This week we're playing at Timacuan Golf Course in Lake Mary, Florida. It's a very nice course just outside of Orlando. I teed of #10 at 12:00 EST today. There are definitely some longer holes at Timacuan, and #10 is one of them...especially with firm breeze in your face! I got off to a good start though. I was even par coming into #17 with one birdie and one bogey. I misjudged the wind on my approach shot and left myself with a 45 foot putt for birdie directly into the grain. After playing on some quicker greens, it was hard to make myself hit the ball hard enough to get to the hole, particularly on longer putts into the grain. I left my birdie attempt 12 feet short, and couldn't convert for par. My first and only three putt of the day. On #18 I hit a good drive and a good second shot...too good, in fact. I pulled it a little left, but regardless of direction, it was too much club. I found out the hard way that you should favor the front of 18 green...because there is a hazard just behind the green that I failed to notice during my practice round. I had to drop out of the hazard, but did make a decent chip and great putt to save bogey.
Although I was two over making the turn, I felt (with that previous save for bogey) I had some decent momentum going. Sure enough, my 18 foot putt for birdie on #1 just burned the lip and I tapped in for par! I missed the next green, hit a good chip, but completely and utterly misread my putt for par. I think this is where my mental game gave way. All of the sudden I went from being focused on hitting fairways and greens to being "score" focused. Not good. I missed every following green, with exception of the par 5s (both birdie putts burned the edge & didn't fall). Now although I'm not proud of that statistic, I did make some GREAT up & downs to save par on three of those five par 4s. Needless to say, it was exhausting. It felt like the harder I tried, the more I missed the greens! I finished, carding a 77 for the day. Like I said, while I'm not particularly proud of my score, I am proud that I continued to fight & didn't give up or get down on myself. I'm not sure where my score puts me in relation to the field, but hopefully I can hang in there and come back strong tomorrow! I will definitely commit myself to do a better job of focusing on hitting fairways and greens!
Thanks for checking in and for all of your encouragement via facebook, texts, and this blog!!!! I will be teeing of #1 at 12:50 tomorrow! I'll keep you updated! Thanks again, and have a great night!
Soli Deo Gloria
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Reunuion - Round Three
If you were able to see my Facebook updates, you know that yesterday's round was an improvement on my first round to say the least! The weather was gorgeous, but it was still fairly windy. I got off to a rocky start, and was four over after the first five holes. I started focusing on hitting the center of the green & that helped considerably. A few birdies and bogeys later I carded a 76, which I was pretty pleased with after such a rough start.
After my round, I had dinner with some friends from college who live in Orlando. Thanks Katie and Leigh Anne for a fun night! The night got even better when my parents arrived. I was SO EXCITED that they were able to come!!!!! They watched me play the last round today & then we're going to visit Disney World for a couple of days!
Thankfully, today's round was even better than yesterday's! I got off to a much better start, hitting eight out of the first nine greens. I made the turn at two under! The back nine played a little tougher than the front. My two bogies came at 14 & 16. Both are intimidating holes on a normal day. Add a few gusts of wind, tournament pressure, and they're even harder. I was able to finish with pars on the last two holes to card an even par 72 for the day!
Today's score bumped me up to a finish in eighth place!!! I am so happy to have finished so strong after such a rough start. I am also very thankful that the Lord has blessed me with a community of family & friends who are so supportive. THANK YOU for all of your encouragement this week! My next event will be a Suncoast event in two weeks in Orlando. Thanks again for following and I'll keep you updated!
Soli Deo Gloria
After my round, I had dinner with some friends from college who live in Orlando. Thanks Katie and Leigh Anne for a fun night! The night got even better when my parents arrived. I was SO EXCITED that they were able to come!!!!! They watched me play the last round today & then we're going to visit Disney World for a couple of days!
Thankfully, today's round was even better than yesterday's! I got off to a much better start, hitting eight out of the first nine greens. I made the turn at two under! The back nine played a little tougher than the front. My two bogies came at 14 & 16. Both are intimidating holes on a normal day. Add a few gusts of wind, tournament pressure, and they're even harder. I was able to finish with pars on the last two holes to card an even par 72 for the day!
Today's score bumped me up to a finish in eighth place!!! I am so happy to have finished so strong after such a rough start. I am also very thankful that the Lord has blessed me with a community of family & friends who are so supportive. THANK YOU for all of your encouragement this week! My next event will be a Suncoast event in two weeks in Orlando. Thanks again for following and I'll keep you updated!
Soli Deo Gloria
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Reunuion: Nicklaus Course Round One
Hey everyone, and welcome back!!! I hope you had a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season! I'm starting off my 2012 season with a Suncoast event in Orlando, Florida this week. We're playing the Nicklaus course the 7-9th.
Today was a rough start! I carded a 9-over, 81. I have to admit my nerves got the best of me in a couple of instances, particularly the first couple of holes. That's part of getting back into the competitive spirit I suppose! Today was an especially windy day in Orlando as well, making approach shots and holding greens more challenging. Despite the wind and gray skies, I was thankful it never rained on us. We endured only a light sprinkle the last few holes.
I really struggled hitting greens today, although I didn't it the ball badly. I hit 8 greens total, but actually "hit" 5 more that didn't hold. Overall, I chipped well today and gave myself great chances to save par...I just couldn't convert the save. Putting was the real problem. I had 4 three putts today, giving me a grand total of 33 putts. Yuck! I struggled reading the putts. Except for one putt (which was relatively lengthy...about 60 feet), my speed control was pretty good. I struggled with the shorter putts. I even had a couple of three footers that lipped out! For those of you that play, you know this can quickly effect your confidence. I think that's what happened today. I started second guessing & eventually made it harder for myself to commit to a read.
I did have two beautiful birdies today, which as nice to see! Also, I've recently made some pretty significant swing changes & was pretty pleased with my ball striking under tournament pressure in tough conditions. There's still a lot of room for improvement, but I'm at least feeling a little more comfortable and confident.
I'm currently tied for 22nd and take out my four three putts...I'd be top ten. I tee off tomorrow morning at 11:36 EST. I'd appreciate any thoughts, prayers, and good vibes you could send my way! Thank you so much for your support and keeping up with my adventures! Have a great night and God bless!
Today was a rough start! I carded a 9-over, 81. I have to admit my nerves got the best of me in a couple of instances, particularly the first couple of holes. That's part of getting back into the competitive spirit I suppose! Today was an especially windy day in Orlando as well, making approach shots and holding greens more challenging. Despite the wind and gray skies, I was thankful it never rained on us. We endured only a light sprinkle the last few holes.
I really struggled hitting greens today, although I didn't it the ball badly. I hit 8 greens total, but actually "hit" 5 more that didn't hold. Overall, I chipped well today and gave myself great chances to save par...I just couldn't convert the save. Putting was the real problem. I had 4 three putts today, giving me a grand total of 33 putts. Yuck! I struggled reading the putts. Except for one putt (which was relatively lengthy...about 60 feet), my speed control was pretty good. I struggled with the shorter putts. I even had a couple of three footers that lipped out! For those of you that play, you know this can quickly effect your confidence. I think that's what happened today. I started second guessing & eventually made it harder for myself to commit to a read.
I did have two beautiful birdies today, which as nice to see! Also, I've recently made some pretty significant swing changes & was pretty pleased with my ball striking under tournament pressure in tough conditions. There's still a lot of room for improvement, but I'm at least feeling a little more comfortable and confident.
I'm currently tied for 22nd and take out my four three putts...I'd be top ten. I tee off tomorrow morning at 11:36 EST. I'd appreciate any thoughts, prayers, and good vibes you could send my way! Thank you so much for your support and keeping up with my adventures! Have a great night and God bless!
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