Welcome back to another year of “On Tour.”I’m headed back down to Australia and New Zealand for the fourth time in five years to play in tournaments on the Nationwide Tour. There are three total tournaments, one in Australia and two in New Zealand, with two new courses on the schedule.

The Moonah Classic starts Feb. 26 in Australia, with the New Zealand PGA Championship starting March 5 in Christchurch and the New Zealand Open starting March 12. I have played the tournament in Christchurch.

I had a good, solid month of practice here in sunny Southern California playing with my uncle Mark. I’m not looking forward to the 13-hour flight from LAX to Auckland, New Zealand. Then there is another three- or four-hour flight to Melbourne, Australia.

I am leaving Thursday night, Feb. 19 and will arrive Saturday morning, Feb. 21.  The quirks of the International Date Line!

My game feels real solid. I am very eager to start the year. The confidence level is very high. I’m excited about the opportunity to have another win and finish in the top 25 on the Nationwide Tour and be back on the PGA Tour in 2010.

Thanks for all of the support last year, and let’s gear up for another exciting year!

Good day …

CC