Author: Ellie Slama

Portland Classic Recap

Portland Classic Recap

Last week I played in my first event as a professional – the LPGA Portland Classic. Making my professional debut at this tournament was a dream come true and I can’t thank those who gave me the sponsor’s exemption enough. I shared (here) about how Read more

My journey starts now

My journey starts now

I am officially a professional golfer! Those of you following my blog will know that, after the Portland Classic Amateur Open last month, I was signed up to play in the Monday Qualifier for the Portland Classic at Columbia Edgewater on September 12. But last Read more

I left my heart in San Diego

I left my heart in San Diego

I love San Diego. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and I love this area of the country, but there’s something about San Diego that has always appealed to me. Grandpa “Choo-Choo” When I was little, my family made regular visits to Read more

Recap: Portland Classic Amateur Open

Recap: Portland Classic Amateur Open

Every year, the Portland Classic offers an opportunity for amateurs to qualify. Yesterday, I played in the Amateur Open, a one-day, 18-hole qualifier at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Canby, Oregon. The winner of this tournament automatically qualifies for the tournament, while the second, third Read more

Recap: LPGA Q-School Stage I

Recap: LPGA Q-School Stage I

I have spent the past 10 days in Palm Springs, California, getting ready for and competing in Stage I of LPGA Q-School. The overall experience was incredible. I am so grateful for the generous support I received in this first stage of qualifying. I have Read more

Cap City Recap

Cap City Recap

Last weekend I competed in the Capitol City Amateur Championship at Salem Golf Club, my home course. Growing up in Salem, it was THE tournament to win. My family would go watch and my brother played in it a couple of times. While it wasn’t Read more

I am Q-School bound

I am Q-School bound

I made it to Palm Springs! The first round of qualifying school starts next Thursday. The field of approximately 400 hopefuls will play three different courses at Mission Hills Country Club and Shadow Ridge Golf Course. Yesterday, I played a practice round on the Dinah Read more