This morning, a huge storm came through the Orlando area, causing our tee times to get delayed by two hours. Instead of teeing off at 11:36, I teed off at 1:50. Thankfully, although the course was pretty wet, the rain had stopped by the time I arrived to warm up. A couple hours later I was completely out of my rain suit, and the sun peaked through by the end of the round.
On top of the wonderful change in weather, I ended up carding a three under 69 today!!! It was a great round. I hit the ball well, and kept my head on straight. I was VERY thankful because a couple of times my nerves came around...mainly at the beginning and end of the round...but I acknowledged their existence and stayed focused on the process! I had six birdies and three bogies, and made some great saves today as well. I knew how I wanted to play every hole, stuck to my game plan, and that helped me to stay in the present and focus on the process. I am also very happy to report that I finished strong, making great chips and putts on the last two holes to stay at three under! I was able to get in some good practice afterwards, and am exited about tomorrow's round.
I am so very thankful that the Lord brought about a fairly nice afternoon from what was such a dismal morning, and I am so very thankful He allowed all my hard work to come together today as well. It is encouraging to experience a round like today, because not only does it flesh out the benefit of all your hard work and practice, but it reminds me that under par is completely "do-able." As for where I stand compared to the rest of the field, I'm currently three strokes back and tied for second place.
Thank you for all of your good luck wishes and prayers! I am so very grateful! I tee off tomorrow morning at 10:49!
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