So I’ve just arrived in Phoenix for the 2010 Discraft Memorial. I’ll be playing one round each day for the next four days. Two at Fountain Hills, two at Vista Del Camino. I tee off at 11:14am tomorrow with two-time world champ, Barry Schultz and Paul McBeth, both of whom are rated almost 100 points higher than I. I’ll be honest, it’s more than a little intimidating! Especially because I tee off first.. Fortunately, I’ve gotten a lot of kind words of encouragement from my Mile High friends and the fine folks from Nutsac.
Just gotta play some smart golf and stay within my abilities. I have to be honest with myself, with this stacked of a field, last cash is a lofty goal! Still, if I stay outta the OB and hit my putts, no reason I can’t start the season off with a 1000-rater!
It’s been a long cold winter in Denver and, although I’ve played several fundraiser and non-sanctioned events, I’m feelin pretty rusty! That, combined with the altitude difference will make for quite a challenge tomorrow. I’ve brought a pretty wide variety of discs with me as i still haven’t travelled enough to predict stability. My instincts are telling me that I should modify my release angle, not my disc choice. I think more than anything I’m going to focus most on making good decisions and will compromise distance for accuracy and safety. I am more likely to score well by avoiding bogies than I am running risky shots for low-percentage birdies.
Either way, I am super-excited about being able to play some warm weather golf and catch up with old friends. If anyone wants to keep up with the action, a live pay-per-view webcast is available at www.discgolfplanet.tv
stay tuned to see what tomorrow brings!! Wish me luck :)