Last week in New Jersey was poised to be a good one, and then "the rock" got in the way! I arrived up at Twisted Dunes playing well and filled with confidence. I practiced well, and the course suited my game well. I had an early tee time on Tuesday as the first group off at 7:30, and was ready to play. I parred the first 4 holes and arrived at the 14th (started on the back) in OK shape. I hooked my drive left toward some high grass, and my ball actually came to rest on a dirt path. The problem was there was a rock the size of a softball right behind my ball half way exposed above the ground. I considered taking an unplayable, but elected to hit it instead. Bad decision. I chopped it out to the fairway, but bent my 8-iron severely and jammed my right wrist. I tried to play a few more holes but was unable to continue. I withdrew from the tournament, and that was the first event of my life that I ever retired from playing. Very disappointing.

My wrist feels better now after a few days of ice and heat, and there should be no long term effects. I have 2 more events this year, and plan on competing in those tournaments. I will be at Bermuda Run next week in a Tarheel event, and then at Pinehurst for a Senior event the following week.