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Tehama

 

29 August 05

 

Re:  Monday Qualifier

First Tee @ Pebble Beach

Monterrey, CA

 

Close again.  I shot a 2 under 70 at Tehama Country Club (Clint Eastwood’s club) and  a 67 and 69 qualified, with four of us tied with 70.   No, I didn’t talk to Clint……..I was too busy.

 

I didn’t stick around to play off for the alternate spot (there isn’t a chance that the alternate would get in this week) and made it back home last night.

 

I played good again, but not great.  I’m just not hitting the ball with my irons close enough, often enough.  I made one bad mistake with a wedge that cost me a stroke (or two) on a par 5 and that was the difference. 

 

But even though I’m not driving it great and not hitting my irons great, I’m NOT hitting the ball out of play, so in a funny way, I’m getting more comfortable and in time, I WILL start hitting it better and better as the fear of a wild shot goes away.

 

And my chipping and putting is, which is a great safety net.  Chipping and putting can keep a round together and keep a poor round from getting away from you.  In a multi day event, it is a savior.

 

I don’t know what my schedule is from here to the Q-school in November, but will keep trying to move forward and will keep you informed.

 

Thanks again for the support and kind words.  I really appreciate it.

 

Scott.

 

 

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Scotch Pines Golf Course - Payette, Idaho

Seattle Qualifier

15 August 05

 

RE:  Monday Qualifier

Boeing Greater Seattle Classic

Seattle, WA

 

I shot 70, but didn't get into the tournament.  My friend Doug Johnson shot 65 (birdied 7-12) and Tom Herzan with 67 got the two spots.  There was a 69 and then my 70 finished fourth out of approximately 45 players.  Two years ago (when there were four spots) the round would have worked, but not today……..

 

My round was solid and I was in the mix.  The game changes that I have made with Dave Bartels have really started to become natural and the back issue that I had last month in Scotland is a thing of the past.  Physically, there are no problems.  And I'm building confidence in my game.  Injuries can be damaging to the brain long after the back has healed.

 

I hit 16 of the 18 greens in regulation and 12 of 14 fairways on a beautiful Northwest day at Trophy Lakes (6900 yards), but just didn't get the ball close enough to shoot a low round.  I was paired with my close friend Doug Lacrosse, so it was an enjoyable day.  Even though I'm not seeing any results on this tour, my game has progressed and I'm still working toward the Q-School in November and believe that I can get through that process.

 

I plan on playing in the Pebble Beach qualifier on 29 August (at Tehama, in Monterrey) and then don't know my schedule between that and November.

 

Thanks to all for your support and encouragement, I'm flattered by the interest in this quest.

 

Scott Masingill.

 

PS  Many of you ask about Laurie.  She is doing well, but has spent 10 days with the kids in California (always an adventure when THEY are on the road), so there could be a Catty Report upcoming........

progress

club is CLOSED when it crosses the line.  swinging the face open and then moving aggressively back thru the ball.

Bill Parcells, "don't let last week's loss cause THIS weeks loss...."

 

 

not as good today

really have to work on keeping right elbow in close and not let it cause the club to cross the line.

solid 63 at scotch pines

continuing to work on posture, wrist cock and position at the top.  and putting plane is improving.  swinging inside and open.