Monday, April 25, 2011
Well today did not turn out as planned. I shot 75 and missed by 6 shots. As I said, Mathews, Louisiana is one of the windiest places I play all year and today didn't disappoint. It blew a steady 25mph all day with gusts upward of 40mph. Still this is no excuse, four guys found a way to shoot 69 or better, and I did not. I am disappointed in myself in my inability today to remain calm under the difficult conditions. EVERY single player today was going to hit some miserable shots today because of the brutal winds and I did not respond well early to hitting some terrible shots. I let my poor play early stress me out and lead to some really poor decision making. Today was one of those days where mental dicipline really would have gone a long way. I am going to move on from this better, but I have to be more cool under pressure in grueling conditions. Pars were great today for the most part, so I just need to do a better job of reading what the course is yielding early and not getting so down on myself if I don't birdie every stinking hole. I am in route from here to McCormick, SC for a Hooters Tour event that starts on Thursday. I will keep you posted on my goal this week to be great mentally all four rounds. I am playing great and one poor day in demanding conditions won't deter me from contending in South Carolina. No PGA Tour event this week, but the PGA Tour will get plenty of me soon in the future.
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