Last Couple of Weeks

Hello

Firstly I apologize for not updating over the last couple of weeks, I'm sure you want to know how I have been going. I have been busy moving out of my apartment in Minneapolis, practicing traveling and playing in a couple of events.

The event I played in last week was in Minot, North Dakota. To sum up this tournament I struggled very badly with my putting shooting 79 (39 Putts) 68 (32 Putts) and 70 (33 Putts) I missed the final round cut because of my poor putting.

I just finished my last event today in Fargo, North Dakota. I had to qualify for the event on Monday which was a success. I shot 68, 66 in the first two rounds, and was Tied 1st going into the final round. However I had a terrible start making a triple bogey 7 on my third hole after trying to play too conservative, and then bogeying my next two holes which put me completely out of contention. I shot 76 in windy conditions but I am very upset that I could not challenge for first place after putting myself into contention. One bonus is I putted better this week, and I'm feeling confident with my game so hopefully this week is my week. I still managed to finish 4th alone this week, so I am happy with the turn around after missing the cut last week.

Results can be found here:

http://dakotastour.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/dakotastour10/event/dakotastour1016/contest/1/leaderboard.htm

I play in a one day pro-am tomorrow in Milbank, South Dakota, and then drive down to Sioux City, Iowa that night to prepare for the Dakota Tour Championship on the 1st and 2nd of Sept.

Both events can be followed here:

http://dakotastour.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/dakotastour10/schedule/index.htm

Thomas

Arrowhead Pro-Am

Its been a while since I have updated you all on my golf.

I spent 10 days just practicing and focusing on my game after my last tournament in Marshall, before heading to Rapid City, South Dakota last Wednesday. I had mixed results in the Arrowhead tournament. My first round I shot 71 I did not putt very well but hit the ball relatively well to still allow me to score ok. The second round I shot 65 it was nice to finally shoot a few under as I had not been shooting low scores that I was providing myself opportunities with thanks to my ball striking. I made the cut and left myself in position to contend. My final round however was a disaster. I hot the ball very well and give myself opportunities for birdies basically on every hole. My putting however was a disaster, my putting display was one of the worst ever considering how close I was hitting it, and I became very frustrated that I was not holing anything. I shot 75 due to frustration, and no confidence. Once again it was another tournament I was left wondering what could had been. This time I hit the ball very well and did not capitalize on it. Luckily I know what was causing my frustration, and I am looking forward to play well in my next tournament.

I am back in Minneapolis to practice before leaving for my next tournament in Minot, North Dakota on Wednesday morning. The tournament starts on Thursday through Sunday.

Results can be followed on this link

http://dakotastour.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/dakotastour10/event/dakotastour1014/index.htm

Thomas