My last Grey Goose Gateway Tour event was last week, and I shot 77-73=150. Not a great score, but I can tell I am improving as a professional and am closer to scoring well. I had no big holes, and actually hit the ball fairly well. I need to get my short game a little sharper, and make a few more birdies. These first 5 events have been a good gauge for the things I need to do to get better, and I am excited about the Hooters Tour beginning for me in a few weeks.

My youngest son Stephen went with me on this last trip, and we had a great time. Driving back home we stopped in St. Augustine and toured around the town for a few hours, and it is certainly a neat place. We also visited the World Golf Hall of Fame, and had dinner at the "Caddy Shack" Brian and Traci Cook were kind enough to let us spend the night with them on short notice, and it was good to visit with them and Traci's daughter Chloe. Unfortunately we also watched the Deacs lose another basketball game against Boston College!

Guatemala is next up on the schedule. Gary Hennessey, a good friend from Winston-Salem, is going with me to caddy. We leave Sunday the 12th, and the tournament starts on the 16th. I am ready to go, and look forward to playing well and making some putts!