I've played 2 rounds in Pinehurst and find myself at +3. I hit it much better on day 2, but struggled on the greens - 4 three putts.
Half way done. More tomorrow.
Neil
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
Nebraska State Open
This weekend, I'm in Columbus, NE playing the Nebraska State Open. Friday was round 1 and I played well, shooting a 4-under 67.
Here's the leaderboard.
Neil
Here's the leaderboard.
Neil
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Final Dakotas Tour Event
The Dakotas Tour Championship begins this afternoon and goes through Friday. Here's a link to this week's leaderboard.
Last weekend I started out well in Fargo, but struggled over the last 27 holes to finish T-15th. Here's that leaderboard.
Neil
Last weekend I started out well in Fargo, but struggled over the last 27 holes to finish T-15th. Here's that leaderboard.
Neil
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Hillcrest Invite - Yankton, SD
It was an up and down week in Yankton. I made a lot of silly mistakes that lead to a lot of bogies and double bogies. The birdies were always too few and far between. I wasn't able to make a long run of birdies, or any eagles. Final Leaderboard
I'm off to Rapid City this week. Tournament starts Thursday. Here's a link to the leaderboard in case I'm not able to post.
Neil
I'm off to Rapid City this week. Tournament starts Thursday. Here's a link to the leaderboard in case I'm not able to post.
Neil
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Hillcrest Pro-Am - Yankton, SD
Just a quick post about round 1 in Yankton. I shot a 69, 3-under. Played two holes poorly and stupidly. Good thing is I started on #1 so those mistakes came early in the round and I rebounded nicely and played the last 8 holes 4-under par.
Here's a link to the leaderboard. I play round 2 on Friday morning. If I don't post about it, check my twitter for a message.
Neil
Here's a link to the leaderboard. I play round 2 on Friday morning. If I don't post about it, check my twitter for a message.
Neil
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Aberdeen, SD - Moccasin Creek CC
2 rounds completed in Aberdeen. Here's a link to the leaderboard. I'm in a tie for 17th place with the final round on Sunday afternoon.
I've made a lot of birdies, but a bunch of bogies have offset those birdies.
Neil
I've made a lot of birdies, but a bunch of bogies have offset those birdies.
Neil
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Back Open For Business
It's been a long hiatus, but my summer schedule is in full swing and it's time to start blogging again. My spring and early summer were a difficult time. I played a lot of bad golf and really struggled to find any confidence. Now that I'm back in the midwest, my coach and I have been working hard to "repair" my swing.
The past 2 weekends I have been playing Dakotas Tour events. I finished 5th in the first event in Iowa, then in a tie for 17th in Sioux Falls. Last weekend I snuck into the last place check with a T18 finish in Vermillion. I lost 2 golf balls in my first 7 holes during round 1, nearly battled back to even par, but finished with a 73. Round 2 and round 3 were nearly identical 68s. I had 5 birdies and 1 bogey in each round and I hit 16 greens in both rounds.
I'm now in Aberdeen, SD getting ready for a 3 day event starting on Friday. I'll be posting here and on twitter throughout the rest of the summer. No more long hiatus'.
Neil
The past 2 weekends I have been playing Dakotas Tour events. I finished 5th in the first event in Iowa, then in a tie for 17th in Sioux Falls. Last weekend I snuck into the last place check with a T18 finish in Vermillion. I lost 2 golf balls in my first 7 holes during round 1, nearly battled back to even par, but finished with a 73. Round 2 and round 3 were nearly identical 68s. I had 5 birdies and 1 bogey in each round and I hit 16 greens in both rounds.
I'm now in Aberdeen, SD getting ready for a 3 day event starting on Friday. I'll be posting here and on twitter throughout the rest of the summer. No more long hiatus'.
Neil
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
High Point, NC Round 1
Another weather delay in an eGolf tournament. It rained overnight and continued raining into the morning, so we had a 2 hour delay. When we teed off, there was still standing water in the low areas. We had to play pick, clean, and place in your own fairway.
I started the round with 7 pars. Had good chances for birdie on #1, #4, and #7, but failed to make the putts. I made a 12 foot putt for par on #2, and had nice two-putts on #5 and #6.
After those 7 straight pars, I went 6 holes without a par (3 bogies and 3 birdies). I then finished the round with 5 pars (all two-putt pars).
Leaderboard
Neil
I started the round with 7 pars. Had good chances for birdie on #1, #4, and #7, but failed to make the putts. I made a 12 foot putt for par on #2, and had nice two-putts on #5 and #6.
After those 7 straight pars, I went 6 holes without a par (3 bogies and 3 birdies). I then finished the round with 5 pars (all two-putt pars).
Leaderboard
Neil
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Columbia CC Round 2
Believe it or not, but I kind of got off to another slow start. Today's 2nd round was delayed for 90 minutes because of thunderstorms. I got to the course just as the morning wave was coming off of the course. I proceeded to sit around for 90 minutes and all of that waiting nearly put me to sleep. When I began warming up I felt lethargic and weak. I knew I had to shake that feeling asap. Not helping was the extreme humidity and sun beating down on me as I warmed up.
Teeing off of #10. I was determined to get focused quick and key in on my round, but a lazy approach shot on #10 came up short and spun back 20 feet off the front of the green. That poorly executed shot helped snap me awake and I got up and down for par.
On #12 I had 111 yards to the pin, but the hole was slightly uphill. I wanted to play the shot 114 yards and I remembered that my approach on #10 was 114. I knew I couldn't make the same lazy swing I made on #10. I made a good one #12 and hit the approach to 4 feet, making birdie.
The very next hole, I once again had 114 yards to the pin. Same club (52 degree wedge), but this time I hit it to 10 feet and made the putt for birdie.
A quick run of 3 birdies on 12, 13, and 14 got my round off and running. I had confidence to make aggressive swings without thinking about what the cut might be.
I continued my good play on the second nine with a nice approach to 4 feet on #3. Then I two-putted for birdie on the par-5 5th. My big mistake came on #6 where my approach sailed right of the green and into a hazard. It was a horrible swing. I was in the middle of the fairway with 133 yards to the pin. The shot was uphill, but downwind so I tried to hit a hard pitching wedge and simply swung too hard.
It was nice to back up Wednesday's good round with a solid round today.
Leaderboard
Neil
Teeing off of #10. I was determined to get focused quick and key in on my round, but a lazy approach shot on #10 came up short and spun back 20 feet off the front of the green. That poorly executed shot helped snap me awake and I got up and down for par.
On #12 I had 111 yards to the pin, but the hole was slightly uphill. I wanted to play the shot 114 yards and I remembered that my approach on #10 was 114. I knew I couldn't make the same lazy swing I made on #10. I made a good one #12 and hit the approach to 4 feet, making birdie.
The very next hole, I once again had 114 yards to the pin. Same club (52 degree wedge), but this time I hit it to 10 feet and made the putt for birdie.
A quick run of 3 birdies on 12, 13, and 14 got my round off and running. I had confidence to make aggressive swings without thinking about what the cut might be.
I continued my good play on the second nine with a nice approach to 4 feet on #3. Then I two-putted for birdie on the par-5 5th. My big mistake came on #6 where my approach sailed right of the green and into a hazard. It was a horrible swing. I was in the middle of the fairway with 133 yards to the pin. The shot was uphill, but downwind so I tried to hit a hard pitching wedge and simply swung too hard.
It was nice to back up Wednesday's good round with a solid round today.
Leaderboard
Neil
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Columbia CC Round 1
This week's tournament is in Blythewood, SC and again we're playing 2 good golf courses. eGolf Tour has a reputation of playing good courses and I've enjoyed them. The last couple weeks the courses have been great and the weather has warmed up, which has awoken the dormant bermuda grass. No longer hitting off of crusty yellow grass - it's now turning green.
My first round got off to a slow start. I struggled on the short par 5 3rd, even after hitting a perfect tee-shot I had to make a 5 footer for par. Then on #6, I 3-putted for bogey. It was a horrible 3-putt, but I bounced back immediately with a birdie on #7. I made a 10 foot putt on #7 so that helped me regain confidence in my putter.
My drive on #10 went right, into the trees, and came to rest on the cart path. The paths are concrete, they're sand so there is no relief. That was just fine, because I had an opening through the trees and it wasn't a problem hitting a punch shot off of firm sand path. If the path had been concrete, my choice to take a drop would've closed the opening I had to the green. I hit the punch shot to 15 feet and made the putt for birdie.
I made a great save for par on #16. My drive went left into the trees and I chunked my 2nd shot, but got it back to the fairway. My 3rd shot was from 70 yards and I hit it to 2 feet, and tapped it in for par. That absolutely kept the momentum going on the back nine and allowed me to hit my approach on #18 to 2 feet to finish with a birdie.
Round 2 is at 12:30 on a different course.
Leaderboard
Neil
My first round got off to a slow start. I struggled on the short par 5 3rd, even after hitting a perfect tee-shot I had to make a 5 footer for par. Then on #6, I 3-putted for bogey. It was a horrible 3-putt, but I bounced back immediately with a birdie on #7. I made a 10 foot putt on #7 so that helped me regain confidence in my putter.
My drive on #10 went right, into the trees, and came to rest on the cart path. The paths are concrete, they're sand so there is no relief. That was just fine, because I had an opening through the trees and it wasn't a problem hitting a punch shot off of firm sand path. If the path had been concrete, my choice to take a drop would've closed the opening I had to the green. I hit the punch shot to 15 feet and made the putt for birdie.
I made a great save for par on #16. My drive went left into the trees and I chunked my 2nd shot, but got it back to the fairway. My 3rd shot was from 70 yards and I hit it to 2 feet, and tapped it in for par. That absolutely kept the momentum going on the back nine and allowed me to hit my approach on #18 to 2 feet to finish with a birdie.
Round 2 is at 12:30 on a different course.
Leaderboard
Neil
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Southport, NC Round 2
Today's 2nd round didn't feel much different from yesterday's 1st round - except that I made a few more putts in round 2. I've hit a lot of greens in both rounds and a few of today's approaches were a bit closer so I was able to make a few more putts.
The wind was blowing out of a different direction than it was the past 3 days. That made the golf course play completely different than when I played it in the practice round. During the practice round, holes 5-9 were down wind. Today they were all into the wind and they all played tough!
Round 3 is Friday morning on the same course I played Thursday.
Leaderboard
Neil
The wind was blowing out of a different direction than it was the past 3 days. That made the golf course play completely different than when I played it in the practice round. During the practice round, holes 5-9 were down wind. Today they were all into the wind and they all played tough!
Round 3 is Friday morning on the same course I played Thursday.
Leaderboard
Neil
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Southport, NC - 1st Round
Last time I was in Southport, NC the tournament was canceled because of rain. My last tournament was canceled because of rain. Thankfully the weather is cooperating and we're playing.
My first round was a struggle on the greens. I 3-putted the 11th hole for par and then 3-putted the 16th hole for bogey.
I started on the front nine and shot a 2-under 34 - no bogies and 2 birdies. I had good looks for birdies on several holes, but I wasn't able to make any putts. Most of my putts were left short. The greens are rolling great, but they look faster than they are. The course I play on Thursday has faster greens so I hope my pace is set for those greens.
I tee of at 12:30 Thursday afternoon.
Learderboard
Neil
My first round was a struggle on the greens. I 3-putted the 11th hole for par and then 3-putted the 16th hole for bogey.
I started on the front nine and shot a 2-under 34 - no bogies and 2 birdies. I had good looks for birdies on several holes, but I wasn't able to make any putts. Most of my putts were left short. The greens are rolling great, but they look faster than they are. The course I play on Thursday has faster greens so I hope my pace is set for those greens.
I tee of at 12:30 Thursday afternoon.
Learderboard
Neil
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Morocco - Week 1 - Marrakech
* Our flight landed before sunrise and it was a chilly 40 degrees. It took 2 hours to get through customs, get baggage, and board a bus that would take us to our hotel. A 3 hour bus ride from Casablanca to Marrakech. Good time to catch some sleep, even though I wanted to take in the African scenery.
* Checked into the hotel just before noon and I forced myself to stay awake until dinner, which was 7pm. During check-in I had my first experience with Moroccan mint tea. It tasted very bitter and I wasn't a fan of tea before or a fan after my trip.
* Picture below is the view from my hotel room. Could probably pass as Florida.
* Golf course was 30 minutes from the hotel. Shuttles transported us every 20 minutes. The golf course wasn't much different from an Arizona "desert style" course. The grass was dormant bermuda, but the greens were bent grass. Conditions were very firm and fast. The fairways rolled like concrete and they even felt like concrete some times. The dirt was much more like clay and the lack of rain made the ground dry and firm. Windy conditions blew dirt and dust into the air and frequently blocked the view of the mountains.
* Huge tee markers and signs were placed behind each tee box. (picture below)
* Houses surrounded the course, but only 10% of the homes were finished. Unfinished homes didn't stop people from living there. It's tough to see, but look closely at the house on the right. You might be able to see some bikes parked to the right of the stairs.
* Here's a picture of what the finished homes look like.
* Prayer's were heard everyday at 4pm (and maybe at 4am - never awake to hear). You can hear the chants from a long distance. The tallest buildings in many parts of town were the prayer towers. Picture below. The prayer tower is the building with white "bell tower" on top
* Some of the mornings and afternoons had clearer views of the mountains on the horizon. Early morning picture overlooking #18 green and then mountains.
* Morning picture overlooking #10 tee.
* Afternoon picture overlooking #18 green.
* Finally here's the obligatory photo of a truck in Africa hauling way too much cargo.
Neil
* Checked into the hotel just before noon and I forced myself to stay awake until dinner, which was 7pm. During check-in I had my first experience with Moroccan mint tea. It tasted very bitter and I wasn't a fan of tea before or a fan after my trip.
* Picture below is the view from my hotel room. Could probably pass as Florida.
* Golf course was 30 minutes from the hotel. Shuttles transported us every 20 minutes. The golf course wasn't much different from an Arizona "desert style" course. The grass was dormant bermuda, but the greens were bent grass. Conditions were very firm and fast. The fairways rolled like concrete and they even felt like concrete some times. The dirt was much more like clay and the lack of rain made the ground dry and firm. Windy conditions blew dirt and dust into the air and frequently blocked the view of the mountains.
* Huge tee markers and signs were placed behind each tee box. (picture below)
* Houses surrounded the course, but only 10% of the homes were finished. Unfinished homes didn't stop people from living there. It's tough to see, but look closely at the house on the right. You might be able to see some bikes parked to the right of the stairs.
* Here's a picture of what the finished homes look like.
* Prayer's were heard everyday at 4pm (and maybe at 4am - never awake to hear). You can hear the chants from a long distance. The tallest buildings in many parts of town were the prayer towers. Picture below. The prayer tower is the building with white "bell tower" on top
* Some of the mornings and afternoons had clearer views of the mountains on the horizon. Early morning picture overlooking #18 green and then mountains.
* Morning picture overlooking #10 tee.
* Afternoon picture overlooking #18 green.
* Finally here's the obligatory photo of a truck in Africa hauling way too much cargo.
Neil
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Arrived Safely
I made it to Morocco. Our flight landed before 6am in Casablanca and then we took a bus 3 hours to Marrakech. I haven't been to the course yet, but I'm excited to see what it looks like.
Unfortunately I might not be able to update as often as I hoped. My computer battery is dead and I don't have the correct adapter for the electrical outlets.
Also, I forgot the cord that will upload pictures from my camera to my computer.
Worse case scenario, the results for the golf tournament will be here.
When I get back to the States I'll post pictures and stories.
Neil
Unfortunately I might not be able to update as often as I hoped. My computer battery is dead and I don't have the correct adapter for the electrical outlets.
Also, I forgot the cord that will upload pictures from my camera to my computer.
Worse case scenario, the results for the golf tournament will be here.
When I get back to the States I'll post pictures and stories.
Neil
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Morocco Trip - Travel Day
Today is a travel day. Instead of the normal 4 hour drive, I've got about 10 hours on planes and will finish the day (or start Thursday) in Morocco, Africa.
I've got two tournaments while in Africa and each tournament is in a different city. The first tournament is in Marrakech and the second tournament is in El Jadida.
I will do my best to post something everyday. I brought my camera with me so I hope to at least share a few pictures - especially if I don't have much to write about.
My phone will be turned off while overseas, but I'll have access to email and this blog so that will be the best way to contact me.
Neil
I've got two tournaments while in Africa and each tournament is in a different city. The first tournament is in Marrakech and the second tournament is in El Jadida.
I will do my best to post something everyday. I brought my camera with me so I hope to at least share a few pictures - especially if I don't have much to write about.
My phone will be turned off while overseas, but I'll have access to email and this blog so that will be the best way to contact me.
Neil
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Shootout at Palmetto Hall Round 1
Today was very interesting. At times I played like it was the 1st tournament of the year. Other times, I played like it was the middle of summer.
My putting was good all day. After starting my day with a 7, I made a great 15 footer for par on #2. I made a 30 footer on #11 for birdie - a putt that went up over a slope and curled into the side of the hole. Then on #14 I made another sliding putt, this time downhill, from 20 feet for another birdie. On #18, the only thing I did right was two-putt from 50 feet, which was across a slope and then down a big tier (not a fun two-putt after having hit 2 balls into the water).
Unfortunately my few mistakes were huge ones. I had two triple bogies and that will destroy any round. The only thing that kept it from being disastrous was making 6 birdies.
Round 2 is Thursday afternoon on a different course.
Leaderboard
My putting was good all day. After starting my day with a 7, I made a great 15 footer for par on #2. I made a 30 footer on #11 for birdie - a putt that went up over a slope and curled into the side of the hole. Then on #14 I made another sliding putt, this time downhill, from 20 feet for another birdie. On #18, the only thing I did right was two-putt from 50 feet, which was across a slope and then down a big tier (not a fun two-putt after having hit 2 balls into the water).
Unfortunately my few mistakes were huge ones. I had two triple bogies and that will destroy any round. The only thing that kept it from being disastrous was making 6 birdies.
Round 2 is Thursday afternoon on a different course.
Leaderboard
Thursday, February 03, 2011
2011 Season Begins Soon *UPDATE*
The 2011 golf season is less than two weeks away. I've posted my schedule, but it's only through June. Not sure what events I'll be playing in the summer.
My first tournament begins Feb. 16th and I can't wait to begin tournament play.
** UPDATE **
I completely forgot to mention that my 2nd and 3rd events of the season will be in Morocco, Africa. Egolf Tour has set up two events during March and it's a great opportunity to travel and play some tournaments. There won't be many free days for sightseeing, but I'm still excited to visit a foreign country.
Here's more info on the Morocco tournaments:
Morocco Info
Neil
My first tournament begins Feb. 16th and I can't wait to begin tournament play.
** UPDATE **
I completely forgot to mention that my 2nd and 3rd events of the season will be in Morocco, Africa. Egolf Tour has set up two events during March and it's a great opportunity to travel and play some tournaments. There won't be many free days for sightseeing, but I'm still excited to visit a foreign country.
Here's more info on the Morocco tournaments:
Morocco Info
Neil
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