Sunnie and Lily are a hoot and their coaches love being around them as soon as they step onto the course! Together, they are always making new friends and finding new juniors to play golf with. They always bring the laughter and energy, and that’s one thing that their coaches and peers love so much about them! The Shay sisters have been long-time participants at all LPGA*USGA Girls Golf events in Southeast LA.
What is your favorite part about playing golf and why?
Sunnie: My favorite part of playing golf is meeting new people. It’s always fun to meet and introduce myself to different types of people.
Lily: My favorite part about playing golf is that I make new friends with different kids every time I join a class. I also love the sound the golf club makes when it comes in contact with the ball. It’s very soothing.
What is your favorite thing about SCGA Junior?
Sunnie: With the SCGA Junior golf program, I have made so many new friends and met so many different people who also have an interest in golf. I love how we play fun golf games, but we are still improving and learning more about this amazing sport. The coaches are awesome.
Lily: I always love SCGA Junior and the Girls Golf program. I have so much fun when I’m with that group! All of my friends in the classes are always kind and we bond quickly. The coaches are always kind and helpful to me to learn to adjust my golf swing. The games we play are always fun. SCGA Junior lessons always consist of laughter and joy.
Favorite food:
Sunnie: Sashimi and curry chicken
Lily: Somewhere in the pizza and ice cream category
Other hobbies:
Sunnie: Swimming, and I am on a swim team
Lily: I’m on the swim team. At school, sometimes I play basketball with the boys, and I sometimes play handball and soccer at recess.