Shot 70 yesterday to finish tied for second in the Carolinas PGA Senior. More importantly that qualifies for the National PGA Senior Championship in La Quinta, CA beginning October 7th. The top 35 there play in the PGA Senior Championship next year.

This was a big relief because that was one of my big goals for the year. I really putted well and felt it was a good opportunity to win one. You always learn a lot when you have a chance to win. There is not too much coming up until the Carolinas PGA Section Championship the first of September. I have some good opportunities towards the end of this year so I really need to take advantage of these.

Shot 71 in the first round of the Carolinas Senior PGA Championship. That is tied for 5th going into the last round tomorrow. A good start helped this round and leaves me in decent shape for tomorrow's round. I will try and post tomorrow night when I return home.

Shot 74,72,76 to finish 29th in the SC Open yesterday. Overall, played fairly well but 4 double bogeys for the tourney and putting on the last day held me back. Ball striking was good enough to compete so not too far off. Course was incredible and scores were overall fairly high. Next event is the Carolinas Section Senior championship in Myrtle Beach next Tuesday/Wednesday. That is also qualifying for the National Senior PGA.

Shot 74 in the second round to finish fourth. The putter let me down in this round. Was only one shot back after the first 6 holes but I just could not see the line today with my putter. Disappointed in the effort today but not an overall bad tournament. Next event is the South Carolina Open week after next.

Shot 69 1st round of the Mid Pines Senior Open. That puts me one shot back of three players. I really did not hit the ball that great so with a little better ball striking tomorrow, I could be dangerous. I will be playing with the three leaders, so it is always good experience to be in the last group with one round to go.

Played in a pro-pro last week and we finished forth. Played well and seemed to be making progress. A little lull in playing events but it picks up a little starting next week. This has been a good time to work hard and improve on areas that needed work. I really feel good about where things are now and I look forward to the rest of the year. Next post will be next Thursday.

Went to Hot Springs Virginia to try and qualify for the US Senior Open. Got off to a great start and was one under through seven holes and in right where I needed to be. Made a double bogey on eight from right off the green on eight and just could not finish well enough to qualify. I hit it well enough but my lob wedge cost me dearly. That is usually a strong point for me so not quite sure what happened to struggle like that. Very disappointed because it was a great opportunity.