Practice Pays Off - Finally!

Hey Readers!
It's been awhile since I've posted any information. It's been a very busy season up here in NY. I have enjoyed my new role at Trump National. One of the best things about being back at Trump is having the time to play and practice. My membership supports tournament play and seeing their golf professionals compete. I had the opportunity to play in the Women's MET Open, August 8 & 9. I prepared for this event by working on my putting for 2 weeks, practicing up to 40 hours each week. I only used speed drills, and listened to some tunes while I putted. Let's face it, practicing your putting can be boring! Our tournament was played at North Shore Golf Club in Glenhead, NY. Apparently, it is an old Seth Raynor. And if any of you know me, he is my favorite golf course architect. My first round I shot a 75, 4 over par and 3 shots out of the lead. I putted well and had 3 birdie putts within 1 foot. The next day I shot 81, was very tentative and nervous. I had a 16th place finish. Highest finish for me in the Met in 11 years. I was thrilled to see that all my practicing had paid off. I felt so comfortable over the ball and was able to putt well. The following week I had another tournament. This was the Women's Stroke Play event at Rockrimmon in Stamford, CT. This is a MET event, where all the female golf professionals in our area compete against each other in a two day stroke play format. Again, I practiced some putting, hit a couple of short wedges before the event. I was unfortunately pretty sick with a summer cold, and I didn't feel prepared for the tournament. My first round I shot a 76, 4 over par but still in contention. My second round I played much better, 1 over 73. I had birdie 2 holes and on the 16th tee I realized that I was 2 under par, a place I haven't been before in a tournament round. I mentally struggled to stay calm and not get ahead of myself. I bogeyed 16, 17 and 18 to finish 2 over and had a 4th place finish in the event. Overall, it was a great learning experience and I need to learn how to get mentally tougher out there!
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Thanks!