Florida Update

I have been in Sarasota, Florida for the past month now and everything is going great!
I've been playing out of Sara Bay Golf Club and competing on the West Florida Professional Golf Tour.  I have two top 15 finishes in my first two events and am looking forward to Monday's event at Sara Bay GC.

I am especially pleased with the focused and competitive environment down here.  Surrounded by other pros, I am seeing my game develop through long hours of practice and daily on-course competition with the other local pros.  

I plan on competing weekly on the West Florida Tour through May.
You can check out the tour at:  http://westfloridagolftour.com/

My new office:  Sara Bay Driving Range

Q School

A few weeks back I competed in the PGA Tour Qualifying School tournament in Monterey, CA. Unfortunately, I was unsuccessful in advancing to the next stage by a few strokes. Yes, I wanted more than anything to advance through Q School and get myself closer to my ultimate goal, playing on the PGA Tour.

I am am going to take Q School as another learning experience and use it to improve my game in every way possible.

I will be headed to Florida in 2 weeks and plan on competing every week all the way through April. Florida is the perfect environment for me to push my game to the next level and I couldn't be more excited!

Although Q School was a disappointment I am positive about my future as a professional golfer.

Thank you all for your continued support!

Preparing for Q School

In the past few weeks I have seen my game continue to improve.  I have been focusing on my swing fundamentals and hitting a more consistent draw with my driver and 3 wood.   Two weeks ago I shot 68 for a T8 finish in the Boston Open followed by a T40 finish in the Met Open.

Looking back on the summer, my results were much better than the year before.  The most improved aspect of my game is my attitude.  I have much more patience when it comes to overcoming a bad shot, hole, or even a missed cut.  Most golfers, including professionals, fall victim to doubt.  When faced with adversity I have learned to stick to my game plan and trust way I swing the golf club.

I begin PGA Tour Q School on September 11th at Black Horse Golf Club in Monterey, CA.  I am prepared to play my best golf and am confident it will go well.

Thank you again for your continued support!

Here is a picture of me playing a practice round at Black Horse GC back in April.

Summer Update

The past few weeks have been going very well!  With scores of 72,69,68 I placed 24th at the Bangor Open in Bangor, ME.  The following week I made the cut at the New Hampshire Open and finished T31st, despite having food poisoning the night before the first round.

Last week I struggled with my tee shots at Wee Burn CC during the CT Open and ended up missing the cut.  Although it was frustrating, I made some minor adjustments to my swing that have been paying off.  This past Monday I shot a 69 at the Manchester Open leading to a T9th finish.  I had much better control over my driver and if a few more putts found the hole it would have been another win!

Next up: Boston Open this Saturday.

The summer is off to a great start and I am very happy to be back at Brooklawn CC!  I have been working hard on my game and have a very good feeling about my upcoming tournaments.  My scoring clubs (wedges and putter) have been particularly strong lately and I am focusing on getting more consistency off the tee.  

Here's a look my schedule for the next two months:

7/16             - CT Open Qualifier – Shuttle Meadow GC

7/17             - Met Open Qualifier - St. Andrews CC

7/18- 21       - Bangor Open           

7/30- 1         - CT Open – Wee Burn CC

8/06              - Manchester Open

8/07- 09        - RI Open (Possible)

8/12              - Boston Open

8/14- 15        - Providence Open

8/21- 23        - Met Open @ Plainfield CC

Tournament Updates

US Open Local Qualifying @ Pasatiempo GC
Score 70. Finish T3/90. Qualified

Mass Open Qualifying @
Cohasset GC
Score 69. Finish 1/ 70. Qualified.

I will be playing the Cape Cod Open this Wednesday and Thursday followed by the US Open Sectional Qualifier June 4th.

FIRST WIN!

Yesterday I had my first professional win at Trinitas Golf Club in Stockton, California!

It's always a great feeling seeing hard work pay off!  I have been playing consistently well this year and had a feeling I was going to break through with a win very soon.  My past six events include yesterday's win, a second place (lost in playoff) and four other top 10 finishes.  

I have been less concerned with my golf swing and putting mechanics this year and it has clearly helped my game.  I have committed to playing to my strengths: shaping the golf ball, hitting controlled half shots and maintaining a very smooth swing tempo.

I will play US Open qualifying next Monday at Pasatiempo Golf Club in Santa Cruz, CA.  Hopefully I can keep the good vibes going!

Hey guys.  Yesterday I ended up shooting a (-1) 71 in a Players Tour event placing me in 5th place.  I managed to hit 11/14 fairways and 15/18 greens.  Brad and I have been discussing the importance of good putting in professional golf.  The more I compete the more this becomes evident.  I hit tons of great putts yesterday but was only rewarded with 2 birdies.  If a few more putts had gone in I would have been a contender once again.     

I plan on working twice as hard on my putting as I get ready for two Nationwide Tour Monday qualifiers in the upcoming weeks.  Thanks again to everyone for your support.  

Tournament Update

My game has been getting progressively better as time goes by.  In the past six weeks I've had four top ten finishes in my four tournaments!  

Yesterday I was in a playoff on the Players Golf Tour at The Bridges Country Club.  In windy and rainy conditions I made birdies on holes 14, 17 and 18 to shoot a one under 71.  Unfortunately, I lost on the second playoff hole.  Losing the playoff was disappointing but now I feel even more motivated to work hard and get my first win.

I'll be sure to keep everyone updated!  

I have made changes to my upcoming schedule...

Golf Schedule:  March 2012 – August 2012

3/25/12 - Players Tour – Rancho Solano GC

4/02/12  - Nationwide Tour Monday Qualifier – Soboba Classic

4/04/12 – Beaumont Open – Morongo GC

4/09/12  - Nationwide Tour Monday Qualifier – Stonebrae Classic

4/22/12 – Players Tour – Rio Vista GC

5/06/12  – Players Tour – Teal Bend GC

5/14/12 – US Open Local Qualifier – Pasatiempo GC

5/29/12 – Mass Open Qualifier – Belmont CC

6/05/12 - Mass Open

6/11/12 – Vermont Open

6/14/12 – Westchester Open Qualifier – Powelton

7/09/12 – Westchester Open – Wykagl GC

7/16/12 – CT Open Qualifier – Shuttle Meadow GC

7/18/12 – Bangor Open

7/30/12 – CT Open – Wee Burn CC

8/07/12 – Rhode Island Open

8/12/12 – Boston Open

8/14/12 – Providence Open

Tentative Schedule

Hey everyone.  Things have been going well and my scoring is really improving.  I'm starting to see a bunch of scores in the mid 60's!  Here is a tentative schedule of my upcoming tournaments.

2012 Schedule- 

Golf Club at Wente Vineyards
Livermore, CA
Monday, February 13, 2012

Brookside Country Club
Stockton, CA
Monday, February 27, 2012

Paradise Valley Golf Club
Fairfield, CA
Sunday, March 4, 2012 -
Monday, March 5, 2012

Crow Canyon Country Club
Danville, CA
Monday, March 12, 2012

Oakhurst Country Club
Clayton, CA
Monday, March 19, 2012

Nationwide Monday Qualifier – Fresh Express Classic

Monday, April 9^th 2012

Mass Open –------------------------------- May 2012

VT Open –--------------------------------- May 2012

Greater Bangor Open---------------------July 19-23 

CT Open ----------------------------------- July 25 - 27

Long Beach Open------------------------ July 28 - Aug 2

RI Open ----------------------------------- Aug 8-10

Boston Open ----------------------------- Aug 12- 13   

Providence Open ------------------------ Aug 15- 17th