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Learn about Dawn Lafferty's golfing journey, from starting in Dallas to advancing to Nationals. Discover her favorite course, club, and good luck charm. Find out how she became involved with EWGA through a special bond with Lisa Kaplan. Uncover fun anecdotes, like the memorable moment during a Championship round with her scramble team. Join Dawn on her inspiring golfing experiences and the lasting friendships she formed along the way.
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Meet the Champions Dawn Lafferty 3rd Flight
Dawn Lafferty3rd Flight • When did you begin golfing? • 10 years ago, I was working in a hotel sales office (Hyatt in Dallas) and every Friday the guys would leave the office around 11 a.m. to take their clients out golfing, while I was stuck manning the phones and handling their inquiries. Somehow, taking my female clients to the spa didn’t have the same effect. So I decided to take up the game and took some lessons while living in Dallas. • Current or Former Profession • Director of Incentive Sales - Champions Gate Golf Club—just a fancy title for booking group golf tournaments and events.
Dawn Lafferty3rd Flight • In what other hobbies/interests are you involved ? • What else is there besides golf? Oh—wine—I love wine tastings.
Dawn Lafferty3rd Flight • What is your favorite course to play? • My home course, of course. The International Course at ChampionsGate. It’s always a good challenge and you can’t beat the employee benefits! • What is your favorite club in your bag? • My 26 degree PING hybrid. It gets me out of trouble when needed.
Dawn Lafferty3rd Flight • Have you advanced to either Semi or Final Championship level previously? If so, tell us about your experience. • Yes. This is my third time. My first was three years ago. I played on a scramble team with Lisa Kaplan, Beth Robeson and Patty Martin. We had a great bonding experience—all the traveling, shopping, we had to buy matching outfits for all our practice round days and pre-event stuff, too. I have to say the first year was the most challenging to get past the nerves. When they officially announce you on the tee, you realize this is a whole different competition. We didn’t take home the gold that year, but the everlasting rapport and friendships that were created on that journey are everlasting. I was also fortunate to advance to Nationals last year. It’s pretty humbling when you realize you’re part of 200 women golfers representing their chapters. The bonding, sisterhood and friendships I have made along the way have been the best part of it all.
Dawn Lafferty3rd Flight • What good luck charm or special routine will you use at the Semi-final/Final rounds? • Just sticking with my standard pre-shot routine on every hole—and leaving the bad ones behind me. • How did you become involved with the EWGA? • I bid on a Chapter Championship when I was working at Eagle Creek Golf Club, when Lisa Kaplan was running it. I had heard about EWGA and wanted to get involved. Lisa recruited me to help her with events that year and we have been great friends ever since.
Dawn Lafferty3rd Flight • What might others be interested/surprised to know about you. • The first year my scramble team advanced in the Championship, I choked horribly and couldn’t hit the broadside of a barn. We were down to hole #18 and HAD to use my drive on that hole. My ball landed under a little palm bush and caused the team to take a drop. On my attempt, I hit a tree and the ball came back about 50 yards—yes, negative yardage! We were all stressed and I was so upset that I had let the team down. Well, on my next shot, my teammates ran and hid behind the cart. I belly laughed so hard, I almost peed my pants! It really cut the tension.
