Here’s to…
I’m back in Starbucks, reflecting over the last few days. I have been sticking to the routine since I set out to make that adjustment.
I have run into yet another little snag now: golfing vs. practicing? (I know, my life is so rough right now, haha)
I have never been one to golf everyday of the week. Since I became a competitive golfer, the longest stretch of rounds played were in competition. I always used the time between rounds to work on my game.
I have played 5 casual rounds in the past 6 days. It is starting to take its toll on my game and mind.
When golf becomes casual, my mind slips and my focus fades, forcing my game to fade. Usually; whenever mistakes happen in a round, I log them and know what to work on on the practice range. Unfortunately, playing golf every day has forced me to work on those mistakes on the course, which then promotes…
you guessed it… more mistakes.
I have made a point to have no rounds planned until Saturday (which is a competitive skins game). Having this round to work towards each week will keep me focused on the practice range and minimizes the ‘casual’ rounds that become detrimental for my game.
Maybe I am playing golf more to fight the loneliness I am feeling. Golfing takes my mind away from everything for a few hours. Time on the range still allows me to think about all that I am missing out on with the life and love I left behind. It’s time for me to remember why I am doing this and overcome the loneliness and bust my butt to get better each day and climb the professional ladder as fast as I can.
My first tournament is 3 weeks away with the pre-qualifier for the Honda Classic in West Palm, Fla. I have 3 weeks to improve on the good things I am doing(driving, putting, course management) and improve on the not so good things(chipping, iron play).
Here’s to all the hard work to be put in over the next few weeks…
