If I were to have drawn up how the first two weeks on the Gateway Tour would have gone, they would have turned out much differently than they actually have. It's been a tough start to the year, but that's the course this game seems to take us on. Through the highs and lows you just need to keep plugging along, learning from mistakes, and putting the past behind you. I've tried to do this knowing the sun will rise again tomorrow, and there's always another tournament to perform better.
Last week did however have a couple high points. One of these being my 3rd career hole-in-one during my first round (2nd in competition and 2nd in 11 months). An 8-iron from 187 yards hit on the right ridge of the green and funnelled back towards the pin. For a moment it disappeared on the backside of the mound, but reappeared for a split second before hitting the center of the pin and disappearing into the cup! This sparked a miniature rally towards the end of the round, but didn't carry over to the second round enough to make the cut.
The second positive outtake from last week was the way I chipped both rounds, and putted the ball the 2nd round. When my ball striking went south, my chipping stepped up and saved me many strokes in both rounds. Chipping has always been one of my strengths and something I've enjoyed practicing my whole career. Also, after making the switch back to the standard length putter after round one, I rolled the ball very well the next day. Now that I've had time to practice with it the last few days, I have a new found confidence and enjoyment around the greens that will hopefully carry through the coming week.
A very busy week lies ahead for me as we get into the last week of January. The Gateway Tournament #3 will play out Monday-Wednesday at the Whirlwind Cattail Course in Chandler, AZ. You can follow the progress of this event at: http://gatewaytour.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/gway11/event/gway114/contest/1/leaderboard.htm
Following the Gateway event, I will be trying to qualify for a PGA Tour event right here in Scottsdale. The Waste Management Phoenix Open pre-qualifier will take place for me at Lone Tree GC on Thursday where roughly 100 guys will compete for 9+ spots in the Monday qualifier to get into the main event. It'll be a great week to test my game against some of the best players in the country and I'm very much looking forward to it!
That's all for now from "the tips", but until next time remember.....a smooth swing with good contact always goes further than a hard swing and poor contact!
Bryce
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Saturday, January 22, 2011
Ace in the Hole!
If I were to have drawn up how the first two weeks on the Gateway Tour would have gone, they would have turned out much differently than they actually have. It's been a tough start to the year, but that's the course this game seems to take us on. Through the highs and lows you just need to keep plugging along, learning from mistakes, and putting the past behind you. I've tried to do this knowing the sun will rise again tomorrow, and there's always another tournament to perform better.
Last week did however have a couple high points. One of these being my 3rd career hole-in-one during my first round (2nd in competition and 2nd in 11 months). An 8-iron from 187 yards hit on the right ridge of the green and funnelled back towards the pin. For a moment it disappeared on the backside of the mound, but reappeared for a split second before hitting the center of the pin and disappearing into the cup! This sparked a miniature rally towards the end of the round, but didn't carry over to the second round enough to make the cut.
The second positive outtake from last week was the way I chipped both rounds, and putted the ball the 2nd round. When my ball striking went south, my chipping stepped up and saved me many strokes in both rounds. Chipping has always been one of my strengths and something I've enjoyed practicing my whole career. Also, after making the switch back to the standard length putter after round one, I rolled the ball very well the next day. Now that I've had time to practice with it the last few days, I have a new found confidence and enjoyment around the greens that will hopefully carry through the coming week.
A very busy week lies ahead for me as we get into the last week of January. The Gateway Tournament #3 will play out Monday-Wednesday at the Whirlwind Cattail Course in Chandler, AZ. You can follow the progress of this event at: http://gatewaytour.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/gway11/event/gway114/contest/1/leaderboard.htm
Following the Gateway event, I will be trying to qualify for a PGA Tour event right here in Scottsdale. The Waste Management Phoenix Open pre-qualifier will take place for me at Lone Tree GC on Thursday where roughly 100 guys will compete for 9+ spots in the Monday qualifier to get into the main event. It'll be a great week to test my game against some of the best players in the country and I'm very much looking forward to it!
That's all for now from "the tips", but until next time remember.....a smooth swing with good contact always goes further than a hard swing and poor contact!
Bryce
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