Event #2!

Hello!

After a little bit of deliberation, I have decided that I am going to play in the second event on the Adams Winter Series. I was not sure if I was ready, but after talking with some friends and family, I have realized that I am not going to get the experience I need anywhere but playing tournaments! My golf game is progressing nicely, and the most important work that needs to be done is with how I approach tournament golf. I was not myself last week at the beginning of the week at Cypress Lakes, but as the tournament went on, I began to feel more comfortable. I know that this will continue to happen as I play more tournaments!

I had a good week after the tournament. I was able to get some good work done on the range, and had a good time off the course as well. I even went to my first Houston Rockets NBA game with some friends on Friday night. I spent a little time in Huntsville, where I went to college, as some good friends from Oklahoma were in town, and all of us got to hang out. It is most definitely important to keep busy when I'm not golfing, as it can get pretty lonely sitting in my apartment all by myself! I'm pretty lucky to have such great friends just up the road.

We played a practice round at April Sound Country Club today, which is where the tournament is this week. I felt a lot more comfortable out there, and the quality of my golf was much improved. I hit the ball much better, and on a tight course like April Sound, you need to do that! It is a very tricky golf course, and ball striking will certainly be a premium this week. I was very happy with how I struck the ball today, and I am feeling good going into tomorrow's first round. The old cliche of taking everything one shot at a time is certainly very true at this point. I still have a long way to go to reach my goals, but I am very happy with the progress so far. Every tournament round is a new lesson for me, and I am really excited to get out there!

I hope everyone is having a great time wherever they are, and I really appreciate all of the e-mails and well-wishes I have received thus far. Keep in touch, and hit it straight!

Stew