Well, it wasn't the score that I needed, but it was still a solid round of golf. The focus that was lacking yesterday, was a lot better today. From start to finish, I played very consistently. On the front nine, I made 8 par's and 1 birdie. On the back, I made 3 bogie's and 2 birdie's. Two of the bogie's I made on the back nine came as a result of me trying to be aggressive coming in. I knew that if I wanted to have any chance of making the cut, I needed to pretty much birdie every hole. I was hitting drivers on hole's that wouldn't normally be, and taking dead aim at every flag. And for the most part, it went well. I executed most of the shots like I wanted, but unfortunately the aggressive style cost me a couple strokes.
The biggest issue again today was my putting. However, this time, it wasn't a lack of feel or speed on the greens. I probably had more birdie putts from 15 feet than I've ever had in a single round before. I was hitting good putts with the speed that I wanted, but nothing was going in. It was just one of those days. On #15, I did make a putt from about 60 feet. I guess I used everything up on that one hole.
So, I didn't make the cut this week, but I still feel good about how my game is progressing. It's been two months now since I've started back playing competitively, and I can definitely say that I'm starting to get the confidence back that I need. To me, that's the most important thing in order to be successful as a professional golfer.....or anything really for that matter. And the only way to achieve that level of confidence is to keep playing.
Our November series has come to an end. Erika and I will be flying back to New Orleans on Friday. It'll be good to get back home and see everyone again. I can tell you that I'm very anxious to get back in the gym and continue working towards the goals that I've set there. I also anticipate playing as much golf as I can to keep improving and be ready to play once the tour starts back up in December. 'Til next time......
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