confidence through victory

A very gratifying victory two weeks ago at Temecula Creek! I shot 84 and really didn't feel like I played well at all and that is what was so gratifying about the tournament. I was able to feel for the first time that my game has reached another level. Three months ago if I were to shoot 84 in tournament play I would have been OK with that. Now I expect to be shooting below that all the time. I have been consistently able to avoid the "big" numbers and subsequently my scores are becoming lower and more consistent. the next phase of learning is to make more birdies and to be able to feel as though I can get strokes back that I give up. The first major of the year is this coming weekend at Sandpiper in Santa Barbara along the Pacific ocean(little Pebble beach). A two day total of 164 should win so averaging 82 is my goal. Progress is coming, just a bit slower than expected!

Patience and focus

Another poor showing in consecutive tournaments had me really evaluating my current effort level with regard to practice and improvement. I spent a few hours last night reviewing in my head how I approach my entire golf game. One of the glaring things that stood out was my complete lack of focus during the round, which I believe is a direct reflection of how I practice. Instead of going to the range and just hitting ball after ball with the simple focus of ball flight, I need to work on swing plane drills and alignment drills. My short game is a very strong part of my game at the moment which is why I'm not posting scores in the 90's. Starting today, fitness, flexiblity and sound fundamentals are going to take point over any type of power lesson or "new" swing thought. hopefully my focus on these things will prepare me for the seasons first major at Sandpiper golf course in Santa Barbara in three weeks!