Hey Friends,

I am sure you all can relate when I say, it feels like my weeks go by so fast these days.

I arrived back to LA early last Monday morning from Korea. I spent most of that day recuperating and battling jet lag. The only downside to international travel is jet lag! Adjusting between the different time zones is always a challenge.

I tried my best to not fall asleep before 9PM. It was tough! However, I still managed to feel tired until 4pm, then I seemed to get a random burst of energy, and I was ready to go. I also picked up a cold while in Korea because of the cold weather and change in environment.

I spent most of my week laying low. I went to the gym and practiced golf. I was saving my energy for my big weekend in Vegas! I hit Vegas on Friday! The Cotto vs. Pacquiao boxing fight was the highlight and talk of the town. The city was packed with people, and the energy was insane and off the charts.

I had a great weekend. I played golf at the Wynn Hotel, where I spotted Mark Wahlberg and the hilarious Will Ferrell. The atmosphere was super cool, and I got numerous compliments on my GoDaddy carry bag, which always makes me so happy because I love it so much! It is always so humbling and rewarding to receive compliments from fans.

I also hit the Wynn spa and gym, as well as ate at all the great restaurants in Vegas! I didn’t do much gambling or staying out late because of my cold. I knew I had to be ready to compete the following week. It’s my last LPGA event of the year!

I hope you can tune in to the Tour Championship on the golf channel and or log on to lpga.com! It always means so much to me to know you guys are watching. I can feel your support, and it is a wonderful feeling.

Thanks so much.

Till next week,

Anna Rawson

Hey Guys,

I just got back from visiting Shanghai, China. I flew out to play in the Suzhou Ladies Open, as well as do fashion photo shoots for three different magazines, one of them being Women’s Health China. I arrived in Shanghai a few days earlier for the shoots. We shot all day Monday getting about 14 different looks in. The day was definitely fruitful and the outfits were lovely, but I have to admit I did get a bit exhausted.

On Tuesday, I filmed a talk show, I had a great time, but right after I had to head back down to Suzhou for the tournament. Wednesday morning I played 9 holes followed by the Pro-Am. Thursday morning I headed out for nine holes and some more practice. I felt good about the course which seemed to be playing quite long.

The greens were slow, but I was hopeful they would quicken up for the tournament. On Friday I woke up with a terrible migraine; unfortunately, I get them often. They start with loss of vision, and then I feel nausea in my stomach. At first I thought I wouldn’t be able to play, but after lots of coffee and some breakfast, I decided to try and bear it.

Amazingly enough I didn’t throw up, and I played quite well shooting -1.  After the round I had to lay down the entire evening! Round two started off well. I holed out my wedge on hole 6 for an eagle to get to -3, but after a par on 7, it was downhill from there. I continued to hit the ball well, but 3 putted 4 times to finish at +2.

During round 3, it was very cold and windy. The club selection was difficult too, so I left myself with some long putts. 16 greens and 5 3 putts later, and I shot +5. I was extremely disappointed to hit the ball so well yet putt so poorly. I do believe it had a lot to do with the greens being particularly slow. However, my stroke was a little off, and it got me thinking too mechanically. Next week in Korea, I am going back to basics: “Look and shoot.” All in all, I shot rounds of 71, 75, 77 to finish T33.

Anna Rawson

Dear fans,

Last week, I had the pleasure of training in beautiful Hualalai, on the big island of Hawaii! Hualalai is the perfect getaway place to relax, train and workout.

My golf training consisted of 9 to 18 holes daily as well as a good 1 to 2 hours of chipping and putting. I also worked out mostly in the weight room and on the tennis court. Weight training is important to help build muscle and endurance, while tennis lessons help me learn to feel more confident about my backhand!

Although, I worked out in the afternoons I managed not to skip my daily morning 1 to 3 mile walks along the ocean. How could I? The view was too gorgeous to miss out on.

Unfortunately, my trip ended after only having been in Hawaii for a week. As much as I wanted to stay I had to head back to LA and prepare for my trip to Asia. I am playing two ladies European tour tournaments. The first tournament will be held in Shanghai, China and the second one on Jeju Island in South Korea.

Although, I am looking forward to competing in Asia nothing gets me more excited than the thought of all the delicious and authentic Asian cuisine I will be having. The culture is very beautiful and I can not wait to be a part of it.

Stay tuned for details on my trip to Asia.

Much love,

Anna Rawson