Greetings from Winnipeg. That is good news as a host of withdrawals late allowed me access into this week's Mackenzie Tour event without having to test the rigors of Monday qualifying. It wasn't ideal having to spend an extra 3 days on a holiday weekend away from friends and family, but I did get in some quality golf prep in and feel prepared at this Donald Ross design golf course. I tee off today at 1:50. What the course lacks in length(6,600 yards), the course makes up for with sweeping green complexes that are vintage Ross. The prime example comes at number 9 which ranked last year on tour as the hardest hole of the year playing almost 1/2 shot over par. It's a 230 yard straight uphill par 3 with a green that looks like an upside down bowl sloping away in every direction. This hole will test our patience all week, but there are ample other birdie chances out there to make up for this demanding hole. It's supposed to be warm, sunny, and clear all week. Follow along at www.pgatourcanada.com Thanks for the support. Time to get to work!