1st Stage Dayton Nevada here I come

So I drove up to Dayton Nevada today from Newbury park this morning, just about a 7 and 1/2 hour drive. Not to bad though, it could have been a lot worse. I am really excited for the tournament to get underway, I have practice rounds for the next two days and then on Tuesday is when the tourney starts. I have been working hard in the past couple of weeks to really get my game kicking on all cylinders. Things are looking good with the game, just at that point where I want it to get underway.

I just realized that I never posted anything from the Hooters Tour "Tour Championship", I guess that's because I didn't make the cut (booo). Very frustrating tournament, I shoot 71 (-1) in the first round which puts me tied for 30th ( or something around that), whatever in real good shape to make the cut, the top 60 and ties. Then on Friday day two I get of to a good start making pars on the first 4 holes and then making an eagle on the par 5 5th hole, two under on the day, three under on the tourney. Don't know what happened, but I know it was a mental slip, I finished the front nine double, par, bogey, bogey to shoot 2 over after being 2 under through 5. Even still I am very much in this tourney to make the cut, I just have to keep my head in the game and stay away from the big numbers. That is exactly what I didn't do. I go par, par, eight, eight. Not really what I was looking for. THREE balls out of bounds in two hole, how ridiculous is that, I was about to shoot myself after that happened. Needless to say I finished the round shooting 83 to really make sure that I missed the cut.

Things are much better now, both on the mental side and in the swing. All I had the chance to do today was a little chipping and putting, but I feel good and confident that all the hard work and practice that I put in is going to pay off in the end. I am very fortunate to be staying on the golf course with some family friends that live here. I know how great is that, thank you Lord. Not only is it nice to be in a house for the week but it also saves me about two hundred dollars. I will do my best to keep you posted, I know I have been totally slacking in the past couple of weeks, but I, I have no excuse, but I will post a couple of times this week to keep you updated. You can also find the scores on the internet at www.pgatour.com/qschool Please pray for me that I would trust in the Lord and lean fully on him all the time, especially in the hard times. Also that I would be a light in this dark world, sharing the gospel with the people that God puts in my path. Take care and God Bless.

Joe

PGA Tour First Stage Qualifier Info

I found out today that I will be playing at Dayton Valley Golf Club in Dayton Valley, Nevada. The tournament will be held October 24th-27th. I am excited about what is coming up, the Tour Championship for the Hooters Tour Starts in two days. So I have a couple of big tournaments coming up and I feel that I am playing the best golf of my life. I have been talking a lot with my dad about how important it is to be mentally strong and not only that but be mentally positive. I have been working hard to get in a good frame of mind out there on the course, not getting mad at myself, not talking down on myself when I hit a bad shot, but more trying to be my own caddie mentally. I am really excited about where my golf game is going in all areas. My swing has improved so much in the past year since I have been working with Jerome (My swing coach), also my mental game is continueing to improve with the help of my dad (My Mental coach). The Lord has been so faithful to me, I thank Him for everything that has happened this year and give him all the glory, for without Him I could not have done any of this. Please keep me in your prayers and keep checking my blog for updates and results for the upcoming tournaments.