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Tracey Thorpe 選手から寄せられたアンケート回答です。

[1]Why did you chose to come to the 2006 Japan Open?

I studied Japanese culture at Occidental College and love to play disc. It was a natural marriage for me

[2]Where did you hear about the Japan Open?

Jerry Davis said to me one day at HB, "You wanna go to Japan?"

[3]Even though this is an Open Division event, what division do you usually qualify for (specify Men's or Women's)?

Women's Advanced Ams

[4]What is your hometown?

Long Beach, California5. What is your favorite disc? Star SL driver, JK Aviar putter

[6]Do you typically throw 150 class discs?

No, mostly mid 160's

[7]How long have you been playing disc golf?

This is my third year of competition.

[8]Do you play more for fun or for the competition?

Fun, but the competition is part of it. The tournaments afford me many opportunities to test my abilities and set goals.

[9]What is your most memorable event and why?

That is the toughest question of this whole list, even though I have not been competing long. I would say the 2005 Women's National Championships in Peoria, Illinois. My first final 9, my first plane flight to a tournament. Plus the chance to play an all Women's tournament and make new friends especially Carla and Jeni.

[10]What is your goal for the Japan Open?

Other than play well on a great course, really just to experience Japan. I want to make new friends and be with current ones in a new place. I can't wait to step off the plane!