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.