We had a great week across in Italy with the Senior Golf Tour Europe, playing the Padova Open. It was played across two courses, the Golf Club Frassanelle among the vineyards outside Venice and the Albarella Golf Links south of Venice.
The field was made up of golfers from eleven different countries. My golf was good and I managed to get myself into joint second after day one at 2 over. I played in the last group on day 2 which was a new experience for me. I thought it was great and remember thinking the night before: “Should I just try to score as low as I can or should I try to beat my playing partners?” It ended up a mix to be honest and back nine I decided to try to beat my playing partners, which I managed but dropped a few shots in the process – mainly pushing a bit too hard.
However the result was second place for me behind Jorgen, who was already in the clubhouse.
The experience was great though and combined with the 32 degree heat and Italian cuisine created a great week.
I played back in Leeds the following week which is a another story – the next blog will explain that.
Meanwhile enjoy Open week. I’ll be getting ready for the Senior Open Qualifying at Ladybank next Monday – my home course – so watch this space.
All the best
Calum