The Tradition 7/14/10

I went to the range yesterday and hit like a tour pro. Ok maybe not, but I did strike the ball better. I was excited, so I came home and signed up for around at The Tradition through EZ links. Once again I played for $20 at a Carolina Trail course that I've heard good things about. I was supposed to go off with a random threesome, but they teed early, so I was by myself. Yes! I started with another sliced tee shot. Then, I hit a chunky second, but it was straight. I wrote my self some notes to help think through my shots. I'm focusing on keeping my weight down. I don' care if I hit them all fat. Focusing on keeping my weight down and swinging through the ball helps my rhythm. I still think I need to work on my wrist release. Something feels a little off. When I play alone, I usually consider it practice. Maybe because I hit so many bad shots to start that I can't consider taking the round seriously. Maybe because no one else is around to remind me that I had a snowman on the previous hole. Today, I just wanted to enjoy The Tradition, which I thought was a really nice course. Highland Creek may be prettier, but I think it's a matter of preference. I'm learning how to hit different shots, and how slight changes in club face position completely changes shots. Still, my goal is to put solid shots together consecutively. Getting off the tee is usually the key, but solid ball striking with my irons is what is keeping me from better scores. I practice my short game a lot, so I'm comfortable around the greens. Nothing exciting happened today, but I enjoyed the round. My unofficial score was 102. Writing down my swing thoughts helps. I'll keep working. Hit 'em good!