Greetings.  I am back in Orlando following my brief trip to Hawaii.  I have made a new rule that if it takes me longer than a day to get to a tournament that I am not already in (a.k.a. any sort of qualifier), I am not going.  I wouldn't change anything I have done, but it was a definite learning experience covering such a distance to attempt a mere qualifier where only 4 guys advanced.  The trip to Hawaii took my body some time to recover from due to the many plane hours I had to log.  However, I had a week to recover and get ready for this week's event in Orlando at Diamondback Golf Club.  The first two rounds of the tournament really went well.  The first day I came out with a two under 70 with sub par ballstriking.  I really saved some nice shots with my short game.  Yesterday I hit the ball incredible on the front nine and turned in five under 31.  I struggled on the back nine to a one over 37, totaling a 68 on the day, and scratching my head as to what could have been.  The hangover continued today where I had no clue how to hit basically any kind of shot, whether it was routine or complex.  I totaled a 75 and got lapped by the field.  On a day where I was with in striking distance of recording a very good finish I took a step backward.  It was a weird week because I can only single out the nine holes in my second round where I really had complete control of what was going on.  Other than that the other 45 holes of golf I was more or less scratching and clawing my way for survival.  That is no way to win a tournament and I know that.  Below I have pictured a new supplement I am taking called Amino Vital.  It is a powder formula that I mix into a water bottle and it really helps give me some sustainable energy on the course.  There is so much that goes into being the best I can possibly be and this is one element that I believe helps me gain an edge.  I will try and do a better job this year of really giving you some insight into how I am making my way to the PGA Tour from an "outside the ropes" perspective.  Eating well, exercising, getting proper rest, thinking with clarity, and playing with confidence are really several of the areas that are in my control that I am doing a good job of targeting that can really make a difference in golfing at an elite level consistently.  The last Hooters Winter Series event is slated for next week at Rio Pinar CC.  This is probably my favorite tournament course in Orlando because it has a real old school feel to it.  It doesn't have the typical Florida feel to it where you are winding your way through water hazards on every hole.  Instead it is a Parkland style course, by this I mean Rio Pinar meanders its way through trees and brush and really puts a premium on ball striking and maneuverability.  I have played this course many times, even recording a college event here back in my Mizzou days.  I know how to win on this course, and I feel like with a good weekend of practice I can put myself in position to do just that.  Things are moving in the right direction.  This week was one where I never got any rhythm going for any extended period of time.  I've already put it behind me and am drawing up a plan on how I can go out and put my best foot forward on Tuesday for the 1st Round at Rio Pinar.  Cheers!