There’s something really special about realizing that the things I said I wanted to change a year ago are actually starting to become my reality. It isn’t perfect, and I’m still not exactly where I want to be, but these last couple days have given me a feeling I haven’t had in a long time… the feeling of seeing all the little choices, sacrifices, and moments of not giving up finally come to fruition. And honestly, that feeling is pretty damn amazing. I don’t know what this tournament has in store for me… but this moment is honestly all I need to know… that I haven’t given up on myself.

It’s kind of crazy to think that this is the last WAPT event of the year. I’ve worked my butt off this year. More than anything, I’ve focused on making sure I kept moving forward and didn’t take any steps backward. If you had asked me at the end of last year if I would be feeling the way I do right now, I probably would have told you that you were crazy. Sometimes I think about this path I’m on and wonder what could come from it. Maybe something really wonderful is waiting around the corner. Maybe some of the things I’ve been working toward will finally start to fall into place. But honestly, as much as I want to see where golf takes me, I think the bigger question is: Who am I going to become because of this journey? Because one day, this part of my career will end. Maybe I’ll be playing golf professionally for the rest of my life, or maybe one day golf will look completely different for me. Either way, golf is something I plan to have in my life forever. And when I look back on all of this someday, I hope I can say that this journey made me a better person. A better golfer, friend, daughter, partner, and human. I hope all of the hard days, sacrifices, uncertainty, failures, and little victories shaped me into someone I’m proud to be. To everyone who has contributed to this journey in some way... thank you. Whether you’ve supported me financially, encouraged me, followed along, shared a post, sent me a message, or simply believed in me when I needed it most, you have no idea how much it means. You guys have definitely helped light a fire under my tooshy and continue to propel me into whatever the next adventure is. 😂 I’m also sharing a little travel video just for fun! I originally shared it on TikTok, and I’ve really enjoyed creating more of these little pieces of my life outside of just golf. If you want to see more, follow along on TikTok and Instagram @gabbygolfs_ The second video is from my practice round, where I’m talking a little more about the course and what I’m seeing heading into the tournament. And be on the lookout for the next email. I’m excited to dive a little deeper into how I’m feeling, what this year has meant to me, and what I’m taking with me into whatever comes next. Thank you for being along for the ride. 🤍

This round may not have been my best but I do have the best people surrounding me🥰

Round two in Pendleton was all about making a move. After shooting -1 in the first round, I knew I needed to climb the leaderboard and give myself a chance to play the weekend. All day, I had a number in my head: -6. I knew there was a good chance the cut could fall around -6, which meant I was looking for at least a 5-under round. So the mindset was simple: keep firing. I felt completely different today. I was way more comfortable over the ball, I wasn’t nearly as nervous as I had been in round one 🤦🏽‍♀️, and I felt like I could actually settle into my game and compete. I was cruising. I was doing everything I could to make birdies when the opportunities were there, while continuing to put myself in good positions. I executed a lot of really good golf, and more importantly, I felt like I was trusting myself. Coming down the stretch, I knew every shot mattered. Then I got to 18. By that point, I knew -5 was going to be the cut line. I was already inside it. I had done enough to put myself on the right side of the number. And then I was sitting on the 18th green with an easy two-putt par. There was no reason to force anything. My thought was basically, Just give it a good try. If it goes in, great. If it doesn’t, take the two-putt and move on. So I gave it a chance. And somehow… it fell in. 🫣 Birdie. That little putt moved me to -6 and gave me exactly what I had been chasing all day. The funny thing about golf is that sometimes the biggest moments don’t feel like they should be the biggest moments. It was just a little putt on the 18th green. I wasn’t trying to make some crazy move or force something to happen. I was simply giving myself permission to make it. And it went in. After the nerves of round one, being able to come back the next day and feel more comfortable, execute, and put myself in position to make the cut was something I’m really proud of. Now I get another round. And that’s all I wanted. One more round. Let’s go. ⛳️

Short and sweet for my last day to practice before my tee time at 8:54am on hole one⛳️🥰 Round one was definitely a doozy. I was really nervous on the first tee—so nervous I could barely feel my hands. But once I settled in, I handled the nerves better than I could’ve asked for and I’m genuinely happy with how I played. I was cruising along and feeling really good about my game… until I got to 18. A double to finish wasn’t exactly the ending I was looking for, but honestly, I walked off the course still feeling really good about the day. One bad hole doesn’t erase 17 good ones. Back at it tomorrow. ⛳️💪

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I always love days like this one. Full of fun, laughter, and teaching the game to the next generation. If you haven’t already please sign up for my emails, or subscribe to my website!💕 -Gabby

I’m just kidding. What a lovely day it was to get to play in the unofficial pro-am. Seeing everyone who I haven’t seen in a few years was amazing. I definitely got this week started off in the right direction!💕 Don’t forget to sign up for my free emails! Or if you’re feeling generous and want to support my journey, feel free to head on over to the subscriptions tab. Much love! -Gabby

The course is in beautiful condition! I hope everyone had a beautiful Sunday💕

Pendleton, OR is a special place! To be back here for the EPSON Tour event feels pretty… right❤️

The qualifier was in Portland, OR and let me tell you… what a beautiful and fun course to play!