At 13, she finished 11th at last year's state amateur at Hill Air Force Base.

"My goal is to be the Utah Junior Golfer of the Year," Sirene said.

Her dad has been her main coach. But he hasn't hesitated in taking her to others for specialties, like video breakdown at the Golf Lab and elements of her short game with the talented Glen Spencer at Golf Galaxy.

"I used to hang around my dad when he was playing. He's pretty good. He's been my main coach," Sirene said. "I really don't need another one, really."

But her father doesn't mind enlisting handlers.

One of the experts who has dissected Blair's game is 2007 Utah Section PGA Teacher of the Year Cory Badger, director of instruction at The Golf Lab.

Badger notes Blair's UGA victories this year have come against competition that didn't include many of the state's top collegiate players.

Still, he believes Blair can bring it to them and handle the pressure.

"I think it's hard for any kid to have that kind of pressure put on them, but she expects it out of herself," Badger said. "I think she really is that good.

"A lot of the college girls are not playing in these events, so the fields are not as good as they can be. She would tell you that. She is still amazing, however. I teach many of the college players and this summer, when they're competing, we'll see how good she is, but I think she can still beat them and they are pretty talented."

Badger sees the natural mechanics in Blair's swing are pure.

"The thing I notice about her is not only is she a great talent, but she knows how the swing should feel," Badger said, "and it is something I haven't seen in many young golfers. You show her, and not only does she do it, but she knows how it feels to do it right, to feel the correct position and to replicate it."

Badger said, "She's determined. She wants to be good, and I think she has a drive for it. I think her family has really good support. I don't see a lot of pressure from them; I just see good support."

Blair is currently ranked No. 3 on the UGA Women's Performance Points behind Lachell Poffenberger (6.25 rating) and Thatcher (6.00) with a 5.00 rating in just three events played.

Robert Blair is obviously proud of his daughter. He's trying to be a gentle handler.

"It's fun. She's a pleasant person to be around, and she's played against and with some very good women who are a joy to be around as I caddy for her," he said.

In other words, the kid is young, nice, and others are returning the sugar.

So far, it works.

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