It'll be interesting and I'm excited for the challenge of the year. I feel confident I can play at this level and my game is at a good level in terms of competing.

What's neat is it's at the highest level of women's golf and you can learn so much hanging out at the putting green or the chipping area talking with the veterans, from drills to mindset to attitude.

The parties are a lot of fun because you get to try a lot of different things. It gives you a chance to do something different but not complicated.

I very much appreciated her input.

Some people play better when they really need to make the money. For myself, I play better when I just go out and play golf. That's the biggest thing, keeping my mind at ease.

It was pretty neat, pretty awesome.

My hope is that I can help them as well as they've helped me. It's great to have some (sponsorships) under my belt beginning the season. Hopefully, I can come out, play well and represent Vermont well.

I'll try to think of it as just another tournament; just think of it as the first round of about 120.

They're two of my buddies from touring Asia.