Since I didn't start golf until a little later than most, I had to learn everything very quickly and first hand. After helping my team to three state titles I was offered a scholarship to Florida State University, I willingly accepted and was excited to give golf 100% and see what happens. I had a bit of a slow start to my college career but had a great senior season, I tied a school record and had five top-10s.

I played two years on the Symetra Tour as well as played on the Women's Canadian Tour. My best finish was fifth at a Canadian Tour event and a top-20 at a Symetra Tour event in Georgia. 

This year was my first time to try and qualify for the LPGA Tour. After having a solid week at Stage II, I was really excited to see how Final Stage was going to be. I was a little nervous but more excited. After four good days I made the cut for the final day. After the final round I was tied for 20th place. I went into a three-hole playoff with nine other girls for one spot. I pared the first two holes and eagled my last hole to put me at two-under for the playoff. Someone ended up birding all three holes so I was beat by one. Although I did not get full status, I learned a lot from that experience and it showed me I could perform when everything was on the line.

In the off season, which for golfers is probably more of the "on-season," I have been working really hard to sharpen the weaknesses in my game. I spent a month in south Florida playing and practicing with friends to get ready for the season.

I recently went to Arizona for a Monday qualifier for the RR Donelley LPGA Founders Cup where I played well but did not get in. I also went to San Diego for the Kia Classic to Monday qualify and also missed getting in.

I will also be playing a full Symetra Tour schedule and when the opportunity comes for me to play in an LPGA event I will be ready.

Thank you so much for reading my blog and you can follow me on twitter @Lacee_A or can like my facebook page.

God bless

-Lacey

Q&A with Lacey

As Lacey prepares for her 2012 season answered some questions so her fans could better get to know her.

Q&A with Lacey

At what age did you start playing golf and how did it start?
11 is when I started.

When did you realize that you were good at it and it might turn into something more than just a hobby or game?
I played in high school and my junior year is when I realized I have the talent to play at another level.

What do you consider your home course, the course you always played growing up?
I grew up playing at Lake Spivey CC and recently moved to Crystal Lake CC to play and practice.

What are some of your favorite accomplishments from high school and college and professional?
High School-3 time state champions and was runner up individually my senior year.
College-6 top 10 finishes, win at Pinehurst CC, tied school record with 65.

What has been your favorite memory from golf so far?
My 65 was unbelievable but also when I got selected to play in Asia when I was in college was a trip of a lifetime.

Favorite course you have had a chance to play?
A course that was in Korea, I was carved right out of a mountain side and was extremely exclusive to play.

What course that you haven’t played do you want to play?
Augusta National.

When you first played a professional tournament were you nervous, excited, what was going through your head at the time?
I was really excited. My old college coach was able to caddy for me so it was special as well. I was just so excited to play and enjoyed every minute of it, no pressure at all.

Now that you have a little taste of tour life, what has been the neatest thing about playing tournaments on the tour, what have been some of the not-so-fun lessons learned?
I love being able to travel and see new places. Not so fun- would be all the unexpected mishaps with traveling like cancelled flights and also being away from family and friends.

Where you have been practicing to get ready for the 2012 golf season? Do you have an instructor?
I’ve spent about a month in South Florida practicing in the warm weather. My instructor is Todd Anderson out of Sea Island.

What are some of the goals you have as a professional golfer?
First objective is to make enough money to keep my card second would be to play in a major and lastly would be to win a tournament.

What is your dream moment as a golfer, something that you dream about doing?
Making a career out of golf and at some point winning a tournament.

What equipment do you use? Clubs, balls, putter?
I play Mizuno clubs, Titleist balls and Scotty Cameron putter.

Do you have any superstitions or routines before you start a round, during a round?
No, I just want to stay relaxed and maybe listen to some music

What do you write on your golf ball?
No words just three dots.

What unusual or different items do you carry in your golf bag?
Nothing to crazy but I carry tanning lotions instead of sunscreen alot of times.

What do you like to do outside of golf?
I love doing any outdoor activities including: tennis, basketball, softball, snowboarding, wakeboarding and also enjoy reading and spending time with my family and friends.

Favorite music? Musician?
I listen to all types of music but like to listen to country music when I’m practicing.

Favorite movie?
Remember the Titians

Favorite golfer?
Gary Woodland, he is an overall great athlete.

What is something you always have with you can take with you everywhere?
My iPhone

Anything you want to add?
I am very blessed to be where I am and would like to thank all my family and friends for the support.

Jonesboro's Lacey Agnew ready to pursue LPGA dream | ajc.com

Jonesboro's Lacey Agnew ready to pursue LPGA dream | ajc.com

Agnew poised for LPGA debut

Article from Lacey's hometown newspaper - the Clayton News/Daily.

http://www.news-daily.com/news/2012/jan/04/agnew-poised-lpga-debut/#