June 19, 2014
Mass Amateur Qualifier - 18 Holes Stroke Play - Score: 83
Coming into this round, my game was progressing very nicely with solid play at the Hornblower and Sherrill Cup. I made multiple swing changes over the spring/winter that developed quickly. My brother was caddying, always a special time together. I have played a few times at Bass Rocks in tournament conditions, including past success qualifying for the Mass Mid-Am. I thought the course would be the least of my worries. The result was exactly the opposite as I forgot how difficult their greens could be. I mean firm and fast and probably running at 12 on the stimpmeter! (at least it felt like it) At only 6,000, you are ready to be hitting a lot of wedges into greens, but the course forces you to go for accurate tee shots over distance and puts a number of mid-irons in hand. Between the greens and a few mental miscues (including hitting an 8 iron from 130 yards after taking the laser's distance to a rock wall behind the green), I felt apart after a 1 under start through 4 holes and shot 83. I had 4 three putts and 37 overall. The weather made it a perfect day to play; light winds, sunny, and mid-70s.
The Mass Am continues to escape me, but never gets old trying. Thanks to my brother for being there with me and sharing lots of great stories.
Bro Time,
K
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