August 23 - M. Murph and I teammed up for the 18 hole best ball competition with our eyes on the gross prize. At the end of the day, we won both the gross and net prize! (only awarded the gross) We shot a bogey free 6-under 65 (net 63). Both of us played 1 under on our individual ball. Murph played great, with the most memorable shots being a chip on #4 from off the back edge to a back pin to save par and then stiffed his approach from 160 on 18, into the wind to a front red flag.
We birdied #2, #5, #6, #7, #16, and #18. No birdies on 8-15 was disappointing, especially the par-5s. That aside, it was one of our best rounds together in recent memory. Playing partners were a pleasure to be with (T. Keebaugh and guest Jake).
The weather was excellent, low 70s and sunny. Course conditions were below average, the greens running slower than usual and a little bumpy.
My swing is on a positive run, most notably my tempo and "effortless" repetitive feel I picked up from watching the US Amateur in Brookline last week. A still lower body is the most common trait I see everytime I watch the pros play.
Don't have to swing as hard as you think to hit a good shot,
Kurt
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Boston Open - First Time
August 3 - I competed in the Boston Open at William J Devine Golf Course in Dorchester, MA. My first experience in the event. It consists of multiple divisions, pro and amateur. The pro field attracts players from out of state and is some serious competition. The first place score was 66 (4 under par). My preparation for this event was not top notch. I wasn't well rested and nutritionally deficient. Shot 77. I still hit many good shots and got around the course fairly well for never seeing it before. Temps were in the 70s. It was windy. Course conditions were very good. Another solid Donald Ross piece of work; would have been helpful to see the course due to some blind tee shots and lay up requirements.
This tournament was a great mix of fun and competition. The tournament staff, including starters, scorers, etc. were very enthusiastic, nice, and welcoming people. I look forward to coming back.
Keep remembering the good shots,
Kurt
This tournament was a great mix of fun and competition. The tournament staff, including starters, scorers, etc. were very enthusiastic, nice, and welcoming people. I look forward to coming back.
Keep remembering the good shots,
Kurt
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Club Championship - Final Two Rounds - Too Many Putts
July 27-28: Going into the final weekend one shot back, it became a 36 hole tournament. I started my third round strong going out in 36. The back nine was a very different story...
I had 5 three putts and a painful triple on the 11th after hitting my tee shot into an unplayable lie along the left out of bounds fence. Shot 46 and dropped myself into 4th place and 5 shots off the lead held by Brett Douglas.
On the final day, my plan was to play aggressive on my approach shots. It worked well right off the bat, hitting my approach on one to 15 feet above the hole, tucked in the left corner. What did I do? Three putt! This couldn't be more discouraging after my putting mess on Saturday. I really was not comfortable with the speeds. My putting woes continued until the back nine on 13 when I hit a 15 foot birdie putt. This ignited by adrenaline and confidence coming to the final holes. On 14, I just missed a 30 foot birdie try. On 15, I made a 35 foot birdie in front of the clubhouse! Going into the horn, I felt great about my chances to birdie at least one of three. The 16th tee was up and the 17th pin (back left) was prime for a tight shot. My intentions felt right, but the wait on the 16th must have taken something out of me. I was trying too hard, finished par, bogey, bogey to shoot 75 and ended up runner up by three shots. The winner finished birdie, par, par...our performance on the horn ended up being the difference.
My eighteen hole was dramatic as usual for me. I caught a flyer 8-iron from 170 that hit the back side of the green. According to the gallery, it bounced over the bunker, off a cart tire, off the clubhouse, and then rolled down the cart path between the first tee boxes. A fortunate break. I hit a great flop shot and just missed the par attempt.
Something about playing in front of the crowd gets me excited. Love it.
B. Douglass was the winner at 305. High scores for the tournament. Course was playing tough. Another good weekend for weather, 80s and mostly sunny. My Dad was excellent and big thanks to my Mom and Uncle to watching my final 9 holes.
Congrats to all the Lex members who participated in the four rounds. Its a great test.
Kurt
I had 5 three putts and a painful triple on the 11th after hitting my tee shot into an unplayable lie along the left out of bounds fence. Shot 46 and dropped myself into 4th place and 5 shots off the lead held by Brett Douglas.
On the final day, my plan was to play aggressive on my approach shots. It worked well right off the bat, hitting my approach on one to 15 feet above the hole, tucked in the left corner. What did I do? Three putt! This couldn't be more discouraging after my putting mess on Saturday. I really was not comfortable with the speeds. My putting woes continued until the back nine on 13 when I hit a 15 foot birdie putt. This ignited by adrenaline and confidence coming to the final holes. On 14, I just missed a 30 foot birdie try. On 15, I made a 35 foot birdie in front of the clubhouse! Going into the horn, I felt great about my chances to birdie at least one of three. The 16th tee was up and the 17th pin (back left) was prime for a tight shot. My intentions felt right, but the wait on the 16th must have taken something out of me. I was trying too hard, finished par, bogey, bogey to shoot 75 and ended up runner up by three shots. The winner finished birdie, par, par...our performance on the horn ended up being the difference.
My eighteen hole was dramatic as usual for me. I caught a flyer 8-iron from 170 that hit the back side of the green. According to the gallery, it bounced over the bunker, off a cart tire, off the clubhouse, and then rolled down the cart path between the first tee boxes. A fortunate break. I hit a great flop shot and just missed the par attempt.
Something about playing in front of the crowd gets me excited. Love it.
B. Douglass was the winner at 305. High scores for the tournament. Course was playing tough. Another good weekend for weather, 80s and mostly sunny. My Dad was excellent and big thanks to my Mom and Uncle to watching my final 9 holes.
Congrats to all the Lex members who participated in the four rounds. Its a great test.
Kurt
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