Tie for 28th in Lubbock

The tournament in Lubbock was a mix of rounds that seemed easy and rounds that felt like work. The first and third rounds were fun and everything clicked with a 69 and 66. The second and fourth rounds were definitely work and a grind with scores of 73 and 72. After making the cut exactly on the number at 2 under and in a tie for 45th I went out on the weekend with no place to go but up. The third round 6 under 66 included a closing nine of 31 to move up to a tie for 18th. The final round just never got moving in the right direction. I got off to a slow start and despite an eagle on the par 5 16th I couldn't gain much momentum. I finished the tournament at 8 under par in a tie for 28th and took home a check for $1,110, pushing this years earnings over $30,000. I felt the most important part of the week in Lubbock was getting to play all 4 rounds and have the chance to asses my game going into the Gateway Tour Championship in Iowa. I like where my game is right now and look forward to the opportunity of playing in Iowa next week. I am excited for my trip home on Thursday and can't wait to play Mozingo on Friday in the Chip Strong Memorial. I will keep you posted as things get under way in Des Moines, thanks for checking in.
Matt

Gateway Summer Ends with Tie for 8th

The Gateway Tour summer series was definitely a success. I was 6 for 6 in made cuts and earned $17,500 after a 68.17 scoring average. This week was up and down and a mix of poor stretches and a great finish in the 2nd round. After opening with a 4 under par 68 I struggled through the first 13 holes of the 2nd round and was back to 1 under for the tournament. With 5 holes to play I closed with 2 eagles and a birdie to shoot a 2 under 70 and make the cut. Heading into the final round I was at 6 under and in a tie for 11th. In the final round I hit the ball great and continued to putt very well. I didn't get everything out of the round but was pleased with a 4 under 68 and a tie for 8th worth $2,100. I am really pleased that I made all 6 cuts and really played solid golf in every tournament. It's always great to be playing your best golf heading into the fall finish. I am off to Lubbock next week for another Adams Tour event. I will keep you posted after the tournament.
Click here to check out pictures taken by Allan Henry / Golf Chronicles at recent Gateway Tour events.
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Matt

Runner Up Finish at Southern Dunes

There aren't too many weeks when shooting 19 under par isn't going to walk away with the trophy. Unfortunately, this was one of those weeks when it wasn't the winning score and it wasn't even close. Chris Kamin shot an incredible 27 under, 62-63-64. I played great all week and was able to hold on for a 1 shot cushion over 3rd place. I started the week with a solid 67 and then followed it up with a bogey free 64 in round 2. The final round was another solid round, 66, where I did everything I could to put pressure on the leader but it just wasn't good enough. I am excited that I was able to hold on for solo 2nd and take home a check for $6,500. After struggling with the putter the last few weeks I made a ton of putts at Southern Dunes. I like where my swing is right now and look forward to playing on the Gateway Tour again next week. I've had a great run of events this summer on the Gateway Tour and hope to finish strong in my last event in Arizona next week. Stay tuned for results from Tonto Verde Golf Club.
Tournament story on the Gateway Tour Website
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Matt