71 (-1) today to finish -3 total and tied 1st! So got the job done and happy to finish atop of the leaderboard at first stage.
it gives me a little boost before heading over to the Asian Tour School in a couple weeks time.
72 (even) today. 1 birdie, 1 bogey, steady golf. Should keep me up near the top going into the third and final round.
70 (-2) to be tied 1st. Good start in trying conditions.
Considering yesterday was 37*C, Melbourne produced its notorious weather shift, with rain and wind greeting the field in ~14*C temperatues.
76 today, so no joy at Ranfurlie GC.
I now look forwards to Australian Tour School 1st Stage on Wednesday.
It’s that time of year, playing to find out what next year might bring. I’m now finalizing my preparation for the upcoming Australasian and Asian Tour Schools.
On Sunday, I am heading down for the Australian Masters monday-qualifying in Melbourne. There are 4 spots available. If I qualify I obviously get to play the Aus Masters but I’d also get to skip the Australasian Tour School 1st Stage (21-23 Nov) as it clashes with the Masters (22-25 Nov). A nice double bonus!
If I don’t qualify for the Aus Masters I will obviously be teeing it up at Australian Tour School 1st Stage at Ranfurlie G.C. on Wednesday.
After the trip to Melbourne I will then be preparing for the Asian Tour School 1st Stage (5-8 Dec). The Final Stage is the following week (12-15 Dec).
It will then be a quick trip back from Malaysia to make it in time for the Australasian Tour School Final Stage (18-21 Dec).
Bahh. Bogeyed the par 5 4th, then hit it in the rough on the 5th, and that was it. Played the last 6 holes this morning 5 over. Finish on +12 total to MC.
Currently +5 through 12 holes for a +7 total. Had a storm delay after just 3 holes of play today. I’m striking it really well, but not capitalizing because of poor short game and putting.
The equation for tomorrow is quite simple. I will need two birdies in my remaining 6 holes to make the cut. The par 5, 4th will be my starting hole.
Most enjoyable aspect so far: hitting great shots in front of the crowds. The crowds are great.
The view from our floor at the Rasa Shangri-la (sensational):
My caddie for the week, Dini. He’s been doing a good job:
Phil Mickelson getting some practice:
What a blast! I really enjoyed being out there today. 73 (+2) was the end result of a round that included 5 birdies.
The 18 will stick in my mind for a while….. clubhouse and corporate grandstands encasing the two greens…… I smoked a 3 wood into the 18th which landed centre of the green and just rolled through the back…… then you have Els and Cabrera putting out beside us on 9….. just awesome.
The atmosphere is great.
