Time for setting goals for 2010. Here they are: 1) Win a major tournament. This can be a Carolinas PGA major and/or a PGA Senior Tour event. 2) Have a 70.5 stroke average or below at the end of the year. That stroke average was top 20 for the Senior Tour in 2009. 3) Average 29 putts or below for the year. That was good for the top 11 last year on the Senior Tour. 4) Play in least two PGA Senior Tour events, one of which is a major 5) Finish top 10 in one of those events 6) Qualify for Senior Tour for 2011. 7) Weight down under 170. There they are for everyone to see. I have to really step it up this year and "get er done". Workouts have gone well so far this winter and the hard work begins in Florida next week. It needs to be physically the hardest practice month of my life. I will begin posting around the 8th of January with the first of four events beginning on the 12th.

Merry Christmas to all!

Reflecting back on 2009, I have to to a hard look at what I have to do to get better. I really felt close going into the Senior PGA Championship and Tour School at the end of last year. However, back problems surfaced after just one round. That means the first goal of 2010 is to get stronger, more flexible, and thinner to give my back a chance. Putting was much better in 2009 but still can get better. Irons were decent but I need to hit them closer. Lastly, I need to increase distance which I feel getting in better shape is a good start.

This opportunity that has been given to me is one that may never come again. The effort to take advantage of this has to be second to none. You can hold me accountable that every fiber of my being will be spent going all out. Physically I have to be able to handle that. That is my prayer is that I will be able to hold up to this effort as well as be a good example. Thanks for all your support, and I look forward to sharing what happens in 2010 with you. Florida starts January 7th so stay tuned.

Played today in the last of three tournaments. In a unique irony, I played golf and rode in the same cart with Bob Darling. Bob Darling was driving the car when I had my bad accident 27 years ago. He was telling me a few more details that either I had forgotten or had never heard about. It was interesting hearing about the accident from his point of view. The car that hit us hit right where I was sitting which was right behind Bob. His door flew open and the car spun several times before hitting the curb. When the car hit the curb Bob was ejected but fortunately landed on a strip of grass that saved him. He told me more details about the scene I will spare you in case you are having dinner.

Today I was four over par after 12 holes and had only hit one bad shot. Fortunately I birdied four of the last six to shoot 72 and keep me in decent shape. Tomorrow is the last round for 2009 and I am looking forward to getting home. Hope all of you are well and will hope to post before heading home.

Had one of the strangest rounds in a while yesterday. Played at 7AM which means our group had 15 minutes of light to practice. I actually had more good shots than the day before but every shot I did not hit well, either ended up unplayable or in the lip of a bunker. Very disappointing round and definitely a step backwards. Need to turn things around soon.

69 today. Putted much better. Looking forward to tomorrow except for the 7AM tee time. Only one shot back when I left. It rained hard for three holes and was blowing around 20 most all day.

I am excited about playing tomorrow in the Grapefruit Pro-Am. This Pro-Am has been around some 60+ years and has both PGA Tour players as well as Senior Tour players playing. Vero Beach Country Club is a great golf course very near the ocean and the wind almost always blows. I've had three very intense practice days so I am looking forward to playing. I play at 11 so will post tomorrow evening.

I shot 75 second round. It was the worst I have putted this year. The grain really was tough for me yesterday. I have a couple of days to get ready for this weekend's tournament so a lot of work in store. I will post after Saturday's round.

71 today. Solid round that really could have been much better. Hit it well enough today to be confident for tomorrow. 82 degrees today. Sorry everybody, but the weather is great down here.

Begin toughest challenge yet as far as quality of field. Between playing the back tees, wind, and Bermuda greens, I will have to step it up to compete. However, it will be great training and good practice for bigger events in January. I am using these two weeks as intense training for both getting in shape, but also working extremely hard on my short game (chipping and putting). I play at 8AM in the morning so should post before evening.

We shot 62 today to finish 3rd and one shot out of first. We were rained out yesterday after playing seven holes in pouring down rain. This was a thrill for us to be in the hunt the year after playing in the senior division. We really felt we were giving up too much distance to compete with the young guys but today was a neat experience. It is such a rush to play with your buddy and have a chance to win. Next is Port St Lucie Florida starting Monday. I'll play in four events in a two week period. I'll try and post Sunday before the first round if internet is available where I am staying.

We shot 65 in the modified alternate shot format today. We are in 6th place on our wave and in decent shape. They are calling for heavy rain all day tomorrow so it could be rained out. In that case we would play best ball Thursday in the final round. Hope all of you are well and will post again tomorrow night.