Hello Hoosier golf fans:
Last week, the Chitimacha Louisiana Open was the first Nationwide Tour event in the U.S. this season. I was so psyched to be back Stateside that I busted out with my second top 25 of the year.
I finished tied for 23rd with a Sunday round of 70, 1 under. Although I finished decently, I was actually not even close to the top of my game. I missed fairways right and left, and was struggling with my putter.
Unfortunately, I cannot blame my poor putting on the greens. The greens were in great shape and set up well for my game. I just wasn’t dropping the ones that counted.
I’m feeling really optimistic heading into this week’s tournament in San Francisco. With a T13 finish in the last New Zealand tournament and now a top 25 in Louisiana, my mind is in a good place for another good finish.
I spent a good portion of my time in Louisiana out on the driving range and on the practice green. I’m still trying to shake the dust off from the offseason. I’ve also been tinkering with a new driver and hopefully will be straightening out off the tee.
If everything comes together like it should, I will be climbing up the money list on my way back to the Big Tour.
Then, after this week in San Francisco, I will head home for another week off. I am looking forward to some good fishing and some relaxation. Hopefully, I will be able to make it out to Brickyard Crossing for my second round there of the year.
I was out at the Brickyard for the St. Patrick’s Day ‘Pay the Temp’ event on the course’s opening day. It was fun to get out on the course when not really practicing or competing, and the weather was awesome.
I somehow managed to make my morning tee time even though I had just flown in from New Zealand at midnight the night before. An 18-hour time difference can cause some serious jet lag, but I didn’t want to miss out on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities! I ended up being paired with A.J. Foyt IV and his friend Luke, and there was some friendly competition on the back nine. Ha ha. It was an all-around good time.
Thank you for your support, and check in next week!
Good day,
CC
Note: You can follow Chad during every shot this weekend at the Stonebrae Classic by clicking here.
Hello again Hoosier swingers…
In Queenstown, New Zealand, this week for the New Zealand Michael Hill Open. Queenstown is a beautiful town, a cross between Aspen and Tahoe.
It’s been a tough couple of weeks. I missed the last two cuts despite hitting the ball really well.
I’ve been working on the putting a lot this week and looking for good results this week. The golf course is rather hilly, but very scenic. The mountains seem to be in every backdrop.
It’s another links-style course with bunkers spread throughout and some very interesting art pieces by the owner’s son spread throughout.
While it’s been fun to come overseas, it’s been tiring, inconvenient, and the body is ready for a return to the promised land. I’m looking forward to seeing Indiana and getting outdoors when I return home.
In memory of the late Paul Harvey,
Good day,
CC
Hoosier Golfers:
Another week, another foreign country.
I’m in Christchurch New Zealand, this week for the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship. The course this week is completely opposite of last week in Australia.
There has been a good amount of rain, and the course is very green. Going from a links course to a conventional course has been an adjustment.
Last week there were numerous holes where I couldn’t see the flag on my approach shot, whereas this week everything is right in front of me. Play starts Thursday for me at 7:30 local time.
Thanks for checking in and we will talk to you next week!!!
Good day,
CC
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