I was lucky to play some golf in the sun last week during the Algarvian 54 hole tournament over the Pinheiros Altos and Laranjal courses at Quinta do Lago. It was a great event with a field of around 140 golfers.
So how did I get on? Well, first round 84 followed by good rounds of 75 and 74 that got me tied 36th position. And, you guessed it….no money. The big first round is becoming a habit so things need to change.
Thinking about it I believe I’m distracted from my routine due to feeling a mix of nervousness, anxiousness and excitement. The result is poor ball striking and struggling from the off. In my words: “I need to take a good look at myself”. I now know I can score but need to find a way of doing it from the off.
So that’s what we’ve been working on ahead of next week’s Legends Tour School here in Turkey. I played the Gloria Old Course yesterday – a top quality golf course on a great resort site. Oh and by the way it’s raining down here so a few days of wet golf in store I’m thinking – glad I brought the brolly.
Will let you know how we go.
Calum