Augusta National Debut

February 8th, 2010

There is something to say about the southern hospitality and the steady diet of great golf courses! Staying at the Sage Valley resort 20 minutes down the road from Augusta National was a great experience, a Tom Fazio masterpiece on 1500 acres of rolling hills , spring fed rivers and tall whispering pines .

Having prepared my student for his experience of a life time was very fulfilling! Ive always said that the first time I’ll drive down Magnolia lane is with my bag on my shoulder !!!

Off to the “Teeth of the Dog” for 4 days to work out , look forward to blogging!!! 

Cheers

      dk

Bermuda Blues

January 26th, 2010

An early departure from Bermuda left me feeling a bit blue! After battling winds gusting 25 and rain for the last 6 holes Thursday I felt very good about my play, my ball striking was average considering I hadn’t played in several weeks and my head space was good. Commencing the final four holes of the day were the most difficult, the famous redesigned 16th hole was playing 205 with winds off the ocean and rain made it play upwards of 230 yards . I always think  George Knudson hitting 7 irons into the ocean and watching the ball fall on the green; after making par I hit my tee shot into the water on the par 5 17th and made  a good par unnoticed bye my scorer.

After an exhausting first round looking like I just stepped out of a shower for 45 minutes with my clothes on , I proceeded to sign for a 4 on the 17th and proceeded to take my rain soaked attire off outside the scoring area!!!! I know for certain that next time I might be sitting in my briefs at the scoring table to avoid the early exit to a championship that I really wanted to win !!!

Upwards on onwards off later this week  to help one of Magna’s most liked members to prepare for his Augusta debut!!  

Cheers

dk               

2010 Bermuda Open

January 15th, 2010

This is the first time I’ll be in the beautiful Island during the month of January, usually the October schedule is a prelude to Q School and the temperatures are considerably higher. That being said the winners trophy accompanied with a cheque of $20,000. 00 would be a great start to the 20k season .

I’m looking forward to playing the newly renovated Port Royal golf club  recently showcased for the winners of the four majors , knowing the course has become slightly longer with a airy feeling to it may fit right into my game plan.

I’ll be Blogging upon my return, hopefully walking a bit lop sided

Cheers

Dk 

   

Hot Winter Routine

January 15th, 2010

I believe the winter months is a great opportunity to develop several areas of your game along adding value to your business. I know the importance of physical training both your body and mind will lead to better results on the golf course .

HOT YOGA!! Wow, I’ve experienced yoga in a air conditioned room reaching for your water bottle after the class was complete, combining breathing , balance, strength,mobility , stability into a 90 minute experience  with temperatures reaching 40 degree Celsius  will leave your body and mind feeling balanced . I have only been attending classes for a month now and the advantages are so good from a golfers body and especially mind!

Combining a two day schedule in the gym coupled with yoga twice a week is a routine I know will lead to better results both on and off the golf course .

Dr. Craig Davies 4 day routine next week

Cheers

dk

          

Playoff Win at Calusal Pines

December 20th, 2009

Playoff win at Calusal Pines

Designed by Dr. Michael Hurzdon and Dana Fry on the highest evaluation in south west Florida, lies the masterpiece of Calusal Pines. Having attracted members such as Rocco Mediate and Paul Azinger you know that this place has some fire power .   

The two day pro am attracts amateurs and professionals across United States and Canada played over two days , with course conditions impeccable and green speeds faster than PGA tour average .

Lets face it , its not a PGA tour event but the satisfaction of playing in this event for the second time and winning at both attempts has left a great feeling in my belly!  Having last played at Sawgrass in November , it had been a couple of weeks since I picked up a club, knowing that I had my work cut out to compete I had to prepare myself for the difficult green sites and green speeds around 13 on the stimp meter . Approaching the final day I had positioned myself six shots behind the leader; who was sitting a -1 under par; I had to play a flawless round.

Entering the back nine I was at 4 over par for the tournament with only nine holes remaining, making birdies on 11, bogied 12 and followed with birdies on 13,14,16 and eagling a short par 4 17th left me in a playoff for the win . ( 76, 67)

I truly believe that my daily goals allowed me to win this event;  pre shot routines, breathing techniques, ability to recall success and having  the mindset  of accepting  bad shots, which allowed me to hit great ones !      

Cheers and Merry Christmas!  

dk                 

Sawgrass Pro Am

December 4th, 2009

Standing on the first tee some say that they love it or hate it? I loved it ! . Playing along side some of the best members in the world last week made the experiance an enjoyable one, our team fell short of winning the team event , winning the pro event at -3 was a nice way to end the year.

Pete Dye is a incrediable architect ! 

dk     

2009 PGA Championship

December 4th, 2009

Walking tall after falling a couple shots short of returning to the winners circle again left me feeling a bit empty, after finishing the final round at at total of  -7 under par knowing that two putts over the last three days would of placed me in the playoff for the covenant cup ounce again. It was a pleasure playing with fellow Ontario team member Ken Tarling the last round, he sat with me after the round and mentioned that I dont belong here, ”youre ball striking was very impressive and you have to surround yourself with the best players in the world” , ” You should of won this event hands down”      

the word “should” belongs in the past!!!!! I know that I have to become more efficient around the greens and I understand that the quality of the questions we ask ourselfs daily will determine the quality of our lives , so the question is ” When I get to the next level, how will it feel ? ”  

dk   

       

First stage / Final round

October 23rd, 2009

Wow that was an endurance test! Unfortunately we missed qualifying by 4 shots!! , you can look back and say those four putts drop over the course of the week I’m off to second stage; sometimes this game is cruel but this week I tried on every shot, unlike the players I was paired with the last round. I hit the ball extremely well this week and have alot to take from this into the pga championship in florid next month

Thanks for all your support Wellington!!!

Cheers

dk

 

1st Stage/ Second round

October 21st, 2009

We played extremely well today, having to play 27 holes in gusty winds and scattered showers was a testament of patience, having shot 3 under par for 27 holes today leaves me in a good position going into the final round friday. Scheduled to play 9 holes tomorrow at 9am before the hurricane dumps its self upon us.

I’m feeling very confident with my ball striking and look forward to the next 27 holes .

Cheers

dk  

Q School Day 1

October 20th, 2009

It wasn’t the start I was looking for but I know the next couple of days are going to be a endurance test of patients and metal toughness. Were having to play 27 holes tomorrow to accommodate the hurricane off the west coast of Mexico.

I hit the ball well today just misjudged the wind a couple times and the putter was a bit cold, looking forward to tomorrow.

cheers

dk

 

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