2012 Kickoff

Very excited to get back into tournament mode in January. I am going to play 5-6 GOLFslinger.com events leading up to the Pre-Qualifer for the PGA Tour's Honda Classic on February 23.

Happy Holidays!

Training with Eric

I've been training for almost two months under the instruction of Eric Hallika, a Level II TPI Instructor. Eric has worked with successful players on the Minor League circuit here in South Florida. He's a motivator and an excellent addition to my team.

Our first session together involved a full body screening to identify where my strengths and weaknesses were. Following the initial screening, he planned out a series of workouts to be completed over six weeks. I have been working out 4 days a week, with Eric joining me every Monday.

We are nearing my next evaluation and I'm eager to see how I progressed!

Learning from a Great

Practicing with one of the game's greats isn't an everyday affair. During a recent afternoon range session, I crossed paths with Bernhard Langer. Bernhard was the first World #1 when the Official World Golf Rankings were introduced. He is a two-time Masters Champion, a Ryder Cup Player and Captain, and is considered one of the best iron players of all time. Mr. Langer approached me as I was hitting balls, introduced himself and asked what I was working on.

Over the next hour and a half on the back range, Bernhard watched me hit several shots and offered some advice. We talked about his swing and what he has worked on in the past. We talked about shot shaping and iron play, equipment, and the mental aspect of the game.

This was one of the best experiences I've had and am grateful that Mr. Langer spent some time with me!

Heading South for the Winter

I moved back down to Delray Beach, Florida about a month ago and will be spending the winter here. I'm working at Woodfield Country Club in Boca Raton, practicing, training, and playing in as many tournaments as possible.