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An Interview with
Dr. Ellen Cook Jacobsen

May 2002 Student of the Month

Q: How long have you played golf?
A: For 5 years, although I did play as a junior golfer in Corning.  Sometimes I took group lessons at Cornell when I was young.
   
Q: Why do you take lessons?
A: To refresh my memory.  After retiring, I finally had time and I enjoy just hitting the ball.  After my hip-replacement, it was good therapy for me.  I learn something everytime I take a lesson.  It really fulfills my desire to improve my game.
   
Q: What is the best part of your game?
A: My flop shot.
   
Q: What is the worst part of your game?
A: My putting.
   
Q: What's in your golf bag?
A: My heaven-7 is my favorite club and I like my 9 wood and my sand wedge, too.
   
Q: What are your golf goals?
A: To hit the ball straight and increase my distance. Also to improve my approach shots and putting.
   
Q: What was your most memorable golf shot?
A: I hit the ball over the hole and it landed five feet from the hole on Drumlin's East #16 hole.
   
Q:  What is your favorite golf hole?
A:  Number 16 on Drumlins East
Q:  Who is your favorite golfer?
A:  Tiger Woods
   
Q:  Who is your greatest golf inspiration?
A: Linda Mulherin
   
Q: What was your favorite golf lesson?
A: Hitting off the cliff to learn the concept of staying behind the ball.
   
Q: What interests do you have besides golf?
A: I enjoy reading and canoeing.
Why did Linda nominate Dr. Jacobsen as Student of the Month?

Ellen is a terrific student.  She's diligent, she practices constantly, she can visualize her shots and her attitude is always positive.


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