This one has been a long time coming for all of you!!
In late December, I hurt my elbow playing golf. It happened with one bad shot during a casual round of golf here at Coral Creek Club. I tried playing 10 days later, but it seemed to just get worse. Throughout the remainder of the season down here I have re-aggravated it a couple of different times. I then decided , along with some Doctor's opinions that rest was going to be the best possible solution. From then on I did not play a round of golf, let alone swing a club, for about 3 months. I wanted to make sure I was completely healthy. I started back into golfing activities about a month ago, slowly progressing into my long clubs. About a week ago I started hitting drivers. I felt pretty good, so I decided to try and locally qualify for the U.S. Open down here in Florida at Timacuan Golf Club, in Lake Mary, FL, on May 19th. I went into the day with no expectations, just trying to play well and gain some confidence, not only in my game, but with my elbow. I ended up playing really well and finished the day with 2 eagles, 3 birdies, and 2 bogey's, en route to a 67 and one of the 5 spots available to move on. Next is the U.S. Open sectional qualifying at Canoe Brook Country Club in Sutton, NJ on June 6th. For now, practice and taking care of my elbow is on the agenda as I prepare for my next step.
Thank you everyone for your continued interest!!
Very Proud of You!!
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www.usga.org
A = Alternate
(a) = amateur
05/19/11
LAKE MARY, FLA. - TIMACUAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Jonathan Moore - CHAMPIONS GATE, FLA. 66
Eric Higgins - KENNEBUNK, MAINE 67
Brendon Ehlers - JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 67
Christopher Gorgone - APOPKA, FLA. 67
Gene Jones - ORLANDO, FLA. 68
A - Paul Curry - LONGWOOD, FLA. 68
A - Nicholas Jones - BERMUDA 68
E-Higg! Great Job bro! So glad you're back. It was a tough winter for you for sure, but you had an unshakeable attitude, did what you had to do, and look where you're at now! All of us here at the creek are pulling for you! I'm sure you're hearing it a lot these days, but I'm real proud of you. You kept your head on straight, and showed a lot of self discipline this year. Congratulations bro - and don't get quick at the top!
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