Well, my decent play has continued during my trip to Atlanta. I had 2 top 10's, and hit the ball great. I finished 9th in the first event with scores of 69-72-74, and T6 in the second one with scores of 73-70-73. I kept it in play nicely on 2 very tight courses, and putted well but didn't make much. I have averaged 70.75 my last 12 competitive rounds, and my confidence remains high.

I was able to stay with Steph's sister Andy and her family while down there, and it made things very nice. I also spent some time with my sister Jill who was in Atlanta for a baseball tournament. My nephew Andrew has been playing down there all summer, and it was great to see them as well as my niece Amanda. They actually are now in Winston for another tournament, so they are with us for a few days.

I also saw a few fraternity brothers while in Atlanta, Dave Yealy and Reggie Blackburn. We played at CC of the South where Dave is a member, and we had a great time.

I am off next week and then will be playing in the NC Senior Open at Tanglewood August 7-9. I think it is time to break through and win one against my senior peers! I am ready, and this will be a great chance to make something happen.

Stephen plays in the Forsyth County tournament next weekend, and I am looking forward to watching him play. He went with one of the assistants at Forsyth to play in a Pro-Junior last week and won a pair of new ECCO shoes by finishing 2nd. His game is shaping up, and playing in the Forsyth will be a great experience.

Lots of practice planned between now and Tanglewood, and I will report back after that event!

It was a good golfing week for the Brown house! First off, my son Stephen (age 14) won the 13-15 age group in the Forsyth County Junior, his first tournament win. he birdied the last hole at Tanglewood Park's Reynolds course to win by one shot with scores of 69-79-74. I was so happy for him; he has worked hard on his game this year, and it is paying off.

I finally played well in a tournament and won mini-tour event here in W-S at Winston Lake Open. I shot 65-68 on the par 71 track to win by 2. "The Lakes" is a course built for the black community in the 50's, and most of the competitors were as you would expect. I beat a pro from Jamaica who also shot 65 the first day, and we had a good battle down the stretch. I was happy to be in contention in a tournament for a change, as this was my first win in 2 years and the first opportunity I have had to win since turning pro. Granted this was not a Sunbelt or Tarheel event, but a win is a win and I'll take it. I bogeyed 2 of the first 4 holes, and then settled down and took command with 3 birdies in a row at 8-9-10. I played the last 14 holes -4 with no bogeys. I plan on taking this positive vibe with me to Stone Mountain where I will be playing in 2 Sunbelt events starting Wednesday. I am fired up to play!

I will try to update a little more frequently this trip, if i can figure out the Wi-Fi on my laptop!