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**GAGNAPPEAPH** · 07-13-2011, 10:59 PM

Well, the moment of truth has arrived for me. The Lexington City Championship starts tomorrow.

This is the tourney I circle on the calendar and work on my game for all year. My goal is to:

Make the cut (Usually around 156-160)
Shoot four rounds in the 70's

My history:

2 years ago= missed cut and shot terrible the opening day (88, 80). Lots of nerves as it was my first serious tournament in years. The week before the tourney I shot -4 for the front 9 of the 1st course in the tourney and was hovering around 78's the entire month before it.

1 year ago= missed cut by a hair (82, 80). Dealt better with the nerves, but still let it affect my game. The week before I shot 71, 75, 73.

I've made a lot of progress this year. I got fitted for new clubs. I took 5 lessons from the best teacher I've ever worked with hands down. No part of my game is necessarily "weak" anymore and I don't rely as much on my driver and putter to make things happen.

So THP'ers; any last minute suggestions?

I'm a basket case.

**RogHammon** · 07-13-2011, 11:01 PM

We play the game of golf to enjoy it.. Don't let the competition side of things ruin that for you.

And best of luck, of course!!

**Pdarasenko** · 07-13-2011, 11:01 PM

Get drunk...like Tin Cup

**Justlovemy** · 07-13-2011, 11:02 PM

Have fun! You have put in your homework so just go out there and play one shot at a time. Stay in the moment and don't push yourself into a frenzy. You got it so believe it and let it happen but don't force it.

**RobertLS** · 07-13-2011, 11:04 PM

Tips: 1 shot at a time and forget about the last shot (good or bad) because it is gone now.

Have fun - best of luck man!! Looking forward to hopefully a daily recap with how things progress.

**Sleedyhex** · 07-13-2011, 11:05 PM

Sounds like you've got the game, now it's just a matter of calming your nerves. Trust your swing. Trust yourself. It really is one shot at a time. I know, I just went through it.

**Wckcvhsg** · 07-13-2011, 11:08 PM

Good luck from just down the road. Swing like your avatar and you'll be OK.

**lipitrRrxX** · 07-13-2011, 11:36 PM

Tip #1, don't worry about what anyone else is doing. You play your game, and the score will take care of itself.
Tip #2, you know you play well, don't let nerves get you. It sounds like you have no problems shooting the scores you want, so don't let nerves get to you. It's just another day of golf, the score will take care of itself.
Tip #3, I strongly suggest you find a method to let bad shots and bad holes go. Some people simply take a deep breath, some just don't think about it, others pretty well meditate for a minute to clear their mind. Again, you know you play well, you know a bad shot or a bad hole will not destroy your round, and the score will take care of itself.

Good luck!

**exsmoker** · 07-13-2011, 11:37 PM

Somewhere in this tourney you will find yourself behind the eight ball....a tough bunker, behind a tree, a terrible lie. it could be anywhere, anyday. Just remember when all things look dire....use the force.

**GAGNAPPEAPH** · 07-14-2011, 12:06 AM

All great suggestions.

So to summarize thus far: deep breaths, play my game, forget the last hole, swing like Sam Snead and use the force.

Roger that.

**kertionderf** · 07-14-2011, 12:25 AM

Play within yourself and always make sure to add everything into your shot before pulling the trigger(wind, setup..) and make sure to know your shots and keep yourself out of trouble.

**kilibry** · 07-14-2011, 03:51 AM

Good luck All4's! I've got a big tournament coming up in just over a week and I am a basket case too! Nerves are already kicking in, but that is usual for me and then they go away after the first hole of the tournament. Anyway, good luck we know you can do it!

**CesseOveldset** · 07-14-2011, 04:14 AM

Good luck this year, can't wait to hear how you win it!

**PristisoliTer** · 07-14-2011, 04:29 AM

No particular advice from me... but best of luck!!!

**BaselBimbooooo** · 07-14-2011, 03:20 PM

good luck!

**molaunterbizone** · 07-14-2011, 03:26 PM

take as a normal round of golf with your mates, dont build the tourny up to much in your head as it will only mess with your game.

best of luck of course

**Indian Butt Magic** · 07-14-2011, 03:30 PM

Enjoy yourself and just have fun

I tapatalk better then I golfatalk

**JMLot** · 07-14-2011, 03:49 PM

Do what you love in the way you love to do it and success will take care of itself.

Good luck!

**palantownia** · 07-14-2011, 04:28 PM

Good luck 4's. Cant wait to read about your 4 rounds in the 70's and your first Championship.

**objennasweene** · 07-14-2011, 04:41 PM

Keep it simple and good luck

07-13-2011, 10:59 PM	#1
GAGNAPPEAPH Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 350 Senior Member	MOMENT OF TRUTH- The Championship Well, the moment of truth has arrived for me. The Lexington City Championship starts tomorrow. This is the tourney I circle on the calendar and work on my game for all year. My goal is to: Make the cut (Usually around 156-160) Shoot four rounds in the 70's My history: 2 years ago= missed cut and shot terrible the opening day (88, 80). Lots of nerves as it was my first serious tournament in years. The week before the tourney I shot -4 for the front 9 of the 1st course in the tourney and was hovering around 78's the entire month before it. 1 year ago= missed cut by a hair (82, 80). Dealt better with the nerves, but still let it affect my game. The week before I shot 71, 75, 73. I've made a lot of progress this year. I got fitted for new clubs. I took 5 lessons from the best teacher I've ever worked with hands down. No part of my game is necessarily "weak" anymore and I don't rely as much on my driver and putter to make things happen. So THP'ers; any last minute suggestions? I'm a basket case. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2011, 11:01 PM	#2
RogHammon Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 598 Senior Member	We play the game of golf to enjoy it.. Don't let the competition side of things ruin that for you. And best of luck, of course!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2011, 11:01 PM	#3
Pdarasenko Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 534 Senior Member	Get drunk...like Tin Cup Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2011, 11:02 PM	#4
Justlovemy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 431 Senior Member	Have fun! You have put in your homework so just go out there and play one shot at a time. Stay in the moment and don't push yourself into a frenzy. You got it so believe it and let it happen but don't force it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2011, 11:04 PM	#5
RobertLS Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 479 Senior Member	Tips: 1 shot at a time and forget about the last shot (good or bad) because it is gone now. Have fun - best of luck man!! Looking forward to hopefully a daily recap with how things progress. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2011, 11:05 PM	#6
Sleedyhex Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	Sounds like you've got the game, now it's just a matter of calming your nerves. Trust your swing. Trust yourself. It really is one shot at a time. I know, I just went through it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2011, 11:08 PM	#7
Wckcvhsg Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 494 Senior Member	Good luck from just down the road. Swing like your avatar and you'll be OK. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-13-2011, 11:36 PM	#8
lipitrRrxX Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 482 Senior Member	Tip #1, don't worry about what anyone else is doing. You play your game, and the score will take care of itself. Tip #2, you know you play well, don't let nerves get you. It sounds like you have no problems shooting the scores you want, so don't let nerves get to you. It's just another day of golf, the score will take care of itself. Tip #3, I strongly suggest you find a method to let bad shots and bad holes go. Some people simply take a deep breath, some just don't think about it, others pretty well meditate for a minute to clear their mind. Again, you know you play well, you know a bad shot or a bad hole will not destroy your round, and the score will take care of itself. Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
	Quote

07-13-2011, 11:37 PM	#9
exsmoker Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 413 Senior Member	Somewhere in this tourney you will find yourself behind the eight ball....a tough bunker, behind a tree, a terrible lie. it could be anywhere, anyday. Just remember when all things look dire....use the force. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 12:06 AM	#10
GAGNAPPEAPH Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 350 Senior Member	All great suggestions. So to summarize thus far: deep breaths, play my game, forget the last hole, swing like Sam Snead and use the force. Roger that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 12:25 AM	#11
kertionderf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Play within yourself and always make sure to add everything into your shot before pulling the trigger(wind, setup..) and make sure to know your shots and keep yourself out of trouble. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 03:51 AM	#12
kilibry Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	Good luck All4's! I've got a big tournament coming up in just over a week and I am a basket case too! Nerves are already kicking in, but that is usual for me and then they go away after the first hole of the tournament. Anyway, good luck we know you can do it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 04:14 AM	#13
CesseOveldset Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	Good luck this year, can't wait to hear how you win it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 04:29 AM	#14
PristisoliTer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 605 Senior Member	No particular advice from me... but best of luck!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 03:20 PM	#15
BaselBimbooooo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 646 Senior Member	good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 03:26 PM	#16
molaunterbizone Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 469 Senior Member	take as a normal round of golf with your mates, dont build the tourny up to much in your head as it will only mess with your game. best of luck of course Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 03:30 PM	#17
Indian Butt Magic Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 439 Senior Member	Enjoy yourself and just have fun I tapatalk better then I golfatalk Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 03:49 PM	#18
JMLot Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 604 Senior Member	Do what you love in the way you love to do it and success will take care of itself. Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 04:28 PM	#19
palantownia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 431 Senior Member	Good luck 4's. Cant wait to read about your 4 rounds in the 70's and your first Championship. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-14-2011, 04:41 PM	#20
objennasweene Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Keep it simple and good luck Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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