1st Blog Entry - Getting ready for the big tournament!

[Fat Slice]

In a few days I am playing as part of a 4-man team for the Northern California Associate Club championship. It's a net best 2-of-4, across 2 days. First day is Spyglass, next day is Poppy Hills. I am sure both courses will be challenging. I've played Poppy and think I'll be OK there. Spyglass is another matter entirely. I might not hit my driver as a) it's been wild, even with some corrective lessons, and b) I am hitting my #3 hybrid long and straight. The thing with that, though, is that it's a recipe for bogey. Bogey doesn't really help the team in that format. What I need to do is to get some pars even if I blow up 1/2 the holes and end up with a garish stroke count overall...if I pop in some pars with my handicap it will help us in the net scoring. That's the only reason I am considering sticking with the driver: GIR.

I have two rounds to tune-up, one Friday (tomorrow) and one Sunday (the day before Spyglass). I'll try going driverless tomorrow and if I can pour in, say, six GIR, I will be OK with using the 3H.

I also think that hitting and staying on the greens on the par 3 holes will be great, so I will focus on keeping a smooth swing. I am pretty surprised that we made it to the finals (30 teams overall) and stoked about free golf at Spyglass. I'll post the results of the rounds (practice and tourney) as they go down.