Spotlight on Jane Taylorson
Jane received the award for Most EWGA Events Participated
in 2006 and Most Improved Golfer in 2005. Lora Lee Del
Rosario, Communications Chairperson, asked Jane about her
golf interests:
Lora Lee: How many years have you been golfing?
Jane: I've been playing since about May 2000.
It took a few months before I had the courage to go out on a
course. I was afraid I'd be digging trenches in the fairways -
I was right! My first lessons were from someone who wasn't
terribly good, but he got me out on the course with a minimal
swing. The next teacher helped me get the ball airborne - of
course, now I can't get the ball down when I need to. The next
teacher was great at teaching the swing - I took the Breaking
100 class with her as well and that helped a lot. And I took
one of Elinor's workshops which was very helpful in the short
game. Each instructor helped me get a little better and get my
score down.
Lora Lee: Why the
interest?
Jane: Originally, I was just looking
for something that involved some exercise. I didn't think it
would be as difficult as it was - a lot of hefty guys and old
folks play so how tough could it be? Boy was I wrong. As soon
as I started, I was hooked. Watching the pros at the Samsung
and Kraft Nabisco just made me want to get better. It took
awhile to learn what makes up a swing. I've been putting it
together piece by piece - but I still don't have every piece
you need.
Lora Lee: How many rounds a
year?
Jane: I play between 40 and 45 rounds a
year, depending on the weather. I won't play in rain - except
in Hawaii!
Lora Lee: What important tidbit have
you learned that has helped your game?
Jane:
The most important thing is to focus. It's also the most
difficult. There are so many parts to the swing to remember
that it's hard to turn off your mind when you set up to the
ball. You need to think about what you need to do during the
practice swing. When you're ready to hit you have to shut your
mind up and watch the club hit the ball - easier said than
done (as anyone who has played with me can
attest!).
Lora Lee: "What's in the
bag?"
Jane: Ping i5 (4 iron though pitching
wedge plus sand wedge); Cleveland 53 degree gap wedge; Nike
Sasquatch 3 wood; Cobra 5 and 7 woods; Nike Sasquatch driver
(but I also use other drivers from time to time); Never
Compromise putter.
Lora Lee: What are your other
interests and hobbies?
Jane: I love to read,
especially mysteries. When I'm not feeling too lazy, I like to
go to movies. My favorite thing (and hers) is to sit under my
cat and just hang
out.
