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Q & A With Lily Bartell As She Prepares For U.S. Amateur
July 08, 2013 | Women's Golf
Bowling Green State University's Lily Bartell qualified for the 113th United States Amateur Championship back on July 2. Following her round she answered a few questions for BGSUFalcons.com.
Q: What were your expectations heading into the qualifying round?
Lily Bartell: My expectations when heading into the qualifying round were high, but I also knew I had to just let myself play the game I knew I could and let the chips fall where they may. I missed my goal of 72 by one stroke, which would have automatically qualified me, so that was a bit disappointing, but thankfully I still pulled it off.
Q: How much did your first year at BGSU help to prepare you for this event?
LB: Oh my goodness! I give almost all the credit to my first year at BGSU. Although I did have to put in the hours and the sweat to get where I am, having the opportunity to play for BG and learning everything I did last year from Coach Young, my captain Amy Ruthenburg, the rest of my amazing teammates, and our trainers, has made me a stronger competitor and has made me understand myself and my game more than I ever have in the past.
Q: Let's talk about the qualifying round ... When people hear "U.S. Amateur" most picture an extremely tough course. How were the conditions?
LB: On the day of the qualifying round there was a 90 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms and I was crossing my fingers it wouldn't put too much of a damper on the round. Thankfully, my tee time missed a shower right before our tee off time and then it only spitted on us for a short period of time mid-round. Then, it proceeded to rain during the playoff which made things a bit more interesting. As for the course, the conditions were very good. The greens were rolling nicely and the rough was not too difficult to play in, but was long enough to give the course a little appeal. I had won a tournament at this same course two years before, so I obviously am a fan of the way the course is set up.
Q: When you made a bogey on the 18th to shoot 73 did you know that would put you in a playoff?
LB: I was pretty sure that 72 would automatically qualify me, so I wasn't sure where I would be when I got to the clubhouse.
Q: When the playoff began, thoughts on playing the 18th hole again ... A hole that nearly cost you a chance to qualify for the Championship?
LB: I was of course a bit nervous due to the unpleasant bogey, but as I've been taught, nerves can be a good thing as long as you channel them in a positive way. For example, when I knew I would be in a playoff, I headed to the range and hit the clubs I knew I would need on the 18th hole and put myself in pressure situations on the driving range so I would be prepared for the real thing.
Q: Walk us through your emotions during the playoff. I am going to assume some nervous to start, but what else?
LB: It was actually interesting because I had to sit around for a couple hours to wait for the rest of the groups to come in to know if I'd be in a playoff or not. During this time I was very nervous and felt uneasy because I had zero control over what other people were going to score. However, when I got out there to play, I didn't feel the nerves I thought I would. I liked having control over my own fate and the fact that what I did in that moment was the best I could do and if the best wasn't good enough, I could have accepted that. Plus, I have learned that adrenaline is my friend and it helps me to get very focused.
Q: Now that you have qualified, what are you doing to prepare for the tournament?
LB: I'm looking for tournaments to play in just to keep my game up to par (no pun intended), and preparing in the ways I have been taught. Practicing, working out, and eating healthy are my primary goals.
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Q: If I am not mistaken, the tournament is close to home. Have you ever played there and should we expect a giant Bartell clan following you?
LB: The tournament is very close to home which is exciting! It's at the Country Club of Charleston (about two hours away). I have not ever played there, but I hear great things and the course should be in great condition. I'm not quite sure yet how many people will be out there from my family. My dad plans on caddying for me which is so great and I know my mom is planning on coming to watch. Anyone else will be a great surprise!
Q: What were your expectations heading into the qualifying round?
Lily Bartell: My expectations when heading into the qualifying round were high, but I also knew I had to just let myself play the game I knew I could and let the chips fall where they may. I missed my goal of 72 by one stroke, which would have automatically qualified me, so that was a bit disappointing, but thankfully I still pulled it off.
Q: How much did your first year at BGSU help to prepare you for this event?
LB: Oh my goodness! I give almost all the credit to my first year at BGSU. Although I did have to put in the hours and the sweat to get where I am, having the opportunity to play for BG and learning everything I did last year from Coach Young, my captain Amy Ruthenburg, the rest of my amazing teammates, and our trainers, has made me a stronger competitor and has made me understand myself and my game more than I ever have in the past.
Q: Let's talk about the qualifying round ... When people hear "U.S. Amateur" most picture an extremely tough course. How were the conditions?
LB: On the day of the qualifying round there was a 90 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms and I was crossing my fingers it wouldn't put too much of a damper on the round. Thankfully, my tee time missed a shower right before our tee off time and then it only spitted on us for a short period of time mid-round. Then, it proceeded to rain during the playoff which made things a bit more interesting. As for the course, the conditions were very good. The greens were rolling nicely and the rough was not too difficult to play in, but was long enough to give the course a little appeal. I had won a tournament at this same course two years before, so I obviously am a fan of the way the course is set up.
Q: When you made a bogey on the 18th to shoot 73 did you know that would put you in a playoff?
LB: I was pretty sure that 72 would automatically qualify me, so I wasn't sure where I would be when I got to the clubhouse.
Q: When the playoff began, thoughts on playing the 18th hole again ... A hole that nearly cost you a chance to qualify for the Championship?
LB: I was of course a bit nervous due to the unpleasant bogey, but as I've been taught, nerves can be a good thing as long as you channel them in a positive way. For example, when I knew I would be in a playoff, I headed to the range and hit the clubs I knew I would need on the 18th hole and put myself in pressure situations on the driving range so I would be prepared for the real thing.
Q: Walk us through your emotions during the playoff. I am going to assume some nervous to start, but what else?
LB: It was actually interesting because I had to sit around for a couple hours to wait for the rest of the groups to come in to know if I'd be in a playoff or not. During this time I was very nervous and felt uneasy because I had zero control over what other people were going to score. However, when I got out there to play, I didn't feel the nerves I thought I would. I liked having control over my own fate and the fact that what I did in that moment was the best I could do and if the best wasn't good enough, I could have accepted that. Plus, I have learned that adrenaline is my friend and it helps me to get very focused.
Q: Now that you have qualified, what are you doing to prepare for the tournament?
LB: I'm looking for tournaments to play in just to keep my game up to par (no pun intended), and preparing in the ways I have been taught. Practicing, working out, and eating healthy are my primary goals.
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Q: If I am not mistaken, the tournament is close to home. Have you ever played there and should we expect a giant Bartell clan following you?
LB: The tournament is very close to home which is exciting! It's at the Country Club of Charleston (about two hours away). I have not ever played there, but I hear great things and the course should be in great condition. I'm not quite sure yet how many people will be out there from my family. My dad plans on caddying for me which is so great and I know my mom is planning on coming to watch. Anyone else will be a great surprise!
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