- May 12th, 2008
US Open
Local Qualifier - Fairbanks Ranch CC - Jun 2nd, 2008
US Open
Sectional Qualifying - Lake Merced GC
2007 PGA Q School 286 , T50
Well after the fires canceled 1st stage of Q school at Carlton Oaks, I travelled to Scottsdale, AZ to compete at the TPC Champions course. The week was filled with solid drives in the fairway and irons to the greens, but the putter never got even warm and I missed the cut. It was disappointing, however I learned a great deal about where my golf game, family and personal priorities lie. The year was successful in many ways and I was challenged greatly being away from the family. The next months will be the time I re-evaluate professional golf, family, and life in general. Thanks for all your support these past two years, the learning experiences have been great.
August 31, 2007
The past couple of months have been really busy. The end of June I played in a GS Pro Tour event at Indian Wells, shooting 69-65-69 for a -13 total and 5th place finish. My game started to come together that week and I carried the momentum into July playing at Carlton Oaks GC (Q school - 1st stage). I shot an opening round 69 at the challenging layout and second round 71 with some consistent irons and beautiful drives. Carlton Oaks is a long course at 7,300+ yards and small greens with a good amount of slopes and mounds. A final round 73, with 17 pars lead to a disappointing 7th place finish. I struck the ball great all three days and feel very confident that I can get the job done in first stage at Q school on this course. I then headed to Spanish Bay at Pebble Beach for a corporate event with GM. It was a terrific event an I met some incredible businessmen and people. After that event I traveled to Incline Village NV for a team event at the Incline Village Championship course in Lake Tahoe. My partner and I took 2nd place in our flight and I was happy with consistent and stellar play. I then headed east to play a Monday Nationwide qualifier at Pocono Hills GC in PA. This extremely tight tree lined course demanded precise tee shots and solid iron play to score low. The low round of the day was only 67 and actually 69s qualified. After a bogey-par-birdie-eagle start, I thought I was on my way to a great round. However a five iron squirted right a disappeared into a tree never to show it's dimples again. That led to a double and I closed out the front side three over with another double after entering the forest on one hole. I struck the ball well on the backside but didn't get it going fast enough to make a difference in the end. NO qual this week. I finally returned home after the long three weeks on the road and enjoyed a week or practice and then seeing the kid's at their first day in school. Summer is in 3rd grade, Ally in 1st, and Ty has made it to kindergarden. They were all very excited and I was happy to be home for the event. The final and only event in August was held at La Purisma GC, one of the hardest courses in the U.S. I was happy with my ball striking as I hit 33 of 36 greens, however my putter was non existent for the first two days. One of those weeks, but disappointing after getting so many chances and seeing so many putts lip out or burn the edge. I missed the cut by two strokes and headed home determined to get my putter back in shape!
June 18, 2007
Unfortunately it looks as if the US Pro Tour is not going to uphold it's commitment to over 350 players this year, me being one of them. My entire schedule was focused on playing 24 US Pro Tour events and I have been scrambling to get other events lined up. I started playing on the GST Pro Series tour and competed in two events in April at Mesquite CC and Taqhuiz Creek GC. With some consistent and steady play, I shot -3 for a 42nd place finish at Mesquite then followed that week up with a 24th finish at Taqhuiz Creek. The swing changes still feel odd and in the tighter demanding golf courses such as these, you need to place your ball very accurately. Terre Lago event followed and I didn't play my best missing the cut by a couple of strokes. The first four months of the season was taking it's toll on me physically and mentally, as I returned home to Laura and the kids completely exhausted. After these events, I tuned up for the US Open qualifier and proceeded to miss the cut by two shots down at San Diego CC. The greens were extremely quick and the rough was up, so my playing companions both took their time, shoot 83 and 89. It was time to travel back East to a Monday Nationwide qualifier in MY. I hit the ball solidly all day and gave myself a bunch of chances but failed to convert and ended up missing the number by a few shots. After returning from that trip I needed to take some time off from the golf course and focused my efforts back in the gym. It was great to get back to the daily workout schedule and I am proud to say that I have beefed up to 180 lbs and feel really good heading into the summer.
April 16, 2007
I finished the GST Pro Series event after three tough days on the Carlton Oaks GC. One of the toughest tracks in San Diego county, Carlton Oaks demands length off the tee and accurate irons on every shot. I started off the tournament with a 71 (-1) round, followed up by another good round minus a small hiccup on the 15th hole. Starting the final day, I had a chance to post a great number and watch the field try to match it. I almost completed my goal for the day, shooting -2 under (70), and finishing -1 under for the tournament and in 8th place. Off to San Francisco with the family and kids the next day as the family had spring break! We took the kids to San Francisco, Saulsolito, San Rafeal, Muir Beach, Scoots Valley, Santa Cruz, and Aptos CA for the whirlwind trip. Riding the trolley cars and hiking on Muir beach were two highlights of the trip. After the trip finished I traveled to Reno NV for some business meetings and then back to San Jose to prepare for the San Jose Canadian Tour event. Unfortunately I got the stomach flu for five days heading into this event and was not 100%. The first day of the event I got off the tee at 3:00 as the last group with the winds 25 mph steady, gusting to 40 mph. It was a rough round of golf as we played in the wind swept conditions to 7:30 pm through 14 holes. Up at the crack of dawn and we restarted our round at 7:00 am. The second day was actually calm, and scores reflected the conditions. I finished up the first round and then headed out for the second round. Feeling somewhat better from the flu, I started out with birdies on 1,5,7, and 9, but made a mess of 8 and turned at -1 under. Another birdie at 10 before the wind picked up and then it was hold on to your hats as the wind started blowing again. All in all, it was a tough event for me, but I never threw in the towel. Winners ever quit and quitters never win!
March 28, 2007
I traveled to Patterson CA to play the first US Pro Golf Tour event at Diablo Grande. The course was a beast with 6-12 inch rough, tight fairways, and windy conditions. I was excited for this event because the course was super tough and it was one of the best tests I have seen in my short career. I welcomed the challenge and set out on day one with a positive outlook no matter what took place. The first round was a solid ball striking day with some good wind to challenge every shot. A solid 37 (+1) going out followed by another 37 coming in put me at +2 for the tournament and tied for 39th place. All in all, I was happy the way I struck the ball and saved some crucial pars with great putts. The second day was just as tough, but again I played well enough to card two 37s and come away at +4 for the tournament. Making the cut was not the primary goal, but the degree of separation from +4 to -2 was very slim, and I knew I had a great round in me. The third and final round was probably the best of the year, with really consistent play through 15 holes. I managed to play very aggressive on the closing holes to try jump up into the top 20, just falling short at a T31st.
After Daiblo Grande I went to the Nationwide Monday qualifier for the Livermore tournament. Playing Castlewood CC, I started with bogey-birdie-birdie followed by fifteen straight pars to shot 71 (-1). Those fifteen pars had 4 lip outs and another four edges were burned. The score to make the event was 68, and I had it on the blade. It was a good round, and I know that the future rounds are going to be lower and lower!
This week I am playing the first GST Tour major event at Carlton Oaks CC. This is one of if not the toughest track in San Diego County.
March 5, 2007
As you can see a lot has changed from last year. A new look for the web site and a new vision on the future for myself and my family. The off season has allowed me to refocus my intentions and continue to work hard at my game and mental outlook o the world of golf. I started out the year with the intent to play on the Nationwide Tour full time through Monday qualifying. I truly believe this is a step that will ensure my success on the ultimate level. I competed in two PGA tour qualifiers, shooting under par for both events with very consistent play! I also played the US Pro Golf Tour ranking school event at Salt Creek Golf Course in Chula Vista CA. The conditions were very difficult on the final two days and scoring was hard to come by. Finishing outside the top 25 gives me the opportunity to play more Monday Nationwide qualifiers and get into the bigger events throughout the country.
The final week of February I traveled to Guatemala City to play a Hooter's Tour event! What a blast. Guatemala is a beautiful country with some of the most amazing people I have met. We played at San Isidro GC, which is a high class up scale course and country club just outside the city. With the incredible volcanoes in the back round and purest greens, the course was magnificent. The course was a difficult test for the field as the scoring averages were around 78 for the first two days. I played some of the greatest golf of my life highlighted with a birdie-eagle-eagle stretch in the second round. Playing the sixth hole, I hammered a 3 wood down the middle and set up for a nice gap wedge from 128 yards. After a smooth swing and a perfect flight, my ball landed five feet right of the hole, took one hop and spun right back into the cup. Alto cincos (high fives) for all the caddies and the players, it was a greet shot. I followed that up with a 375 yard drive and 200 yard six iron that actually lipped out of the hole for a double eagle albatros! The ball finished a foot away for a tap in eagle! Yes that was a first, eagle-eagle! Going into the final round I was excited to get underway and shot a really low round to climb back into contention. the weather had different thoughts as the tournament was cut short due to dense fog! All in all, it was a great week of playing and I commend the Hooter's Tour for putting on such a super week.
The upcoming weeks I will be playing in Northern CA at Diablo Grange in Patterson CA, and then in Livermore at the Nationwide event. Some of the biggest mental breakthroughs have happened in the past month, so get ready for an incredible ride, because this show is going all the way!
October 10, 2006
It has been a great three months of golf! My game has dramatically improved over the course of the summer and I am ahead of schedule to reach my goals. I put in very long hours over the past three months, playing thirteen events, with twelve top 25s, seven top 10s, and two top 5 finishes. My scoring average over that period was a solid 70.35, hitting over %75 of greens and fairways.
Here are a couple of quick recaps:
The A.G. Spanos Tour -- SCGA
Playing at the SCGA members club is a great opportunity to see the course I will play for the first stage of Q school. It was in great shape and I felt confident coming into the week. Rounds of 69-65-70 for a -12 under 204 earned a T8 finish and another top 10. Highlights included the lowest scoring average for a tournament (68.0), lowest putting statistics (1.61 per hole), and the highest birdie conversion rate of %39.88 percent.
The Spanos Tour Championship
I entered the championship in 38th position on the money list. Fired rounds of 72-69-71-70 for a -6 under total 282 and a 9th place finish, ending the year 31st on the money list. Considering I was 89th on the money list at the start of June, I was excited to put together a strong summer of play and finish off the A.G. Spanos Tour with fine fashion.
Golden State Tour Events
I played in five events in the month of September, with four finishes in the top 10. These events were scheduled to keep my game sharp during a downtime of tournaments. A first round 67 (-4) at Arrowood GC in Oceanside gave me the lead overnight; however, average putting during the final round left me with a 3rd place finish for the event.
Nationwide Monday Qualifier
I played the Mark Christopher Charity Classic Monday qualifier at the Champions course in Beaumont CA. Again, solid play led to a 68 (-4) and a T6 finish out of 129 players. The only problem was that there were twelve players tied for 6th place and we ran out of daylight. The next morning everyone was up early to play-off for the final two spots to earn entry into the Mark Christopher Charity Classic. I played a good drive and solid eight-iron to fifteen feet, but my birdie putt just slid by and my chance was over. I took a very positive note from that performance and feel I am ready for the next level.
October is Q-School preparation month. Only three weeks until first stage at the SCGA members course in Murrieta Ca. I feel confident that my game is ready and I can take it to the next level during the next three months. My mental outlook on playing tournaments has changed dramatically over the past six months and I play an attacking style of golf with an aggressive attitude towards scoring. Thanks again for all the support during the first 15 months of my professional career. I will see you on the PGA tour!
Since the last post, I have been on the road playing in Northern California through the heat and windy conditions. During the month of May I played at Harding Park in San Francisco, the U.S. Open qualifier and some other small events. Harding Park was a beautiful course with exciting scenery and great golf. I played solid but did not play consistent enough to make the cut. My game was coming along, and I knew that great things were just around the corner. In early June I traveled to the Monterrey Peninsula and played the A.G. Spanos Tour event at the Bayonet Course. Bayonet is rated as one of the most difficult courses in the U.S. Premium shot making is a must if you are going to score at Bayonet as the large trees catch balls and the greens are very slick. Day one I played solid golf with a few mistakes and turned in a score of 75. Day two was a different and humbling round as I lost 3 balls in trees and had a rough day on the greens. Going through these types of rounds I am learning how to handle different situations and know when to go for it and when to lay up.
During the middle of June I traveled to Walnut Creek for the Stead Motors Shootout. The course was in rough shape but I played good golf shooting a 290 (+2) for the four days, finishing T36 and another check. I didn't have my A game but managed to use the highest percentage shots and execute those shots. This is the first tournament that I really saw my mental game improve through positive thinking and a great attitude. During the week I had 12 birdies on the rough bumpy greens, but all in all a successful step towards my goals.
After Walnut Creek I headed to Stockton CA for the $250,000 Spanos Open. This is the largest mini tour purse in the country and I looked to capitalize on the prior week's performance. The first two days were very hot with blowing winds upward to 20-30 mph. I played great shooting 144 (E) for the first two days putting me inside the cut by 6 strokes. The last two days were much nicer conditions as the winds died down and the pins were tucked. I again hit the ball very consistently, and shot 71-73 for the final two days placing T22 in the Spanos Open. The event ended with 12 birdies and an eagle, offset by 12 bogies and a double. The great news is that I climbed 17 spots on the official money list and put myself in position to get into the Tour Championship at the end of the season.
This past week I played a Golden State Tour event at Oak Valley in Beaumont CA. I looked to take my improving game to the next level and ended up shooting 140 (-4) for the two day event placing 11th overall. My overall game has really taken a turn for the better in the last month and I feel confident that the uphill trend will continue. In fact I am writing this just after the first round of the AG Spanos event at Oak Valley were I shot 67 (-5) the first day. I capped off the first day with a 243 yard 3 iron to three feet for an eagle 3 on the final hole. Great things are starting to happen, please check back for the latest updates.
Best to you and your endeavors,
Jay Slough
It's been a while since my last posting and ss you can see I gave my web site a face-lift during the first part of the year. It should be easier to navigate and view specific information throughout the site; I hope you enjoy!
During the last two months I have taken some necessary steps to improve my overall game and performance. I have been re-working my swing to produce a penetrating ball flight that will hold up in any kind of conditions. Speaking of conditions, the month of March was as wet, cold, and windy as I have ever seen. Every tournament was contested in these conditions and it gave me some great experience! After recovering from a freak injury to my finger in early March, I was back in the field at Red Hawk GC in Temecula CA. Windy conditions and very slow and bumpy greens made scoring difficult as the field struggled. My swing changes were tested and I was happy with the improvement, but as you know it takes time to see the benefits and I missed the cut by three strokes.
At the end of March I was off to Moreno Valley for a rain soaked shortened event. Again I saw some marked improvement in my swing and I ended up tied for 67th. My finger was almost completely healed and I could swing the club pain free, so I really looked forward to April and the tournaments in Northern California.
The first tournament was the San Leandro Open just south of Oakland CA. I started off with a strong 71 in the windy afternoon conditions. Some highlights included remarkable saves at the 244-yard par 3 seventh, and 229-yard par 3 seventeenth. My brother Tim caddied for me and we keep or wits in the wind and looked forward to day number two. The second day was the day I was looking for concerning my swing. Everything started to fall in place as I shot 68 to play my way into the top ten. I looked to keep the momentum going in the third round starting two under through six holes, but ran into some unlucky breaks and finished the tournament one under and a tie for 24th. All in all, I was happy with the finish because I could see the way my game was shaping up.
The next week I traveled up to Sacramento for the Sacramento Open. I was fortunate enough to have my uncle on my bag as we took on the field at Teal Bend GC, a beautiful 7,081-yard par 72 layout in the plains of Sacramento. Two great days of ball striking lead to another made cut and a pair of 72s, hitting 30 of 36 greens in the process. Day three the great ball striking continued hitting 16 greens in regulation, but the putter took the day off and I finished tied for 48th.
After the past two tournaments my coach and I have re focused our effort on the mental side of the game and building a stronger subconscious. I am doing numerous mental drills including visualization, meditation, and hypnotizing, all focused on improving my mental state on the course. I truly believe the next two months are going to be huge!
Please feel free to drop me a line anytime!
Semper Fi,
Jay
February 1, 2006
I am off to a great start in 2006. I started off the new year cashing in on two Golden State events and playing my way into the Buick Open qualifier with a 69 at Twin Oaks golf course. A new focus and a new outlook on my golf has made the difference thus far. I have rolled the ball on the greens fantastic, and have driven the ball the best of my short career. I am on the right track and continue to strive to win tournaments and develop as an elite player.
The Buick Open qualifier was a great experience playing alongside of Scott Gutschewski and Paul Becker. Scott finished 149th on the PGA Tour money list and Paul is an up and coming player here in San Diego. I plan to play more qualifiers throughout the year when my schedule permits because the experience is valuable to my success.
The A.G. Spanos Tour starts next month! I am gearing up to take control of the money lead and win for the first time on the Spanos Tour. This is going to be awesome!
Thank you for your support....your positive words and prayers are the answer. Please pray for my success, it means the world!
January 10, 2006
This year is going to be incredible! I can feel the successes already as I gear up to play a full A.G. Spanos schedule (16 events), 3 PGA Tour qualifiers (and events), as well as a handful of Golden State Tour events. In the first 5 months of the season I will be successfully playing 48 days in tournaments alone! The last two months I have discovered new visions of my future, new pictures of success, and the process of what it takes to be number #1. There is nothing standing in my way to be the #1 golfer in the world and I look forward to the challenges that await along the path and the sweet victories.
The past year taught me about not only my game, but how to succeed in the future, whether playing on the Spanos Tour, Golden State Tour, or PGA Tour. I have learned some very important lessons along the way and can't wait to get out and show the world Jay Slough. My web site will be getting some small face lifts along the way...I hope you enjoy it!
Thank you for your support....your positive words and prayers are the answer. Please pray for my success, it means the world!
September 10, 2005
The past month of play has seen some drastic improvements and some unlucky rounds. I played 4 tournaments since the win in Reno and have had the best ball striking of my short career. Unfortunately I didn't capitalize on many opportunities and missed some cuts by a stroke or two. The direction my game is going has given me another burst of confidence and determination towards my goal to compete and win at the ultimate level.
One highlight during the month included a 63 at my home course to set a new course record! I must have used up too many birdies that day (10), as the following two tournaments the ball just would not drop. Two tournaments at the SCGA course provided 12 lip outs for birdie in the first 27 holes, and I was -2 under par at that point. Dealing with the frustration of not making those putts taught me an important lesson of playing one shot at a time and keep my eyes on the shot at hand.
Although I didn't score well the past 4 weeks, I think my game is twice as good as it was during my win at Reno. My stats prove what I am talking about:
Rounds - 4
Fairways hit - 49 of 56 (87.5%)
Greens in Reg - 116 / 144 (80.5%)
It is hard to say that my putting was flawed seeing I was hitting the edges of the hole and lipping putts out at an alarming rate. My devotion and determination to continue to excel and compete will pay off in the future, I am sure of it.
Thanks you for your support and please feel free to call or write anytime.
July 25, 2005
The month of July has been busy and exciting. I had 6 tournaments scheduled and managed to play in 4 so far. It started out with a T7 at SCGA, the course at which 1st stage Q-school qualifying will be held, followed by a 2nd place finish at Los Serranos. I went down to San Diego and played at Double Tree golf resort and managed my way around the course with a 73(+1), one stroke out of the money. I then went to Long Beach, CA, for a Long Beach Open prep held by the Golden State Tour. I played at El Dorado the first day and finished up at Sky Links municipal. Total score of 143 got me in the money. This past weekend I played my first Pepsi Tour 2 day event at Barona Creek golf course in San Diego. High winds and hard conditions mad the course play fast and firm. I battled through for a total of 147(+3), and took away a positive tournament experience.
The greatest news I can pass concerning my game is I am learning to score when I am not striking the ball well. Staying patient and playing the highest percentage shot enables me to keep the damage at a minimum and take advantage when the time is right. I haven't had the best ball striking the past few weeks, but my short game has kept me in the rounds. I had a great session with my coach and he was excited at my progress and swing. The hard work and time on the range and in tournaments is paying off and I feel my learning curve is accelerated each and every week.
This week is the Long Beach Open! I am excited to compete in perhaps the largest professional mini tour event in Southern California. Results to follow.
Thanks you for your support and please feel free to call or write anytime.
July 8, 2005
Only 2 1/2 months to the start of Q-school! I will be focusing all of my energy on two and three day tournaments for the next two months to prepare me for the stages of Q school. I will be splitting time between the Golden State, A.G. Spanos and Pepsi Tournaments, as well as the Long Beach Open. It is important to get the multi-day tournaments under my belt to build the confidence leading into the Fall. I am excited that my game has improved tremendously in the past 2 1/2 months to a point where I can compete for a position on the Nationwide or PGA tour.
Thanks you for your support and please feel free to call or write anytime.
July 5, 2005
The Summer is in full swing as I prepare for Q-school by competing in Golden State, A.G. Spanos, and Pepsi tour events. I will be very busy leading up to Q-school which starts in late September. I am also playing in the Long Beach Open at the end of July.
The past three weeks have been great. I have been steadily improving my all around game focusing on my short game and putting. I regularly give myself 13-15 looks at birdies during each round and convert nearly 33% of the time. I have focused on hitting high percentage shots every time I step up to the ball in order to give my self an easy par and look at birdie.
I played in a 2 day event at Twin Oaks GC in San Marcos CA. Each day I got off to great starts playing the first six holes in -4 under par. Learning to play outside my comfort level when I go low early is one of the areas I am concentrating on. I was happy with my over all performance and although my scores were higher than expected, I took away a positive experience.
I also played a 1 day GST event in Hemet CA at Landmark. It was my first trip to Landmark and I took advantage of the shorter par fours and finished 3rd with a -1 under par 70. It was a tough day with higher winds but I learned my lesson from the Indio tournament earlier in the month to battle the wind and play the correct shots.
Landmark Stats: Fairways hit - 12 of 14 (85.9%)
Greens in regulation - 15 of 18 (83.3%)
Putts per round - 30
Thanks you for your support and please feel free to call or write anytime.
June 17, 2005
The past two weeks have been spent in the car and on the golf course. I went out to play Landmark GC in Indio CA and played a very solid opening round 72. I had plenty of opportunities during the round and enjoyed the desert course. Highlights included a 372 yard drive to the green on the 3rd hole which resulted in a eagle 2! A 5 iron to 2 feet on the par 3 192 yard 15th island green continued the torrid pace of under par for par 3s. I was moving along comfortably at -2 under par until the 18th as I misjudged the wind and found the water in front of the green resulting in a double bogie.
The conditions for the second day were as difficult as I have encountered out on the Golden State Tour. Winds were steady at 25-30 mph and occasional gusts to 35 mph made scoring very difficult. I hit some very solid irons but got overpowered by the wind on the greens and failed to get up and down on the front nine. I hit the ball well on the back with 2 birdies, but the damaged had been done and I missed the money by a shot. The great thing about playing in those conditions is I realized my faults and refocused my efforts on the basics.
This past week I traveled to Los Serranos in Chino Hills, CA for a two day event. I played the South course at 7,500 yards, par 72 and shot a respectable -1 under par 71. That placed me in a tie for 3rd and in the final group for round 2. The second round was a fight the whole way on the easier north course. Birdies at 1 and 3 started the round off on a good foot but mistakes on 2 and 4 stopped the momentum. I started attacking the golf course on #10 and went on a hot streak with 4 birdies through 6 holes on the back nine. With everything going my way I looked to capitalize on the par 5 16th, but after a long delay (30 mins), I failed to birdie the hole and remained -4 under par for the tournament. I knew the leaders were at -7 under and aggressively attacked #17 and paid the price with a wayward tee shot with a bogey. After a solid #18, I finished the two day -3 under par and in 6th position, good enough for another check on the Golden State Tour.
Los Serranos Stats: Fairways hit - 20 for 24 (83.3%)
Greens in regulation - 26 for 36 (72.2%)
Putts per round - 29.5
Thanks you for your support and please feel free to call or write anytime.
The hard work has paid off as I won my first Golden State Tour event at Carlton Oaks on June 6th. The windy conditions and 7,200 yards proved tough as the field average was over 76. I played consistently with a well earned -2 under score to best the field by 2 strokes. The first nine was full of problem areas and each shot demands precision, especially with the high winds. 1 over through 7 holes, I started to play very solid at #8 with a perfect drive followed by a wedge to 8 feet for birdie. Another perfect drive set up a 240 yard 3 iron to 20 feet for a two putt birdie to close out the outward nine -1 under. I got off to a great start on the 466 yard par 4 10th hole with a perfect drive followed by a 5 iron to 6 feet. Unfortunately the putt slid by and I settled for par. The 12th, 219 yards into the wind with water all down the right side challenged every golfer on the course. I rose to the challenge and perhaps hit the best shot of my life, a 4 iron to 15 feet and drained the birdie putt to go -2 under for the day.
The 13th was a par 5 613 yards, and I played a wedge to 2 feet for another birdie. After a great drive on the par 4 16th, I pulled a wedge left and lipped out a 10 foot putt for par falling back to -2 under. I set myself up for 2 more birdies coming in but the ball didn't drop and I settled for a total -2 under for the day. Each shot was pressure packed demanding accuracy and I am happy to say I rose to the challenge.
Carlton Oaks stats: Fairways hit - 11 for 14 (78.5%)
Greens in regulation - 12 for 18 (66.6%)
Putts per round - 28
Thanks you for your support and please feel free to call or write anytime.
Another couple of tournaments under my belt since Cottonwood and I have made some solid improvement. Unfortunately I missed the cut at the U.S. open sectional qualifier, but rebounded with solid rounds at Menifee Lakes in Murrieta, CA. This was a two day tournament with windy conditions on the first day. I went out in 37 with consistent irons, hitting 8 greens, but failed to convert on some putts. On the inward nine I hit 8 greens, converting 2 birdies and a final score of 73. The second day had perfect scoring conditions and I looked to take advantage. I hit all 9 greens on the front closing out a 32, highlighted by a 213 yrd 5 iron to 2 feet on the par 3 8th for birdie. The inward nine got off to a great start with 2 birdies in the first 3 holes, but missed opportunities on 13,14 and 15 cost dearly. A final birdie on the finishing hole capped a 67 and two day total of 140 (-4).
Menifee stats: Fairways hit - 17 for 28 (60.7%)
Greens in regulation - 31 for 36 (86%)
Putts per round - 29
Thanks you for your support and please feel free to call or write anytime.
