Via Rail Cup

June 20th, 2009

Wow! What an incredible week at the Montreal Country Club, unfortunately we came so close to capturing the Via Rail trophy . The hole week was an endurance test playing 6 rounds in four days with a combination of temperatures in the 80’s and steady rain for the entire day Thursday.

Playing in any team event the chemistry must be complementary and it showed for the first 4 matches, we were never down in a match after the first hole except for the final round , having chances to square the match on the 4th, 5th and giving the Quebec’s opponents a gift on the 6th and 8th hole  put us 4 down and behind the eight ball with only 11 holes remaining . After birdies on  the 10, 11, 15 and 16 put us 2 down with 3 to play but we failed to convert birdie on the 16th to extend the match.

Taking the positives from this match event will definitely show up in the upcoming Ontario PGA Championship and the Canadian Open next month

Cheers

           

A Man with no expectations will never be disapoited

May 28th, 2009

 

Preparing for the Ontario PGA Spring Championship this week at the hidden gem the Galt country club primarily focused on 100 yards and in . The 6300 yard course played well over 7000 yards with winds gusting over 50 km at times and temperatures in the low 60’s.

Having finished second for the third consecutive year was a bit disappointing knowing this is the only PGA event that we haven’t put our name on the trophy along  Hall of Fame greats as Bob Panisaik, Gar Hamilton to name a few .

Therefore a man with no expectations will never be disappointed , preparing the ”circle of thoughts” prior to the event was very simple

1. Trust your decisions

2. Don’t be afraid to hit bad shots; as a result you will hit good ones

3. Rehearse your pre shot routine religiously      

 dk 

 

Beth Page Black Journey

May 7th, 2009

Cleveland Ohio here we come! Were off to the first stage Monday afternoon to the first stage of the US Open qualifiers at the Stanley Thompson classic design Beechmont Country Club . Ive been preparing my game the last two months focusing on the short game around the green side and working in a new Titleist driver with some good success.

Be patient, trust it!

dk       

Spring Excitement

April 6th, 2009

Looking outside today is going to make that first round of the year taste even better! Coming home to the snow wasn’t such a bad thing, knowing that the beautiful dog woods  are in full bloom in Augusta this weekend, I’ve been told that watching the event on TV doesn’t do the course justice with the elevation changes and vastness of the property. I’ve always said that my first time driving up Mongolia lane under those live oaks would be with my clubs on my back! 

I guess I should be careful what I wish for, or what I plan to do! 

Good Luck this Spring

 Cheers

dk

Swing into Spring Tip

March 22nd, 2009

I believe that the most important variable all players must understand while making improvements in the golf swing is the magnitude of ball flight rules.

Looking at the changes the best player in the world has made over the last five years has left players and coaches around the world retooling their methods. The most noticeable change is the ability to control the trajectory of the ball under pressure.

The ability to maintain your hands and body positions at impact will produce a consistent ball flight.

 

Drill

The purpose of this drill is to create level hips and shoulders at impact with the emphasis placed on the left leg as your single axis point.

1. Using an 8-iron place a ball on a downhill lie with the feet slightly closer with together the ball position slightly forward in your stance.
2. Allow the weight to be positioned 55% on your left side, matching your shoulders and hips to return to the impact position parallel.
3. Step forward after impact to exaggerate the weight on your left side not using the back leg as a lever or support.

 

 

Understanding that the hand positions are directly correlated to the positioning of the shoulders and hips at impact, the ability to maintain and develop proper body positions will lead to better results.

 

Final Gateway Event

February 25th, 2009

Looking at the last four events of the season is a bit disappointing , having  goals to make the cut in all four events  with a opportunity to qualify for the Tour Championship in Phoenix next week fell short .

Having  20-30mph winds gusting at times made it difficult to get the ball close to the hole , staying patient and committing to every shot was my goal, excepting bad shots were going to happen. I’m definitely become a better wind player and feel that I’m so close to breaking out!

I’m looking forward to the Fort Myers Open during the second week of March, keep ya posted !

cheers

Dk

Gateway Tour/ Binks Forest

February 13th, 2009

After the fifth Beach Tour event at the demanding Binks Forest GC were getting closer to qualifying for the Tour Championship in Phoenix Arizona.Unfortunately my putting was slightly off this week leaving me outside the top ten. Having two events remaining in the regular series i’ll be pushing for two top ten finishes ,the last event is at the Whantamaker faciity in Port St. Lucie where th CPGA Championship was held, having some great results in the past, I feel that a win is in the future!

cheers

dk

Gateway Tour Event / Port Lucia River Club

February 5th, 2009

The whole week felt like we were playing in Canada during the last week of October with wind gusts up to 30mph and temperatures in the 50’s . Maybe there was a Canadian advantage to a top ten finish this week, my goals this week were to  stay patient and except some funny bounces and missed putts.

Having to control the ball flight from 100 yards hitting 5 and 6 irons into gusty winds made it difficult hitting to some extreme green sites on the Niclaus signature design .My goals this week were to stay patient and except some missed putts and focus on being in the “present”. I’ve been having great practice sessions and seeing the results during the off weeks and feeling that I’m really close to that first win of the year!

Cheers

dk

Gateway Tour

January 28th, 2009

Having a week off to prepare for the final four events of the gateway tour has been very productive, having played with several members from the Gator Creek Golf course in Sarasota yesterday ,boosted my confidence having nine birdies and no bogies ! I keep on remaining patient and know the hard work will start to shine through. I’m looking forward to the fourth event at the River Club in Palm Beach Monday.
cheers
dk

Gateway Tour

January 15th, 2009

After a the first two events of the year my game has been slightly off, taking three weeks off over the holiday season was evident in my first event. Since the feilds are between 70 and 75 players ,the top 20 make it for day 3. I have to make less mistakes during the first round not leaving me behind the eight ball during the second day. I  look forword to sucsess next week at Hammock Creek .

Cheers

dk     

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