.. Beverage Server of the Month In each issue GOLFViews will interview some of the people who make those long rounds in the sun more bearable, the Beverage Cart Driver. We see them every time we play so we thought it would be fun to get a glimpse at the game from their perspective. Sadie LeCheminant Age: 31 Course: AllGolf@Kennedy Golf Course How long have you been driving the beverage cart? 2 1/2 years What attracted you to this job and how did you get it? I had just been laid off from a dot com (typical), so to drown my sorrows I went golfing. While I was there, I asked if they were hiring. I started 2 days later as a waitress in the bar. I climbed the ladder and finally got to do the cart 1 1/2 years later. I'm attracted to the job because it's great for my golf game, I get to be outside, and I love being with people. It's the job I want to retire from, and retire to. Do you play golf and if so how would you describe your game and what is your handicap? Yes, I am a golfer and proud of it. I like to think I've got game. I hit the ball pretty well. I'm taking some lessons to hone my skills. I really feel like I'm in a place that's improving. My goal is to be in the 80's this summer. My handicap is a work in progress. Why do you like the game of golf? Golf Rocks! Golf lets me be in a beautiful place, out in the sun, playing with friends, drinking cold drinks, challenging myself mentally and physically. It's a game that all levels of players can enjoy. And it's a game that I can forever strive to be better at. What is your favorite aspect of the game? When you hit the ball in that perfect spot...it feels so good, so right. Please share a memorable, funny, or interesting experience you had on the job. There's so many memories, experiences, and people...I love them all!! But, there was this one time, in band camp.... No, really - a couple of summers ago, I was driving the cart in a HUGE flash flood storm with thunder and lightning everywhere. I was, of course, at the furthest out point from the club house when I ran out of gas. I had to grab the money, leave the cart and it's contents, and make a mad dash for the club house, and hope to not be hit by lightning. When I finally got there I was soaked!! Of course, the rain stopped shortly thereafter. Gotta love Colorado! What is the most used phrase, saying, or line you hear on the course? It depends on the situation, there's different lines for different times. "What kind of beer do you have?" "Do you golf?" "When do you get off work?" "Are you going to be in the club house later?" "Where have you been all my life?" The ladies love to ask, "Don't you just love your job?" But my favorite questions is, "Do you want to hit one off the tee box with us?" If you could give one piece of advice to a new comer in your profession, what would that be? Be friendly, and be sure to know some golf etiquette so you don't drive up on golfers or run over the balls in the rough. I just want to thank all of my great golfers and customers at Kennedy!! You all are the best in your own special ways!!