gaining momentum...

Hi everyone,



I just returned from a fruitful two weeks on the road in Connecticut and Canada. I had an opportunity to play in two events-the Connecticut Women's Open and the CN Canadian Tour's event at Sunningdale Golf & Country Club in London, Ontario. It was nice to be back in Connecticut, back at the Yale Golf Course, and to catch up with friends.

I had a mediocre showing at the CT Open. Never really got anything going and shot rounds of 79-84. I was thrilled for my good friend, Lynn Valentine, as she won her first professional title. After a few small adjustments and a few days to work on my game, I headed to Canada to redeem myself.

After a late afternoon practice round on a Saturday, I had the privelege to play in the pro-am the following afternoon. The players who participated helped their pro-am partners with some short game and long game during the hour long clinic and we then headed out onto the course. We played a 9 hole scramble and won a nice prize (not sure if it had to do with our results or the fact there were so many ties they simply drew our names from a hat :).

I really enjoyed the golf course, the beautiful terrain and the temporary relief from the Florida heat. I shot rounds of 79-77 to finish "in the money." Check out the results on the Canadian Tour website. I was very encouraged the 2nd round. After starting out slowly with a bogey, bogey, double bogey start I played the final 15 holes in one over par. Now it's time to eliminate the big numbers and unnecessary bogeys. Definitely moving in the right direction...

I was talking to a friend about my performance and remarked that I feel like a breakthrough is around the corner. It's the combination of results and confidence that only come through experience. I am truly pleased with my ball striking and my short game. Being comfortable and prepared is a powerful combination.

So, here's what's next. I will be competing in Orlando the next three weeks on the SunCoast and Moonlight tours. After that I will head north (via the Amtrak auto train) on June 30th. I plan to play the Futures Tour and some state opens in July and August. Hope to see some of you in places like Bloomfield, CT, Syracuse, NY and Gettysburg, PA. Check out the Futures tour website for dates and courses. Make sure to check with me to ensure I am playing that week as sometimes plans change!

Will keep you posted! Be sure to follow results!

Mary