Tomorrow my golf season for 2011 begins. It has been nice to talk a break from golf and just relax. I was lucky enough to have my girlfriend come with me to New Zealand for the christmas period and relax catching up with family, friends, and show Josie some sights in New Zealand.
The highlight of my trip was spending a couple of days in Mt Aspiring National Park camping and hiking, it is one of my most favorite places in the world, and I had not been back there since high school. Here is a couple of photos.
However the break is over and it has been back to business over the last 10 days. I have been working hard technically, mentally, and playing and feel that my game is on track for a great year.
Tomorrow is my first competitive round since early December and I am so excited to get out there and compete again.
My first event is a Pre-Qualifier for the PGA Tour Waste Management Phoenix Open. I am competing in one of three sites tomorrow where 104 players at each site need to finish in the top 9 and ties to advance to the Monday Qualifier for the PGA Tour Event. Tomorrows goal is to stay positive, play agressive but smart, and ultimately finish in the Top 9. I know I can do it as long as I stay positive and patient.
I will keep you posted on how I do. Results can also be found on this website:
http://southwest.pga.com/index.cfm?menu=1638
Below is a rough schedule of what I will be competing in over the next 3 months until I head back to Minneapolis in the end of April.
Jan 27 Pre Qualifying Phoenix Open PGA Tour Event – McCormick Ranch Palm
Jan 31 Monday Qualifier Phoenix Open PGA Tour Event - McCormick Ranch Pine
Feb 2 – 3 All American Tour #11 – Ocotillo Golf Resort
Feb 3 – 6 PGA Tour Phoenix Open
Feb 8 – 10 Gateway Tour #4 – Ironwood @ Anthem
Feb 10 PGA Tour Northern Trust Pre-Qualifier - Los Angeles
Feb 12 – 13 All American Tour # 12 - Vista Verde
Feb 14 PGA Tour Northern Trust Qualifier - Los Angeles
Feb 15 – 17 Gateway Tour #5 – Trilogy @ Power Ranch
Feb 17 – 20 PGA Tour Northern Trust Open
Feb 19 – 20 All American #9 Wigwam Red
Feb 22 – 24 Gateway Tour #6 – Palms @ Goodyear
March 1 – 4 All American Tour Championship
Mar 8 – 10 Gateway Tour #7 – Wigwam Red
Mar 23 – 25 Gateway Tour #9 – Papago
Apr 6 – 8 Gateway Tour #10 – Corte Bella
April 11 Nationwide Fresh Express Classic, San Fransisco Qualifier
Apr 13 -15 Gateway Tour # 11 – Lone Tree
April 14 – 17 Nationwide Tour Fresh Express Classic, San Fransisco
Apr 20 – 22 Gateway Tour #12 – Vista Verde
Hope all is well with everyone
Thomas
