Ridiculously cold today and I wasn't prepared for it. Narrowly squeezed in nine holes and it was a good preparation for tomorrow's Winter League. Got off to a scrappy start and a woeful 7 but things picked up and my ball striking for the nine holes was pretty solid. No penalties and hit two of the par 3's in regulation. Still struggling a little with the hybrid but I think this may be down to ball position in my set up. Going to move it a bit forward tomorrow to see if that makes a difference. A couple of pars, a couple of blobs and 17 stableford points. It could have been better but I really struggled to putt today with cold numb hands. No one putts, too many three putts and a complete inability to judge distance.
That said I am finding ditching the practice and playing whenever I can a real liberation. It's more fun, it's more interesting and it is making me a better player. I honestly think I could have shaved six putts off today if I could feel my hands and that is massive. I'll be warming up properly tomorrow morning to avoid a first hole disaster. I'll also be taking my winter mitts and some hand warmers. Excited? Doesn't even come close!
51 (36)
7(3), 7(5), 3(3), 6(4), 6(5), 3(3), 9(5), 5(4), 5(4)
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