72 today. Could have been really good but putts just wouldn't drop.

Still trying to nurse back into shape. Have two more rounds here, drive to Orlando Sunday night, and fly our of Orlando to Houston at 6:30 AM Monday morning. Play a practice round Monday and tee it up Tuesday morning at Tour Qualifying. However, if I can somehow finish top 5 I get exempted into the finals of Tour Qualifying. That would give me two additional weeks off for my back to heal. A lot of dynamics in play here.

Shot 73 today. Not my best but considering everything that happened this morning I'm pretty pleased. Thanks so much for all of your prayers because I just do not know how else I got to play today with my back. Need to run so will update later.

Have to post this less than 3 hours before I attempt to play. I have done the research and talked to my brother who is a doctor, accupuncturist(which I have never used), etc. and all say to keep ice and heat to the back with Aleve. Feels like right now a 50% chance to play. However, right now all I can think about is the support and prayers that everyone is giving. It is humbling and I can tell you that right now that is more important to me than how I do in this event. Just know how much that means to me, and whatever God has in store for today is all good. No matter what. Thanks and I hope your day is a great one.

In my opening statement it said I would take you through the highs and lows of professional golf. It is 3:28AM and it is definitely a low. I woke up at 2AM after turning the wrong way in bed and was sure that my tournament was over. Not sure what awaits for me tomorrow but I am alternating hot baths and ice packs to try and relieve the pain. Prayer right now seems to be the only answer.

Greetings. Good day today. Shot 68 on the tougher of the two courses. Shot 31 on back nine so confidence is high. Definitely felt the prayers and will need plenty more for the week. Hope all of you are well. I do not play until late tomorrow so post will come late. Have a great day.

Ok. It's time to dance. The beginning of our one year quest. At 8:42 tomorrow the journey begins. I'm real pleased with the preparation and feel as ready as possible. Now its time to be quiet and let God be in control. I know in the past I have tried so hard in these events and know that I cannot do this on my own.

That leads me to a point that is very humbling to me. This opportunity has come with a tremendous amount of help from my friends and family. Please bear with me as I thank all that have brought me to this point. Since this is on the internet I will just use first names.

First of all I have to thank my wife for her encouragement and support. All of those text asking me how I played, helping me make tough decisions, and just being there through thick and thin. My mom and dad for all of their support and encouragement through the years, and Dustin, Alexa, and Ashley. There just is not anything better than to hear from your kids and just corresponding with them. And Ken, for all of his legal/accounting help and support.

Then there is Bill. My friend, pastor, encourager, and mentor. Robert, my teacher and good friend. Allan, Robin, Mike, Mary Lou, Judy, Dennis, Leah, Eric, David, Marsha, Chipper, Don, Jay, Ted, Simon, Sindo, and many more who have been there through the years. Last and not least, all my students from school who gave me a reason last year to play again. Payne, Brett, Jacob, Gabe, Jacen, Davis, Billy, and Justin. You guys are the best.

During events like tomorrow I do not look at leaderboards to see how I am doing, I probably will not comment too much about the round. I will do most of that after it ends. You can follow this tournament at PGAtournaments.com. Thanks for this longer than normal post and know that I love and appreciate you all. God bless!

Two practice rounds down and one more to go. The practice was rough yesterday but much better today. They are having a heat wave down here so it takes getting used to. Final thoughts coming tomorrow. Thanks for checking in!

Arrived in Florida today. Played at Interlachen in Orlando, worked a lot on putting and chipping and getting used to Bermuda greens. Probably the single most important transition to having a good week is getting used to all the grain and reading the breaks on the greens. Then drove to Port St. Lucie. Will sleep well tonight.

Fly out Sunday morning to Florida to prepare for the PGA Senior Professional National Championship. Event starts Thursday Oct. 29th. You can follow on PGAtournaments.com. Top 35 get to play in PGA Senior Championship next year. Top 5 gets an exemption into the Senior PGA Tour School Finals. 284 pros compete with top 70 after two rounds making the cut.