Shot 107 today. Lots of possible excuses: heat, humidity and more. Bottom line was I simply didn’t drive well and lost tons of balls. It was very frustrating and I struggled to keep my zen on. I played the back nine first (54) and had a good run on the front, but 2 late disaster holes really killed me.

A guy we played with on the last hole took 4 shots just to get out of the sand trap. Whoo – he was so pissed! He tossed his club like 20 yards. If not for golf etiquette, it would have been funny. What can you do?

I have noticed though that with the lesson I took I am finally starting to drive the ball a lot further than ever before. On 2 different holes I really let it go – hitting one at least 250 if not further. With golf, there is always a silver lining!

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Yes! I got some tickets for this great event – and I’m taking my 2 young daughters to their first ever golf tournament. Should be tons of fun if it isn’t too hot in New Rochelle on the 22nd. They have a pretty cool site with games and a golf academy as well – check it out.

In the meantime, as I was coming into Grand Central tonight, I saw that HSBC had a terrific interactive display promoting the event. I snapped a few pics, but didn’t have time to try the simulator or the putting game because I didn’t want to miss my train. In addition to HSBC and Golf info, First Tee was there promoting themselves – it’s a terrific kids golf program. Check it out if you have kids.

I just signed up – seems pretty cool. I’m looking forward to seeing what the site has to offer!

I found this great post on the Golfchick blog about personal golf tips. I’ve been developing one of my own, but it’s not there quite yet…

G (grip)
A (alignment)
A (rotate Around)
P (pull it through)

My lessons bore small fruits with me shooting 100 the last full round I played. That’s 10 shots lower than the last time I played!

I hit some balls on the range this week, but didn’t have time to get on t

I recently added a 52 degree wedge to my bag and I can’t stop hitting it. I hit it short, I hit it long and I hit it perfectly more often than not.

I have yet to figure out at what distance I should switch back to the pitching wedge – which has created a few problems (leaving the ball way short for example) – but overall, this is the best addition I think I’ve ever made other than the hybrids.

I seem to hit it from about 15-40 yards very well – it’s totally changed my very short game.

I set a goal and I made it – though just barely. Played today and shot a an even 100 – which is supposed to feel great!

But not quite.

I want to go lower now (darn it!).

I chunked a 4 easy pitches and putted like garbage – I can do 95 – I know it