Day 68 - July 24, 2011

Stuart and I went to Pensacola for the U.S. Amateur Qualifier last weekend. We stayed in Orange Beach and took the kids, Mimi and Aunt Sharon. It was a fun trip! We played in the pool and ocean, cooked fresh local seafood, practiced golf, kayaked, etc.

On Saturday, Stuart played his practice round at 7:30 in the morning and was done by 9:30. We went to Kiva Dunes when he got back to practice. I focused on creating lag and didn't think about anything else. I created a little drill where I would do a half swing as practice before I actually followed through. I hit it well and was pleased.

I was getting in a little chipping and putting practice when Stuart suggested I learn how to hit out of a bunker. Oh my goodness ... it is so difficult to do! I'm hoping that I won't have to do it very often, but it is good to be prepared. See the video below of my practice session. Stuart prompted me to give a fist pump although it was unwarranted:)

We are headed to San Francisco this week for a marketing conference. Stuart is planning on playing Pebble Beach if he can get a tee time. I'm sure I will just be a spectator, but I will post pics anyway.