Round Two - Marion, IA

Today was a long day, but MUCH better!  So please forgive this rather short entry, I'm exhausted and it's late...and I MADE THE CUT...so I have to wake up for a 9:40 tee time in tomorrow's final round!!!!!!!!  I had an afternoon tee time that got pushed back 45 minutes due to some lightening that came into the area this morning.  So instead of teeing off at 1:50, I teed off at 2:35.  We finished at 7:45.

My goal today was to really trust myself, and focus on the shot I wanted to create.  This really helped, especially in my short game!  With chipping and pitching, I put most of my energy into visualizing the shot I wanted, where it would land, how it would roll out, etc.  When putting, I still did everything necessary to decide just how the putt would break and what speed might be best, BUT, once I placed my ball back on the green, I made a conscious decision to commit to that line and to trust my stroke.  I did have a couple of hiccups, and three putted twice.  Other than that, it was a much better day on the greens.  

I finished the day with a one over, 73.  That paired with yesterday's 80 puts me at 153 for the tournament.  When the results came in, I was sitting right on the number, 153 made the cut!  So I will play in my first "final round" on the Futures Tour tomorrow, and I'm so excited!  I tee off #10 at 9:40 a.m.

Thanks for your kind words, thoughts, and prayers!  I'll keep you updated!