Hi Race and Golf Fans:
Let me introduce myself. My name is Allison Fouch, and I am a full time member of the LPGA Tour. I have been given the opportunity to share a little insight from this week’s U.S. Women’s Open with all of you.
The Open begins Thursday July 9, and is taking place at Saucon Valley CC in Bethlehem, Pa. I have been on site since Monday afternoon playing practice rounds and preparing for the most coveted trophy in women’s golf.
My connection with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway came earlier this spring when I became a frequent visitor to the area. I was in search of a place to play and practice while I was in town and was fortunate to meet the guys at Brickyard Crossing. I had never been to a race, so my first experience at the track came while I played the four holes of the Brickyard Crossing Golf Course that were built inside the track.
But shortly thereafter, I attended a qualifying day for this year’s Indy 500 and Race Day just a few weeks later. My reaction to the first time I heard and saw the cars was a pure adrenaline rush. I was amazed by the speed and power, and immediately fell in love with fast cars. I definitely rooted for Danica and was excited by her finish. It has been an amazing new experience, and I have enjoyed learning about racing from all my Speedway buddies.
The U.S. Open is governed by the United States Golf Association, and they know exactly how to put on a first-class event. From the courtesy Lexus sedans we are given for the week to the digital camera placed in our locker as a thank you for our participation, the U.S. Open always has a way of spoiling you.
I have been playing professional golf for over five years, and it still astounds me when I receive gifts for showing up to events. 
The golf course is also a great indication that we are at a U.S. Open. Each season, the USGA sets a venue to provide the greatest test of golf. This year is no exception as we prepare to play a 6,720-yard golf course with par-4’s that would normally play as par-5’s and par-3’s that have had some players pulling driver. It’s awesome!!!!
I tee it up at 8:28 a.m. (ET) Thursday and am excited for the challenge. My game is ready, and I am carrying in some great momentum from last week’s 12th-place finish in Sylvania, Ohio.
I will be posting some notes from each day’s round and hope you will tune in to watch some great golf. The Open is on ESPN on Thursday and Friday afternoon and NBC on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Thanks for your support!
Allison Fouch
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