Today I played Timberwolf Golf Course in Sudbury, Ontario.  Our pilgrimage to this course was well worth the trip.  The fairways were in great shape and the greens were in pretty good shape.  We played in under 4 hours and everyone had a great time.

As games go, I was fairly consistent.  I drove the ball well, chipped strong and lag-putted very well.  Overall, I was very happy with my round.  Unfortunately, I had four bad holes.  I am not complaining, but it does baffle me sometimes when I can shoot 6 pars in a row….then a triple.  On the first hole, I was not warmed up and for my lack of preparation I was given a double from the course and I was not in any trouble!  The other double, I actually lost a ball and lipped out for a bogey…so that was okay.  The last bad hole was a bogey on the second hole….such is life.  So if you are adding up my score, it was an 80 with a triple, 2 doubles and a bogey.  Actually, a pretty solid round.

So what did I learn today?  I must start implementing my pre-playing routine.  I must use my own advice and take 5 minutes in my car to focus my mind before hopping out and running to the tee.  I must practice my putting and chipping before I start.  And finally, I must make sure I have all my equipment ready before going to the course….it helps reduce my panic of gathering my stuff!

Today was excellent.  As I do every-time I play, I learn something….or in this case relearn something.  Pre-playing routine is important to eliminating four bad holes!

I am a grateful golfer!  See you on the links.