[Fred Brattain]

For those who are following this with baited breath .
Played Mendifee lakes Lake course with Ball Turf today. AS you know I am new to some of the TGM concepts and working on several things simultaneously. While this may seem counter productive, the things I am working on are all those things which tenc to disappear under the pressure of competition. I can be the best range rat you have ever seen, but taking it to the course presents other issues. I have been reading Pia Lindstrom's "Every Shot Must Have a Purpose", and put it into practice today. Had two major breakthroughs, although I lost focus on the back nine and wound up not scoring well.

First, and this is a first for me, I actually played 18 holes without getting down on myself. I had a rocky start, leving several approach shots to the right and having to struggle to get up and down. Pia's book and a BELIEF that was I am working on in my TGM swing does work kept me from blowing the entire day. I was 3 over after the first four holes, having hit some poor approach shots and bad chips, and managed to finish the front nine 3 over. The back nine was a different story as I apparently ran out of gas mentally and lost focus. Did not play as well on the back, made some very poor swings, but DID NOT get down on myself. This represents another breakthrough for me.

Furthermore, the fact that I did not question my swing when I hit a bad shot is a product of the knowledge that I am gaining from TGM. I KNOW this works, I just have to execute. It makes a big difference in how I view poor shots (and everyone hits them).

Anyway, had 30 putts today due to some missed opportunities with my wedges, but all in all it was a good day.

MAjor improvement in emotional management, which will eventurally translate to major improvement in ball striking consistency.

Happy New Year, all,
Obi WunPutt