Emonton Open Round 1
Thursday’s round did not live up to my high expectations. The morning was like none I have experienced out here. I couldn’t get anything to feel right. My range session felt awful, my chipping and putting session were much of the same. On top of that I kept forgetting stuff in my car, so I had to run to the car 5 times before the round started. It was a very off-timed morning.
For much of my front nine, my timing was still off. I would either hit it perfect or terrible, there was no middle ground. During the wait on my tenth tee, I tried desperately to settle myself down. I did to an extent. My back nine was far more consistent with many birdie putts looking good, but only one falling. I went out in a 5 over 41 and came in with a 1 under 34. I still have a chance for Friday’s round, but I need to play a the great round of golf that I keep expecting.
Following the round, I had one of the best practice sessions of recent memory, I didn’t want to leave but some ominous clouds forced me to head home. It was a fantastic feeling. I was flushing everything, and knowing why I was flushing it. I have finally put the sensation into my body that my coach has been explaining to me for a few months. I feel great, and know that if I keep working hard at ingraining this feeling my game will improve a great deal. I followed that practice with a intense gym session. I told myself that no matter what the rounds I play I still have to work my hardest. My goal is the PGA Tour, and it will take all of my work ethic to get there. I’m not letting a poor round discourage me anymore.
