Kevin Shields
Super Moderator
Well, I just finished up today. Just thought I'd share a few things.
First, what I learned about myself. Im very comfortable in those surroundings. Ive always enjoyed spectators at sporting events. I pitched in front of 5000 people against China in the Pony League World Series at 13 so its not something new. The problem is going into the events with a respectable game. The best I played was in 2003 in Erie when I was on the front page of the leaderboard for most of the event.
Coming off a good win and even better ballstriking last week I was really looking forward to this week. Secretly I thought i could contend. But 3 days of lessons and one Monday qualifier caddy job (for a student of mine) left me with some degree of limited practice. I was unable to recapture the same feels and regressed into the same underturned, tugging, backed up move that has plagued me my whole life. I birdied my first two holes but fought the swing and putter the whole day and one loose swing (triple bogey) had me reeling with a 76.
Played better in the second round. -3 thru 14. Gunned a birdie putt on 15 trying to make the cut and 3 putted. Mathmatically eliminated I kinda sleptwalked thru the last 4 and posted 72. Truthfully a very disappointing event altogether.
About the tour: Many more foreign born players then my last event (2006) White belts, undersized shirts, J. Lindenburg pants as far as the eye can see so I need to fashion up. Swings were fast on the whole but alot of solid moves. I may go out and watch some tomorrow. Typically though, the grillroom stories from the leaders involved alot of made 30 footers and chips. But there are some steady rounds too. (not to imply that everyone is getting it done with crazy stuff) More triples and doubles here than Im sure they are used to with all the OB and hazards and slopes.
A side note: You cant believe how many guys aim left and start the ball right. If anyone has a thought or question please chime in
First, what I learned about myself. Im very comfortable in those surroundings. Ive always enjoyed spectators at sporting events. I pitched in front of 5000 people against China in the Pony League World Series at 13 so its not something new. The problem is going into the events with a respectable game. The best I played was in 2003 in Erie when I was on the front page of the leaderboard for most of the event.
Coming off a good win and even better ballstriking last week I was really looking forward to this week. Secretly I thought i could contend. But 3 days of lessons and one Monday qualifier caddy job (for a student of mine) left me with some degree of limited practice. I was unable to recapture the same feels and regressed into the same underturned, tugging, backed up move that has plagued me my whole life. I birdied my first two holes but fought the swing and putter the whole day and one loose swing (triple bogey) had me reeling with a 76.
Played better in the second round. -3 thru 14. Gunned a birdie putt on 15 trying to make the cut and 3 putted. Mathmatically eliminated I kinda sleptwalked thru the last 4 and posted 72. Truthfully a very disappointing event altogether.
About the tour: Many more foreign born players then my last event (2006) White belts, undersized shirts, J. Lindenburg pants as far as the eye can see so I need to fashion up. Swings were fast on the whole but alot of solid moves. I may go out and watch some tomorrow. Typically though, the grillroom stories from the leaders involved alot of made 30 footers and chips. But there are some steady rounds too. (not to imply that everyone is getting it done with crazy stuff) More triples and doubles here than Im sure they are used to with all the OB and hazards and slopes.
A side note: You cant believe how many guys aim left and start the ball right. If anyone has a thought or question please chime in
