When the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) determined it would hold a tournament in the Bahamas at the start of 2013, Jan and Walton Carter, of Valdosta, Ga., were among the first to jump on board.

Bonjour is a really fun word to say. I have had a great time using it to greet everyone here in Montreal, Quebec. Of course, I am sure my Southern accent butchers the pronunciation. It's still fun.

Today I am in Springfield, Illinois playing in the 2011 LPGA State Farm Classic. Let me tell you a little about my week. For starters, I was fortunate enough to get paired with amazing housing! Marilyn lives here on the golf course and was kind enough to open her home to the LPGA players. How convenient it is to walk out the back door and onto the course!!