The Michigan Daily-Saturday, Juno 16, 1979-Page 15 hip ingIn Drillock earns spot in Lady Strobs Open By M.J. SCHNEIDER "The Big Time." The term connotes a place where you can find only the best. Fame and fortune are of- ten found there, too. It is the ultimate goal, for those who have not reached that pinnacle of success. In golf, "The Big Time" is the professional tour. To watch the pros play is a real treat. To golf with them would be a dream come true. For Linda Drillock, it will be a reality. The Michigan sophomore recently qualified for the Lady Strohs Tournament, one of many stops on the LPGA tour, slated for later this moth at Dearborn Country Club. N Drillock was introduced to the links by her parents when she was a mere seven years old. "The golf course was 100 yards from our back door," reflected theMarlette native. "I used to go out with my parents after dinner and play. I'd hit the ball off the tee and then pick it up. When Mom and Dad got near the green, I'd put it down and chip on and putt." "Marlette is just a little town of about 2,000 people. We're probably lucky to have a golf course." Dujring her last two seasons as the only woman on her high school golf team, Drillock succeeded in reaping the Most Valuable Player award. In her senior year, she led her squad into state competition, but the team only managed to finish 17th in a field of 20. In addition to these honors, Drillock also won the state junior championship ... twice. After a very successful high school career, Drillock opted to enroll at Michigan, based on the University's high academic standards. "I wasn't really going to play golf. I wanted to con- centrate on school. But I met Robin Sabota (a Michigan teammate) and we talked about playing golf here. She was the one that talked me into it. So I came up and met (Tom) Simon. After talking to him, I decided to play." Now Drillock says, "I wouldn't want to be playing anywhere else but at Michigan. It's a classy school and I'm proud to play for Michigan. When' we go to a' tournament and say we're from Michigan, we can be proud. It's a privilege and an honor. I think you will get that sort of reaction from any athlete here." Despite her proud attitude, the political science major still has reservations about combining athletics and academics. "I don't concentrate as well during school. Stan- ding over a putt, I'll start thinking bout that quiz that I didn't do well on. That takes away from your game. You have to concentrate to play good golf." After only a single year under the instruction of Tom Simon, a person Drillock considers to be "the greatest teacher around," the young golfer has qualified as an amateur, for the Lady Strohs-"The Big Time." "I'm really excited about it. It's a good chance for me," said the slendor blonde. "I feel pretty lucky to be playing in the tournament. It will be a great lear- ning experience." Drillock earned her trip to Dearborn by shooting her best round of the season-75-in the qualifier at the host course two weeks ago. "The qualifier was easy," she reflected. "Nobody knew me, so nobody expected anything from me. Ex- cept for coach Simon. I wanted to do well to please him." "They'll probably change the course for the tour- nament," continued Drillock. "I'll still be disappoin- ted if I don't do as well as I did in the qualifier." Simon, who doubles as the men's team coach, has unwavering confidence in Drillock and predicts a bright future for her. "She's a smart kid," said Simon. "She can handle the situations as they come up. There are going to be a lot of things happening to Linda (in golf) in the next few years. She'll be able to handle it." NEW SKIPPER SPARKY STILL WINLESS Angels By LIZ MAC Special to The Daily DETROIT-When Spark Anderson left sunny California for his new job with the Tigers he sure didn't bring any beginner's luck along with him. The Tigers dropped their second straight under the new -manager by bowing 8-7 to the California Angels at Tiger Stadium last night. THE BENGALSused all the offensive power they had, collecting 13 hits. But the Angels took better advantage of their hits, using home runs ass the weapons of attack that knocked the Tigers for the loss. Second baseman Bobby Grich clouted two round trippers, but the deciding 'blast ri blow was a solo blast in the top of th4 ninth by rightfielder Dan Ford to breal a 7-7 deadlock. iins Tigers, 8-7 e The score seesawed back and forth half. Righthander Mark Clear was the k with the Angels tallying runs in the winner for the Angels. third, fourth, sixth, seventh and ninth The homestand with the Angels con- inning. tinues this afternoon, when Jack Morris (4-2) meets Dave Frost (3-3). The Tigers started off by tallying solo runs in the second, third, fourth stan- DANCE THEATRE STUDIO zas. But the big offensive shot came in classes begin July 9 their fifth, when they scored three runs phone 995-4242 on homers by Jason Thompson and 711 N. 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