US Open qualifying

So today didn't go as swimingly as planned. I ended the day with a 39-40 for 79 at Hazeltine National. Overall I would give my play a C on the day and a B for effort. I tried as hard as I could but I gave it a B because I wasn't committed to every single shot out there which led to a few costly mistakes. I hit a lot of great putts that didn't go in. My iron game hurt me the most simply becuase I didn't commit to a few shots. 79 sounds pretty bad, but after the morning wave I was actually tied for 8th or 9th. The rough was grown up to about 4 inches all over the course, the greens were a little slick, and the pins were cut in very intricate spots. I was very upset with my score, but it was without a doubt the hardest golf course I've teed it up on. Overall I didn't create the opportunities I needed and could have done 4 or 5 better. 74 was low after 80 or so guys. With the states top amateurs and a bunch of mini tour players scoring that high is a small indication of how difficult the course was. BUT, no matter what, I needed to play better. I'm optimistic for my next event which will be the Tapemark Charity Classic if I get in. Can't wait!

Drew

Some new stuff....

So I've switched into some new sticks over the last couple weeks. I played with them for the last week and a half and love them, but my shot dispersion was all over the map. NO GOOD! Lucky for me the gentlemen running the Litchfield Golf Course this year are extremely good with fitting and what not. Chad from golf source took care of everything for me today and I have to give a big thanks! Chad is part of the team working on bring LGC back to life. He also spent a few years with Cleveland Golf working on the tour vans fitting tour players so it's nice to know that I've got the best around working with my clubs. We spent 2 plus hours getting all the lofts/lies fixed on my irons. When we got done we moved most 4-5 degrees. No wonder i was all over. He also got me into a different driver which is great. Unfortunately its the one from his bag, but its a great fit. On another note, my US open qualifier is on Monday and I'm really excited. We're playing Hazeltine National which is where I had my best State Am finish. The weather looks great this weekend so hopefully work, golf, and more golf! Can't wait for Monday! Till then,

Drew

M-I-N-N-E-S-0-T-A

Well I'm back in the great state of Minnesota! I've been back since Thursday night and it's been great so far. I've only worked once, but the weather has been so bad I'm lucky to have worked at all. Spring Hill looks great for the first week of May! I've caught up with some old friends and look forward to catching up with a few more! The next thing I'm looking forward to is my US Open qualifier next Monday. Hazeltine National! 150 players for probably 5-6 spots. It's going to be a great challenge but I welcome the task. I fully expect to get through but we'll see. Other than that, life is as usual. Golf, work, sleep, repeat. (I eat once and a while) Till then,

Go Low!

Drew

Arvada, Colorado!

So here I am sitting on my good friend Derek's couch. I'm currently located in Arvada, Colorado which is part of the greater Denver area. I left La Quinta yesterday morning at 4:30am and arrived here at 8:30 pm. When mapquest said it would take 16 hrs, they were right! It's great to be here. I graduated with Derek in 2004 and haven't seen him for a few. I'll be here for a day and a half and we plan on having a good time. On another note, one very gracious Quarry member made a phone call for me and got me connected with a member at Cherry Hills Country Club here in Denver. If you wanna talk tradition, Cherry Hills would be a huge player in the converstaion. Anyway, this gentleman and myself are teeing it up tomorrow morning at 7:36. I'm super excited. The drive was long, exhausting, but i'm glad I took care of that on day 1. The last leg is easy. I'll be off to Omaha after my round tomorrow to visit some other friends then back to beautiful Minnesota. Till then,

stay tuned

Drew