Today's tournament was played on the Championship Course at The Golf Club of Houston, where the Shell Houston Open is held the week before The Master's. https://thegolfchannel.bluegolf.com/bluegolf/thegolfchannel16/event/thegolfchannel1688/index.htm
This was my first tournament after being promoted to the Senior Palmer flight (hcp 4-8). After nursing my knee injury for the past 6+ weeks, I felt I was ready to give my knee a test. I have been working with my new swing coach attempting to correct and few things and it was time to take it to the course in competition.
It was a beautiful day in Houston, about as perfect a day as possible for mid-February. The high was in the mid-60's, slightly overcast, and a mild breeze. Warming up on the range, I was working hard to ingrain the new information I have been working on, all signs were pointing in the right direction. I approached the first tee, made my introductions to my fellow competitors, and received additional instructions from the starter. I striped my drive down the middle and we were off and running.
I had a tough time getting started and feeling like I was in the round, missing putts will do that to you. As the round progressed, my poor putting performance made it difficult to card a good score. There were many positives to take from the round. It's always important to find those positives to carry forward. I hit a couple of 3 wood shots better the ever before and a 6iron into a par 3 the best I have ever hit. I drove the ball decent with only 3 poor tee shots but unfortunately, they cost me 3 penality strokes. I finished the round with a dismal 89, but have a lot to look forward to for the up coming tournament season. Stay tuned.
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