Finding My Own Personal Power

My coach from Kent State Herb Page always poked fun at me whenever I got too technical. I’m beginning to understand his point.

Last week at the Canadian Tour’s Jane Rogers event, I pulled myself out of a few messes. It was my determination that saved the day. I’m learning to trust that more.

Picking Fewer Fights With Reality

I’m back in Canada at the Jane Rogers Championship competing with many fellow Canadians. It’s like my amateur days during the summers.

Even though the stakes are higher, James Lepp, Andrew Parr and my other Canadian buddies enjoy hanging out, shooting the breeze. For example, a couple of days before the tournament, Lepp and I caught up while we played soccer in a field near Square One, one of Mississauga’s big plazas. It was more fun to do our aerobics that way than running.

On my golf, I’ve been doing my usual “pulling rabbits out of a hat”. I had a good first round but couldn’t find any birdies. The second and third rounds have been wild roller coaster rides.

I thought I had made peace with myself a couple of weeks ago. Just letting go and accepting where I’m at. But, still keeping in my mind where I want to be. I guess this latest mental goal is no different than the technical ones. It takes a lot of practice before things settle in.

Back on Track

It’s always good to go home. Get centred. Have fun with friends and family. Just hang out.

I was fortunate also to meet with my swing coach and have a heart to heart with Henry Brunton from the RCGA. I’ve now got a better sense of what to practice and how to keep developing.

My main thing is not to be concerned about the results of a tournament. Just focus on staying in the moment, getting the experience, learning from it and practicing, practicing, practicing.