(Editor's Note: Seema Sadekar is a contestant on the Golf Channel series Big Break Sandals Resorts, which airs on Monday nights. On Tuesday following each episode, Seema's diary about her experience making the show appears on About.com Golf.)
Big Break Sandals Resorts - Episode 1
By Seema Sadekar
Finally, the big day arrived - Episode 1 of Big Break Sandals Resorts! I had just finished up this past week competing in Decatur, Ill., with my favorite, fabulous (and only) sister on the bag. We both headed to St. Louis to watch the first episode with my family and friends.
Am I nervous to watch myself on television? YES! The worst part is, I am watching the show with my family - people who are brutally honest and will point and laugh at me if I do or say something stupid ... I get it a lot!
What I like about this season at Sandals Resorts is that it provided the contestants and the viewers with something new and different, giving the show a twist. From having the girls stay in a beautiful Villa to having Paul our butler spoiling us rotten, this is the best Big Break ever. From the "Save or Send" addition that caused a mini-drama, to my hair frizzing at the airport upon arrival, I knew that these tidbits would help build the show and make it that much more extraordinary.
One of the most exciting parts of making the first episode is where we all ran inside the house and declared our sleeping beds. I am so embarrassed because, as you know, I discreetly saw an open room with a walk-out deck to the pool and made it my pick. I wasn't in the mood to argue and tear my pretty, new off-the-shoulder dress, either. In the end I was happy with my decision and having Elena, Taryn and Kelly as my roommates wasn't so bad.
Now it's time for business: getting ready to hit my first shot on the Big Break. I was girl number eight to hit the 85-yard wedge shot with scowling winds and a beautiful view of the ocean. Sitting on the bench with all the girls, I felt calm, cool and collected - until it was my turn to hit. My "calm, cool and collected" attitude turned into "I am going to throw up" as my legs started twitching bad. I remember talking to Tina Lloyd, who was a contestant on Big Break Kaanapali and who is like a big sister to me, and she told me to take my time and be patient.
I took Tina's advice and took my time over that first shot. When I pulled the trigger all I felt was turf - I chunked my shot so bad, short and right. All I kept telling myself walking back to the bench, also known as "safe city," is "you did it, you made contact!" We all chuckled and laughed at our shots until we were introduced for the very first time to the "Save or Send" card. When Kelly won the first challenge and decided to save Sara, the rest of us knew we were off to the next challenge and possibly elimination.
The second challenge was a 35-yard wedge shot, and after hitting mine to 10 feet, 3 inches, I was close to going to elimination. But Maiya and Elena proceeded to hit it past me, which guaranteed me to be safe and on to the next show! YAY FOR ME, huge sigh of relief!
Watching the Elimination Challenge with Maiya and Elena was shocking and scary, it was anybody gone at any time. I felt the pressure and nerves for both the girls and I didn't want to see either of them go home. In the end they put up a great fight and unfortunately Elena was the first to get eliminated from Big Break Sandals Resorts. It was shocking to see her go home first because she is a strong competitor, a fighter, a close friend and a sexy doll!
Last but not least, I thought my hair looked great and my outfits thus far were just average. Stay tuned for more flashy and fun outfits with sparkles! See you next week!
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Seema's Big Break Sandals Resorts diaries for About.com are archived here. See the official Big Break Sandals Resorts Web site for video clips, recaps and more.
Comments
Going to be fun to watch you and the other girls on the show over the next few weeks. Good luck on tour too. Hope you’ll be coming to the event in Concord.
Where did they find such a collection of golfin’ hotties? Should be fun to watch this year.
“calm, cool and collected” attitude turned into “I am going to throw up”
that’s funny … hate to think how i’d perform if i had only one shot to get it close in this kind of setting
Hi Seema! You are so beautiful, I can’t wait to see your outfits and read your blogs. I am your biggest fan, Thanks. Jimbo.
You are a riot, I truly enjoyed watching you shine last night. Good luck to you and I hope that you stay sparklie! I could use some golf fashion advice when you have a second. All the best!
big fan of play golf designs and you. keep up the good work and look forward to watching you play this season.
Seema/ you are the everything girl/ beautiful; poised and athletic…I hope you win…I think you are the best!!!!
Sando
Seema just wondering do you make your clothes? where can i get outfits like yours? Just started playing the game and I am about a 28 handicap. Not bad for a beginner:) wishing you all the best show.
You are the coolest cousin! You rock the “big break”, hope u win the show. remember keep the eye on the prize…..and maybe one day i can play with you. love meggggs
Wow…you seem like an amazing person. You are beautiful which is just a bonus. Kim Kardashian doesn’t have anything on you … WOW!!! All you need to do now is win Big Break and we will talk. YOU KNOW WHO!!
You are the bomb Seema!! Don’t forget about us little people when you make it big!! I will be your caddie and you will win a major!!
I caught bits and pieces between the Yankees game. The golf skills of this group is great, but I couldn’t help but imagine if you all went through screen tests. What a good looking group, and you all seem so nice.
I hope the show remains a golf show and does not get sidetracked too far into personality conflicts.
Is that you Hal Sutton? Le’s the personalities and drama going with these hot golf chicks! Seema you are a hot babe.
Girrrrrrrl you betta get dat. ain’t nobody tryin c u lose. lookin good for real.
Seema!!! I love the profile on The Golf Channel On Demand. This is definitely the girl I met in Bradenton, eight years ago!!! So very proud you’re chasing the dream!
You look beautiful and sexy! You are going to make it to the top and we are going to have a big party! Love you, Aunty Surekha.
seemie..we lov you n pray u r gonna go for it gal!!
i so wish we could see the episode..but sadly we dont get the channel.. anyway am so proud of ya..n i cant wait to see more of ya!! lov hun!!
Seema great blog! You are an interesting and beautiful young lady! look forward to watching your success on the show!
Hi Seema, it’s uncle Mario we all saw you on big break including the little ones Athena and Isabella they said you are the best looking girl. We are all proud of you and we know you will give your best. Buona Fortuna.
Hi Seema! It was wonderful watching you on the Big Break, I am from Las Vegas and have seen you practicing before at our club with your sister. You look amazing and I wish you all the best on the show and on tour! Take care. Claire.
go girl!…as far as you want…
Seema you are the hottest girl on the golf course…..I know you will make it till the end…i’m rooting for you girl! Telll LeBron whats up for me …Thanks peaches
I am so happy that someone as nice and as pretty as you were given this opportunity. You and your sister are very refreshing to be around. Good luck on the show and in life. Your friend, Jay.
Seema you are so cute on the show! Keep up the good work, and keep it real
Wow,…Seema you almost gave me a heart attack, 2 weeks in the row sitting at the edge of my seat, oh my god she’s going to be eliminated, had my finger crossed when Kelly came up luckily she missed. Wow what a relief. I will be sitting at the edge of my Lazyboy every week …I hope it gets easier my heart cannot take it.
Zio Mario