The Springfield Web.com qualifier was not a success.  It always hurts to miss at a Monday qualifier, but it hurts even more when I miss in my home state at a tournament that I almost won in 2009.  Millwood Golf and Racket Club is a short layout that demands accuracy off the tee.  I hit a couple of foul balls that resulted in out of bounds penalty strokes that really stung my scorecard.  I was definitely angry, sad, and disappointed as I left Springfield, but I had an 8 hour car ride to Garden City, Kansas to regroup and find my footing.  I knew that I was starting to make some strides in my game, but Monday didn't showcase it.  I arrived in Garden City late Monday night for the Adams Tour Southwest Kansas Pro Am.  I am a veteran of this tournament, making my 5th appearance here.  The event is conducted over four days at Buffalo Dunes GC and Southwind CC. 
    Two rounds have already been completed, and I stand in 23rd place at even par after rounds of 74-69.  Yesterday I shot a three over 74 where I just could not get a putt to drop.  I hit my lines all day on the green, but the ball just didn't want to find its way home.  Today, I hit the ball about the same, but was able to get up and down a couple more times, and I recorded two eagles down the stretch to really aid my score at days end.  It felt really, really good to finally play a round under par.  It had been a long time since I had.  With the changes that I have put into place, it is a huge confidence boost to finally get the monkey off my back and play a good round of golf score wise where I was able to trust my swing changes.  I continue to look at the big picture though, not ever getting too high or too low.  A steady demeanor and a strong work ethic every day is what is going to propel me to great things as I close out the year.  I am going to go out the next two days and stick to my game plan, and execute every shot within my capabilities.  Thanks for reading, and it is exciting to kick off this month long road trip with an opportunity this weekend to make some noise.  I'll keep you posted.