Quick update since it has been about a week…I played a couple rounds since last post with some mixed results. Played on the 8th at Vineyard and shot a solid 77 (+7) with three 3-putts. My last round on the 15th, I played at Vineyard again, but I shot my highest round in a long time with a very bad 86 (+16). Funny thing is I actually feel really positive about my game right now and I feel like the score of 86 is just an outlier. My short game is costing me so many strokes I can’t even count, Four 3-putts in this round and only 4/14 on up and downs attempts as I only hit 2 GIR’s all day. That was mostly due to the high winds and semi erratic driving that left me with basically no chance to hit a lot of greens.
I’m playing tomorrow and I’ll probably update on Sunday about how I played, but I’m actually super confident going into tomorrow even after coming off my worst scoring round in a long time. The stats might look terrible, but I actually hit a lot of solid shots and my work at the range since has been real solid. It’s hard to explain I guess, but I really feel like my game is improving. I’m starting to ingrain a consistent pre shot routine and now that I’m playing more often, I’m starting to understand my golf swing and the feelings associated with good and bad strikes. I’m honestly not too concerned with scores right now, just as long as I’m continuing to improve certain aspects of my game, the low scores will come and take care of themselves. I’ve dedicated a lot more time to practicing my short game the past few days and will continue going forward as that will be what lowers my scores the quickest. I’ll update again on Sunday and let you know how I played tomorrow.
UPDATE 1/20/14: Unfortunately my plans to play Saturday fell through late Friday night and was unable to get out and play. Will be going to the PGA Tour Farmers Insurance Open here at Torrey Pines this week and I’ll take some pictures and video from Wednesdays practice rounds for you all to enjoy, so stay tuned!
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