August 18, 2003

I spent 5 days shooting the LPGA Jamie Farr Kroger Class golf tournament for the Associated Press. Since I'd never shot any professional golf before, I had to jump in feet first and figure things out as I went along.

Things I learned during the week:
1) There are certain times when you are not allowed to take photographs. (during a swing)
2) There are certain places you are not allowed to stand. (anywhere the golfer might see you)
3) You shouldn't try to talk to or even make eye contact with the golfers.
4) Some golfers will still have their caddie yell at you even if you follow the above rules. (this actually happened to me)
5) If you stay in the media room late enough, they will supply beer and pizza (!)
6) Do NOT wear leather sandals to walk on dewy morning grass.
7) Be friendly and talk to everyone. (except golfers) You never know who can point you to the only bathroom that doesn't have a mile-long line.

13 year old golfer Michelle Wie gives a relaxed thumbs-up before teeing off from the first hole at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, during the Owens Corning Celebrity Pro-Am in Sylvania, Ohio. The golfers will be competing in the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic starting Thursday.

Spectators react as thirteen year old amateur golfer Michelle Wie misses a putt on the 10th green at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, during the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic in Sylvania, Ohio.

Thirteen year old LPGA golfer Michelle Wie hits from the 12th tee at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, during the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic in Sylvania, Ohio.

LPGA golfer Kelli Kuehne tries to steer her putt on the 12th green at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Friday, Aug. 15, 2003, during the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic in Sylvania, Ohio.

Se Ri Pak of South Korea chips on to the third green at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, during the final round of the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic in Sylvania, Ohio. Pak parred the hole.

Se Ri Pak of South Korea sends a divot flying from the sixth tee at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, during the final round of the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic in Sylvania, Ohio. Pak birdied the hole.

Se Ri Pak of South Korea holds the trophy after winning the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic at Highland Meadows Golf Club, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2003, in Sylvania, Ohio. Pak finished at 13 strokes under par.

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