Well, the first three events of the Greygoose Gateway Tour have been a struggle. I knew that playing down here was going to be an adjustment, and it certainly has been! It reminds me of when I began playing competitive golf again several years ago...it took a few tournaments to get comfortable, and then things settled down.

My scores have been high...my average is about 79 strokes. All of my scores are on the Tour website www.thegatewaytour.com My low round is 76, and I have had two nine-hole scores under par. Playing in the wind and putting on these Bermuda greens has been tough. You have to get used to the grain and speed, and I have not putted particularly well, and that has in turn affected my short game. I am getting more comfortable though, and my scores will improve. This whole deal is a marathon not a sprint...but I would like to play well sooner rather than later! Making a few cuts would be good. After three tournaments the areas of my game that need to improve the most are my short game and maintaining a high level of mental focus. Great players all have those two things.

In addition to the adjustments of playing tournament golf, I am adjusting to the travel, being away from home, eating properly, and managing my practice time. I have met some great guys playing out here, and that has helped. I am going home for a few days, and will be back at it January 25.