Good evening everyone! I hope this finds all of you doing well and enjoying the start of your weekend. As you may recall from my last post, this week’s event did not go according to plan to say the least. I apologize for the late post so ill give a quick recap as it unfolded…
After the delay of round one, we were scheduled to resume play Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. By sunrise Orange County National was yet again surrounded by thunder and lightning with rain on the way. Due to lightening concerns, we had a delayed start but were able to hit it around 8:30. We played one and a half holes just to have the sirens blow yet again. We were in another rain delay! The heavy rain and lightening lasted for about an hour until the heavy stuff stopped. We resumed play in the rain around 10:00. I carded a very disappointing 84 that morning. No matter the circumstances surrounding round one, I made mental mistakes that have not shown up in my game in quite some time. I began second guessing the speed of the greens and could never get my distance on point.
After completion of the 36 hour round one, my second round began the same afternoon at 2:27 p.m. By this point the rain had temporarily moved out of the area and we were able to tee it up without a delay. I started the round off decent with an up and down to save par on the 2nd as well as the 4th. I was one over heading into the 8th hole when the sirens blew once again. This time the rain delay only lasted for 30 minutes. I returned to the 8th to begin a bogey train until the 11th hole. I finished round two at 8 over par for an 80.
I teed off Thursday morning at 7:16 am to begin round three. It began quite the same way as the first two. I started off without any problems, but again, could never get anything going. Lots of minor mistakes with the putter led to yet another 80.
Obviously I am very disappointed with this week’s performance. With all the starting and stopping I never gained complete focus and confidence. BUT the good news is this is all a part of the process of this goofy game I love!! The sport that drives me crazy at times, yet still remains my focus and passion. This past week was a minor hiccup in the road, a mountain that I must climb and most importantly, learn from. A wise man once said, “On the way to where you’re going, don’t forget to enjoy where you’re at.” Even though I did not perform up to my standards, I’m enjoying the ride. I thank God for the position I’m in and the life lessons I am learning along the way!
I want to thank you all for your support and prayers again this week! They mean more than you know.
I will tee it up this Tuesday at Falcons Fire in Kissimmee Florida. I will keep you all posted as round one begins.
Happy Friday :)
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