MD Open results

Hi everyone,



I had a solid 2 days at the Maryland Open finishing in a tie for 7th place (pros) and tie for 8th overall. I also finished "in the money."! Here are some more details:



I shot rounds of 77-79 over the 5,900 yds CC at Woodmore. In the first round I had 3 birdies shooting even par 37 on the front and 4 over 40 on the back. It was a pretty consistent day as I made nothing worse than bogey.



The second round featured 2 birdies, 4 bogeys and 2 triple bogeys. The triple bogeys were frustrating but in both cases I was able to learn something valuable so that I am prepared when I encounter a similiar situation in the future. I was pleased with my steadiness, despite the two holes, and was very pleased with playing the back nine in one over par after a triple on #12.



The course was in great shape and the greens were definitely speedier the second round. I had 34 putts the second day, which is above my norm of 30, as I think it took me the first few holes to adjust accordingly. To give you an idea I hit the first 4 greens in regulation but 3 putted 3 of them for bogey. Fortunately, I adjusted quickly and got back on track.



What I am truly encouraged about is my greens in regulation stat. I hit 8 greens in regulation the first round and 13 greens in regulation the 2nd round. This is a stat that I have really focused on in my practice and preparation and I am definitely seeing improvement!



A special thanks to my friend and caddie, Matt Aument. Matt has caddied for me in Gettysburg over the past two years and he made the short trip from the Baltimore area to caddie for me this week. His family also let me stay with them the evening before the first round so I wouldn't have to make the long trek from Arlington, VA. Love that DC traffic!

Also a special thanks to my dear friends, Elaine and Bart Jeffress. I enjoyed catching up with them and staying in their beautiful townhouse in Arlington, VA. It was also good to see my friend Andy Krauss, a co-worker from my Gainesville days.

I arrived in Jacksonville early this afternoon after some "eventful" travel (had some car trouble), but was thankful that I made the auto train so I didn't have to drive the long stretch from VA to FL. I have a week to get settled and get some practice in before I head to Lakeland for 3 weeks to play in the two SunCoast events and Futures tour qualifying. I will keep you updated!

Mary