Just returned from Myrtle Beach, and the South Carolina Senior Open. I felt good all week and played decent, shooting 73-76-70 for a tie for 20th out of about 60 guys. I actually hit the ball better on the second day, but had 3 lip outs and hit a ball in the water on a par 3 that cost me 2 shots. I putted well, although I had a 4 three putts during the tournament. (all from long distance) I only missed 3 fairways all week, and averaged 14 greens hit per round. I had it 4 under the last day through 14, until being derailed by 3 putts on 15 and 17. My 70 the final round (-2) was the lowest round this year in a tournament relative to par, and I really felt in control the whole day. That is certainly something good to build on.

I head back to Myrtle Beach for a Sunbelt event at Long Bay tomorrow, and will be watching the Deacs play Duke today in football. Everybody at home is well. Ann Howell pledged Tri Delta this week at Chapel Hill, and she is very excited to become part of a great sorority. I personally can't wait for parents weekend to meet all her new friends! Young Peter is doing well also, and he is getting bigger daily. He has cut his 2 front bottom teeth (at 9 weeks!) so he has been a little fussy, but is sleeping well at night and giving Steph some much needed rest. Stephen started back to school this week, and is getting into his routine. His golf is coming along, but seems to be hovering in the 82-85 range; he is disappointed with those scores. A growth spurt should help that some. Mary has been going out to the club with me when I have been home, and she seems to enjoy it. She may just like riding in the cart and getting a snack! She will take her putter out on the green and sinks a few short putts though.

Toddy and Barrett appear to be doing fine as well, as far as I can tell. Toddy has his first lacrosse practice this Sunday, and I will not be there but will make the one the following week. Barrett has quite a full schedule this year at school, as well as taking the SAT prep class. She is one of the three co-editors of the school newspaper at Reynolds, and is taking several classes at the career center, which is a challenge. College decisions for her are just around the corner!

More after Long Bay. Go Deacs!