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Helen Adams Realty #1 in Quality Customer Service. to keep their lives as normal as possible," Lopez recalls. "I didn't want them to feel they have to embrace golf. My dad didn't do that with me, either." Only her youngest, Torri, 18, played golf as a youngster, though the oldest, Ashley, 27, has gotten into it as an adult. "When I was the Solheim Cup captain, she got the bug," Lopez says. "She still stays in touch with Paula (Creamer) and Natalie (Gulbis)," two Solheim Cup players on the LPGA tour. Lopez calls captaining the winning Solheim Cup team in 2005 "probably my proudest accomplishment in women's golf." The team won the cup back from Europe and did so on American soil, where they've never lost. As for her daughters, they may not have followed her into pro golf, but they enjoyed sports. In addition to golf, Torri played basketball, ran track and was a cheerleader. Ashley and the middle daughter, Erinn, 24, both played basketball and softball. Today, Ashley is married and works in a doctor's office in Venice, Fla., while Erinn is in apparel merchandising in Atlanta. Asked how it feels to have all of her daughters out of the house, Lopez says, "Sad! You give up your life and live life for your kids. Now it's time to live your life." The silver lining, of course, is Lopez can now give more time to the game she loves. Director Nancy Henderson attended the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional National Championship September 12-15 at The Golf Club at Ballantyne. Henderson described the course as a "beautiful facility" and noted the easy access to the airport. "The course superintendent has done a fabulous job," Hen- derson says. "This could be an LPGA tour event." WINTER 2010-2011 Katy Bradfield BROKER/REALTOR® 40+ years in Charlotte 704-965-5968 kbradfield@helenadamsrealty.com www.katybradfield.com Great Living Starts in Ballantyne! 15235-J JOHN J. DELANEY DRIVE CHARLOTTE, NC 28277 704 341 0279 "Regular workouts during the holidays mean less stress and more joy! Thanks Fitness Together!" 1 Month Package - Only $649* UÊ Personal Trainer In A Duffel Bag UÊ 10 personal Training Sessions 1 Week Package - Only $299* UÊ Personal Trainer In A Duffel Bag UÊ 3 Personal Training Sessions FREE* Private Consultation, Assessment & Personal Training Session Ballantyne - 704.341.8802 16151 Lancaster Hwy Charlotte, NC 28277 Receive a FREE Personal Trainer in a Duffel Bag CELEBRATING TEN YEARS 2000-2010 fitnesstogethercharlotte.com *Not available with other offers or prior purchase. New Clients only. All offers expire 12/29/10 BALLANTYNE MAGAZINE 33 Free!