Week April 13

Weight: 256 lbs Height 6' 0" Handicap 27

Mon:
Tues: 25 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-160 s/min; 12 resist; 400 cal)
Wed:
Thurs:

Fri: 27 min elliptical trainer workout ( 140-160 s/min; 12 resist; 470 cal)
Sat:
Sun: Round of golf at Sumner Meadows 116

Overall Comments:

First round at Sumner Meadows and a typical low(high?) score for the first round at this course. I got to the course late due, so no warm up. The front nine was a disaster. I started by hitting a reasonable drive and then leaving a 9i right into the pond by the green. I thought 6i, wanted a 6i, but grabbed the 9i. Several holes on the front nine, my club selection was good, but my distance was way short. And my pitching was really quite bad. Bladed a lot of wedges with real disastrous results.

Back nine was slightly better -- 51. Granted the back nine is easier, wider holes, etc. In addition, was made better contact and started to get the correct distance from my clubs. My aim is off -- sending ball right and left of my intended target.

Overall, I am showing signs of improvement. My driving distance is going up. And the drives are straighter. I am getting better with my irons -- straighter flights, better distance. I am playing smarter. Those 240 yard distances are now 6i/PW or 7i/9i with better approaches. So playing smarter. I need more practice on pitching. And a lot more practice on playing on up or down slopes.