I finished up the tournament with a final round 79 (319 cumulative) for a disappointing 48th place finish out of 70 players who started. It took a 299 score to advance, which was doable for sure, but I did not make it happen. Only 3 birdies over 72 holes was pitiful, and I was never able to get anything going to shoot a good score. Anyway, its over and time to explore what will be next for me. I am very thankful to my family and investors who together provided the opportunity to undertake this quest. Many sacrifices were made to allow me this opportunity, especially Stephanie and the children, and I will be forever thankful. They have their husband and Dad back, and I look forward to doing some of the things I was unable to do over the past few years. My investment group was most supportive during the past three years, and to them I owe a heavy debt of gratitude.

While very disappointed in the final outcome, I have no regrets about chasing this dream, and can rest well knowing I put 100% of my efforts in trying to make it work. I am really not in the reflective mood at present, and make no excuses for my performance. It just did not happen. Perhaps at another time I will be able to communicate things in a different light, but for now just leaving it as something I was not able to accomplish seems best.

Thanks to all who have read this blog over the past three years, and for your encouragement and kind words. I appreciate it. Until next time...

It's all over except for the singing I guess. Another poor start, continued struggles, and a final score of 82. I truly wish I had something positive to say about my play, but I really can't. I have tried on every shot and not been able to make positive things happen. Only one birdie, too many putts, not enough fairways and greens and that is what you get. Mechanically there is something wrong that I can't see, because both my distance and direction control is off. A bad combination.

As I head into the final round tomorrow, I will once again prepare as I have all week to play and give it 100%. I really would like to play at least one round to my potential here in California

Well, day 2 got off to a bad start and I could not get it back on track. I was 6 over after 7 holes through a combination of errors and putting woes. I actually made a lot of good strokes, and I can only think of 2 putts that I was not committed to. The final result was an ugly 81 with no birdies. I will have to play under par the last 2 days to have any shot at all. I can do it on this course...and it starts today! Later.

77 in the first round puts me 3 shots out of the to 14 positions, the number needed to advance. I did not shoot myself out of it. The conditions were very tough, it rained the first 6 holes and the pins were very difficult. I drove the ball only fair, and hit 11 greens. I did putt ok, and the greens are severe and very fast. Glenn and I went down to Torrey Pines after we played to look at the course, and it is gorgeous! Did not bother to watch the election results for obvious reasons.

I made it out to California without incident, and the tournament starts tomorrow. I like the golf course (Redhawk), and I am ready to play. I picked up Glenn Funk last night who will be keeping me company for the week, and he is pumped up as well. I tee off at 8:40 Tuesday.

My sweet sister Jill sent me a great book last week on a whim, or perhaps it was destiny! It is called Golf's Sacred Journey - Seven Days at the Links of Eutopia, written by David Cook. it was outstanding , almost a life changing experience. I recommend it highly to golfers and non-golfers alike, and it will have a positive influence on your life for sure. No hints about what it it about...you have to get it to find out! Anyway, I believe I have a new confidence and perspective as I approach Q-School.

More after today's final practice round.