Missed Cut By 2 Shots

I am at a loss for words about this weeks tournament, 73/68 : -3. I really don't know what to say other than I know I am close to playing great golf. I am working as hard as I can and doing everything I can to get better. I just can't get things to fall into place and get my score to reflect the quality of golf I am playing. I have never played this well and felt this good about my game and still struggled to get results. I am frustrated with the end result right now but am excited about all the positives I see in every area of my game. I will continue to work hard and do the things I know it takes to get better. Hopefully the results will start to match the effort. Thanks for the patience, I know mine is being tested like never before.
Matt

"The road to success leads through the valley of humility, and the path is up the ladder of patience and across the wide barren plains of perseverance. As yet, no short cut has been discovered."
--Joseph. J. Lamb
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Missed Cut By 1, Again

Sometimes you get on the wrong side of momentum and no matter what you do you can't change it. I've been on that wrong side since the end of May. It was another week with a solid start after a 3 under 69. I left a few shots out there but for the most part was very pleased with my round. The second round got off to a bad start and I never was able to fully recover with a 1 over 72. Again I missed the cut by 1 shot, which seems to be the story of the summer series to this point. I saw some positive things in my game that were encouraging. I am excited about the direction my swing is heading and a few of the shots I hit this week. My short game is continuing to get better and I am finally excited about it again. My ability to sign a scorecard that says a low number or consectutive solid rounds remains non existent. I've been beat up pretty good this summer by the desert and all I can hope for is a great finish to the year at q-school. Somehow I still feel confident that my game is improving. Lets just hope all these bumps in the road lead to a cool story at the end of the year.
Matt

10th Place in Des Moines

I had a great trip up to Des Moines this weekend. After a rough start, 4 over through the first 10 holes, I played bogey free golf for the final 44 holes. I believe this is the first time I have ever put together two or more rounds of consecutive bogey free golf. My golf swing isn't exactly where I want it but I now know what direction I am trying to go with it. I have a few minor mechanical changes to make in order to get my swing back to where I want it. My short game was very solid and I was a few burned edges with putts from really having a great week. Unfortunately the Herman Sani is a small purse, with a small entry fee, so i don't think my paycheck will be much more than a few hundred dollars. This week was more about finding my game and getting excited about the direction things are going. I definitely accomplished both of those goals with Kevin Beard's help. For final Herman Sani results click the following link:

Herman Sani Results Link

Thanks for checking in, I will post again after the next Gateway Tour event August 20-22.
Matt

No Monday Success

A 2 over par 73 wasn't the round I was looking for at the Nationwide Qualifier in Wichita. I never got comfortable with my swing and in a one round qualifier you have to come out firing. I will now be playing in the Herman Sani Golf Tournament in Des Moines this Friday through Sunday. I am looking forward to spending some time with Kevin Beard and getting the opportunity to play another tournament in the midwest. I will keep you posted after the completion of the tournament. Thanks for checking in
Matt

T33 in Summer Event #7

It was another week of ups and downs on the golf course. A T33 after rounds of 69/69/74, worth $1,275.00. I took some major steps forward with my game but still haven't been able to put it all together. I have really taken some major strides towards getting my game back and progressing to the next level. Mentally I feel as good as I have in a long time. I still have a few issues to work out but overall things are definitely looking up. I am excited about the process of fighting to get my game back. I will be playing in the Nationwide Monday qualifier in Wichita this coming Monday. I am looking forward to the chance to play back in the midwest and work on my game with Kevin Beard. I will keep you posted after the qualifier. Thanks for stopping by the site
Matt