These are interesting times and after a year of lockdowns I now sense an air of excitement at the easing of restrictions, but also some nervousness at mixing again. One thing is for sure, it has forced us to look again at lifestyles and what’s important.
As golfers, I would say we’ve been fortunate that our sport has been allowed to continue for much of the time. This good fortune was again evident last week when, through the commitment and diligence of the Tartan Pro Tour Team, the Pollok Open went ahead – given that Glasgow is still in Level 3. Rigorous precautions were in place and we received the warmest of welcomes and support from the Club and its members who provided a bunker raker with every group to allow us to play the ball “as it lies” again in raked bunkers – another great step forward. The course was in really good condition and I’d recommend you play it if you get the chance. The club also laid on a great barbecue for the competitors.
I really enjoyed the event and felt it was another step forward in my development in this arena. I stuck to my process and routine in terms of preparation and also in play on all but a few shots. My commitment level on shots once I had decided what I wanted to do has also increased. In terms of scoring I was 5 over par on day one and 2 under on day two. It’s clear that the work Coach Pete has been doing with me on process and approach is starting to pay off. The 2 under was the best I’ve scored in a Tartan Pro Tour event so I’m immensely proud of that.
As a footnote I now add the back nine at Pollok to my favourites. Why? – because I shot 7 birdies over the two days!
I’m now down near Kendal for the Masters Pro events next week at Kirkby Lonsdale then Carus Green – home club to Gary Wolstenholme.
I’ll let you know how it goes.
Cheers
Calum